How Nations Rise and Fall Based on Their Treatment of Israel: Stephen Briggs Explains

The Genesis 12:3 Pattern

• 📜 The core concept explored is Genesis 12:3, which states, "I will bless those who bless you, and him who curses you I will curse." This is presented as a foundational principle impacting nations and empires throughout history.
• gospel The verse is interpreted as a proclamation of the gospel and the means by which it would be outworked through Abraham.
• 🌍 The films produced by Briggs' team examine how this principle has affected various nations and empires, from ancient times to the present.

Historical Examples of the Pattern

• 🇪🇬 In Exodus 1, the drowning of Hebrew male babies by Pharaoh is contrasted with the drowning of Pharaoh's men in the Red Sea, suggesting a consequence for actions against the Jewish people.
• 🎭 The book of Esther is cited, where Haman's plot for genocide against the Jews resulted in his own downfall, illustrating a pattern of reaping what one sows.
• 🇬🇧 Britain serves as a prime example, where its role in restoring Jewish people to their homeland is linked to its historical prominence, while its later division of the promised land appears to precede the decline of the British Empire.
• 📉 Other empires like the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Spanish, and Ottomans are mentioned as having faced decline after treating the Jewish people negatively.

Germany and the United States

• 🇩🇪 Germany's post-WWII trajectory is noted as distinct, with the nation remaining a powerhouse despite extensive reparations and support for Israel, prompting questions about what makes its situation unique.
• 🇺🇸 The "Israel Effect" on America is examined, highlighting the pivotal roles of presidents like Truman, Nixon, Wilson, McKinley, and Harrison in ensuring Israel's survival.

Finding Stephen Briggs' Work

• 🎙️ The "Israel Matters" podcast offers weekly news, guest interviews, and Hebrew word studies.
• 🎬 Films and trailers can be found on youtube.com/thesy symbol Israel Matters and hatikvahfilms.com.
• 🌐 A new website, israel-matters.com, is also launching soon.