Why Israel?

Why is this one nation, located on a tiny sliver of land along the Mediterranean Coast, so much in the news these days? And what do current events concerning Israel have to do with the promised return of Jesus and the prophetic plans of God for Israel and for our world?

These and other crucial questions are answered in our teachings.

Bible study series Why Israel? (by Rev. John Tweedie)
Why Israel? is an 8 segment (each approximately 35 minutes in length) teaching series featuring Rev. John Tweedie - Chairman, Christians for Israel International. Available in VHS or DVD formats, and suitable for individual or group study, the series was produced in professional T.V. studios in Canada and on location in Israel. The teaching units include first person interviews, images of life in Israel past and present, and cover important topics. Read more..

The book Why Israel? (By Rev Willem J.J. Glashouwer)
Why Israel? Understanding Israel, the Church and the Nations in the Last Days

What is so special about Israel and the Jewish people?
Why was Jesus a Jew?
What is the relationship between Israel and the church?
Why did Israel reject Jesus as Messiah?
What is the significance of Jerusalem to Jews, Christians and Muslims?
Why are the Jews returning back to Israel?
Can we apply the prophetic Scriptures to the current situation in the Middle East?

These are a few of the many questions that Rev. Willem J.J. Glashouwer answers in this timely book. The author considers the teaching of the Old and New Testaments about Israel, the Jewish people, and Gentile believers, and examines what this means for the church in the 21st century. Read more..

DVD series Jerusalem in Focus (By Rev Willem J.J. Glashouwer)
Jerusalem In Focus gives an inside look into God’s work with Israel. We see miracles happen in our days: the Jews are returning to the Promised Land: just as the Bible prophesied. It brings to light that God has not forgotten the Jewish people and that Jesus is coming soon! Jerusalem In Focus explains why Christians must bless the Jewish people and how Israel is a sign of hope to the world. Read more..