Israel, Prophecy, and the Second Coming | The Well Podcast S3E20

In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman and Pastor Phil Hopper dive into the prophetic significance of current events in Israel. After a powerful and eye-opening trip to the Holy Land, Pastor Phil gives a unique perspective on these events and shares why so many believe we are living in truly prophetic times. Unlike previous trips, Pastor Phil engaged in conversations with devout Jewish people and explored rarely accessed sites like Shiloh and Joshua’s altar. He heard Jewish people articulate why they believe they’re living in prophetic times and witnessed the complexity and tragedy of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The trip gave him and other American pastors a firsthand understanding of the situation, helping them counteract misinformation and provide biblically grounded perspectives on the events. Pastor Phil examines the theological debate around "replacement theology," arguing for the ongoing significance of God’s covenant with Israel. He traces the historical, scriptural, and archeological evidence for Israel’s claim to the land back to biblical prophecies that support their claim. Hear how the recent fulfillment of prophecies, the discovery of the red heifers, and the ongoing conflict in Israel connect to God’s unbroken covenant with His people and the return of the Messiah. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners: Pray for peace in Jerusalem. Support Israel. Remember God’s love for all people in that region. Listeners will be challenged to view world events through a biblical lens and stand with God’s chosen people. 00:00 – Introduction & Prophetic Significance of Events in Israel 04:00 – Red Heifers in Shiloh 10:00 – Rebuilding the Temple 13:00 – Joshua’s Altar & Archeological Evidence 15:00 – Purpose of Pastor Phil’s Trip to Israel 17:40 – Replacement Theology & God’s Covenant with Israel 26:00 – The Aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel 34:20 – Political and Theological Implications 35:07 – Praying for Peace in Israel 41:40 – Christian-Jewish Relationships & Evangelism 44:43 – How the Trip Changed Pastor Phil 48:49 – Closing Prayer -- Don’t forget to click the “BELL” to subscribe to receive episodes and spiritual encouragement every week! More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Website: https://livingproof.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels/ Abundant Life exists to see lives changed by Jesus by being living proof of a loving God to a watching world.