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Understand the Bible through the lens of Israel
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Feasts of the Lord The Jewish people have kept many of the biblical feasts through the centuries. God established the biblical feasts for His people to observe. And since Israel became an independent nation in 1948, some of the feasts...
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Feasts of the Lord The Jewish people have kept many of the biblical feasts through the centuries. God established the biblical feasts for His people to observe. And since Israel became an independent nation in 1948, some of the feasts...
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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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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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Jesus and the Pharisees Jesus had real conflicts with the religious leaders of His day, to be sure, and there were times Jesus gave hair-raising accusations to the scribes and Pharisees. But were those meant for the Jewish people, as...
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Top Christian Places to Visit in Israel Israel, known as the "Holy Land," is a place of great significance for Christians worldwide. Many of our staff initially came to Israel to see these same sites. It left them completely transformed....
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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.