60 seconds with the general director Dec/Jan 1975/1976
MARY HAD THE LITTLE LAMB – sublime simplicity. Couched in the words of a nursery rhyme is found the supreme fact of history. God stepped across the stars to visit the planet earth…
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The Purpose of Jesus’ Miracles
Why did Jesus of Nazareth perform miracles? Was it simply because He was a compassionate Person and wanted to help people? According to the Scriptures, this was not the major reason.
Shine More Brightly, Star of Bethlehem
Congratulations to you, wise men from the East! I see you nearing Bethlehem, tired after the long journey. Your eyes follow the radiance of the star, and your thoughts and hearts are directed toward the newborn Saviour.
Last But Not Least Dec/Jan 1975/1976
This past week when we had to go on an early morning patrol, there were nine of us. This time we had with us some religious men, and they refused to go on patrol.
5 Minutes with the General Director
Someone has said, “Once a lie has a head start, it is hard for the truth to catch up.” About five years ago a lie got started—its authors called it Messianic Judaism, or a movement within Judaism for Messiah.
The Jewish Mirage
A magazine artist recently wanted to picture a Jew and eventually had to settle for the stereotyped image of a man dressed in a long black coat and a black hat.
The Middle East and Palestinian Dilemma
A burden for Jewish people generally brings with it a genuine interest in and concern for the nation Israel. The Israeli Jew, although home at last after centuries of wandering, finds life very difficult.
Double Insight
May 13th, 8:00 P.M., Kennedy International Airport, New York: On our 707, which would fly to Jordan, the “FASTEN SEAT BELTS” sign lit up. Could this really be happening? I could scarcely believe it …
Eleven Major Categories Of Messanic Prophecy Interpreted Part Two
In Psalm 22 we have a picture of the Messiah being crucified (Psalm 22 has always been considered messianic). The method for capital punishment in Israel was by stoning, but here David writes of Christ’s crucifixion 1,000 years before it takes place.
Joel of Jerusalem Oct/Nov 1975
I am writing from the army, and I am feeling good. I have given thirty-four New Testaments in Hebrew and Russian to those whom I have promised before…
60 seconds with the general director Aug/Sep 1975
This editorial is being written aboard a plane taking me to a series of preaching assignments and meetings with some of our missionaries. Looking out the window, I can see several ships bobbing like corks in the sea below.
Eleven Major Categories Of Messianic Prophecy Interpreted Part One
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
The Bush Burned And Was Not Consumed
The forty years Moses spent on the back side of the desert had not been wasted years. Invaluable lessons had been learned. Moses needed the weary discipline of those quiet years before he could obey…
Last But Not Least Aug/Sep 1975
Why is it that when I go to serve, you and your friends attack me? Is it because I am a believer? You have told me many times that it is forbidden for Hebrew-Christians to be in the army.
60 seconds with the general director Jun/Jul 1975
Thousands of letters come across my desk each month. They come from far and near in many sizes, shapes, and languages. They fall into a number of general categories.
How Can Our Jewish People Find Peace?
All these pursuits seem to bring peace, yet we know people who have these things and still have no peace. A Jewish man by the name of Solomon, who had all these things…
Some People Feel Peace Is Found In
All these pursuits seem to bring peace, yet we know people who have these things and still have no peace. A Jewish man by the name of Solomon, who had all these things.
Where Does The Jewish Person Find Peace?
The Jewish Bible tells us that PEACE (harmony with God) is produced by trusting in God’s plan for your life.
Why Isn’t The Jewish Person Experiencing This Peace?
Our sin has separated us from God, therefore, we cannot know God’s peace. The Jewish Bible tells us, “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not” (Eccl. 7:20).
Why Can’t Mitzvahs, Prayer, Repentance Bring Peace?
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. Everyone of them is gone back; they are altogether become filthy.
How Can The Jew Make Peace With God?
God has provided peace between Himself and a Jewish person through the atoning blood of the Messiah. The Messiah is God’s only provision for man’s sin. Through Him a Jewish person can experience peace with God.
Abraham, Man Of Faith
If allocation of space in the Word of God is an indication of subject importance, then Abraham must stand forth as one of the towering personalities in the whole of Scripture.
Last But Not Least Jun/Jul 1975
I am writing this letter while on active duty with the army. The situation here is like sitting on a volcano. Something may erupt any minute. I am now in battle position with my five friends.
60 seconds with the general director Apr/May 1975
Anti-Semitism is an ugly word — just men have always abhored it. But, like a bad dream, it won’t go away. More than 3,500 years ago Pharaoh of Egypt enslaved the Jewish people.
The Life, Times And Message Of Isaiah The Prophet Apr/May 1975
This describes the pagan rites practiced by some apostate Jews, which were preceded by special ceremonies of “‘sanctification and purification”, performed in groves dedicated to various idols.
Last but Not Least Apr/May 1975
When I came back home recently from the army, I found a surprise. Two ladies were waiting for me, but why? They came from the Aqudat Israel, a fanatic Jewish group, and were very angry.
60 Seconds with the General Director Feb/Mar 1975
The world is replete with private elite organizations. For some of these, the password for entrance is wealth, pedigree, influence or specialization. But there is one group that towers above all other institutions.
Behold, The Bridegroom Comes
It was a night of destiny. Jesus had gathered with His disciples in the Upper Room. In a few more hours He would be crucified on a cross.
Miracles of the Six-Day War
Faced by the blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba, Israel has two choices, both of which are drenched with Israel’s blood: either it will be strangled by the Arab military and economic siege or…
The Life, Times And Message Of Isaiah The Prophet Feb/Mar 1975
For lawful sacrifices are paired and contrasted with four unlawful and disgusting sacrifices, used in pagan rites. The sense of it is that even the sacrifices commanded by the Law are to the Lord just like pagan offerings…
Joel of Jerusalem Feb/Mar 1975
After two weeks, I will finish and go home, but not for long because I received orders to come again on December 22 for six days; and I’m not sure if it will be quiet until that time—if there will not be war.
60 seconds with the general director Dec/Jan 1974/1975
What will this Christmas mean to you? Honestly now, what will it really mean? Are you infected with the commercial distortion of bright lights, mistletoe, the exchange of gifts and Jolly Old Saint Nick?
The Life, Times And Message Of Isaiah The Prophet Dec/Jan 1974/1975
The prophet reverts to his early vision of perfect peace in the animal world, parallelled by peace among the nations, who will be led by a little child (Is. 11:6-9).
1974 . . . Reflections On A Year Of Painful Events
1974 has been a traumatic year for the world. The momentous events were not only political and economical in nature, but had deep moral, spiritual, and prophetic overtones.
Last but Not Least Dec/Jan 1974/1975
Just a few days ago I was waiting for transportation into Jerusalem. After two hours of waiting, a car with two elderly women and an elderly gentleman stopped and offered me a ride.