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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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Zechariah 4:6, “By My Spirit, Says the Lord”
The theme of this year’s Feast of Tabernacles is taken from Zechariah 4:6, one of the most prominent prophecies in the Old Testament on what God is planning to accomplish in the end times.
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ICEJ Anticipates Increase in Jewish Immigration to Israel
The summer of 2024 was exciting for the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) as we are amid what promises to be a major year of Aliyah—Jewish immigration to Israel.
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What Is Aliyah and Is It a Biblical Concept?
Aliyah means “to ascend” or “to go up” in a spiritual sense and originally described the journey the children of Israel made three times a year to Jerusalem for the biblically mandated feasts (“appointments” or “holy days”) of Passover (Pesach), Pentecost (Shavuot), and Tabernacles (Sukkot).
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Hezbollah—Israel’s Ever-Looming Threat in the North
The recent Israeli targeting of Hezbollah’s senior military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has heightened the chances of a dreaded escalation in the North. But both sides also remember the widespread devastation of the last major conflict between them in 2006, and so far, cooler heads have prevailed.
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What Happened on the Ninth of Av?
The nation of Israel is not only at war against the Hamas terror militia but also against dark spiritual forces …
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“By My Spirit!” Restoring the Prophetic Voice to Israel
As we near the Feast of Tabernacles in October, our Feast theme this year has become even more relevant: “By My Spirit, says the Lord!”
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The Long Road to Recovery for the Gaza Border Communities
It’s been 10 months since Israelis in the Gaza border communities were overrun by Hamas terrorists last October 7, and they still do not know what hit them. Life has been one big fog ever since.
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World Court: Israel’s “Occupation” of Palestinian Territories Illegal
The United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court), released its advisory opinion last Friday, July 19.
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The Concept of a “Just War”
Adapted from ICEJ President Dr. Juergen Buehler’s presentation at the ICEJ’s recent International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Helsinki.
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Tikvah • תִּקְוָה Cling to Hope: A Hebrew Word Study
“For you are my hope (tikvah), O LORD God: you are my trust from my youth.” (Psalm 71:5) Would you wait differently if you had an assurance of a certain conclusion?
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Abraham, Father of Us All and Heir of the World
I am often drawn back to where the story of the Jewish people began—with Abraham, whom Paul called “the father of us all.” For many Christians, he is just one of many great men of God in the Bible.
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God’s Patience Shown Through Pentecost
As we arrive at the biblical holiday of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, there is a valuable lesson it can teach us concerning patience in this long, difficult war Israel now finds itself in. The intense battle against Hamas in Gaza is now more than eight months old.
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