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In this video, David Blease clarifies the meaning of "Gentile," explaining that it refers to non-Jews, not necessarily "pagans" or nonbelievers, despite some common misunderstandings. He discusses how, in the New Testament, Gentiles are non-Jewish believers who have been brought into God's family through faith in the Messiah, while the distinction between Jew and Gentile still exists, yet they are unified in Messiah.
Theology
Antisemitism, Interviews, Jewish Life
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David Blease explores the biblical relationship between Israel and the Church, emphasizing that Christians are grafted into God's eternal covenant with the Jewish people rather than replacing them. He encourages believers to honor Israel's unique role, challenge anti-Semitic theologies, and embrace their partnership with Israel in God's redemptive plan.
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This video explores the crucial relationship between Jews and Gentiles as outlined in the Bible, highlighting the often-overlooked significance of this distinction. While God's original intention was for all nations to worship Him, He chose Israel as a conduit for blessing, emphasizing that both Jews and Gentiles are intended to unite in Messiah. Understanding this connection is essential for the Christian church and Jewish people to fulfill God's plan of redemption.
Jewish Outreach, Lecture, Theology
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In this video, Nic Lesmeister addresses three main objections or hesitations much of the Jewish community has about Jesus. He explores how followers of Jesus can reshape these perceptions by presenting a more accurate understanding of Jesus, Paul, and the God of Israel.
Jewish Outreach, Theology
Antisemitism, Modern Israel, Theology
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Does the book of Galatians teach that Gentiles have to become Jewish to believe in Jesus? Or have all human distinctions been done away with in the Lord? In this Learn video, David unpacks how Galatians, one of the richest letters in the New Testament, is also one of the most misunderstood books Paul ever wrote.
Theology
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In this concise 30-minute teaching, Nic gives a fascinating overview of 3000 years of Jewish history. He begins with the Hebrew Scriptures (Abraham to Yeshua) and then touches on the centuries of Diaspora, including the Jewish European "Age of Enlightenment," Russian pogroms, the Holocaust, and the prophetic Jewish return to the Land of Israel.
Jewish History, Lecture, Theology
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Did you know God is a "family man?" It's interesting how He refers to Himself in the Bible as the God of Israel (or Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) more than any other of His names. Through Scripture, David Blease unpacks how Israel is His chosen family and has always been God's priority throughout history - as evidenced by Messiah Jesus' past, present, and future Jewish identity.
Lecture, Theology
Interviews, Modern Israel, Theology
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Can an individual - or a nation - ever recover from a terrorist invasion... especially when the world turns around and blames the victim? Israeli-born believer Yoel Shoshani witnessed the carnage first-hand while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces shortly after the horrific Hamas October 7 attack. One year later, he shares his heart on how Christians can specifically pray for and support Israel & the Jewish people in today's increased antisemitic climate.
Modern Israel
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Millions of Christians have traveled to Israel, frequently falling in love with the land of the Bible, but rarely, if ever, befriending any Jewish residents. Sarah Hermeling, Gateway Center for Israel Associate Pastor of Jewish Relations, describes why God desires Christians to form relationships with the Jewish people -- whether in Israel or in our hometowns.
Jewish Outreach, Theology
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Why, when, and how did the Church get the idea that Jews killed Jesus? Was there a mistranslation of New Testament Scripture that contributed to Christian disdain for Jewish people? David Blease examines the Jewish cultural context of the Early Church, particularly the book of John.
Antisemitism, Theology
'Covenant & Conflict' is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the 'Gateway Center for Israel' and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst conflict.