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Biblical teaching and insights from the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) on Israel, the Bible, and the church’s calling to stand with the Jewish people.
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Featured · August 4, 2026
Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: August 2026
During the Hebrew month of Av, we remember one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history. On Tisha B’Av, the ninth of Av, the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, first by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar and centuries later by the Romans under Titus. These two events, occurring on the same day on the Jewish calendar, stand as solemn reminders of God’s righteous judgment.
Featured · July 27, 2026
Is America in Bible Prophecy?
As America turns 250, this article explores its Judeo-Christian founding, current struggles, and the role of America in Bible prophecy today.
Featured · July 21, 2026
A Passion for Advocating for Peace: Shelley Neese
A powerful story of a woman’s studies in Israel that led to fighting against Antisemitism and advocating for peace in the middle east
Featured · July 9, 2026
ICEJ Helps More Ethiopian Jews Come Home to Israel
Learn about Aliyah from Ethiopia and how the ICEJ recently helped Ethiopian Jews come home to Israel—including a 92-year-old “dreamer”
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10 Quotes about the Holocaust + One Survivor’s Story (Video)
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, the designated date to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and other victims of Nazi persecution.
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Is Victory for Israel in Sight in Light of Trump’s Win?
The historic political comeback of Donald J. Trump in this year’s eventful US presidential campaign will have a far-reaching impact across America and around the globe.
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Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: January 2025
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. —Hebrews 12:14 Dear Prayer Partners, After the ravages of war thrust upon Israel these past 15 months, it is only natural that we are hoping for better things in the year ahead.
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“Palestinian Jesus” in Nativity Scene Spurs Backlash, Vatican Pulls
The ICEJ expressed relief at reports that the Vatican removed a Nativity scene promoting the falsified myth of a “Palestinian Jesus.”
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Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: December 2024
Dear Prayer Partners, This past year has been difficult for Israel on many levels, yet so many Israelis have inspired us with their courage, resilience, and selfless sacrifice.
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Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Will Have “Chilling” Consequences
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is appalled by the shameful decision by the three-judge panel of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, November 21, to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime…
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Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: November 2024
Dear Prayer Partners, A few weeks ago, we marked the first anniversary of October 7, the most tragic day in modern Israel’s history. Soon after that, we celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles with hundreds of pilgrims present in Jerusalem and many more watching online.
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The Council of Nicaea and Its Influence on Replacement Theology
The Council of Nicaea—called together in AD 325 by Constantine, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity—played a pivotal role in the early church, establishing Christian doctrine that churches continue to uphold today.
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October 7 Anniversary: Israel Rising from Ashes to Renewed Hope
One year ago—as the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) was coming to a close, and as Israelis rested on the holy day of Simchat Torah—some 6,000 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militiamen breached the Gaza security fence and poured into Israel to murder, maim, and seize hostages. The so-called “al-Aqsa Storm” was more successful than even Hamas expected.
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Feast of Tabernacles in the Bible: Why Christians Should “Keep” It
The Feast of Tabernacles shows up throughout the Bible, but the prophet Zechariah mentions it in 14:16–18: And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year…
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Israel and the Church: A Coming Reformation
The early church’s understanding of God’s enduring purposes for Israel and our connection to the Jewish people must be brought back to mainstream Christianity.
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Replacement Theology: What It Is and Why It Matters for Christians
Replacement Theology is a newer term many Christians aren’t familiar with, nor do they understand the history behind it. This article explores that history as well as what it is, why it is so dangerous, why it matters for Christians, and more.
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