In this lesson we learn that Abraham and the patriarchs of the Old Testament long for a heavenly or spiritual realm. Jesus bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. Don't miss the lively questions. Once you listen to this episode, you'll want to listen to all the rest of Mark Horton's lessons on Hebrews. 39 min.

Chuck Carlson analyzes a curious interview with Erik Prince, founder of the infamous mercenary army, Blackwater Worldwide, in a neocon publication, Breitbart. Recall that numerous Blackwater "security guards" have been tried and convicted for killing innocent civilians in places like Iraq. Now, Prince is all concerned about the fate of Christians in the Middle East while demonizing Muslims. Conveniently, Prince makes no mention of the culpability of the US and its allies in the wars they created in the Middle East, and, the resulting blowback from them that is affecting innocent Christians and Muslims in the region. Don't miss this insightful, 19 minute program.

US politicians love to pledge their allegiance to Israel, when given a chance. Sen. Ted Cruz demonstrated this in his address to the 2016 AIPAC convention. "Israel is a democracy that shares our values." The concept of "shared values" should include the American and Israeli governments' treatment of their respective, indigenous populations, Indians and Palestinians. Here are two examples that come to mind that are in a pdf file.

Faith is the confidence in unseen things and is associated with righteousness. In this very interesting lesson by Mark Horton, the faith of Able, Enoch, Noah and Abraham are delved into in depth. 34 min.

US presidential candidates, without the blessings of AIPAC (American Israeli Public Affairs Committee) don't have a prayer of winning in the general elections. Front runners Hilary Clinton, Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump understand this and delivered their "pledges of allegiance to Israel" speeches to the 18,000 delegates assembled at the recently held AIPAC convention in Washington, DC. Sen. Bernie Sanders was the noticeable exception. as he had declined the invitation from AIPAC to speak. Instead, he delivered some critical remarks, while on the campaign trail in Utah, about Israel's destructive policies against the Palestinians. (see here and here)  Sanders, who is Jewish, like prominent, Jewish industrialist Benjamin Freedman, challenged the Zionists on the issue of Israel. Chuck Carlson and WHTT members discuss the implications of all this in this lively, 28 min. program. The link to Benjamin Freedman's 1961 address about the Zionists' little known role in the founding of the state Israel can be heard here.

Senator Marco Rubio, another War Party presidential candidate, has dropped out of the 2016 race for the next President of the United States, who will, no doubt, lead America into another disastrous war. In reality, the U.S. only has one party. That group would be the War Party, with two branches that squabble over non lethal issues...the Democrat Party and the Republican Party. We get wars with either party. When Sen. Marco Rubio spoke at a Christian Zionist college in Phoenix, We Hold These Truths joined in with some anti-war protestors to ask questions like, "Who Would Jesus Bomb?" - "Blessed Are The Peacemakers" - "Choose Life Not War" - "No More Wars for Israel." Thanks to the local Spanish language TV station, Univision, our efforts received very favorable coverage of one and a half minutes.

Mark Horton looks into the definition of the word "faith" that is introduced in this section of Hebrews. What are the nuances of the statement: "Now faith is the sustance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen." 29 mins.

This inspiring and remarkable 22 min. documentary is about Father Elias Chacour, a man of peace and reconciliation, and, the schools he started in Ibillin, Israel, in the Galilee region. Father Chacour is an Arab citizen of Israel. The Mar Elias Schools have over 3000 students and teachers that include Christians, Jews and Muslims. Father Chacour's schools have become a shining example and a beacon of hope in a land full of strife and despair.

Christians in the United States are divided on what the word "Israel" means. Christian Zionists think of the modern state of Israel as the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy requiring obsequious obedience to it no matter how it mistreats its Palestinian occupants. Other Christians think of modern Israel as a secular, apostate country in the Middle East who took its name from an ancient person, Israel (whose original name was Jacob), a tribe named Israel, or Israel, the northern kingdom that was divided from the other Hebrews in Judah.  In this eyeopening address, given by Dr. Rob Dalrymple at Valley Christian Center in Dublin, CA, the many meanings of "Israel" are delved into using the whole context of the Bible. Dr.. Dalrypmple is author of the book, "These Brothers of Mine:  A Biblical Theology of Land and Family and a Response to Christian Zionism." Also, be sure to listen to our interview with Dr. Dalrymple, "A Theological Response to Christian Zionism by Dr. Rob Dalrymple."

In this revealing, 19 min. podcast, Chuck Carlson and members of WHTT discuss the cases of Hisham and Mounis, Palestinians from Gaza, who are seeking asylum in the United States, not by illegal immigration, but by turning themselves into ICE (Immigragtion & Customs Enforcement) at the Mexico/Arizona border. They have been held in an ICE detention center in Florence, AZ for over a year because Palestine is not recognized as a country by the United States (they are considered stateless people), even though Palestine is by 134 other countries around the world  (see here). A discussion about the broader issues of refugees and immigration and the culpability of the United States is included. For background stories on Hisham and Mounis see here & here. Also, for background info on the US overthrow of the democratically elected leader of Guatemala mentioned in the podcast, see here & here.

