Tag: Christianity
The Millennial week and Bible Prophecy
What is the Millennial week? The Millennial week is a term used by Bible scholars that refers to a particular version of interpretation in regards to biblical prophecy. The Millennial week theory is seen as a preposterous idea by many of today’s scholars. Many, but not all, biblical and secular scholars look at the idea with…
The Sower-Jesus explains: Matthew 13 – Kingdom Parables.
Jesus explained the seeds, the sower, and the rejection. In this third section of chapter thirteen in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus explained what the parable of the sower means. The importance of the meaning of this parable cannot be overstated. It literally deals with life and death and eternal destiny issues. Most people who have lived…
The King and his diary. Isaiah 38 He reacts to his own death
The King, his diary, and the lion who broke his bones Hezekiah was a good leader. The King had a strong economic and spiritual legacy during the 29 years he reigned over the southern tribes of Judah and Benjamin. But here in chapter thirty-eight, we read of his reaction to some surprising news. You’re going…
The Fool says there is no God. Psalm 14 The Wise believe
In the words of King David, “Only a fool says there is no God.” The fool says God is a myth and impossible. That same fool might also suggest that the complex array of life on this planet started by chance a very long time ago. Mathematicians say that theory is impossible. Darwin hinted at the…
Psalm 13: How Long Lord before you rescue me from my trials?
Psalm Thirteen: David prays. How long before things are better? How long God, before this trial is over, or this burden is lifted, this pain goes away, the attack continues, or — you can fill in your own situation to finish the question? David, a man after God’s own heart, had big trials like…
Words of the Lord are pure and righteous words. Psalm 12
Psalm Twelve: The Words of the Lord are Pure Words. We can trust them The Words of the Lord are pure and trustworthy. They have endured the tests of time, intense scrutiny, censorship, critical scholarship, and neglect. Leaders, religions, countries, and cultures, have tried to destroy it by banning, burning, or blacklisting it, but it…
Psalm 11: Foundations Destroyed, what can the righteous do?
In Psalm 11 The righteous take cover in God but the wicked hunts them. Psalm 11: In this Psalm, King David, the writer considers the options for Christians when the spiritual foundations of a culture are destroyed. Then we are presented with a stunning truth. Though the Lord sits in heaven, He sees everything all…
Isaiah 37: King Hezekiah prays. The Lord sends an Angel
Hezekiah prayed for the Lord’s help. A brutal, merciless Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem. King Hezekiah sought out the Lord’s prophet for help and guidance. Recent history had taught Hezekiah to fear. The Assyrians were too good. Their cruel army had defeated every foe that stood in their way. The Assyrians tortured their enemies. Heads displayed…
The Lord sits on His Throne. Praise the Lord! Psalm Nine
Psalm Nine: Praise the Lord who sits on the throne The Lord sits in the heavens, while the nations await word from Him. He will bring a just and fair reward to those who trust in Him. Revelation 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is…
Streams in the desert: Isaiah 35 Restoring the planet
Desert Rebirth: After the days of vengeance, the glorious restoration of the planet will begin. In the desert, we will see a dramatic resurgence of life. In chapter thirty-four we read about the unthinkable devastation that will take place around the world. The war against God will reach a stunning climax. The survival of life…
