Parts of King Solomon’s Walls are being Excavated Today in the City of David

Dear friends, lots of exciting discoveries are being made in Israel, particularly in the excavation of the City of David.  Several weeks ago I shared some information about the excavation going on there, and today I have more exciting news to share with you! As people come to Jerusalem from all over the world, they …

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Where is Jerusalem?

Awake, awake,     put on your strength, O Zion; put on your beautiful garments,     O Jerusalem, the holy city; for there shall no more come into you     the uncircumcised and the unclean. Shake yourself from the dust and arise;     be seated, O Jerusalem; loose the bonds from your neck,     O captive daughter of Zion. ~Isaiah 52:1-2 …

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Examining God’s Promise in 2 Chronicles 7

My morning routine includes listening to passages of Scripture while I dress and prepare for my day.  This morning's passage included the familiar verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, yet I was drawn to the context and reminded that God issued this promise at a time of celebration and joy in Israel.  We often turn to …

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The Divided Kingdom

Welcome back, sojourners!  This week we’re learning of Israel’s birth via God’s covenant given through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.  Yesterday we studied brief details about two of Jacob’s sons, Judah and Joseph.  Bible students will recall that Joseph was sold into slavery to Egypt in order to one day rescue his people from the Egyptians!  …

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