Serving God ✡ "The Land That You Gave Our Fathers" - Israel365

Today we are slaves, and the land that You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and bounty—here we are slaves on it! Nehemiah 9:36 (The Israel Bible™) הִנֵּה אֲנַחְנוּ הַיּוֹם עֲבָדִים וְהָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר־נָתַתָּה לַאֲבֹתֵינוּ לֶאֱכֹל אֶת־פִּרְיָהּ וְאֶת־טוּבָהּ הִנֵּה אֲנַחְנוּ עֲבָדִים עָלֶיהָ Hear the verse in Hebrew hi-NAY a-NAKH-nu ha-YOM a-va-DEEM v’-ha-A-retz a-sher na-TA-tah la-a-vo-TAY-nu e-e-KHOL et pir-YAH v’-et tu-VAH hi-NAY a-NAKH-nu a-va-DEEM a-LE-ha   Serving God This chapter speaks of Hashem’s (God's) original promise to Avraham (Abraham) to grant the Land of Israel to his descendants as an inheritance. It then continues with an overview of history, including the exodus from Egypt, the years in the desert, the acquisition of the Land of Israel and the many trials and tribulations that were the plight of the Israelites for many centuries. One might assume that Hashem gave the land to the People of Israel so that they could rest in it at ease, and yet this verse states that in fact “we are slaves on it.” The Land of Israel is not just a homeland or national territory. It is a tool, a vehicle through which the people can fulfill their ultimate purpose: To serve God and serve as a light unto the nations – a mission requiring much hard work. Get your daily dose of inspiration in The Israel Bible Daily Inspirations devotional.

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Fulfilling Our Ultimate Purpose ✡ "Here We Are Slaves On It" - Israel365

Today we are slaves, and the land that You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and bounty—here we are slaves on it! Nehemiah 9:36 (The Israel Bible™) הִנֵּה אֲנַחְנוּ הַיּוֹם עֲבָדִים וְהָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר־נָתַתָּה לַאֲבֹתֵינוּ לֶאֱכֹל אֶת־פִּרְיָהּ וְאֶת־טוּבָהּ הִנֵּה אֲנַחְנוּ עֲבָדִים עָלֶיהָ Hear the verse in Hebrew hi-NAY a-NAKH-nu ha-YOM a-va-DEEM v’-ha-A-retz a-sher na-TA-tah la-a-vo-TAY-nu le-e-KHOL et pir-YAH v’-et tu-VAH hi-NAY a-NAKH-nu a-va-DEEM a-LE-ha Fulfilling Our Ultimate Purpose In this chapter of Nehemiah, the prophet speaks of Hashem's (God's) promise to Avraham(Abraham) to grant the Land of Israel to his descendants as an inheritance. It then continues with an overview of history, including the exodus from Egypt, the years in the desert, the acquisition of the Land of Israel and the many trials and tribulations of the Israelites over the centuries. One might assume that Hashem gave the Land of Israel to the People of Israel so that they could rest in it at ease, and yet this verse states that in fact "we are slave to it." The Land of Israel is not just a homeland or national territory. It is a tool, a vehicle through which the people can fulfill their ultimate purpose: To serve God and serve as a light unto the nations- a mission requiring much hard work. What is your purpose?

The Children of Israel's Descent Into Slavery STUDY Israel365 Store Customers Say:  About The Israel Bible: The Five Books of Moses Chalice Boettcher says, "For the scholar, it means everything to go back to the original language." SHOP OUR STORE Biblical Laws Regarding Israelite Slaves READ MORE Our Latest Olive Tree Donors Todah Rabbah (thank you) to Earlese Bruno-Moser, Katherine Anthonisz, Sue Baker   PLANT OLIVE TREES What Does the Bible Say About Owning Slaves? DISCOVER Recent Holocaust Campaign Donors Todah Rabbah (thank you) to David Minnis, Kristen Lund, Peter Cox   DONATE NOW

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