Israel: The Land of Milk and Honey

Over and over in the Old Testament, the Lord referred to Israel as the land flowing with milk and honey. It was a promise of redemption, and God fulfilled the promise! He redeemed the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, He redeemed them from captivity in Babylon, He redeemed the barren land to make it …

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Land of Milk and Honey

Exodus 3:8 Speaking to Moses from a burning bush, following captivity in Egypt, God promised to redeem the Israelites and bring them into a land flowing with milk and honey. (See yesterday's post if you missed it!) Little did anyone know the many ways in which God would fulfill His promise! Regarding His promise, here …

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God’s Abundance Seen in the Land of Israel

The Jewish people have a special relationship with their land. The Lord gave it to them and they love the gift He gave. Moses and the ancient prophets spoke of Israel as a land flowing with milk and honey. God promised them abundance. Yet, after they were driven from their land, it became desolate and …

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