A Biblical Framework for Thinking About Israel
This is a longer piece because the moment requires it.
The conversation around Israel has become one of the most emotionally charged and spiritually confusing discussions in the Church right now. Many believers feel pressure to speak immediately, choose sides quickly, and express certainty loudly, often without the space to actually think biblically.
What follows is a full, careful, Scripture-anchored framework drawn from the public teaching of Josh Howerton, including his Live Free podcast episode “Does the Bible Command Christians to Support the Nation of Israel?” along with his sermons and commentary related to Israel, war, prophecy, and Christian response…
What does Jesus say about wars and rumors of wars?
Anchor texts: Matthew 24:6–8, Mark 13:7–8, Luke 21:9–11, Revelation 6
When Jesus says:
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars… see that you are not alarmed… the end is not yet.” (Matthew 24:6)
He’s doing two things at once:
Describing the normal turbulence of a fallen world
Discipling His people not to interpret turbulence as permission to panic
Revelation doesn’t contradict that. It deepens it…
Is What’s Happening in the World Spiritual Warfare?
A Biblical Look at Specific Events Christians Are Witnessing Right Now
Key Scriptures:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…” — Ephesians 6:12
“See that you are not alarmed… these things must take place.” — Matthew 24:6
“God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33
Short answer: not everything happening in the world is spiritual warfare, but many current events reveal…
How to Stay Spiritually Sober in a 24/7 News Cycle
(A Christian Guide to Not Losing Your Mind)
Scripture:
“Be sober-minded; be watchful.” — 1 Peter 5:8
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
Let’s be honest.
Most of us didn’t wake up planning to spiral. We just opened our phones. One headline turned into twelve. One “quick check” turned into forty minutes. And suddenly your chest is tight, your spirit is tired, and you’re emotionally prepared for the apocalypse before breakfast.
Welcome to the 24/7 news cycle where everything is breaking, nothing is resolved, and peace feels like a luxury item. The Bible has a word for how Christians are meant to live in moments like this: sober-minded.
Not panicked. Not numb. Not obsessed. Sober.