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Biblical insight and clear-eyed analysis from ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael on the events shaping Israel and the church’s response to them.

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Featured · August 14, 2026

Biblical Illiteracy: Why We Must Add Israel to Theological Education

The decline of biblical literacy in American society and churches is now greatly impacting theological institutions forming the next generation of Christian pastors and leaders. Learn what this means for Israel’s future.

R Ead the bible

Featured · August 6, 2026

Hearing God’s Voice, Obedience, and Blessing

God’s blessings are actively chasing you! Discover how obedience and fellowship unlock His favor and let His goodness overtake your life.

P Raying

Featured · August 4, 2026

Why We Must Add Israel to Evangelical Theological Education

Biblical illiteracy is surging. Dr. Susan Michael issues an urgent call to add Israel to Christian higher education.

College Students

Featured · July 31, 2026

What Is the Priestly Blessing?

The Priestly Blessing is a unique blessing found in Numbers 6, and there’s something beautiful Christians can learn from it today.

Priestly blessing

Featured · June 29, 2026

The Prophetic Secret of God’s Calendar and Leviticus 23

A profound and sustained surge of immigration from France is taking shape that will alter the Jewish demographic map worldwide.

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All Posts

  • What is causing the sudden worldwide shift in support for israel
    What Is Causing The Sudden Worldwide Shift In Support For Israel?

    On September 15, 2020, the ministers of foreign affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the White House for an event that would bring about a profound change to the Middle East.

  • Setting the Stage for Jesus (Part 1)
    Setting the Stage for Jesus (Part 1)

    Ever wonder why Jesus was born when He was, or why He was born to a Jewish girl in Nazareth of Galilee?

  • The Search Begins (Part 8)
    The Search Begins (Part 8)

    The quest for your Bible to come alive is found in understanding God’s eternal plan: the story behind the stories.

  • The God of the Bible (Part 7)
    The God of the Bible (Part 7)

    It is important that we come to know God for who He is and not who we want Him to be.

  • The People of the Bible (Part 6)
    The People of the Bible (Part 6)

    Explore the often-misunderstood distinction between Israel and the church.

  • The Land of the Bible (Part 5)
    The Land of the Bible (Part 5)

    The story of the Bible is the story of God’s plan to redeem mankind. Central to that story is the calling on the Jewish people found in God’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3.

  • How Christians Should Read the Old Testament  (Part 4)
    How Christians Should Read the Old Testament (Part 4)

    Without the Old Testament, we will never fully understand who Jesus was, what He came to do, and why He has to come again!

  • The Story of the Bible  (Part 3)
    The Story of the Bible (Part 3)

    Many Christians struggle to read and comprehend the Bible. This is understandable, as the Bible is made up of 66 books, written by 40 different people, and covers a span of over 2,500 years.

  • How to Read the Bible  (Part 2)
    How to Read the Bible (Part 2)

    Essential to living the Christian life is studying the Bible at what I call the inspirational level—with the end-goal of applying what we are learning to our daily lives.

  • Why Study the Bible (Part 1)
    Why Study the Bible (Part 1)

    Essential to living the Christian life is studying the Bible at “the inspirational level”—with the end-goal of applying what we are learning to our daily lives.

  • What the abraham accord means for israel
    What the Abraham Accord Means for Israel

    The presence of United Arab Emirates officials earlier this year at the announcement of President Trump’s plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians hinted at a growing collaboration between Israel and the Emirates.

  • I am the god who heals
    I Am The God Who Heals

    When the Israelites escaped Pharaoh’s armies and began their journey through the wilderness, God began to reveal to them who He was—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who had delivered them from slavery.

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