February/March 1997

The Savior Died; the Sovereign Reigns

Features

Jesus Before Caiaphas

When Jesus stood before Caiaphas, the high priest, at His so-called trial, it marked the climax of a battle between Him and the corrupt Jewish Temple leadership that had been escalating since Jesus began His ministry.

The Mocking of the Messiah

The Roman general Pompey laid siege to Jerusalem in 63 B.C. Having made Syria a Roman province the preceding year it was now Judea’s turn to be conquered. Twelve thousand Jews died in the ensuing melee.

Behold the Man!

“What is truth?” The words rang out like the vibration of an endless sound wave echoing through the universe. Can one know the truth? Is truth the elusive goal of man’s fertile imagination?

No Greater Love

“For he was cut off out of the land of the living; for the transgression of my people was he stricken” (Isa. 53:8).

The Coming World Ruler Revelation 13:1–10

Attempts to identify the beast of Revelation have been numerous. Throughout church history, suggested candidates have been Judas, Nero, the Pope, Hitler, Mussolini, Kennedy, Kissinger, and many others.


More In This Issue

Silhouette of man speaking.

You Get One Mistake

I have a good friend who served in Israel’s fledgling army during the 1948 War of Independence. He was fresh from Europe, after having successfully run the Nazi gauntlet in Poland as a disenfranchised Jewish war waif.

The Witness of Scripture Concerning Its Inspiration: Part Three

The previous article in this series began to present the Bible’s witness concerning its divine nature. This article provides two additional examples of that witness.

The Question of Time

It is often joked about among Jewish people that whenever the time is set for an appointment or a date, the time specified will not be the actual time to begin.

Map of the Middle East.

Prophecy And Politics

Throughout the negotiations carried on by both the Rabin and Netanyahu governments in Israel with their Arab neighbors, a persistent question has been raised by many Christians.

Israel in the News Feb/Mar 1997

Voices From The Slave Market

“I have heard their groans and sighs, and seen their tears, and I would give every drop of blood in my veins to free them.”

Zvi Feb/Mar 1997

There is a saying here in Israel, “What for me is allowed, for you is forbidden.” It can apply to anyone, but it particularly applies to the rabbis, who may do things that the rest...

Daily News from Israel

UN Demands Israel’s Withdraw from Its Rightful Land

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday night demanding Israel withdraw from its territory gained in the 1967 Six-Day War...

Israel at War: Week 60

Regarding the ceasefire agreement, the Biden Administration urged “both Beirut and Jerusalem to uphold the deal.” On Monday (4th), Hezbollah fired...

News Digest — 12/4/24

An Israel Air Force aircraft attacked and eliminated Hezbollah’s envoy to the Syrian Army, Salman Nimr Jamaa, the IDF announced...

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: DOOMED From the Start

It looks like the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has gone up in flames. France and others are blaming Israel, but what actually happened?

News Digest — 12/3/24

The Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday evening (2nd) after Hezbollah launched two mortars...

News Digest — 12/2/24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security meeting Sunday evening (1st) to discuss developments in Syria...

News Digest — 11/27/24

IDF forces on Wednesday morning (27th) responded to a ceasefire violation by the Hezbollah terror group.  During the incident, Hezbollah terrorists neared...

For Real? An Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire!

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly approved a 60-day ceasefire with Lebanon "“in principle.” What does that mean?

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