In this lesson, Mark Horton discusses the warning given by the writer of Hebrews to the Judean followers of Christ who are contemplating returning to their synagogues to avoid future persecution. 32 mins.

In this insightful, 18 minute podcast, Chuck Carlson,, Tom Compton and Craig Hanson look into what Jesus meant by His call to His followers: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). Christians who advocate war (for example, see our four minute video, "John Hagee With Benny Hinn: Praying for War in the Name of Jesus") send an errant message to non-Christians that contradicts the teachings of Jesus.

In this 32 minute Bible examination, Mark Horton looks at the significance and meaning of the phrase "the blood of Christ" and the "house of God." In the book of Hebrews and throughout the New Testament, physical things are used to demonstrate spiritual truths.

Our friends at the Free Palestine Movement (FPM) are organizing a North America Nakba Tour to raise the awareness of the Nakba, the Catastrophe, of 1948, where over 700,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and over 400 of their villages were destroyed by the Zionists founders of Israel and their terrorist operations, like the Irgun and the Stern Gang. For background on the Nakba, please watch this historic documentary, Sands of Sorrow, made in 1950. Please check FPM's website to find out  If the tour is coming to your city and how you can help to educate others about the issue.

In this 28 minute Bible examination by Mark Horton and members of We Hold These Truths we learn that once the Israelite's' temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD, no mechanism remained for sins to be covered until the blood of Jesus could do away with them for once and all. God's plan was to cleanse all who would believe, by faith, in Jesus, so that they could go directly to Him, not through the intercessory priesthood of the Old Testament, for forgiveness of sins.

In this 28 minute Bible examination, we offer this warning to any dispensational, Christian Zionists who happen to listen: "Warning! This program contains thought provoking ideas that may require a paradign shift for the thinking listener." Mark Horton looks at the concept that it was impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Nothing in the Law of Moses could cleanse the conscience of a guilty sinner. Hebrews stresses the supremacy of unseen spiritual things over physical things. The children of Abraham are children by faith, not by blood lineage. The questions and comments by Chuck Carlson, Richard Edmondson, Craig Hanson and Glen Lesnick make this a great lesson worth a listen or two.

We always welcome challenges here at We Hold These Truths. In this dynamic, 23 minute program, we address an email sent to Chuck Carlson from "Miss Vicky." Chuck starts his reply: "No, Miss Vicki, I do not want to “see millions of Jews killed during the Second Coming, as you wrote to us.  But, I am more worried about you because it appears that you believe the false doctrine you quoted me, and, more than likely, you spread it.  Your doctrine is called Christian Zionism, and, it causes millions to see Jesus as a destroyer of Jews unless they are converted to Jesus first. Let’s talk about it as two followers of Christ, trying to correctly follow Him." Our program includes a discussion about C.I. Scofield and his reference Bible. (Check out "The Shadowy Origins of C.I. Scofield: Godfather of Christian Zionism" for a more in depth look at Scofield, and, our documentary, Christian Zionism: The Tragedy & The Turning, Part I as mentioned in the program.) Don't miss this one!

When Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump recently spoke at Liberty University (founded by the late Jerry Falwell, one of the godfathers of the Christian Zionist movement), he didn't even mention Israel in his hour long address. What's going on? In this provocative, 26 minute program Chuck Carlson, Tom Compton, Craig Hanson and Glen Lesnick of We Hold These Truths are joined by Richard Edmondson of Fig Trees & Vineyards to look beyond the politics of the upcoming presidential campaigns that include ardent Israel apologists like Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. A must listen!

In this compelling, 16 minute program, Chuck Carlson is joined by Tom Compton, Craig Hanson and Leslie Fort of We Hold These Truths to analyze a recent UN News Center report, "'Staggering' civilian death toll in Iraq - UN Report." The report talks about the roll of ISIS in these deaths but includes no mention of the USUSG's (United States Un-elected Supra Government) culpability. We look behind the scene and try to answer questions like, "Why aren't evangelical Christians praying for peace?" and "Didn't Jesus teach peace?" [The chart shown is from iraqbodycount.org]

Please take 2 minutes to watch this powerful eyeopener that appeared on Aljazeera's program, "Reality Check" and pass it on! Reporter Mehdi Hasan challenges Israel's narrative that they no longer occupy the Gaza strip. Mehdi argues that Israel still controls Gaza's borders, airspace and territorial waters. He also points to the fact Israel controls the population register, meaning the government defines who is and who is not a resident of Gaza. Israel says it no longer occupies Gaza after disengaging from the strip of land in 2005. But Palestinians, international organizations, human rights groups and governments, including the United States, argue Gaza is still occupied. Be sure you spread this video far and wide.

In this 34 minute lesson by Mark Horton we learn that the entire gospel is presented in chapter 9 of Hebrews. Also, we learn that the eternal purpose of God was was to create the universe so that man could dwell there and that God could dwell in men's hearts as taught by Jesus.

