What do believers in Yeshua mean when they speak of Pentecost or Shavuot? The Feast of Pentecost was one of many important feasts instituted by God in the Old Testament. It took place fifty days after Passover, and because of this, it is sometimes called the Feast of Weeks (seven weeks). (Lev. 23:15-16) It is also called the Feast of the Harvest several times in Leviticus 23; this is one of the most revealing names…
In this hour when the world in general and the United Nations in particular is clamoring for Israel to succumb to an unbiblical “two-state solution,” let’s be clear on one thing: genuine support for Israel means recognizing its national sovereignty and a genuine commitment to peace without conditions. Groups such as a Hamas, Hezbollah and the Palestinian Authority—which has been compromised by an unrevoked charter to destroy Israel—are simply not honest brokers in the peace…
I try not to get too entangled in the vagaries of politics, whether in a presidential election year or in any other political cycle. God did not call me into politics! But I do stand firm on certain convictions that I believe should not be compromised. One of those is the firm belief that Christians and believers in Yeshua everywhere should only throw their support behind politicians who bless Israel, not those who (wittingly or…
Every year Jewish people in Israel and in many other countries around the world celebrate the Passover, the feast that serves as a remembrance of Israel’s deliverance from captivity and bondage to its oppressors. It is a memorial marked by delicious food, candles, recitation and of course a time of reflection on all that God has done for His people. Like many holidays, however, it can quickly devolve into mere tradition and ritual without a…
It seems these days that just about anything that touches Israel becomes a topic of controversy, and the Passover feast is no exception. For us, as believers in Yeshua, of course we celebrate Christ in the Passover, not simply the feast, but to others the feast points to Israel which has made it a flashpoint for opposition. As you may know the European community has levied sanctions in the form of what’s known as a…
It’s important not to be ashamed of who you are, and to know what—and Who—you believe in. Recently a high profile politician with a Jewish background has caused quite a stir because he has chosen not to draw attention to his Jewish background or make much of his faith. This in itself is quite a surprise because politicians always seek to cater to certain constituencies, and the Jewish population is a powerful one indeed! Yet…
In the news today there is much talk of “settlements” when it comes to Israel. Recently there have been some barbed exchanges between Prime Minister Netanyahu and European leaders over Israel’s “illegal” building program in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The world has pronounced judgment on Israel’s right to build on its own territory, but the claims that Israel’s expansion into its own territory is somehow “illegal” is nothing more than a lie! Jehovah…
Today, I start with a provocative question because I want to deal with common objections to Messianic Judaism, of which this ministry is a part. I want to make it clear that I am not simply considering groups like Jews for Jesus – an organization of Jewish believers which since the mid-seventies has been out on the streets handing out gospel tracts in a good old-fashioned way. No, I am broadening the question to all…
I’ll be honest with you. Israel’s support from Christians has been a given, something that has been taken for granted for a long time. Especially in these tumultuous times, where it seems that most of the international community has been arrayed against her, Israel has always been able to count on the support of America in general and Christians in particular. The number of Christians united for Israel has always been in the majority in…
There are millions of Christians that say that they love Israel and the Jewish people. But do they really? What would be the determining factor for us to identify a true Biblical love for Israel? The answer to this question can only be found in the Bible. Here I am, sitting in a big Christian event that is held to honor Israel. Christian leaders traveled across the nation to take part in this special event….