Blessors of Israel

Are we in what the Bible calls the “end times”? If so, what are the signs? And is Israel’s war against Hamas setting the stage for the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd shared a Prophecy Update at Calvary Chapel Worship Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. During this segment of their Prophecy Update, Pastor Rich introduces some of the prophetic signs mentione...

For a moment it appeared that anti-Semitism would decline after Hamas slaughtered innocent Jews on October 7th. But that moment was quickly replaced by an increase in anti-Semitism across the globe. Why? During Episode 27 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Matthew Casey Langston, a member of the Board of Directors at Blessors of Israel, discuss the surprising rise of anti-Sem...

One tragic story after another has filled the headlines and social media platforms after the terrorist organization, Hamas, savagely attacked Israel on Saturday, October 7th. During Episode 26 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Matthew Casey Langston, a member of the Board of Directors for Blessors of Israel, shares with Pastor Rich Jones how his family members living in Sderot, Israel narrowly es...

The nations of the world are taking their stand “for or against” Israel as Israel’s war against Hamas rages on. Which nations are against Israel and why? During Episode 25 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd share an update on Israel’s war against Hamas. They also discuss which nations are aligning against Israel and why this realignment is setting the stage f...

Are terrorists invading the United States? Is the United States susceptible to a terrorist attack similar to the heinous Hamas attack against Israel on October 7th? During Episode 24 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd analyze recent statistics and terror alerts issued by various U.S. agencies and offer recommendations so that Christians may know how to respon...

The nations are realigning before our very eyes. In fact, there is a new alliance of nations called “BRICS” that is literally transforming the global stage. Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. During this concluding se...

The Middle East is a powder keg. Initial support for Israel and her right to defend herself after being attacked by Hamas on October 7th has begun to dwindle as Israel pounds Gaza in preparation for a ground assault. The battle lines are being drawn as the U.S. sends two aircraft carrier groups to the Mediterranean in support of Israel while Iran threatens to attack Israel and the U.S. in support...

Israel has been accused of being an apartheid state because of the Palestinian refugees within its borders. Is this accusation true? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. During this portion of his teaching, Pastor Rich...

Israel is at war with Hamas along its southern border and there are threats of war from Hezbollah to the north. Over the years, many have proposed that a Two-State Solution is needed to solve the tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. In light of recent headlines, is a Two-State solution truly possible? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem”...

The Middle East is in turmoil. Israel is at war with Hamas along the southern border. Hezbollah is threatening war against Israel to the north. The U.S. has sent two aircraft carrier groups to the Mediterranean as the Israel Defense Forces prepare for a ground assault against the Gaza Strip. During Episode 22 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd discuss the eve...

Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. In an unprecedented, coordinated attack by air, land, and sea, Hamas forces penetrated Israel’s southern border and killed over 1,000 Israeli soldiers and citizens and took over 130 people hostage. During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd breakdown the events t...

Six days in 1967 were pivotal in Israel’s history. Those six consequential days in 1967 dramatically transformed Israel’s landscape from what it had been after David Ben-Gurion declared its Independence on May 14, 1948. Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon,...

Five Arab nations declared war on the State of Israel after it declared its independence on May 14, 1948. Against all odds, Israel won the War of Independence. Why did Israel succeed when others thought it would surely fail? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Ore...

After the State of Israel won the War of Independence many of the Palestinian Arabs living in Israel became refugees. How did this happen? There are many hotly debated narratives as to why the Palestinians became refugees. Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Orego...

On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared the establishment of the State of Israel. What was the Arab response to Israel’s Declaration of Independence? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. During this portion of Pastor...

Deadlines are the catalysts for change. After World War II, the British Empire issued a hard deadline to the United Nations, May 15, 1948. What is the significance of May 15, 1948? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. D...

Adolf Hitler had an answer for “The Jewish Question,” it was called “The Final Solution.” What was “The Jewish Question” and how did Hitler plan to answer that question with his “Final Solution?” Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the S...

In 1917, Antisemitism spread like a fire after the Bolshevik Revolution which caused Jews to flee Russia for their lives. Waves of Jews returned to the Promised Land, the land that God promised Abram (Genesis 15). How did the Arabs living in what was then called Palestine respond to the arrival of Jews from Russia and other parts of the world? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History...

The year 1917 was a year of great significance in human history and for the eventual re-establishment of the state of Israel. On November 2, 1917, a document was issued by the British government that was celebrated by Jews around the world because it gave them hope that one day they might return to their Promised Land. It was called the Balfour Declaration. Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about...

To understand the modern Palestinian problem, one must understand the role that antisemitism played in the re-establishment of the state of Israel. Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. During this portion of his teachin...

Antisemitism plays a significant role in the history of Israel and the modern Palestinian problem. Unfortunately, antisemitism can be traced back to those within Christianity who blamed the Jews for the death of Jesus Christ. Should the Jews be blamed for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Wors...

In Luke 21:20-24, Jesus Christ prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem which occurred in A.D. 70. What happened to Israel after Jerusalem fell? Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. During this portion of his teaching...

Recently, Pastor Rich Jones taught about “The History of the Modern Palestinian Problem” at Calvary Chapel Worship Center (https://www.calvaryhillsboro.org/) in Hillsboro, Oregon. During this portion of his teaching, Pastor Rich shares why Israel came to be called "Palestine." Once you watch this video, you will understand why Israel's enemies prefer to call the Promised Land "P...

The BRICS group of nations just held their 15th Annual Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit promised to have a seismic impact on the global economy and it delivered on its promise. During Episode 20 of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd breakdown the details of the BRICS Summit and explain the significance of this alliance in light of Bible prophecy....

“Israel is an apartheid state” is a frequent headline in the mainstream media. Is this accusation true? Is Israel an apartheid state? During Episode 19, Pastor Rich Jones and Dr. Matthew Dodd answer this question by looking at the issues involving the West Bank settlements. Pastor Jones and Dr. Dodd conclude the podcast by revealing the identity of one nation in the Middle East that is acting like...