Category Archives: Israel and scripture

The promises of God and the apple of His eye. No apologies

Love this burial

Posted on December 10, 2019 by ColorStorm

Don’t you so tire of hearing the age old charge that Christianity is the root of hatred and ‘death to the Jews?’ I do. I believe that narrow minds are responsible for the perpetuating of such an idea. Not that … Continue reading →

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Hold the fort pilgrim

Posted on December 7, 2017 by ColorStorm

Surely you have heard that the U.S. president has initiated the relocation of Jerusalem (embassy) as Israel’s capital. Immediately the decision was met with praise and disdain and on many fronts.  Don’t you like saying and hearing it? Je-ru-say-lem. Kind … Continue reading →

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Praise comes in many flavors

Posted on January 8, 2017 by ColorStorm

Future Doctors of medicine. Doctors of law. Clerks. Carpenters. Shop owners. Sheep herders. Tailors. Fathers. Rabbis. Teachers. Scientists. Bellhops. Painters. Photographers. You name it. But here in song, we see a young man and his brethren, no girls mind you. … Continue reading →

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A tale of two cities

Posted on May 27, 2016 by ColorStorm

Allow me to set the table for context before the main event. In a comment of 6 mere words, you will see the ugly fruit of  bias, ignorance, arrogance, willful blindness, pride, and I may add, one of the most … Continue reading →

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It’s the heart I tell ya

Posted on October 23, 2015 by ColorStorm

Train up a child the way he should go.  Okay, you have seen the training, I mean video, a young punk (with apologies to true punks who are mischievous but not devilish) boasting of ‘how to stab a Jew with … Continue reading →

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Silence!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by ColorStorm

Regarding his presence at the UN, Mr. Netanyahu said more in 45 seconds of silence than do other men in a 2 hour lecture.  His silence was pure gold and weighed 7 tons. What mettle, what steely resolve, what a … Continue reading →

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Izz real? and un-real.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by ColorStorm

Certain words roll off the tongue with little or no effort.  ‘Delight’ is far easier to say than ‘anesthetist,’  and ‘isthmus’ wins hands down as being harder to mouth than ‘bumblebee.’ In English, there is one word in particular we … Continue reading →

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Esther follow up

Posted on March 8, 2015 by ColorStorm

To all who have read ‘Esther and the son of my right hand,’ thank you.  The  ‘son’ here of course was Mr. Netanyahu,  as he came to the U.S. amid word wide hostilities. We know the scriptures are crystal clear … Continue reading →

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Esther and the son of my right hand

Posted on March 5, 2015 by ColorStorm

What is puzzling is how anybody could find fault with Israel’s concern about a neighboring country’s  desire to exterminate their people. Who with a straight face could side with Iran? Unfortunately there are many, thus a needed visit to the … Continue reading →

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Snow in Jerusalem

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ColorStorm

A rare snowfall in February 2015.   As the good book said thousands of years ago:   ‘Pray that your flight be not in winter.’  Indeed, the timelessness of God’s word. Always relevant, always true. It’s always a great sight seeing … Continue reading →

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The moon of promise

Posted on November 22, 2014 by ColorStorm

I have always appreciated the moon, that magical night-light in the heavens that is the inspiration for so many things. Moon over Miami, Pink Floyd’s Dark side of the moon, Dracula’s moon, Cher’s Moonstruck, Sarah Brightman’s La Luna, Frank Zappa’s … Continue reading →

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If my people…

Posted on December 29, 2013 by ColorStorm

When we read the oft quoted text from 2 Chronicles:  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and … Continue reading →

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Israel and the church

Posted on November 11, 2013 by ColorStorm

There has long been the teaching, that since the Jews for the most part do not believe, God has changed His mind and given the promises that were once theirs, to a new people, ie, the church. This was prevalent … Continue reading →

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The stone marksmen

Posted on June 23, 2013 by ColorStorm

Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair breadth, and not miss  -Judges 20. So reads a chronicle of the Jewish wars. Out of 26,000 men, we are told specifically that these men … Continue reading →

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A new covenant?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by ColorStorm

(This is an updated essay on an old teaching. It is becoming increasing popular to avoid or worse yet, to nullify God’s promises to an earthly people. Some have dared to suggest that the United States is the new Israel. … Continue reading →

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The kingdom of God – Israel

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ColorStorm

Hello. I am happy to address your concern as to the kingdom of God promised to the nation of Israel. If our eye is single, the scriptures plainly tell us of God’s unconditional covenant to an earthly people. You will … Continue reading →

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Prophecy and character

Posted on May 29, 2013 by ColorStorm

For the most part, people want to know ‘what’s going to happen,’ primarily in the future. Prophecy as it relates to biblical understanding, is usually looked at from a single point of view,  and as a result, confusion ensues. The … Continue reading →

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The donkey

Posted on May 26, 2013 by ColorStorm

Go ye over against the village, and bring the donkey and its mother, said the Lord Jesus, that the scripture might be fulfilled: ‘Jerusalem, thy King cometh unto thee, meek and having salvation.’ Zechariah spoke of this day, and Zion … Continue reading →

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Paul the Jew

Posted on May 26, 2013 by ColorStorm

Some of you have expressed considerable doubt as to whether Paul the apostle was Jewish, thus we trust you will hear the Word of God with a careful ear. To ask the question: was not Paul a Gentile, suggests simple … Continue reading →

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The mark of the beast

Posted on May 25, 2013 by ColorStorm

The word of God tells us that a remarkable man will arrive on the page of history. He will be a man of unequaled diplomacy and tact. He will appear as head and shoulders above all others, so much so, … Continue reading →

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