Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Peace”
Orienting Our Hearts Towards Jerusalem: At the moment Gentiles are saved, they enter into a story far beyond themselves—God’s story with the Jewish people. Their salvation signals the fulfillment of God’s covenant promise with Israel. Specifically, the Holy Spirit draws Gentile believers’ hearts to Jerusalem, God’s chosen city and the epicenter of His redemptive plan. Thanks to the Spirit’s indwelling …
Romans 11: Having a Heart of Humility: The belief that the church has replaced Israel in God’s plans and affections has grown increasingly popular among Christians today. Yet, God’s Word teaches that the church is not a replacement, but rather a wild branch grafted into a covenantal olive tree rooted in Israel. Part 2 of our 3-part series on why …
Psalm 122: Our Command to Pray for Israel: Many influential voices are shaping a narrative that demonizes Israel, and it’s catching on at an alarming rate with young Christians in particular. But God loves Israel, and we should too. More than that, we should be praying for Israel. This isn’t an optional exercise for the Christian life—it’s an essential act …
Over the past several months many Israelis have been stabbed in areas like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, primarily by Palestinians. All of these stabbings have been random acts of terrorism committed by men, women, and even youth that are targeting innocent Israeli citizens. Why are these senseless killings taking place? Chris Katulka looks at this issue in this week’s long segment.
Message—Thinking Differently About Leviticus, Part 1 The book of Leviticus is daunting to read, and if we’re honest with ourselves, we either avoid reading it or find it confusing if we do. This is true for many reasons. There is more than 3 millennia of cultural difference, different worship styles, different ways of connecting to God, and different holidays and …
I had the privilege to sit down with Eli Shaviro, the mayor of Ariel, Israel. Ariel is a unique city in the Jewish state because it sits within the ancient biblical Samaria, what Westerners often call the West Bank. The city of Ariel is in an area that dates back millennia to the time of Joshua. Adjacent to the …
