And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to … Passover: A Memorial for all Generations
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the … Unity and the Anointing
She was just an ordinary girl. Esther had no famous or well-connected relatives. In fact, she and her people were living as a minority in a foreign land where they had been taken by a conquering enemy army; yet, today her name is synonymous with faith and courage. The short book that bears her name … Courage & Faith in Action
Each Jewish family was instructed to keep the Passover, but because of the variation in size and resources, not every family was big enough to eat a whole lamb (nothing was allowed to be left over) and not everyone would be able to get a lamb. In those cases, God instructed Moses to tell the … The Passover Spirit
The celebration of Purim is a wonderful remembrance of God’s deliverance and provision for the Jewish people, saving them from the plot hatched to destroy them. The story of Esther and Mordecai is a powerful reminder of the great truth that when we take a stand in courage and faith, God uses what we … An Ancient Persian Plot Foiled—God Delivers His People
As work progressed on the Friends of Zion Center (FOZC) in Jerusalem a few years ago, the team involved with the project determined that more space was needed to accommodate tour groups waiting to see the museum. Where that space could be found was a challenge. Behind the five-story building that houses the Friends of … Generosity Grants God’s Favor
Though Israel has fought repeated battles to survive ever since the miracle rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948, the last year and a half have been perhaps the hardest. The Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023, was the deadliest single day for Jewish people since the end of the Holocaust 80 years ago. The … Where Israel Stands
In just a few days, Jewish people around the world will be celebrating the Feast of Purim, remembering the amazing miracle deliverance God brought about in the days of Esther. Purim begins on the 14th day of the Hebrew month Adar. One of the central parts of the Purim observance is the reading of the … “For Such a Time as This”
A Demonic Revolution On November 4, 1979, the U.S. Embassy in Tehran would be overrun by fanatical Muslims. This happened despite the Carter Administration’s support for the deposing of the secular Shah of Iran, who was ousted in favor of the religious cleric and extremist, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in the Iranian Revolution, which established Iran … Forty Years of Terror and War: A Demonic Revolution
The evangelist Dwight L. Moody once said, “Faith that fizzles in the finish has a flaw in the beginning.” For many Christians, faith is a concept, not a reality. It is easier for them to talk about faith than to walk by it, but the Bible says it is impossible to please God without … Mountain Moving Faith