Last week we established Israel’s uniqueness as the only people called “firstborn” among the nations in Scripture (Exodus 4:22). I’ve heard many rabbis observe: Being the chosen nation is not …
Romans 9–11 (Part 1): To Them Belong the Promises
As it pertains to Christian theology, the importance of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans has not been understated in church history. However, that has not prevented confusion over Paul’s defense …
The Day of the Lord
The term Day of the Lord in the Bible is a term that sometimes confuses Christians. The main reason is that it is applied to different events in prophecy, while …
Why Has Israel Never Possessed All of the Promised Land?
Though God promised the Jewish people a great inheritance of land in Scripture, Israel has never fully controlled all of that land completely. Why is this? While this question has …
When You’re the Only One Following God
It was my 14th birthday when I became the little Christian fish in the big non-Christian pond. Going to a healthy, Bible-teaching school growing up had been a huge privilege, …
Tisha B’Av and the Hope That Will Be Restored
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; These words—originally written as “A Song at the dedication of the house of David”—take us to the heights and depths of emotion. …
A Shelter in a Storm
It’s the end of a lovely day. You’ve enjoyed a peaceful, pleasant summer evening and are settling into a deep sleep. You’re surrounded by your family and friends, and you …
Wait for the Blessing
As a child, I always found it difficult to sleep the night before Christmas. The sense of anticipation was excruciating! That’s why I loved Christmas mornings. The dawn of the …
How Should Gentiles View Israel’s Relationship With God?
Everyone seems to have a view on Israel and, by implication, the Jewish people. Generally speaking, voiced opinions are either for or against this fledgling nation with few in a …
