Shanah Tovah! Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day previous to the actual day of the holiday. Thus, Rosh Hashanah began yesterday at sundown and Israel celebrates their new year today. Rosh Hashanah means "Head of the Year." However, Leviticus 23:23-25 describes a feast that the Jews were told to celebrate. It is the Feast …
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Throughout history the Biblical feasts of Israel have been a staple of Jewish life. God instituted seven major feasts and provided specific instructions for them in the book of Leviticus (chapter 23). While the Biblical year begins with Passover in the spring (Exodus 12:2), the Jewish civil new year occurs in the fall, and we …
While doing research concerning Israel's prophetic destiny last weekend, I was once again amazed by the utter miracle of Israel's existence despite the fact the Jewish people have been exiled, persecuted and pushed toward extinction numerous times. Beyond that, not only have they miraculously survived, but they thrive (as we saw yesterday!) Scripture accurately predicted Israel's fate, …
Hi friends...and welcome back! Today we're taking a look at prophecies concerning Israel's re-birth, so it is important to understand historical context. As we noted in Tishah B'Av and the Destruction of Jerusalem, Jerusalem was totally destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, and Jews were scattered throughout the world. Israel ceased to exist as a …
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