David’s Sling Missile Defense System to be Operational in 2016

Israel's Missile Defense Organization has successfully test-fired and completed the last phase of trials for David's Sling, capable of intercepting rockets with a range of 200km. It is intended to accompany the already-operational Iron Dome missile defense system, proven reliable in intercepting missile with a range of 70km.  The Defense Organization is also working on …

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The Divided Kingdom

Welcome back, sojourners!  This week we’re learning of Israel’s birth via God’s covenant given through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.  Yesterday we studied brief details about two of Jacob’s sons, Judah and Joseph.  Bible students will recall that Joseph was sold into slavery to Egypt in order to one day rescue his people from the Egyptians!  …

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A 30,000 Foot View of Week 3: A Covenant Kept

Well, my faithful sojourners, we’ve laid the foundation of our study by charting our course in week 1 and digging into God’s plan of the end in week 2.  We now know why we’re studying prophecy, and we have a framework upon which to hang historic and future events so that we better understand the …

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The Dead Sea Area

Ok, we'll leave Jerusalem for the day and head down to the Dead Sea area!  Here's a map again, to help you get your bearings. The Dead Sea is, indeed, the lowest point on planet Earth.  It's surface is 1400' below sea level, and it is 1000' deep in some places.  It is very rare …

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