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

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Sgt. Liem Ben-Hamo, 19, from Herzliya, was killed in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Thursday (29th).  An additional soldier was...

News Digest — 4/30/26

A Hezbollah strike In Shomera Thursday morning (30th) set a vehicle ablaze. There were sirens across 15 northern communities...

News Digest — 4/29/26

Two IDF soldiers were wounded in the West Bank village of Silwad during overnight military operations, the military announced on Wednesday...

The Coalition to End Netanyahu

Israeli elections are on the horizon, and a surprising alliance between former rivals...

News Digest — 4/28/26

President Isaac Herzog landed in Astana on Monday (27th), beginning his official visit to Kazakhstan. President Herzog was received by...

Israel at War: Week 133

Rabbi Tuly Weisz of Israel365 announced a landmark decision by the Tennessee General Assembly who voted to replace the term "West Bank" for the...

News Digest — 4/27/26

Home Front Command updated its security guidelines for Israel’s northern communities on Sunday (26th) in light of the increasing tensions...

News Digest — 4/24/26

US President Donald Trump  announced in a post on Truth Social on Thursday (23rd) that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be...

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