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04/16/2026

Christ is King. All Christians should full-throatedly affirm that proposition. However, it is important to recognize the manner in which Christ's kingdom has and is going out over all the earth.

When the Messiah walked the earth, he did so in the form of a servant. Lowly, humble, riding on a donkey's c**t. He established His kingdom through the cross, not through the sword. The message of that kingdom--what we commonly call the Gospel--is delivered through proclamation, not through coercion (see Romans 10). The sword by which the kingdom expands is the Word of God preached and believed upon (Hebrews 4:12).

One day, this same Messiah will come riding a white horse, bearing a true sword to judge the earth. In that day, the wicked will be trodden down to ashes, and the righteous will accompany the risen king Jesus on his campaign of conquest over all the earth. The manner of Christ's kingdom advance will shift from proclamation to coercion. All will bend their knees in submission to this triumphant king of glory, either willingly or unwillingly. The Son of God will have the glory He is due, and every enemy put under His feet.

But that day has not yet come. And until it does, Christians should not operate as if we live in the reality of the second coming. That is not to say that we should not seek righteousness in our governance, or that we should not promote Christian principles and values in the public square. These are certainly good and proper things. But as individual Christians, we must prioritize wielding the sword that we are authorized to use in expanding Christ's kingdom: the Word of God.

Too often, the shape of online discourse amongst Christians is one of "us vs. them." Any proclamation of the Gospel is buried under animus and hatred for those who need that very message. The "them" in this equation commonly becomes more and more nebulous, until it ultimately finds a focal point. Lately--and often throughout history--that focal point becomes the Jewish people. No longer do we remember that Jewish people need the Gospel as much as we did. Instead, our efforts are focused against their current wickedness (the same wickedness in which we once walked, as Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:1-4).

We can, in the same breath, proclaim that Christ is King, and also that He stands with His hands open to even the most rebellious people. That His coming in judgement is yet to come, and that there is time for repentance still. Let us not become arrogant against the natural branches, shirking our duty to bring them to the root of the Gospel, because it is that very root which sustains us to begin with. Rather, we ought to pray for their conversion, and redouble our efforts at reaching them with the sword of the Word before Christ comes again with the sword of final judgement. Let us place our efforts there.

If you'd like to know more about how to bring the Gospel to your Jewish neighbor, please reach out!
-Gregg Kite, Media Officer

04/14/2026

03/12/2026

If Jesus is not Jewish, he is not the prophesied and promised Messiah, and neither Jews NOR Gentiles have any hope of salvation.

Letting hatred of Jewish people (or the adoration of those who do) drive your theology is a sure road to heresy. Don't hitch your wagon to the wrong people.

02/12/2026

"The Heavenly Doctor," Richard Sibbes, would be aghast at the state of online discourse surrounding the Jewish people. As would most of the Puritans, who by broad consensus looked forward to a day when the Jews would accept the truth of the Gospel.

01/30/2026

For centuries, the faithful Jews prayed for the Gentile nations to be brought in. Now it's payback time, church!

01/16/2026

Cosmological Worship is the ultimate end to God's predetermined plans for both Israel and the Gentile nations.

Check out the whole "Awakening the Conscience" course on our website. Particularly the sermon linked in the comments below on Psalm 67.

12/15/2025

, the Festival of Dedication, commemorates God’s faithfulness in preserving His people during the Maccabean period (2nd century BC). After the desecration of the temple by Antiochus IV, the Jews reclaimed and rededicated the house of God. For eight days they celebrated the relighting of the temple lamp, remembering that the Lord is faithful to sustain His people and keep His dwelling among them. Hanukkah is a historical celebration of deliverance, dedication, and light shining in darkness.

From a Christian perspective, we can honor what Hanukkah remembers while also seeing how it points forward. The temple itself was always a shadow—God dwelling with His people, yet awaiting something greater. The menorah’s light recalls God’s presence, holiness, and guidance, themes woven throughout the Old Testament. Even the call to “dedication” reminds us that God rescues His people not merely to survive, but to belong wholly to Him.

In the fullness of time, these themes find their completion in Christ. Jesus stood in the temple during the Feast of Dedication (John 10:22–23) and declared, “I and the Father are one.” He is the true and final Temple, God dwelling with us (John 1:14). He is the Light of the world (John 8:12), not for eight days, but forever. Hanukkah celebrates deliverance, light, and dedication, which Christ fulfills completely. As Christians, we rejoice that the light remembered at Hanukkah now shines fully and finally in Jesus, who redeems, indwells, and keeps His people by His grace.

How should Christians speak to their Jewish neighbors about Hanukkah? With humility, gratitude, and love. Rather than beginning with correction or debate, we listen and acknowledge that Hanukkah tells a true story of God’s faithfulness to Israel. From there, we can naturally share why those same Scriptures are precious to us, and how we believe the promises, patterns, and hopes of Israel find their fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah. Evangelism is not winning an argument but bearing witness, pointing gently and clearly to Christ while trusting the Spirit to open hearts (Rom. 10:1; Zech. 4:6). Our aim is not to diminish Hanukkah, but to testify that the Light it celebrates has come into the world and still shines in the darkness.

We'd love to help you learn more about how to interact with your Jewish neighbors during this holiday season, where Jewish and Christian festivals overlap, providing such rich opportunity to show Jews their Messiah.

For more info, visit us at www.cwina.org

11/20/2025

Is Isaiah 53 about Jesus? This is a common discussion in evangelism to the Jewish people.

Listen to Dr. Gavin Ortlund address the claim that the servant songs of Israel are merely about corporate Israel this :

Gavin Ortlund explores why a closer look at Isaiah 53 shows the “suffering servant” is more than corporate Israel, pointing instead to an individual whose mi...

10/22/2025

Media Officer Gregg Kite has been engaging some Jewish content on his YouTube Channel. Check out this short, and others posted recently!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/17/2025

“…the whole of Scripture shows that God has an exceptional love for Israel… therefore, shouldn’t we be undifferentiated from God in this exceptional attachment… shouldn’t we participate with God in his exceptional affection for Israel?”
~Robert Murray M'Cheyne