If you are familiar with the story of Moses, the prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt … Continue reading→ Embracing the Guidance of the Holy Spirit: Lessons from Apostle Peter September 21, 2024 Why this is important: The threads of faith, obedience, and the profound in...
While Israel became recognized by the United Nations as a nation again in 1949, certainly not all Israelites are living in the land God gave them, nor are their boundaries as large as what God promised to them (see Numbers 34:1-12). While this is certainly a start to a return to the...
Most frequently, there have been reports from The Ohio State University about a revival led by several of the school’s football players. While revival and rededication are absolute blessings, the real work of faith comes after the mountaintop experience, and you need to live in the faith that...
And of course, the Israelites would hear Isaiah’s prophecy and then anticipate the coming of a warrior who would save them from their pagan enemies and oppressors. That’s always the scriptural context for the gibor,‘might.’ It makes sense to look for a Messiah who was not only physic...
The antidote to dismay and the fear that beats us down, demoralizes us, and incites terror is faith. Odds against Joshua and the Israelites seemed insurmountable—strong fortified cities, better weaponry, and larger numbers, but because Joshua believed God and led the people, God performed miracl...
I am reminded of the call of Joshua. After Moses (the person who was originally supposed to lead the Israelites into The Promised Land) passed away, Joshua (Moses’ aide) was chosen to continue in his footsteps and lead them into the land. ...
At that time worship of Baal had so deeply affected the Israelites that, according to the Bible, in one of their habitations a public altar had been built at which offerings were made to Baal. A God-worshiping Israelite could not bear the sight; so he pulled down the altar one night....
The illumination in the Court of the Women commemorated the pillar of fire which led the Israelites through the wilderness, as the pouring of the water of Siloam commemorated the water flowing from the Rock. ‘The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud to lead them the way...
The LORD utilizes individual traits and personalities of people from all walks of life for His divine purposes. Moses, for example, was a natural leader. The LORD also guided Moses for His purposes. Through Moses, the LORD freed the Israelites from slavery under Pharaoh. ...
Today is Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat of Return, and today’s Torah portion is Vayeilech (Deuteronomy 31:1-30). It is the shortest parshah in the Torah at only 30 verses, and is part of Moses’ farewell to the Israelites as they all stand across the river Jordan from the Promised Lan...