The Incense of Prayer

The parasha for this week (March 11-17, 2023) is called Ki Tisa. Packed with rich insight and majestic mystery, Ki Tisa includes God’s instructions for the offering of incense to Him in Israel’s holy tabernacle and temple. Today, neither tabernacle nor temple exists. But as a New Covenant believer,  your…...

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ARE DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS IN ISRAEL UNDER THREAT? How to Pray with Discernment — by Sandra Teplinsky (2 February 2023)

Israel’s new, extremely right wing governing coalition has announced its intent to dramatically curb certain powers exercised for decades by the Israeli High Court. This has given rise to roiling domestic discord and public protest over threats to democracy. International media outlets and global leaders have expressed outrage at Israel…...

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Why Mothers Day 2023 is key to the Isaiah 62 Global Fast

Happy Mothers Day to every mother in the Body of Messiah who has birthed or nurtured biological or spiritual children! Mothers Day is always a special occasion but this year, it has even more significance than usual. As you may know, believers around the world are fasting and praying for…...

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Why and How We Should Pray Now for Netanyahu’s Coalition Government: 10 Target Prayer Points – by Sandra Teplinsky

Earlier this month, Israeli voters cast their ballots to elect the most right-wing government in our country’s history. While I did not personally vote for any of the parties likely to form that coalition, I do believe the election results reflect God’s gracious answer to our prayers. Much fervent and…...

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Why Are So Many Jewish People in the West (and Some Israelis) So Liberal? – by Sandra Teplinsky

Regularly I am asked by Christian friends why Jewish people, especially in America, are often so liberal in their ideology and politics. Gentile believers in the nations tell me they cannot understand why so many Jews in the West support philosophies and movements which not only seem fundamentally contrary to…...

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Yeshua’s Hanukkah Sermon: 8 Meditations for 8 Days – by Sandra Teplinsky

Did you know Yeshua preached the most electrifying Hanukkah sermon ever and the Bible records it for us? Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated annually on the 25th day of Kislev, the 9th month of the biblical calendar. This year the holiday overlaps with Christmas, starting the evening of December…...

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為何以及如何為納坦亞胡的聯合政府禱告? 十項禱告重點:

上週,以色列投票選出有史以來最傾向右翼政黨的政府。雖然我(珊蒂)並未親自投給任何一個有機會執政的政黨,但是我們相信選舉的結果是神的慈愛回應了我們的禱告。這一次不僅是以色列的信徒,還有全世界的基督徒都為這場選舉齊心合一地積極代禱,感謝神,因祂的憐憫和慈愛,天父果真垂聽祈禱。...

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Meditation for Yom Kippur (and Beyond) 5783

“We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Messiah Jesus once for all.” (Hebrews 10:10) The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) falls this year on October 4-5. It is the holiest Levitical feast in the biblical calendar. Yom Kippur is the day on which Israel’s high priest…...

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爲什麼大多數的美籍猶太人在政治上和思想上是自由主義的?

現在我們常常被成熟的美國的基督徒問到這個問題。他們通常都會以一種憂傷的口吻承認他們無法理解爲什麼那麼多美籍猶太人支持的意識形態和運動看起來都是與猶太人的價值觀相牴觸的,而且可能會對猶太人帶來傷害。雖然這個提問是針對住在美國的猶太人,但是這也關係到少數以色列的猶太人和居住在其他國家的猶太人。...

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In the Matter of Jerusalem July 2022: Response to Directive for Execution of Judgment of the High Court of Heaven

(This post is offered as a suggested template for intercession concerning US President Biden’s visit to Jerusalem and the Middle East July 13-16. It can be modified as may be appropriate for different prayer styles and as the Lord leads.) In the unity of one accord, we, a remnant of…...

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