Category Archives: Encouragement

2 Corinthians 4:8-11 (AENT)

Interesting how we see in this Scripture that our problems and struggles are actually part of being just like Messiah. These “attacks” are an expression of how we are counted dead to the flesh so that we may live within Messiah.

This is found clearly in the final few sentences, including the phrase, “for Y’shua’s sake…”

It is for His sake that we must endure these trials.

And the result? “The life of Y’shua (will) be manifested in our mortal body.” That’s the amazing part. In suffering, even in death, Messiah’s life is manifested – not just in the future, but NOW, in our current mortal bodies.

Now that’s encouraging!

Do you agree or disagree, are you encouraged or does this discourage you somehow? Scribble your thoughts in the comments.

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Have a great day in Messiah Y’shua!

Shabbat Begins at Sundown on the Sixth Day

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How much can you get done before sunset on the sixth day each week?

Is it possible to clear the desk by then?

How would it feel to put off the rest of the cleaning for 24 hours – and have a valid excuse for doing so?

Can we finish the cooking by sunset, and then relax and just eat leftovers for a day?

Seems pretty easy, actually. Why fight it?

Shabbat Countdown with Yerubilee

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The Earth has operated on a seven-day cycle since the beginning of time.

Nothing in the Bible has changed that.

Nothing engraved in stone has changed that.

Throughout time, there have always been those who have counted the days since the previous Shabbat. They have counted the days left until the upcoming Shabbat.

They have ceased from their labors, as YAH ceased from His labors, from sunset on the sixth day until sunset at the end of the seventh day.

In world history, exactly zero cultures have established anything other than a seven-day week. Except for China, with an experimental 10-day week which didn’t work out so well. Apparently, the factory workers were all worn out, and productivity decreased.

Why the universal historical acceptance of the seven-day week? Why not eight? Or five?

How interesting, that ancient cultures never even considered changing YAH’s command. YHWH has Blessed and Set Apart (made Kadosh; made Holy) the Seventh Day for all generations, for all tribes, and for all time (Genesis/B’resheet 2:3).

Join the ancient tradition of counting the days. Everyone is welcome. What will you choose?

Why Do Some Have More Faith Than Others?

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Some people have great faith in the Creator; others, not so much. Why this difference? I will give a few examples to show that great faith comes from internalizing His Great Faithfulness. He is now gathering His people back to the Land not for the people’s good behavior but for His Name (Ezek 20:44; 36:22,32). And He will not allow the people to be scattered again (Amos 9:15). We see from the Ezekiel passages that His Word is True; therefore, it’s not a huge leap to believe that Amos 9:15 is also true. YHWH promised He would regather His people Israel back to the Land, and wow, look! He’s done it (1948). That’s the big picture and yet there are issues we face in our lives where we must personally rely upon His faithfulness to lead and guide us every step. (Isa. 30:20-21). I refer to these prophecies simply to show that my faith is based upon His record of being faithful, in the history of Israel and in personal life. Yes, we all know that Israel has been disobedient and has suffered as a result (Dvarim/Deut. 28) but YAH would never forsake His own child (Isaiah 49:14-16). Continuing on thru verse 26 that He will multiply His people upon the Land once again, and the oppressors’ violent deeds will come to nothing. Again, this has nothing to do with Israel’s behavior or obedience; notwithstanding, Israel will respond to His love and mercy with her obedience (Ezekiel 11:16-21; 36:17-31, Isaiah 66:23).

Teddy Chadwick, Israel

JTOD.org & Yerubilee.com

“Messianic Roots Reggae from Jerusalem”

“Lifting up the Name of Yeshua in Israel and in the Nations”

Definition: Sin

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And everyone that practices sin, perpetrates iniquity; for all sin is iniquity. (1 John 3:4 AENT pg. 654).

“…all sin is iniquity.” Sin and iniquity are equivalent according to the “New Testament,” more aptly called the Renewed Covenant. But what is iniquity?

The dictionary defines iniquity as “lack of justice or righteousness; wickedness; injustice.” The page at Dictionary.com includes a usage example from the Torah (Exodus 34:6-7). Iniquity (lack of righteousness) can therefore be described as “Lawlessness,” which is “Torah-lessness” for those who consider the Bible to be Divinely inspired by the Creator.

You therefore, my beloved, as you know (these things) beforehand, guard yourselves or else, by going after the error of the Torahless, you fall from your steadfastness. (2 Peter 3:17 AENT pg.458).

