Yom Kippur: A Longing for Forgiveness

Friends, for 10 days, the Jewish people have been counting the 10 Days of Awe. Those are days leading up to Yom Kippur, the most somber day on the Hebrew calendar. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. When the Temple stood in Jerusalem in ancient times, two goats were brought to the Temple on …

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The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable

As we intermittently consider the 3 fall feasts of Israel through the writings of the prophet, Zechariah, it's important to keep in mind that the Jewish feasts are exactly that. They were ordained by God, described in Leviticus 23, and relate specifically to the Jewish people. Layered behind that truth, though, is the fact that …

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The Brutal Truth about Iran

In short, the brutal truth about Iran is they will never stop. We've made the point plenty of times that Iran is an evil theocracy based on a religious philosophy that leads them to believe the false god, Allah, has called them to violence in his name, and to bring about conditions for their own …

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Do Not be Deceived: Know God’s Word and Vote Your Values

Yesterday, the challenge was to determine whether or not Israel is a litmus test for believers when it comes to our faith and trust in God's Word. If the litmus test is positive and our faith and trust in God's Word is sound, then the truth of God's Word should be our standard when it …

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