August/September 1993

The Covenants

Features

Level Heads, Warm Hearts

A considerable amount of heat has been generated in the Christian community by the refusal of—Israel’s high court to overturn a lower court ruling that refused citizenship under the Law of Return to three Jewish...

The Abrahamic Covenant

It would not be appropriate to ask which is the most important Old Testament covenant. Each of the covenants plays its own unique role in God’s marvelous plan of redemption and is therefore very important.

The Mosaic Covenant

The establishment of the Mosaic Covenant was an epic moment in the history of the nation of Israel. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai and announced that God would establish a covenant...

The Palestinian Covenant

A brief look at world conditions clearly indicates that many international disputes concern land ownership, particularly in the Middle East. The so-called occupied territories—the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights—are familiar to anyone who...

The Davidic Covenant

Second Samuel 7:8–16 records a covenant established by God with David, wherein God made three major promises to David. First, God promised that David’s “house” (his physical line of descent) would endure forever (v. 16;

The New Covenant

In the Scriptures, a covenant is a legally binding obligation of God for man’s redemption. It is God’s solemn pledge to fulfill His promises to those included in the covenant.


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Jewish Believers Test the Law of Return

On February 21, 1993, three Jewish families in Israel were ordered out of what they had hoped would be their adopted country. Gary and Shirley Beresford came to Israel from their native Zimbabwe in 1987...

The Jewish Wedding

Marriage is regarded as one of the most important and significant decisions in the lives of Jewish people. The Torah (the five books of Moses) clearly states that God made “an help fit” for Adam...

Rightly Dividing

Living in Liberty Galatians 5:1–12

Patrick Henry wrote, “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but...

Jewish World Update - News

Israel in the News Aug/Sep 1993

When Switzerland’s Federal Assembly elected her interior minister in mid-March, Ruth Dreyfuss became only the second woman ever named to the notoriously conservative seven member Federal Council that runs the country...

Apples of Gold

Zvi Aug/Sep 1993

In Isaiah 2:3 it is written, “out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lᴏʀᴅ from Jerusalem.” Most people in Israel know this passage of Scripture...

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

News Digest — 11/10/26

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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