In Deuteronomy 5:29, God expresses His hope that His people would always follow His commandments so that they and their children could prosper. Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well...
In Deuteronomy, Abraham is referred to as a wandering Aramean. Portions of the Old Testament are written in Aramaic, the language spoken by the common people of Galilee. Jesus himself spoke Aramaic. To this day, Arameans continue to live in the Middle East, including in Israel, where they form a small minority.
There is often talk of minorities in Israel facing discrimination or even apartheid. How do the Arameans experience this? Joining us in the studio is Shadi Khalloul, an Aramean Christian from Israel’s oldest Christian community. He is dedicated to building bridges between Christians and Jews.
This is my fourth and last article sharing some thoughts from the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev—Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25—in which we read how Moses encourages the Israelites who are about to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land
Discover the mezuzah’s role: a Jewish tradition on doorframes, signifying God’s commandments and covenant identity. Explore its history and connection to Jesus, the living mezuzah.
Exploring the Torah (Deut 7:12-11:25): Emphasising obedience as a key to God’s blessings. Learn from Israel and the enduring mercy of our unchanging God.