Number 22

Cover – The Humanity of Christ.
Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about The danger of summer break. When we are not busy with things that builds us up we may give ourselves to lusts of the flash. We should recognize the fact that we are weak as Paul did in Romans 7. With Christ Jesus we can win!
Page 3 – What should I do? My friends do things that are wrong. Than, when some asks “who did it” I have to choose the bad or the worse. Should I lie or should I betray my friends? Answer by Eitan Kashtan. It is not easy to live in a sinful world. If your friend may harm, himself or someone else’ you have no choice but to tell someone who may help.
Page 4-6 – Straight talk about sex by Phil Arthur. Sexual attraction is a strong temptation, especially in young age. The article talks about clothing, dating and more. (from Free magazine).
Page 7 – The humanity of Christ by R.C. Sproul. Christ is God and Man. He is not less human than us and His humanity is the basis for our unity with him.
Page 8-11 – Thinking outside the box by David kirk & Aled Elias. Many young people are addicted to TV. The fact is that TV shows does effect our thinking. We should seek holiness and be careful as we choose the programs we watch. (from Free magazine).

Page 12 – Unknown figure - Joseph of Arimathea by Jeff Lair. Joseph of Arimathea was a faithful, brave and humble servant of Christ. He anticipated the coming of the Kingdom. We should adopt His lifestyle.
Page 13 - Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 7:14-25. All the believers struggle against the sin in their heart. The only solution is to turn to Christ. We can not overcome by ourselves.
Back cover – “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” (Ps. 133,1).

Number 21

Cover – Holocaust and hope.
Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about The corruption of the human nature and the importance of understanding the effect of sin and the faithfulness of God as it expressed in the holocaust.
Page 3 – What should I do? I have many friends and I am Chubby. There is one guy that gives me hard time. I know I should forgive, but how long? By Eitan Kashtan. We can try to avoid seeing guys like that. As Christian we should know that we have to suffer and to forgive, and if we do it for the sake of Christ we will be rewarded in the kingdom of God.
Page 4-5 – Temptation by Hannah Smith. Christians face temptations. That is a fact! But facing temptations is not sin, only to give up to temptation is sin. God uses temptations to build our faith in Him. (from Last Days Ministries).
Page 6 – Two heads are better than one by Mike Mathews. Evolution bases it self on mutations. But does it make sense that random errors can bring improvement and development? (from Creation magazine).

Page 7 – The Subordination of Christ by R.C. Sproul. Even though the Father is God and the Son is God, Jesus submit to the father and does it willingly.
Page 8-11 – Holocaust and hope by Alon Kashtan. A year ago, Alon traveled with a group of high school students to the concentration camps in Poland. After visiting in Auschwitz and other camps he came with surprising conclusion: There is hope – God is faithful!
Page 12 – Fighting for Mussolini by Carl Wieland. The story of Bruno Progoli – a soldier in the Fascist army of Mussolini. God preserved him. He was arrested and heard the Gospel while being in prison and God saved him. God truly changes the life of people (From Creation Magazine).
Page 13 - Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 7:1-13. What is the place of the law in the life of the Christian? It is a mirror that helps us to see our sinfulness in the light of God’s holiness.
Back cover – “The light is pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun” (Ecc. 11,7).

Number 20

Cover – Make disciples – preaching the Gospel..
Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the need to share our hope in Christ with others.
Page 3 – What should I do? I am not aggressive person but I like to watch violent movies. Is it OK? Surveys show that Movies and television does effect us greatly. God said that we should think about good things (Phil. 4), and that not everything which is lawful also profitable. We should consider that before we watch anything.
Page 4 – The Deity of Christ by R.C. Sproul. Jesus is God as the father is God. They are one in essence. That means that Jesus is not from God - He is God! Otherwise He would not be able to forgive our sins.
Page 5 – Epaphroditus by Chris MacGarvey. Our lives are like a telescope aimed at our main interest. Epaphroditus telescope was aimed toward Jesus.

Page 6-7 – Apes, words and people by Alexander Williams. Animals can make different noises but they can not speak or express abstracts or spiritual things. Human language is part of God’s creation. (From Creation Magazine).

Page 8-12 – Make disciples by Eitan Kashtan. What is the message we should share? Why should we share the Gospel? Who should share the message? How to share and how our life style effects our effort to share the Gospel?
Page 13-15 - Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 6. We do not belong to Satan any more – we belong to Christ, we are God’s children. We inherit internal life and God made us holy. In the light of those facts we should live according to our new nature.
Back cover – “Do not be anxious then, saying, ‘what shall we eat?’, or ‘what shall we drink?’, or ‘what shell we clothe ourselves?’…for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Matt.. 6,31-32).

