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Israel – Contrasts And Consonance

CONQUESTS The land of Israel is really quite small. The biblical borders of the “Jordan River to the Mediterranean” and...

Old Testament Summary Lesson 21: “God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him”

Samuel Means Dedicated to the Lord: Hannah, the wife of Elkanah and the mother of the prophet Samuel, is a...

Old Testament Summary Lesson 20: “All the City… “Doth Know That Thou Art a Virtuous Woman”

Few Women Revered in Jewish Thought: Ruth is one of them. A woman convert to Judaism is given or “takes...

Calming Anxiety In The Holy Land

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...

The Mothers Of Bethlehem

LIFE GOES ON No matter the economic hardships one may encounter, this I know, life goes on. This family of...

Old 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...

Old 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)...

Old 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...

Old 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...