Demonic A-B-C
Demonic A-B-C
“When He arrived at the other side [of the River Jordan] in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met Him. They were so violent […]
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Apostles’ Creed & Israel
Apostles’ Creed & Israel
The Early Church Christianity formulated throughout the ages its Christian faith. The Church Fathers meant well. They tried to protect …
Journal Israel and the Church: Israel at war
Journal Israel and the Church: Israel at war
The theme of this edition is Israel at war. October 7th, 2023, felt as a turning point in Israel’s history. …
The Lord has risen!
The Lord has risen!
Christ is Risen. That is not a fairy tale. Not something that one has to ‘believe’ by putting one’s mind …
A Greater Miracle than the Exodus from Egypt
A Greater Miracle than the Exodus from Egypt
“So then, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when people will no longer say, ‘As surely as the Lord …
Gaza and the Gods of Mesopotamia
Gaza and the Gods of Mesopotamia
The gods of Mesopotamia also include the old Canaanite gods. And these gods are still relevant today. I found an …
Resurrecting Psalm 23
Resurrecting Psalm 23
The most famous psalm in the Bible has been regulated to a funeral service – Psalm 23. It is our …
Reflection Revelation 21:5 (3 of 3)
Reflection Revelation 21:5 (3 of 3)
“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for …
Reflection Jeremiah 32:37-41 (2 of 3)
Reflection Jeremiah 32:37-41 (2 of 3)
“I will surely gather them from all the lands where I banish them in my furious anger and great wrath; …
Reflection Obadiah 20b (1 of 3)
Reflection Obadiah 20b (1 of 3)
“The exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will possess the towns of the Negev…” Obadiah 20b (NIV). While clearing …
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights for Jews and Christians
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights for Jews and Christians
The Festival of Lights is one of the most important holidays of Judaism and starts every year at 25 Kislev, …
Looking On the One They Have Pierced
Looking On the One They Have Pierced
Layers in prophecy Prophecy in the Bible is like a stone thrown in a pond. The little waves caused by …
Hanukkiah – Signs of the Faith
Hanukkiah – Signs of the Faith
In this series, ‘Signs of the Faith’, objects, procedures and concepts that express Jewish faith are explained and discussed. A …
Reflection on Psalm 41:9 – Shifting Sentiments towards Israel
Reflection on Psalm 41:9 – Shifting Sentiments towards Israel
‘Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me’ (Psalm …
Why Israel in Prophetic Perspective – Islam, Christians and Israel (Part 2 of 2)
Why Israel in Prophetic Perspective – Islam, Christians and Israel (Part 2 of 2)
Hope for the Future? What does the future hold for Christian minorities in Islamic contexts? The trend in the last …
Why Israel in Prophetic Perspective – Islam, Christians and Israel (Part 1 of 2)
Why Israel in Prophetic Perspective – Islam, Christians and Israel (Part 1 of 2)
Allah. The key question to answer when one talks about Jews, Christians and Muslims is: are Muslims worshipping the same …
Israel and Hamas – A conflict between brothers?
Israel and Hamas – A conflict between brothers?
In numerous Bible studies, articles and sermons in recent decades, the conflict between Israel and the surrounding Arab nations, has …
Gaza 2023 in Biblical Perspective
Gaza 2023 in Biblical Perspective
In 2006 I wrote: “The Israeli elections are behind us. The results are known. Israel is now facing the difficult …
Reflection on the Current Affairs in Israel
Reflection on the Current Affairs in Israel
Read: Psalm 83. “…Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered …
Simchat Torah – The Joy of the Torah
Simchat Torah – The Joy of the Torah
‘Seven days is the feast of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles. On the eighth day, the Bible tells us, there …
