The Commonwealth of Israel
- Releasing a blessing for the nations
November 3-7, 2018, Jerusalem
Welcome to a very important Conference in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, and to Tel Aviv, the heart of innovation and future technologies. A new hour has arrived, and Israel is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary this year. We live in an interesting time. The world is looking for prosperity and wellbeing. The Jewish people, and their country Israel, have always been a dynamic enabler and provider of wealth and blessings. Despite hardship and persecution, such as the holocaust and today’s DBS movement*, they have overcome and created astonishing results in business, science and government. Why? The reason is that God called Abraham to be a father of many nations and, because of His faith and obedience, a righteous covenant was signed between God and Abraham, which is the basis for this Conference. In Genesis 12:2-3 it says: “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
We understand that the Lord keeps His promises and His word will be fulfilled. We will soon see the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as a sign from heaven. We truly believe that the time has come for the Body of Christ in the nations to stand in the gap for Israel, and serve our nations, so we can better understand the realities and consequences of what it means to be for or against Israel in the future. The Bible talks about sheep and goat nations in Matthew 25: 31-46, describing a judgement over the nations. In Joel 3:1-2 & 14 it speaks about the valley of decision, where God will judge the nations on account of His people Israel.
ICCC believes it is vitally important to stand up for Israel. We wish to do this together with the Body of Christ at large. If the world says NO to Israel we, the Christians, have to say YES! The key issue for Israel is to find God’s ways in this hour to become a blessing to the nations in collaboration with Him! If Israel becomes just as any other nation, the Lord will deal with them… In Ezekiel 20: 32 &35 it says: “What you have in your mind shall never be, when you say, ‘We will be like the Gentiles, like the families in other countries, serving wood and stone’... And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there I will plead My case with you face to face.”
Our hope and prayer for this Conference is that it will be a tool in the hands of the Lord to highlight the message of our times – Israel is a Commonwealth enabler in a new dimension to the ends of the earth! We, the ICCC, strongly believe that our long-standing commitment (since 1991) to Israel and the Jewish people is an essential part of our calling. Our desire to serve this nation with fruitful relationships and business connections with the Christian community around the world is even more important for the future! So, we are dreaming of:
To come to this Conference means being a blessing to Israel and be inspired and equipped in your own walk of faith in the marketplace. The program includes an Israeli government-arranged event, called Arise, with wonderful presentations on relevant topics for today, plus business matchmaking opportunities. We also have an ICCC leaders gathering before the Conference starts, as well as our IGM and/or optional industry or tourist tours after it finishes. Remember, we not only have a common history with the Jewish people, but we also have a common future!
Welcome!
Jan Sturesson
Chairman, ICCC International Board
* The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (also known as the BDS Movement) is a global campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel.
We understand that the Lord keeps His promises and His word will be fulfilled. We will soon see the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as a sign from heaven. We truly believe that the time has come for the Body of Christ in the nations to stand in the gap for Israel, and serve our nations, so we can better understand the realities and consequences of what it means to be for or against Israel in the future. The Bible talks about sheep and goat nations in Matthew 25: 31-46, describing a judgement over the nations. In Joel 3:1-2 & 14 it speaks about the valley of decision, where God will judge the nations on account of His people Israel.
ICCC believes it is vitally important to stand up for Israel. We wish to do this together with the Body of Christ at large. If the world says NO to Israel we, the Christians, have to say YES! The key issue for Israel is to find God’s ways in this hour to become a blessing to the nations in collaboration with Him! If Israel becomes just as any other nation, the Lord will deal with them… In Ezekiel 20: 32 &35 it says: “What you have in your mind shall never be, when you say, ‘We will be like the Gentiles, like the families in other countries, serving wood and stone’... And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there I will plead My case with you face to face.”
Our hope and prayer for this Conference is that it will be a tool in the hands of the Lord to highlight the message of our times – Israel is a Commonwealth enabler in a new dimension to the ends of the earth! We, the ICCC, strongly believe that our long-standing commitment (since 1991) to Israel and the Jewish people is an essential part of our calling. Our desire to serve this nation with fruitful relationships and business connections with the Christian community around the world is even more important for the future! So, we are dreaming of:
- The Commonwealth of Israel - releasing a blessing to the nations for the days to come,
- A new ambassadorial network of Christians making key decisions together with the Lord in Jerusalem, paving the way for the future,
- A new mutual collaboration between the nations and Israel, especially in the business and working life.
To come to this Conference means being a blessing to Israel and be inspired and equipped in your own walk of faith in the marketplace. The program includes an Israeli government-arranged event, called Arise, with wonderful presentations on relevant topics for today, plus business matchmaking opportunities. We also have an ICCC leaders gathering before the Conference starts, as well as our IGM and/or optional industry or tourist tours after it finishes. Remember, we not only have a common history with the Jewish people, but we also have a common future!
Welcome!
Jan Sturesson
Chairman, ICCC International Board
* The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (also known as the BDS Movement) is a global campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel.