Tag Archives: Israel

Tears Before Joy; September 30, 2022


Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. This is a justly famous passage, and it … Continue reading

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Unity; July 27, 2022


2 Chronicles 30:21 The Levites and priests sang to the Lord every day, accompanied by the Lord’s instruments of praise. The NIV tones this down a little bit, but in a footnote they do say this could be translated “resounding … Continue reading

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God’s Timing; April 26, 2022


Isaiah 49:20 “The children born during your bereavement will yet say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; give us more space to live in.’” We only see the surface of what’s going on. During the centuries … Continue reading

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Israel; June 30, 2021


Psalm 122:6-7 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” This prayer has been urgent at many times throughout history, but certainly now. … Continue reading

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Struggling with God; April 21, 2021


Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” When you look at Jewish history, Israel is an enormously appropriate name. As … Continue reading

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Fulfillment of Prophecy; February 6, 2021


Isaiah 11:12 He will raise up a banner for the nationsand gather the exiles of Israel;He will assemble the scattered people of Judahfrom the four quarters of the earth. I don’t think most people have any awareness of the fact … Continue reading

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The Last Days; December 1, 2019


Hosea 3:5 Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days. This is a marvelously encouraging verse to anyone … Continue reading

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Refugees; November 5, 2019


Isaiah 16:5 In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it– one from the house of David– one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness. It is fascinating that this … Continue reading

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Israel; September 26, 2019


Psalm 122:6-7 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” This is a command that sadly, only a small percentage of “Bible believing … Continue reading

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The Character of God; September 6, 2019


Psalm 106:47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. This whole Psalm is an extended confession of the sins of the … Continue reading

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