🎙 Jew and Gentile Podcast — “The Darker the Night, the More Glorious the Sunrise”
Key Verse

“I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

— Matthew 16:18

🕯 Opening Thought

The darker the world becomes, the brighter the light of God’s truth shines.

Even in chaos, Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 remind us that the Church will endure and triumph.

Like dawn breaking after the longest night, God’s redemptive plan cannot be stopped.

💬 Current Events & Commentary
1. Israel and Gaza: The Division Strategy

Israel is dividing Gaza into two zones — a fascinating strategic play.

The section under Israeli control will likely see rapid development with international backing.

The Hamas-controlled areas will struggle to access construction materials.

At some point, Gazans will have to decide: build a normal life or stay under Hamas rule.

2. Michelle Bachmann at Family Research Council

Michelle Bachmann said, “Gaza is God’s land,” warning America to stay spiritually alert.

Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29xoDyqXD9U

3. Hugh Hewitt and Haviv Retig Gur Discussion

A deep conversation about Israel’s resilience and moral clarity in the face of evil.

Watch here:

https://youtu.be/dI6Tn9Rm_HY?si=iq3pnNjLf0VabSqz

📖 Psalm 119:11 3–120 — SAMEK

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.” (v.114)

Rejection of Evil (vv.113–115)

• Hatred for double-mindedness and moral compromise.
  
  
  
  


• Choosing to love God’s commandments and reject the company of the wicked.
  
  
  
  


• God’s Word provides refuge from adversaries.
  
  
  
  

Relying on God’s Word (vv.116–119)

• Asking God to uphold and sustain according to His promises.
  
  
  
  


• Hope and comfort found in Scripture during affliction.
  
  
  
  


• Staying faithful to God’s statutes despite opposition.
  
  
  
  

Request for Mercy (v.120)

• Trembling before God’s righteous judgments.
  
  
  
  


• Depending on His mercy to endure trials and remain steadfast.
  
  
  
  

Application:

People of faith have enemies. Life is not easy.

But God’s Word provides the direction, courage, and strength needed to stand firm.

📰 News Highlights

Jerusalem Post: Each hostage in Israel receives a personalized nutrition plan, meals based on blood tests, and family-brought dishes.

https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-870523?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share

Breitbart: China cracks down on Christians, jailing underground church pastors.

https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/10/13/china-cracks-down-christians-jails-underground-church-pastors/

Times of Israel: British man claims he was detained after his Star of David offended pro-Palestinian protesters.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-man-claims-he-was-detained-after-star-of-david-antagonized-pro-palestinian-protesters/

✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day

Vos fun Got (וואָס פֿון גאָט) — “Word of God.”

Used to describe something sacred, reliable, or divinely true.

Example: “When the Bible speaks, it’s vos fun Got — the true Word of God.”

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