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Hot Topics: Israel - thinking Christianly about ancient and modern Israel
| Special Event | 21/09/2025 | Andrew Heard
As Christians, do we have an obligation to think in a particular way about the state of Israel? Is the modern day state of Israel the same thing as ancient Israel? What might we expect concerning prophecies made in the Bible about Israel, the land, and their fulfilment in present times?
Judges 13-16
Judges 13:1-5 | EV Church | 23/06/2013 | Andrew Heard
Andrew unpacks the Judge Samson. Despite Gods continued mercy and love, Israel again did evil in the sight of The Lord. The Philistine oppression was more subtle, and This time Israel doesn't cry out for The Lord. Samson's parents were God fearing and he was dedicated as a Nazirite. In chapter 14. Samson ignored the requirements of the vow. His riddle was an arrogant provocation. Samson had a problem with his eyes, & discipline - which undermines his actions. Samson was physically strong but of weak character. God used this broken man. He used Samson to stir up the Philistines to oppress Israel, to stir up Israel to cry out for The Lord. God is the deliverer !
Judges 19-21
Judges 19:1-2125 | EV Church | 7/07/2013 | Andrew Hayes
Andrew Hayes unpacks the last 3 chapters of Judges. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did as they saw fit. These chapters demonstrate the depravity of humanity proving that we are not basically good people. Judges starts with the death of Joshua, and Israel's disobedience in failing to conquer their promised land and ends with Israel in civil war against Benjamin, in desparate need of a king! When you are a slave to evil forces the arrival of a king is such good news. Jesus is the King that unlike human leaders provides salvation, rescuing us from sin.
God covenants with his people (the covenant and 10 commandments)
Exodus 19:1-8 | EV Church | 1/09/2024 | Jez Reynolds
God wants Israel as his treasured possession. Jez Reynolds takes us through the covenant with Israel mediated by Moses at Mt Sinai, that also points to the need for a better new covenant found in Jesus.
God covenants with his people (the covenant and 10 commandments)
Exodus 19:1-8 | EV Night | 1/09/2024 | Jez Reynolds
God wants Israel as his treasured possession. Jez Reynolds takes us through the covenant with Israel mediated by Moses at Mt Sinai, that also points to the need for a better new covenant found in Jesus.
Digging Deeper: Entering the World of Kings - The Archaeology of Ancient Israel
1 & 2 Kings | Special Event | 11/08/2025 | Hans Kristensen
Hear about the rich history of the Old Testament Kings. We welcome speaker Hans Kristensen, a Pastor, who is also completing a bachelor of Ancient History, majoring in the archaeology, and history of Israel and the Hebrew Bible.
Week 3: Numbers 16:1-11
Numbers 16:1-11 | EV Church | 13/08/2017 | Grahame Fuller
The laws of the land
Week 6: Numbers 23:5-12
Numbers 23:5-12 | EV Church | 27/08/2017 | Andrew Heard
1 Samuel 8:10-22
1 Samuel 8:10-22 | EV Church | 3/05/2015 | Andrew Heard
Andrew Heard highlights the characteristics of God and humanity in the context of Israel's request for a King; suggesting that it's possible for things that appear neutral to be seriously wrong. Are you reflecting on your motivations for truly trusting God in all of life's circumstances, appreciative of His amazing gracefulness?
Week 10: Numbers 32:1-13
Numbers 32:1-13 | EV Church | 24/09/2017 | Jez Reynolds
Like Israel, we've been called to a far better land that is beyond our sight and in our future. Do you see it with Jesus' eyes? Are you investing there, longing for there, pressing on to there?