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)…...

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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…...

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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.…...

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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,…...

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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…...

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Meditations for Each Day of Sukkot  

We hope you are blessed through this special devotional for Sukkot, October 13-21, 2019/5780. Day 1: Why Sukkot (Tabernacles)? God tells us the purpose of Sukkot is “that your generations may know that I made the people of Israel to dwell in booths [sukkot] when I brought them out of…...

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在今年的赎罪日与主耶稣联合

今年的赎罪日从10月8日傍晚开始到10月9日傍晚时结束。上帝在这个极其神圣的日子晓喻以色列的大祭司为他的百姓行赎罪之礼。对于主耶稣的跟随者们,我们被称为君尊的祭司(彼得前书2章9节)。所以我们可以在赎罪日进到圣洁的神面前献上祷告。...

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Engage with Yeshua this Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will be observed this year Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, October 8-9. God commissioned Israel’s high priest on this most holy day to provide for the atonement of His people’s sins. For followers of Yeshua, who according to 1 Peter 2:9 are a royal…...

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为什么吹角节不仅仅是一场预演?

尽管以色列在这周经历了政治上戏剧性的一幕和来自伊朗的军事威胁,但是鲜活的盼望仍然弥漫在整个国家。全国各地都在预备迎接9月30日的吹角节,这一天也被称为新年(一年之首)。十天之后就是赎罪日。今年的住棚节将在10月14日到10月21日期间庆祝。综合起来,这三个指定的时刻就是我们所知道的秋季节期。这是神指定的以一种特殊的方式与他所爱的百姓相遇的时刻。【1】...

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What Do Israel’s Election Results Suggest for Messianic Faith in the Land?

The votes are in. Israel’s second national election this year has, once again, yielded no clear winning party. But for Kingdom purposes, at least one prayed-for victory was scored: The ultra-Orthodox, anti-Messiah political stronghold in our government was, and continues to be, shaken. The battle for genuine religious freedom in…...

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