The Significance of Jerusalem: A Call to Prayer, Worship, and Support for Israel

Date: September 2014
Speaker: Robert Stern

Description:
In this passionate message, the speaker highlights the deep spiritual importance of Jerusalem and the need for fervent prayer and worship. He emphasizes standing with Israel in their God-given homeland.

- "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may they prosper who love you." (Psalm 122:6)
- "I will restore David’s fallen shelter— I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins— and will rebuild it as it used to be," (Amos 9:11)
- "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord." (Jeremiah 30:17)

Bible References:
- Amos 9:11
- Amos 9:14-15
- Zechariah 12:2-3
- Zechariah 14:4
- 1 Chronicles 15:16
- 1 Chronicles 16:6
- 1 Chronicles 16:37
- 1 Samuel 3:1
- Isaiah 11:1
- Revelation 18:4
- Deuteronomy 7:9
- Jeremiah 31:10
- Zechariah 8:3

Summary:
The speaker passionately calls Christians to focus on the deep spiritual importance of Jerusalem, reminding them that it is the city God has chosen. He urges fervent prayer and worship focused on God's presence, not relying on technology and schedules. Standing with Israel in their homeland is also emphasized, along with waking up the Esther generation to counter radical Islam and secularism. The endurance of the Jewish people throughout centuries of persecution testifies to God's faithfulness. As we embrace Kingdom culture, we must build God's presence in our communities. The global attention on Jerusalem today shows the significance of the Jewish people's return to their land.