Are You Pro-Israel?

Posted on May 14, 2008 
Filed Under Focus on the Family Broadcast, Life, Spiritual Life

Over the years I’ve seen more clearly the miracle that is Israel. There’s seemingly no human reason for that nation to exist! And yet, despite the fierce opposition and the incredible odds the Jewish state persists and thrives. As a Christian, I sense this as I read the sweeping history of this nation in the Old Testament. And as I do, I become more supportive of Israel.

How about you - do you consider yourself “pro-Israel?” If so, what does that mean?

Here’s an interesting quote from someone whose views and understanding of Israel I really respect:

The fact that there’s [still] a Jew on the planet, the fact that Israel is in the news, means that there’s a God who keeps His promises … It’s only the God of the Bible [who] ever said Israel would become a country again; [the Bible] is the only document in human history that said this would happen.”

Hear more of Joel Rosenberg’s somewhat prophetic and provocative comments on Dr. Dobson’s broadcast.

Comments

14 Responses to “Are You Pro-Israel?”

  1. Debra on May 15th, 2008 9:42 am

    Let us not only pray for Israel and the Peace of Jerusalem, but we must now share our blessing with The People of God’s eye. We must share the Gospel of Yeshua/Jesus with them. Time is short…if we don’t share the Gospel with all Jewish people it would be like loving them into Hell.

  2. Rebecca on May 15th, 2008 11:32 am

    Of course I am Pro-Isreal. I acctually thought that all christians were Pro-Isreal and only recently found out that some weren’t. Just knowing that God keeps his promise with Isreal, reasures me that he keeps his pomises with me, since He is a God who does not lie. If He made a covenant with Isreal and their land who am I to question or want to change that. He also says that he blesses those who bless Isreal and curses those who curses Isreal. I much rather be blessed than cursed. Happy Birthday Isreal!

  3. Judy on May 15th, 2008 1:13 pm

    I am not necessarily Pro-Israel or pro-Jew, but I am pro-God and have nothing against his chosen people, who to my knowledge, are not only the faithful Jewish people who follow Him, but those of us (Christians) who, when we accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior were adopted into the family of God. We too are “chosen” and His children. Remember, it was the Jewish people who crucified their Messiah!

    What disturbs me is the Jewish influence on America and our world from those who profess Judaism, but are skewed as the Pharisees were in Jesus’ day. They hide behind this facade and claim anti-semitism of anyone who opposes them, yet they constantly undermine our “Christian” nation. Remember, they DO NOT believe in Jesus Christ and don’t follow the commandments that He laid down for us. They DO NOT have the same values.

  4. John on May 15th, 2008 2:54 pm

    As a Christian believer, I really have no choice. The Bible instructs us to “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”. The Jewish people are our heritage as jesus was a Jew. The Bible was written (under the inspriation of the Holy Spirit) by jews. Peter was Jewish, Paul was a Jewish leader until jesus met him.

    We Christians are bound to support Isreal, because the Word of GOD tells us to.

    Happy 60th Jerusalem!! You will never be destroyed again!

  5. Renee on May 15th, 2008 7:21 pm

    I’m pro “all people” and I know that God is not happy with the Jewish people right now because they have rejected his Son. We need to pray that they will repent and turn to Yeshua/Jesus for if they don’t they will not spent eternity with him.

  6. Janelle on May 16th, 2008 7:27 am

    I am pleased with Pres. Bush’s speech in Israel. He is a man of great courage and is not afraid to tell the truth. Too bad many Americans cannot see the truth clearly anymore.

    Happy 60th Israel!!!!

  7. Andy on May 16th, 2008 10:16 am

    Jesus is the New Covenant. He’s the new Jerusalem, the new Temple. His believers are the new Israel. The ceremonial laws of the Old Testament no longer apply in this age, because Jesus has fulfilled them. Likewise, the territory of the Old Testament nation of Israel is no longer applicable in this age in the way it once was.

    Israel, in Scripture, does not always mean the land on which the nation sits, does not always mean the physical nation, does not always mean the people who are biological descendants of Abraham. It is often meant in the sense of the people of God. With Christ, the New Covenant, the people of God are no longer one geneological group, but are all who live in Christ. Nothing could be more central to the message of the Gospel.

