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Most of what you will see here are digital articles that were originally published in our quarterly magazine, Israel’s Messenger. There are also additional posts relating to theology, current events, and sharing your faith with a Jewish person.
Israel: The Apple of God’s Eye
by Stan Rosenthal The phrase “apple of the eye” refers to the pupil of the eye. It is round, black and located in the center of the eye. The pupil is the opening into the eye that permits light to pass through, which in turn enables us to see. It is one of the most...
Is Israel God’s Elect Nation?
by Mark Robinson As the sands of time unfalteringly continue their flow, so is the history of the Jewish people. Week after week, year after year, century after century the people of Israel march on. No Pharaohs or Fuhrers, Crusaders or Muslims, persecutions or...
CHRISTMAS IN ISRAEL
by Moshe Gold Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind (Romans 14:5). Christmas in Israel is a very diverse event where there is no official day or way to celebrate. Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people, follows the religious cycle of holy days enumerated...
CHRISTMAS IN LIGHT OF JEWISH SENSITIVITY
by Mark Robinson Excitement was in the air as the crowd started to grow. It was a Friday night. The guest speaker was a man with outstanding credentials and exemplary speaking skills. My wife and I were blessed to be a part of this evening coming together. The...
Psalm 118
By Jeffrey Berg Psalm 118 is a magnificent illustration of God bringing life from the dead. A “Hallel Psalm,” this psalm of praise is of utmost importance. In Judaism it is read from the Haggadah in the Passover celebration and magnifies the topic of redemption...
Psalm 110
by Rev. Mark Robinson Of all the Messianic Psalms perhaps none surpasses the glory and magnificence of Psalm 110. This brief psalm of seven verses takes us from the heights of the divine and human nature of the Messianic king, to his ministry as a priest after...
Psalm 16: A Basis for Unshakeable Hope
by Stan Rosenthal Hope is an extremely potent word or concept. Without it, despair tends to make its way to the forefront of one’s life. With it, there is a reason to go forth with optimism. In other words, hope, or lack thereof, plays an integral role in how we...
A 1,000 Year Kingdom? Or Not?
by Rev. Mark Robinson As I sat in the office of the Minister of Evangelism of one of the largest and best known churches in the United States the discussion turned to the Millennium. When asked what he believed he responded, “I am a pro-pan-mill.” Initially, I...