Looking Toward the Spring Feasts

Nissan 1 is the beginning of the Biblical new year, at the first appearance of the "new moon."  To understand Hebrew dates, you must understand that the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar (versus the solar, Gregorian calendar used by the majority of the world).  Though I won't go into great detail about how the …

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Word from Jerusalem: March 2016 Edition

Shabbat Shalom! If you love Israel and like reading about her history, current ministry going on there, and insight into Jewish culture, I recommend Word from Jerusalem.  It is a monthly publication by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem filled with engaging articles such as: Exodus in the Time of Moses and Today Celebrating Passover A …

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Palestinian Official: “Jews Should Return to Their Country of Origin”

The Palestinian Authority envoy to the UN Human Rights Council, Ibrahim Khreisheh, recently stated that "Jews should return to their country of origin."  He believes Jews came to the land of "Palestine," colonized it, and made it their own.  Furthermore, he picks up on a recent statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia is …

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A Supreme Gift to the Gentiles

Hi gang!  I invite you to join me on an interesting journey today, but we must harken back a few days when we talked about God’s purpose for His chosen people.  There, we highlighted the truth that God desires to bless all families of the earth through His chosen people (Genesis 12:3).  In fact, God’s …

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