Religious Divisions in Israel

Hi gang!  Yesterday we explored what makes one a Jew.  If you missed it, you may want to review before we take a look at various Jewish (and other) religious positions. Today, Israelis come in all sorts of flavors.  I don't claim to know them all, but here are a few of the predominate Jewish …

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Passover Seder: “Kadesh” and “Maggid”

Welcome back friends!  We're in the midst of discussions that lead up to the Jewish Pesach (Passover).  Over the past few days we've learned a bit about preparing for Passover, and the Passover Seder, the celebratory meal Jews partake of in commemoration of Pesach.  There are 14 parts (15, if you count the lighting of …

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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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We are Blessed because of God’s Birthing Call upon Israel

Recently, I’ve studied much regarding God’s call upon Israel, and how the covenants (especially the Abrahamic Covenant) apply to us as believers.  Thus, I want to follow up two previous posts (here and here) and share some additional thoughts with you over the next few days. Have you ever considered what makes Israel special?  That …

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