Current Events: Prophetic Views

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 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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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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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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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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Global Antisemitism and What You Can Do About It

Amnesty International is an international NGO consisting of 10 million members from dozens of nations. Since 1964 it has had special consultative status at the UN. This has allowed it to shape crucial developments — and unprecedented redefinitions — in the area of human rights. Two weeks ago, it issued…...

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What Might this Gregorian New Year’s Parasha Prophesy for 2022?

For over a thousand years, observant Jews have read through the Hebrew Bible according to a cycle of weekly Scripture portions laid out by our ancient rabbis. We are personally amazed at how often God speaks to our circumstances through the weekly portion (parasha) set in place so long ago.…...

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Yom Teruah 5782: What are Heaven’s Shofars Declaring?

Yom Teruah falls this year on September 6-8. It is the first of three fall feasts, or appointed times with the Lord, set forth in Leviticus 23:23-43. Yom Teruah literally means Day of Blasting, but the holiday is more commonly known as the Feast of Trumpets. The day is to…...

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OPERATION GUARDIAN OF THE WALLS: ISRAEL UNDER ATTACK – HOW WE GOT THERE, WHERE WE ARE GOING, HOW TO PRAY

During the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, tensions rose dramatically in Jerusalem, culminating in riots on the Temple Mount and violence between Jews and Palestinians in the nearby neighborhood of Sheik Jarrah. A handful of Palestinian families are being evicted from properties in Sheik Jarrah originally and lawfully owned by Jews.…...

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A CALL FOR BIBLICAL WISDOM AND ACTION ABOUT COVID-19: Understanding God’s Ways and How to Pray

“May the God of peace Himself sanctify you…and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and found blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you to Himself for your salvation, and He will do it. He…...

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