Who Owns Jerusalem?
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch has said that it is up to Israel to make peace with the Palestinians. "God made the land for Christians and Muslims" says Michael Sabbah the Roman Catholic leader of in his annual Christmas message.
"I hope we are entering into a new phase with Annapolis," Sabbah told a news conference in Jerusalem's Old City. "The one who will decide is Israel. If Israel decides for peace, there will be peace."
I think Sabbah is putting abnormal pressure on Israel. He criticizes Israel calling the land a Jewish state. Of course that is at the heart of the conflict, Israel's desire and claim for a Jewish homeland in the the region. Arab claims are strong as well.
We did a Beyond Today program a few months ago, called "Who Owns Jerusalem". In it I state that God owns Jerusalem and in the end He will be the one to bring a lasting peace to the land. We are not there yet.
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Darris McNeely
Darris McNeely is a retired elder in the United Church of God. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 53 years. They have two sons, who are both married, and four grandchildren. Darris continues teaching at Ambassador Bible Center and is a member of the Council of Elders. Darris and Debbie continue to travel and keep up with the many friends and relationships around the world.
