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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Is Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas A True Peace Partner For Israel?
Mahmoud Abbas became the first prime minister of the Palestinian Authority in 2003 and was elected as its president in 2005 after former leader Yasser Arafat’s death.
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Elijah’s Call to Pure Worship
Keeping our lives free from the influences of the godless world Mount Carmel is at the tip of a beautiful 24-mile-long wooded mountain range nestled in-between the Mediterranean Sea to the West and the Jezreel Valley to the East.
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Did The Jews Steal The Palestinians’ Land?
A common accusation against Israel is that the state is founded upon land stolen from the Palestinian people. A quick review of history reveals a far different story.
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Why Is Jerusalem So Controversial?
YOUR ISRAEL ANSWER: WHY IS JERUSALEM SO CONTROVERSIAL? JERUSALEM—it’s a name which stirs a wide spectrum of emotions and a quagmire of international disagreement. Here are several reasons for the multilayered controversy over Jerusalem.
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The Road to Damascus
Praying for the Middle East A popular mountain peak frequented by tourists in Israel is Mount Bental in the Golan Heights.
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The Truth About Israeli Settlements
Settlements are not the Major Obstacle to Peace While settlements can be a source of conflict, they are not the major obstacle to peace. From 1948-1967 no Israeli settlements existed, yet the Palestinian leadership and the Arab World still sought Israel’s annihilation.
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A New Chapter in the Hanukkah Story
The Jewish people are being denied their Bible, history, faith, and holy sites The story of Hanukkah is often told with an emphasis on the evil ruler, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, King of the Hellenistic Seleucid empire, who was bent on the Hellenization of the Jewish people.
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Why is UNESCO Trying to Erase Jerusalem’s Jewish and Christian History?
Arab opposition to Israel within the UN The integrity and balance of power among the United Nations 190 members has shifted since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. Now, Arab nations and their allies outnumber Israel and its allies.
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What is Life Like for Minority Groups in Israel?
With more than 8 million citizens, Israel is a vibrant tapestry of diversity and multi-cultural co-existence. Some 20% of Israeli citizens are non-Jewish but live in Israel with full citizenship rights.
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Inside American Christian Support for Israel
Christian support for Israel is an oft-reported and sometimes hotly debated phenomenon. Yet, in spite of all of the attention, it is a largely misunderstood movement.
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Is it Anti-Arab to be Pro-Israel?
The most complex issues today A growing tendency of some Evangelical leaders in America, particularly Millennial leaders, is to back away from support of Israel for fear that it will be perceived as anti-Arab.
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Across the Israel Divide
A Christian Perspective on the Holy Land Israel is one of the most complex issues today. It divides countries, governments, and academic institutions, along with theological communities. The issues at play are historical, theological, and political.
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