David Blease
David Blease
About

David Blease is an American pastor and Christian influencer. He is the Teaching Pastor at “Gateway Center for Israel”. David graduated from The King’s University in 2016 with a degree in Christian Studies. In 2012, David attended the Gateway Conference, where he learned the Jewish context of scripture which significantly reshaped his understanding of the Bible. This newfound understanding helped deepen David’s relationship with God, his passion for Israel, and his love for the Jewish people. He now dedicates much of his time to teaching the Church how to develop and foster a sincere love for Israel and the Jewish people. David Blease and his wife (Mikayla Blease) have three children and live in Dallas/Fort Worth.

   
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Jewish Context Before you Read Galatians
11 mins
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Jewish Context Before you Read Galatians
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.
Israel & Me: My Family Tree
40 mins
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Israel & Me: My Family Tree
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.
Did the Jews Kill Jesus?
8 mins
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Did the Jews Kill Jesus?
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.
Why Christians Should Care For Israel And The Jewish People
5 mins
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Why Christians Should Care For Israel And The Jewish People
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.
Can we Apply Scriptures About Israel to Ourselves?
3 mins
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Can we Apply Scriptures About Israel to Ourselves?
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.
Are Christians Still Gentiles?
5 mins
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Are Christians Still Gentiles?
When non-Jews join the family of God through faith in Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, does that mean we become Jewish? Aren't we "grafted in" to the tree of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Well, yes...and no.
What About the Palestinians?
25 mins
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What About the Palestinians?
Israel Masterclass: Session 8
David Blease poses some hard questions in this session of the Israel Masterclass, such as "What about the Palestinians? Aren't they the true indigenous people of the region and the Jewish immigrants just colonialists?" Using biblical accounts, and historical and archaeological records, he examines the timeline and details of arguably the most intense geopolitical controversy in history.
Antisemitism Explained
21 mins
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Antisemitism Explained
Israel Masterclass: Session 5
In this Israel Masterclass session about antisemitism, David Blease examines God's heart for the Jewish people as revealed in Scripture. He also details the surprising number of documented atrocities committed against Jewish people (many sadly at the hands of self-proclaimed Christians) spanning the centuries up until today. David concludes with a challenge to the Church today to examine our hearts towards God's chosen people and not repeat the same mistakes of the past.
Is it Okay for Christians to Celebrate Passover?
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Should Christians celebrate Easter or Passover?
Easter may be the most important celebration for Christians, as Passover is for the Jewish community. Yet, many questions surround these two holidays. How are they connected? Where do they diverge? And ultimately, which, if not both, should Christians be celebrating?
The Replacement Model
22 mins
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The Replacement Model
Israel Masterclass: Session 2
In this Israel Masterclass session, Gateway Center for Israel Teaching Pastor David Blease defines the widely-held (yet incorrect) theology rooted in 1700 years of Christian tradition -- replacement theology. Using history and Scripture, David helps us identify this faulty belief (that the Church has replaced Israel in God's covenant promises), describes why it is so dangerous, and explains the four negative consequences that will result from embracing this error as truth.
Was Martin Luther Antisemitic?
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Was Martin Luther Antisemitic?
Martin Luther, a towering figure in Christian history, is celebrated for launching the Protestant Reformation and championing theological reform from the Catholic Church. However, a lesser-known aspect of his life demands our attention. Was Martin Luther Antisemitic?
A Q&A with a Messianic Rabbi
52 mins
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A Q&A with a Messianic Rabbi
Ari Waldman, lead rabbi at Baruch Ha Shem Messianic Congregation in Dallas, Texas, shares what it is like to be a second-generation Messianic Jewish believer during this informative (and humorous) interview with Gateway Center for Israel Teaching Pastor David Blease. Topics include the cultural differences between Gentile and Jewish believers, what to expect at a weekly Messianic Jewish service, and the number one truth Rabbi Waldman wishes Christians would understand about Jewish people.
