December/January 1989/1990

The Light Shines Brighter Still

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The Light Shines Brighter Still

Most people in the world don’t know much about Hanukkah—they should. All most of us see in it are those quaint eight-branched candelabra which adorn the outside of synagogues or are seen in public displays...

Silhouette of man speaking.

Moving to the Final Decade

In a matter of days we will collectively enter the final ten years of this millennium. It has been a long haul, and there were times along the way when it looked as though humanity would not make it.

The Mythology of the Magi

The visit of the magi to the Child-Messiah, recorded in Matthew 2:1–12, is one of the most familiar biblical scenes to most Christians. The average conception of this event, however, has been unfortunately marred...

Problems in the Church: Duty

In previous studies we have looked at several problems which existed in the Corinthian church. Chapters 1 to 4 discuss the problem of division, while chapters 5 and 6 address the problem of discipline.

I Have a Jewish Friend

Hi my name is Amy, and I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose again. That makes me a Christian. I know I’ll go to Heaven when I die.

Rightly Dividing

A Word to the Wealthy

Amos 6:1–14: John Wesley’s statement concerning the use of wealth was sensible: “Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can!”* Wesley was calling the Christian to a scriptural balance in the use of his finances.

Apples of Gold

Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1989/1990

It is getting near the time of year when Jews over the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights, an exciting time, especially for the children. Of course, there is very little said in Israel about Christmas

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 8/14/26

Israeli families moved into the reestablished northern Samaria community of Ganim on Thursday (13th), 21 years after Israel evacuated...

News Digest — 8/13/26

Minister of Defense Israel Katz on Wednesday (12th) visited IDF forces operating in the Lebanese villages that border Israel...

News Digest — 8/12/26

IDF troops on Tuesday (11th) eliminated a Hamas sniper who violated the ceasefire and posed an immediate threat to troops...

Netanyahu Pushes Back on Trump’s Gaza Plan—Here’s Why!

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw...

News Digest — 8/11/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir convened a senior operational forum on Monday (10th), declaring that the military remains prepared for a rapid...

Israel at War: Week 148

“All or Nothing,” summarizes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response to the Board of Peace’s recommended proposal to end the Hamas War...

News Digest — 8/10/26

Direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are unlikely to resume next month, with any potential future sessions delayed...

News Digest — 8/6/26

The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday morning (6th) that two reservist soldiers were killed, and four were seriously wounded...

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