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Saturday, October 27, 2018

The Sick, Twisted Meaning Behind Halloween's Jack-O'-Lanterns - RON ALLEN CHARISMA NEWS

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The Sick, Twisted Meaning Behind Halloween's Jack-O'-Lanterns

10/26/2018 RON ALLEN CHARISMA NEWS

The upcoming Halloween celebration dates back to the Druids, who used the holiday for various pagan religious practices including human sacrifice. There is nothing Christian about it.

Yet there is one interesting story about the Halloween celebration that illustrates how the pagans tried to appropriate the stars into their religions. It is the story of the jack-o'-lantern, that pumpkin with a face carved out and a candle inside. This seemingly benign decoration represents a much more gruesome picture from the rituals of past ages: A frightful severed head. And the picture comes straight from the Star Bible, even though the real meaning is very different.

The "jack-o-lantern" in the sky is the star Algol ("evil spirit"). It is part of the constellation Perseus, (the breaker), which is a picture of Christ who breaks open a way for us (Mic. 2:13) and breaks open the seals in Revelation 5. Algol pictures the severed evil head of the nations, the Antichrist, whose head is cut off from the nations when Christ returns (Rev. 19:20). So the frightful jack-o'-lantern is really a picture of the return and triumph of Christ.

The star Algol would have been near the zenith point on Halloween after midnight in druid times 3,000 years ago. Now it can be seen at zenith closer to 11:00 p.m. It is also an interesting object because it is a variable star decreasing in brightness about every 69 hours, with the nearest visible minimum at about 5:00 a.m. on Nov. 4.

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During the first week of November the planet Venus appears in the morning sky after disappearing from the western sky into the sun on Oct. 26. The planet represents Christ, the Bright Morning Star (Rev. 22:16) and will be visible in the early morning during the minimum of Algol on Nov. 4.

So tonight find the Halloween star Algol and tell someone about the ultimate fate of Christ's enemies.

Ron Allen is a Christian businessman, CPA and author who serves in local, national and international ministries, spreading a message of reconciliation to God, to men and between believers. He is founder of the International Star Bible Society, telling how the heavens declare the glory of God; the Emancipation Network, which helps people escape from financial bondage; and co-founder with his wife, Pat, of Corporate Prayer Resources, dedicated to helping intercessors.

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Appreciating Christians - Interview with Shlomo (Solomon) from Jewish Quarter - Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Published on Oct 21, 2018

Interview with Shlomo from Jewish Quarter - Steve Martin
Oct. 21, 2010

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Friday, September 28, 2018

Sanhedrin Seduction and Third-Temple Temptations: A Warning to Christians | 1,000 More Ways Ezekiel's Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled... - Standing With Israel

Friday, September 28, 2018

Sanhedrin Seduction and Third-Temple Temptations: A Warning to Christians

We need to warn the Jewish people of this, not help them to align themselves with the future Antichrist!

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Monday, April 23, 2018

Why Christians Can't Afford to Be Ignorant of God's Prophetic Timeline Right Now - RABBI ERIC TOKAJER CHARISMA NEWS

We are entering a period, a season, that is of tremendous prophetic importance to the entire body of Messiah. Yet, many within the body of believers have little or no expectations that something significant is set to take place. This is largely because many followers of Yeshua (Jesus) have been blinded to this profound moment on G-D's timeline due to traditions established and handed down by those who came before us. The result of this blindness is that believers often miss out on the blessings and promises of G-D in their lives.

Those who believe in the writings of the New Testament are very familiar with what took place in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. The Spirit of G-D was poured out on upon those in the upper room and the revival that followed that outpouring resulted in first 3000 and then 5000 people coming to faith in Yeshua as the Messiah of Israel. Yet, those same people that know the importance of the day of Pentecost regularly do little more than mention the date in passing as a part of their weekly announcements. After all, they might say, "It was the experience and not the date that was important and we celebrate the experience of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Spirit of G-D every week, right?"

But, what if it was both the experience and the date? What if there is a prophetic connection that was established when G-D created the world and as Genesis 1:14 says, He established the lights in the heavens to establish the appointed times? What if it is G-D's plan for believers to still spend the weeks between Passover and Pentecost counting the days and preparing for G-D to meet with us in a unique and supernatural way as He did on Mount Sinai and as He did in Jerusalem at the Temple? What would happen if we all took seriously G-D's instructions to pay attention to these times and seasons and prepared our hearts with expectancy?

