Category: Reflections on Israel

Having now been to Israel and Jerusalem I've experienced the reality of the 21st century application of this chapter. The need for walls of protection, particularly around the West Bank and in or near Jersusalem is a prominent feature. Read how this is applied in Nehemiah's time some 2,500 years ago.Also note the opposition to… Continue reading Nehemiah 4 – Reflections on walls, watches and swords

So I am finding all too many connections in the context of daily reading. It's not likely I can comment on each, but this Psalm was one of our daily readings on the bus.I particularly find it useful to read the text in the Old KJV.I avoided that for the first 63 years of my… Continue reading Psalm 128 – One of our devotional readings

Thirty Five hundred years ago God set down His word to his chosen people Israel. Included in this word are some dietary rules.Please note I am neither a seminarian nor a trained theologian, these reflect only my own Bible reading observations, which are enriched by having actually visited Israel. Also please forgive any wording errors,… Continue reading Deuteronomy 14 – Discussions on the bus….

Just returned from a wonderful trip to Israel. We had perfect weather and experienced the rich greenness of the countryside that they enjoy for only a few weeks every spring.When I have time I may post some of my wife's commentary on our trip and some of the 3,300 pictures we took. In the mean… Continue reading Reflections on Israel – Matthew 16