God’s Plan for Israel and Blessings for Those Who Stand With Her #371

June 16, 2026

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Weekend Edition: The Future of Israel in God’s Plan

June 9, 2026

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Today's episode examines eight biblical reasons why Jesus' followers are encouraged to love, pray for, and bless Israel and its neighbors. Joel Rosenberg shares inspiring stories of spiritual revival among Jews and Muslims, emphasizing the remarkable growth of faith in the region despite ongoing conflict and resistance. Join us to learn what God is actively doing in the Middle East, explore His promises to those who bless His people, and reflect on what it means to participate in His unfolding plan at the heart of biblical prophecy.

(04:06) Founding the Joshua Fund
(08:41) Growth of Jewish Messianic Believers
(09:58) Evangelism among Jewish communities
(16:01) Understanding Christian Zionism
(17:09) Purpose of the Joshua Fund
(22:02) Role of Israel in Scripture
(25:43) Israel as the spiritual epicenter
(28:45) Influence of media on youth beliefs
(30:47) Israel as the apple of God's eye
(35:53) 1947 UN partition plan
(36:39) UN Partition Plan Vote
(40:42) Biblical mentions of Zion
(45:42) Christian conference announcement 2027
(46:37) Encouraging travel to Israel

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Bible verse of the day:

Genesis 12:3. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.

Prayer Request:
Pray for more Jewish and Muslim people around the world to encounter Jesus through the Word, through believers who love them, and through the work of the Holy Spirit. Second.
Pray for the church to teach the full story of Scripture faithfully, without fear and without skipping the parts about Israel and God's covenant with promises.
Pray for believers to find practical, genuine ways to bless Israel and her neighbors in their everyday lives.

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Meet Your Hosts

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.

Lynn A. Rosenberg is the co-host of the Inside The Epicenter podcast, a gifted Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund. She holds a Master’s degree in leadership and theology from Western Seminary. Together with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, she launched The Joshua Fund to strengthen the Church and bring life-saving aid across the Middle East. In 2014, they made aliyah to Israel with their four sons and now live in Jerusalem. As a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, Lynn continues to teach, write, and lead with a heart anchored in the Epicenter. She has helped mobilize millions of dollars in ministry and humanitarian relief to Israel and neighboring nations. On the podcast, Lynn offers spiritual wisdom, global perspective, and a deep passion for God’s redemptive work in the region.