An Israeli Pastoring 20 Miles from Gaza: Interview with Israel Pochtar
34 mins
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An Israeli Pastoring 20 Miles from Gaza: Interview with Israel Pochtar
Watch this informative conversation between David Blease and Israel Pochtar, Pastor of Beit Hallel Congregation in Israel. As a pastor in the land, within earshot of rockets and explosions in Gaza, Pastor Israel shares the reality of living in a war-zone, the loss of a member of their congregation, and gives insightful perspective to western believers who feel far from the war. Whether next door or across an ocean, our faith brings us together in Yeshua.
What Language did Jesus Speak?
10 mins
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What Language did Jesus Speak?
Traditionally, scholars have held the position that Jesus spoke Aramaic, NOT Hebrew - but is this truly accurate? And why would many Christian experts be so unsettled by the idea that He did? In this "Ask Us Anything" video, Gateway Center for Israel Teaching Pastor David Blease examines the historical and scriptural evidence for a Hebrew-speaking Jesus.
“Jesus was NOT a Christian.” A conversation with Scott Volk
35 mins
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"Jesus was NOT a Christian." A conversation with Scott Volk
Scott Volk (Together for Israel) shares a fascinating conversation with David Blease (Gateway Center for Israel) about the importance of viewing Israel, the apple of God's eye, through a biblical lens. Using Scripture and his own testimony, Scott explains why the vital "Israel piece" should be a priority for any church or ministry, which will set the stage for Jesus' eventual second coming.
A Must-Watch for Christians: The Relationship Between The Church and Israel
23 mins
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A Must-Watch for Christians: The Relationship Between The Church and Israel
What does the Bible mean by the phrase "provoke Israel to jealousy?" Did the nation of Israel only serve as a messenger for God's Word? How do our God-given identities differ from His assignments for our lives? In this interview, Gateway Center for Israel's David Blease and Jewish Voice Ministries International's Ezra Benjamin examine the answers and the result: a mutual blessing and unity between Jewish and Gentile believers that will fulfill God's ultimate redemptive purposes on earth.
The Son of a Nazi is Blessing Jewish People All Over the World
20 mins
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The Son of a Nazi is Blessing Jewish People All Over the World
In this video, Gateway Center for Israel Teaching Pastor David Blease interviews German pastor Gerhard Roettger. Growing up in an antisemitic home with a Nazi father, Gerhard shares how the love of God changed his heart and the trajectory of his future, and gave him an amazing love for Israel & the Jewish people.
Interview with Young Israelis – “I Used to Hate Arabs Until I Worshiped Alongside Them.”
27 mins
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Interview with Young Israelis - "I Used to Hate Arabs Until I Worshiped Alongside Them."
NOTE: The following was recorded on 09/26/2023, just 11 days before war broke out in Israel on 10/7/2023. Watch this informative interview by Teaching Pastor, David Blease, with Gateway Center for Israel as he sits down with Guy and Ilya, two young Jewish Israeli believers in Jesus, who discuss what it was like growing up in Israel. They compare the differing cultural and theological perspectives of believers in the Land vs. those of the Western church, talk about the mutual need Jewish and Gentile believers have for one other, and share the miraculous way God brings unity between Arabs and...
Paul Did NOT Convert
4 mins
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Paul Did NOT Convert
If Paul "converted" on the road to Damascus, what did he convert FROM - or TO? While a self-proclaimed "Apostle to the Gentiles," Paul did not abandon his Judaism, but rather had a life-changing encounter with the Jewish Messiah. Teaching Pastor David Blease with Gateway Center for Israel explains how this faulty concept has led to persecution (and even death) of Jewish people for centuries, and an erroneous theology that is still found in churches today.
What is the Biblical Significance of the LAND of Israel?
3 mins
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What is the Biblical Significance of the LAND of Israel?
Do Christians miss a key component of the Bible's message when we skip over parts we don't think apply to us - such as God's land covenant with Abraham? Teaching Pastor David Blease, Gateway Center for Israel, emphasizes the importance of God's promises about the physical land of Canaan (modern day Israel) to the Jewish people, and how this promise is also a very real part of our future.
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