Tag: Bible
Return to God: Isaiah 31: back to God
On the brink of defeat, Isaiah encouraged Israel to go back to God Go back to God. That’s one of the predominant themes throughout scripture. Isaiah returns to this message once again, because the Jewish people just weren’t learning their lessons. The prophet often told them that Assyria would attack them. Those warnings were intended…
On the Mount of Olives with the Controversies Jesus started
On the Mount of Olives, Jesus gave his most important prophecy. They sat in a quiet place on the Mount of Olives. There had been a long pause before Jesus’ friends asked some very important questions. We’re glad they asked those questions but we’re also still trying to figure out what the Lord meant when…
God of Israel to restore the Children of Jacob; Isaiah 29
The God of Israel took his chosen people through the fire. A shout out to the God-of-Israel and an apology to the readers. As you read this post, you’ll notice that I overuse the phrase ‘The God-of-Israel.’ There are two reasons for that. One: it’s an SEO thing that bloggers will understand. Two: The Lord…
Turkey often takes the lead in denouncing Israel
Turkey is no longer satisfied with second place in the Arab world. The country of Turkey is moving to the front of the pack. They expect to lead the entire Arab/Muslim community of nations in the coming years. At this moment in history (2018) that seems unlikely but don’t underestimate the bold ambitions of that…
The Lord God will defend Israel when surrounded by enemies
The Lord God will defend Israel until he doesn’t. God will defend Israel against the relentless attacks from their enemies. The military of the modern state of Israel is capable of defending itself. Many feel as though they can provide their own protection. Their defenses are strong and their enemies are weak in comparison. But…
A vision of God’s surpassing Glory & Judgment: Habakkuk 2:
The Lord answered the prophet’s question with a vision Write the Vision, and make it plain for those who read it. In the first chapter of Habakkuk, we read about the prophet’s frustration with the declining spiritual condition of the Nation of Judah. There were corrupt judicial systems, increasing levels of violence, and the general…
Habakkuk One: A stunning answer from God
The Prophet Habakkuk had a problem with God’s plan Habakkuk had a problem with God’s way of doing things. Does that sound familiar? The prophet, as far as we can tell, was a humble, godly man, with a high moral character. But he didn’t like the direction things were going in his local city or…
Drunkards Beware: Isaiah 28:1-13 Drunkards were warned
God warned the drunkards but they spewed chunks anyway Drunkards: Many of us have images of drunkards lying in streets or dark alleyways living useless and empty lives. In this chapter of the Book of Isaiah, the drunkards aren’t homeless people, but God’s priests and prophets. Isaiah was a high-character man of God. He was…
Did the Church Fathers know the identity of the Antichrist?
The early church fathers wrote about the Antichrist. The early church fathers and the Antichrist: When I say ‘early church fathers,’ I’m referring to the disciples of the first disciples. In the Bible, we read about the twelve disciples who followed Jesus. There were many others in the crowds who followed, but not as closely.…
The Restoration of Israel as the Messiah returns. Romans 11
The Restoration of Israel; after the return of Christ The Lord knew that restoration of Israel would be necessary. As is often the case, He waits until the last moment to accomplish what he always intended to do. Israel’s restoration will be in the last days. Jesus will return in the clouds when death, famine,…
