Tag: Isaiah
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…
Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, Part 1: a critical Bible prophecy
Jesus’ Olivet Discourse Part One: Trying to Understand the words of Jesus “Jesus’ Olivet Discourse.” This article is the opening ‘salvo’ in what will be a series of articles addressing the interpretation of this crucial passage of prophetic scripture. The Lord said these things, and his closest disciples wrote them down. This passage has the…
Babylon destroyed again: Isaiah 21 Why again?
The Prophet Isaiah Predicts the Destruction of Babylon–again: Once again the Prophet Isaiah is focusing his attention on the eventual destruction of Babylon–but why? This is now the third chapter devoted primarily to the future destruction of the city and empire of Babylon. There is so much focus on Babylon in the prophetic scriptures it…
Temple Talks? Where will US, Israeli and Saudi talks lead ?
Peace and a Temple in Jerusalem? Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, no one will see the Lord. Peace isn’t likely anytime soon, but what about a temple? The United States administration could be working on both. That’s just wild speculation on my part,…
Isaiah 20: The Egyptians solved big problems can you?
Isaiah 20: If the Egyptians can do it, we can too. The Egyptians have many things we can learn from. They have a storied culture, rich with fabulous building feats and lavishly golden tombs of death built on desert sands. Can we look back at the Egyptians, their historic culture, and those mysterious building skills,…
Egypt: Isaiah 19: They will play a big part in final days
The LORD’s Burden Against Egypt An uncertain future lies ahead for the country of Egypt. They have experienced devastating terror attacks, (see here) national riots, protests, and political upheaval. Riots and a political take-over, initiated by the Muslim Brotherhood, forced the military to take control of the country. General Sisi now leads the country but…
Isaiah 18: United States in Bible Prophecy–Is it Here?
The United States in Bible Prophecy? Can we find the United States of America in the Bible? Many prophecy teachers and scholars believe we can. This chapter, Isaiah eighteen, is one of those places. A United Trip to Ethiopia I remember several years ago a well-known pastor went to Ethiopia with another pastor friend. They…
Lucifer, the enemy of God, reigned in Babylon, Isaiah 14
Babylon and Lucifer The fall of the King of Babylon In this chapter of the Book of Isaiah, we find the hiding place of Lucifer. The snake, serpent, devil, or whatever name he happens to choose, can find a hiding place within the confines of evil men. We know he found a place within Judas…
Babylon, the final fall like Sodom & Gomorrah!! Isaiah 13:
Isaiah 13: Babylon, the glory of kingdoms: Babylon, the glory of nations shall be made like Sodom and Gomorrah. Babylon, what a place it must have been. What a glorious city, with unmatched beauty, power, fame, and terror. No city of history invokes the images this ancient city does. The historic city is a model…
A time of Thanks far better than Thanksgiving in Isaiah 12
The Prophet Isaiah Predicts a Time of Thanks A day of thanks is coming. But it will be more than a day in which we can ‘count our blessings.’ It will be more than a time to think back upon a year of ups and downs in order to reflect on the abundance of good…
