Welcome back, sojourners! This week we’re learning of Israel’s birth via God’s covenant given through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Yesterday we studied brief details about two of Jacob’s sons, Judah and Joseph. Bible students will recall that Joseph was sold into slavery to Egypt in order to one day rescue his people from the Egyptians! …
Tag: Deuteronomy
Israel: Random, Coincidence or Destiny?
While doing research concerning Israel's prophetic destiny last weekend, I was once again amazed by the utter miracle of Israel's existence despite the fact the Jewish people have been exiled, persecuted and pushed toward extinction numerous times. Beyond that, not only have they miraculously survived, but they thrive (as we saw yesterday!) Scripture accurately predicted Israel's fate, …
Israel is Alive!
Hi friends...and welcome back! Today we're taking a look at prophecies concerning Israel's re-birth, so it is important to understand historical context. As we noted in Tishah B'Av and the Destruction of Jerusalem, Jerusalem was totally destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, and Jews were scattered throughout the world. Israel ceased to exist as a …
Egypt’s Prophetic Destiny
We’re headed back to Isaiah today for another intriguing prophecy...this one regarding Egypt. Throughout modern history, Egypt has been in the news. Chaos in Egypt recently gave way to “democratic” elections, then a military coup. Though our media described the chaos as a “revolution,” the jury is still out on whether reformers are at work, …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 