Sunday, August 3, 2025

UNCOVERING the CITY of DAVID


 1 Peter 2:5

King James Version

5 Ye also, as lively stones, 

are built up a spiritual house, 

an holy priesthood, 

to offer up spiritual sacrifices, 

acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.


This born again watchman was never into tourist "traps".

I like future travels to be purposeful, and Biblical.

Someday, I shall be able to visit what I learned moments ago.

Today, the HOLY SPIRIT led me to the 36-minute video above.

Something that will reveal to you about Israel's rich heritage, which her enemies try to hide from everyone.

This encompasses at least 11 periods, from the late Moslem era, to the Ottoman period, the Byzantine period, the Roman period, the Second Temple, the Hanukkah, to the final walk -- all into the Bible.

Join the "spokesmen of the stones", Yishai Fleisher, and Doron Spielman, as they unveil Israel's rich history, buried under a former parking lot.

1 Peter 2:6-9

King James Version

6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, 

Behold, I lay in Sion 

a chief corner stone

elect, precious: 

and he that believeth on him 

shall not be confounded.

7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: 

but unto them which be disobedient, 

the stone which the builders disallowed, 

the same is made the head of the corner,

8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, 

even to them which stumble at the word, 

being disobedient: 

whereunto also they were appointed.

9 But ye are a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, 

an holy nation, 

a peculiar people; 

that ye should shew forth the praises of him 

who hath called you out of darkness 

into his marvellous light;


A former parking lot revealed the ancient City of David, 50 feet underground.

While today's Hamas' tunnels aimed to destroy Jews, the Herodian tunnel ironically, and temporarily, shielded 2,000 Jews in 630 BC, from the Romans.

Proof of their existence can be found underground.

In fact, Spielman states:

"Every bag of dirt that's coming out of here 

is being studied."


In the course of looking through Israel's past, Fleisher discovered some mosaic design on the floor.

Spielman then urged him to pour a bit of water onto it, and what was revealed was a beautiful array of mosaic tiles, which served a home at one time.

As Israel patiently preserves her past -- a bag of dirt at a time -- her enemies say she is weakening the structures above.

On the contrary, Spielman says it's the strongest part of Jerusalem now, having fortified it underneath, costing a lot of money.


Thrilled at having uncovered the mosaic tiles, Fleisher notes:

"First, he had me with the ashes, 

and now my hands are dirty 

from Second Temple dust...

You're getting your hands dirty, 

but your soul's clean 

because you're really touching the past. 

It's an unbelievable experience."


Spielman raises money to keep the project going.

Surely, it's GOD's will that more be uncovered, so Israel -- His holy nation -- will finally be honored.

The Jews are not "settlers".

The land was originally theirs.

MUCH of it.


What remains hidden, will always be discovered.

ESPECIALLY by GOD's very own people.

Bravo to Spielman, and the City of David Foundation.

ALL for the GLORY of GOD!

And for the acknowledgment of His Son, JESUS!

Proverbs 25:2

King James Version

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: 

but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.


To know more, have a look at Doron Spielman's book:

"When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of the City of David and What Israel's Enemies Don't Want You To Know"


Source: Amazon books

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Young Adi's LEGACY

 

2 Timothy 2:4

King James Version

4 No man that warreth 

entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; 

that he may please him 

who hath chosen him to be a soldier.


He was a young musician, interested in electronic music.

Perhaps, to go to Mexico, and pursue it further.

But GOD had other plans for him.

In the most honorable way for GOD, and country.

But in the most painful way for his family.


Adi Leon joined the Israeli army at age 18.

As most young men his age do.

It is mandatory, considering the challenges Israel faces each day.

And then 7 October 2023 happened

He fought through Givati Brigade.

He was just 20.


Was it a premonition, or something?

Young IDF soldier Adi kept a notebook.

He wrote on the cover:

"To be read in the event of my death."


He wrote stuff like:

"I am heading into this war with the knowledge that I may not return..."

"We have no other country, now it's my turn to defend it..."

"This is what my parents taught me."


Sadly, Adi perished on 30 October 2023.

His notebook became his legacy.

His parents, Amir and Nurit, together with IDF, and Israel, incorporated his letter into IDF's moral and values training lessons.

His life, courage, and beliefs live on.

Giving other young soldiers something to think about, hope for, fight for, and live for.


A young life well-lived.

An ancient nation well-defended.

That's Adi and Israel, the apple of GOD's eye.


Interviewer Yair Pinto, Director of Operations of TBN Israel, says of Israel's enemies:

"We are fighting for life. 

They are fighting for death."


Every soldier who dies, in defense of Israel, is surely with JESUS now.

The LORD knew what His people would go through.

This is what He said:

John 15:18

King James Version

18 If the world hate you, 

ye know that it hated me 

before it hated you.


We honor Adi Leon, his family, Israel, the IDF, TBN Israel, and every soldier who offers their life to save GOD's holy nation.

May GOD give you the strength, courage, and protection you need!

In JESUS Name.

Amen.


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Image from TBN Israel video: 

SACRIFICE & STRENGTH Drives IDF Onward In COURAGEOUS Defense of Their Nation | TBN Israel


UNCOVERING the CITY of DAVID

 1 Peter 2:5 King James Version 5 Ye also, as lively stones,  are built up a spiritual house,  an holy priesthood,  to offer up spiritual sa...