Special Episode - Wartime Update: Inside Israel’s Defining Conflict with Iran #292
Joel and Lynn Rosenberg provide a real-time update from Jerusalem on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—the most significant and dangerous war Israel has faced in eight decades. The episode covers the personal realities of living under missile threat, strategic developments, the emotional toll on Israelis, and the broader prophetic and geopolitical implications. Joel and Lynn invite listeners to pray for Israel, discuss God's comfort in times of crisis, and answer pressing questions about the current situation.
00:00:03 Joel calls this Israel's most important war in eight decades.
00:03:07 Lynn describes existential fear similar to October 7th.
00:04:57 Lynn notes Israel is now directly confronting Iran, not just its proxies.
00:07:47 Lynn talks about receiving an emergency override alert.
00:13:19 Joel and Lynn discuss exhaustion and emotional impact on Israelis.
00:16:49 Lynn explains the shelter challenges faced by many families.
00:21:23 Lynn shares that schools are online and flights are canceled.
00:34:12 Joel says Iran hasn't successfully struck strategic Israeli sites.
00:36:14 Joel reports that a third of Iran's ballistic missile force has been destroyed.
00:45:04 Joel estimates the war could last two to three more weeks.
Prayer Request:
Joel asks listeners to pray for total victory over Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program, for the hostages' release, and for recovery and healing for wounded and grieving Israelis. He also asks for prayers for the liberation of the Iranian people and God's comfort for those suffering.
Bible Verse:
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 — "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we are comforted by God
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Links for Reference
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses nation on live TV — IDF attacking Iranian nuclear sites, scientists & ballistic missile facilities
https://allisraelnews.com/breaking-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-addresses-nation-on-live-tv-idf-attacking-iranian-nuclear-sites-scientists-ballistic-missile-facilities
ISRAEL LAUNCHES PREEMPTIVE STRIKES ON IRAN — Israeli DM declares 'Extreme emergency alert' for all citizens to prepare for retaliatory attacks
IDF: 80-90% of Iranian missiles intercepted, but 24 Israelis killed in attacks
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-857892#google_vignette
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