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 — 9/29/26

Thousands of residents, families, and visitors from across Israel filled the streets and scenic areas of Jerusalem on Monday (28th)...

Israel at War: Week 155

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the United Nations and he confronted the corrupt, Israel-hating international body with facts...

News Digest — 9/28/26

The Israel Defense Forces struck Hezbollah targets in several areas of southern Lebanon in response to an explosive drone launched...

News Digest — 9/25/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaigns against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah before the United Nations...

News Digest — 9/24/26

Neria Leiter, the son of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured Wednesday (23rd)...

News Digest — 9/23/26

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (22nd) after Macron claimed...

Israeli Father of Six Murdered Before Yom Kippur—Where Are the Headlines?

Netanel Shukrun, a father of six, was murdered when a Palestinian gunman opened fire...

Israel at War: Week 154

The High Holidays for the Jewish people consist of the last three feasts God gave Israel in Leviticus 23. Those feasts are...

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