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 — 9/16/26

Most Israeli Jews plan to mark Yom Kippur through fasting, refraining from driving or attending a synagogue, according to new polling...

Why More Golan Druze Are Choosing Israeli Citizenship

For decades, many Druze living in the Golan Heights identified as...

Israel at War: Week 153

The adage “Politics makes strange bedfellows” can clearly be seen in the Middle East, especially regarding the negotiations with Iran...

News Digest — 9/15/26

Hezbollah terrorists are attempting to establish a presence within the boundaries of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon...

Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” Speech Sparks Backlash

Music artist Macklemore sparked backlash after accusing Israel of genocide...

News Digest — 9/14/26

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (11th) extended a Shana Tova - a happy New Year - to U.S. President Donald Trump...

News Digest — 9/11/26

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced Friday morning (11th) that a surprise exercise had begun in the Judea and Samaria Division...

News Digest — 9/10/26

The Israeli police said on Wednesday (9th) that it would be deploying thousands of officers, Border police personnel, and...

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