From the Editor Jul/Aug 2025
Ebenezer Scrooge hated Christmas. The protagonist of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol eschewed Yuletide cheer to maximize his profits by oppressing his…
July/August 2025
Inside View Jul/Aug 2025
The concept of a two-state solution—a Jewish state and an Arab state in the land of Israel, which the Roman Empire spitefully renamed Palestine—has existed for more…
Defending Hamas Weaponizes Free Speech
Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorist organization that has ruled the Gaza Strip…
Turkey’s Military Buildup in Syria Worries Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdog˘an seeks to establish a permanent military…
The Friends of Israel in Action Jul/Aug 2025
What would make a family move from one country at war to another country at war? Relationships. Over the past four years…
Canada’s Crippling Antisemitism Problem
Antisemitism is running rampant in Canada. Of the nation’s 40 million inhabitants, only 398,000 (roughly 1%) are Jewish…
‘I Will Bless You’
Not all Jewish people are wealthy. But their collective success is undeniable—and here’s why. I was just getting settled in my dorm room on my move-in day on the campus…
The Early Years
A look at Paul’s background as a Jew, a Roman, and a Pharisee. Beshert is a Yiddish word meaning “fate” or “destiny.” My late mother used it frequently when she…
The Road Before the Road
A look at Paul’s conversion experience and how God drew the apostle to Jesus Salvation should never cease to amaze us…
Why Should We Study Bible Prophecy?
Most people want to know the future and understand their purpose. They ask, “Where did I come from? Why am I here…
‘I Will Not Forget You’
Three critical, frequently misinterpreted chapters in the book of Romans reveal Paul’s tender heart for Israel. Romans 9—11 is often misunderstood. Some pastors…
Paul: Jewish Preacher to the Pagans
Paul’s famous Mars Hill message demonstrated his Jewish teaching style and laid the groundwork for the church’s…
Paul the Persecuted
During his 30-plus years serving Jesus, Paul endured much at the hands of many people in many ways. Living as God’s servant isn’t easy. The apostle Paul counseled his…
Redeem Your Suffering
Scripture tells us, “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). Most people in this life suffer, and the apostle…
Digging Up King Solomon (Part 2)
Outside biblical circles, the account of King Solomon has been regarded as a fairy tale. Continuing our examination of the…
Introduction to Colossians
Although the apostle Paul penned the book of Colossians nearly 2,000 years ago, its message rings as true today as when he…
A Midnight Song in Philippi
The city of Philippi awoke one morning, unaware that change was coming. It was a bustling Gentile metropolis in the Roman…
Jewish World Update Jul/Aug 2025
The people of Gaza finally turned on Hamas publicly in March by protesting in the streets. As a Palestinian human…
Apples of Gold Jul/Aug 2025
I often feel like a lamb among wolves (Lk. 10:3) while sharing God’s Word on the streets of Israel. But what I share from the Bible often surprises the people with…