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 — 7/9/26

The IRGC claimed responsibility for strikes on the Gulf states on Thursday morning (9th). Sirens sounded for a second time in Bahrain on Thursday...

News Digest — 7/8/26

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth organized his first official visit to Israel for Wednesday (8th). According to three individuals with...

News Digest — 7/7/26

A senior US official said Gaza will not be rebuilt unless Hamas is completely dismantled, rejecting proposals that would transfer...

Israel at War: Week 143

Once a terror group, always a terror group. Hamas has dissolved its Gaza governing administration to transfer power to the technocratic...

News Digest — 7/6/26

On Sunday (5th), President Isaac Herzog addressed the official state memorial ceremony for Theodor Herzl at Mt. Herzl, Jerusalem...

News Digest — 7/2/26

Against the backdrop of reports in recent weeks of tensions between Israel and the US, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee...

News Digest — 7/1/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the IDF will stay in the Security Zone within Lebanon until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat...

News Digest — 6/30/26

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday (29th) held a conference marking 1,000 days of fighting in the War of redemption...

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