December/January 1989/1990

The Light Shines Brighter Still

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The Light Shines Brighter Still

Most people in the world don’t know much about Hanukkah—they should. All most of us see in it are those quaint eight-branched candelabra which adorn the outside of synagogues or are seen in public displays...

Silhouette of man speaking.

Moving to the Final Decade

In a matter of days we will collectively enter the final ten years of this millennium. It has been a long haul, and there were times along the way when it looked as though humanity would not make it.

The Mythology of the Magi

The visit of the magi to the Child-Messiah, recorded in Matthew 2:1–12, is one of the most familiar biblical scenes to most Christians. The average conception of this event, however, has been unfortunately marred...

Problems in the Church: Duty

In previous studies we have looked at several problems which existed in the Corinthian church. Chapters 1 to 4 discuss the problem of division, while chapters 5 and 6 address the problem of discipline.

I Have a Jewish Friend

Hi my name is Amy, and I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose again. That makes me a Christian. I know I’ll go to Heaven when I die.

Rightly Dividing

A Word to the Wealthy

Amos 6:1–14: John Wesley’s statement concerning the use of wealth was sensible: “Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can!”* Wesley was calling the Christian to a scriptural balance in the use of his finances.

Apples of Gold

Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1989/1990

It is getting near the time of year when Jews over the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights, an exciting time, especially for the children. Of course, there is very little said in Israel about Christmas

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 7/27/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to depart Monday (27th)  for a brief visit to the United States following an invitation from President...

News Digest — 7/24/26

Palestinian Authority Arabs on Friday morning (24th) carried out an integrated lynch and shooting attack on hikers on the outskirts of...

News Digest — 7/23/26

Thousands of people gathered at the Western Wall on Wednesday night (22nd) to mark Tisha B’Av, the anniversary of the destruction of...

News Digest — 7/22/26

The IDF opened fire in the vicinity of Lebanese Army troops in Zawtar, an area in the province of Nabatiya, during the implementation of the...

News Digest — 7/21/26

Iran relocated thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to a deep underground facility inside Pickaxe Mountain last autumn...

News Digest — 7/20/26

The IDF said Sunday (19th) it had detected ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the Jordan City of Aqaba, directly across the water...

News Digest — 7/17/26

A disturbing synergy between Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations and far-left elements in Western nations took center stage...

News Digest — 7/16/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States on Saturday night (18th) senior Israeli officials told...

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