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A Sukkah is a temporary dwelling similar to a gazebo, and Sukkot is the plural word. God came to dwell or “tabernacle” amongst us in Yeshua, and He will again “tabernacle” with us during His 1,000-year reign on Earth.

The Christian Friends of Israeli Communities Heartland organised a gathering on 5 October in Brisbane, Queensland. The event was to share an evening of remembrance and honour for our Jewish friends in Australia, Israel and worldwide, torn apart by the horror of 7 October 2023.

How should Israel respond to the global rise of anti-Semitism and to the hostility of her enemies? The big picture of Bible prophecy and, specifically, the Jewish feasts reveals a surprising approach.

America is a long-time friend of Australia. Both nations fought together in the First and Second World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan; and now we fight side by side in a spiritual battle for our respective nations.

Rock stars, just like everyone else, have to deal with rejection, pain and suffering, and they need the one true answer to these problems. The overwhelming acceptance we have in Christ is something that compensates for all such rejection.

The Word clearly tells us how to speak about leaders, and claiming that Jesus used insulting, coarse or even vulgar language when speaking about Herod is just an excuse for our own carnality. 

There is a lot to learn about the number 5 from a Jewish and Biblical perspective. In March 2025, we will step into 5950 according to the Essenes. This is a Jubilee year – a year of double 5, double grace, double breath of the spirit to behold, a time when slaves are ordained to be set free.

These things should sadden us greatly, and they should send us straight to our knees, praying not just for the latest situation, but indeed, praying for ourselves. The month of October is devoted to the issue of sexual integrity.

How does the Bible help Christians disagree well with each other and with non-Christians? There’s much that could be (and should be) said. But for the sake of brevity, here are 9 points that have helped me enormously.

The Christian Gospel covers all of life and is able to address all our needs, questions and concerns as human beings. It touches every aspect of life, and there is no part of this world which the Christian Gospel does not speak to.

Christians can have just as much trouble as non-Christians in getting their priorities right. We tend to ignore what is most important for Christ and the Kingdom and instead concentrate on what is of importance for ourselves. But this never ends well.

Have the "last days" already begun? The answer is YES! This can be confirmed by the signs Jesus told us about. And if we are that close to the end times, it makes sense to know exactly what our Master said: to be alert, prepared and ready.

When it comes to our guilt of abortion, individual guilt and collective guilt, it is better to confess. We can be free from our guilt and free to start again, knowing we have been forgiven by God through Jesus and His death on the Cross and Resurrection.

Where is God as darkened ideologies gather momentum? As Christians are increasingly targeted for arrest and nations posture on the edge of conflict? In the answer to that question, we find hope and joy because it leads us to the inexhaustible grace of God.

How the world has changed in 60 years! I don’t know anyone today who has a fully positive attitude towards corporal punishment. Meanwhile, as time has gone by, more and more expletives are now accepted.

There is much spiritual warfare in this season. This is evident by assassination attempts, Israel fighting for its survival, fraudulent elections, and abhorrent laws being put forward by godless politicians.  We need to be able to fight, not flesh and blood, but with faith in the heavenlies.

I am serious and sincere in my contention that the nation of Australia is currently experiencing the wrath of God. This is demonstrated by the prevalence of wickedness which exists throughout our land. It is my hope that the Lord may use this warning to lead His people to repentance.

God did sometimes ask His people to do some rather odd things as recorded in the Bible. It is possible He might ask us to do some strange things as well. But generally speaking, we have the whole of Scripture to give us directions and guidelines as to both proper speech and proper action.

A profound spiritual transformation is unfolding in the Amazon. For centuries, the Catholic Church held a near-monopoly in the region. Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the region’s spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches.

Without about five weeks to go before the Pacific Prayer Assembly, I am reminded of how God honours faith. Following Jesus is really just the beginning of a journey. Learning to trust God is the next stage of that journey.