Good Friday…the day Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion. What’s so “good” about the day our Lord and Savior was beaten, broken, and crucified? It was a gruesome day, physically. Recall, that Jesus was betrayed, endured 6 illegal trials, treated ruthlessly, and ultimately crucified. To understand the “good” in Good Friday, we must go all the way back …
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Ezekiel 36: The Lord Restores Israel for the Sake of His Name
Hi friends! I have the blessed privilege of facilitating the study, Looking for the Blessed Hope, with a live group at my home church. Part of this week's study focuses on God's promises to Israel as He prepared to bring them back into their homeland, and I want to share a bit of it with …
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A Tale of Three Cruises (Part 1): Lessons from Noah’s Cruise
My friends, we have sailed the seas of Bible prophecy in a study called Looking for the Blessed Hope. Our cruise ship has sailed into harbor and found its way to our pier, but we’ve got a boatload of important things to discuss before we disembark. It will take two days, so while the crew …
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God Remembers His Promise to Israel
Let’s start the day by reviewing God’s promise to Israel. Last week’s study centered on the miraculous re-birth of Israel, so before we sail from that port, let’s re-visit Ezekiel 36. Read Ezekiel 36:22-38. Despite profaning His name, God remains faithful to Israel! In vv 24-30, there are many things God says He will do …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 