Pence Speech before the Knesset

Job well done! Just a couple hours ago, I had a chance to view VP Mike Pence's speech in the Knesset. Appearing very "presidential," he delivered a speech that moved US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, to tears, and "rocked the Knesset" with Biblical references.  The speech was filled with friendly overtones toward Israel and …

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Jesus in Nazareth: A Prophet Not Welcomed in His Own Hometown

Luke 4 gives the account of Jesus returning to Nazareth, the village where He grew up, following His baptism.  When He arrived, He stood in the synagogue to read the prescribed passage from Isaiah 61 (as quoted by Jesus in Luke 4): “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to …

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Arab-Israeli Knesset Members Disrupt VP Pence’s Speech, are Ushered out of the Knesset

In Israel, all people are fairly represented.  Arab-Israelis hold positions as Supreme Court Justices, military leaders, and...yes...even Knesset (parliament) members. Today, as Vice President Pence took the podium of the Knesset to deliver what turned out to be a very well-received speech by most Israeli legislators, Arab-Israeli members of the Knesset protested, causing a ruckus, …

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Word from Jerusalem – January 2018

The January edition of Word from Jerusalem looks back on the 2017 Feast of Tabernacles, where celebration of the 50th year of Jerusalem's re-unification was the focus.  However, there are many other great articles such as: Thousands Come to Show Christian Love for God's City - lots of photos of the celebration! USA Tour to the …

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