Number 19

Cover – SOS-SMS – the cell phone.
Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the fact that the cell phone became our idol and we should not forget that we can not serve two masters.
Page 3 – What should I do? How should we handle the nature? Are the Greens right in their effort to protect the nature? Is the universe is God? Answer by Eitan Kashtan. The universe is important but it is not God, and people are more important than animals. Therefore we should take good care of the nature God gave us, but we should worship God alone. After all He is the creator of the world.
Page 4-5 – Unfolding the plan by Russell Grigg. In the book of Genesis we can learn about God as the creator, as Ruler , Judges and savior. (from Creation Magazine).
Page 6 – Barnabas by Jeff Lair. Barnabas was a man known for his generosity, his faithfulness to his friends, his commitment to serve and his zeal for evangelism. Are we known for these qualities?

Page 8-11 – SOS-SMS by Orit Kashtan. The cell phones became our best friends. We play with it, talk with it, taking pictures and more. We should remeber that we can not serve to masters and we should notice that there is a red button that can turn it off!
Page 12 – Forgiveness by Keith Green. When we read Jesus’ parable about the slave and the king (Matt. 18), we think that we would not act like that slave. How come we refuse to forgive others for little things when the king, Jesus Christ forgave us for so much? (From Last Days Ministries).
Page 13-15 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 5. The only way to have peace with God is Jesus. We can turn to God Through the Grace of Jesus, We have hope because of Jesus, we can cope with difficulties because of Jesus, we have confidence and happiness because of Jesus.
Back cover – “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news” (Isa. 52,7).

Number 18

Cover – The righteousness of God.
Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about our desire to love and to be loved, and about the fact that only God can truly love and He is the only one who deserves all of our love..
Page 3 – What should I do? My parents are divorced and it is hard for me to honor them. After all’ they made all the wrong decisions which harmed my life. Answer by Eitan Kashtan. All parents are sinners and all harm their children. Children should obey their parents not because the parents are good or right, but because Jesus is good and right.
Page 4-6 – Who Created God by Ken ham. Our world says that all things has a beginning. But God does not subject to time or space, He is the creator of these things. His wisdom revealed in His creation (from Creation magazine).
Page 7 – Lesson on Love by Janet Ryker Burrell. Janet used to teach the girls in the Christian summer camp about Godly relationships between boys and Girls. But after the class she would do the opposite. (From FreeWay).
Page 8-9 – The Big Love Day by Jonatan Carswell. None wants to be alone on the big love day. All of us wnat to be loved. We should seek the love of God which is perfect and everlasting. (Free magazine).

Page 10-11 – Ananias by Chris McGarvey. What would we think about Paul If we would leave in Damascus 2,000 years ago? Ananias met Paul and the first thing that he said was “my brither”.
Page 11 – The righteousness of God by R.C. Sproul. Righteousness means that we receive what we deserve – for good and for bad. God does not punish us as we deserve because Jesus paid the penalty of our sins.
Page 12 – Belandina a chapter from the book “Trial and Triumph, Canon Press. Belandina (155-177 AD), was not willing to deny her faith in Jesus. She was put in prison, tortured, thrown to the wild animals, but kept her faith. Her boldness was known and was a source of encouragement.
Page 13-15 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 4. The only way to be saved is by grace through faith. No one can be saved by keeping the law’ and that includes the sons of Abraham.
Back cover – “Praise Him, Sun and Moon. Praise Him all stars of light” (Ps. 148, 3).

Number 17

Cover – Pressure in school.

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the testimony of Abigail Little who has been killed in the suicide bomber’s attack in Haifa.

Page 3 – What should I do? Sometimes I feel that my relationships with God are getting wick. Why does it happen? What can I do?  Answer by Eitan Kashtan. It happens when we sin against God and when we are not spending enough time in the Word of God. Therefore’ the answer is to repent and to pray and submit ourselves before God, knowing that He is holy and merciful. Page 4-6 – Pressure in school by Oliver D. Crisp, Helen Gray And Eitan Kashtan. Some tips on “how to cope with tests and pressure in school.

Page 7 – Golden medal – by Joni Eareckson Tada??. A true story of girl who suffers from a Dawn syndrome. In the middle of a race she gave up her chances to win and helped her friend to cross the finish line. An excellent picture of the race in our Christian life.

Page 8-9 – Geniuses for Genesis by Mark Levy. The four brothers completed their diploma from the university in a very young age. Both parents are scientists, and all of them believe in creation! (From Creation Magazine).

