2023年7月6日對應着塔模斯月17日,這一天在聖經日曆和希伯來經文中都代表着至關重要的一天。撒加利亞書8章19節把這一天指定爲“四月禁食的日子”。在公元前586年和公元70年的塔模斯月17日,耶路撒冷城牆被入侵的軍隊攻破。也是在這兩次的入侵中,污穢的事件導致了城市的失守、聖殿的毀壞和以色列人的被擄(列王記下25:3-4)。守這日的猶太人認識到這不是個純粹的巧合,而是出於神的手。他們在這一天認罪悔改禱告並禁食。那些關於應受審判的先知預言性的經文在這一天被誦讀和查考。...
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…...
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…...
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…...