While many of us have deep concerns about rampant anti-semitism, a question we are frequently asked is: What practical ways can I show my support to our Jewish brothers and sisters in Australia?
Last Sunday Israel went into an Emergency Situation to allow the IDF Home Front Command to enforce various restrictions. But thanks be to God! A coordinated pre-emptive strike by 100 Israeli Air Force jets at 4:30 AM neutralized the threat, destroying thousands of rocket launchers before they could be fired.
In the walls surrounding the Old City of Jerusalem there is even a gate called the Lion Gate, although the ‘lions’ carved beside the gateways are really panthers! They were the symbols of the Mamelukes who ruled in that part of the world from 1260 – 1517.
The Lahav Farm is transforming the lives of war trauma victims through farming and animal therapy, and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has been there from the start, helping to pioneer this unique place of refuge and recovery from the conflict.
Due to the constant rocket threat, scores of Israeli families have been evacuated, their homes left abandoned. Yet many residents have courageously remained, holding onto their homesteads and businesses, refusing to become refugees in their own country.
When the first massive barrage of rockets started landing early that “Black Shabbat” morning, Rafi initially thought it was a routine rocket attack. But as he quickly left his community and a house full of holiday guests in Kibbutz Alumim to report for duty, Rafi was surprised by heavily armed terrorists on the surrounding roads.
In Joseph’s two dreams, his brothers and parents bow down to him (Gen 37). Years later, these come true when Joseph is elevated to Prince of Egypt, and his brothers come to buy wheat from him during a famine. The outworking of these dreams, a protype of the suffering Messiah, also illustrates the calling and destiny of God’s chosen people.
The nation of Israel was called and set aside to be the channel of Redemption. From her came the Word of God and the Jewish Messiah who is the light to the nations. Israel’s mission has been to reflect that light
The devastating effects of the massacre in Kibbutz Be’eri are graphically imprinted on the minds and hearts of all who have visited or seen the footage. It is the stuff of nightmares
It is easy to say the word Aliyah but what it encompasses is life-changing for every person who embraces it. Dislocation from their home, to settle into unfamiliar surroundings with a new language, culture, customs and lifestyle.
In Joseph’s two dreams, his brothers and parents bow down to him (Gen 37). Years later, these come true when Joseph is elevated to Prince of Egypt, and his brothers come to buy wheat from him during a famine. The outworking of these dreams, a protype of the suffering Messiah, also illustrates the calling and destiny of God’s chosen people.
In Joseph’s two dreams, his brothers and parents bow down to him (Gen 37). Years later, these come true when Joseph is elevated to Prince of Egypt, and his brothers come to buy wheat from him during a famine. The outworking of these dreams, a protype of the suffering Messiah, also illustrates the calling and destiny of God’s chosen people.
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