Israel Update | 111 Days and Counting - A Jew and a Gentile Discuss | Lyssna här

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra are back in the studio for a conversation about the ongoing crisis in Israel in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, including

Unraveling some of the complexities of the situation
Wrestling over standing with Israel but not liking everything it’s doing
How Hamas’ actions on October 7 have become overshadowed and absorbed into larger, more palatable causes
If Israel is supplying aid to Gaza
An analogy that brings some perspective
What it means and doesn’t mean to stand with Israel
How to respond to strong rhetoric against supporting Israel
Coping with the emotion and burden of all the suffering taking place

Along the Way

Along the way, you’ll also hear about

A “false choice” that society pressures us to make and the challenge to reject it
A refresher on Hamas’ reason for existing
What Islamic terrorist groups around the world have in common
The different focus in military actions between Hamas and Israel
The worst thing you can do when advocating for a cause
The biblical origins of the Israeli vs. Arab conflict
Who Israel’s enemies are
God’s love for the Arab world
How Gazans become political pawns of surrounding Arab nations
Good things that can come from the pain of October 7 and war

Words You Might Learn in This Episode

IDF, Hamas, Hezbollah, Jihadists, neutralizing, Palestinian Authority, Ishmael, “The Great Satan,” “The Little Satan”

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

Zechariah 2:8, Isaiah 19:23–25, Amos 9:15, Genesis 17:18–21, Genesis 16:12, Isaiah 66:8, Romans 11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Deuteronomy 32:16, Joel 2:18

Previous Episodes Mentioned

Special Update: War in Israel

Thanks for listening!

Resources Mentioned

Prayer Points for Israel
Intercessory Prayer Guide for Israel – general
Help Israelis: jewishvoice.org/Israel-crisis. One hundred percent of your donation will go to ministries in Israel caring for the displaced and traumatized, as well as soldier needs.

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