The Eric Metaxas Show #44 - Erez Soref
Jan 27, 2026
Erez Soref, CEO of One for Israel and author of Walking the Walls with Nehemiah, shares his journey from Jewish Israeli to follower of Yeshua. He discusses why Nehemiah’s story matters today. He explores exile, return, rebuilding, leadership, and why antisemitism is seen as a spiritual battle. He also describes outreach and unity efforts in modern Israel.
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How Erez Met Jesus
- Erez Soref describes meeting Christians while traveling and receiving a Hebrew New Testament that opened his understanding of Jesus.
- He recounts how conviction by the Holy Spirit led him to confess sin and become a follower of Yeshua despite thinking he was the first in 2000 years.
Nehemiah As A Prophetic Type
- Erez sees Nehemiah's leadership as paralleling Israel's modern return and spiritual preparation for the Messiah.
- He argues rebuilding civic and spiritual structures enabled the first coming and now echoes in today's regathering of Jews to Israel.
Walls Enable Worship
- The absence of Jerusalem's walls prevented security and healthy worship, stalling spiritual life after the exile.
- Nehemiah's wall-building restored safety and enabled renewed worship that prepared the people for God's redemptive work.
