Sheep, Shepherds And The Son Of God
THE NATIVITY CHURCH The traditionally accepted birthplace of Jesus is in a grotto located under the Church of Nativity. This...
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LIFE GOES ON No matter the economic hardships one may encounter, this I know, life goes on. This family of...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 19: “The Reign Of The Judges”
Defense Minister, Mr. Lightning: Barak (“lightning” in Hebrew), the military leader of Israel, was hesitant to follow Deborah’s prophetic instruction...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 18: “Be Strong and of a Good Courage”
“Prophet in Waiting:” The selection of Joshua to replace Moses was anticipated by the Israelites. There was (and still is)...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 17: “Beware Lest Thou Forget”
How Are You Using Your Anchors? The Children of Israel did so poorly in keeping a “spiritual” standard that Moses...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 16: “Cannot Go Beyond the Word of the Lord”
What Do Jews Think of Balaam? The collection of Jewish traditions about Balaam are mostly negative and confusing. First of...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 15: “Look To God And Live”
True Concept of God–Revelation, Lost: For Judaism, “looking to God” and “revelation” are almost figurative and in modern times have...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 14: “Ye Shall Be A Peculiar Treasure Unto Me”
Manna, the “Bread” That Kept Israelites Alive: “. . . it was the special duty of the housewife to bake...
Read MoreThe Land of Miracles: Israel
THE HULA VALLEY The challenge to drain the ancient, stinking swamps called the Hula, was met by new Jewish immigrants...
Read MoreOld Testament Summary Lesson 13: “Bondage, Passover, & Exodus”
Extermination Order–Deliverer: Baby Moses being saved during an extermination order by the Pharaoh parallels the account of the baby Jesus...
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