Intercession for the Jewish People This September two high holy days occur as outlined in Leviticus 23:23–27. They are Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year)/Feast of Trumpets (19th) and Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement (28th). These are appointed times for God to meet His people. The sound of the shofar awakens His children to the coming judgment, as well as, the start of the secular, Jewish New Year. Ten
December 2018 Prayer Points The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah, Dec 2-10, 2018) tells a story of the goodness of God. History records the tiny Maccabee army’s miraculous victory over the powerful Seleucid (Syrian–Greek) army. After this victory the Maccabees began cleansing the defiled Temple of God and located just one pure jar of oil to light the menorah. One jar would burn one day. The jar of
Hanukkah 2018 Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Greek Syrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day’s supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days. Be a prayer warrior for Israel WATCHMAN ON THE WALL Go to Jacob’s Hope FACEBOOK
How Do the New Tax Laws Impact my Charitable Giving? This is a question many of us are asking our tax advisors this time of year. Jacob’s Hope always advises you to seek specific advice from your financial advisors before making such gifts. However, here are some questions we are hearing. Our responses to them come from conferring with professional advisors in the area of charitable giving. Can I make
