As we lean into this Christmas Season, let's consider some little known details about our Savior's first coming. Unless you are Jewish or understand the subtle nuances of the shepherd's fields of Bethlehem, you are probably missing some of the most profound reasons Jesus had to be born in Bethlehem. Few realize just how prophetic …
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One of the most impactful ministries in Israel is One for Israel. They do incredible work sharing Jesus with Jews and Arabs in the land, training Jewish and Arab pastors to effectively lead their congregations, and producing online content that reaches into every corner of Israel and the Middle East. The Holy Spirit is at …
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Just as God provided a time of waiting between the Feast of First Fruits and Pentecost, so we find ourselves in a parallel time of waiting during the current COVID-19 crisis. The Jewish feasts serve as a wonderful "road map" of God's plan for His people. But those feasts are simply a shadow of the …
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No, COVID-19 has not disappeared from Israel. But despite the ongoing pandemic, Israel's mood will turn from sadness to joy at sundown today! As the sun set yesterday, Israel marked the beginning of Yom HaZikaron, the commemoration of those who have lost their lives in Israel's struggle to be free. But, as the sun settles …
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