Pray for the People Israel

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Seeker47

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Genesis 12:3

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Please pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who accept Jesus Christ are all the People Israel.
 

jacko

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As Christians, is it biblical to have to support Israel and its politics? Abraham is also the father of the Arabs also right?
 

Seeker47

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As Christians, is it biblical to have to support Israel and its politics? Abraham is also the father of the Arabs also right?
You appear to be making a statement rather than asking a question.

The answer is no. A Christian always has free choice. You can actually pick and chose what parts of the bible you believe and reject all the rest. Many Christians do just that.

I do not support all the actions of the nation of Israel nor do I support any particular "politics". I also do not support all the actions of the United States nor do I support all the actions of the Democrats or of the Republicans. I do support the United States as as a sovereign nation and work within that framework to bring about the policies I believe are best. This is not the issue.

The issue is prayer for the People Israel. We recognize the absolute connection between God's chosen people, incorrectly called Jews; and the people who recognize Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the gentile church. The fate of both groups is dependent one upon the other. For gentiles, salvation comes from the Jews. For Jews, salvation comes at the end of the age of the gentiles. The People Israel are all people redeemed by God. We pray for ourselves.

And just a side note, "Arabs" as you use the term are gentiles. As such they have, since Abraham, been able to convert to Judaism. They can also, like all other gentiles, claim redemption through the blood of Yeshua and join God's people though the gentile church.

Reject the policies of Israel as you think best. Reject God's people at your peril.
 

jacko

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You appear to be making a statement rather than asking a question.

The answer is no. A Christian always has free choice. You can actually pick and chose what parts of the bible you believe and reject all the rest. Many Christians do just that.

I do not support all the actions of the nation of Israel nor do I support any particular "politics". I also do not support all the actions of the United States nor do I support all the actions of the Democrats or of the Republicans. I do support the United States as as a sovereign nation and work within that framework to bring about the policies I believe are best. This is not the issue.

The issue is prayer for the People Israel. We recognize the absolute connection between God's chosen people, incorrectly called Jews; and the people who recognize Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the gentile church. The fate of both groups is dependent one upon the other. For gentiles, salvation comes from the Jews. For Jews, salvation comes at the end of the age of the gentiles. The People Israel are all people redeemed by God. We pray for ourselves.

And just a side note, "Arabs" as you use the term are gentiles. As such they have, since Abraham, been able to convert to Judaism. They can also, like all other gentiles, claim redemption through the blood of Yeshua and join God's people though the gentile church.

Reject the policies of Israel as you think best. Reject God's people at your peril.
I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I can surely pray for the people of Israel and not agree with their politics.
I will add, may the Lord rebuke me if I'm wrong.
 

jacko

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My brother, after doing some research , it has come to my attention that we are obligated to pray for the people of Israel per John MacArther.

Lord Jesus, will you look after the people of Israel and keep them safe from her enemies. Amen.
 

Seeker47

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May I add; we also need to pray for the innocent people of Gaza. These people overwhelmingly elected Hamas to govern them and some of them kidnapped and assisted the kidnapping and murder of Israelis. The majority may still support then yet are surely many innocent victims of this terrorist group who have suffered. We need pray for their safety and their souls.
 
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Genesis 12:3

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Please pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who accept Jesus Christ are all the People Israel.
Amen! 🙏🏻 ❤️ God Bless Israel 🇮🇱 🙏🏻 ! May the peace of Israel be restored!
 

jacko

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May I add; we also need to pray for the innocent people of Gaza. These people overwhelmingly elected Hamas to govern them and some of them kidnapped and assisted the kidnapping and murder of Israelis. The majority may still support then yet are surely many innocent victims of this terrorist group who have suffered. We need pray for their safety and their souls.

The children of Gaza and Lebanon , Lord please protect them. Amen.