While sin is sin, meaning that sin is Torahlessness, without compromise, keep in mind that there is a difference between the occasional lapse vs. a lifestyle of practicing sin:

Everyone that is born of Elohim does not practice sin because his seed is in him and he cannot sin because he is born of Elohim. (1 John 3:9 AENT pg.654)

Secondly, our Father in Heaven has always been merciful towards those who repent:

YHWH, YHWH El, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation. (Exodus 34:6-7).

Does your Sword need sharpening? Pick up your copy of the Aramaic NT today:

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Hebrews 12:1: Two Ways to Improve Your Race

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“Therefore let us also, who have all these witnesses surrounding us like clouds, cast from us all encumbrances and sin which is always prepared for us; and let us run with patience the race that is appointed for us.” (Hebrews 12:1 AENT pg.424).

Notice here how we are encouraged to remove ourselves not only from sin, but ALSO from “encumbrances.”

Encumbrances must be somehow different from “sin:” Why else would the writer distinguish the two using the separator “and?” Therefore, we can improve our Race by removing (1) sin and (2) encumbrances from our lives. Here we will focus on #2. However, the NT definition of sin may surprise you: Check here and here.

Back to “encumbrances:” Are there things in your life which slow down your race, even if they’re not firmly in the “sin” category? Take a moment and prayerfully consider this.

Chocolate may not qualify as sin, but it could be an encumbrance; caffeine and alcohol are arguably in this same category. With what reading material do we fill our minds? Which TV shows, movies, music do we allow past the gates of our eyes & ears? Which relationships hinder our walk, and which friends exhort us higher? Our expenditures of time, money, and resources: Are these an encumbrance to our race? It is up to the individual to decide for themselves.

Consider the witnesses who surround us who are mentioned in the previous chapter: Hebrews 11. Consider the shortness of this present life compared with eternity. Are we really running our race with patience, efficiency, with a goal to actually win?

Don’t you know that they who run in the stadium, run all of them; yet it is one who gains the victory. You run so as to attain. 25. For everyone who engages in the contest restrains his desires in everything. And they run to obtain a crown that perishes; but we, one that does not perish. 26. I therefore so run, not as for something unknown; and I so struggle, not as struggling against air; 27. But I subdue my body, and reduce it to servitude; lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should despise myself. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 AENT pg.514.)

May the Messiah Y’shua bless your race.

Teddy,
Yerubilee

Do you find the translation of these NT verses to be attractive? They have been translated into English directly from the Aramaic–the language spoken by Messiah Y’shua. More info at the link below:

Aramaic English New Testament

P.S. The Aramaic-speaking Syrian church has always known without a doubt that the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews was Paul the Apostle. This fact was only debated in the West, never in the East.

Does Our Father in Heaven Care About Our Music Choices?

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For anyone who struggles with music, or just has not given it much thought, this video is very enlightening:

Thanks for watching. I hope this will bear much fruit in your life and choices.

Blessings!

Yerubilee

“Messianic Roots Reggae

from Jerusalem”

http://www.Yerubilee.com

Are Earthquakes Signs from God?

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“And there will be signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars. And on earth, distress of the nations and confusion from the roaring of the sound of the sea. and upheaval that casts out life from men, because of fear of what is about to come upon the earth. And the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man who will come in the clouds with much power and great glory. But when these things begin to happen, have courage and lift up your heads, because your salvation draws near.” (Luke 21:25-28 AENT).

This might seem like freaky stuff here. But there’s hope: Here, Yeshua the Messiah has foretold that we can know what is happening certain signs. Of course, only followers and disciples of Yeshua would bother to pay any attention to His words. But people have been benefiting from Yeshua’s words for many centuries.

For more info about signs in the moon, check the article here.

For more info about why Yeshua is the Messiah, go here and here and here and…

The increase in earthquakes over the past 50 years or so is just the beginning. I believe that there are some very good reasons why they will increase, and it’s all under control of YHWH the Creator who said way in advance that He will do these things. The following passage describes what happens in the near future when people figure out that earthquakes are coming:

“And the kings of the earth, and the nobles, and the captains of thousands, and the rich men, and the men of valor, and every servant and free man hid themselves in caves, and in the clefts of the mountains; and they said to the mountains and to the clefts, ‘Fall over us, and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of their wrath is come; and who is able to stand?'” (Revelation 6:15-17 AENT).

