Welcome back, friends! Yesterday we launched week 7 of our study together by looking at the rise of Islam and its prophet Muhammad. Today, we'll continue our study by taking a brief look at the Qur'an and Muslim sects. "Qur'an" (Koran) means "recitation," as according to Muslim tradition, Allah recited the Qur'an to the prophet …
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The Eastern Gate and Messiah’s Coming
Nice work this week! You have hung in there, and we’re going to end this week’s study with a bang! So, prepare to be blessed! As we’ve seen, Daniel 9:24-27 is a key prophecy in understanding God’s plan for Israel. We have already taken a deep dive into that passage, but today we’re going to …
Preparing for the Fall Feasts of Israel
Throughout history the Biblical feasts of Israel have been a staple of Jewish life. God instituted seven major feasts and provided specific instructions for them in the book of Leviticus (chapter 23). While the Biblical year begins with Passover in the spring (Exodus 12:2), the Jewish civil new year occurs in the fall, and we …
What Happens if the Deal Goes Bad?
Christian friends, Jesus is coming for us soon, and there is no reason to fear. We don't know the day or the hour (Matthew 24:36, 50; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:32) , but the season is upon us! While we know we will be saved from the wrath that is to come (1 Thessalonians 1:10), we …
