We were blessed with so many fantastic speakers at the ICEJ/ACLI Conference earlier this week, and I want to share about one of the most interesting speakers of the event, Pastor Saleem Shalash. Pastor Shalash is an Arab Christian living in Nazareth (Jesus' boyhood hometown), shepherding Home of Jesus the King congregation. His gratitude for …
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Hi friends! While we, as Christians, view the cross with awe and respect as the instrument of Christ's death that paid for our sin, our Jewish friends view the cross much differently. In fact, here's a hint: you might not want to wear a cross if you are attempting to build relationships with Jewish people. …
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Welcome back friends! Yesterday we discovered that the Jewish observance of Passover coincides with the Christian observances of Good Friday and Resurrection Day. Indeed, the Christian and Jewish events share some similarities, though it is rare that the holidays are observed simultaneously. Let's consider some similarities. The very essence of the Christian celebration of Good …
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It is likely no secret to those who follow that I highly respect the teaching of Amir Tsarfati (founder of Behold Israel). I have toured with Amir and can testify first hand that the Lord's anointing is upon him, and upon the mission to which God has called him. This past week I watched his …
