A Witness – A Witness – Israel has a national calling to be a witness. God chose one nation to reveal the Scriptures and the Messiah, giving revelation of whom the Scriptures speak. God has always wanted Israel to be a witness to how real God is, how close He dwells, and how He answers prayer. All this so the surrounding nations will turn from their false gods
Distressing – Distressing Times – A three-week period of mourning on the Jewish calendar, known as “Between the Straits,” occurs this year between July 2 and 23. These particular weeks reflect a season of judgment, when the enemy gets the upper hand, or heightened spiritual warfare – Distressing Times. The enemy breached the Jerusalem walls, and the First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians three weeks later. The
Destiny – Israel’s Destiny – Reports out of Israel tell of an increasing interest in reading the Torah (Old Covenant/Old Testament). Whereas this indicates the Lord leading Jewish hearts toward the Word (instead of relying on a rabbi’s interpretation), Israel is not immune to the sins that are common to man. There is flagrant disregard for the Word when local governments approve public displays of alternative lifestyles. Leaders