Perspective on Israel and the Palestinian Conflict
Bereans,
Obviously, there is much public discourse about the situation between Israel and the Palestinians. The amount of hate coming from young people who have been brainwashed in schools and college campuses is appalling. Their approach is rooted in Marxism, which divides all people into the oppressor class and the oppressed class. Marxist ideology teaches that the oppressed is always justified in whatever means it uses to fight back against the oppressor. In this case, they see the Palestinians as the oppressed and Israel as the oppressors, therefore, they excuse any tactics the Palestinians use to bring down Israel. The same logic was used for the BLM riots, Antifa riots, Occupy Wall Street riots, the civil disruptions being caused by the environmentalist activists, and so much more. They classify homosexuals, transgenders, and women seeking abortions as oppressed, so they justify them using any means necessary to further their cause.
Marxist thinking is obviously anti-God. Its basic premise for changing the condition of the oppressed is that the end justifies the means. It does not see all men and women as being of equal worth because we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Marxism is based on evolution, which holds to the survival of the fittest, and urges the oppressed to become the fittest by eliminating the oppressor. Ironically, this logic was also used by the Nazis. Hitler argued that the rest of Germany (at the time deep into the Great Depression) was being oppressed by the Jews, who he claimed had made themselves rich by profiting off the average German citizen.
I can't possibly cover all I'd like to in this post, but we can start with the fact that murdering civilians, beheading babies, and kidnapping hostages is never justified for anyone under any circumstances (Exodus 20:13; 21:16). I'll also add that Israel did not "take" the land, but it was theologically given to it by God (Genesis 12:6-7 and many subsequent passages) and politically given to it by the United Nations in 1948. Further, the people of Gaza democratically elected Hamas for their leadership beginning in 2006, so they are not "innocent" regarding the current situation. In fact, the reputation of the people of Gaza is so violent that even other Arab and Muslim nations are refusing to accept them as refugees. (https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/jordan-will-not-open-borders-to-refugees-fleeing-gaza-as-king-warns-middle-east-on-brink-of-abyss-5513202)
Again, there is much more, but I wanted to give you some facts to help you see the situation through a biblical lens and that you can use to refute those who have believed lies. I'll leave you with some Scriptural thoughts that I copied from a friend this week.
Why Does Israel Matter?
Did you know that the time clock of the return of Jesus Christ isn’t based on America’s timeline? It’s based on what is happening in Israel.
Did you know Jesus wasn’t a “Christian” ? He was a Jew. He celebrated and kept the Jewish holy days and customs, as well as the feasts of the LORD. He didn’t come to eradicate the Torah and writing of the Prophets / Old Testament. He came to fulfill the prophecies that were written in them.
When Jesus returns, He isn’t returning to the United States. The Bible says He is going to plant His foot down on the Mount of Olives and go through the Eastern Gate, which is currently sealed off with 16 feet of concrete. A cemetery was also placed in front of that gate because touching the dead makes a Jew considered unclean and unable to enter the Temple, which is considered Holy. The Word of God says He will return there and from there He will rule and reign for 1,000 years.
The final battle isn’t going to be on U.S. soil. It’s going to be in the Valley of Megiddo, in Israel. The Bible says as the nations wage war against Israel Jesus will come and destroy His enemies with the breath of His mouth (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).
God did not replace the Jews with Christians as some believe. We are actually grafted in with them as you would graft a wild branch into an existing tree.
The Word of God says:
“When you touch Israel, you touch the Apple of God’s eye.” - Zechariah 2:8
“He that keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. The LORD is thy keeper.” - Psalm 121:4
“I will bless those that bless you and I will curse those that curse you.” - Genesis 12:3
We are also commanded to pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Psalm 122.
ISRAEL matters.
Grace and peace to you,
J.W.
Obviously, there is much public discourse about the situation between Israel and the Palestinians. The amount of hate coming from young people who have been brainwashed in schools and college campuses is appalling. Their approach is rooted in Marxism, which divides all people into the oppressor class and the oppressed class. Marxist ideology teaches that the oppressed is always justified in whatever means it uses to fight back against the oppressor. In this case, they see the Palestinians as the oppressed and Israel as the oppressors, therefore, they excuse any tactics the Palestinians use to bring down Israel. The same logic was used for the BLM riots, Antifa riots, Occupy Wall Street riots, the civil disruptions being caused by the environmentalist activists, and so much more. They classify homosexuals, transgenders, and women seeking abortions as oppressed, so they justify them using any means necessary to further their cause.
Marxist thinking is obviously anti-God. Its basic premise for changing the condition of the oppressed is that the end justifies the means. It does not see all men and women as being of equal worth because we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Marxism is based on evolution, which holds to the survival of the fittest, and urges the oppressed to become the fittest by eliminating the oppressor. Ironically, this logic was also used by the Nazis. Hitler argued that the rest of Germany (at the time deep into the Great Depression) was being oppressed by the Jews, who he claimed had made themselves rich by profiting off the average German citizen.
I can't possibly cover all I'd like to in this post, but we can start with the fact that murdering civilians, beheading babies, and kidnapping hostages is never justified for anyone under any circumstances (Exodus 20:13; 21:16). I'll also add that Israel did not "take" the land, but it was theologically given to it by God (Genesis 12:6-7 and many subsequent passages) and politically given to it by the United Nations in 1948. Further, the people of Gaza democratically elected Hamas for their leadership beginning in 2006, so they are not "innocent" regarding the current situation. In fact, the reputation of the people of Gaza is so violent that even other Arab and Muslim nations are refusing to accept them as refugees. (https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/jordan-will-not-open-borders-to-refugees-fleeing-gaza-as-king-warns-middle-east-on-brink-of-abyss-5513202)
Again, there is much more, but I wanted to give you some facts to help you see the situation through a biblical lens and that you can use to refute those who have believed lies. I'll leave you with some Scriptural thoughts that I copied from a friend this week.
Why Does Israel Matter?
Did you know that the time clock of the return of Jesus Christ isn’t based on America’s timeline? It’s based on what is happening in Israel.
Did you know Jesus wasn’t a “Christian” ? He was a Jew. He celebrated and kept the Jewish holy days and customs, as well as the feasts of the LORD. He didn’t come to eradicate the Torah and writing of the Prophets / Old Testament. He came to fulfill the prophecies that were written in them.
When Jesus returns, He isn’t returning to the United States. The Bible says He is going to plant His foot down on the Mount of Olives and go through the Eastern Gate, which is currently sealed off with 16 feet of concrete. A cemetery was also placed in front of that gate because touching the dead makes a Jew considered unclean and unable to enter the Temple, which is considered Holy. The Word of God says He will return there and from there He will rule and reign for 1,000 years.
The final battle isn’t going to be on U.S. soil. It’s going to be in the Valley of Megiddo, in Israel. The Bible says as the nations wage war against Israel Jesus will come and destroy His enemies with the breath of His mouth (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).
God did not replace the Jews with Christians as some believe. We are actually grafted in with them as you would graft a wild branch into an existing tree.
The Word of God says:
“When you touch Israel, you touch the Apple of God’s eye.” - Zechariah 2:8
“He that keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. The LORD is thy keeper.” - Psalm 121:4
“I will bless those that bless you and I will curse those that curse you.” - Genesis 12:3
We are also commanded to pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Psalm 122.
ISRAEL matters.
Grace and peace to you,
J.W.
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