The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) (Tzva Hahagana LeYisra’el, literally, Defensive Army for Israel) is the military force of the State of Israel. The Israel Defense Forces differs from most armed forces in the world in many ways. Differences include the conscription (or required service) of men & women beginning at age 18, and its structure, which emphasizes close relations between the army, navy and air force. Since its founding in 1948, the IDF has been…
How often (every Sunday?!) do you hear a pastor or teacher read so eloquently from the Scriptures (usually the King James Version) and then spend the next 221/2 minutes telling us the message that was somehow embedded (but yet revealed to him/her) in that passage? The old cliché, “what God is trying to say . . . ” or something similar has become the platform for launching personal dialogue of the “interpreter’s” opinion or…
Ours is a great, a diverse country. It always has been, and will continue to be so. That’s our nature – a “melting pot” of the world’s people. Initially, our Nation began as a place to ship the undesirable citizens or adventurous explorers from Europe, primarily England, France & Spain. When it was discovered that this land had great potential in agriculture other types of people started coming. Potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, peanuts and other…
(References are links to my study on the Book of Revelation) Previously, I set the scene regarding the horrible history that the Jewish people had suffered through the ages. I also described the role that the Jews had in the crucifixion of Jesus, thinking He was just another “false” Messiah. I also mentioned variations of “replacement theology” that purport to un-seat the Jews as the “chosen people of God”. If the Jews are still the…
