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Resource Articles

Browse, read and study through articles adapted from previously published First Fruits of Zion magazines and journals.

The Land and the People

 

Land for Peace

One of the strangest stories in the book of Judges is the account of the fall and rise of Jephthah, the son of Gilead. Being the son of a harlot, he was ostracized by his half brothers. He then took...
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Myths or History

The land of Israel, our inheritance, is being contested like never before. Why? For the same reason that our identity is being warred against. This piece of real estate here in the Middle East is just as important to God’s plan of redemption as are His people. We cannot separate one from the other. Whether we find one archeological object or not, we still have the truth as written down by Moses and the prophets.
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Are We Gaining Ground?

The Israeli people are now facing the question, "The Golan or Peace?" The very idea of surrendering the strategic Golan Heights to those who used them to rain down missiles on the Galilee below, condemning one generation to spend most...
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The Menorah of Israel

Tags:  Benjamin Netanyahu, Divine Presence, history of Israel, holy of holies, Jewish homeland, Knesset, Light to the Nations, menorah, mishkan, Olive Brances, State of Israel, tabernacle

It was a momentous occasion in history, as the Almighty One of Israel was preparing to establish a physical dwelling for Himself amongst His People. The very names of those He chose to be its chief craftsmen highlighted the truth that as the tent of the Tabernacle housed His Holy Presence, so He—our Abba, Father—is our tent.
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"...not modern, not liberal..."...but Biblical

Tags:  hanukkah

With the government of Israel, along with America, making a very dubious "peace" its goal, it has become an idol. If one’s goal, on the other hand, is the will of God, He has stated unequivocally in His Word, "The land shall not be sold (nor bartered) forever, for the Land is Mine…" (Leviticus 25:23).
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The Settlers of Samaria

The present progeny of Abraham, the watchmen living on the hills of Ephraim, are displaying some of the same characteristics as their great forefather. In these settlers I detect what may be defined as the Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego faith.
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