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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

  • Warning christians about antisemitism
    Warning Christians about Antisemitism

    Many Christians involved in support of Israel may fail to recognize the amazing moment in history they are privileged to be a part of today.

  • The Story That Began in Genesis Is Not Over
    The Story That Began in Genesis Is Not Over

    For some Christians there is a disconnect between the Old and New Testaments. However, the story that began in Genesis is still going on today, and we are called to be part of it.

  • Nothing Is Impossible with God
    Nothing Is Impossible with God

    The Israelites began celebrating the miracle of the Exodus as soon as they left Egypt, and it became an annual weeklong feast now celebrated for 3,500 years.

  • Is Israel a Racist Apartheid State?
    Is Israel a Racist Apartheid State?

    Amnesty International recently issued a report accusing Israel of being an apartheid state. The allegation is a critical issue. We must understand if this is true or not.

  • Was Israel Founded on Stolen Arab Land?
    Was Israel Founded on Stolen Arab Land?

    If “Israel was founded on stolen Arab land” Israel’s founding is illegal. But do the facts support this accusation?

  • The Bible’s Prescription for Anxiety
    The Bible’s Prescription for Anxiety

    Life is full of concerns and troubles. Jesus understood this and told His followers not to be anxious about their daily cares or the future.

  • The Miracles of Israel
    The Miracles of Israel

    The story of the founding of Israel is really quite a fascinating one… It could be described as a perfect storm of global movements only God could have planned and orchestrated.

  • Celebrating Esther
    Celebrating Esther

    Most of us are familiar with the book of Esther. But few of us understand the true significance of this story.

  • Connecting the Bible to Israel Today
    Connecting the Bible to Israel Today

    Many of us are familiar with the Judaism of the Bible, but few of us understand how it has developed over time and how it differs today.

  • The Blessing of a Little Shabbat Shalom
    The Blessing of a Little Shabbat Shalom

    If you long for a little peace in your life, too, a weekly time of rest and quiet might help bring that about.

  • The Beginning and the End (Week 53)
    The Beginning and the End (Week 53)

    This week we reach the end of the Bible and can, therefore, better understand the beginning!

  • The Key to Revelation (Week 52)
    The Key to Revelation (Week 52)

    The key to understanding the sequence of events in the book of Revelation seems to be the Old Testament event of the Exodus or Passover.

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