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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.
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In this two-part teaching series, Gateway Center for Israel Executive Director Nic Lesmeister examines Israel as God's chosen people, the partnership He intends between Israel and the nations, and how unity between Jews and Gentiles will bring His redemption plan to all the world.
Jewish Outreach, Lecture
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In this two-part teaching series, Gateway Center for Israel Executive Director Nic Lesmeister examines Israel as God's chosen people, the partnership He intends between Israel and the nations, and how unity between Jews and Gentiles will bring His redemption plan to all the world.
Jewish Outreach, Lecture
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What are the first steps towards developing a biblical, sincere love of Israel & the Jewish people? Teaching Pastor David Blease, Gateway Center for Israel, shares the how and why Gateway Church prioritizes "to the Jew first" according to Romans 1:16.
Antisemitism, Jewish Outreach, Theology
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Do Bible verses written to Israel also apply to Christians? Haven't we been "grafted in" to the family? The answer is, "Well, yes. However..."
Gateway Center for Israel Teaching Pastor David Blease explains the importance of understanding God's character, as well as scriptural context, before appropriating biblical passages originally intended for natural Israel & the Jewish people.
Theology
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There are many prophetic buzzwords in Christian circles, but few raise as much excitement as red heifers and the Third Temple. What's the big deal? How does the Lord want believers to respond? Gateway Center for Israel Executive Director Nic Lesmeister briefly clarifies the ceremonial importance of red heifers and their place in end-times theology. He also gives us three guidelines for developing a balanced perspective of this sincere, yet somewhat confusing, biblical topic.
End Times, Modern Israel
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"Just as antisemitism by the church should be condemned, you should also condemn anti-Arab, anti-Muslim, and anti-Christian discrimination of the present racist state of Israel." Nic Lesmeister, Executive Director of Gateway Center for Israel, gives an "unequivocal YES" to this statement as he navigates this controversial topic in another episode of "Responding to Viewer Comments."
Antisemitism, Modern Israel
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Does Matthew 21 teach that God took His Kingdom away from Israel due to disbelief and gave it to Gentile believers (the Church) instead? Exactly who was Jesus speaking to in this chapter? Gateway Center for Israel Executive Director Nic Lesmeister tackles these questions in this episode of "Responding to Viewer Comments."
Antisemitism, Theology
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The most popular question asked by our viewers so far is: "Didn't God say there is no longer Jew or Gentile in Galatians 3:28?" If so, wouldn't that mean Paul's letter to the Galatians disproves all we've been saying…but also implies there is no longer male or female?
Antisemitism, Theology
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Now is a time to remind ourselves daily to "be strong, be strong, and strengthen one another." We need the strength of the Lord and the strength of one another to endure uncertain times and move towards God's good plans for our lives.
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It is only by understanding the history of God’s election of Israel—and the enduring hostility between Israel and the nations—that we can fully understand the redemptive, reconciling work of Christ and its implications. Christ’s work has often been framed (especially in Western Christian theology) primarily in terms of salvation from sin, and this perspective has served to undercut the role of Israel in God’s redemptive work in the world. While the gospel is indeed about the story of human sin and divine salvation, this aspect of Christ’s redemptive work is couched within a larger overarching narrative of creation moving towards ultimate consummation.
Antisemitism, Theology
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God used Martin Luther in amazing ways during the Protestant Reformation. However, in his later life, his attitude towards Jewish people was very antisemitic. Is it fair to call Martin Luther "evil" because of these words and actions?
Antisemitism, Theology