On the very first Passover, God’s people were set free from bondage. Shavuot was the time of the first fruits harvest, another cause for celebration, and it was then that Pentecost happened where God poured out His Spirit on the followers of the risen Jesus.
I write this from the beautiful city of Jerusalem amidst the joyous celebrations of Jerusalem Day! There is no other place on earth that has a destiny comparable to Israel.
We are the first generation of Christians who have had to deal theologically with a phenomenon – Israel’s re-emergence as a nation. How should the Church relate to this new situation?
ICEJ Australia has been up to a lot recently! Some team members represented ICEJ to Fiji’s officials. We observed Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hazikaron), which on the same day as ANZAC Day in Australia.
ANZAC day will be commemorated in Australia and NZ. The ANZACs contributed to the victory in Palestine 1917, and their bravery led to the restoration of the Land of Israel.
On April 17th and 18th, Israel remember those who were murdered in the Holocaust. Yudit Setz coordinates ICEJ’s Haifa Home, which continues to demonstrate care for Holocaust Survivors.
Passover is about remembering, deliverance, cleansing, and becoming the set-apart people of God. We wish our Jewish readers Hag Pesach sameach, as we celebrate Passover and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection.
On this day, 24th March 1944 a gentile hero of Israel was killed in a plane crash.
Each year, the journey from slavery to freedom is commemorated during Passover. Everyone has a chance to participate in this unique opportunity, to prepare a place for the presence of God.
I recently returned from an incredible time in Perth and along with many of our WA supporters, was encouraged and inspired.
As the Jewish world celebrates Purim this week, we can rejoice with them concerning God’s deliverance once again, from the evil plans of their enemies.
We are very excited to bring you information about our upcoming Feast Tour and a few other updates.
Your embassy in Jerusalem for over 40 years.
