Daily Archives: August 1, 2009

How to receive God's Blessing

Jim Hutchens, Writers ArchiveBy The Jerusalem Connection August 1, 2009 Leave a comment

by Jim Hutchens A benediction is “the invocation of blessing, especially at the end of a worship service; to bless or speak well of.” (The American Heritage Dictionary). The most familiar benediction/blessing of both Jews and Christians is found in Numbers 6:24-26. “The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face to…

The Golan's Biblical and post-Biblical History

Victor SharpeBy The Jerusalem Connection August 1, 2009 Leave a comment

By Victor Sharpe Before the Tribes of Israel would cross the River Jordan and enter the Promised Land, the first among them had taken possession of territory east of the Jordan. These tribes were the half tribe of Manasseh, Gad and Reuben who received the kingdom of the Amorites, Bashan, and Gilead. Biblical Bashan incorporates…