On Remembrance Sunday, as we remember the brave sacrifice of many to defend freedom, and the atrocities wrought against the Jewish people in particular in WW2, let us also remember the singular importance and role of the Jewish people – in history and today.

God loves the world but chose one people that would be a light to the nations. Through them all nations would be blessed. Israel is the first-born son, and it is only through God’s grace we can now also be adopted as sons and daughters; as children of Abraham. Whatever our background, we all owe our entire spiritual inheritance as Christians to the Jewish people. We must remember.

Key Points & Scripture:
We Must Remember… #1. Our Debt To The Jewish People (Romans 9:4-5, John 4:22); #2. God’s Promises To The Jewish People (Galatians 3:26-29); Love Them Eternally (Jer. 31:3, Isa. 54:8-10); Bring Them Back Home To Their Land (Lev. 26:42, Isa. 11:10-12, 66:7-8, Amos 9:14-15); #3. To Pray For The Jewish People; For Peace (Psalm 122:6); For Salvation (Rom. 10:1, 9-12); #4. To Bless The Jewish People And Stand With Them In Their Time Of Need (Genesis 12:2-3)

Apply The Word:
Do you pray for the Jewish people? Do you pray for Israel? Do you bless and speak well of the Jews and Israel? We must pray for the Jewish people. Pray for protection from the ongoing threat of antisemitism, war, and terrorism. Pray for God’s solutions and provision for the Israeli nation; in border disputes, housing and water shortages, incoming refugees, and other troubling internal issues. The Bible is clear; if you want God’s blessing, then be sure you bless God’s ancient people (Genesis 12:2-3). Don’t put yourself in line for curses; as the Bible makes clear those who despise, hate, or curse Israel do.

Have you witnessed the rise in antisemitism in the United Kingdom? Have you been a part of it, consciously or unconsciously? The Jewish people, so loved of God, are once again under threat both in Israel, around the world, and now here in the UK. As Christians we should do all we can to affirm, strengthen and protect the Jewish people. We cannot ignore the increasing antisemitism in our nation. We must not say nothing and do nothing as so many church people did in Germany when they could have stopped Hitler’s rise to power. It’s time to wake up and stand up with our Jewish brothers and sisters – and pray and vote so that antisemitism and darkness in all its forms will be overcome and that light will break through.