The Nations Gather in Zion

We are delighted to present the latest edition of the Word from Jerusalem magazine, which features inspiring highlights from the ICEJ’s recent Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem and a powerful, faith-strengthening Bible teaching you will not want to miss!

ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler explores the ten declarations made by the Lord concerning Israel in these last days, drawn from the ten times God proclaims ‘Thus says the Lord’ in Zechariah 8. These “Ten Principles for Israel’s Restoration” are a reminder that, despite man’s plans, God’s divine decrees for Israel and the nations will prevail.

This year’s Feast of Tabernacles was a special time when God’s presence was truly in our midst, from the opening Remembrance ceremony with the Gaza border communities to the closing Prayer Vigil and Healing Service. Please enjoy the amazing highlights and reports from the Feast. If you were unable to join us this year, please mark your calendar for Sukkot next year to join the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem from 25 September to 2 October. Our theme for next year’s Feast is “The Lord Roars from Zion”, based on Joel 3:16.

ICEJ Senior Vice President & Spokesman David Parsons also offers valuable insights into Israel’s current situation in his commentary on Decoding the Trump Plan for Gaza. Plus, we provide excerpts from two recent ICEJ statements to help you defend Israel on key issues, including: The Dangers and Defects of Recognising a Palestinian State and The Duplicitous Charge of Genocide Against Israel.

Meanwhile, the ICEJ has undertaken major rebuilding projects in the southern Gaza border region to assist Israel’s recovery after the October 7 terrorist attack. Read about the progress made so far on the Sadot HaNegev Agro-Tech School and the Kibbutz Urim Animal Therapy Corner, and also see how the Christian Embassy is also supporting small businesses to recover from the war’s economic impact.

In addition, Aliyah support remains a key focus of the ICEJ. Every sponsored flight, every youth camp, and every preparatory seminar represents a step on the journey of Jewish return to the Land of Israel. Read about the recent pre-Aliyah seminars which the ICEJ supported in Vilnius, Lithuania and how we helped Ethiopian Jews fulfil their dream of coming home.

Additionally, see how the ICEJ team at the Haifa Home served Holocaust survivors in the Haifa region during the recent Jewish High Holidays and the exciting adventures survivors are now embarking upon, thanks to a dedicated van for their outings.

Discover as well how ICEJ branches are actively supporting Israel through conferences, prayer campaigns and pro-Israel rallies worldwide, including in the UK, Canada, Germany and the Philippines, while Christians in the Central African Republic gathered to celebrate Sukkot with a special Feast watch party.

As the year 2025 comes to a close, we sincerely thank you for your ongoing support of the Christian Embassy. As you read through this edition of the Word from Jerusalem magazine, we hope you feel encouraged by our joint efforts to bless and comfort Israel together.