Zionism—understood as the regathering of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland and the re-establishment of a national Jewish presence in Israel—is firmly rooted in Scripture. The Old Testament repeatedly foretells that God would gather natural Israel “from all lands whither they were driven” [...]
The Tabernacle ceremonies are often viewed as ancient Jewish history with little meaning for today’s Christian. However, the Apostle Paul viewed it quite differently. In the book of Hebrews, he delved into the important symbolism. On the 10th day of the 7th month, Israel’s [...]
Zechariah 9:10–12 continues the prophecy that begins in verse 9, where the Messiah is pictured entering Jerusalem “lowly and riding upon a donkey.” Verse 9 points to Jesus’ first advent and his rejection by the nation of Israel at that time. Verses 10–12 then [...]
Isaiah 49 is part of a prophecy about the restoration of Israel. When God, through Moses, gave Israel the opportunity to become His chosen people (Exodus 19:5-6), they agreed to follow God’s commandments (Exodus 19:8). Chief among these commandments was that they needed to [...]
When Christians talk about having a certain posture toward Israel, it isn’t about politics or nationalism — it’s about recognizing how God has woven Israel into His plan from the very beginning. The starting point is the covenant God made with Abraham, where He [...]
Yes!The key to seeing the Bible’s harmony is to understand that God has a plan that is currently in progress. Yes, Israel is God’s chosen nation and currently does not believe in Jesus. And yes, Jesus is the son of God and faith in [...]
From Herod's appointment by Rome in 39 BC, to the end of the Herods in 73 AD, was 111 years. However, from Herod's appointment in 39 BC, it was another 3 years before his actual accession, after deposing his predecessor Antigonus, in the year [...]
The scholarly community is divided as to where the location of Eden was. The following answer presents one viewpoint:Eden – Here is the description of Eden that appears in Genesis 2:10-14, “And a river went out of Eden giving water to the garden; and from there it was parted and became four streams. The name of the first is [...]
See Israel`s dynamic history march across the screen in dramatic film footage. Witness the miraculous fulfillment of Bible prophecy that marks us in End-Times. Explore exciting archaeological discoveries that confirm Israel`s historic right to the Land. Learn why Jerusalem is the indivisible [...]
Ammon and Moab were sons of Lot, described in the closing verses of Genesis 19. "Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. And the firstborn bare a son and called his name Moab: the same is the father of [...]
The passage in Zechariah 9, opening verses, had an immediate application to the campaign of Alexander the great, first in the north of Israel and subsequently in the southeast, overcoming the Philistine in Ekron, Gaza and Ashkelon. However, there are other prophecies that speak of Gaza [...]
Throughout history, nations and empires have been identified by their capital city. In 2 Samuel 5, the king of Israel, David, makes Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Israel, as a nation and as a people, has a special relationship with God. When the people [...]
2 Kings 13:20 records the death of Elisha, a prophet of God. Elisha’s death came during the reigns of Joash, a king of Israel, who is also referred to as Jehoash (in verse 25). 2 Kings 13:10-13 provides a brief overview of Joash. Joash [...]
In Exodus 17 we read that Israel was attached by the Amalekites in an area called Rephidim, thought to be in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula. From the description in Deuteronomy 25 and Exodus 17, it appears Israel did have losses.“Remember what [...]
Jacob's name was changed to Israel, meaning "let God prevail." See Genesis 32:22-32.
We know that before the Gospel was opened and preached to the Gentiles (Cornelius being the first Gentile convert - Acts 10), Israel was the chosen nation by God, and he worked and dealt only with them.Amos 3:2 “You only have I chosen of [...]
Israel descended from Abraham. God told Abraham to leave his ancestral homeland and go to “the land which I shall show you”. (Genesis 12:1). Abraham did as he was told. However, God also told him that he would NOT own anything in that land, [...]
The Bible indicates that Solomon built the Temple atop the threshing floor his father had purchased from Araunah the Jebusite, though it must surely have extended far beyond it. 2 Chronicles 31:1, “Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on [...]
Israel was torn in two because Solomon was unfaithful to God. 1 Kings 11:29-35, 37-40 (NLT), (The prophet Ahijah met Jeroboam) “‘this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I am about to tear the kingdom from the hand of Solomon, and I [...]
The six-pointed star is a very ancient symbol that is found in ancient cultures all around the world. It does appear in pagan cultures and pagan religious practices. However, there is no historical evidence that this ‘Star of David’ has ever been directly incorporated into Satanic [...]
