Passover Seder: “Barech” and “Hallel”

Friends, Passover is just around the corner and I get excited about the way Jesus reveals Himself in the Jewish feasts.  We have taken a week-long look at Pesach (Passover), the first of three pilgrimage feasts of Israel.  Take a look back at previous days' study together to put all the pieces together, then rejoice …

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Let’s Explore the Death of Jesus

Hi gang!  We’re diving to difficult depths today so I want to begin with a disclaimer.  First, if you don’t know me, and don’t follow along regularly, you need to know that I absolutely love Israel and the Jewish people.  By no means are they perfect, but they are God’s vehicle of world redemption and …

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Reflections from AIPAC

First, let me say that it was a tremendous blessing to hear Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel's Prime Minister) live via satellite on Tuesday morning!  He is a man who speaks with conviction, and who is steadfast in his determination to keep Israel safe.  He is a true leader who commands respect. Secondly, my journey to AIPAC …

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AIPAC Recap – Monday Evening

Last night was "the big night" in terms of speakers during the General Session, as Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, and all three Republican presidential candidates took the stage.  Security was outrageous and the atmosphere was electric as 18,700 AIPAC delegates jammed the Verizon Center. To be honest, all three presidential candidates knew their …

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