In this informative, 20 minute program Chuck Carlson, Tom Compton and Glen Lesnick of We Hold These Truths discuss Dr. Ron Paul's recent, must view address that we entitled "Islam is Not the Problem, The US Empire Is" in the context of the wars on Islamic countries conducted by the US since the first Gulf War against Iraq in 1991. The derivation and meaning of the terms "neocon" and "blowback" are delved into in this program. A related program that may, also, be of interest is "Public Misled Again About the Manufactured Sunni Vs. Shia Muslim Split."

In this thought provoking, 22 minute program, Chuck Carlson and Tom Compton of We Hold These Truths present a more logical explanation than Fox News' and Donald Trump's endless tirades about a rift between Sunni and Shia Muslims. It is just not so, as we have experienced in long association with friends from both branches of Islam who coexist peacefully. This program includes a discussion about the Wahhabi sect, and how it is used, not as a practicing religion, but largely as population control mechanism by the secular, sometimes hard drinking, dope dealing, mega-billionaire royalty of Saudi Arabia. There it reigns terror on non-royal, Saudi citizens, and, even guests.  For openers, both Wahhabi and ISIS sects behead for punishment, but no other Islamic sect does!  The two articles referenced in the podcast are:: "The Wall Street Skew of the Saudi/Iranian Rift" and "The US Warmakers' Divide and Conquer Strategies in the Middle East."

In this 28 minute study, Mark Horton discusses the eternal nature of the New Covenant in Jesus. In the Old Covenant, the age of Moses had a beginning and an end. Christ is the only eternal, perfect sacrifice.

Christian Zionists claim that Israel has a "Divine Right" to the land while more people are awakening to the fact that it's purely a matter of superior might that Israel doesn't want to share the land. In this 3 minute, Press.TV interview, Rev. Stephen Sizer talks about the Church of Scotland issuing a report, "The Inheritance of Abraham. A report on the 'promised land'" that questions the "Divine Right" of Israel.

In Mark Horton's 35 minute lesson, he compares the sacrifices of the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. The blood sacrifices of the old are replaced by the blood of Christ in the new. And, the New Jerusalem, not made with human hands, comes down out of heaven and descends to earth.

In this inspiring, 17 minute program, Chuck Carlson, Tom Compton and Craig Hansen of We Hold These Truths discuss a revealing story in the Washington Post, "How some evangelicals are challenging a decades-long stance of blanket support for Israel's government." It's a story about the efforts of Lynne Hybels, wife of Bill Hybels, founder of the influential, evangelical mega-church Willow Creek in Chicago, to further peace between Israelis and Palestinians. In this program you will find out what makes Lynne Hybel's approach to peace making so unique and threatening to Christian Zionist apologists like David Brog, former director of Christians United For Israel.

In this 27 minute program, first time, We Hold These Truths vigil leader, David Canaday, talks about his successful, one man vigil held at "A Night For Israel" event in Montrose, CO that was sponsored by Victoria Hearst (one of the heirs of the Hearst publishing dynasty) of Praise Him Ministries in Ridgeway, CO. This was a Christian Zionist event that was not sponsored by Christians United For Israel (CUFI). However, one of CUFI's staff, Dr. Billye Brim, was one of the speakers. Find out how David Canaday, only armed with two powerful handouts "Do Followers of Christ Have An Obligation To Israel: What Does the Bible Say?" and "Facts For Those Attending PHM's 'A Night For Israel,'" could strike fear in the hearts of the organizers of this event. 

In this outstanding 30 minute program, Craig Hanson, WHTT's CA Outreach Director, talks about a milestone vigil held at a CUFI event, with an interesting twist, at the Russian Gospel Temple in San Francisco. Craig joined with anti-war activists from Code Pink, Occupy San Francisco and The World Can't Wait, who wanted to challenge the discriminatory practices by Christian Zionist outfits, like Christians United For Israel (CUFI) that unconditionally support wars to protect Israel, advocate peace and justice only for Jewish residents of Israel, while ignoring the plight of Palestinians, even Christian Palestinians. The location of the vigil was ideal for Craig to hand out challenging fliers to the attendees.  Check out the flier: "Does the Bible Require Followers of Jesus to Support the Jewish State of Israel?"

In this 13 minute zinger, Chuck Carlson of We Hold These Truths talks about a very significant resolution for an academic boycott of Israeli academic institutions that was passed by a 9 to 1 majority at the recent American Anthropological Association's annual meeting in Denver, CO. Chuck and members of Coloradans for Justice in Palestine were asked to educate and lobby the delegates on the Palestinian issue. (see: "Anthropologists for the Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions" and "Big Night for the Boycott Movement")

In this report, a clip from the keynote address by Erick Stakelbeck (at right), the Christian Broadcasting Network's "CBN News Terrorism Analyst," will help the listener understand how Christian Zionism beliefs are so dangerous and un-Christ-like.