Are Christians Required by God to Support Israel — Even in Gaza and Iran?

This episode began with an honest question from a white evangelical Christian — a former Trump voter who reached out through the Hey Pastor Ben email series. He asked:“Is it really required for Christians to support Israel no matter what they do? Or is there room for us to question — and still be faithful?”That question has shaped the theology of millions, influenced foreign policy, funded war, and been used to claim that God demands allegiance to a government in order to give His blessing. The verse often quoted is Genesis 12:3: “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you.”But what does that actually mean today — and who does it apply to? In this episode, we walk through 12 of the most urgent questions Christians are asking right now — questions about scripture, Zionism, blessing, ancestry, covenant, empire, prophecy, and what it actually means to follow Jesus when injustice is unfolding in real time.Questions like:— Is the State of Israel a fulfillment of prophecy — or a product of politics?— Who is actually closer to Abraham: those in power, or those being occupied?— Is opposing Zionism the same as opposing Jews?— What does it really mean to “bless Israel”?— And if our faith can’t tell the difference between justice and domination — is it still following Christ? This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about telling the truth.And it ends with a prayer that may offend you — unless you’ve already begun to see the gospel more clearly. To ask your own question, email me at [email protected]’m listening. And I’ll tell you the truth.