Can the Creator make earthquakes? Well, if He’s the Creator, the answer is self-evident: He can do whatever he pleases. If your curiosity is piqued, leave a message or find some way to start your search for the Truth. I recommend the Bible, from cover to cover. Pick up a great one here and here.

May the Creator bless your path with light.

Teddy,

Yerubilee

Blood Moon Eclipses over Israel: Signs

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The December 21, 2010, lunar eclipse dazzled viewers across North America. This image is a two-exposure combination taken in Mead, Colorado, by attaching a digital camera to a 4-inch telescope. Photo by Richard McCoy

By Teddy Chadwick

On June 15, 2011, there will be a full lunar eclipse visible only in Israel, parts of Africa, and the Middle East, as well as parts of Asia and Australia; but VERY well seen in Israel, AND visible in the night sky for a longer period of time than normal. Arguably, this bit of info is quite significant, depending upon what you know about prophecy, eschatology, and current world events. Let’s check into it a bit further:

Background:

A full lunar eclipse is a bit rare. It’s called a blood moon because only the infra-red band of light gets around the earth and bounces off the moon to be seen by us, only in certain places on the globe depending on the angle. What’s even more rare is when 4 of these blood moons happen in a row.

(Additional background about moon signs here).

What’s even more rare is when all four of these consecutive blood moons occur on YHWH’s Feast Days, commonly and erroneously known as Jewish Festivals. (In the Bible, the Feasts are called “The Feasts of YHWH,” never “Jewish Feasts”).

So, four consecutive blood moons, all occurring on Feasts of YHWH. And that’s what is going to happen in 2014 and 2015. Meaning, ~~Israel will see~~ the world will witness full lunar eclipses on Passover 2014, Tabernacles 2014, Passover 2015, and Tabernacles 2015.

Ok, back up a little, and let’s get a few questions out of the way:

“Does YHWH use the moon for signs?”

Yes: Genesis 1:14, Luke 21:25.

“Are Feasts relevant to YHWH, and related to the moon?”

Yes: Leviticus 23.

“Are blood-red moons prophetic in Scripture?”

Yes: Joel 2:10,31; Acts 2:20; Rev. 6:12.

Update: I just received a photo of the June 15 eclipse so I’ll insert it below:

June 15, 2011 Blood Moon Eclipse Photo by Mr. Roberts, Brisbane Australia

Ok, so after the June 15 2011 blood moon, we have a group of four consecutive blood moons in 2014-2015, ALL occurring on YHWH’s Feast Days. When’s the last time this happened?

Oh, 1967-1968. The season of the 6 Days War in Israel. That would be the one where Jerusalem became a unified city under Jewish rule for the first time in like, 2000 years.

Four consecutive blood moons (full lunar eclipses) occurring each time on Moedim (appointed times of YHWH): namely, Passover 1967, Tabernacles 1967, Passover 1968, Tabernacles 1968.

Terms:

Blood moon = full lunar eclipse

Tetrad = four consecutive blood moons

Jewish Tetrad = a Tetrad where each of four consecutive blood moon occurs on a Festival of Leviticus 23.

So, the world previously witnessed a Jewish Tetrad in ’67-’68.

When is the previous time before that?

Oh, 1949-1950.

Passover 1949, Tabernacles 1949, Passover 1950, Tabernacles 1950.

Some say that’s the fig tree blossoming, others might say it would be 1967, either way:

Mt 24:32-33, Lk 21:30-31

And the previous occurrence of four consecutive blood moons, on YHWH’s Feast Days?

1492-1493. I believe that the significance of this could be related to the Spanish Inquisition and Columbus’ discovery of North America, which arguably became the “wilderness” that the woman of Revelation 12:6 escaped to (the Body of Messiah escaping persecution for a time).

Notice that after 1493, about five centuries pass without another occurrence of this phenomenon – until 1949, as newly reborn Israel is fighting for her life.

Then 1967-68. Next is 2014-2015. I wonder what is in store then?

And to start this next season off, we have blood moons in 2011: June 15 and Dec. 10.

Neither of these blood moons in 2011 occur on a Feast Day; however, they “bracket” a season which encloses the 2014-2015 Tetrad (4-in-a-row) occurring on Feast Days.

The other “bracket” would be the following blood moon on July 27, 2018.

2014-2015 is exactly in the center of the 7-year timeframe from 2011 to 2018.

