At the ICEJ/ACLI Conference this week, we were reminded of the significance of "jubilee years" throughout Israel's modern history. To place it in Biblical context, read Leviticus 25 (particularly verses 8-10)to discover the Lord's plan to designate years of jubilee every 50 years. Those years were established as years of redemption for those who gave up …
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Have you ever wondered what life was like on and around Temple Mount in Jesus' day? There are some things we know about, such as Jesus clearing the Temple courtyards of money changers who were turning God's house into a den of thieves (Matthew 21, John 2), Jesus taught in the Temple (Mark 12), and that …
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The City of David, situated just south of Temple Mount, has become one of my favorite places to explore in Jerusalem. Very significant excavation has taken place over the past few years and incredible discoveries are still being made. But, just what is the City of David and its significance? Well, we know that David …
The prophet Zechariah wrote today's headlines 2500 years ago! As the Lord spoke this vision to Zechariah, he saw what Jerusalem would become today: “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. It will come about in …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 