Israel isn’t much bigger than New Jersey and it’s home to only about nine million people, but it’s one of the most important--and criticized—countries in the world. American evangelical Christians have been one of Israel’s closest allies for decades, but do you know why? Do you know the Biblical significance of Israel today?
Skip Heitzig’s understanding of this Jewish nation runs deep and he joined me on this episode to explain what you need to know about historic and modern Israel. Skip has lived in Israel and visited it 41 times. He’s also the senior pastor of Calvary Church of Albuquerque and a good friend of my family.
Scripture Referenced:
Isaiah 11:11, 66
Psalm 2
Jeremiah 33:3
Romans 11
Genesis 3, 6
Revelation 12
Matthew 2
2 Samuel & 1 Chronicles (The Promise to David)
Ezekiel 5
Daniel 11
Going Farther:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online: https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/
Bloodline: Tracing God’s Rescue Plan from Eden to Eternity, by Skip Heitzig -- https://shop.calvaryabq.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=f453b4ab250b1961cb0d93ccc97b5529&Store_Code=CALVARY&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B531
Biography of God, by Skip Heitzig -- https://shop.calvaryabq.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=f453b4ab250b1961cb0d93ccc97b5529&Store_Code=CALVARY&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B542
Websites:
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Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
Samaritan’s Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/
7 Days in the Holy Land with Franklin Graham and Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://billygraham.org/video/7-days-in-the-holy-land/
Connect with Skip Heitzig -- https://connectwithskip.com/
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Episode 47: Israel: Understanding Why It Matters with Skip Heitzig
April 27, 2021 • Cissie Graham Lynch and Skip Heitzig
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Cissie Graham Lynch, Greg Laurie
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