July/August 2004

Children In The Line Of Fire

Features

Children in the Fire

In ancient days the heathens sacrificed their children to the pagan god Molech. Thousands of years later, it’s surprising how little has changed.

The Root of Every Blessing: The Abrahamic Covenant

God made specific, unconditional promises to Abraham. Learn exactly what these promises were and how they affect you.

The Mosaic Law: A Hard Road to Travel

God’s standards are far above ours. And if you think you would have done better than the Israelites, this article is especially for you.

The Davidic Covenant

David was a man after God’s own heart. And the covenant God made with him is everlasting, as this outstanding article explains.

A Dispensational Look at the New Covenant

The Law of God is holy, just, and good. But the New Covenant is what spiritual life is
all about.


More In This Issue

From Bill Sutter’s Desk Jul/Aug 2004

The release of The Passion of the Christ earlier this year evoked much discussion and controversy within both Christian and Jewish communities. For the most part, Christians responded to the representation of Christ’s suffering...

Silhouette of man speaking.

Israel’s Significance Is Insignificant

Geo-political Israel today is not to be understood as God’ s promise to Abraham and Joshua. IT IS NOT! ...It is fair to say, the world owes them a homeland. But, and this is important...

Defining Differences

Premillennialism: The prefix pre means “before.” Premillennialism is the view that Christ will return to earth before the Millennium or Kingdom of God. He will establish a literal, political Kingdom of God on earth...

The Sons of Ishmael

Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian maidservant. His name, which in Hebrew means “God heard,” memorializes the Almighty’s concern for Sarah’s harsh treatment of Hagar (Gen. 16:6, 11).

A Literal Throne for a Literal King

A millennialists interpret the Davidic Covenant differently than do premillennialists. Amillennialists believe the promises God made to David in the Davidic Covenant should not be taken literally, but spiritually. They believe that Christ...

The ‘Queen of Heaven’

God pronounced severe judgment on the people of Judah and Jerusalem because they worshiped “the queen of heaven” (Jer. 7:17–20; 44:15–19). Who or what was the queen of heaven, and how did the people...

Map of the Middle East.

Eye on the Middle East Jul/Aug 2004

The family finished their evening meal and gathered in the living room to sing and enjoy a relaxing time exchanging pleasantries and stories. Later Esther put four of their young children to bed...

Rightly Dividing

Jerusalem’s Future Glory

No other city is more treasured by the Lord than Jerusalem. The prophet Ezekiel said that Jerusalem is set in the middle of the nations (Ezek. 5:5); and the prophet Ahijah called Jerusalem the city...

The Courage to Fight On

Yoni was two years old when Israel was created. He was born on March 13, 1946, less than a year after the most extreme and horrendous attempt—out of a long, almost unending line of attempts...

God is Glorious Conclusion

The previous article examined two ways in which God has manifested His glory during history: (1) through His created universe and (2) through unique, historic events. This article will examine two more ways.

They Cry in Silence Jul/Aug 2004

Warren and his wife, Donna, were missionaries with the Africa Inland Mission (AIM). They were on loan from AIM to Here Is Life, a Ugandan Christian ministry that runs the Esther Evangelical School of Technology...

Myths/Facts: Israel & the Middle East Jul/Aug 2004

A Step in the Wrong Direction

A pastor in the Midwest tells about his early years trying to shepherd a church that his entire family attended—sisters, brothers, and father. Apparently it wasn’t easy. During a business meeting when he was trying desperately...

Jewish World Update - News

Israel in the News Jul/Aug 2004

ARUTZ-7—The United States has determined that Yasser Arafat approved the terrorist attack on a U.S. embassy convoy in which three Americans were killed in October 2003. Middle East Newsline reported in the name of U.S.

Apples of Gold

Zvi Jul/Aug 2004

Everyone talks about the “road map” to peace. They say, “Peace, peace; when there is no peace” (Jer. 6:14). And there will be no peace until the Prince of Peace comes.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 11/7/25

IDF Chief of Staff LTG. Eyal Zamir told the Security Cabinet Thursday night (6th) that there is “no deal” for about 200 Hamas terrorists...

News Digest — 11/6/25

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon laid out Israel’s cautious support for the resolution put forth by the US regarding...

News Digest — 11/5/25

The remains of Gaza hostage IDF St.-Sgt Itay Chen was identified at the National Institute for Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir...

Tucker Carlson and the Rise of the Evangelical Mind Virus

There’s an ideological virus spreading among young evangelicals...

News Digest — 11/4/25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out on Monday (3rd) the safe movement of some 200 Palestinian terrorists from the Yellow Zone...

Israel at War: Week 108

Eight dead hostages are in Hamas captivity. Hamas claims “it cannot get to some, and doesn’t know where others are.” Hamas has..

News Digest — 11/3/25

Col. Asaf Hamami, Capt. Omer Neutra, and St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel’s remains were identified on Monday morning (3rd) as the three hostages were...

News Digest — 10/31/25

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday (30th) that Hamas had returned the remains of two hostages, Amiram Cooper, 85, and...

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