Salmos 122:6

70 years ago, the nation-state of Israel declared its independence. The unlikely birth of this tiny new democracy represented a miracle of immense proportions and an extraordinary fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The Bible tells us we should be praying for the peace of Jerusalem. Here are some ways you can pray:

In Judaism, peace—shalom—is rooted in the Hebrew word shalem, which means “whole” or “complete.” True shalom implies that diverse parties purposely set aside their differences and agree to see the good in one another, not just living alongside but among one another for a higher calling or purpose. This devotional plan explores 12 different steps we can all take toward achieving shalom in our lives.

Série de Dedinhos de Prosa ancorados em palestra proferida pelo pastor batista, Ivênio dos Santos, durante uma temporada em 1987, na Estância Palavra da Vida, em Atibaia/SP. Nesta oportunidade, ele palestrou sobre o Sermão do Monte... Naquela época a gente comprava as palestras gravadas em fita K7.