Category Archives: Hope

Strangers

There is a heroic element to the Israelis. For nearly four thousand years they have retained their identity as the people of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They have passed through many sorrows, yet have contributed much to the world’s civilization … Continue reading

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power in the Kingdom

The use of power comes from those who have an advantage. The underdog who prevails has an advantage which may be hidden (even to the underdog) until such a time the advantage is recognized and used successfully. Gideon overthrew the … Continue reading

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Israel, the seedbed for good to all nations:

Ps 67:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.>> God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy … Continue reading

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Jerusalem which now is. . .

“For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.” (Gal. 4:25) A city in bondage – What makes Jerusalem so? It has nothing to do with the … Continue reading

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promise

The world of the Gentiles (Nations) was not raised up for the sake of bringing forth the Messiah. Called out from Ur of the Chaldees,  Abram was given the promise that through his lineage the Messiah would come. Therefore a … Continue reading

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empty prospect

From time to time we read about those who are anxiously waiting and/or working for the re-building of the Temple in Jerusalem. Who knows what the future will bring? However it may be, the prospect seems empty inasmuch as its substance … Continue reading

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Visions of Israel

How many variations currently exist on the end-of-days theme? In most, if not all such essays, Israel is a major player. Each author has scoped out some dramatic series of events in which Israel is and will be a major … Continue reading

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