Those who trust in the LordAre as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.As the mountains surround Jerusalem,So the Lord surrounds His peopleFrom this time forth and forever. ~Psalm 125:1-2 Oh, the excitement of preparing to go up to Mount Zion! We are meditating on the Psalms of Ascent, a set of psalms found in Psalms 120-134 which the …
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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 …
“Most Significant 600 Meters in Israel” Now Open
Arched entryway, as in Jesus' day At the southwest corner of Temple Mount, one can see remains of an arched entryway at the top of a long flight of stairs which once served as the entrance for Jewish pilgrims making their journey to the Temple in Jerusalem for the annual feasts. Remains of the archway …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 