24 Adar II – Focus On The Man In The Mirror
It was on this day in 1856 that the Jews of White Russia were forbidden to wear distinctive clothing that would set them apart from the rest of the populace. Throughout time, Jews have worn traditional clothing that, not only identified them as being Jewish, but also...
Daily Bread — Wednesday, April 3, 2024
You are the children of the Lord your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave the front of your head for the dead. For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who...
23 Adar II – His Eye Is On The Sparrow
I recall a morning when I was sitting outside, having my morning coffee and reading the news. Eventually, I became interested in some small wrens who busily gathering twigs and paper to build their nests. As I was observing this, a few squirrels scurrying around and...
Daily Bread — Tuesday, April 2, 2024
For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. (Deuteronomy 14:2) Before we move on to another topic of discussion, I'd like to address...
22 Adar II – The Cedars of Lebanon
It was on this day in 1949 that Israel and Lebanon signed an armistice agreement, ceasing hostilities between them. These two very small countries have played a very large role in the history of the world, and in particular, biblical history. Israel, of course, needs...
Daily Bread — Monday, April 1, 2024
You are the children of the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 14:1) In keeping with the theme discussed in the previous devotional, let us expound more on who are considered to be God's children and who are not. In a broad way of thinking, all of mankind are "God's...
21 Adar II – But If Not!
It was on this day in 1948 that three large convoys broke through the siege upon Jerusalem, bringing arms and food to the starving population. After the UN partition of November 1947, Israel was besieged by armies of the neighboring Muslim countries, who surrounded...
Daily Bread — Sunday, March 31, 2024
You are the children of the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 14:1) In light of previous discussions regarding the sons of Belial and the dangers they pose to God's people, it seems appropriate that Moses would now make the distinction between them and the sons of Elohim....
20 Adar II – Don’t Be Blown Away
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m going to tell you something that you’ve never heard before.” Or, “I’m going to present something in a way like you’ve never heard it before.” Or, “God has given me revelation and only to me and if you’re going to hear what God is...
Daily Bread — Saturday, March 30, 2024
You shall gather all its plunder into the middle of the street, and completely burn with fire the city and all its plunder, for the Lord your God. It shall be a heap forever; it shall not be built again. So none of the accursed things shall remain in your hand....
19 Adar II – What Is Eternal Life?
It is said that Ponce de Leon searched all over Florida looking for the mystical Fountain of Youth. It’s most likely a legend, but what this legend reveals is a deep-seated desire within all of us is to evade death and live forever. Those of us who believe in Jesus...
Daily Bread — Friday, March 29, 2024
If you hear someone in one of your cities saying, “Corrupt men have gone out from among you and enticed the inhabitants of their city, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods’ ”—which you have not known— then you shall inquire, search out, and ask...