Page 10-11 – Rehab  by Orit Kashtan. Rehab asked for the two things she was not deserve: Grace and Truth. God was gracious to her in spite of the fact that she was a prostitute.

Page 12 – The Goodness of God by R.C. Sproul. God is Good, That means that He is always good and that He can not be something else. God is good because His nature is good.

Page 13-15 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. Romans 3, 21-31 talks about the righteousness of God in the light of the sin of man. Each one of us should examine himself and recognize that his only hope is in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

Back cover – “They have seen the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep” (Ps. 107,24).

Number 16

Cover – The little drummer and  shifting sends.

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the elections in Israel and on the coming war in Iraq. We have a blessed hope and death, although its sad, is not a tragedy.

Page 3 – What should I do? I know it is wrong to curse and to speak in dirty words, but I can not stop. What should I do?  Answer by Eitan Kashtan. Some people speak dirty in order to be acceptable and others because they use to do it. The Bible says not to be like the world and to concentrate on spiritual things. We must trust God who promised to help us when we want to change.

Page 4-7 – The little drumer by Dr. M.L. Rosvally. The story of Charly coulson and his Jewish Doctor. Great are the ways of God, His mercies enduer for ever.

Page 8 – Stephen – by Chris MacGarvey. We need to glorify Christ in the way the we live, but also in the way we die. Stephen wass agreat example.

Page 9 – Shiftings Sands by Tas Walker. The Dunes are excellent evidance to the world wide flood as it described in Genesis. (From Creation Magazine).

Page 10 – The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul. God is Holy, That means that He is unique and sinless. We are called to be holy like Him, to be different, light and salt.

Page 11 – Purpose and Meaning of life by David Lowrance. No one can find hope outside the Gospel. Who ever was saved by God’s grace will not perish. This is the great hope for all the elect. We should live for Christ as we know that our eternity reasts in his arms. (From Answer Magazine).

Page 12-13 –After death – What cab we expect? What do we beleive about the life to come? The most amazing thing is the Holy God is willing to let sinners in ti His kingdom. We need faith, repentance and commitment. (From Answer Magazine).

Page 14-15 Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. All people will be judged by God. This is true for Jews and Gentiles. We should ask ourselves: “How can I be ‘Not Guilty’ “. The answer is “Jesus Christ!”.

Back cover – “But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst” (John 4,14)

Number 15

Cover – Desire to the flash.

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the need for the Gospel message.

Page 3 – What should I do? I go to the disco and Pubs to show my non believers friends that Christians are normal. I can also tell them about Jesus. Is that good?  Answer by Eitan Kashtan. Avoiding places may be a stronger testimony than being there. Disco and Pub are not forbidden but, does it beneficial?

Page 4 – Gehazi by Betsy Nelson. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant was not honest. He cheated in the name of his master. We should be careful to be faithful with our Lord.

Page 6 – Tolerance – a Fruit of the Spirit? By Peter Barnes. Love is not tolerance and tolerance is not love. We should have limits to the amount of tolerance we can give. Other wise we may loose the basics of our faith (From The Banner of Truth).

Page 7 – The Omniscience of God by R.C. Sproul. God knows everything because He is sovereign. The fact that he is all knowing is vital to his role as judge. (Chapter 15 from the book Essentials Truths of the Christian faith).

Page 8 – Man’s Visit the Moon Compared with God’s Visit to the Earth By Helmut E. Schrank. In 1969 the world was amazed when the first man stepped on the moon. But this event was meaningless compares to the coming of Christ. (From ICR – Impact magazine)

Page 11 – Are all the Religions Leading to the Same Place? By Ralph Woerner. Today people say that it is not important what we believe but if we believe. But the Christian faith is different because it is truthful. (From Answer Magazine).

Page 14-15 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. All people need the Gospel because all have sinned. The human race pays a great price for it’s unbelieving.

Back cover – “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3, 2)

Number 14

Page 7 – Don’t be like Dimas by Chris McGarvey. Dimas was unfaithful because he loved the things of the world. We should think about the things of the spirit.

Page 8 – Telenovelas by Orit Kashtan. Old and young people spend many hours in front of the Television and watching Telenovelas. The problem is that these dramas bring low and unbiblical values. It is a real danger!

Page 11 – Hurt and Bitterness by Winkie Pratney. When we hurt we may become bitter and then it is hard for us to forgive. The only solution lays in the hands of Jesus. Any one can find comfort in God. (From Last Days Ministries). Addition on personal testimony by Dalia Alon.
Page 14-15 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. All people received a letter from God. The letter says that Christ payed the price of our sins and that we should repent.
Back cover – “You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the World” (Matt. 5, 13-14)

Number 13

Cover – You are a dangerous generation.

