Monday, March 19, 2018

Palestinian Bystanders Tried to Help IDF Soldiers After Terror Attack - Israel Today

Palestinian Bystanders Tried to Help IDF Soldiers After Terror Attack

Monday, March 19, 2018 | Israel Today Staff

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A young Palestinian Arab man rammed his car into a group of Israeli soldiers on Friday, killing two and badly wounding two more.

That naturally elicited more feelings of frustration and anger among Israelis toward the Palestinians.

At the same time, something happened that, after finally being fully reported, is countering that ill-will.

Following the car-ramming attack in northern Samaria (the so-called "West Bank"), a group of Palestinian Arab bystanders did their best to assist the wounded Israeli soldiers, and to prevent a follow-up attack.

The entire incident was captured on video by one of the Palestinian bystanders.

In the footage, after the ramming itself, a Palestinian man can be heard calling out to the soldiers in Hebrew, "Soldier, has someone called for assistance? Can we help?"

CLICK HERE to see the video on the website of Israel's Ynet news portal (text and audio are all in Hebrew).

Aware that the other Israelis at the scene were understandably on edge, the Palestinians kept their distance, but were eager to provide aid.

Also of note is that the video shows that the loaded M-16 assault rifle of one of the soldiers who had been hit by the vehicle was lying on the street at the feet of the Palestinian bystanders.

It was a golden opportunity to carry out an even more devastating attack on the hated "Zionist occupiers." A member of Hamas wouldn't have hesitated.

But these Palestinian men were seen clearly keeping their distance from the weapon, making it clear to the soldiers that they meant no harm.

PHOTO: Israeli soldiers at the scene of where two Israeli soldiers murdered and another two were injured in a car-ramming terror attack near Mevo Dothan, in the West Bank, March 16, 2018. Photo by Meir Vaknin/Flash90

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Sunday, March 18, 2018

Who Was the Real Mary Magdalene? New Discoveries Reveal She May be Misunderstood - CBN News Chris Mitchell

Mary Magdala Mosaic, Magdala Center

Who Was the Real Mary Magdalene? New Discoveries Reveal She May be Misunderstood

03-16-2018

CBN News Chris Mitchell

Take a ride along the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee and you'll find one of the archaeological treasures of Israel. It's the ancient town of Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene, the friend of Jesus. She played a pivotal role in the life and ministry of Jesus. You can find her described throughout the New Testament. She was delivered from seven demons (Mark 16:9: Luke 8:2). You can find her too at the foot of the cross (Mt. 27: 55, 56; John 19:25); when Jesus was buried (Mt. 27:61) and was the first one to see Jesus after His Resurrection (Mark 16:1-11).

But who was this woman? Throughout history she has often been described as a prostitute before she began her ministry with Jesus.

However, new discoveries at Magdala suggest Mary Magdalene might not have been a "woman of the night" but rather an influential and wealthy woman. For example, in the first century, well known people were often called by the name of their hometown. That appears to be the case of Mary Magdalene. Some scholars also believe Mary Magdalene could have been a rich widow since she supported the ministry of Jesus. In Luke 8:3 it names her first among the women who cared for Jesus out of their own means.

Magdala is a relatively new archeological site but one rich in the history of the New Testament. CBN News reported a first century synagogue was discovered there. Since the Bible says Jesus taught in all the synagogues around the Galilee, it's almost certain He preached there. Inside the synagogue, Israeli archeologists discovered what they call the Magdala stone. Some consider this one of the most significant discoveries in Israel in the past fifty years since on the stone itself is a relief of the Second Temple menorah.

Jennifer Ristine, the Magdalena Institute Director told CBN News, "I think it's pretty amazing 2,000 years later standing around a synagogue where it's highly likely Jesus taught."

She added, "In 2017, 130,000 visitors came to the first-century Magdala synagogue. Messianic Jews and Christians from a multitude of denominations have all come to the synagogue to reflect on the essential message of those who follow Jesus. That He is alive and that message continues over the course of 2,000 centuries because of women like Mary of Magdala. Magdala becomes a unifying factor of all these people who believe in Jesus – that He is alive and we are saved by faith in Him."

The entire archeological dig at Magdala opens up to the world a much more complete picture of Mary Magdalene's hometown. They've unveiled a thriving market place, a fish factory, Jewish ritual baths and part of an ancient harbor.

Ristine is writing a book on Mary Magdalene to be released this summer and reflected on what the town may have been like:

“The ancient town of Magdala makes us think about the ambience of life in first century Magdala. Seeing the archaeology and imagining the variety of people passing through the bustling marketplace or Jesus and other religious figures teaching in the synagogue, makes you wonder what Mary Magdalene experienced. Was she attracted by the charismatic teachings of Jesus in the synagogue? Was she herself one of those people from whom Jesus expelled demons in the synagogue? Did she encounter Jesus here along the streets of Magdala as so many people do today?”

Father Juan Solana of the Legionaries of Christ oversees Magdala. http://www.magdala.org/about/

The site is open to tourists and by late 2018, he hopes to have a retreat center open for pilgrims. For those considering visiting Israel and the Sea of Galilee, Magdala is one of the most significant sites in the ministry of Jesus. Many believe it's a must see.

Who is Like God? ✡ "Forgiving Iniquity And Remitting Transgression" - Israel365

Who is a Hashem like You, Forgiving iniquity And remitting transgression
Micah 7:18 (The Israel Bible™)

מִי־אֵל כָּמוֹךָ נֹשֵׂא עָוֺן וְעֹבֵר עַל־פֶּשַׁע
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mee AYL ka-MO-kha no-SAY a-VON v’-o-VAYR al PE-sha

Who is Like God?

Micha concludes his prophecies by declaring his belief in Hashem's (God's) loyalty to His people and His land. This verse echoes the 13 attributes of Mercy that Hashem presented to Moshe (Moses) after the sin of the golden calf (Exodus 34:5-7). By recalling these attributes, the prophet also expresses his confidence in the people’s ability to repent and return. He is certain that in the future, they will be deserving of forgiveness and restoration to their land. Hashem will trample the sins of Israel underfoot and cast them into the sea. Pictured above is the beautiful Mediterranean Sea on the western coast of Israel.

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Jim Clint and Rabbi Singer - Jim CLINT FAMILY UPDATE Supporting the Aliyah of the Jewish people March 2018 Northern Ireland

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Jim CLINT FAMILY UPDATE

Supporting the Aliyah of the Jewish people

March 2018

Northern Ireland

Ezra Northern Ireland Update

Shalom friends. So far this month we’ve been very busy with the work here in Northern Ireland. A steady flow of humanitarian aid has come in for needy Russian Jews making Aliyah to Israel. I’ve been in contact with the company we want to ship out our container from Northern Ireland to Israel. Christians from two local fellowships have been collecting aid for us for the last six months, two dedicated woman’s groups have also been knitting items of clothing for babies and children.

Please pray for the contacts I’ve made in southern Ireland. The LORD has been opening up speaking opportunities in the south of Ireland. Pray that church leaders will have a hunger for learning about the end times re-gathering of the Jewish people to Israel.

Meeting with Belfast’s Rabbi

Recently I was privileged to meet with Rabbi Singer of Belfast Jewish Community. I was able to share about Ezra’s work helping poverty stricken Jewish people home to Israel. We also spoke about the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and the need for Jewish communities to return home.

Please continue to pray for us as we serve the LORD by helping His people.

Blessings in Yeshua Messiah,

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