'Fighting Against a Satanic Effort': Christian's Call to Defend Jewish People

A Messianic Jewish ministry is calling on Christians to step out this holiday season and love their Jewish neighbors. Jonathan Bernis, president and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International, told CBN News his "Love Your Jewish Neighbor" campaign was launched after witnessing skyrocketing anti-Semitism across the globe. "We've been very, very alarmed," he said. "I personally have been very alarmed with the growth of anti-Semitism. Before [the] October 7th [terror attack], anti-Semitism, according to the Anti-Defamation League, was at the highest level since World War II." Bernis continued, "But, since October 7th, anti-Semitism has grown another 300%." The Messianic Jewish leader said the world is currently witnessing the highest levels of anti-Semitism since Kristallnacht ("Night of Broken Glass"), an event in Germany that unfolded Nov. 9-10, 1938, during which Nazis vandalized and torched Jewish schools, homes, synagogues and other locations and killed nearly 100 people. Bernis fears we're returning to a similar place today, specifically in the wake of Hamas' horrific Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the events that have followed. And he believes the causes are predominately two-fold. "There's so much Palestinian propaganda, Hamas propaganda, Hezbollah propaganda, really generated out of Iran that ... promulgates Israel as the perpetrator of evil against the Palestinians," he said, noting this content makes it appear as though Israel is the aggressor. "And they've done a fantastic job of spreading that propaganda around the world on college campuses, including throughout the United States. And it's actually permeated the culture now." This has tragically left some young Americans, in particular, in a place where they're sympathetic toward Hamas and Hezbollah, Bernis argued. He said the second cause centers on a spiritual battle that has unfolded throughout human history, with the Jewish people repeatedly being targeted and harmed. "For us Christians ... we know the Scriptures tell us that, 'We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but principalities and powers, spiritual wickedness in high places,'" Bernis said, citing Ephesians 6:12. "And, so, this is a spiritual issue. We're fighting against a Satanic effort to destroy the Jewish people, which we've seen for over 3,500 years." With all of this in mind, Bernis hopes the "Love Your Jewish Neighbor" campaign will inspire Christians to stand up for the Jewish people. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2F700club%2Fhelping-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews