Perspectives on Israel vs. Hamas: A Roundup

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  • Israel’s 9/11: The Need for Moral Clarity - TGC
  • ‘People of Israel need our prayerful support,’ say US faith leaders from coast to coast as war continues - Fox

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You’ll Never Cancel Israel (Part 3)

Paul J. Scharf

Read Part 2 and Part 1.

As we conclude this short series, I’d like to try to unlock the meaning of an obscure phrase, found twice within the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. which has always intrigued me. The references are quite easy to remember, as they both end in the number nine.

Christ told “the church in Smyrna” (Rev. 2:8):

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Seismic crisis in Israel

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“Behind all this is a convoluted history and a painful reminder of why a written constitution is necessary. Israel does not have one….The United Nations action that formed Israel as a Jewish state required the early adoption of a constitution and the nation pledged to do so….It did not happen.” - World

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You’ll Never Cancel Israel (Part 1)

Paul J. Scharf

The Lord Jesus Christ made two startling announcements, through the Apostle John, to the recipients of the book of Revelation.

Speaking to His congregation at Smyrna, He stated: “I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan” (Rev. 2:9).

Then, He addressed the Philadelphian church regarding “those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie” (Rev. 3:9).

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Wanted: More Christians to Dig in Israel

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“Biblical archaeology is back in full swing in Israel—after a two-year pandemic delay—and now the digs across the country are going to get a new boost from tourist-volunteers.” - CToday

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