That's a good question...and one that is asked often once one realizes God's original plan for the Jews, and the fact that the first Christians were Jews! (See yesterday's post, What Does it Mean to be Jewish?) Throughout Scripture we find patterns of rebellion, turning back to God, and falling again when it comes to …
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Re-post: Yesterday (July 29, 2020) at sundown, Israel began the commemoration of Tisha B'av, which carries great significance to the Jewish people. To explain, I'm re-posting this article from last year. Enjoy! The saddest day on the Jewish calendar will commence tonight at sundown and extend through sundown tomorrow. Jews around the world will commemorate …
Pull up a chair! We're gathering at the virtual study table to follow up on yesterday's foundational discussion about early Jewish-Christian relations, and God's call of the Apostle Paul as a missionary to the Gentiles. If you missed yesterday's discussion, scroll back to it for a good foundation for today's topic. We have established that …
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Currently, on Sunday mornings, I am leading a study called Why Israel Matters: Rightly Relating to Our Jewish Roots to a class at my church. We are learning and understanding more about God's plan for the Jewish people, and His plan for us Gentiles as well. I have shared much of the study online, and want …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 