Faith and resilience: From Psalm 27 to bomb shelter murals, witness the miracles and hope amidst adversity in Israel’s ongoing struggle.
The Guardian of Israel Does Not Sleep
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Exodus
Purim & Pesach: Reflections on their Significance Today
The Jewish holiday of Purim and the biblical feast of Pesach provide us with some valuable insights into the miraculous ways of God.
Rev. Kees van Velzen – The Amalekites
In Exodus 17:8-16, we read that the Amalekites attack the Israelites after they have been liberated from Egypt and set out from the Desert of Sin. The Amalekites turn out to be an enemy for the Israelites for generations to come.
Rev. Kees van Velzen discusses whether we can compare that situation with the current war between Israel and Hamas, following the 7 October massacre in Israel by Hamas.
Joshua’s Altar, One of Many Archaeological Sites Facing Destruction in Israel
Joshua’s Altar, a vital heritage site in Israel, faces destruction by the Palestinian Authority. Urgent action needed to protect historical and biblical treasures.
The Return of the Exiles
For over a hundred years now the world has been eyewitness to a remarkable phenomenon: from a history of almost nineteen centuries of being scattered across the globe, an ancient people is returning to their covenanted homeland.
Celebrating Judea and Samaria
Israel is 75 years old. For an individual, that is already an advanced age, a time when one can begin to look back and evaluate a life that began with great dreams and finds itself winding down after years of activity and accomplishments. For a nation, it is a small...
Centenary of the Mandate for Palestine: Part 5 – The Fall-out from British Betrayal of the Mandate
The White Paper of 1939 was effectively an abrogation of the British Mandate for Palestine.
In a fierce debate in the House of Commons, Winston Churchill, who a year later became Prime Minister, vehemently opposed the White Paper.
The Prophetic Significance of Israel’s New National Holiday
The Netanyahu government is receiving broad political support for a proposed new national holiday celebrating ‘aliyah’ or Jewish immigration to the land of Israel. The motion will set aside the 10th of Nissan to honour the crucial role of aliyah both in the re-birth and in the ongoing strengthening of the nation of Israel. The 10th of Nissan was chosen as many Rabbis believe it marks the date the ancient Israelites first entered the Promised Land under Joshua. While this is interesting, I believe that establishing the holiday on this particular day also has a significant connection to Bible prophecy. 2600 years ago, the prophet Jeremiah predicted that a day would come when the original Exodus from Egypt would be overshadowed by a far greater Exodus ‘from the land of the north and from all the lands’ (Jer 16:14-16). It is therefore very interesting to note that this new annual celebration of the modern day return of the Jewish people falls four days prior to Passover on the Jewish calendar. Is the stage being set for a celebration of a greater Exodus that will literally overshadow Passover celebrations? The Miraculous Modern Day Exodus National Aliyah Day will be a time […]