“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him” (Ezek. 38:2).[1] How are we to understand the oracles about Gog from Magog in Ezekiel 38-39? Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Founder, identifies Gog as Vladimir Putin and Magog as … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?
Christ’s Temple Cleansing: What is the Connection Between the Cursed Fig Tree and the Temple Cleansing?
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632) Christ Driving the Money Changers out of the Temple The Gospel of Mark tells about Jesus cursing a fig tree for being without any fruits to eat. He then goes into the temple and expels the money changers but as He departed from the temple, the disciples noticed that the fig … Continue reading Christ’s Temple Cleansing: What is the Connection Between the Cursed Fig Tree and the Temple Cleansing?
2012
Today is December 21, 2012. My guess is if you can read this the whole global meltdown has not happened and…well…this is one more false prediction of the worlds end that never panned out. It really can cone to no surprise in that such prognostications are wrong 100% of the time. All the hype surrounded … Continue reading 2012
Hanukkah and Divine Faithfulness
December 8 to December 16, according to Jewish reckoning, marks to eight day timeframe of Hanukkah for the year 2012, which is also called the Feast of Dedication. It is a festival of lights for each day a candle is lit upon a menorah the cleansing of the temple after it had been defiled by Antiochus IV “Epiphanes” … Continue reading Hanukkah and Divine Faithfulness
Rend Your Heart
Joel’s statement “rend your heart not your garment” (Joel 2:13) is to be understood within the larger context of prophet’s call to repentance. It is an exhortation to turn from sin and recommit oneself to the worship of Yahweh.The tearing of one’s own garment served to be an outward sign of repentance; however, Joel conveys … Continue reading Rend Your Heart