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
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.
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.