In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra are back in the studio for a conversation about the ongoing crisis in Israel in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, including

• Unraveling some of the complexities of the situation
• Wrestling over standing with Israel but not liking everything it’s doing
• How Hamas’ actions on October 7 have become overshadowed and absorbed into larger, more palatable causes
• If Israel is supplying aid to Gaza
• An analogy that brings some perspective
• What it means and doesn’t mean to stand with Israel
• How to respond to strong rhetoric against supporting Israel
• Coping with the emotion and burden of all the suffering taking place

Along the Way

Along the way, you’ll also hear about

• A “false choice” that society pressures us to make and the challenge to reject it
• A refresher on Hamas’ reason for existing
• What Islamic terrorist groups around the world have in common
• The different focus in military actions between Hamas and Israel
• The worst thing you can do when advocating for a cause
• The biblical origins of the Israeli vs. Arab conflict
• Who Israel’s enemies are
• God’s love for the Arab world
• How Gazans become political pawns of surrounding Arab nations
• Good things that can come from the pain of October 7 and war

Words You Might Learn in This Episode

IDF, Hamas, Hezbollah, Jihadists, neutralizing, Palestinian Authority, Ishmael, “The Great Satan,” “The Little Satan”

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

Zechariah 2:8, Isaiah 19:23–25, Amos 9:15, Genesis 17:18–21, Genesis 16:12, Isaiah 66:8, Romans 11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Deuteronomy 32:16, Joel 2:18

Previous Episodes Mentioned

Special Update: War in Israel

Thanks for listening!

Resources Mentioned

• Prayer Points for Israel
• Intercessory Prayer Guide for Israel – general
• Help Israelis: jewishvoice.org/Israel-crisis. One hundred percent of your donation will go to ministries in Israel caring for the displaced and traumatized, as well as soldier needs.

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