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 …
Hi friends! Ready or not, we're racing toward 2024. But is January 1 truly the beginning of the year? Well, in today's society, virtually the entire world recognizes the first of January as New Year's Day, so we'll allow it to keep it's title, and we will, of course, celebrate it. Interestingly, the Creator of time did …
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Hi friends! Passover has come and gone in Israel, and Christians celebrated Resurrection Weekend less than a month ago. But before they disappear in the rearview mirror, take time to be encouraged as we look back. First, is there a connection between the Jewish Passover and the Christian celebration of the Resurrection (known commonly as …
Last Sunday we began a "Focus on Israel" emphasis by featuring the Mount of Olives. Today seems the perfect time for the second installment as we follow Jesus from a garden of agony to a garden of victory. Olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane, dating back to Jesus' day We'll begin back on the …
Continue reading Focus on Israel: Lessons from the Garden to the Garden
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