When you are approaching the battle, the priest shall come near and speak to the people. He shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who …
Tag: Deuteronomy
Why the World Needs Israel
Of course I'm being facetious when I focus on a single reason why the world needs Israel! There are dozens (if not hundreds) of reasons why. However, I ran across a video today that once again shows in vivid detail the immense ingenuity and intelligence God has granted to Israelis. It is not to say …
The Love-Hate Relationship between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority
Perhaps my western mind simply does not understand Middle Eastern thought, but the relationship between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority boggles my mind. One day they are forming a unity government together, another day they seem to mistrust or oppose all that the other does. They go to incredible lengths to destroy Israel, but any …
Continue reading The Love-Hate Relationship between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority
Celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
Jews around the world are celebrating Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles – right now. The 8-day celebration marks the end of the agricultural year and is, thus, a thanksgiving celebration. Deuteronomy 16:13-15 describes the Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) as a joyful celebration, and the Torah commands three things regarding the festival: Gather four …
Continue reading Celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
Looking for the Blessed Hope 