Changes in Support of Israel Cause Concern
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Are American evangelicals cooling in their support for Israel? According to a new survey, nearly one-third of evangelicals identify with neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and roughly half of those under 30 choose the Palestinians over the Israelis. This represents an unprecedented shift for a community whose zeal for Zion has long been legendary, but maybe the shift is less about Israel than about the crisis of American evangelicalism. We should be concerned. Today, as in the past, strong pro-Israel sentiment correlates with key evangelical markers like frequent church attendance and high views of Biblical authority. Classical evangelical eschatology is an even stronger indicator. Proponents of postmillennial and amillennial views, historically less common among evangelicals, are 51 percent less likely to support Israel than premillennialists. No doubt the overwrought fictions of the Left Behind series and the unsettling glee with which some pastors have greeted the prospect of global annihilation have taken their toll on the premillennial base…
But the crisis isn’t just about theology. Nearly 70 percent of evangelicals still hold traditional views about the land and people of Israel. The real problem comes when thinking about a Jewish state, probably because evangelicals have a hard time thinking about their own nation. Indeed, the political division is stark: 40 percent of evangelicals reported voting for Trump in the Barna study, 42 percent for Joe Biden (and 58 percent of the young). Attitudes toward Israel diverge along this widening rift: 60 percent of pro-Israel evangelicals cite religious reasons for their support, while 90 percent of pro-Palestine evangelicals cite political reasons or “gut feelings…”
Dwindling affinity for Israel means a dwindling connection with the one heritage that can save us. Evangelicals are among the last bearers of that Biblical heritage, and it is now on us to uphold it.
How are you praying for Israel?
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A house divided against itself cannot stand. The church has been looked worn. We pray that our ways please the Lord. We pray that we will no longer be complacent. Many vote Joe Biden for selfish reasons. God is looking for a church of truth. Politics started from Genesis to revelation. If the people voted for a wicked king, they suffered.
We pray that we will identify with Israel.
Israel is a beautiful country. I was sponsored to go their for the restore courage with Glenn Beck 2011. I would live there if possible. It belongs to Yeshua and I belong to him. I support Israel because I believe in Jesus
Heavenly Father
In the name of your Son Jesus/Yeshua I pray for the Shalom of Israel like Psalms 122:6 instructs. Pray for the pease of Israel for they shall prosper that love thee, Amen! Father you gathered Israel from the four corners of the earth into their own land just as you prophesied you would and and the Israelites did cause the desert to bloom! We know by your word the Bible that there will come a time when a third Jewish Temple will be constructed in Israel and then there will be a sharing arrangement made where the Jews worship inside and gentiles worship outside! We read that following the construction of the Temple a sharing arrangement will be made and then there will be a 42 week span of time and then the anti christ will stand on the Temple Mount claiming to be god. We are watching the signs unfold as the artifacts that will furnish the Temple are stored in preparation for the Temple! Many end time signs of Revelations are unfolding in world events that line up with prophesy! As we keep an eye on the events surrounding Israel we see Gods plan unfolding! Our beautiful Savior and Lord and King of kings was immaculately born in the lineage of Israel! The twelve tribes of Israel will rule and reign with the Lord in the New Holy City Jerusalem! God loves Israel and so must we if we are to be on the right side of our Father in heaven! Hallowed be His name! The name that’s above all other names! Baruk ata Adonai Yeshua HaMessiah, Amen and Hallelujah
GOD’s kingdom com and HIS will be done. Israel will be delivered by GOD. I’m on GOD’s side.
I pray and stand with Israel. I love all the people there-Nancy Saliba
God most assuredly said I will bless those who bless Israel, and I will curse those who curse Israel. He also said that is where I will make my home. It is a also the birthplace of Jesus ,
Ignorance of the Bible is definitely driving a lot of anti-Israel feeling. To anyone who is on the fence about being pro-Israel, direct them to Genesis 17:8. And Romans 11:26.
Praying for Israel in the morning and at night before I go to bed This are God’s Chosen people He lives them as much as He loves us Gentiles I pray same prayer for them as for my Nation and myself We shouldn’t necessarily love them for who or what they represent But because of My Father GOD’S love for them Amen
This article is very concerning to me. I have prayed for the peace of Jerusalem for years. My husband was a contributing educator awakening much of the church in the US to what the scripture says about our responsibility to pray and support Israel and the Jewish people. This was mainly done in the 80’s through the International Christian Embassy – Jerusalem. My parents took early retirement to move to Israel, where they devoted their lives to prayer for Israel and the salvation of the Jewish people. May we see a new awakening in the American church and may we come back to what the scripture teaches with new found zeal.
