The prophet Isaiah foresaw a future day when Messiah would rule from Jerusalem. “Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains
Do you remember the profound words of Yeshua (Jesus) during Passover (Aviv 14), as he dined with his disciples? He urged, “Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Christians have long known God as the God of grace, mercy and love, as have the Jews since Moses interceded for his rebellious nation and God appeared to him as ‘The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger…
Have you heard of the term Replacement Theology? I’m sure you are familiar with this term, but it is the idea that the Christian Church has replaced the nation of Israel in God’s plan.
The festival of Hanukkah which celebrates evil forces overthrown and the desecrated temple won back from the Selucid armies, has the delightful tradition of lighting candles each of the eight nights.
Miphkad Altar, part of Yom Kippur – Heb 13:10. Jesus fulfilled sacrifices, guiding Christians to a spiritual altar of praise, thanksgiving, and good deeds.
Exploring the Torah (Deut 7:12-11:25): Emphasising obedience as a key to God’s blessings. Learn from Israel and the enduring mercy of our unchanging God.
Micah 4:2 speaks of a coming time when both Jews and Gentiles will go up together as brothers, united in Messiah, to Jerusalem. We will hear the Messiah and learn from Him about His ways, and walk in His paths.
In this issue of Israel & Christians Today I am sharing some further pastoral reflections on the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev – Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25 – which is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading
Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus has brought us salvation and granted those who believe eternal life. He is rightly called our Saviour, but from a Jewish perspective He cannot—yet—be fully called the Messiah.
In this and the next two issues of Israel & Christians Today I will be sharing some thoughts from the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev—Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25.
I have seven beautiful grandchildren—six handsome grandsons and one stunning granddaughter. I love them with all my heart… and the thing I love to hear the most is when we sit down for our Friday night Shabbat meal and they say ‘Tell us a story Grandpa.’ And by story they mean a Bible story.