Holy Chutzpah, Abraham and the Art of the Deal, Israel’s Neighborhood, and Handl (Episode #236)

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🇮🇱 Simple Analysis of Israel’s Neighborhood Based on insights from Eylon Levy ✔ Israel’s regional situation explained in clear, simple terms (link in description). ✔ Strategic threats, shifting alliances, and what believers should be watching. Link: https://x.com/eylonalevy/status/2022702081757348023?s=10 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico! FOI’s North American Ministries is expanding southward into Mexico by: Partnering with local churches Leveraging FOI’s Spanish-speaking staff Promoting a biblical love for Israel from a Latin-American perspective Using Spanish I Love Israel stickers in outreach If this vision stirs your heart, pray about supporting the launch of “Shalom Mexico.” Support by going to foiequip.org 📖 Teaching Segment — Minutia in Genesis: Abraham’s Holy Chutzpah (Genesis 18) Theme: Abraham displayed “holy chutzpah” by interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah. What happens in Genesis 18? God reveals His plan to judge the cities Abraham steps in as intercessor — priest-like, friend-like He negotiates with God (50 → 45 → 40 → 30 → 20 → 10) God agrees each time Tragically, fewer than 10 righteous people were found Why this matters: God is approachable He delights in justice Abraham models intercessory prayer He stands between judgment and mercy A foreshadowing of the priestly role fulfilled perfectly in Messiah   🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up 🏀 News: Deni Avdija Makes NBA History Deni Avdija started for Team World in the NBA All-Star Game First Israeli ever selected as an NBA All-Star Averaging 25.5 pts/game this season Played for Wizards (2020–2024), now Trail Blazers Scored 5 points in the All-Star matchup Wore his Team World jersey with the Israeli flag — a proud moment LeBron James’ Comment When asked about Israeli fans, LeBron James said: “If I have fans over there… I hope I inspire them to be great in sports and in life. I hope someday I can visit.” Former host Mehdi Hasan criticized LeBron, calling him a “disgrace.” https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/israels-olympic-bobsled-team-heads-milan-bid-dubbed-129875719 📰 Culture & Society Update Controversy: “Jews are white” The Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Associations (CONREPA) criticized a proposal to recognize Jewish psychologists as an underrepresented minority. They argued Jews don’t qualify — sparking debate about Jewish identity and antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886837 🇮🇱 Times of Israel Report — Gunmen Confirmed in Gaza Hospitals An international group confirmed the presence of armed gunmen in Gaza hospitals. Doctors Without Borders (Doctors Without Borders) suspended operations due to safety concerns. https://www.timesofisrael.com/doctors-without-borders-suspends-activities-at-gaza-hospital-due-to-presence-of-gunmen/ 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Handl (HAHN-del) Meaning: to negotiate, bargain, or deal, often with detail or haggling. Perfect description of Abraham’s bold exchange with God in Genesis 18.   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. 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