I know that the above paragraph contains a lot of "what ifs," and some who are reading this may not see any of this as important, yet I hope and pray that by the end of the article, the importance will come into focus.

The reason that I bring up these "what ifs" is that this year is unique in that the calendars of Judaism and Christianity all are aligned. The Pharisaic calendar, the Sadducean Calendar and the Greco-Roman Calendar are all lined up so all three groups will be celebrating Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (Pentecost) on the same days. This year the three divergent groups, which normally are in disagreement about when to celebrate and are observing these feasts of the L-RD on different days (sometimes as much as a month apart), are all going to be worshipping and celebrating on the same day.

With this in mind, and knowing that for the first time in many years everyone will be unified in celebration gathering together on May 20, 2018, I wonder what would happen if we all took seriously the concept of counting the days of preparation this year. What if we joined together as Messianic Jews and Christians in focused prayer for revival each day between Passover and Pentecost? What if we gathered together on Shavuot in unity with expectancy in our hearts, convinced that G-D in His infinite wisdom and planning knew that this year at this time we would all be in unity? What if we did this while knowing that the Scriptures teach us that when we are in unity, walls shake and chains break? I look forward to hearing the testimonies of miracles from those who will choose to step out of their comfort zones and traditions and joined together on this appointed time.

Eric Tokajer is author of With Me in Paradise, Transient Singularity, OY! How Did I Get Here?: Thirty-One Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Entering Ministry, #ManWisdom: With Eric Tokajer and Jesus is to Christianity as Pasta is to Italians.

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Monday, April 16, 2018

Publishers of New Israel Bible Seek to Break Long-Standing Division Between Jews, Christians - SHAWN AKERS CHARISMA NEWS

For nearly 2000 years, an undeniable tension between Christians and Jews has pierced the religious landscape. While some factions have followed paths that resulted in in the expansion of the gap—replacement theology—others have spent efforts to bridge the gap between the two groups.

Israel365 has partnered with Menorah Books, a division of Koren Publishers in Jerusalem, to publish the first hard-copy edition of The Israel Bible. This new Bible, set to release to the public in June, is the world's first Bible (Tanakh) centered around the land of Israel, the people of Israel and the dynamic relationship between them. The Israel Bible is designed for both Jewish and non-Jewish readers.

Israel365 promotes the biblical significance and physical beauty of the land of Israel according to Deuteronomy 11:12 in The Israel Bible: "A land which Hashem your God cares for; the eyes of Hashem your God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even until the end of the year."

Rabbi Tuly Weisz, founder and director of Israel365 and publisher of Breaking News Israel, says that with the publishing of The Israel Bible, the Bible is "no longer source of disunity but unity between Jews and Christians."

"We're certainly living in critical times where support for Israel is more divisive than ever, and solidifying biblical support for Israel among the Christian Zionist community is more important than ever," Weisz said. "The writers of the New Testament left us with a text that is not anti-Semitic. It does not put forth a replacement position. It's amazing how that text became more misrepresented by some once the church became more Gentile."

The release of The Israel Bible, a publishing effort that began in 2015, coincides with the 70th anniversary of Israeli Independence, established in 1948.

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Vice President David Parsons says that many different versions of the Bible have led to the assumption that Christianity is built upon the premise that God rejected the Jewish people and made a covenant with a new nation. But he says, the tide is beginning to turn.

"Now, many Christians are beginning to reject replacement theology," Parsons said. "And, they're looking for a Jewish interpretation of the Bible."

Anti-Semitism, which has existed for thousands of years, has intensified worldwide. This infectious attitude has penetrated evangelical circles with false teachings, Weisz says. The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians for land rights in the Middle East also has served to divide sentiments among evangelical Christians and has led many to adopt an anti-Israel theological position.

The liberal media also makes countless efforts to vilify the Jewish state.

"The evangelical voice on Israel is being pulled away from us by the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), which is really looking to chip away at evangelical support of Israel," Weisz said. "This Israel Bible, directed at the Christian Zionist evangelical market, can help evangelicals become more knowledgeable of what the Bible says about Israel and to whom Israel belongs, as well as the source of the Jewish right to the land of Israel."

