Hushed whispers, dim lighting, excited children dancing in place, palpable “jitters” and a flurry of activity…..then a voice…. ”Abraham, get out of your country from your family and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you…” Welcome to backstage at the first performance of The Covenant at the Jerusalem Pavilion!

The Covenant is a breathtaking musical drama that recounts the remarkable story of the Jewish people from the calling of Abraham until the establishment of the State of Israel. King of Kings is honored to have many of its community participate as part of the cast and crew, and indeed, the writers & directors of the musical, Robert and Elizabeth Muren, call KKCJ their home congregation. Their hearts are to spread this simple message to Israel: “We love you, you are not alone and God has not forgotten you.”

With tours to Europe and North America, The Covenant has impacted thousands, but the piece de resistance has been the Israeli circuit with the multinational volunteer cast performing solely in Hebrew! The late Israel Prize winner, Ehud Manor, a beloved songwriter and poet, translated The Covenant, and for three seasons Israelis laughed, wept, and cheered as they experienced first-hand, the stories that shaped the history of their nation.

This year The Covenant is being performed exclusively in Jerusalem – the city God calls His own. Presented in English for the benefit of the many pilgrims journeying up to Jerusalem, the response continues to be one of awe and delight and a greater understanding of our covenant-keeping God. “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven” – and The Covenant demonstrates that word loud and clear – that His faithfulness continues to all generations!

“….count the stars if you are able to number them……. so shall your descendants be. And I will establish My covenant between Me & you & your descendants for an everlasting covenant to be Your God & you My people……..”?