“愿赐平安的神亲自使你们全然成圣！又愿你们的灵与魂与身子得蒙保守，在我主耶稣基督降临的时候，完全无可指摘！那召你们的本是信实的，他必成就这事。请弟兄们为我们祷告。”（帖撒罗尼迦前书5章23-25节）保罗写下这些话是为了鼓励信徒们并预备他们迎接“主的日子”。（帖撒罗尼迦前书5章2节）当那日临近时，愿这些话今天同样传递给你们盼望和祝福。...
A New Year and A New Government Today
What could yesterday’s groundbreaking governmental shift in Israel–occurring on the biblical new year–signal to the nations? In yesterday’s sudden turnaround of events, Benjamin Netanyahu and Benjamin Gantz reached an agreement for a new unity government. It just so happened that yesterday was the first day of the first month (Nissan)…...
Hanukkah’s Inspiration for God’s People Today
Happy Hanukkah as we celebrate the Feast of Dedication with candle lighting, songs and special foods. Amid the festivities, let us remember the real victory of Hanukkah took place when a singular family of priests, known as the Maccabees, inspired a faithful remnant of God’s people to overpower the demonized…...
Who Will Govern Israel?
Many Christians who care about Israel are perplexed about our almost year-long crisis in which we have lacked a duly elected, functioning government. This is understandable. The political situation is complex and unprecedented. In this article we hope to clarify some of the main issues and suggest directions for prayer.…...
Is Time Running Out in Israel?
“Without wise leadership a nation fails.” (Proverbs 11:14, NLT) It has been two weeks since we last wrote about the formation of an Israeli government. Much has transpired that has left us no closer to a resolution than before. There have been behind the scenes negotiations, important ministerial appointments, ultimatums,…...
The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah): Much More than a Dress Rehearsal
The atmosphere in Israel this week is tinged with lively expectancy, despite the drama of political posturing and military threats of Iran. Around the country, preparations are underway for Yom Teruah (Day or Feast of Trumpets), also known as Rosh HaShanah (Head of the Year) on September 30. Yom Kippur…...