We haven't touched on it in a while, but understanding the Jewish roots of our Christian faith is one of the most profound understandings we can come to. The reality is: without the Jewish Messiah, there would be no Christianity! A recent One for Israel devotional placed the focus squarely on that fact. Close out …
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28 “So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders. 29 I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. 30 Even some men from your own group will rise up and …
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Often, what the enemy means for evil, God uses for good! Recently, Israel was locked down for the second time following an aggressive outbreak of COVID, particularly among the ultra Orthodox. There is no doubt Israel has been hit hard by the coronavirus. However, I wonder if this is an example of something the enemy …
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Before we answer the question above, let's lay the groundwork. In Leviticus 23, God revealed details of His "appointed times," also known as the 7 major Jewish feasts. Three were to be commemorated in short order in the spring. (Feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits) The fourth was Penecost. Then, three fall feasts …
Continue reading How did the Feast of Trumpets become Rosh Hashanah?
Looking for the Blessed Hope 