Weekly Update

Weekly Update: Jerusalem – the cup is really trembling!

Last week we reflected on the scriptures that speak of a conflict between Israel and a coalition of nations, as described in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39. The prophet Zechariah describes what is apparently a different conflict, when “all the nations of the earth” will …

Weekly Update: ‘It’s the oil, stupid.’

In Ezekiel chapter 38-39 God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel of a war that will erupt in the Middle East …

Weekly Update: Has the church really learned from the Holocaust?

This week there are many ceremonies around the world to remember the Holocaust. Many Christians will say “Never Again”. But …

Weekly Update: Which spirit will reign in Washington?

All eyes are on Washington at the moment as incoming President Biden embarks on the momentous work of healing a …

Weekly Update: Persia and Israel

The government in Iran – a country that covers the region of “Persia” of the Bible, and, like other states …

Weekly Update: Anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea

Jesus taught that one of the main signs of the end times preceding His coming will be the “tossing of …

Weekly Update: “Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people”

The restoration of the twelve tribes to the land continues unabated. God is fulfilling His promises. As the articles below …

Weekly Update: Dedication

This week is Hanukkah – the festival of lights. This festival reminds us that God’s covenants are not to be …

Weekly Update: The glasses we choose to wear

The return of the Jewish people to the land of their forefathers is an amazing story, and it’s happening in …

Weekly Update: The price of “peace and security”

In early December the Jewish people will celebrate Hanukkah – the Festival of Lights. They take time to reflect on …

Weekly Update: What is a great leader?

Perhaps no other question is more relevant today than this: what makes a great leader? According to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, …

Weekly Update: Europe makes its choices

It is tempting to devote this Update to the US elections, the outcome of which will inevitably have major repercussions …

Weekly Update: When “no” becomes “yes”

Fifty-three years ago, the Arab world – humiliated by Israel’s resounding victory in the Six Day War in which Israel …

Weekly Update: The spirit of rejection

For over 100 years, the “Arab world” has been rejecting the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Ever since …

Weekly Update: Crisis

Israel is in the midst of crisis unlike anything previously experienced. The combination of Covid-19 and political dissent is dividing …

Weekly Update: Keep your eyes on Turkey, Russia and Iran

We have some fascinating reading for you this week about the changing dynamics in the Middle East and Caucasus. In …

Weekly Update: The Feast of Tabernacles

The news in Israel continues to be dominated by the Corona virus as it ravages the country, and the ongoing …

Weekly Update: Normalisation

This week at the White House PM Netanyahu of Israel signed “normalisation” agreements with representatives of the United Arab Emirates …

Weekly Update: Those who sow with tears

The number of countries looking to build relations with Israel grows. Today it was announced that Bahrain has joined UAE …

“Lawlessness”, anti-Semitism and Aliyah

The number of Jews returning to Israel from the Americas is on the increase, and this appears to be connected …