In my last blog entry I wrote that man-made peace in Israel is not, nor will it ever be, possible. While I believe that, according to Scripture, we will experience peace for a period of … Read More
“Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem; May those who love you live quietly and peacefully. “ Psalm 122:6
Just a few months ago, Israel faced yet another round of fighting in our constant struggle for peace. This war was very hard for me due to the fact that not only close friends were … Read More
Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement
I find it wonderful that as we are in the midst of our study of Psalm 122:6, about asking for the peace of Jerusalem, we will join the people of Israel in the upcoming Yom … Read More
“Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem; May those who love you live quietly and peacefully. “ Psalm 122:6
Without doubt, the above verse is one of the most famous and frequently quoted verses when it comes to prayer for Israel and Jerusalem. In the next few blog entries, I would like to dig … Read More
Chairs for Judgment: Hamas & Other Enemies of Israel … – Psalm 122:5 (Part 5)
“Because there sit the chairs for judgment; the chairs for the house of David.” Psalm 122-5 In my last blog entry, I wrote about God’s judgment on the government of Israel, and I am going … Read More
Chairs for Judgment; The Government of Israel… – Psalm 122:5 (Part 4)
In my last blog entry, I wrote about God’s judgment coming to the Nations, and I am going to devote this entry to the issue of God’s judgment on the Government of Israel. Before I … Read More
Chairs for Judgment; The Nations… – Psalm 122:5 (Part 3)
“Because there sit the chairs for judgment; the chairs for the house of David.” Psalm 122-5 In my last blog entry, I wrote: “The truth is that one day, each one of us will face … Read More
Chairs for Judgment; A Personal Reflection – Psalm 122:5
“Because there sit the chairs for judgment; the chairs for the house of David.” Psalm 122-5 I find it very ironic that I am writing this blog entry during these challenging times here in Israel. … Read More
“Because there sit the chairs for judgment; the chairs for the house of David.” Psalm 122:5
The topic I would like to focus on in the next few blog entries is a topic that, nowadays, not so many people like to talk about: Judgment Day. Years ago, when I lived in … Read More
A Final Thought on Psalm 122, Verse 4
In this entry, I would like to summarize what we have learned from Psalm 122:4 and to share a final thought on this very important verse. Before I start, I must say that I was … Read More