Ok, here we go, gang! More cool stuff today. Have you enjoyed this week's study so far? It is my favorite (until next week)! Seriously, we are discovering incredible things about God's covenants, and their fulfillment in the ultimate one: the Davidic Covenant. How will Jesus fulfill His ultimate purpose? Well, let's consider what Scripture …
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A New Season Begins for God’s People in God’s Land
At the ICEJ/ACLI Conference this week, we were reminded of the significance of "jubilee years" throughout Israel's modern history. To place it in Biblical context, read Leviticus 25 (particularly verses 8-10)to discover the Lord's plan to designate years of jubilee every 50 years. Those years were established as years of redemption for those who gave up …
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More Cool Discoveries in the City of David
Okay, many of us are familiar with the First Temple period (Solomon's Temple) and the Second Temple period (Herod's expansion of the Temple). But, what about BEFORE Solomon's Temple? We know the Temple was the center of worship for the Jewish people, and that prior to the construction of the first Temple, a portable tabernacle …
How did King David Conquer Jerusalem?
The City of David, situated just south of Temple Mount, has become one of my favorite places to explore in Jerusalem. Very significant excavation has taken place over the past few years and incredible discoveries are still being made. But, just what is the City of David and its significance? Well, we know that David …