In this section the Exodus theme continues. The fall of Babylon is announced and promised. This is the first time Babylon is mentioned since 39:3–6 where the impending captivity in that land is … Read more “Isaiah 43:14–28”
As a new year commences, we turn once again in our daily reading of the Word to the “book of beginnings”—Genesis. Reviewing the staggering events of fulfilling prophecy during the past twelve months, it is a wonder that we could … Read more “Genesis – the Book of Beginnings”
It has certainly been a significant year. The Jewish ‘exodus’ from Gaza and Israel’s subsequent political upheaval have gained significant press. We have witnessed widespread riots over a number of weeks in France, with thousands of cars and buildings destroyed … Read more “An Earth Corrupt Before God”
Tribulation. It’s a strange word. It’s an uncomfortable word. It’s a word that spells trouble—severe affliction, suffering, distress, oppression. It’s not the kind of thing we welcome. It’s the kind of thing we actively avoid. We do everything we possibly … Read more ““Companions in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ””
As we are all daily disturbed with the continual flow of news of ‘natural’ disasters, the tragedy of terrorism, the effects of plagues both real and threatened such as the ‘Asian Bird Flu’, the immorality and violence in our own … Read more “Turning Away Ungodliness from Jacob”
Such will be the astonishing declaration when Yahweh installs His glorified Son atop the “holy hill of Zion” (Psa 2:6). None will be able to doubt the origins of the new King, now triumphant over all flesh, for truly this … Read more ““Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee””
It has been said: “Cyrus may justly be considered as the wisest conqueror, and the most accomplished prince mentioned in profane history.”
Cyrus II The Great was the fourth ruler of the Achaemenian Dynasty to rule Persia. This dynasty is … Read more ““Cyrus, He is My Shepherd””