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The Present Israeli-Hamas Conflict
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWe should not be upended, realizing that Jesus Christ is aware and in control of the greater events in the world.
Obama and the Muslim World
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeIn reaching out to the Muslim world, President Obama seems to be willing to sacrifice America's only true ally in the Middle East: Israel.
A World Gone Mad
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughEach action and reaction plunges the world into a deeper morass of madness that no human will ever be able to cure.
Israel After Ariel Sharon
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWith Ariel Sharon incapacitated by a debilitating stroke, what course will the State of Israel take in the months ahead?
The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Aftermath or Interlude?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe latest round of fighting between Muslims and the State of Israel has been halted by an uneasy ceasefire agreement. What are the motives of each side?
An Israel-Turkey Reconciliation?
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughDespite the on-again, off-again nature of their ties, Israel and Turkey have common interests, and both could use a friend in the region.
Israel's New Crisis
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe 'Arab Spring' has turned some of Israel's recent allies and non-belligerant neighbors in the region into surrounding enemies.
Israel at a Crossroads
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe State of Israel has come to a point in its history when it must take a hard look at where it wants to go in the next few years.
At It Again
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughTe Middle East has become embroiled in a deadly new intifada, with angry haters of Jacob's children unleashing unending hamas on the descendants of Judah.
A Stone Named Jerusalem
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughOne of the clearest signs of the end is 'Jerusalem surrounded by armies.' Zechariah 12 names the city as 'a cup of drunkenness' and 'a very heavy stone.'

Israel's Long War
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile the 2023 Israel-Hamas War shocked the world, it may not signal the end. These two peoples have been fighting for millennia. Other signs must be present.
The Greatest Threat
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeDespite the instability of its neighbors, Egypt and Syria in particular, Israel's greatest threat is an internal problem: its relationship with God.
The Geopolitics of Israel
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe land of Israel's position at the crossroads of three continents makes the Holy Land strategically valuable to the great powers around it.
The Fractured Middle East
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWesterners tend to put all Muslims in a box as a unified front. The reality, though, is that Islam is as fractured and sectarian as any other religion.
Israel's Case Regarding the Land
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The so-called Palestinian refugees became so when fellow Arabs refused to absorb them, hoping to create perpetual tension and hatred toward the Jews.

A World at War
'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. BaityGlobal conflict increased dramatically between 2021 and 2023, in contrast to the prior six years. The outlook for peace apart from Christ's return is dim.
Exalting the Base
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughA person who received his knowledge through the mainstream media might be convinced that Yasser Arafat stood as a colossus on the world stage.
A Mid-East Mess
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe latest round of violence in Palestine highlights a major flaw in the peace process: Neither side necessarily wants peace!
What's in It for Us?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIf a person has a firm grasp on the principle of self-interest and what a nation considers to be good for it, he can forecast what a nation will do.
Age of Empires
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe United States used to be the world's superpower and policeman. Today, however, new powers are rising to fill the vacuum created by America's retreat.
Blindness or Disregard?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe network news programs do not produce stories on the Palestinian's use of women and children as human shields for fighters. Why?
All About Edom (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughEsau was prophesied to be the father of a nation, Edom, and the Bible gives us plenty of clues about the character of his descendants.

The Four Horsemen (Part Three): The Red Horse
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughOf the Four Horsemen, the red horse is the easiest to interpret. While war is the predominant symbol, the rider of the red horse may strike closer to home.
A World Upside-Down
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughHezbollah has been successful in its public-relations coup because it set Israel up under a set of parameters for victory that no nation could accomplish.
The King of the South
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe King of the South (Daniel 11:40) might be a confederation of Arabic/Islamic nations continually at war with the people of Israel.
What 'The Bible and Its Influence' Will Teach
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe liberal media and National Education Association strive to banish every hint of Christianity from public school. Surprisingly, one 'Bible class' is allowed.
Submitting to Sin?
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe must analyze and evaluate everything that enters our minds from the media sources that primarily promote a leftist, secular humanist agenda.
Concerning Edom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophet Obadiah sorrowfully dramatizes God's judgment upon Edom (Esau) for his hatred, haughtiness, and pride, and how and why Edom will be annihilated.
Esther (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHaman was the treacherous offspring of King Agag, and Mordecai was the godly descendant of King Saul. Their pairing in Esther provides a sequel to I Samuel 15.