October/November 1988

The Messiah of the Common People

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Editorial

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise...

The Messiah of The Common People

Today many people are confused by the differing sects and denominations of Christendom. The Jewish community today is also divided into various groups -Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, etc.

Moses: Preparations for the Promised Land

It had been such a long time since the children of Israel left Egypt; memories of the plagues that led to that dramatic exodus had faded. Although the significance of Passover night was still a reality to them...

The New Covenant: What Was Wrong With The Old One?

Two of the first things my daughter learned in school were the names of the books of the Bible and that the Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Cessation of Revelational Gifts

The previous article on spiritual gifts dealt with several significant factors. First, it presented three lines of evidence to the effect that God intended the revelational and sign gifts which He gave to the early Church to be temporary.

The Unbelief Of Israel Romans 9:30-10:1

One of the questions I am often asked is, "Why did the Jewish people of Christ's day reject Him?" Many Christians are puzzled over the fact that, while Israel knew the Old Testament messianic prophecies...

Apples of Gold

Joel of Jerusalem Oct/Nov 1988

When I was employed as a construction worker, I had many Arab friends, and they often came to my home to visit. Since the recent problems in Israel have developed, however, they don't come to see me anymore.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 1/16/26

US President Donald Trump on Thursday night (15th) commented on the start of Phase II of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza...

News Digest — 1/15/26

Israel’s security establishment assesses that even if a US strike  in Iran takes place, there is no certainty that Iran will respond with direct fire...

Israel at War: Week 118

What was it like for the hostages of Hamas following the October 7, 2023 attack? Former hostage David Cunio tells of his own experience...

News Digest — 1/14/26

A number of senior officers stationed at an American air base in the Middle East have been instructed to leave, multiple diplomats claimed...

The People of Iran Are Crying for Freedom!

Widespread protests are intensifying across Iran as demonstrators increasingly call for the removal of...

News Digest — 1/13/26

An anti-Hamas militia claimed responsibility on Monday (12th) for killing a senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza...

New Digest — 1/12/26

Following an evacuation warning to Lebanese civilians, the IDF confirmed that it had been striking Hezbollah infrastructure in “several areas...

News Digest — 1/9/26

The Hamas-run Gaza civil defense agency said Israeli attacks in the coastal enclave killed at least 13 people late Thursday (8th)...

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