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The Four Craftsmen in Zechariah 1:18–21 and Their Significance
Last year’s Feast theme came from a prophetic utterance by Zechariah in the early days of Israel’s restoration to the Land following the Babylonian exile. -
Feast of Tabernacles in the Bible: Why Christians Should “Keep” It
The Feast of Tabernacles shows up throughout the Bible, but the prophet Zechariah mentions it in 14:16–18: And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year… -
Israel and the Church: A Coming Reformation
The early church’s understanding of God’s enduring purposes for Israel and our connection to the Jewish people must be brought back to mainstream Christianity. -
Zechariah 4:6, “By My Spirit, Says the Lord”
The theme of this year’s Feast of Tabernacles is taken from Zechariah 4:6, one of the most prominent prophecies in the Old Testament on what God is planning to accomplish in the end times. -
What Happened on the Ninth of Av?
The nation of Israel is not only at war against the Hamas terror militia but also against dark spiritual forces … -
“By My Spirit!” Restoring the Prophetic Voice to Israel
As we near the Feast of Tabernacles in October, our Feast theme this year has become even more relevant: “By My Spirit, says the Lord!” -
Abraham, Father of Us All and Heir of the World
I am often drawn back to where the story of the Jewish people began—with Abraham, whom Paul called “the father of us all.” For many Christians, he is just one of many great men of God in the Bible. -
God’s Patience Shown Through Pentecost
As we arrive at the biblical holiday of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, there is a valuable lesson it can teach us concerning patience in this long, difficult war Israel now finds itself in. The intense battle against Hamas in Gaza is now more than eight months old. -
Counting the Omer from Firstfruits to Pentecost
In the Old Testament, God established a special period known as “counting the omer,” which is not widely recognized by many Christians. -
The Faith of Abraham and the Current Conflict in Israel
When Christian, Jewish, and Muslim clergy come together to engage in interfaith dialogue, they often seek to find common ground through the figure of Abraham since all three religions revere his faith. -
Joseph’s Dreams in the Bible and the Jewish People
The apostle John told of a vision in Revelation 12 in which he described imagery of a woman clothed with the sun, moon, and stars. -
The Deeper Significance of Sabbath Rest
Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work on it; it is the Sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings.