Greg Laurie is making it very clear: The Bible is a Jewish book, and by reading it we become more familiar with the Jewish Messiah, Jesus Christ.
In a powerful post on X, Laurie shared about the biblical stance for what the Jewish people mean to God.
Let me say something that may sound controversial to some: God loves the Jewish people.
The Bible makes that very clear. We read:
“The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but because the Lord loves you…” (Deuteronomy 7:7–8)
Laurie notes that God chose Israel not because of who they were in size or ability, but because of God’s faithfulness.
God’s love for Israel was not based on their size, strength, or merit. It was rooted in His sovereign choice and covenant faithfulness.
The Bible itself is, in many ways, a Jewish book—written by Jewish authors, unfolding in a Jewish context, pointing to a Jewish Messiah: Jesus of Nazareth.
He also points out the hope that we as Christians have of being adopted into God’s family now because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
But here’s the good news for the rest of us.
Even if you’re not Jewish—if you’re a Gentile—the Scripture says you can be “grafted in” to the promises of God (Romans 11). Through faith in Christ, we become partakers of the blessings God promised.
In fact, the Bible tells the story of a Roman centurion who loved the Jewish people and even built them a synagogue.
He understood something about God’s work among Israel—and Jesus commended his faith.
There’s a powerful lesson in that story for all of us.
In a video shared on the post, Laurie further says, “If you study the Bible, it won’t be long until you, too, have a love for the Jewish people. That’s a controversial thing to say right now because there’s a rise of antisemitism.”
The key, as Laurie puts it, is to understand the background of Scripture.
Let me say something that may sound controversial to some: God loves the Jewish people.
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) February 23, 2026
The Bible makes that very clear. We read:
“The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the fewest of all peoples,… pic.twitter.com/LjOdjRu7Kn
“The Bible is a Jewish book, given to us through Jewish authors, primarily. And God sent a Jewish Messiah, and this is a Jewish history book as well. So, as you study the Bible, you’re going to have a love for God’s chosen people, the Jews.”
At a time when antisemitism is rising, and confusion surrounds the role of Israel in God’s plan, Laurie’s words cut through the noise with biblical clarity. To love the Bible is to recognize its Jewish roots. To follow Jesus is to follow a Jewish Messiah. And to understand God’s covenant faithfulness is to see that His promises to Israel still matter.
The same God who chose Israel in covenant love has extended salvation to the nations through Christ. And when we truly grasp that redemptive story—from Abraham to Calvary—we cannot help but echo Laurie’s conviction: God loves the Jewish people, and His faithfulness endures forever.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
