Scripture Reading for February 10, 2018
Torah: Exodus 21:1 – 24:18, “Mishpatim” (Judgments … ) Haftorah: II Kings 12:1 – 17 New Testament: Hebrews 1:13 – 14 Gospel: Matthew 17:1 – 11, “Hishtanah” (He was transfigured … )
DetailsTrump: Faith ‘Central’ to American Life
By NewsMax— President Donald Trump says faith is “central to American life and liberty.” Trump on Thursday addressed the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile annual event that brings together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries. He spoke about seeing the “power of God’s love” in Americans, particularly during the response to recent hurricanes and mass shootings.…
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President Trump’s Envoy to Israel Tells Abbas, Palestinians, “Stop Denying Jewish History”
By Israel Today— As far as Israel is concerned, denial of the Jewish historical and religious connection to this land, and especially to Jerusalem, is the primarily roadblock to peace at present. Finally, it would seem that the American government agrees. US President Donald Trump’s special Middle East envoy, Jason Greenblatt, on Thursday blasted Palestinian…
DetailsHoenlein: Like UK, France of old, Iran and Turkey are trying to carve up region
By David Horovitz, Times of Israel— The head of American Jewry’s main umbrella group warned that Iran and Turkey are working aggressively to carve up the Middle East, much as Britain and France did in the Sykes-Picot agreement of a century ago, and that the whole world will be adversely impacted for decades if they…
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Are Evangelical Christians anti-Palestinian?
By Joel C. Rosenberg— Palestinian leaders are not simply infuriated by President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. They are also incensed by what they perceive as an anti-Palestinian theology held by Evangelical Christians generally, and specifically by Evangelicals close to Mr. Trump, including Vice President Mike Pence. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused…
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“Jewish Death Camps:” The real story of today’s Poland
By Israel National News— Polish-speaking historian Dr Inna Rogatchi, interviewed by Rochel Sylvetsky for Arutz Sheva, gives an insider’s perception of the new Polish Holocaust Law and Poland today. The Polish Holocaust Law, awaiting final signature, was a hot topic in the Polish media, as it was in Israel. And then the real Poland spoke…
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Erdogan, Pope Form Unholy, Anti-Trump Alliance to Control Jerusalem
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, Breaking Israel News— A meeting on Monday between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pope Francis may have grave implications for Jerusalem as both leaders appear to be building an agenda based upon their joint opposition to US President Donald Trump’s recognition of the city as Israel’s capital. The meeting, which…
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Palestinians: The Atrocities No One Talks About
By Khaled Abu Toameh, Gatestone Institute— A Palestinian refugee camp has been under siege for more than 1,660 days. Hundreds of the camp residents have been killed, while tens of thousands have been forced to flee from their homes. Those who have remained in the camp — mostly the elderly, women and children — live in…
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Quote of the Week
“The Jew – is the symbol of eternity…. He is the one who for so long had guarded the prophetic message and transmitted it to all mankind…. The Jew is eternal. He is the embodiment of eternity.”—Leo Tolstoy
Truth Report: Who’s plan for Middle East peace will prevail?
Think on this: “They dress the wound of my people s though it were not serious.‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they not even know how to blush.” (Jeremiah 6:14-15) Pray like this: Father, please fast forward the events…
DetailsAmerican Diplomats Violently Chased Out of Bethlehem
By Israel Today— Palestinian outrage over US President Donald Trump’s support for Israel’s claims to the city of Jerusalem has finally turned to violence against Americans. The US Consulate in Jerusalem last week attempted to host a digital marketing workshop in Bethlehem. But, before the event could begin, a small mob of Palestinian men busted…
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Israel’s Most Controversial Film: “A New Spirit”
By Shira Sorko-Ram, Maoz— For the first time in the history of modern Israel, a faith-based film on Yeshua the Messiah has been produced and premiered in theaters across Israel. “A New Spirit” tells the true story of Yacov Damkani, once a local gangster from a poverty-stricken town in Israel, who fled to the United…
Details2800 Year Old Prophecy Fulfilled As Bible Comes to Life in The City of David
By Dr. Rivkah Lambert, Breaking Israel News— The 5-minute video is an interview conducted by Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN, with AnaRina Heymann, Outreach Coordinator at the City of David in Jerusalem. Heymann explains that most of the Old City of Jerusalem is not in fact part of ancient Biblical Jerusalem. “The…
DetailsPalestinians fume as US plan seeks to reduce PA presence in Jerusalem
By Israel Hayom— Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent tirade against U.S. President Donald Trump was prompted by a stipulation in Washington’s peace plan that seeks to reduce the role the PA plays in Jerusalem, Israel Hayom learned Wednesday. Relations between Washington and Ramallah have sunk to a new low following Trump’s Dec. 6 recognition…
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The growing friendship of evangelicals and Jews
By Wesley Pruden, Washington Times— The friendship between America’s growing Christian evangelical movement and the state of Israel has been something to complain about for years, both in the United States and in Israel. The American Jewish community is more comfortable with more respectable Christians, without a lot of “Jesus stuff,” and the “Jesus stuff”…
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