Good morning, Jerusalem!

Good morning, Jerusalem! It is always good to wake up in the Holy City! However, I must begin with last night. As noted, we entered Jerusalem just after the beginning of Shabbat (sundown on Fridays). That means at least two things: 1.) it's going to take forever getting to our 7th floor rooms, and 2.) …

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Mt of Olives: Historical Past and Prophetic Future

Visiting Israel is literally like walking through an ancient history book. Visiting places such as Tel Dan where Abraham traversed and Shechem where he reached the great tree of Moreh and offered sacrifices nearby bring the ancient patriarch's journey into clearer understanding. Seeing the City of David where Israel's most beloved king built his palace …

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Jesus Was Here!

Situated between Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives is this place spoken of many times in Scripture by different names. We know Jesus traversed this area many times. Do you know this place? (Hint: Yes, that is the Eastern Gate of Temple Mount, and you are viewing this from the Mount of Olives. If …

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Living on the Edge of Armageddon

Armageddon is the great gathering place of the mighty armies of the world in the last days. Secular movies have even been produced about Armageddon and the end of the world. Figuratively speaking, if we take the Bible at its word (and we should!), then we are not far from Armageddon. But keep this in …

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