Nazareth was Jesus' boyhood home. It was there in that simple Jewish village He grew up learning carpentry skills from His earthly father. Today, Nazareth is predominately Arab, but it plays host to a Christmas celebration, complete with what is believed to be the largest Christmas tree in the Middle East! Take a look at …
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Jesus the Jew, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Great I AM
As we say goodbye to November and head into December, our thoughts turn toward the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), which starts Sunday night at sundown, and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Let’s start with Jesus, as He is truly the center of all celebration. But, beware Christians: Jesus doesn’t belong solely to …
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Arab Christian Pastor Thankful to be an Israeli
We were blessed with so many fantastic speakers at the ICEJ/ACLI Conference earlier this week, and I want to share about one of the most interesting speakers of the event, Pastor Saleem Shalash. Pastor Shalash is an Arab Christian living in Nazareth (Jesus' boyhood hometown), shepherding Home of Jesus the King congregation. His gratitude for …
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Did Billy Graham Ever Preach in Israel?
Some have asked, so I'll provide some info! Though Israel is very squeamish when it comes to evangelism, Billy Graham was allowed a brief speaking tour in March 1960, where he preached to Christian and Jewish audiences in Haifa and Jaffa, and to an Arabic audience in Nazareth. A larger meeting was originally scheduled in …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 