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about our war against Satan as the most important war of a Christian.

Page 3 – What should I do? “I have a question but not an answer!” A new 16 years old girl who comes regularly to the youth meetings in the church talks about her questions regarding the Christian faith. Her parents (non Christians) asked not to mention her name. (PS – by God’s grace – the girl did find the answer after we printed the magazine. She repented before God and trusted Christ for her salvation).

Page 4 – The Pain and the Gain of Suffering by Anne Williman. A true story of a young woman who suffers from CF disease. Her conclusion is that God may use our sufferings to share His word and for His glory. (From FreeWay magazine).

Page 6 – Tychicus by Chris McGarvey. Tychicus was a faithful servant. He should be an example for us rather then movie starts and sportsmen.

Page 7 – The Omnipotence of God by R.C. Sproul. When we say that God is omnipotence we don’t mean that God can do all things. God can not sin. God can do anything He choose to do and would never choose something which stand in contradiction to His perfect nature. (Chapter 13 from the book Essentials Truths of the Christian faith).

Page 8 – You are a Dangerous Generation by Melody Green. Young people are dangerous in the eyes of Satan. He knows that if the young people would be faithful to God and preach the Gospel with zeal, they would change the world. That is why Satan attacks the young people with temptations. (From Last Days Ministries).

Page 10 – Making the Most of your Devotions by George Mueller. Where should we pray and for how long? It is so important that we pray and read the scriptures. We should set aside the time for that. (From Last Days Ministries).

Page 12 – Light, Life and the Glory by Russell Grigg. . In the Book of Genesis we read that God created the light on the first day but He created the sun and starts on the fourth. What was the source of light? (From Creation Magazine).

Page 13 – Exams – a Testing Time by Roger Carswell. The study year will come to its end soon, and all of us will have to go through exams. None of us likes it but there are some spiritual benefits we can gain. (from Free magazine).

Page 14 – Digging the foundations – a series from the epistle to the Romans by Tony Huri. A new series of systematic study from Romans. Introduction to the book.

Back cover – “I am watching over My word to perform it” (Jer. 1,12). When God asked Jeremiah “what do you see?” Jeremiah said: “I see a rod of an almond (Shaked – in Hebrew) tree. God answered: “... for I am watching (Shoked – in Hebrew) over My word to perform it”. The picture of a rod of an almond tree.

Number 12

Cover – State of fakers.

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about Warn and Linda Graham who served in Israel many years.

Page 3 – What should I do? by Eitan Kashtan. A girl copied from her friend in a test. Should she confess to her teacher and ask to do the exam again?

Page 4 – the book of Esther By Eitan Kashtan. Different look on the book of Esther. Analysis of the personalities and the implication – God is faithful and requires our faithfulness.

Page 6 – Dirty head by Joe Faus. Pornography, sexual freedom and much more are the greatest danger to youth. How to avoid the temptation? How to be holy before God? (From last Days Ministries)

Page 8 – State of fakers by Orit Kashtan. Israel is number one in the world! We copy more audio disks and software than anywhere in the world – against the law and against God’s command. The article explains why it is wrong in the eyes of God and calls the Christian community to stand against the phenomena.

Page 11 – The self-existence of God by R.C. Sproul. God is the creator. No one created God he exists by Himself (Chapter 12 from the book Essentials Truths of the Christian faith).

Page 12 – A tale of two fleas. Two fleas that leaves in a car arguing if the car evolved by it self or some one manufactured it. (From Creation Magazine).

Page 14-15 – Warn’s corner. An interview with Warn Graham. Warn and Linda Graham serves the Church in Israel since 1969. Their life can be an inspiration to our youth.

Back cover – “If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there” (Ps. 139:8).

Number 11

Cover – Secrets of the universe, where do we find answers in the starts or in the living God?

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor note talks about the false beliefs of the world, in the light of the terror attacks in America and Israel.

Page 3 – What should I do by Eitan Kashtan. Some times we think that a lie with good intention, is not so bad, but a lie is a lie and will not be acceptable by Holy God.

Page 4 – Competition – good or bad? By Eitan Kashtan. Being competitive may help us to be better. We just have to remember that our goal is to bring glory to our Lord and not to ourselves. We should desire to win but to win and to loose in Godly way.

Page 5 – Heart of Stone by Monti White. Not all that we see in the museums represent the truth. Some times it is an evidence of rejection of God. (From Creation Magazine).

Page 6 – Mary by Chris McGarvey. Mary sat under Jesus’ feet, she believed and was devoted to Him. What about us?

