Bearing the Burden
There is something uniquely urgent about Amos. Its message seems to step out of the ancient world and stand directly in today’s headlines.
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Slander: Not Merely a Slip of the Tongue
Slander is not merely a sin; it is described in strong terms in Scripture. It is considered an abomination. Proverbs identifies several forms of harmful speech among what God hates, including a lying tongue, a false witness, and one who sows discord among others.
Enabling the 144,000
The repetition of the number “12,000” is deliberate. It underscores both God’s order and faithfulness in preserving Israel, tribe by tribe, for His appointed plan.
The Mystery Unveiled
In the end, what truly matters is our eternal destiny, and the Messiah assures us that all who put their faith in Him will be saved.
The Imitation of Glory: Strange Fire
We observe that the False Prophet performs two special miracles. We understand that he did many more, but these two are specifically mentioned. The second…
The Fourth Beast
In the entire book of Revelation, the word therion, meaning “beast,” is used 38 times, either for the Antichrist, the False Prophet, or the false religious system that will soon rise over this earth; it always points back to their true nature.
When It Begins: Watch!
If you’ve ever wondered why nations would gather around Jerusalem, we might already be witnessing the early signs of such developments.
Peace… Until the Clock Strikes
Esther 6:13: “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not defeat him but will surely fall before him.”
Antisemitism: The Enduring Hatred
Esther 6:13: “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not defeat him but will surely fall before him.”
The 2’s of Purim
Most of us know that the name of God is not mentioned anywhere, but His prevailing presence is seen throughout, in each unpredictable and ironic sequence of events.
Priest and King
The 39th and final book of the Hebrew Scriptures stands as the last prophetic voice before centuries of silence. Within its brief message, we find remarkable foreshadowing of the Messiah. Yet this is not all…
Things to Come
So, how can anyone rob the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and all the gold in the world?
Timeless Landscape of Exile
So, how can anyone rob the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and all the gold in the world?
Can We Steal From God?
So, how can anyone rob the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and all the gold in the world?
When God Needs to Come
In many ways, every question God asks in the book of Malachi echoes that very first question in Scripture: Where are you?
A Forgotten Identity
The word despise, bazah, appears only once in Genesis, at Genesis 25:34, where Esau despises his birthright. He treats what God has given as worthless.
A Birthright Despised
“I have loved Jacob, and I have hated Esau”? A few words in Scripture strike the reader with greater force, causing us to stop and wrestle with their meaning.
How Have You Loved Us?
This is precisely the scene we enter as we open the book of Malachi. Here we encounter two wounded parties: God and Israel.
When Faith Speaks the Future
This is the story of a courageous, resilient woman living amid evil, corruption, and deep injustice. Surrounded by darkness, with every door seemingly closed, she turned to the one weapon she still held, prayer.
The Advent at Migdal Eder
Nehemiah restored Jerusalem by rebuilding its walls and re-establishing order. This foreshadows what Yeshua will do upon His return. He will stand on the Mount of Olives, judge the nations, and then fully restore Jerusalem and its Temple for the Messianic Kingdom.