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Sennacherib’s Prism – the Campaign Against Judah and the Siege Of Jerusalem

In Sennacherib’s Annals, discovered in archaeological excavations in the city of Nineveh, Sennacherib describes his campaign against Judah—the same campaign as is described in the book of Kings. Sennacherib arrogantly recounts his conquests in Judah and speaks of shutting up Hezekiah in his city like …

Immigration to Israel up 31 percent in 2021

So far, 20,360 people have immigrated to Israel, according to data released by Israel’s Aliyah Ministry and the Jewish Agency …

My Name is Izrail, Actually

This year the world commemorates not only the attack of Nazi Germany on the Soviet Union 80 years ago, but …

Arab Christians Say No to Islamic Palestinian State

The ‘international community’ is allowing the further ethnic cleansing of the Middle East of Jews and Christians. The West’s ‘Two-State’ …

Welcome Home! – First Home Update

In that day the Lord will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, Israel, will …

The Worship Service | Romans 9-11 with Johannes Gerloff #15

Do we worship the Creator of the heavens and the earth? And if we do, where does our worship originate? …

The man who filled us with hope

It’s a long and hard road for any Olympic athlete, yet arguably for those taking part in the Paralympic Games, …

Weekly Update: Israel’s dilemmas, the US’s confusion and Europe’s decline

It is remarkable how quickly the world is changing. The US withdrawal from the Middle East seems to be a …

Biblical Reflections – Antichrist | Rev. Willem J.J. Glashouwer

In this short video series Rev. Willem Glashouwer shares several Biblical reflections on the signs of the times we see …

Former Director Christians for Israel appointed as honorary consul Israel

On 4 November 2021, Mr. Roger F.G. van Oordt will be appointed honorary consul in the Netherlands for the State …

His Feet Will Stand on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

Replacement theology caused a blockage in the thinking of the Church on many fronts. The Holy Scriptures had to be …

The Giving of the Torah | Romans 9-11 with Johannes Gerloff #14

“The Law” is for the Jews. We Christians are “under Grace”. That’s what you may hear often in conversations about …

Weekly Update: God’s heavenly angels

Earlier this week the Jewish people celebrated Simchat Torah, which literally means “rejoicing with the Torah”. This is celebrated every …

Biblical Reflections – The End of the Age | Rev. Willem J.J. Glashouwer

In this short video series Rev. Willem Glashouwer shares several Biblical reflections on the signs of the times we see …

Prayer Calendar October – November — Now available

“Then the word of the LORD came to me. He said, ‘Can I not do with you, Israel, as this …

The Covenants | Romans 9-11 with Johannes Gerloff #13

“Testament” is the Latin word for covenant. Even minor remarks about the “Old Testament” and the “New Testament” and attributing …

Weekly Update: Our journey

This week, starting on 20th September, the Jewish people celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The emblem of this “Festival of …

Members of lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrate Sukkot in northeastern India

Their ancestors wandered Central Asia and the Far East for centuries before settling along the borders of Burma and Bangladesh. …

From Shepherd to Doctor

Amal Elsana Alh’jooj has led an extraordinary life. She grew up in a Bedouin village in the Negev Desert, where …

The Glory | Romans 9-11 with Johannes Gerloff #12

Every created thing has a certain “glory”, bears some “weight”, leaves an impression, if someone sees it. Even if something …