The Israel Bible offers a unique commentary that seeks to explain God's focus on the land of Israel alongside the original Hebrew text and includes transliteration of select Hebrew verses. It also helps readers learn Hebrew while reading the Bible.

Among The Israel Bible's features are:

An exclusive collection of maps, charts and illustrations that bring the land of Israel to life.
Hundreds of study notes that illuminate the wisdom of Jewish sages.
Contemporary commentary highlighting the role of the modern State of Israel in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

The Bible's official website, theisrealbible.com, conveys a heartfelt message from the publisher: "May The Israel Bible be a small contribution toward bringing about the final redemption of Israel and the world."

Sunday, April 8, 2018

'Christians Need to Stand Up Against Injustice': Beth Moore Calls for Reform, Repentance in Evangelical Church - CBN News Emily Jones

'Christians Need to Stand Up Against Injustice':

Beth Moore Calls for Reform, Repentance in Evangelical Church

04-07-2018

CBN News Emily Jones

Evangelist Beth Moore is calling on the church to repent and renounce what she calls
"pampered gospel."

The author and minister participated in a panel discussion on "Evangelicals and the Future of

Racial Unity" at the MLK50 Conference on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s

assassination.

Moore said Christians need to stand up against injustice, even if it costs them their popularity

or forces them out of their comfort zone.

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"What I think has happened here is that in our discipleship, we are not teaching what is normative

in the believing life," she said. "When we carry our cross and we follow Jesus, we are walking

into a storm. We were told that in Luke 10, Matthew 10 we will be 'sheep among wolves,' not

wolves among sheep."

Moore explained that "sheep among wolves" means Christians will be "persecuted," "criticized,"

"imprisoned" and even killed for speaking the truth --.something she believes few American Christians

truly experience or understand.

"We have been very proud of the fact that we have not subscribed to a prosperity gospel. But what

we have subscribed to is a pampered gospel where we are so afraid of suffering and we are so afraid

someone is going to criticize us and hurt our feelings," Moore said. "This is the Gospel work of

Jesus Christ and we are going with Him. Whatever it takes, no matter how unpopular it is. He was

hated. We have to have thicker skin than that."

Before the conference, she took to Twitter to encourage the church to repent of its failures.

Beth Moore
✔@BethMooreLPM
27 Mar
Replying to @BethMooreLPM

I think some of us haven’t had enough practice at colossally blowing it. Listen, I’m not an expert

on many things but I am an expert on colossally blowing it. It’s not hard to repent. You just get

down on your face and go, God, I’ve colossally blown it. I’m so sorry. Please help.

Beth Moore
✔@BethMooreLPM

Evangelicalism is in humiliating need of reform but the thing is, it’s possible. In OUR lifetimes.

All that stands between us & an astonishing work of the Holy Spirit is repentance. Quit being

scared of rocking a boat that has run aground on an island of compromise.Walk on water.

"Why on God's green earth are we expending untold energy still defending ourselves when we

could just repent of placing trust in man to save & champion us, defend our principles & meanwhile

keep us privileged & empowered instead of trusting God to help us?How hard is it to repent?" she said.

"I think some of us haven't had enough practice at colossally blowing it. Listen, I'm not an expert

on many things but I am an expert on colossally blowing it. It's not hard to repent," she continued.

"You just get down on your face and go, God, I've colossally blown it. I'm so sorry. Please help."

"Evangelicalism is in humiliating need of reform but the thing is, it's possible. In OUR lifetimes.

All that stands between us & an astonishing work of the Holy Spirit is repentance. Quit being

scared of rocking a boat that has run aground on an island of compromise.Walk on water,"

she concluded.

Many Twitter users agreed with her, but one warned her against putting too much blame on the church.

" As you travel this journey, please do not take on the anger of our culture against the church or

our nation. There are many wrongs. Wisdom and truth needed," Pam Anderson tweeted.

Moore responded by saying, "Not at all resistant to that word of caution."

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

US Ambassador Delivers Priestly Blessing at Western Wall; Palestinians Accuse US of Joining Zionists, Christians and White Racists - United with Israel

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