November-January 1985/1986

El Shaddai

The Almighty God

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El Shaddai: The Almighty God

One of the most popular Christian songs of recent years is entitled “El Shaddai.” El Shaddai is one of the compound names for God. It occurs seven times in the Bible.

Gad Warrior Asher Provider Naphtali Communicator

The aged Jacob followed the prophecy on his son Dan (Gen. 49:16-18) with three brief but significant words about the other three sons of Bilhah and Zilpah -Gad (49:19), Asher (49:20) and Naphtali (49:21).

Friends to the End

A person with a true friend is most fortunate. He has one with whom he can share his innermost thoughts - one with whom he can rejoice - one with whom he can weep when deep trials and testings come.

The World’s Hatred of Believers John 15:18-27

When I became a believer in Christ, I expected that those closest to me would also accept Him. Once they have the truth about Jesus, I reasoned, they will immediately open their hearts to Him.

Israel: A People Divinely Loved Malachi 1:1-5 Part one

Malachi was the last Old Testament book to be penned, about one hundred years after Cyrus decreed that Judah could return to their land (538 B.C.). During this time the Jewish faith was reformed under Ezra and Nehemiah...

The Fulfillment of The Davidic Covenant

In the previous article it was noted that Amillennial and Pre­ millennial Bible scholars disagree concerning when and how God's promises regarding David in the Davidic Covenant are to be ful­filled in Jesus Christ.

Joel of Jerusalem Nov/Jan 1985/1986

As we all know, we are living in very in­teresting times, and here in Israel people are beginning to be interested in things which before they never thought about. The Jewish people have always followed after the faith of their fathers.

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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