Scripture Reading for January 19, 2019
Torah: Exodus 13:17 – 17:16 “BESHALCH” (When he sent away … ) Haftorah: Judges 4:4- 5:31 New Testament: I Corinthians 10:1-5 Gospel: John 6:15-71, “CESHEHEVCHEM” (When Jesus perceived … )
Mourning for a bygone Lebanon
By Sarah Stern, EMET— Iranian-backed Hezbollah has long used Lebanon as a “state within a state.” This weekend, Israel’s sophisticated tunnel-detection equipment uncovered its sixth tunnel, carved out of rock by Hezbollah. In early December, Israel embarked on “Operation Northern Shield” to uncover and explode Hezbollah’s vast network of tunnels meant to reach across the…
The Golan Heights mean more than security for Israel
By Victor Sharpe, Israel National News— On Sunday, January 5th, 2019, Israeli Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, requested visiting U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton, to seek Washington’s long delayed recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. In doing so Netanyahu stressed the vital security importance of the Heights. He told Bolton that, “When you…
The New York Times War on Israel and the Jews Who Support It
By Caroline Glick, Breitbart— The New York Times has never been a big fan of Israel, or non-assimilated and non-leftist Jews for that matter. But it’s hard to escape the impression that the Times has decided to intensify its hostile stance towards Israel, Israeli Jews, and American Jews who support Israel. These efforts take two…
Why It’s Complicated Being a Messianic Jew During Election Season
By Arthur Schwartzman, Israel Today— The political fabric of the State of Israel is more complicated than many may realize, and it becomes more so if you’re a believer in Yeshua. With the upcoming elections, a lot of questions have popped up for Messianic voters in the Land. One might assume that if you’re a…
Quote of the Week
“If Algeria introduced a resolution declaring that the earth was flat and that Israel had flattened it, it would pass by a vote of 164 to 13 with 26 abstentions.” Abba Eban
Truth Report: “God’s answer to our government shutdown”
Think on this: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– for kings and all those in authority.” (I Timothy 2:1-2) Pray like this: Father, intervene on behalf of the government shutdown and move believers to pray for your solution. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!