A Second Call of God upon Israel: A Suffering Call

Hi friends!  I want to press forward on the thought process begun a couple weeks ago (here and here), and continued day before yesterday.  We have established the idea that Israel is the vehicle chosen by God to bring redemption to the world.  The last part of Genesis 12:3 explains that, through Israel, God will …

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We are Blessed because of God’s Birthing Call upon Israel

Recently, I’ve studied much regarding God’s call upon Israel, and how the covenants (especially the Abrahamic Covenant) apply to us as believers.  Thus, I want to follow up two previous posts (here and here) and share some additional thoughts with you over the next few days. Have you ever considered what makes Israel special?  That …

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Jews worldwide celebrate the traditional feast of Purim

Hi gang! While at the AIPAC Conference I did not have time to prepare something special to commemorate the Jewish celebration of Purim. However, Amir writes a delightful account of Purim below. The message for believers appears at the very end, so I hope you'll take the time to read it in full! Blessings! (PS: …

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Word from Jerusalem: March 2016 Edition

Shabbat Shalom! If you love Israel and like reading about her history, current ministry going on there, and insight into Jewish culture, I recommend Word from Jerusalem.  It is a monthly publication by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem filled with engaging articles such as: Exodus in the Time of Moses and Today Celebrating Passover A …

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