A Week that Changed History: Biblical Foundation

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we are in the midst of the "Christian Super Bowl," the most important time of the year! In fact, today is Good Friday, at which time we remember the sacrificial death of Jesus to atone for our sins. On Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ, and if that were not true, …

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A Week that Changed History: Jesus’ Journey to the Cross

“King’s Game” on the floor of the Praetorium As if the agony of Gethsemane and the seemingly endless illegal trials (see here and here) that Jesus endured were not enough, Jesus’s journey to Calvary’s cross was absolutely brutal.  For example, did you know the Roman soldiers severely mocked and tortured Jesus in a charade called The King’s Game? …

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Another “Significant” Natural Gas Find Off the Coast of Israel

Scripture teaches us that Israel will prosper in the last days. In fact, when they are attacked by the Gog and Magog coalition, the enemies will come for spoils. (Read Ezekiel 38.) At no time since the re-birth of Israel in 1948 has Israel been more prosperous than they are now. However, that prosperity just …

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A Week that Changed History: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Passion Week

We’re leading up to Resurrection Day by exploring the week that set the stage.  As you know, Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  The Jews were expecting a conquering king, and had hopes that Jesus would save them from oppressive Roman rule.  However, Jesus came as a humble servant, riding on a lowly donkey and, …

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