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 More →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...
Read More →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)...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →Old 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 More →Old 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 More →The 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 More →Old 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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