Another Sign of the Times: Deception, Evil and Apostasy

Ok Bible students...when you think of the Tribulation, what key words come to mind? Perhaps you thought of other words, but I suspect deception, evil and apostasy came to the minds of some. Let's consider those three Tribulation characteristics in our discussion today. My perspective is from America, though I readily admit the US is …

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A Sign of the Times: Cashless Society

Twice in the New Testament (Matthew 16:1-3 and Luke 12:54-56) Jesus rebuked Pharisees and followers because, despite all their worldly wisdom, they did not know and understand the time and season in which they lived. Jesus was there in flesh before them, yet they did not see Him. I wonder...given all our worldly wisdom today, …

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More Natural Gas Found Off the Coast of Israel

Energean, an international production and development company, has found an additional 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Israeli coastal waters in the Mediterranean Sea. The area recently explored is part of the Olympus area, and specifically between the Karish and Tanin gas fields, already known to contain vast reservoirs of natural gas. This …

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Wars and Rumors of Wars…but Don’t Be Troubled

Matthew 24 fascinates me. As the chapter opens, Jesus had just lamented over Jerusalem's propensity to drift away from God, but He left them a hint of encouragement. One day they will welcome Him back. (Matthew 23:37-39) Then, to open chapter 24, Jesus sits with His disciples on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Kidron …

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