Joel of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1980
I don’t know how it is that so many people know about me here in Israel, but one evening as my family and I were returning home, two people stopped me…
CHRISTIAN LIVING
Joel of Jerusalem Apr/May 1980
Recently I was in Hebron where I met many tourists. They were looking at the graves of our forefathers, but their guide was not giving them the right information about the place.
The Glory Of God
“Why was I born? Why am I living? What have I got? What am I giving?” These questions are not new — men have asked them since time immemorial.
Victory In Prayer
Daniel was a man of prayer. He learned early in life how to lay hold of God and be able to get answers from Him. He won many spiritual battles on his knees…
Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1979/1980
Here in Israel the people are looking forward to seeing the promises of Camp David become real. But where is the peace? War seems very near. Will the promises ever be kept?
The Ark of The Covenant: Christ Our Advocate Exodus 25:10-22, 37:1-9
In a spirit of reverence, we loose the shoes from off our feet, part the veil and enter onto the sacred ground of the holy of holies to gaze upon the small golden ark of the covenant.
Joel of Jerusalem Oct/Nov 1979
Here in Israel believers experience much discrimination. We are reminded of what the Lord endured and when He said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
Seven Minutes with The International Director Aug/Sep 1979
If I had been asked to write the epitaph of Moses, I would have written something like this: “Moses, God’s lawgiver, is dead,”’ or “Moses, God’s miracle-worker, is dead,” or “Moses, God’s statesman, is dead,” or “Moses, God’s judge over Israel, is dead.”
THE VEIL: Christ Our Access to God Exodus 26:31-35; 36:35-38
The multicolored veil embroidered with the images of cherubim hung elegantly between the holy place and the holy of holies separating the priest from God’s glorious presence.
Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1979
We have a new law here in Israel which says that Hebrew Christians are now to be called simply Christians. So was the recent decision of the courts in Israel, and it cannot be changed.
Joel of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1979
Israel is a small country and at times we feel as if we are sheep among wolves. Even though we are small, we remain strong because the Lord is with us.
Seven Minutes with The International Director Apr/May 1979
I suppose most of us have our own idea of what Paul looked like. Presumptuous perhaps, but I think I’ll recognize him in heaven – even before being introduced.
THE TABLE OF SHOWBREAD: Christ the Bread of Life
Light from the golden lampstand illuminated the table of showbread causing it to sparkle with a dazzling beauty as the small ornately tooled table stood stately on the right side of the holy place.
Joel of Jerusalem Apr/May 1979
Man is never sure of himself. What he says today, tomorrow he changes his mind about. Some people are sorry for this fault, and that is good.
The Song That Jesus Sang
Have you ever leaped out of bed in the morning, showered, dressed, felt the warm sun flooding through the window, contemplating your pleasant appointments for the day and then…
The Golden Lampstand: Christ The Light of Life Exodus 25:31-40, 37:17-24; 39:37
Cleansed after washing at the brazen laver the priest reverently made his way a few feet towards the tabernacle entrance. His heart pounded with…
Joel of Jerusalem Feb/Mar 1979
Recently I had a conversation with the young men of the Yeshiva, which is a school for the most religious Jews. The young men devote their time to studying the…
The Brazen Laver: Christ Our Sanctification
With hands splattered with blood and with feet soiled from the dust of the tabernacle court, the priest moved quickly but reverently…
Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1978/1979
The people here are now preparing for the feast of the New Year, followed by the greatest feast of all, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or as it is called…
Five Minutes with The International Director Oct/Nov 1978
The place was Shushan, the capital of Persia. The time, about 480 B.C. The atmosphere, critical. Under the influence of Haman…
The Gospel According To Esther
The careful reader of the book of Esther will see beneath the historical events a beautiful and, I believe, intentional presentation of the Gospel.
The Hebrew Christian And His Heritage
I am sure that if Moses and the Old Testament prophets of Israel were alive today and were as outspoken about the moral and spiritual condition…
The Brazen Altar: Christ Our Justification
The tabernacle stood in all its pristine glory with the twelve tribes camped around it. How inspiring it must have seemed to the Israelites as they…
The Tabernacle
“I’ve been to the mountain, and I have seen the glory of the Lord,” would be the testimony of Moses if he were here today. Just think of the piercing words Moses heard when God thundered from Mount Sinai, “. . . Come up to me . . . .” (Ex. 24:12).
Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1978
Recently I have been working near the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and sometimes I have contact with the students there. They try to act very intelligent, because they are studying at such a fine school.
Joel of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1978
In preparing for my trip to the United States, I had matters to attend to at the American Consulate here in Jerusalem. While at the consulate, I talked with some of the religious Jews.
A Circumcized Heart
For centuries men have thirsted after a utopian society – an era when peace, righteousness, justice and equity would exist for all men. Mankind has feverishly endeavored to purge the world of war, famine and sickness.
Joel of Jerusalem Feb/Mar 1978
Now we are near the Passover, and the people are beginning to clean their homes of leaven or yeast which is a symbol of sin. While I was visiting in the home of a fellow worker, who is very religious, he and his wife inquired…
Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1977/1978
I praise the Lord for my children! They are good, and the Lord has blessed them. Not a day goes by that they do not read and study the Bible together. When I come home from work and see this, it makes me very happy.
Joel of Jerusalem Oct/Nov 1977
In a few days I will finish my current tour of duty in the army. This has not been a pleasant period for me, and I will be glad to get home to my family, but still I am happy. This was an important time in my witness for the Lord.
Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1977
When I went to the polling place to vote in the recent national election, I met several people I work with. Immediately, some of them wanted to know whom I was going to vote for.
Joel of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1977
It has been more than a month since I began working in Tel Aviv because there is no work here in Jerusalem, but I am with the same company….
Joel of Jerusalem Apr/May 1977
One day a few weeks ago my son went to his music school to be tested on the saxophone, which he had only been playing for one month…
Joel of Jerusalem Feb/Mar 1977
A long time ago I had a discussion with some people about the question of a new life after the earthly body dies. Recently I was very surprised to see…