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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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  • How god saved the jewish people
    How God Saved The Jewish People

    Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, placed his reputation and political career on the line to warn the U.S. Congress of the dangers of a nuclear Iran. His historic speech on March 3rd just happened to take place one day before the start of the Jewish holiday of Purim.…

  • What jesus understood about hanukkah
    What Jesus Understood About Hanukkah

    Had it not been for Hanukkah, there could have very well not been a Christmas A common understanding of the December holiday season is that Christmas is the holiday for Christians and Hanukkah is the holiday for Jews.

  • It is now sunday in the middle east
    The Expulsion of Middle East Jews and Christians

    This article urges the Western Church to provide urgent aid and advocacy for persecuted Middle Eastern Jews and Christians.

  • The privilege of partnering with god
    Partnering with God to Comfort Israel

    God in His sovereignty has chosen to partner with man in the execution of His will. What a humbling and convicting thought that is! He is certainly not limited by man, and can execute His will quite on His own, yet He has elected to work through and in partnership with us.

  • Finding hope in the faithfulness of god
    Abraham's Faith & God's Promise: Hope in Discouraging Times

    There are times in the lives of all believers when they may face doubts and discouragement…

  • Justice can only be based on truth
    Justice Can Only Be Based on Truth

    Tackling the trend of ignoring the Bible and history. A small but growing circle of Christian leaders is seeking to lead evangelicals in America away from support for Israel and are doing so under the banner of “social justice” and “just peacemaking.”

  • An open letter to americas christian zionists
    An Open Letter to America’s Christian Zionists: ICEJ Response

    A Response by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem On September 19, 2011 Dr. David P. Gushee and Dr. Glen H. Stassen released An Open Letter to America’s Christian Zionists.

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