August-October 1985

El Elyon:

Possessor of Heaven and Earth

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EL ELYON: The Most High God

El Elyon is one of the truly exquisite names for God found in the Bible. Each of the divine names is given to reveal to man some quality or characteristic of God that cannot be found...

DAN

“Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord" (Gen. 49:16-18).

The Davidic Covenant

After David had become firmly established as king over the entire nation of Israel (2 Sam. 7:1), he expressed the desire to build a permanent house of worship for God in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 7:2-3).

THE PROPHET’S PRAISE: Memory of God’s Justice

Memory is a wonderful gift from God, but it can be a burden or a blessing. A burden it was when Habakkuk recalled the injustice taking place in Judah and God's seeming complacency to judge it.

God’s Answer to Skeptics

The nation of Israel and her people the Jews are an enigma to this world. The preservation of the people of Israel is a contradiction of all historical trends. The uniqueness of this people is captured in an essay Mark Twain authored in 1899.

Jesus Christ Offers A Superior Sacrifice

Monotony can often become a way of life. So often the same things are repeated over and over again. The woman faces that seemingly endless pile of dishes to clear, another meal to prepare...

Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Oct 1985

There are all kinds of people in the world. Some are happy - very happy - and some are very unhappy. And even some people who were happy a long time ago are now confused and don't know what to do.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 11/13/26

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday (12th) for a security and diplomatic briefing...

News Digest — 11/12/26

A senior Hamas commander and other members of the terror group were targeted in an Israeli strike at a hospital...

News Digest — 11/11/26

On Monday (9th), a delegation led by Israel Ministry of Defense Director General MG (Res.) Amir Baram visited Morocco...

Trump, Vance, and the Debate Over America’s Relationship With Israel

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The 26th Knesset was officially opened on Tuesday (10th)  with a festive session in the Knesset plenum, during which all 120 members...

News Digest — 11/9/26

On Sunday (8th), Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government...

News Digest — 11/6/26

President Isaac Herzog announced Thursday evening (5th), following the conclusion of consultations with the parties elected to...

News Digest — 11/5/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah on Wednesday (4th) that the IDF would respond immediately and forcefully...

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