#211: Longtime Pro-Israel Pastor's Wisdom For Christians About War And The Jewish People

Run The Race

As concerns grow about war against Israel escalating even more in the Middle East, with major attacks expected from Iran, our latest guest on this podcast is a man who's traveled hundreds of thousands of miles to and from the Holy Land for the past few decades. He has advice for Christians about what to do in the midst of this war in Israel. He also talks about what could happen next in the Holy Land...the relationship between Jews and Christ-followers...what it was like being a hippie rock star in the 1970's and part of the "Jesus Revolution"...plus what husbands are instructed to do for their wives, as he's written a book about. Make sure to subscribe, like "Run The Race." (4:30) After an update on news out of Israel...we hear from Pastor Victor Styrsky, who's now working at a church in Florida after 17 years helping to lead Christians United For Israel (CUFI). I went to Israel with him on a group trip a decade ago! He says many Christians are Not pro-Israel...but he explains how praying, voting, God's miracles can change things in this conflict. (10:55) There's been a war since the rebirth of the nation of Israel in 1948, but can it escalate more than from the gruesome deaths in last Fall's attack and beyond? And will America get more involved in this war? (20:01) I asked him about the differences and kinship between Christians and Jews. Victor reminds us Jews wrote most of the Bible and Jesus was Jewish. He says the separation, in part, comes from the arrogance of Christianity and man. We go through some quick history, but why is there still anti-semitism today? This associate pastor points to people being haters of God. He says we all have a lot to learn, some of that in one of the books he authored "Honest to God": https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Zionists-Confront-Questions-Answered/dp/1934440493. (38:38) This pro-Israel advocate was also a hippie rock n roller in the 1970's who had a popular touring band being focused on in a new documentary releasing next month called "Waterfall: A 70s Rock Band": https://www.harriscenter.net/waterfall. He and bandmates also became "Jesus freaks" and were part of that Jesus Revolution. (42:43) Pastor Victor has also written several books, one called "Wifecoach4men." He gives us some advice on husbands having the responsibility to cherish and nourish our wives. (49:49) Closing out the podcast, he gives dates (just a few days from now) when he believes Iran will attack Israel, and it's on holy days. He prays God will do miracles. And he implores people to stand with Israel, like we stand with Almighty God! (54:45) Victor prays on the pod too. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast! Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and all past episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.