Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion; put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for there shall no more come into you the uncircumcised and the unclean. Shake yourself from the dust and arise; be seated, O Jerusalem; loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter of Zion. ~Isaiah 52:1-2 …
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Examining God’s Promise in 2 Chronicles 7
My morning routine includes listening to passages of Scripture while I dress and prepare for my day. This morning's passage included the familiar verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, yet I was drawn to the context and reminded that God issued this promise at a time of celebration and joy in Israel. We often turn to …
The Divided Kingdom
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! …
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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Looking for the Blessed Hope 