    The Holy Land is of utmost importance in establishing the historicity of our faith. Who is in political or military or cultural control over it today, however, has no essential importance to our faith.

    The existence of the modern state of Israel, while impressive, is easily explainable by its being supported, from the very onset, by the most powerful nations on Earth. Harry Truman said it was his sympathy for the historic plight of the Jewish people that made him support the formation of the modern state. Also, Western powers were eager to have an ally in the Middle East.

    Only common sense and decency is needed to see the evil and feel the outrage of the threats by Iran to wipe out Israel. Just as if, say, Cuba threatened to wipe out Panama. Christians are under no biblical obligation to support a modern state of Israel for any other reason than basic moral standards.

    Nothing could be more clear from the Gospel that there is only one people of God - those who are in Christ. The old covenant had its age, and that age has passed. We don’t need to look any further than the life and resurrection of Jesus for ample proof that God keeps His promises.

  8. adam on May 16th, 2008 9:53 pm

    Israel really is amazing. I can’t wait till the infidels blow it up and the lord jesus christ leads all the believers back to its bountiful gardens!

  9. steve on May 17th, 2008 8:43 am

    As christians we know the Bible. We know that Isreal and the Jewish Nation are Gods People. We know that Jesus is Gods son. We know what the Jewish people think about that. We know that Jesus will come from the east some day…..so be carefull about doing His job for HIM, and judging before He has a chance to. He is the HOLY SPIRIT. He commanded us to love not judge. I know this is easier said than done, but the Jews are Gods people.

  10. Gabriel Morley on May 18th, 2008 9:51 am

    Is funding Israel and subsequently dictating how they should operate and defend themselves “pro-Israel”? I think not. It is not anti-Israel to insist that they be recognized as a sovereign nation and be allowed to proceed without heeding the wishes of the US.
    We are only friends of Israel as we realize that there is no such thing as Jew or Gentile, male or female, rich or poor, to God. God’s covenant to the Jews and Gentiles is conditional. Blessing always comes through obedience. If they reject God, they will be punished. Unless they repent now as all must, there is no hope for them.
    God is going to raise Israel up to herald the Gospel to the rest of the world leading up to and during the millenial reign,which, according to the Bible will occur before the Second Return of Christ, contrary to the sensational/tabloid journalism of LEFT BEHIND.
    Jesus said the Kingdom of God cometh not with observation, which is how the Pharisees and modern Christians want it to come. Jesus said the Kingdom of God is within us. Some want him to come in person to set up his Kingdom on earth. He went away for His Spirit to establish the Kingdom now, gave His Church the keys to the Kingdom. What are we doing about it? Very few pre-trib, pre-millenialists act like he could come any minute. In fact, pre-millenialism is a hollow theory perpetrated by modernism. Do the research and you’ll find that to be true.
    Let us not be deceived by the sensationalists of our time. Jesus said not to go after the prognosticators who were trying to trouble the Church by saying lo, he is here or there and the time is at hand.

  11. Rea on May 19th, 2008 9:53 pm

    There has never been a greater time to show our support for the Jewish people and the land that God has blessed them with. I am a Canadian who is very proud of our government who stands behind the land of Israel and acknowledges their sovereignty as a nation. I am an evangelical Christian who loves my Messiah and His chosen people. Happy Birthday Israel!

  12. Admin on May 22nd, 2008 9:33 am

    Thanks to all who submitted comments about this program and your general views about Israel. We’re closing this discussion for now.

    Let me note that there were some comments that our staff deemed hateful and not constructive — those were not posted. I’m not interested in this blog becoming a vehicle for arguments or attacks. In the future, we’ll ask that comments contribute to a greater understanding and productive conversation.

    Again, thanks to all who submitted their thoughts!

  13. Boqui on July 23rd, 2009 11:25 pm

    I would not say I am pro-Israel but I am a believer in the promise of G_d. It is so exciting to see G_d fulfilling his promise to Israel and the Jewish people in this day and age.
    We must continue to pray for G_d to accomplish all that he has planned to do for Israel and for the Jewish people.
    I believe what happens in Israel mirrors what happens to the church.

  14. Harry on October 24th, 2009 8:21 am

    Let’s pray and support Isreal.

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