Tonight at midnight we close the chapter on a fairly tumultuous 2016. Will 2017 bring brighter days, or are we in a deep trough of the "ups and downs" of history? The next chapter in history is about to be written and we will know the answer to that question soon. There are many things …
Tag: Western Wall
Romans 10: Salvation is for All
Welcome back, Bible students! I hope you are enjoying digging into God's Word as much as I am! Romans 9-11 are chalked full of instruction when it comes to understanding our Jewish roots and rightly relating to our Jewish heritage. It is my belief that, in order to most fully understand and appreciate our salvation …
UNESCO Erases Jewish Ties to Western Wall
The UN is up to it's usual antics...working to delegitimize Israel. A couple weeks ago, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) adopted a resolution to rename the most sacred Jewish site in Israel. The resolution, though non-binding, changes the name of the Western Wall to its Muslim name, Al-Buraq Plaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
On and Around Temple Mount
Welcome back sojourners! I hope you enjoyed the entrance into the Holy City yesterday! In Biblical days, Jews entered the Holy City several times a year to celebrate feasts and festivals at and around the Temple. Here's a picture from the model city that depicts what the Temple and Temple Mount may have looke like …