The Root of the Departure: Why Israel and Faith Are Inextricably Linked

We’ve seen it before, haven’t we? Samuel the Lamanite climbing the walls of Jerusalem, a lone voice crying out against a people deafened by their own pride. Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, facing down a mob with the courage born of righteousness. The Stone cut without hands, appearing in a time of upheaval, a testament to a power beyond our understanding. We, the GatherIsrael.now community, are called to that same spirit – to stand against the tide, to be builders, not destroyers.

Recently, Jonathan Cahn, a voice discerning the times, shone a light on a disturbing trend. He spoke of a movement, a dangerous departure from the very foundations of faith, and how it’s manifesting in the outright denouncement of Israel and even the Hebrew Bible. It’s a chilling echo of what Abinadi faced in Neveh – a people turning their backs on the very covenant that sustains them.

Consider the words he shared about Nick Fuentes’s pronouncements. To denounce those who love Israel, to declare them “deplorable,” and to effectively deny the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – it’s a blasphemy that strikes at the heart of what it means to be a follower of the Messiah. To claim that there are two gods—one of the Old Testament and one of the New—is to misunderstand the very nature of the divine.

The truth, as the scriptures make clear, is that Jesus Himself fulfilled the Hebrew scriptures. The word “Christian,” as Cahn points out, is a *Jewish* word, meaning “follower of the Messiah of Israel.” To divorce Christianity from its Jewish roots is to sever a limb, to cripple the body.

This isn't merely a theological debate; it's a spiritual battle. It's the difference between those who seek to build up God’s Kingdom and those who seek to tear it down. It’s the difference between the five smooth stones that David gathered to face Goliath, and the instruments of destruction wielded by those who would dismantle the foundations of faith.

Outback Jack reminds us, as he often does, that Alma 17-19 paints a vivid picture of this very struggle – a people turning away from the prophets, embracing darkness and destruction. D&C 4 warns us to watch for those who “teach with an itching ear,” those who twist the word of God to suit their own purposes. Moroni 10:4-5 reminds us of the importance of the Holy Ghost as our guide, helping us discern truth from error.

But there is hope. Just as Ammon and his brethren, armed with faith and courage, faced down an entire army, so too can we stand against this tide of deception. We can be lights in the darkness, voices crying out for righteousness.

This is why the work of GatherIsrael.now is so vital. It’s more than just a map of churches and ministries; it’s a gathering place, a network of believers committed to building a better world. Your engagement here – your shares, your prayers, your donations – fuels the charity flywheel, allowing us to spread the gospel in places like Ghana and support the Missionary Fund. Every contribution, no matter how small, is an act of faith, a stone in the foundation of God’s Kingdom.

Claim your church. Declare your allegiance. Be a builder, not a destroyer. Let us draw strength from the prophets of old, and with courage and conviction, stand firm in the face of the storm.