We visited Washington DC recently, and had a chance to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Words cannot adequately describe the experience. I learned about the holocaust in history classes in school, of course. It has been in the news from time to time. But I didn't expect this museum to have such an emotional impact on me. But then again, how could it not. I simply can not imagine treating a fellow human being like that.
As I began a new Bible study this fall, I was reminded of God's covenant with Abram: "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." - Genesis 12:2-3
I thought about Ahmadinejad's rantings as I read further background material. In 1836 there were approximately 3 million Jews in the world, according to a world census. Many were killed in various persecutions, particularly in Russia. Despite that persecution, a 1936 census showed a Jewish population of 16 million.
The Nazis killed about 6 million Jews.
[Let that sink in a moment.]
The population estimate as of 2002 is approximately 13.2 million.
Despite persecution ever since the days of ancient Egypt, God's chosen people live on and I have no doubt they will continue to do so until His return.
As I began a new Bible study this fall, I was reminded of God's covenant with Abram: "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." - Genesis 12:2-3
I thought about Ahmadinejad's rantings as I read further background material. In 1836 there were approximately 3 million Jews in the world, according to a world census. Many were killed in various persecutions, particularly in Russia. Despite that persecution, a 1936 census showed a Jewish population of 16 million.
The Nazis killed about 6 million Jews.
[Let that sink in a moment.]
The population estimate as of 2002 is approximately 13.2 million.
Despite persecution ever since the days of ancient Egypt, God's chosen people live on and I have no doubt they will continue to do so until His return.
