I'd Like to KnowSeason 2026Feb 24, 2026
Israel’s Lost Tribes + Why God Allowed War
Questions answered
4 questionsIn this episode
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How Were New Testament Jews Identified After the Lost Tribes? If the ten tribes were taken captive by Assyria and intermarried, how could Elizabeth be identified as a descendant of Levi and Anna as from the tribe of Asher? The pastors examine tribal identity, genealogical preservation, and the biblical concept of Israel.
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Why Did God Sanction War in the Old Testament? In 1 Kings 3 (2 Kings 3), Israel, Judah, and Edom attack Moab, and the prophet Elisha states that the Lord would deliver Moab into their hands. How do we reconcile divine justice with violence in ancient Israel? The discussion addresses divine judgment, theocratic government, and moral discomfort with warfare.
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Wars Then and Now: What Did Jesus Mean in Matthew 24? If ancient times saw constant warfare, how do “wars and rumors of wars” function as signs of the end? Is Jesus speaking about frequency, intensity, global scale, or prophetic escalation?
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