Visiting Israel is literally like walking through an ancient history book. Visiting places such as Tel Dan where Abraham traversed and Shechem where he reached the great tree of Moreh and offered sacrifices nearby bring the ancient patriarch's journey into clearer understanding. Seeing the City of David where Israel's most beloved king built his palace …
Continue reading Mt of Olives: Historical Past and Prophetic Future
If the Bible is true, what would we expect to see in our world? If we saw those things, would it make a difference in the trust we put into God's Word? Evidence of Biblical truth runs deep and there is plenty of it. For example, there are over 300 Biblical prophecies regarding the first …
Visiting Israel is a life-changing experience, no matter how many times a person goes there. Beyond the Biblical relevance so easily seen throughout the land, Israel’s geopolitical history is also on display. Is it any wonder Scripture identifies Jerusalem as the center of the world? (Ezekiel 5:5, Ezekiel 38:12) Of course, Israel also holds the …
Continue reading Focus on Israel: Lessons from the Mount of Olives
Now we know the invitation that will bring the King home, but we have not reached that point in history yet so let’s learn some kingdom lessons. First, covenants usually involve commitments from two parties. A marriage covenant, for example, requires husband and wife to commit, not 50% each, but 100% each. Both must be …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 