Welcome back friends! Yesterday we examined the birthing call God placed upon Israel, through the Abrahamic Covenant. But the call was not only a birthing one, it was also a suffering call. So let's dig into that idea today. Following God's introduction of the covenant to Abraham in Genesis 12, we are given a clear …
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God’s Call to Abraham to Birth the Jewish People
Hi gang! Here in Phoenix I'm in the midst of teaching a new study entitled Why Israel Matters: Rightly Relating to Our Jewish Roots, and we have studied about a special purpose God has given the Jewish people: to bless all the families of the earth (Genesis 12:3). In fact, last week I posted two pieces …
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Word from Jerusalem – February 2017
Hi friends! The recently-released issue of Word from Jerusalem is one of the best ever! It contains some very exciting articles, including: PM Netanyahu Visits Christian Embassy. Did you know the Prime Minister delivered his Christmas greeting to Christians around the world from the International Christian Embassy? It was an exciting day...read about how it all …
Abraham, Gentiles and the Gospel
Let's have a little fun today! What do Abraham, Gentiles and the Gospel have in common? (Warning: we're going to get a little crazy before we get to the serious part, so stick with me!) First, let's consider a bit about what we know of each: Abraham, a Gentile, was called by God to be the …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 