Following Jesus in a Land of Conflict: An Arab and Jewish Conversation, Part IV—Israel’s Future
The skyline of modern Jerusalem, broken by both Muslim prayer towers and church steeples, raises important questions. What has happened to the land of the Bible? Have the chosen people of Israel been replaced by another faith? Conflicting answers deserve careful consideration by those who think about “Following Jesus in a Land of Conflict: An Arab and Jewish Conversation” about…
Following Jesus in a Land of Conflict: An Arab and Jewish Conversation, Part I—Taking Sides
We’re all aware of the conflict between the Jewish and Palestinian people.
The eyes of the world are on the struggle for peace in this region. But one of the difficult questions is, “Where do followers of Christ line up in this issue?”
The people of this land are divided by walls, fences, and mutual fears. But what happens if…
Following Jesus in a Land of Conflict: An Arab and Jewish Conversation, Part II—Seeking Peace
Where are followers of Jesus when it comes to the peace process in the Middle East? It seems like we’re all over the place. Some say we’re peacemakers, and we’re on the side of peace. Others say that the Bible makes it clear. There will be no real peace until God intervenes, until Jesus the Messiah shows up. So what…
Following Jesus in a Land of Conflict: An Arab and Jewish Conversation, Part III—Chosen People
One of the difficult questions raised by the Bible is this: If God is an impartial God, then what’s this about the chosen people? How could a God who doesn’t line up with anyone on the basis of their ethnic background or wealth or nationality choose one people at the expense of others? Or does He? “Following Jesus in a…
