Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People? | Pastor Greg Laurie

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Join Pastor Greg Laurie in this compelling conversation with bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel Rosenberg as they tackle one of the most important questions facing the church today: Are Christians called to evangelize Jewish people? In this eye-opening discussion, Rosenberg shares his personal journey from skeptical Jewish background to faith in Christ, reveals shocking statistics about Jewish believers in Jesus today, and explains why most churches are missing a crucial part of the Great Commission. You'll discover powerful insights about Bible prophecy, the role of modern Israel, and why understanding God's heart for the Jewish people is essential for every believer. Plus, don't miss the fascinating discussion about China's role in end times prophecy and the incredible spiritual awakening happening behind communist persecution. Whether you're a pastor, Bible student, or simply curious about God's plan for Israel and the nations, this conversation will challenge and inspire your faith. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Opening: Why Churches Aren't Reaching Jewish People 01:03 - Joel Rosenberg's Childhood & Background 02:34 - From Class Clown to Prophecy Expert 05:54 - Teaching Bible Prophecy: Avoiding Common Pitfalls 08:53 - Lessons from "The Late Great Planet Earth" 11:47 - Learning from Tim LaHaye: Russia-Iran Alliance Predictions 14:38 - When Prophecy Seemed Impossible (Soviet Union Era) 17:16 - The Importance of Planting Prophetic Seeds 20:50 - Reaching Wider Audiences Through Fiction 23:28 - How Novels Opened Doors to World Leaders 26:26 - Speaking Truth in Hostile Environments 29:15 - The Challenge of Jewish Evangelism 32:24 - Personal Testimony: From Confusion to Christ 35:24 - Are Jewish People Still God's Chosen? 40:55 - Ezekiel's Prophecy and Modern Israel 44:15 - Dramatic Increase in Jewish Believers 47:04 - How the Holocaust Affected Jewish-Christian Relations 49:57 - Isaiah 53: The Suffering Servant 52:42 - Messianic Prophecies: Child Born in Bethlehem 55:53 - The Bethlehem Connection to Jesus 58:41 - Using Old Testament to Reach Jewish People 01:01:15 - Jesus Came to His Own People First 01:04:15 - Showing Love Opens Doors for the Gospel 01:07:26 - China's Growing Military Threat (2027 Timeline) 01:10:20 - Fiction Preview: "The Beijing Betrayal" 01:13:31 - China's Spiritual Awakening vs. Government Persecution 01:13:57 - China as "Kings of the East" in Revelation 01:16:32 - Closing Thoughts on Israel, Jewish Evangelism & Prophecy ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe so you are notified as soon as a new video arrives. Get exclusive content on the Harvest+ Streaming App, including Harvest Films, TV shows and hundreds of messages from Pastor Greg Laurie. Available on Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TV! Watch here: https://watch.harvest.org/ To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/

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