romans 11

In episode 4 of New Geneva Academy's Good Shepherding podcast, President Andrew Dionne reflects on NGA's logo and the Apostle Paul's exhortation not to be arrogant. 

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:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org 

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/

Social Media:

Cissie Graham Lynch Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CissieGrahamLynch

Cissie Graham Lynch Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/cissiegrahamlynch/

Cissie Graham Lynch Twitter -- https://twitter.com/CissieGLynch

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook -- 

Outline:

Introduction

Moving Mountain Faith

The Mountain of God

The Sea of the Nations

This Mountain and The Sea

A House of Prayer For All Nations

Conclusion

Contra Mundum Swagger

Saint Athanasius Church

Video Version

Feller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

In this episode, we study Romans chapters 11-12 and discuss the practical application of our faith and what it should look like when lived out properly. Good stuff :)

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Fear is a part of the human story - a part of our stories. The reminder that God is in control doesn’t erase our fear, but it gives us the reassurance that God is working within our stories and our fears.

In Romans 11:25, we have a very misunderstood, yet critical verse: 

Rom 11:25  For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

It is very critical as it foretells what will happen in the end time to Israel and the Gentiles. Yet, not many really dig to see who are true Israel. Are they those Jew-ish people who live in the place called Israel today? 

Aren't there people claiming that these are not the true Jews? What if these claims are right and these people are not the true Israel who were blinded?

What if these Jewish people were those who blinded the true Israelites: as it is written:

Rom_10:19  But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.

So today we put Romans 11:25 to the test to see what it really means. 

Attorney and managing parter of Christopher P. Bray Associates, LLC joins Levi to share his testimony and his view of Israel.