Commemorating Israel’s Six-Day War: Day 6

Israel’s history is checkered with miraculous victories since her rebirth in 1948. Five Arab enemies attacked the day after Israel declared independence that year. Despite being totally out-numbered and lacking military equipment, the Lord brought victory. Continuing to antagonize the Jewish nation, Arab neighbors came calling once again in 1956. Still out-manned and out-equipped, Israel …

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3 Israeli Soldiers Killed Following Border Infiltration by Egyptian Terrorist

Israelis woke up to very sad news this morning, as reports of fallen soldiers made headlines. The border with Egypt is usually peaceful, but trouble erupted in the early morning hours of June 3 when a terrorist dressed in an Egyptian uniform apparently cut through the border fence (see image to the left), infiltrated Israel …

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The Power of Our Enemy

Happy Monday, Bible lovers!  We’re kicking off this week continuing to learn spiritual lessons from Israel’s Six Day War.  In 1967, knowing they were about to be attacked by Egypt and others, Israel sent spies into Egypt to serve in military mess halls as a cover for spy activity.  It was imperative for Israel to …

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Spiritual Lessons from Israel’s Six Day War

In 1967, Israeli intelligence picked up clues that an Egyptian attack was being planned.  Israel was badly out-manned: 2-to-1 in manpower, 3-to-1 in aircraft, 3-to-1 in warships and 7-to-1 in artillery.  Not only that, but other nations would almost certainly join the fray as well, and Israel would be at even greater disadvantage.  Given the …

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