November/December 2021

The Forbidden Chapter

Isaiah 53


According to newtestamentchristians.com, there are 351 Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in Jesus. The book of Isaiah contains 125 of them, 35 of which appear in chapter 53. That means a full 10 percent of all the prophecies God gave Israel about the Messiah appear in this amazing chapter of His Holy Word. So we're devoting this issue of Israel My Glory to Isaiah 53. We hope you enjoy it.

Features

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From the Editor Nov/Dec 2021

When I was eight years old, I had a friend named Mary. She moved to Vermont from California, lived two houses away, and attended Catholic school. Every year I’d...

We Stand With Israel!

There is no authority on Earth except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. That may seem like a strange statement in view of...

The ‘Forbidden Chapter’

What joy was mine when I ministered in Israel for one month each year when I served as director of...

From the Root of Jesse

When my friend and colleague Steve Herzig lived in Chicago many years ago, he issued a challenge to some of his friends. The challenge seemed simple enough, but...

Christmas Is…

Christmas is a busy time of year. Everyone’s schedule seems to be full of holiday events. Getting together with family and friends. Singing Christmas carols. Buying...

God’s Awesome, Immutable Plan

In the 1980s, an action-adventure television series used a catchphrase that has long outlived the show: “I love it when...


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Modern Israel has become the world’s leader in water technology, and its innovation in this important area is one way God is blessing the world...

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Gut Feelings vs. Biblical Truth

Alarms are ringing after a new survey conducted by the Barna Group for the University...

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Israel and Iran’s ‘Shadow War’

An ongoing shadow war at sea between Israel and Iran recently escalated when the Islamic Republic attacked...

Christian Persecution Nov/Dec 2021

As the world watched videos and images of people trying to escape the Sharia regime the Taliban is imposing in Afghanistan...

The Friends of Israel in Action

The Friends of Israel in Action Nov/Dec 2021

There would be no Christmas without Hanukkah. That’s a fact! Hanukkah commemorates God’s divine...

Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high. Just as many were astonished at you, so His visage was...

Outline of Isaiah 52:13—53:12

I. THE Servant’s SUPREMACY (52:13–15) A. The Servant’s prudence (v. 13) B. The Servant praised (v. 13) C. The Servant persecuted...

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Q: Did Jesus Claim to Be the Messiah?

Many people say Jesus was a great teacher, even a prophet, but that He never claimed to be...

Unearthing Truth

Balaam: Fact or Fiction?

As Moses and the Israelites camped on the Plains of Moab, Moabite King Balak devised a plan to defeat them. Knowing he could...

Rightly Dividing

Facing Perilous Times

In many of his epistles, the apostle Paul warned churches that in the last days, charlatans will emerge teaching erroneous, deceptive doctrines that cause...

Faith for Living

Living for God

Nick Foles is an NFL quarterback. He became famous for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl win in 2018 and was named...

Jewish World Update - News

Jewish World Update Nov/Dec 2021

It appears Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) may have finally gone too far in her ongoing campaign to demonize...

Apples of Gold

Apples of Gold Nov/Dec 2021

The ultra-Orthodox in Israel try to milk people out of their money. They always find something new to sell. Lately they have been...

Daily News from Israel

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The IDF early Friday (morning  (6th),  precisely struck a terror infrastructure In the Gaza Strip, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced...

News Digest — 2/5/26

The IDF announced on Wednesday night (4th) that an Islamic Jihad official it had killed earlier in the day was one of the most senior it has...

News Digest — 2/4/26

An IDF reserve officer was severely wounded before dawn Wednesday (4th) during operational activity near the Yellow Line in northern Gaza...

Iran’s Leader Talks War, But Is He Bluffing?

Iran’s supreme leader is warning that any U.S. strike on Iran would ignite a regional war...

News Digest — 2/3/26

Hamas plans to continue having administrative control of Gaza, contrary to what the ceasefire agreement establishes, according to a leaked...

Israel at War: Week 121

Confronting Hamas terrorists at the Rafah Crossing illustrates the significant challenges Israel faces with the terrorist organization...

News Digest — 2/2/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG. Eyal Zamir made a secret visit to Washington over the weekend.  He met with US senior defense officials to present...

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The IDF said its forces early Friday morning (30th) identified eight terrorists emerging from an underground infrastructure site in east Rafah...

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