CHRISTIANITY IN ISRAEL: 5 facts that will surprise you
Following my previous article on the Church in Lebanon, I received questions about why I “never report on the church in Israel.” Although I have frequently discussed the Church in Israel, I felt this comment warranted a more comprehensive approach to help Christians gain a deeper understanding of the body of Christ in Israel. I believe that a thorough exploration of faith in Israel will also shed light on the broader challenges faced by Christians in the region.
PEACE IN ISRAEL HAS A PALESTINIAN FACE
If you are praying for the peace of Jerusalem, like Psalm 122 instructs, then take a moment to reconsider your prayers and realign your focus. PEACE already entered Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, on a donkey – and they crucified him. But Peace didn’t leave Jerusalem. Peace rose again and left His followers with a new instruction – this time not to PRAY for the PEACE of Jerusalem, but to WITNESS of the PEACE in Jerusalem.
So, what does peace look like in Jerusalem today?: