Everything changed on 7 October. As news started to trickle in regarding the Hamas attack and massacre on that terrible day, we stood awe-struck, horrified.
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When the Sword Comes…
As we see the war in Israel drag on for several months, it can be wearying, not only for the soldiers and their families but also for the intercessors.
Do This In Remembrance of Me
Do you remember the profound words of Yeshua (Jesus) during Passover (Aviv 14), as he dined with his disciples? He urged, “Do this in remembrance of Me.”
The Resurrection of the Dead
Our Bible is a big book. It starts in the first two chapters describing the account of God creating the world and then creating the first man and woman and putting them in the Garden.
Warfare in the Heavenlies – God’s Surprising Strategies
Christians have long known God as the God of grace, mercy and love, as have the Jews since Moses interceded for his rebellious nation and God appeared to him as ‘The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger…
Replacement Covenantology
Have you heard of the term Replacement Theology? I’m sure you are familiar with this term, but it is the idea that the Christian Church has replaced the nation of Israel in God’s plan.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights: The Light Rekindled
The festival of Hanukkah which celebrates evil forces overthrown and the desecrated temple won back from the Selucid armies, has the delightful tradition of lighting candles each of the eight nights.
Important Conditions for Experiencing the Amazing Blessing of Our God—Part 3
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.
And You Shall Bind Them as a Sign
You may have seen a Jewish man wearing a little black leather box strapped to his forehead and his arm. These little hollow boxes are known in Hebrew as ‘tefillin’ – a word closely related to the Hebrew word for prayer – ‘tefillah’.
Important Conditions for Experiencing the Amazing Blessing of Our God (Part 2)
In this issue of Israel & Christians Today I am sharing some further pastoral reflections on the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev – Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25 – which is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading
Important Conditions for Experiencing the Amazing Blessing of Our God (Part 1)
In this and the next two issues of Israel & Christians Today I will be sharing some thoughts from the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev—Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25.
Teach Them To Your Children – ושננתם לבניך
I have seven beautiful grandchildren—six handsome grandsons and one stunning granddaughter. I love them with all my heart… and the thing I love to hear the most is when we sit down for our Friday night Shabbat meal and they say ‘Tell us a story Grandpa.’ And by story they mean a Bible story.