Critiquing Tony Evans's prophecy sermon on Russia, oil, and Israel
- Why would all of them have a problem with Israel?
- Where does predictive prophecy preaching miss the target the most?
The hosts read and critique a report of pastor Tony Evans walking his congregation through a prophetic calendar based on Matthew 24:3, predicting conflict between Russia and Middle Eastern nations over oil. They push back on equating the modern nation-state of Israel with biblical Israel, citing Paul's redefinition of Israel as all who follow Jesus, and argue Revelation had to mean something to its original audience in Asia Minor rather than forecasting wars over oil. One host asks where the approach misses the target most, prompting discussion of Israel-as-people versus Israel-as-place and the rapture's trajectory. The arc closes with a mockery of the 'rumors of wars' coverage strategy.
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