Why DOES Israel Matter?

Pull up a chair and hang out for a bit.  This week we are concluding our study, Why Israel Matters and we have covered lots of ground.  So, we're pulling it all together this week. Early in the study we discussed some reasons Israel matters.  Do you remember some of those reasons?  Let's jog the …

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Week 11 – Looking for the Blessed Hope

Welcome to our last week of Why Israel Matters, study friends!  You probably noticed this week's session is entitled Looking for the Blessed Hope.  For me, it seems it always comes back to that!  So, not only is that the name of this blog, but our study culminates with the same thought: we are to live …

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Preparation of a Kingdom

In His covenant with Abraham, God promised land and descendants...a kingdom.  He gave Abraham and His descendants the land of Canaan (Israel today), establishing "headquarters" for the earthly kingdom.  But a new kingdom is being developed!  This kingdom is a worldwide family made up of those who receive the Messiah.  (Jews and Gentiles)  In this …

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Week 10 – The King is Coming!

Welcome back, study friends!  Last week, as we gathered around the virtual study table, we focused on the invitation that must be offered in order to bring the King (Jesus) home.  That invitation is found in Matthew 23:39, where Jesus said:  "For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until …

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