“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus….” (Isaiah 35:1)

March 2025

Notable dates & events

March 3th is the start of the new semester here at our Bible College. Please pray for our students! 

March 17th is St Patrick’s Day! For many people this day is about turning everything green, but the real St Patrick was a great hero of our faith. And did you know that St Patrick was a Messianic Jew?!

Many people in the nations will be fasting in some manner for the weeks up until Resurrection day. Fasting is a great practice to get into for many reasons! Why Does Fasting Work?

March 14th is Purim, the Feast of Esther. Did you know that the Feast of Purim is commanded in the Bible, in the book of Esther? It’s a very unusual kind of feast for many reasons! Read all about it: 4 Things Hidden in Esther and the Story of Purim 

Esther is particularly famous for her courage and the way she interceded for her people. Her example gives us lots to learn from. The Secrets of Esther the Intercessor 

Meanwhile, in Israel, people are cleaning their houses ready for Passover and getting rid of leaven. It’s the time for a deep spring clean. Did You Know Spring Cleaning is Commanded in the Bible?!

As we gear up for Passover and the weekend that changed all of history, we remember some of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. It was not long before He died that He cursed the fig tree and overturned tables in the temple. Was He in a bad state of mind? Or were there important and prophetic reasons for His behavior? Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?1

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