Despite political claims to the contrary, Jewish people have a long history in the land of Israel. Israel existed in the past, and for prophecy to be fulfilled they must exist in the future. [EDIT: The temple referred to at the 3:40 minute...
Jesus Christ spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation" that will be centered in Jerusalem. We need be looking at Jerusalem all the time as the focal point for Bible prophecy.
Fifty years ago, Israel entered a quick but harrowing war with Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Darris McNeely recognizes this anniversary by beginning a new BT Daily mini-series answering why the state of Israel matters.