November-January 1985/1986

El Shaddai

The Almighty God

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El Shaddai: The Almighty God

One of the most popular Christian songs of recent years is entitled “El Shaddai.” El Shaddai is one of the compound names for God. It occurs seven times in the Bible.

Gad Warrior Asher Provider Naphtali Communicator

The aged Jacob followed the prophecy on his son Dan (Gen. 49:16-18) with three brief but significant words about the other three sons of Bilhah and Zilpah -Gad (49:19), Asher (49:20) and Naphtali (49:21).

Friends to the End

A person with a true friend is most fortunate. He has one with whom he can share his innermost thoughts - one with whom he can rejoice - one with whom he can weep when deep trials and testings come.

The World’s Hatred of Believers John 15:18-27

When I became a believer in Christ, I expected that those closest to me would also accept Him. Once they have the truth about Jesus, I reasoned, they will immediately open their hearts to Him.

Israel: A People Divinely Loved Malachi 1:1-5 Part one

Malachi was the last Old Testament book to be penned, about one hundred years after Cyrus decreed that Judah could return to their land (538 B.C.). During this time the Jewish faith was reformed under Ezra and Nehemiah...

The Fulfillment of The Davidic Covenant

In the previous article it was noted that Amillennial and Pre­ millennial Bible scholars disagree concerning when and how God's promises regarding David in the Davidic Covenant are to be ful­filled in Jesus Christ.

Joel of Jerusalem Nov/Jan 1985/1986

As we all know, we are living in very in­teresting times, and here in Israel people are beginning to be interested in things which before they never thought about. The Jewish people have always followed after the faith of their fathers.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 3/26/25

An Israeli airstrike killed at least five gunmen in Southern Syria on Tuesday (25th) after the group opened fire at Israeli troops...

Iran Says to Proxies: STAND DOWN!

Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, ordered the leaders of his nation’s proxies to exercise restraint...

News Digest — 3/25/25

The IDF struck military capabilities at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4 early Tuesday morning (25th). “The IDF will continue to act in order to...

News Digest — 3/24/25

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Sunday (23rd) to Prime Minister Netanyahu in a phone call meant to emphasize support for Israel...

News Digest — 3/21/25

“Spring is approaching, and so is the Persian New Year. I would like to wish the Iranian people and Persians everywhere a Happy Nowruz...

News Digest — 3/20/25

For the first time in two months, sirens were sounded early Thursday morning (20th) in central Israel, the Shefala region, and in Jerusalem...

Israel at War: Week 75

After watching the movie, “October 8,” I can agree with newly released hostage Liri Albag’s comment about the Palestinian community...

News Digest — 3/19/25

Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday night (18th) blasted UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres over his latest...

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