Happy Hanukkah! Yesterday I shared a bit about the origins of Hanukkah, and we discovered that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah in the Temple. We also discovered that, had it not been for the Maccabean Revolt, from which Hanukkah was born, the Jews may have been exterminated and we may not be celebrating Christmas! So, though Hanukkah …
Tag: 1 Kings
The Word of the Lord Concerning Israel
Dear saints, in the midst of all that is going on in the Middle East today, we’re going to head our ship toward Israel! We’ve looked at Syria, Egypt and Psalm 83 nations; now let’s hear God’s Word concerning Israel, specifically Jerusalem! There are various prophecies concerning Jerusalem throughout Scripture (as we’ve already seen), but …
Current Event: Middle East Prayer Ceremony
During the pope's visit to the Middle East in May, an invitation was extended to representatives from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Druze communities to meet at the Vatican to participate in prayer for peace in the Middle East. At the pope's request, Israeli President Shimon Peres will meet for prayer in Rome on Sunday with …
The Re-Birth of Israel
Things are about to get very exciting, so jump off the boat and grab your metal detector! We’re about to find nuggets of gold! We’ve learned this week that Israel was born through the covenant God made with Abraham. However, once settled in the Promised Land, the Israelites clamored for an earthly king, and …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 