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Who Owns Jerusalem? (Probably not who you’d think.)

March 31, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Current Events: Prophetic Views, Israeli Society and Spirituality

To the surprise of many, Christians own most of the wealthiest parts of Jerusalem. Despite global focus on the Arab-Jewish controversy, traditional churches hold title deed to large swaths of real estate here. The Prime Minister’s and President’s Residences, Knesset, Israel Museum, King David Hotel, Great Synagogue, Mamila Mall and…...

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On Israeli Memorial and Independence Days (May 1 and 2, 2017): Does the Day of Jacob’s Trouble Lie Ahead?

March 29, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Current Events: Prophetic Views, Intercession, Israel's Restoration

This week we celebrate with thanksgiving the 69th anniversary of the re-gathered Jewish state. Israeli Independence Day always comes the day after Memorial Day, which honors fallen soldiers and terror victims. The unusual timing was intentionally set so that 24 hours of sorrow and mourning would be followed by joy…...

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At Purim: Four Keys to Overturning Kingdoms of this World from the Book of Esther

March 9, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Biblical Feasts & Holidays, Spiritual Growth

The biblical feast of Purim (“Lots”) takes place this year on the evening of March 11-13. The merriest of all Jewish holidays, Purim is based on the book of Esther. As you likely know, the book is an historical account of events that occurred in Persia (modern Iran) approximately 2,500…...

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Today is Tu b’Shvat: What This Biblical Holiday Can Mean for Christians

February 10, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Biblical Feasts & Holidays, Israel's Restoration

Today, February 10-11, Israel celebrates the biblical holiday of Tu b’Shvat. Meaning simply the “15th day of the 7th month,” Tu b’Shvat is also known as the New Year for Trees. The holiday originates from Leviticus 19:23-25: “When you enter the land and plant any kind of fruit tree, regard…...

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The US Embassy is not in Jerusalem for these Historical Reasons – and Other Nations Followed

February 9, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Current Events: Prophetic Views, Israeli Society and Spirituality, Political Events

When the State of Israel was re-established in 1948, its borders were based on the UN Partition Plan of 1947. That plan divided land which had been legally set aside for a Jewish state into two states: one Jewish and one Arab. It also set Jerusalem aside as a separate…...

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THEY DIDN’T JUST KILL JEWS: Why You Should Remember the Holocaust

January 27, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Biblical Feasts & Holidays, Political Events

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 27. The UN established Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005, choosing January 27 because the date marks the liberation of the notorious death camp at Auschwitz. (International Holocaust Remembrance Day is distinct from Israel’s own Holocaust Remembrance Day occurring in the…...

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Messianic Jewish Prayer from Israel for President Trump

January 20, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Current Events: Prophetic Views, Intercession, Political Events

It is said that former President John F. Kennedy once asked his Israeli counterpart how he could best support the young Jewish State. The answer given him was, “Be a great American president.” So we pray: “Father in Heaven, as Shabbat descends on Israel and America wakens to a new…...

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Another Sign God is in Control of Recent Political Warfare Against Israel

January 7, 2017 Kerry Teplinsky Biblical Feasts & Holidays, Current Events: Prophetic Views, Intercession, Israel's Restoration, Palestinian Conflict, Political Events

Tomorrow, January 8, is the Fast of Tevet 10 (“Asara b’Tevet”), marking the first day of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem that led to the destruction of the Temple in 586 BC. (2 Kings 25:1, Zechariah 8:19) The siege also led to Jewish exile from the Land. To this day,…...

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Hanukkah and Christmas Convergence Celebration

December 18, 2016 Kerry Teplinsky Biblical Feasts & Holidays, One New Man, Spiritual Growth

In a few days Hanukkah and Christmas will both fall on December 25.  Jews around the world will usher in the Festival of Lights as Christians celebrate the Light of the World. Often the two holidays coincide because Hanukkah is an eight day commemoration. But this year’s convergence of Christmas…...

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URGENT, STRATEGIC PRAYER THIS WEEKEND FOR ISRAEL!

November 29, 2016 Kerry Teplinsky Current Events: Prophetic Views, Intercession, Political Events

This Sunday, 72 nations are scheduled to gather in Paris to determine how Israeli land should be divided into a Palestinian state. As you can imagine or may already know, the meeting is of utmost significance. We cannot overstate its importance on a global or Kingdom level, nor can we…...

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