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Susan’s Blog
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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The Place God Chose (Week 16)
The spiritual and political significance of the Temple Mount has made it the most controversial piece of real estate in the world…
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When God Makes a Promise (Week 15)
God promised David an eternal kingdom, but some 400 years later, it looked like the house of David had been cut down to the ground.
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Jerusalem, the City of David (Week 14)
When I first went to Israel as a Bible student, I could not think of any field of study more boring than that of archaeology—what I called “the study of dust and stones.”
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When We Get What We Ask For (Week 13)
The Bible contains an intriguing story about how the Israelite people asked for a king—something that was actually God’s will for them in the future.
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When Everyone Does As They See Fit (Week 12)
After the Israelites crossed the Jordan River on dry ground, saw the walls of Jericho tumble down…
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What Is the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism?
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental organization mandated to focus on Holocaust-related issues, determined that, to address the problem of rising antisemitism, there must be clarity about what it is. Some 30 governments have now adopted it.
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Each Generation’s Choice (Week 11)
The world is changing rapidly around us, and our children and grandchildren are growing up in an America that is very different from the one we grew up in.
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Are You Ready? (Week 10)
After wandering in the wilderness for some 40 years, the Israelites were undoubtedly ready to move on and enter the promised land.
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What We Learn From the Law (Week 9)
Law is such a boring word! It sounds so strict and legalistic. But the apostle Paul said the law was our instructor or tutor.
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The God of Celebration and Rest (Week 8)
One of my favorite memories of living in Jerusalem was how the city would completely shut down on Shabbat…
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God’s Love for His People (Week 7)
It is happening more and more these days, and it just breaks my heart. A pastor of another large church has announced that the Bible is not the Word of God.
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How Do Israeli Elections Work?
On December 22, 2020, Israel’s coalition government with two prime ministers dissolved after the Knesset failed to pass a state budget. The coalition had survived for eight months after a series of postponed deadlines for agreeing on an Israeli budget.
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