Can a Jew Believe in Jesus?

That's a good question.  But one that has very different answers, depending upon who you ask!  If the question is posed to  Jewish rabbi, you might get an answer such as: “A Jew can believe in Jesus, in the same way that a vegetarian can enjoy a steak”  But, as we have studied this past week, …

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Israel’s Contribution to the Rescue of Thai Soccer Team

Very often, when disaster strikes somewhere in the world, Israel is one of the first on scene.  When search and rescue, medical or humanitarian needs arise, Israel has some of the best technology and skill to provide. During the recent rescue of 12 soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand, good …

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Jerusalem in Lights

Each year, for several days, Jerusalem hosts the Jerusalem Light Festival in which the city is lit up in lights of all  kinds.  The nations are invited to participate and this year's celebration was replete with entries from foreign lands. John 8:11-20 tells us that Jesus is the Light of the world.  How appropriate that …

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The Re-Birth of Messianic Jews in Israel

Wow!  I just heard the amazing testimony of Arie Bar David, whose father is thought to be an original Messianic Jew when the Jewish people began returning to Israel in the early 1900's. While I was somewhat familiar with Arie Bar David and had heard bits and pieces of his story, I had never heard …

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