God’s Divine Antagonists

There are no accidents with the living God. He began creation with a plan in mind. After a period of humiliation because of his pride, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, declared that God does all things according to His will in the armies of heaven (the angels) and...

Daniel’s Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks

Dr. Alva J. McClain, a renowned Bible teacher of the past, came to faith in Jesus Christ because he understood the very passage that we are considering. I have a copy of his little book, Daniel’s Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks, written in 1940. Let’s continue in Daniel...

God’s Passion for Jerusalem

God is passionate for Zion (Jerusalem) with great passion. Christ’s throne will one day be located in Jerusalem. He will return to Jerusalem and dwell in its midst. Jerusalem will be called the city of truth, the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain (Zech....

Five Cycles of Judgment

A missionary friend to the Jews in Miami reminded me often that if I ever lost my way in charting the future to watch Israel. These words still reverberate in my mind today. They have not gone away – nor have the Jews.  God promised blessings on an obedient Jewish...

God Never Breaks a Promise

God is a God of grace. He understands our failures and makes allowances for them (1 Jn. 1:8-9).  Our High Priest, who was tempted in all points as we are – yet without sin, always makes intercession for us before the Father (Heb. 4:14-16). Our salvation is secure. We...

Until the Fulness of the Gentiles Comes In

You recall that I highlighted a very important parable in Luke 19 given by the Lord Jesus just days away from His cross (Luke 19:11-28). The reason for the parable was that the people (Jews) thought that the kingdom of God would appear immediately. This was not true. ...