Tag: Israel
The Olivet Discourse: And the great sign, an Abomination
The Olivet Discourse: Jesus’ words of warning concerning the last days This article continues a series that explores the meaning of the Olivet Discourse. (See here) It is common to assume the Olivet Discourse is only chapter 24, but chapter 25 is very much a part of the whole context. The opening verse of chapter…
Faith: Tested by trials & in the fire of reality Habakkuk 3:
Habakkuk’s Faith: Hind’s feet on high places Faith: Most Christians understand what faith is, but what does deep faith look like? And, along with that question, I have another one. Do you know what “deer-feet” faith looks like? If you haven’t heard of that, then read on. Faith isn’t faith without testing As…
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…
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,…
Joel Richardson discusses the Syrian War and the Covenant with Israel
Joel Richardson on the Syrian war and God’s Covenant with Israel Israel: what is their relationship with God today? Are they still in a covenant relationship with the Lord? Have they lost their favor with God and can only hope to latch onto the coattails of Christians in order to get into heaven? On this…
God Forbid! Romans 11: The Lord is not Done with Israel
God Forbid that the Chosen People are cast aside forever. God forbid! That was Paul’s reaction to the suggestion that God had cast aside the Chosen People for good. It did not happen. God made a promise to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The promise to those men and their families did not depend…
Romans 10: Israel set aside then provoked. The reason why
Israel set aside for a season–a very long season. The Lord God of Israel set aside the Chosen People in order to provoke them and stir anger in them. That anger will eventually bring them back to the God they abandoned. Yes, they abandoned God, but he didn’t abandon them. They left their God for…
Saudi Arabia Is Moving Closer To Peaceful Ties With Israel
Saudi Arabia wants peace; Correction; they need peace with Israel Author’s note and update: This article was first written almost three years ago. As of now, we are closer to the time of seeing its fulfillment. Saudi Arabia and Israel are currently in negotiations. I expect a positive announcement concerning those efforts in the near…
