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  • About
    • Contact
    • planting SD in Israel
    • Faith Immersion Study results
    • FAQ >
      • FAQ-Church
      • Grafted In
      • Jewish Roots of Christianity
      • What is Zionism
      • Third Temple
    • Meet the Board
    • Ruth as an allegory
  • Trips
    • Israel Entry New requirements
    • B-4 you GO >
      • The Israel Game
      • packing suggestions
      • Reading Prep
      • Walking prep
      • Food In Israel
      • Prayer team Building
      • Team Meetings
      • Phone options
      • Pastors benefits to an Israel trip
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    • June 26 Modoc Vineyard Tour
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​Book Reviews by Brandi

Mama’s Torah: The Role of Women 
by Batya Ruth Wooten

​Long ago, our Father ordained the mothers of Israel to pass on a Torah-honoring lifestyle, to be the ones who taught scriptural living to the next generation. As wives, women were called to announce truth, expose to our mate things that hinder him, and to share what we see coming up ahead with him as his help meet. This is in addition to being his encouraging helper. Created to be His nurturing vessels of mercy, women were not placed here to sit silent in churches. This goes against the errant teaching of many churches today whose ideas are based not on God’s principles, but on the pride of men. God has much He has entrusted His daughters to accomplish and speak forth by His Spirit. There must be a place made for women to shine as intended. 
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​A Christian Guide to the Biblical Feasts
By David Wilber

​Many Believers are studying Scripture and finding their hearts drawn to keeping Sabbath and God’s Feast days, but the questions that come up so often are, “How is it done?” or” What if I make a mistake?” and even “Aren’t these only for Jewish people?” This easy-to-understand, concise book gives the reader Scriptural teaching about each Feast, information about why these Feasts of God are relevant to Christians, and then provides an overview of some of the traditional ways these Feasts have been kept throughout time. The author communicates how each Feast reveals some aspect of Yeshua the Messiah to us as we celebrate. Simple instructions allow you to implement these Feasts and connect with YHWH as never before. 
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Gifts From the Bridegroom: Equipping the Saints for His Return
​by Bradford Scott

​We confess that Yeshua is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Shouldn’t we believe the same about the Father and Holy Spirit? While studying the Feasts and living obedient to Torah out of love for our Savior is on the hearts of many Believers today, the ministry of spiritual gifts is still misunderstood. Many people overlook the Holy Spirit functioning in the Old Testament. This author is known for bringing Scripture back to the beginning where God walked with His people in a garden, where His creation functioned perfectly, and he shows how the gifts of the Spirit can be traced back to God’s perfect order as we should expect. When Torah is lived out properly, it will be a life of worship in Spirit and in Truth, like Yeshua lived. 
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Standing With Israel: A House of Prayer for All Nations
​by Hollisa Alewine

​Acts 10 is explained with the prayer that is central to life for observant Jews, the Amidah. Observant Jews say this prayer while standing three times a day. The reader is invited to understand the stanzas of this prayer that unites Israel in seeking the face of God daily, and to join in, building a house of prayer for all nations. The Amidah is made up of 18 smaller sections covering topics such as God’s resurrection power, repentance, forgiveness, healing, thanksgiving, peace, and many others. Joining Israel in heartfelt, devoted prayer each day brings us closer to fulfilling Scripture that says we will be one in Messiah, an olive tree made from a wild branch being grafted into the original tree. Read this book and join Israel in calling for the Kingdom of God to be established! 
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Living Emblems: Ancient Symbols of Faith
​by John D. Garr

​This book is dedicated to explaining the history and purpose of the symbols of Scriptural faith, often used in Judaism but unknown to Christians due to the faiths being separated after the time of Yeshua’s death when Israel was scattered. When placed in the context of knowing Yeshua, these symbols reveal powerful truths about His life and ministry. Each chapter connects the symbol to the passage of Scripture in which it was introduced, the place where Yeshua used these symbols, and what they should mean in our lives as Believers today. Encounter these symbols that Yeshua would have used and understood as He taught parables among His people Israel. Have these same stories come to life for you in exciting, life-giving ways as you have a deeper understanding of the symbols of our faith. 
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