FOI-NZ BLOG

When the modern state of Israel was founded, the Menorah was chosen as its emblem.  It speaks of the continuity and eternity of the Jewish people.  But it goes deeper than this, as if that wasn’t enough!   It calls us to the ancient witness of the Word of God... and the worship of God… in an amazing, sacred lampstand. 

The sign of a manger as identifying the birth of a king must have perplexed the shepherds, who would be very familiar with this vessel for feeding animals.  As if to allay such confusion, an additional multitude of angels join the angel of the Lord praising God.  They declare, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased” (Luke 2:14).  This newborn son brings glory to God and peace to humanity, such is the significance of his arrival.

Just when you thought you had witnessed some of the most brazen and innovative attacks in military history as was seen with the pager attack on Iranian proxy Hezbollah, Israel has struck again, this time deep inside Iran.

Have you ever been driving along the highway when, seemingly out of nowhere, you hear the shrill sound of sirens? At first you are startled as the high-pitched sound seems to engulf you from almost every direction.

The most recognisable symbol of the Christian faith today is undoubtedly the Cross. One can travel to almost any part of the world and, be i

With Passover and Easter converging once again, we might say it is the “Redemption Season”. Easter brings into focus the personal redemptive

When people speak of ‘heaven’, they may have a wide range of thoughts in mind. Some may be influenced by people’s reported experiences, or c