Bible Prophecy, the Rapture, & Why Christians Should Support Israel

About this sermon

On this week’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg once again invites Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to join him on the mic—this time diving deep into the significance of Israel, the Jewish roots of Christianity, and why Bible prophecy is more relevant now than ever. Together, Greg and Jeremiah tackle some of the big questions facing the church today: Why is antisemitism suddenly on the rise in academic and cultural spaces? What does it mean that many Christians have forgotten the Jewish identity of Jesus? And how should believers respond to the charged debates about Israel’s right to exist? With honest (and sometimes challenging) storytelling, they share moving moments, from visiting Holocaust sites to gifting armored ambulances to Israel in Jesus’ name. Whether you’re hungry for honest answers, passionate about prophecy, or seeking a deeper connection to biblical history, this episode will equip you to defend your faith and stand with Israel—rooted in God’s timeless Word. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Jesus Was—and Is—Jewish: A Forgotten Truth 00:40 A 1,000-Year-Old Torah Scroll Smuggled from Iraq 03:32 Greg Laurie Gifts an Armored Ambulance to Israel 04:36 The Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses 05:44 Visiting Buchenwald: The Reality of Evil and History 07:18 Why Christians Should Support Israel 09:32 Why the Rapture Is Less Talked About Today 10:49 Seminaries, Calvinism, and “Replacement” Theology 12:47 Romans 11:26—God's Unbreakable Plans for Israel 13:55 The Prophetic Significance of Israel’s Regathering 15:23 Correcting Misconceptions: Christians and Israel’s Future 17:46 A Second-Century Coin & The Origin of “Palestine” 20:24 Debunking “I Only Oppose Zionism” Trope 21:20 The Biblical Mandate to Visit Israel 23:09 Jesus and the Temple Tax—Understanding His Jewishness 24:22 Is “Rapture” Really in the Bible? 27:10 Harpazo Explained: The Rapture and Greek Nuance 28:38 Differences Between the Rapture and Second Coming 31:00 Martin Luther, Prophecy, and Evangelism in Troubled Times 32:42 Warning Against Date-Setting: Balance in End Times Teaching 36:58 Provoking Israel to Jealousy—A Personal Story 38:15 Why Every Christian Should Go to Israel 40:14 Rediscovering the Jewishness of Jesus & Importance of Prophecy 41:07 Final Encouragement: Study Eschatology and Speak Up for Israel --- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. GUEST BIO: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston is a renowned theologian, author, and cultural apologist, celebrated for his dynamic teaching on biblical scholarship, Jewish-Christian relations, and Christian worldview. Holding multiple seminary degrees, including a PhD, Dr. Johnston combines academic depth with a passion for making faith relevant today. As a leader of the world’s largest Christian Worldview conference and a frequent tour guide in Israel, he brings ancient Scripture to life with vivid historical insights—recently sharing the significance of a 1,000-year-old Torah scroll and rare temple tax coin. Dr. Johnston’s writing and ministry, including his acclaimed book Unimaginable, emphasize the enduring promises to Israel, the Jewishness of Jesus, and the contemporary importance of biblical prophecy. His work equips believers to confidently engage rising cultural challenges and support Israel from a biblical perspective. Connect with Dr. Johnston: Website: www.jeremiahjohnston.com Twitter: @jeremyjohnston Instagram: @jeremiah.johnston ___________________________________________________________________________________ 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/

Topics

• Bible Study
• Second Coming
• Prophecy & End Times