We recently celebrated Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) and referenced this as a year of jubilee for Israel. But what exactly is a Jubilee Year? Let's go to Leviticus 25:8-11 for insight: “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years shall give you …
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Biblical Significance of the Six Day War
The 50th anniversary of one of Israel’s most significant historical events is just around the corner! Tuesday at sundown begins the 28th day of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar and Jews everywhere will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day). This Jubilee Year is very significant, and commemorates Israel’s victory in the 1967 Six Day War and …
To Move or Not to Move: Final Thoughts about Moving the Embassy
In an exclusive interview with Reuters on April 28, 2017, President Trump was asked if he would use his trip to Israel as an opportunity to declare that the US recognizes Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. Trump's response: "Ask me in a month on that." Many are reading into the statement and Trump's …
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To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv
As noted yesterday, President Trump makes an historic visit to Jerusalem later this month. There is speculation regarding whether or not he will make the "big announcement" to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But wait...if Israel's seat of government is in Jerusalem, why is the embassy in Tel Aviv? Great question, …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 