Passion Week is upon us. For Christians, it culminates in the most sacred events on our calendar: Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. However, as Jesus entered the Holy City of Jerusalem for the last time (until His soon return!), it initiated what we call Passion Week. The Old Testament prophesied of One to come who …
Hi friends! This is an interesting year, in that the Christian celebration of Passion Week overlays the 8-day Jewish celebration of Passover almost exactly. Passover begins at sundown this Saturday (April 12, 2025) and extends through sundown on Sunday (April 20, 2025). Passion Week begins this Sunday (April 13) with Palm Sunday and concludes on …
Yesterday was Palm Sunday, so we will take a break from our Israel in Perspective series in order to focus on the most important week in world history. As we set our sights on Resurrection weekend (next weekend), it is important to know and understand the significance of Palm Sunday…the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, setting …
Visiting Israel is a life-changing experience, no matter how many times a person goes there. Beyond the Biblical relevance so easily seen throughout the land, Israel’s geopolitical history is also on display. Is it any wonder Scripture identifies Jerusalem as the center of the world? (Ezekiel 5:5, Ezekiel 38:12) Of course, Israel also holds the …
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