Tag: King Cyrus
God’s Hand in History: Isaiah 45 and the Rise of Cyrus
God’s Hand in History. The Rise of Cyrus of Persia God’s Hand shaped the journey of Israel’s history. The rise of Cyrus of Persia puts a sharp focus on the remarkable impact on the world from God’s Hand in the history of humankind as well as the Nation of Israel. In the enigmatic landscape of…
Sixty-two-weeks followed 7 weeks: Dan. 9:25 leading to Jesus
Daniel 9:25: The Messiah will arrive after the sixty-two weeks. This prophecy of the sixty-two weeks has confused biblical scholars for two centuries. So don’t worry if you’re a little confused as well. You’re in good company. The angel Gabriel told Daniel that the Messiah would arrive at the end of sixty-two weeks. Those sixty-two…
Iran, it’s power fading. History repeats in the Middle East
Iran has an important role in Bible prophecy. The country of Iran is in trouble, and they know it. But despite the growing troubles, they persist in efforts that will make things worse for them. Social unrest is evident throughout the country. Long lines of citizens, hoping to purchase daily supplies, are getting harder to hide. Like…
The Silver Chest: Daniel’s Statue Part Two: The Hungry Bear
A Chest of Silver: The Kingdom of Medo-Persia We are considering the statue in Daniel chapter two. (See this post.) The head was gold, and the arms and chest were made of silver. King Nebuchadnezzar saw the statue in a dream. But it was left to the prophet Daniel to interpret the dream’s meaning. Later,…
