…On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. (Matt. 16:18) Am I the only one confused by this saying of Jesus? Hades is commonly understood to refer to Hell, but why would its gates be fighting against the Church?
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.
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.
Batsheva Nigri, a resident of Bet Hagai, was tragically murdered by a terrorist. Her Hebron community, stands strong in settling the Biblical Heartland.
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.
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’.
In 2023 Jewish and Christian peoples the world over are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
I have a very good friend who I catch up with every few months for breakfast. We order our food and coffees and then sit down and the conversation starts with something like - ‘How are you?’ ‘How are things with the family?’ ‘’Have you heard the one about the pastor,...
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.
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.
“Feelings come and feelings go, and feelings are deceiving; my warrant is the Word of God—naught else is worth believing.” So wrote Martin Luther way back in the 16th century—and how true are those words. We all of course have feelings, but in our Christian lives we...
When the Shema is recited by the Jewish people (and Christians), it begins with this statement: Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one. (Deuteronomy 6:4) Pronouncing God’s name YHWH is considered a sin, so the Jewish people use other words to replace...