“ That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles ” (1 Samuel 8:20). Israel is unique. Israel is different. Israel is the name chosen by God Himself. But why Israel? Here we must read Deuteronomy 7:6-8: “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. The LORD did not set his love

“ If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap ” (Ecclesiastes 11:3-4). When it comes to the weather, today’s meteorologists have wonderful tools at their disposal. They can actually see the movement of clouds, wind, temperature, and pressure across

“ I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him ” (Hosea 14:4). The prophet Hosea does not mince words. Unashamedly, he reveals Israel’s horrible sins. One trembles when reading words like, “cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel” (Hosea 1:4b); “I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel” (v. 6); and in verse 8, “I will not be your God.” Verse 10 adds, “Ye are not my people.” Before we proceed, we must realiz

“ And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice ” (Genesis 22:18). God declares this to Abraham, who demonstrated obedience by offering his only beloved son Isaac. It is of great importance to emphasize, “in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.” As God says, this is not limited to the Israeli people but extends to “all the nations of the earth.” Previously, when Abraham pleaded for Sodom and Gomorrah, Genes

“ Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD ” (Ezekiel 12:27-28). It is well-documented that the Jews prayed for over 2,000 years, “next year in Jerusalem.” They waited, waited, and waited. Each gene

“ The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him ” (Isaiah 56:8). The above Scripture clearly reveals the various waves of immigrants returning to the land of their fathers, Israel. The Jewish Virtual Library states that 600,000 Jews were residing in Israel in May 1948. During that year, some 110,000 additional Jews arrived, bringing the total population to between 800,000 and 850,000. By th

“ Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment ” (Isaiah 41:1). When reading reports by the international media about Israel, much confusion is evident. Whether the sources originate in Australia, Asia, Africa, America, or Europe, there is overwhelming evidence that slowly but surely, the nations are no longer in favor of Israel’s defensive action, particularly relati

“ Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast ” (Joshua 1:3-4). The borders of the Promised Land are defined in the above Scripture. That, in brief, is the crux of the conflict in the Middle East between the Jews and the Arab

“Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God” (Psalm 83:1). This prayer of Asaph is profoundly applicable for our days. The Psalmist implores God to act visibly, tangibly, and mightily. Verses 2-3 read: “For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” It is significant that the appeal includes “thy hidden ones.” Who ar

“ I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners ” (Isaiah 57:18). The Almighty, “the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy” (verse 15), reveals His intention with the words “I will.” If it weren’t for the promises repeatedly documented in Holy Scripture, then Israel indeed would have no hope. Actually, Israel would have been erased long ago. Their destiny was settled. Haman, the enemy

At the end of the 19th century, nationalism was on the rise in various parts of the world. As a result, many people groups began to desire their own state and international recognition. This also helped spur the Zionist movement, which encouraged Jewish people to return to Israel.  This historical process culminated in the period between the two World Wars. After World War I, the League of Nations divided the Middle East into two mandates (Article 22), which were administered

About refugees from Gaza, and a remarkable ministry trip through Egypt at the start of 2024. I’d like to begin this account with Hosea 11:1b: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Egypt has always been known for its hospitality. We can read that Abraham was once in Egypt, and later Joseph, and then his father with the other clans of Israel. Moses was born in Egypt, and Joseph and Mary eventually went there with Jesus as refugees (cf. Matt 2:13-15). In light of this, I invite all of

The signs read in Hebrew, “Say what you will, nothing’s going to happen because God is with us.” And, “The Bible is our mandate and England cannot overrule it.” Opinions are divided on Israel. Or we could say, Israel divides opinions. The country isn’t just in a situation of severe conflict; it’s at war! Media coverage of the current conflict ranges from fake news to one-sided, manipulative propaganda. In order to get closer to the underlying problem, it’s essential to take a