W4B - Why Israel and the Church Are Key to Jesus’ Return

Jul 26, 2026    Benjamin Juster

What if the Church is not merely waiting for Jesus to return—but has an active role in preparing the way?


In US and Israel Relationship—Part 2, Benjamin Juster examines the Church’s role in God’s continuing plan for Israel and world redemption. Through Matthew 23–24, Acts 1–3, and Romans 9–11, he explains how the gospel reaching the nations, the spiritual maturity of the Church, and Israel recognizing Yeshua are connected to the return of the King.


Discover what Scripture teaches about:

• Why Jesus has not returned yet

• The gospel reaching every nation, tribe and language

• Why Israel must recognize the Messiah

• Paul’s anguish and prayer for Israel’s salvation

• The mystery revealed in Romans 11

• What “the fullness of the Gentiles” means

• Why Israel and the Church need one another

• The rapture, tribulation and preparing for the end times

• How the Church can provoke Israel to jealousy

• Practical ways Christians can pray for and love the Jewish people

• Why every believer has a role in God’s redemptive plan


The Church is not called to passively wait for the return of Jesus. We are called to live with holiness, love the Jewish people without arrogance, proclaim the gospel throughout the nations, pray with expectation and become a radiant reflection of Messiah.