When my Danish mom many years ago said that Israel kill the Palestinians just like they kill the Jewish people, I asked these questions: if Israel got rid of their weapons, what would happen to them? They would be destroyed she answered. Then I asked: what would happen if Hamas, PLO and Hezbollah laid down their weapons? Hmmmm nothing, she said. Exactly. Then I showed her a map of the Middle East and how tiny Israel is – about the size of where I live in NJ – what if the rest of the US were against NJ. Think about that?
I pray Lord God, for wisdom for the leadership of Israel, and for the salvation of the Jewish people there and in our country and other countries. God’s chosen people. And for the protection of their borders, as there is a serious threat at this time. Let your people see you and want to know you, Lord Jesus.
Growing up. I was as a Christian in the minority to many Jewish families and now the Hasidic Jewish sect has overrun the town. I’ve been away for 50 years but had I not attended a Bible Church in Texas and learned of the connection of Israel to my Christian Heritage plus how I was adopted as a Gentile into that family of God, then I would still be living in a prejudicial mindset. Many think the church has replaced Israel .as the chosen and young people always jump on the bandwagon of “peace on earth” being possible. So whoever seems to be the problem (ie Israel) is in the wrong. I was immature as a young person in my hometown. It seemed like the Jewish girls all got the chosen spots on school and got to go to Florida in spring break while I had to work. God chose for me to learn differently but many never understand the truth of God’s overall plan. It is sad and this may sound simplified, but maybe our country is full of unlearned simple minded folks like I was before God slowed me wisdom from His Word and a learned Pastor. So my prayer is that There is a great awakening in the Gods people to seek the Truth about Israel and pastors/teachers will be informed and desire to teach what is Truth.
I continue to pray for God’s chosen people as He calls us to be obedient. I don’t always understand all the political reasons but I do know and trust God’s word.
If the Word of GOD says that to go to Him you need to go through JESUS CHRIST. So, who do they pray to.
They pray to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Jewish line from which our Lord and Saviour Jesus came.
Take a look at the lineage in Matthew 1:1-25 where He is show as the Son of “King” David, then go to Luke 3:23-38 which gives His Priestly ancestry (as in the “Order of Melchizedek”) through Levi.
Yes, they are blinded but soon will be returned to the fold for He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
This poll is such a stark reminder of what is happening in our progressive churches-affirming cultural attitudes that are not biblical-instead of preaching and teaching God’s Truth found in the scripture. If you read Ezekiel, it plainly, without any misunderstanding, lays out God’s covenant with His people and His judgments against nations that repudiate them.
This new year is an opportunity for us- believers- to renew our hearts and minds in God’s Word and to repent and obey the Holy Spirit’s urging in all that we think, say, and do. We are the remnant charged with declaring the gospel where we are placed, with being salt and light in an evil and perverse world, so that God is honored and glorified.
An important question for us is “Do we believe this?” If we do, then a radical change will occur in our lives and in our personal relationship with our Savior and Lord.
Glory to God who has always been, is now, and forever will be!
I’m reading this at 7:30 central time, there should b several comments by now. Does this indicate that IFA participants are equal in the waning feelings toward Israel ?? We cannot let this happen as it coincides with the Marxist agenda Satan is propagating in our nation today. Remember Hitler was a staunch Lutheran and hated Jews “supposedly “ for what they did to Jesus! Israel is still God’s chosen nation and we must pray for revival in that land so they would realize that Jesus is truly their Messiah!!!
God told Abraham those who cursed him will be cursed. God’s convents are unconditional. I am praying with the Lord as Israel is the apple of His eye and because of His love, we have been adopted into His Family. We are not to be conceited or judgmental because God has hardened the hearts of Israel until a number (unknown to man) of Gentiles has been saved. At that time, ALL of Israel will be saved. I believe the Word of God. Thank You Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.
I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you
and curse those who curse you;
and all the families of the earth
will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:1-3,
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— Zechariah 2:8
He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, Ephesisans 1:5
“The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you. I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written:”
Galatians 3:8, Romans 11:25-26
We need to continue to support Israel and her people because the Jewish people will come to recognize Jesus as the Messiah! Perhaps their wholehearted acceptance of the fake Covid vaccines will help them to see Jesus.