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Paul and the Exalted, Glorified Christ The twelve Apostles were called by the humbled Jesus, while Paul was called by the exalted and glorified Christ. Yet, the exalted Christ also remains the previously humbled Son of Man, who has not discarded the name Jesus. Saul was called by the Lord with the phrase, “I am Jesus whom thou persecutest” (Acts 9:5). Almost all of Paul’s letters begin with the wording, “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of...

Are Americans richer than they were 50 years ago? The answer can be complicated, depending on where you are in your life experience. According to a report by the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based consumer news operation ConsumerAffairs, in some ways the answer is unquestionably yes. In looking at buying power, which measures income against inflation, the report found general purchasing power had risen 73.1% between 1974 and 2024. The average individual income, adjusted for inflation to 2024 figures,...

A surprising decision by the government, and the desire for God’s Word in Guatemala. August is known as Bible Month to Christians in Guatemala. Many churches hold special activities to mark the occasion, such as Bible verse competitions. Children who attend Sunday School faithfully are rewarded with a Bible, a booklet, a wall hanging, or another item that serves to remind them of God’s Word. This year, however, we were surprised to learn that a bill was introduced in Guatemala’s parliament...

Israeli exports reached an all-time high of $164 billion in 2025, setting a new national record despite war, global economic uncertainty and what the Israel Export Institute described as unprecedented hostility toward the country. One of the report’s most significant findings was that services exports exceeded $90 billion for the first time. Growth was led by the high-tech, software, research and development sectors, reinforcing Israel’s position as one of the world’s leading innovation hubs...

Locals walking through the center of Vilnius now pass a hole in the ground, a portal to the rich Jewish past of a city once called the “Jerusalem of the North.” For the first time since 1940, they can see the polished, colorful floor and entire prayer platform of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, built in the 17th century, which became one the most important religious, cultural and intellectual hubs for Diaspora Jews. The community’s main representative body plans to build a new Jewish community...

Foreign ministers debated various tactics to respond to the settlements at their monthly council meeting in Brussels, against the backdrop of rising violence by settlers and efforts by the Israeli government to expand settlements in Palestinian territories. No decisions have yet been made, and the path forward is uncertain. Some EU member nations favor aggressive action against the settlements, while others are unlikely to back any measures that take aim at Israel. A number are in the middle...