God will never forget the covenant He made with Abraham, and will provide a way back to Himself.

From generation to generation, human weakness and failure can be accounted to every person, despite their desire to fulfil God’s purpose in their life.

It was through warfare that Israel entered the Promised Land and this has been the character of Israel’s history until today.

Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, attendees discussed leadership, solidarity and expanding engagement between black communities and Israel.

What we learn of God’s ordered ways relating to life on earth, must surely be to teach us about His ways for all eternity.

Every nation of the world should study this week’s Torah portion, especially those who seek to do Israel harm.

The Bible has many examples of people who responded to God for His purposes in their day, not realising how their relatively simple motivations and obedience was part of God’s greater eternal purposes.

How important it is to both read the Torah portion in context and also to understand the relevance of its teaching for every generation.

This week’s Torah portion, Shelach Lecha, reminds us that faith—not fear—is the key to entering God’s promises. Through Israel’s failure and God’s grace, we are challenged to remain steadfast, trusting in His ultimate plan and the coming of His heavenly Kingdom.