Shalom from the City of God! (I love saying that!) After entering Jerusalem last night, we spent our first day touring there today. Time after time we see the Lord's blessing and favor (though we are all so unworthy of such!) Israel is packed with tourists, yet often the Lord has given us a favorable …
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Exploring Temple Mount and the Southern Steps
Temple Mount, as seen from the Southeast Corner Welcome back, study friends! I hope you are studying along with us as our tour group prepares for a trip to Israel next month. Today we'll focus on Temple Mount and the Southern steps. Use the picture above to see exactly what we're talking about. Temple Mount …
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Reflections on Tisha B’Av
Sundown on August 10 marked the beginning of Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in Israel's history. Imagine all these things happening on the same Jewish calendar day (ninth of the month of Av): The decree that Israelites would wander in the desert for 40 years after leaving Egypt, until a new generation would enter the …
The Names of Temple Mount
On two occasions, God spoke through the prophet Ezekiel, declaring Jerusalem the center of the world. (Ezekiel 5:5 and 38:12) Temple Mount is the focal point in Jerusalem, and is perhaps the most hotly-contested 36 acres on planet earth. But did you know it has not always been known as Temple Mount? What was it …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 