Israel - Think Biblically

Thanksgiving Outreach Introduction Announcement of special Thanksgiving outreach event. Details on guest minister Pat Schatzline, described as a powerful, anointed international preacher. Schedule: Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday morning, with a short salvation message for those receiving Thanksgiving baskets. Prayer for God’s powerful movement during the outreach. Opening: Romans and Scriptural Inspiration Invitation to open Bibles to Romans chapter 9. Emphasis on the inspiration and life-changing nature of all Scripture (2 Timothy 3), and its use for teaching, correction, and righteous living. Encouragement for biblical thinking over political thinking. Anti-Semitism and Media Influence Statements on the prevalence of anti-Semitism, especially on campuses, media, and social media. Explanation of social media algorithms that reinforce certain biases and perspectives. Warning against being misled by partial or false narratives. A Biblical Perspective on Israel Paul’s discourse (Romans 9-11) on Israel’s past, present, and future as God's chosen people. Exhortation: evaluate world events through the lens of Scripture, not politics. Explanation of “love not the world” as rejection of anti-God, anti-Christ systems. Historical and Current Conflicts Involving Israel Account of pastor’s experience in Israel during Hamas attacks. Information on the war in Gaza, nature of terrorist attacks, and the international context. Note on other global conflicts with little outcry (Christians killed in Nigeria, Russia-Ukraine war), contrasting global reactions. Theological Defense of Israel Scriptural references to Israel’s unique status and prophetic destiny. Description of Hamas tactics and media manipulation. Encouragement to examine the spirit behind anti-Israel sentiment as anti-Christ. Reference to historical persecutions of Jews (Egypt, Esther/Haman, Nazi Germany, Book of Revelation). Romans 9-11: Israel’s Place in God’s Plan Explanation of Paul’s sorrow for his Jewish people and his prayers for their salvation. Affirmation that salvation is only through Jesus, even for Jews. Israel’s ongoing place in God’s plan; the church has not replaced Israel (“replacement theology” refuted). Israel’s restoration is future, connected to end-times prophecy (“fullness of Gentiles”, tribulation, and eventual salvation for the remnant). Practical Application and Prayer Encouragement for support and prayer for Israel and persecuted Christians worldwide. Testimony of blessing ministries in Israel, Arabs, and Palestinians. America and Israel are not perfect, but their biblical foundations are highlighted. Prayer for persecuted Christians, world peace, nations (Israel, Ukraine, Nigeria, Gaza), and churches. Commitment to biblical thinking, reading, and prayer for God’s people and for Israel. Closing and Blessing Encouragement to process the message biblically, not politically. Prayer for enlightenment and wisdom from Romans 9, 10, and 11. Final blessing and dismissal.