A Practical Guide to Israel, The End Times, and the Return of Jesus | Ben Juster (Tikkun America)

A Practical Guide to Israel, The End Times, and the Return of Jesus | Ben Juster (Tikkun America)

Author: Gateway Center for Israel March 18, 2026 Duration: 54:02

What did Yeshua actually say must happen before His return, and what does that mean for how we live right now?

In this episode of Covenant & Conflict, David Blease sits down with Ben Juster (President of a network of Messianic Jewish congregations through Tikkun America) for a deeply practical, Scripture-grounded conversation on Israel, the End Times, and the return of Jesus without date-setting, fear, or internet conspiracy vibes.

You’ll hear why end-times teaching can become a “minefield,” what Matthew 24:14 means for the global mission, why Jerusalem and the Jewish people still matter in God’s covenant plan, and how preparing for the return of Yeshua looks less like panic and more like holiness, godliness, unity, gospel witness, and enduring suffering with hope.


This one is for anyone who’s asked:

  • Are we in the “season” of Yeshua’s return?
  • What role does Israel play in the last days?
  • Why does the Bible still speak of Israel and the nations together?
  • How should believers respond to rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment?
  • Does my end-times framework change how I live?

Resources mentioned

  • Israel, the Church, and the Last Days (Asher Intrater & Dan Juster)
  • Tikkun America / Tikkun Global (see links below)

Connect with Ben / Tikkun

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Chapters

  • 00:00 — Welcome + Why End Times Conversations Get Heated
  • 00:31 — Who Ben Juster Is + Messianic Judaism’s Modern Roots
  • 04:19 — Avoiding Fear & Date-Setting: Where to Start Biblically
  • 06:44 — Matthew 24:14 + The Gospel to Every Nation
  • 10:44 — Jesus Says “You Will Not See Me Again Until…” + Israel’s Role
  • 21:29 — How to Prepare for Yeshua’s Return: Holiness vs Godliness
  • 44:31 — Antisemitism, Replacement Theology, and Standing with Israel

Hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, Covenant & Conflict is a production of the Gateway Center for Israel. This podcast engages directly with the tensions between timeless scriptural foundations and the pressing questions of our time. Conversations with various experts navigate complex terrain-from social ethics to geopolitical currents-always anchored in a covenantal framework. The aim isn't to sidestep difficulty but to enter into it thoughtfully, demonstrating how a rooted perspective can inform rather than inflame our dialogues. You'll hear nuanced explorations that resist easy answers, prioritizing depth and understanding over rhetorical point-scoring. It’s for those who suspect that ancient wisdom has urgent, practical things to say about modern conflicts and who appreciate dialogue that seeks clarity amidst complexity. Tune in for episodes that challenge assumptions and encourage a more considered engagement with the world, all through a lens that takes both text and context seriously. The result is a consistently thoughtful audio experience that stands apart in the realms of faith and culture.
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