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Understand the Bible through the lens of Israel
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The world realizes that Israel’s inhabitants include both Jewish and Arab peoples usually in the worst of circumstances. When the rockets covered the sky over southern Israel last month, many lamented over the dire situation of both Israelis and Palestinians....
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How to Bless Israel via Investing The idea of investing in Israel, and what benefits you can expect from this investment, is a new idea to most people. Most people have never though about how to bless Israel. For others...
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How to Bless Israel via Investing The idea of investing in Israel, and what benefits you can expect from this investment, is a new idea to most people. Most people have never though about how to bless Israel. For others...
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7 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know
Learning a few biblical Hebrew words can have a huge impact on your Bible study, that's why we created a series called Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know.
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Zion in Hebrew The term "Zion" (צִיּוֹן, pronounced Tziyon in Hebrew) holds a profound significance both in the Bible and today. "Zion" (צִיּוֹן, pronounced "Tziyon") means "a sign" or "a landmark." The root צ-י-ן forms a verb in modern Hebrew today...
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Abraham, Ishmael's Covenant and The Arab-Israeli Story Did Ishmael and his descendants have claim to the Abrahamic Covenant in which God gave Abraham blessing and land? What is the seed of the Arab-Israeli story? What’s the beginning that God established?...
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Why don’t most Jewish people see Jesus? A question we often hear is, Why is it difficult for most Jewish people to recognize Jesus as the Messiah? Have you ever wondered that? Many Christians assume Jesus’s identity should be obvious...
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What is the meaning of the Hebrew word Kosher? Even if you are not Jewish or Israeli, you are probably familiar with the Hebrew word kosher (כשר). You might even know that this word has something to do with food,...
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Tel Aviv and Christian Tourism Although it is not obvious at first, Tel Aviv does hold significance for Christians. And not just because it's located in Israel. While Tel Aviv itself isn't mentioned in the Bible, the nearby city of...
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What is Shavuot and why is it celebrated? Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals described in the Bible, along with Passover (Pesach) and Sukkot. It is one of the eight appointed times of the Lord described in Leviticus...
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Understand the Bible through the lens of Israel.
Here you will find teachings, articles, and timely updates that will help you go deeper in your walk with God and discover your role in His plan for Israel.
Our writers - from Israel and abroad - have a heart for the Jewish people and love the Word of God. Let us take you on a journey through Scripture and the Land every week! We want to give you an exclusive insider view on what God’s doing in Israel and introduce you to the people that serve Him here.