🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast

Episode Title: God’s Word: A Lamp in a Dark World

Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig

Date: Week of October 16, 2025

🕯️ Opening Thoughts

Chris:

All living Israeli hostages are home, but many of the deceased still haven’t been returned by Hamas — and that should weigh on all of us. Israel continues to live with the reality of evil nearby and moral confusion worldwide. Even Hitler knew when the war was over — but Hamas, even surrounded, can’t release its grip on Gaza. The world is watching, and Israel still stands.

✡️ Tikvah Team Spotlight

One of our Tikvah volunteers, a public school teacher in New Jersey, is courageously raising awareness about the NJEA magazine editor’s pro-Palestinian activism. Her work has drawn serious attention—Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has even called for the editor’s removal after antisemitic, violent posts came to light.

[Read more: https://newjerseyglobe.com/education/gottheimer-calls-for-firing-of-njea-magazine-editor-after-alleged-anti-semitic-violent-posts/]

Chris:

This is what courage looks like—standing for truth where God has placed you.

💬 Sticker Story

Chris: “My niece sells antiques online and got an order from Haifa, Israel. She slipped a few FOI ‘I Stand With Israel’ stickers in the box. That’s making the most of every opportunity.”

Colossians 4:5 — “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.”

🕎 Psalm 119 Reflection – NUN (vv.105–112)

Theme: God’s Word Guides, Guards, and Grounds Us

Guides (105–106):

• Provides direction — “Your word is a lamp to my feet.”
  
  
  
  


• Demands obedience — “I have sworn and confirmed…”
  
  
  
  

Guards (107–110):

• Revives the afflicted
  
  
  
  


• Directs us to pray
  
  
  
  


• Keeps us from straying
  
  
  
  

Grounds (111–112):

• Our heritage forever (Deut. 33:4)
  
  
  
  


• Produces rejoicing
  
  
  
  


• Leads to heartfelt obedience
  
  
  
  

🔰 Psalm 119 – SAMEK (vv.113–120)

Theme: Faith in the Midst of Enemies

• Rejection of Evil (113–115): Hate double-mindedness, love God’s law.
  
  
  
  


• Reliance on the Word (116–119): Find refuge and hope in God’s promises.
  
  
  
  


• Request for Mercy (120): Tremble before God’s judgments; depend on His compassion.
  
  
  
  

Takeaway: People of faith will face opposition, but God’s Word gives direction, strength, and courage.

🗞️ News Round-Up

• Europe’s Unease: Politico reports that Europe may not be as impressed with the new peace deal as public statements suggest.
  
  https://apple.news/AQQfjzL3mS8KJNjifAxAzNQ
  
  
  
  


• Inside Israel: Activist Rudy Rochman shares updates from the ground — https://youtu.be/BEi0nzzprdw
  
  
  
  


• Knesset Disruption: Arab-Israeli lawmakers Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif protest President Trump’s speech, holding illegal signs calling for recognition of a Palestinian state.
  
  (Context: Knesset rules forbid such displays in the plenum.)
  
  
  
  

💬 Yiddish Phrase of the Day

“A glick hot dich getrofen!” – literally “A piece of luck hit you!” but used sarcastically: “Big deal!”

Steve:

Perfect for when someone says, “I found the deal of the century,” and you reply—“A glick hot dich getrofen!”

📚 Closing Thoughts

In a world filled with confusion, propaganda, and fear, the believer’s compass remains steady:

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:10 5

Equip yourself with Scripture.

Stand with Israel.

Shine the Light.

 

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• 📖 Devotionals:
  
  
  
  
  
  
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