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The Shema Prayer and Yeshua
What is the Shema prayer? Dr. David Rudolph, of The King’s University, unravels the amazing connection between this ancient Jewish prayer and Yeshua (Jesus), and how it is a catalyst for unity in the Body of Messiah.
Theology, Jewish History, Jewish Life
 7 mins
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Were the Disciples Teenagers?
Is it possible that Jesus' 12 disciples were actually younger than we think? Gateway Center for Israel's teaching pastor, David Blease, comes to a surprising conclusion while examining the historical evidence.
Jewish History, Theology
 5 mins
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Is Jesus Still Jewish?
How can we as believers understand Jesus if we do not understand who He was and who He still is - a Jewish man?
Jewish Life, Theology
 1 mins
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What is Antisemitism?
What is the actual meaning of antisemitism? Director Nic Lesmeister with Gateway Center for Israel, gives an easy-to-remember definition, and gets practical on why Christians should care.
Antisemitism, Jewish Outreach, Modern Israel, Theology
 2 mins
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Understanding Peter’s Vision in Acts 10
Many people have misunderstood Peter’s rooftop vision in Acts 10. Nic Lesmeister, director of Gateway Center for Israel, explains what these verses truly mean, and how they magnify the creative beauty of God when understood in correct context.
Jewish Outreach, Theology
 3 mins
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What Makes Someone Jewish?
Is there such a thing as a physical “Jewish race?” What about “Jewish blood?” Nic Lesmeister outlines the accepted criteria to be considered “Jewish.”
Antisemitism, Jewish Life, Jewish Outreach, Modern Israel, Theology
 3 mins
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Romans 11 Olive Tree EXPLAINED | Gateway Center for Israel
Using Paul’s olive tree analogy, Gateway Center for Israel's Dr. Wayne Wilks teaches about the theology of Romans 11. He shares how the “grafted-in” (Gentile) and natural (Jewish) branches connect, through the root of covenantal faith, in a healthy, mutually affirming way.
Theology
 4 mins
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Israel: Miraculous and Complex
Do the complexities of Modern Israel and the Middle East confuse you? While on location in the northern Golan Heights of Israel, Nic Lesmeister summarizes the last century of the region’s dramatic geopolitical history—and why it still has biblical importance today.
Jewish History, Modern Israel
Hanukkah
Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the […]
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The History of Hanukkah EXPLAINED
Read or Listen to a dramatized retelling of the EPIC history of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated today!
Jewish History, Jewish Holidays
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Hanukkah and the Bible (Audio)
What is Hanukkah? Why do the Jewish people celebrate it? What was the Maccabean revolt, and how does all of this connect to scripture? I am going to try to answer all these questions and more in this short explanation. Hold on tight!
Jewish History, Jewish Holidays
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Kanye, Kyrie, and the Danger of Black Israelite Identity
Kanye West drew media attention during an interview with Fox News when he claimed that the "true" Jewish race is represented by "the 12 lost tribes of Judah," or, as he stated, "the people known as the race Black." But what did he mean by this controversial statement?
Antisemitism, Theology
David Blease (old)
David Blease is an American pastor, Christian influencer, and podcast host. 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 two children and live in Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Who is More Important - Jews or Gentiles?
Many people struggle to understand God's priority for Israel balanced with God's desire to see all nations saved. Today we dive deep into God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles and what that means for us today.
Antisemitism, Jewish Outreach, Theology
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There is no longer Jew or Gentile?
When we say there is “no longer Jew or Gentile” we are quoting scripture but often misrepresenting God’s heart.
Theology
Nic Lesmeister
Nic Lesmeister is an American pastor and the Executive Director of "Gateway Center for Israel”. He is also the Executive Pastor of Church & Jewish Relations at Gateway Church. Nic received a life calling to serve the Jewish people in 2011 while in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with one of his spiritual fathers, Dr. Wayne Wilks. After a successful business exit as an entrepreneur in the finance sector, Nic moved his family to Israel where in 2015 he earned a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2019, Nic Lesmeister led the vision to create the new "Gateway Center for Israel" as a part of Gateway Church, and serves as its Executive Director. Nic and his wife, Tabatha, have three children and live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
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Three Ways To Prioritize Israel
In this short teaching, Nic outlines the three Gateway Church priorities for expressing a love and value towards Israel & the Jewish People, and how they can be integrated into any church's culture.
Jewish Outreach, Theology
 13 mins
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The Fall Jewish Holidays for Dummies
The major Jewish holidays (or feasts) are typically separated into two categories: those in the fall and those in the spring. The first important thing to know is where these holidays originated in the Bible. In Leviticus 23, God details what He calls the “appointed times” (Hebrew: moedim) during the annual Jewish calendar. God knew […]
Jewish Holidays, Jewish Life
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Sam in Scandanavia
In this video, Sam Arnaud, Associate Pastor of Church and Jewish Relations, shares an update from Helsinki, Finland during a recent trip to Scandinavia with Pastor Jon Dunn. As a French Jewish believer, Sam brings a unique perspective to his role stewarding our Gateway Center for Israel relationships abroad.
Jewish Outreach, Modern Israel
 2 mins
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