It’s not too much to ask that every honest person should read the Bible for themselves. When evaluating a book that claims to reveal God’s mind, it would be irresponsible to rely solely on others, no matter who they are. Second-hand knowledge lacks the certainty and vividness that come from personal

study. Many books have been highly praised by their readers, but none has inspired such lasting enthusiasm and devoted affection as the Bible. Nor have we heard of any other book that serves so many diverse purposes in people’s lives.

What was said of Italy could be even more true of Palestine: "Even your weeds are beautiful, your wastelands richer than the fertile lands of other regions."

Your land, O Emmanuel, once the glory of all lands, still "Even in ruins, holds an immaculate

charm that can’t be erased."

When will the land once again welcome its favored people, and Jesus reign as its King? Let us fervently pray for the Jewish nation.