Let’s meet the father of the Jews! According to Genesis 12:1, God called a man named Abram from Ur of the Chaldeans. Where do you suppose Ur of the Chaldeans is? If you said modern-day Iraq, you are exactly right! At this point in history, there was no such thing as a Jew or an …
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A 30,000 Foot View of Week 3: A Covenant Kept
Well, my faithful sojourners, we’ve laid the foundation of our study by charting our course in week 1 and digging into God’s plan of the end in week 2. We now know why we’re studying prophecy, and we have a framework upon which to hang historic and future events so that we better understand the …
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Heeding Our Captain’s Command: Prayers and Blessings
When you’re sailing the high seas and encounter a storm, it is good to sail with a seasoned captain who knows how to navigate them! Well, mates, if end time events are not stormy, I don’t know what is! Aren’t you glad we have a Captain with all knowledge and wisdom! He rules the stormy …
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The Jewish New Year and the Biblical Feast of Trumpets
Shanah Tovah! Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day previous to the actual day of the holiday. Thus, Rosh Hashanah began yesterday at sundown and Israel celebrates their new year today. Rosh Hashanah means "Head of the Year." However, Leviticus 23:23-25 describes a feast that the Jews were told to celebrate. It is the Feast …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 