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Who Is A Jew?  British-Israelism Versus the Bible

The radio voice was polished and persuasive — it was also disseminating theological absurdities. Upon listening, one would chuckle were it not for the fact that this revival of prophetic gobbledygook called British-Israelism has captivated the minds of so many people.

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.

3 Minutes With the International Director Oct/Nov 1977

Six weeks ago I sat across the table from an official of the new Israeli government. He shared with the small group of those present his government’s concern that the United States was making a major shift in its Middle East policy.

The Watchman of Israel

It was a cold wintry night. I could hear the wind whistling through the trees as I walked my post. What I wouldn’t have given for a little warmth and a hot cup of coffee. Guard duty in the army can be a very lonely experience.

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.

Messiah: A Biblical Description

The term “Christian” means “one who is a follower of Christ or Messiah”. As the title “Messiah” or “Anointed One” is a Jewish term…

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….

The Fall and Rise of Israel

The land and people called Israel comprise a major unifying theme running through the Scriptures. It was Israel the PEOPLE whom God chose…

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…

“For Such A Time As This”

There is a book in the Bible which is all about the rescue of the Jewish people from a threatened massacre. The villain is a man named Haman, who wanted to…

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…

The Glory of God Dec/Jan 1976/1977

This is an age of humanism. Men are trying desperately to deny God and to deify man. The truth of God is being rejected for a lie, and men…

JESUS, Light of the World

Syria and Egypt are allies now – but such was not always the case. In 168 B.C., the infamous Antiochus Epiphanes, Ruler of Syria, came down…

Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1976/1977

Recently we spent an evening “celebrating” with a dear friend in his home. This man was very ill and had been in the hospital. He had cancer and…