Lessons of Peter on the Shores of the Galilee

I have stood on the shores of the Sea of Galilee at Tabgha and wondered what it would have been like the day Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. (Matthew 4, Mark 1, Luke 5)  See Tabgha and Jesus' Disciples. Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters.  In many ways, …

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Word from Jerusalem – April 2017

Shabbat Shalom! The latest issue of Word from Jerusalem, published by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, is now available.  This month's issue contains the following: "Before the Rooster Crows" - an article featuring a look at Peter's denial of Jesus, and the place in Jerusalem where that occurred.  Here are pictures that will give a visual perspective …

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Hallelujah…He Has Risen Indeed!

Happy Resurrection Sunday!  As Christians, we celebrate this day as the day the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and making way for our salvation!  Praise God for that. This year, Jewish people are also celebrating Passover Week during our Resurrection celebration.  Passover began Monday evening (April 10, 2017), and the celebration will …

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The Illegal Trials of Jesus

Yesterday, some commemorated Maundy Thursday, in remembrance of Jesus's last supper with his disciples prior to His crucifixion.  They met in that upper room in order for Jesus to give His final command: love one another.  He demonstrated that in several different ways that night, not the least of which was washing the disciples' feet...including …

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