This week we have focused on awakening the church to imminent dangers. As the prophet Ezekiel declared, a faithful watchman warns those in danger of what's coming at them. Today, the church needs to hear the warning and then spread the warning of what the Bible warns lies before us in the last days. As …
The Bible describes Israel as an olive tree and a fig tree. There is significance in each one. The olive tree represents Israel's spiritual identity, while the fig tree represents Israel's national identity. I find it interesting that being Jewish can be characterized as a religious (spiritual) identity or as an ethnic (national) identity. This …
In the Bible, the olive tree is used often as an object lesson, and olive trees are quite fascinating. If you have been to Israel, you have seen plenty of olive trees, and have likely eaten your share of olives. (There are dozens of varieties, and salad bars are replete with my favorite Israeli treat!) …
Continue reading Promised Land Stories – The Olive Tree: An Intro
On the western slope of the Mount of Olives, directly across the Kidron Valley from Temple Mount, lies the Garden of Gethsemane. Known as a garden of peace, it is typically anything but that, as some of the largest crowds in Jerusalem are often squeezed in here and jostling for position. Regardless, it is a …
Continue reading Tour Rewind: Garden of Gethsemane and Caiaphas’ House
Looking for the Blessed Hope 