Week 3 of Understanding the Times Arguably, the most important sign of the last days is expressed in the parable of the fig tree, recorded in Matthew 24:32-35. In it, the fig tree represents Israel, and putting forth leaves is representative of Israel's re-birth in 1948. Israel MUST be back in the land in order …
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Week 3 of Understanding the Times “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” ~Matthew 24:3 Pull up a chair, my friend, and let's dig into Matthew 24. We are considering the present signs of our day and asking, "How close are we?" Jesus …
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Yom HaZikaron, Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, begins today at sundown. Then, Yom Ha'atzmaut, Independence Day in Israel, begins tomorrow at sundown. Israel may be the only country on the planet to routinely celebrate civil holidays twice. Why? Because prior to implementation of today's Gregorian calendar, the Hebrew calendar was a lunar one, based on …
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We talk about Bible prophecy all the time, particularly the seemingly at-our-doorstep prophecies of Isaiah 17:1 (fall of Damascus) and Ezekiel 38 (War of Gog and Magog). But did you know Israel is living out Bible prophecy every single day, right before our eyes? It's true! Since Israel's rebirth in 1948, Bible prophecy has played …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 