It is not easy – nor safe, nor simple – to live in the Middle East as a Muslim background believer in Jesus. And even though Israel offers its residents a lot more freedom and diversity than her neighbors, one...
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In result of the recent conflict and thanks to the generosity of Christians, a messianic school of art on the outskirts of Jerusalem was supplied with a bomb shelter. This is not a sentence we ever wanted to write –...
In the recent weeks, Israel once again dominated global headlines as tensions and violence escalated across the nation and in Gaza. The spirit of fear and hatred has been rampant not just in Israel, but across the world. This conflict...
What is the Meaning of Hebrew word Ruach? Ruach (pronounced roo-akh) is the Hebrew word for spirit, breath, or wind. When spoken, the word engages one’s breath and lungs. The first mention of Ruach in the Bible is in the...
Grief and Courage Grief is common, unpredictable, and unwelcome. Here we will look at grief in Scripture, in the New Testament, as two of Jesus' followers experienced it. It takes both grief and courage in the life of a believer...
The Shema Prayer The most important prayer and declaration in the Jewish life is the “Shema Prayer”. This declaration of faithfulness is a type of marriage vow if you will, as well as a hymn of praise to God. Below...
Easter Sermon Ideas for You Are you a pastor or Christian speaker looking to integrate something fresh from Scripture into a message on Easter? Oftentimes a Jewish context from Scripture can provide exactly that. Here are nine nuggets we've prepared,...
Have you ever wondered how Israel, Passover, and Jesus' Resurrection are connected? The connection between the Passover and Jesus' resurrection is undeniable. The two events coincided in time (Jesus died and rose while the Jewish people were observing the holiday)....
Believing God's Promises The Bible is full of God's promises that can encourage us in our faith. After all, faith and hope are dependent on promises – something that we expect, look forward to. A promise is an anchor. If...
In Giving We Receive The theme of giving and receiving is more than just a financial principle of generosity. The Bible gives many examples of how it can be applied universally. Have you noticed?If we bless Israel, we will be...
The Jewish Priest What do you think of when you hear the word “priest”? Most people wouldn't think of a Jewish priest. Depending on your background, a particular style of clothing might come to mind or a specific religious denomination....
What is Yom Kippur? If you ask any Jewish person, “what is the holiest day of the year?”, they will tell you without hesitation: Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. God set it apart already in the days of...