Teddy’s note: I have personally cross-checked the Feast dates for 1949, 1950, 1967, 1968, 2014, and 2015 according to Hebcal and Torah Calendar and the dates do line up with both calendars.

So, given the significant events which have happened in 1492-3, 1949-50, and 1967-8, what can we expect in 2014-5?

Who knows? But with the nations talking of dividing the Land of Israel to create a Palestinian State, it sounds like a plan which attempts to take action against YHWH’s land:

Isa 54:15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee [Israel] shall fall for thy [Israel’s] sake… (17) No weapon that is formed against thee [Israel] shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of YHWH, and their righteousness is of me, saith YHWH.

Jer 32:40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.

So, here’s a timeline summary:

Major Event – Jews are expelled from Spain in 1492. (ed: Major Event: North America discovered by Christopher Columbus sailing from Spain. USA eventually to become the major protection for Christians and Jews).Year Feast1493 Apr. 2 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover1493 Sep. 25 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)1494 Mar. 22 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

1494 Sep. 15 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

Major Event – None for the next 456 Years.

16^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast days

17^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

18^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

19^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

Major Event – Israel becomes a Nation in 1948.

Year Feast

1949 Apr. 13 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

1949 Oct. 7 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

1950 Apr. 2 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

1950 Sep. 26 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

Major Event – 6 Days War – Israel takes control of Jerusalem in 1967.

Year Feast

1967 Apr. 24 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

1967 Oct. 18 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

1968 Apr. 13 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

1968 Oct. 6 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

Major Event – Broken Peace Agreement?

Year Feast

2014 Apr. 15 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

2014 Oct. 8 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

2015 Apr. 4 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Passover

2015 Sep. 28 Total Lunar Eclipse Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles)

Major Event – None for the next 500 years.

22^nd Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

23^rd Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

24^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

25^th Century No Lunar Tetrads on Feast Days

(above timeline credit: http://joybysurprise.com/Sign_of_Messiah_s_Return.html)

Additional notes and figures, from:

http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/jan2011/jimh18.htm

“The last Jewish Tetrad happens to be bracketed perfectly by two central lunar eclipses which naturally define both a seven year period according to Daniel 9 and a seventy year period according to Luke 21:32, and Psalms 90:10.

“And as a final note ALL of the eclipses that fall on high holidays, happen to be visible from Jerusalem.”

Time line (Luke 21:32, Psalms 90:10, Dan 9)

1948 + 70 years = 2018

1968 + 50 years = 2018

2011 + 7 years =2018

Time line (Daniel 9)

June 2011 + (2520 Days + 30 Days + 45 Days) = July 2018

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More figures below, from:

http://pub48.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=4086901292&frmid=13&msgid=1052114&cmd=show

“June 15 2011(Blood moon) to July 23 2018 is 2595 days (1260 + 1335 days given to us in the Book of Daniel) and just 4 days later is July 27 2018 (Blood moon) a total of 2599 days.”

Lastly, a word from June 12 (by my count of the Omer, that’s Pentecost/Shavuot 2011!!) from Prophet Kim Clement:

“My hand is opening an extraordinary door, leading to something glorious that I’ve kept specifically for this generation. The marketplace will be shaken and my Spirit shall cause wells to spring up in places least expected.

“On Tuesday, I require all of My warriors to shut their mouths.” Wow! A silent day? Impossible. But then He proceeded, “I want to hear NO COMPLAINING or negative words proceeding from their mouths on Tuesday specifically.”

Malachi 3:16:

“Then those who feared the Lord SPOKE TO ONE ANOTHER…..AND THE LORD LISTENED….AND HEARD THEM; SO A BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE WAS WRITTEN BEFORE HIM FOR THEM THAT FEARED THE LORD, AND THAT THOUGHT UPON HIS NAME.” The word “spoke” in Hebrew is Dabar which means to “commune, command, declare, pronounce and subdue.” The word “thought” is Chashab which means, “to value and weave.” YES!!!!

