BONUS! Modern Israel: Theological Discussion with Rev. Dr. Mike Middendorf

What do the ancient scriptures reveal about Israel's role in the modern world? Grasp the complexity of this enigma as we sit down with Pastor Jeff Sutherland from Christ Greenfield and seasoned professor Reverend Dr. Mike Middendorf from Concordia University. We navigate through the maze of history, tracing Israel's captivity across different eras, and unraveling how the Abrahamic covenant ties back to the Torah.We extend our discourse to the promises made to Abraham and his descendants, as outlined in Genesis 12 and 18. Drawing parallels to the Church's mission in today's world, we illuminate how Jesus is the fulfillment of what Israel could not accomplish. Navigating through the controversy surrounding Romans 9 and 11, we also delve into the intriguing concept of how Gentiles are grafted into the tree of Israel.Let's plunge into symbolism and apocalyptic literature, interpreting Ezekiel and Revelation through Lutheran hermeneutical lens. We then veer into the realm of politics, examining the current U.S. foreign policy towards Israel and the broader political landscape of the Middle East. As we culminate our discussion, let's ponder on the need for repentance, the return to a right relationship with God, and the importance of consuming the right information in our chaotic world.Support the show⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org