Page 7 – Oh, brother by Eric Barnes. A true story of two brothers that battle each other all the time until they learnt that their relationships are bad in the eyes of God. (From Freeway Magazine).

Page 8-9 – Secrets of the Universe by Ken Ham. Man always tried to find his origin and meaning for his existence. Modern people try to find the answers in the starts and try to communicate with creatures that leave in space. Why don’t they turn the God’ the creator who has all the answers? Do we turn to God? (From Creation Magazine).

Page 10-11 – Love or Romance? – By Kathleen Dillard. Is there a difference between Love and Romance? The problem is that we now think that Romance is Love but it is wrong. Love is commitment to each other and to God. (From Last Days Ministries).

Page 12 – 1+1+1=3 by R.C. Sproul. How can we explain that we believe in One God but also that The Father is God’ the Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God?

Page 13 – Strange. Isn’t it? A critical note on the lack of commitment to Christ in the light of our love to the world.

Page 14-15 – Warn’s corner by Warn Graham. A study from First Peter 1:13.

Back cover – “You will know them by their fruit… every good tree bears good fruit” (Matt. 7:16-17). On the pomegranate written the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5).

Number 10

Cover – 50 degrees – God’s work in Loyangolani - Kenya

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor notes talks about the faithfulness of Epapheras and of the Teasdale family who serves the Lord in Kenya.

Page 3 – What should I do by Eitan Kashtan. How to deal with a friend who turn to healers and witches for help?

Page 4 – Epapheras By Chris McGarvey. Epapheras is a great example for all of us. He chose to be occupied by the work of God. He knew that the Gospel is eternal. How do we spend our time? Do we consider the things of God as valuable?

Page 5 – The Incomprehensibility of God by R.C. Sproul. No one can completely understand God because the limited can never contain the unlimited. We should act in faith according to the things that God chose to reveal to us.

Page 6 – Two World Views in Conflict by Dan Manthei. Evolution and the Bible present two different world views. If we do not believe that Genesis 1 is a true description of the origin of man, we will never be able to trust God for salvation (from Creation Magazine)

Page 8 – 50 degrees by Mira Hudesman and Orit Kashtan. Jim and Barb Teasdale serve the Lord in Kenya where there is no electricity, 120 kilometers per hour wind blows and it is very hot (up to 50 degrees Celsius – 120 Fahrenheit).

Page 11 – Islands Promote Genesis by Russell Greig. The Palau postal authority produced a set of stamps with description of God’s creation. A good reminder to the world. (From Creation Magazine).

Page 12 – Harry Potter – By Kristen Wisen and Beth Hyde. Should we read the books and watch the movie? For and against.

Page 14-15 – Warn’s corner by Warn Graham. A study from First Peter 1:10-12.

Back cover – “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps. 119:105).

Number 9

Page 2 – table of content, editor note and credits. Editor notes talks about the hope we have in the Lord in spite the hard circumstances.

Page 3 – What should I do by Eitan Kashtan. Should I treat a boy that is not accepted by the other friends in my class? Should I risk my own position for his sake?

Page 4 – A boy was killed, why? Because! By Orit Kashtan. Violent among youth became very common in Israel. How should we act? How should we choose our friends? How cab we influence the society?

Page 5 – Popularity isn’t Everything by Sandy Larsen. The church is one body with many parts. We should not look for popularity but for the will of God. All the parts in the body of Christ are important. (From FreeWay magazine).

Page 6 – Let the earth open it’s mouth by Baruch Maoz. Why earthquakes occur? How do we measure them? Earthquakes in the Bible and its testimony for God’s power

Page 8 – The Judgment seat of Christ by Jim Sibley and Eitan Kashtan. Each one of us will have to stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Page 10 – William Carrey by Baruch Maoz. His son died, his first wife was mentally ill and died, his second wife died as well, but William did not break. He kept the work going and made a great contribution to the Gospel in India.

Page 11 – Bible 101 By James Scorzly. Why should we believe the Bible? Anyone should look for answers in the Bible because this is the word of God.

Page 12 – Being young by Baruch Maoz and Eitan Kashtan. The youth is wonderful time. But it is also a dangerous time. How should boys and girls treat each other? How to stay holy before God?

Page 14-15 – Warn’s corner by Warn Graham. A study from First Peter 1:8-9.

Back cover – “Worthy art thou to take the book, and to break its seals, for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 9:5). Who is worthy to open the seal (HaChotam)? Only Jesus and our desire is to praise Him. The purpose of HaChotam Publishing is to exalt Christ and to help all of us to walk in His path. Come, join our wonderful journey to the source of the living water, to the hills and rivers where God works. Let us find the beauty of God and the sweetness of His word.