John the Baptist “preached good news to the people” (Lk. 3:18);[1] yet, ended up being incarcerated for speaking out against the illicit marriage between Herod Antipas and Herodias (Lk. 3:18).[2] Despite being locked up, John’s mission as herald of the Messiah succeeded.[3] Luke tells us that “when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus … Continue reading What Does the Baptism of Jesus Reveal?
What Do We Know About the Origin and Fall of Satan?
It is typically said that in eons past God created an angel named. This angel was of the cherub variety. But that angel’s pride and arrogance led to a downfall, and the fallen angel has been at war with God ever since. This fallen angel goes by various names, such as Satan, Lucifer, and the … Continue reading What Do We Know About the Origin and Fall of Satan?
Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?
The Triumph of Mordecai - Pieter Lastman (1624) “On that day I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the sea. It will block the travelers, for there Gog and all his multitude will be buried. It will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog” (Ezek. … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?
Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?
“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?
Feeding on the Honey in the Rock
Honey in the Rock is a song that has been resonating in my head lately. It is a lovely tune. The song is about how the Lord feeds us with honey from the rock in the wilderness, which points to the reality that we can still experience sweetness because we trust and know Jesus. The … Continue reading Feeding on the Honey in the Rock