The 26th chapter of Leviticus records the covenant that God made with Israel. In general, it states that if they were obedient, they would be a blessed and prosperous nation. Should they become disobedient, they would receive punishment. History records the many times Israel [...]
Beginning in Genesis, God selected Abraham for his faithfulness and gave him a marvelous promise. Genesis 22:17-18 (ESV), “I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. [...]
The prophet Samuel was a good judge and prophet, who “judged Israel all the days of his life” 1 Samuel 7:15. But when Samuel grew too old to fulfill his duties, he appointed his two sons to take his leadership role. Sadly, the two [...]
Jerusalem is prominent in God’s plan for man. The Christian’s heart should long for and understand both the natural and spiritual meaning of Jerusalem. The exiled Jews lamented the loss of Jerusalem. Psalm 137:5-6, “ If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right [...]
The disciples were asking Jesus about the restoration of the kingdom of natural Israel - when the Jews would no longer be ruled by a foreign power. Yes, Israel, as a nation, had rejected our Lord. Jesus also rejected them. “…they shall fall by [...]
The unchangeableness of God is clearly taught in James 1:17, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” God’s relationship Israel has profound implications for [...]
Zechariah 14:3-5 (ESV), “Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations as when he fights on a day of battle. 4 On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives that lies before Jerusalem on the east, and [...]
Isaiah 66:7-8 (NIV), “Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or [...]
Acts 3:25 states, “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring, all peoples of the earth will be blessed.’” This promise was given to Abraham in Genesis 22:18 and [...]
In Isaiah 29, God is addressing Israel. God had made a covenant with Israel and had promised to specially watch over them. (See Deuteronomy 28.) However, if they did not obey the LORD, God would discipline the nation in order to bring them back [...]
When God made His covenant with Abraham, He gave this promise: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the [...]
Summary: Yes, God, as represented by Christ, ends the present evil world (Galatians 1:4) in the Armageddon battle. Discussion: Gog is the enemy of God. Ezekiel 38:3, 18, 20-23 (ESV), “and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog…on [...]
While the Roman government put Jesus to death, God holds the Jews of that time responsible for crucifying Jesus. First, we have the Jews’ own words to Pilate. Mark 15:14, “Then Pilate said to them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?’ But they cried [...]
The Apostle Peter said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted of him” (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11). This is a scriptural principle.God’s blessings began with the [...]
Summary: Rehoboam was unwise in his administration of the 12 tribes of Israel. His lack of wisdom triggered the split of the kingdom into the two tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and the rest of the ten tribes. Jeroboam was rebellious. He was not of [...]
Luke 21:29-32, “Then he spoke to them a parable: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know [...]
Consider the prophet Ezekiel and his role in Israel. God had chosen Israel to be in relationship with Him. “You only have I known from all the families of the earth,” Amos 3:2. Ezekiel was appointed a watchman over Israel when they were captive [...]
What is the Abrahamic Promise? Genesis 22:17-18, God said, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because [...]
God promises to make Jerusalem the world’s capital. Israel will become the blesser nation of all nations. God promised Abraham: “In you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 28:14. “The gifts and the calling of God are [...]
Malachi 3:10 says, “‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out [...]
