July/August 2025

The Apostle Paul

God's Jewish Missionary to the Gentiles


The apostle Paul proclaimed Jesus’ name both in synagogues and among Gentiles, suffering everything from stoning to shipwreck. But no trial slowed his zeal for the Lord’s work. As you study Paul’s life and mission in this issue of Israel My Glory, we pray God will fill your heart with the same love the apostle had for Israel’s Messiah and empower you to share it with others.

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Features

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From the Editor Jul/Aug 2025

Ebenezer Scrooge hated Christmas. The protagonist of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol eschewed Yuletide cheer to maximize his profits by oppressing his...

‘I Will Bless You’

Not all Jewish people are wealthy. But their collective success is undeniable—and here’s why. I was just getting settled in my dorm room on my move-in day on the campus...

The Early Years

A look at Paul’s background as a Jew, a Roman, and a Pharisee. Beshert is a Yiddish word meaning “fate” or “destiny.” My late mother used it frequently when she...

The Road Before the Road

A look at Paul’s conversion experience and how God drew the apostle to Jesus Salvation should never cease to amaze us...

‘I Will Not Forget You’

Three critical, frequently misinterpreted chapters in the book of Romans reveal Paul’s tender heart for Israel. Romans 9—11 is often misunderstood. Some pastors...

Paul: Jewish Preacher to the Pagans

Paul’s famous Mars Hill message demonstrated his Jewish teaching style and laid the groundwork for the church’s...


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Inside View Jul/Aug 2025

The concept of a two-state solution—a Jewish state and an Arab state in the land of Israel, which the Roman Empire spitefully renamed Palestine—has existed for more...

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Defending Hamas Weaponizes Free Speech

Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorist organization that has ruled the Gaza Strip...

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Turkey’s Military Buildup in Syria Worries Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdog˘an seeks to establish a permanent military...

The Friends of Israel in Action Jul/Aug 2025

What would make a family move from one country at war to another country at war? Relationships. Over the past four years...

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Canada’s Crippling Antisemitism Problem

Antisemitism is running rampant in Canada. Of the nation’s 40 million inhabitants, only 398,000 (roughly 1%) are Jewish...

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Why Should We Study Bible Prophecy?

Most people want to know the future and understand their purpose. They ask, “Where did I come from? Why am I here...

Paul the Persecuted

During his 30-plus years serving Jesus, Paul endured much at the hands of many people in many ways. Living as God’s servant isn’t easy. The apostle Paul counseled his...

Redeem Your Suffering

Scripture tells us, “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). Most people in this life suffer, and the apostle...

Digging Up King Solomon (Part 2)

Outside biblical circles, the account of King Solomon has been regarded as a fairy tale. Continuing our examination of the...

Introduction to Colossians

Although the apostle Paul penned the book of Colossians nearly 2,000 years ago, its message rings as true today as when he...

A Midnight Song in Philippi

The city of Philippi awoke one morning, unaware that change was coming. It was a bustling Gentile metropolis in the Roman...

Jewish World Update Jul/Aug 2025

The people of Gaza finally turned on Hamas publicly in March by protesting in the streets. As a Palestinian human...

Apples of Gold Jul/Aug 2025

I often feel like a lamb among wolves (Lk. 10:3) while sharing God’s Word on the streets of Israel. But what I share from the Bible often surprises the people with...

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 7/18/25

Israeli forces killed three senior Hamas operatives who Israel says took part  in the Oct. 7 cross-border assault that sparked the ongoing war in Gaza...

News Digest — 7/17/25

President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday evening (16th) addressed the recent developments on the Syrian border, declaring that Israel will...

News Digest — 7/16/25

Dozens of Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syrian territory in the Majdal Shams area, the IDF reported on Tuesday evening...

Is Time Running Out for Netanyahu’s Political Career?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains popular in Israel, but many...

News Digest — 7/15/25

The Israel Defense Forces On Tuesday (15th) released the names of three soldiers killed in combat. They are Staff Sgt. Shoham Menahem...

News Digest — 7/14/25

Israeli troops found more than three tons of weapons while raiding military facilities inside Syria. The sites had been...

News Digest — 7/11/25

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Washington for Israel Thursday evening (10th) aboard the “Wing of Zion” plane...

News Digest — 7/10/25

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