The narrative in the Book of Ezra now changes to the first person as Ezra himself comes into the picture. Ezra, a scribe and teacher, from an impressive priestly lineage is called to help teach and train the Jews in the rebuilt Jerusalem temple. He is a role model we all should strive to imitate. Seek the truth.
Ezra 7-8: Love God? Love, Study and Learn His Word, Know it in Your Heart Read More »
Apparently, some of the residents around Jerusalem weren’t too happy the Jews returned to rebuild the temple. They offered to help, but it’s the kind of help that nobody wants or needs. Seek the truth…
Ezra 4-6: Beware of Satan’s Strategies! Bad Company Corrupts a Good Life Read More »
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are the stories of the restoration of God’s temple in Jerusalem and the city itself. It’s c. 538 BC, the Babylonians who captured the Jews and brought them to Babylon were gone. The Medes and Persians ruled by King Cyrus are in power. It’s time for God’s promise to the Jews of renewal and reconstruction to be fulfilled. Seek the truth…
Ezra 1-3: God Sends the People to Reclaim, Restore, and Rebuild the Temple Read More »
As we wind down the epic story of Queen Esther, we see again how God humbles the proud and exalts the humble — another ironic reversal of fortune. Seek the truth…
Esther 9-10: God Fulfills Promises Through Everyday Life and Humble People Read More »
Up till now, Esther has done nothing but please the king. Nevertheless, unless she can turn the tides, she and her people — all the Jews — will be annihilated. Yet, we know that God cannot and will not let that happen. Seek the truth…
Esther 7-8: Here we Have Another Epic Reversal of Fortune Crafted by God Read More »
Irony – “A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.” In these next 2 chapters, we have an ironic reversal of fortune. Furthermore, you can see God’s handiwork as the events play out. Seek the truth…
Esther 5-6: Watch God’s Hand Work in this Ironic Reversal of Fortune Read More »
or such a time as this. That’s a phrase that is often quoted when a person is in the right place at the right time, with proper authority, ability, skill, or wherewithal to do something positive. It could be to fix what is broken, to correct a wrong, or to bring an important issue to a leader. That’s the situation in which we find Queen Esther in these next 2 chapters. Seek the truth…
Esther 3-4: God’s Providence Calls for Courage For Such a Time as This Read More »
Spoiler Alert! Usually that means that a key pivotal point in a story will be revealed. If you don’t want to know, don’t listen. Jesus, however, in His Mercy, gives us a clue as to what’s going to happen in the future, the end times, the last days. The word “Apocalypse” comes from the Greek apokalupsis, which means to “uncover” or “reveal”. Hence, God gave us the Book of Revelation. Mark 13 actually ties Revelation with the Old Testament prophecies. Seek the truth…
Mark 13: Future Shock! The Apocalypse of Jesus Happening Now! Be Alert! Read More »
Known as Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry” or Palm Sunday, Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem — His time has come. Today, Palm Sunday triggers the start of Holy Week as devout Christians walk where Jesus walked to the cross, then to the Resurrection. We need to remember that each event of this week fulfilled Old Testament Bible Prophecy. Seek the Truth…
Mark 11: Jesus, Messiah, Savior and King Shows His Authority in Jerusalem Read More »
This final chapter in Daniel’s marvelous book is a clear warning to us to get right with God before it’s too late! Seek the truth…
Daniel 12: It’s the Last Days! Are You Found in Jesus’ Book of Life? Read More »
