Seeing the Fig Tree…What Does it Mean?

The Bible describes Israel as an olive tree and a fig tree. There is significance in each one. The olive tree represents Israel's spiritual identity, while the fig tree represents Israel's national identity. I find it interesting that being Jewish can be characterized as a religious (spiritual) identity or as an ethnic (national) identity. This …

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Caesarea: Gateway of the Gospel

Caesarea by the Sea is a beautiful Israeli city on the Mediterranean coast replete with Greco-Roman history. The ancient city is dotted with relics from the time of Jesus and Acts 10-11 recounts one of the greatest blessings in Scripture if you happen to be a Gentile! What is so special about that place? It …

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Breaking Down the Right-Wing Victory in Israel

After a year and a half of liberal leftist governance, Israeli voters decided enough was enough. Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party again won the majority of mandates and it appears Netanyahu has a coalition of other parties to form the next Israeli government. Assuming the Religious Zionism, Shas, and United Torah Judaism parties agree to sit …

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Why Should Christians Care about Israel?

There is a deep-seeded spiritual connection between God-loving Christians and God's chosen land and people! To understand the Jewish roots of our Christian faith is to better understand God's plan for both Jews and Christians. Jesus, a Jewish carpenter, is also our Lord and Savior. Israel gave us the greatest gift ever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BCwPoe2eyE One for …

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