39 – Update From Jerusalem: Defending Israel's Defenders

On October 7, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, striking soft targets, killing civilians, and sparking a conflict that has left thousands dead. As tensions in the region escalate, the rest of the world is left wondering—what happens next? Our guest today is the founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, Boaz Michael, who is here from Jerusalem to give us the latest. – Episode Highlights – The state of the First Fruits of Zion staff in Israel. The internet is rampant with misinformation that needs to be debunked. Details of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Who is Hamas, what is their history, and how did they come to power? What is the emotional and psychological state of the people of Israel now? A personal experience of hosting a displaced family and facilitating peace for them. The nation of Israel rallies together in a spirit of unity. Stories of tragedy, terror, and heroism. Disdain for life by Hamas extends beyond Jews, as seen by violent acts and kidnappings against internationals in Israel. History of some of the kibbutzim and moshavim communities that were attacked. History of the conquest and surrender of portions of land, including the Sinai and Gaza. Is “land for peace” a historically viable solution? The largest reserve call-up in Israel’s history. Soldiers to pray for who have personal connections with First Fruits of Zion staff. The nature and character of the IDF as a defense force. The prophetic, biblical, and spiritual dimensions of current events. Biblical assurances of Israel’s victory and long-term success. The redemption process involves a cycle of revelation and concealment. How can this tragedy be part of the process of redemption? Signs of the times and steps that will bring about the final redemption. Redemptive impact regarding the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel. The enemies of God repeatedly attack the land, the people, or the Scriptures of Israel. What will be the long-term implications of this war? Both the land of Israel and the Torah are acquired through suffering. Strengthening the resolve and rationale of Israelis to continue residing in the land is reflected in the resolve and rationale for Gentiles to attach themselves to the Jewish people and stand up for the people of Israel. Defending our defenders by being informed with facts and accurate news and spreading truth to your sphere of influence. How to stand with Israel in solidarity. How replacement theology has brought us to this point in history and how we can have a direct impact on the global conflict and bring the world one step closer to the final redemption. Donate to reputable organizations with integrity. Some options are included in the show notes. – Related Resource Links – Recommended Donation Links OneFamily: https://onefamilytogether.org Friends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/ United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/ Magen David Adom: https://www.mdais.org/en Israel on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/vDmTuGDpgcxpE2KcA The Dawn of Redemption, Rabbi Ya’akov Filber https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Redemption-Ayelet-HaShachar/dp/965907123X Messiah Online: https://ffoz.org/messiah HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Our Wars Have Names, Boaz Michael https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/our-wars-have-names In a Time of War, D. Thomas Lancaster https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/in-a-time-of-war Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.