What is Hope in the Bible? Hope (Heb: תִּקְוָה tiqvâ), by definition, is the eager anticipation or waiting for something. It is a joyful, confident expectation of the thing for which one hopes. Hope focuses on the future, that which...
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Jerusalem is the most important place in the Bible that God called His own. The Psalmist wrote that Jerusalem is “the place where God dwells” and God himself “has set watchmen on her walls”. It is where the Temple stood. Believers are commanded to pray for her peace. God never forgot or gave up on Jerusalem. The Messiah ascended to Heaven from Jerusalem and to her He will return.
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Ascending the Jerusalem Mountains Today Every year, Jews throughout Israel go up the mountains to Jerusalem, to celebrate the victory of the Six Day War in 1967. It brought the reunification of the city and the reestablishment of Israeli control...
What does it mean to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? FIRM Founder Dr. Wayne Hilsden shares great insight regarding this Bible command from his life experience. Guided by the King of Israel My wife Ann and I left Canada...
Caspari Center in Jerusalem If you are wondering how followers of Jesus in Israel can get equipped for ministry, you need to know about the Caspari Center in Jerusalem. Located in the heart of the city, the center helps believers...
“Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The 40th chapter of Isaiah starts with a very well-known plea: “Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The following verses make it clear that it is Jerusalem and the Jewish people who God calls “my people”. ...
Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” – these are the last documented words Jesus spoke to his disciples before He ascended into...
Visit Jerusalem and Retrace Jesus’ Steps We shared with you a list of 10 places in Israel where Jesus walked. From biblical accounts and archeological discoveries, we can draw out a pretty accurate map of where Jesus spent His life...
Hebron is an incredible hub of history, legacy and royalty. Its reputation today, one of conflict and strife, casts a shadow over what should be one of the most significant places to visit on a trip to Israel. Hebron remains...
Jerusalem and Her Gates Jerusalem is unique among the cities in the Bible. Just imagine - the Bible mentions it over 800 times! A person discovering the Bible for the first time would surely draw the conclusion that Jerusalem is...
At the Western Wall, God made a stunning yet little-known promise, not to the Jewish people, but to those from the nations who would come to seek Him in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is one of the most famous cities in the world. From ancient history to modern headlines, it matters. Here are 10 Jerusalem facts you may not know! 1. Jerusalem is safe. Some feel a little unsure about walking the...
Jerusalem, the Holy City Jerusalem is often called the city of King David. But we may also know it as the city of gold, the city of prophetic legacy, the Heavenly city, the city of God. How on earth did...