[ from http://www.facebook.com/notes/prophet-kim-clement/special-message-from-kim-after-time-in-his-prayer-garden/214805951893330 ]

And now, for a few more sites and headlines for further reading:

Blood Red Moons In The Tribulation

A Most Excellent Total Lunar Eclipse, June 15, 2011

http://www.rapturedays.com/apps/forums/topics/show/4888698-blood-moon-15-june-2011?page=last

Solar and Lunar Eclipses of 2011

http://mbostrom2.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/solar-and-lunar-eclipses-of-2011/

Meanwhile, the nations are looking like they will be stumbling upon that stone of Israel if they keep this up, according to Zechariah 12, including the US and the USA:

EU pushing peace plan based on Obama’s ‘1967 borders’ speech

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/eu-pushing-peace-plan-based-on-obama-s-1967-borders-speech-1.367512

Lebanon getting feisty again:

Lebanon PM: New government to liberate land under occupation of ‘Israeli enemy’

http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/lebanon-pm-new-government-to-liberate-land-under-occupation-of-israeli-enemy-1.367453

Big surprise: Syria arranged the clashes on Israel’s northern border??!

Say it isn’t so!!

Report: Document reveals Nakba Day clashes planned by Syria governmenthttp://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-document-reveals-nakba-day-clashes-planned-by-syria-government-1.367653

Lastly, while I didn’t get great photos here in Israel, I’ll post what I have of the latter part of the eclipse as the moon moved out of the Earth’s shadow:

And finally, that nice composite pic of the blood moon eclipse December 2010:

The December 21, 2010 lunar eclipse. This image is a two-exposure combination taken in Mead, Colorado, digital camera attached to a 4-inch telescope. Photo by Richard McCoy

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“Messianic Roots Reggae

from Jerusalem”

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Romans 12:2

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And be not conformed to this world; but be you transformed by the renovation of your minds: and discern you what is the good and acceptable and perfect pleasure of Elohim. (Romans 12:2 AENT)

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How do we “discern” the “pleasure” of Elohim? How do we begin to know what gives Him pleasure? What kind of Wisdom do we need to know this? How do we obtain this Knowledge?

Answer: The Fear of YHWH.

The fear of YHWH is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. (Ps 111:10 AV)

The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Pr 1:7 AV)

The fear of YHWH is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy (Set Apart) is understanding. (Pr 9:10 AV)

Notice that in most English translations (which are from the Greek), the verse in Romans speaks of discerning the “will” of Elohim. That word is ok, in that doing His commandments is certainly according to His will. However it gets confused with a fatalist kind of Father-imagery, as if He dictates to us different levels of the bulls’ eye of His will, i.e. shall we go to college or get a job. However, as we read in the Aramaic English New Testament, the word “pleasure” is more suitable; it speaks toward what we can do to please Him.

Do we want to please Him? Do we actually LOVE Him?

And by this we will be sensible that we know him, if we keep his Commandments… He that says “I am in him” is bound to walk according to his halakha. My beloved, I write no new commandment to you, but the old Commandment which you had from the beginning; and the old Commandment is the Word which you have heard. (1 John 2:3,6&7 AENT)

If you love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15 AENT)

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Category Archives: Encouragement

2 Corinthians 4:8-11 (AENT)

Shabbat Begins at Sundown on the Sixth Day

Shabbat Countdown with Yerubilee

Why Do Some Have More Faith Than Others?

Definition: Sin

Hebrews 12:1: Two Ways to Improve Your Race

Does Our Father in Heaven Care About Our Music Choices?

Are Earthquakes Signs from God?

Blood Moon Eclipses over Israel: Signs

“The last Jewish Tetrad happens to be bracketed perfectly by two central lunar eclipses which naturally define both a seven year period according to Daniel 9 and a seventy year period according to Luke 21:32, and Psalms 90:10.

“And as a final note ALL of the eclipses that fall on high holidays, happen to be visible from Jerusalem.”

Time line (Luke 21:32, Psalms 90:10, Dan 9)

1948 + 70 years = 2018

1968 + 50 years = 2018

2011 + 7 years =2018

Time line (Daniel 9)

June 2011 + (2520 Days + 30 Days + 45 Days) = July 2018

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More figures below, from:

“June 15 2011(Blood moon) to July 23 2018 is 2595 days (1260 + 1335 days given to us in the Book of Daniel) and just 4 days later is July 27 2018 (Blood moon) a total of 2599 days.”

And now, for a few more sites and headlines for further reading:

Solar and Lunar Eclipses of 2011

EU pushing peace plan based on Obama’s ‘1967 borders’ speech

Lebanon PM: New government to liberate land under occupation of ‘Israeli enemy’

Report: Document reveals Nakba Day clashes planned by Syria governmenthttp://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-document-reveals-nakba-day-clashes-planned-by-syria-government-1.367653

Romans 12:2