June/July 1998

The Millennium

Features

Israel’s Right to Peace And Security

It is increasingly clear that the major roadblock to peace between Israel and the Palestinians is not Israel’s alleged refusal to make concessions to Arab demands. In fact, the more land Israel concedes, the more strident the Palestinian...

The Servant’s Deity

Like a flickering candle caught in a gale, so is mankind’s attempt to fathom the depths of God’s ways. The finite mind of man is unable to grasp the ways of an infinitely more intelligent God. Yea, without His help, it is an impossible task destined for...

The Servant’s Suffering

In 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, the Apostle Paul confidently asserts that “the gospel” he taught was that “Christ [the Messiah] died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to...

The Servant’s Reign

The Servant of the Lord is a major theme in the Book of Isaiah. An understanding of this term is germane in grasping the meaning of God’s redemptive program for Israel. The book identifies men such as Isaiah himself, Eliakim, and David...

The Kenosis of Jesus Christ

In Philippians 2:7, the Apostle Paul stated that Jesus Christ “made himself of no reputation.” The verb translated “made of no reputation” is ekenosen. Theologians have used the major part of that verb to form the term kenosis. As a result...


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Are Christian Zionists Bad News for Jewry?

Jewish people are being warned to watch out for Christian Zionists by “Bracing for the Apocalypse.” In an article published by Forward newspaper (February 6, 1998), Jonathan Mahler produced a classic exercise in manipulative...

The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Revelation 19:1–10: On March 23, 1743, The Messiah was performed for the first time in London, England. In attendance was the King of England. He was deeply moved as the “Hallelujah Chorus” was being sung, and at the words...

The Tattoo Is Taboo

Our neighborhood boasted a penny candy store ingeniously located on my route to school. In addition to the tempting and inexpensive candy, one of the most popular items in the store was the individualized tattoo. The shopper had a choice of...

Map of the Middle East.

Eye on the Middle East Jun/Jul 1998

The Russians are back. And, as far as what Americans might expect, with a vengeance. During the crisis with Saddam Hussein, the Russians were vocal in letting the United States know that any attack on Saddam could start World War III—meaning...

Israel in the News Jun/Jul 1998

By 2003, Israel will finally have fulfilled the dreams of its founders when it overtakes the United States to become home to the largest number of Jews in the world. This according to the Institute of the World Jewish Congress, which is...

Zvi Jun/Jul 1998

I am sure that many people who experienced World War II remember well the great “peace agreement” between Hitler and Britain’s Neville Chamberlain, reached in Munich in 1938. This was nothing more than a theatrical performance and...

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 6/23/25

Following Saturday night’s (21st) historic American strike on Iran’s three nuclear sites, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

News Digest — 6/20/25

Defense Minister Israel Katz said, “The Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem is not learning from his predecessor and is threatening to...

News Digest — 6/19/25

A missile launched from Iran struck Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Be’er Sheva on Thursday (19th)...

News Digest — 6/18/25

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported early Wednesday (18th) that more than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets...

Israel at War: Week 88

It happened! After prolonged speculation and frustration with Israel’s delay in going after ‘the Head of the Snake," Iran...

Israel Dominates Iran—Now Tehran Wants to Talk?!

After Israel’s precision airstrikes devastated key elements of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and crippled its...

News Digest — 6/17/25

The IDF cleared for publication on Tuesday morning (17th) that Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem , 20, from Nokdim, a soldier in the...

News Digest — 6/16/25

Two women and a man about 70 years of age, and a man about 80, were killed early Monday morning (16th) in central Israel...

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