Nisan is the first month in the Biblical calendar, and it can rightly be understood as the beginning of God’s redemptive calendar. In Exodus 12, Scripture reveals that this month marks a decisive turning point in God’s plan. After centuries of slavery, the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, not only to deliver them from oppression, but to bring them into covenant relationship with Himself. In this moment, God began forming His people as a distinct nation, set apart as His own possession. They...

Pray for revival in Israel, that the Spirit of grace and supplication would be poured out, hearts softened, and the nation drawn back to the Lord. (Zechariah 12:10; Ezekiel 36:24ff; Jeremiah 31:31) Pray for the believing congregations in Israel to rise as a light and prophetic voice in this nation. Pray for Israeli society to recover from the trauma, loss and economic strains caused by the war, and for unifying leaders who will heal the bitter divisions between left and right, religious and...