Hi friends! We're closing out the video series produced by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - US branch, answering key questions regarding Israel. Today we focus on Israel's founding. In 1948, when David Ben Gurion stood before the Israeli delegation to announce Israel's statehood, an uproar erupted in the Middle East and spread around the …
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Ethiopian Jews are Coming Home!
I am very excited about the news out of Israel that additional planeloads of Ethiopian Jews are coming home! After the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of Jews in 70 AD, God's promises to Abraham...namely, land and descendents...seemed empty and forever doomed. However, the Jewish people, despite being scattered literally all over the …
Happy Birthday Israel!
This was the headline in The Palestine Post on May 14, 1948! Israel became a nation, fulfilling Bible prophecy! (Keep in mind that the Hebrew calendar is a lunar one and doesn't always match up day-to-day with our Gregorian calendar. Thus, Israel actually celebrated her independence a couple days ago!) Beyond virtually the entire chapters …
“So, What Was Your Favorite Part?”
Ok, let's address the most frequently asked question, "What was your favorite part of the trip?" That is a bit like asking a parent which child is their favorite! It is impossible to choose a favorite, as each has unique, special meaning. However, because of the limited time/opportunity to share details during the trip, I …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 