The 9th of Av, also known as Tisha B’Av is the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. The Hebrew calendar is lunar, while most of the world uses a solar, Gregorian calendar. In 2024, the 9th of Av starts at sundown on August 12th and goes through sundown on August 13th. It is […]
What Happened on the 9th of Av, Israel’s Time of Solemn Mourning? Read More »
Psalm 102 is not just poetry, it’s prophecy. It very well describes what is going on in Israel today. This psalm was probably written at the time of Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylon on the 9th of Av, 586 BC. The Psalmist was overwhelmed with grief and distress, yet he knows that God is in control.
Psalm 102: Are You Overwhelmed with Trouble? Cry Out to God! Read More »
Jerusalem is the center of a holy war. Furthermore, it’s the center of End Times Bible Prophecy. Since we live in the Last Days, let’s sing and pray this Psalm and bless the Holy City. Psalm 87 A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. 1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the
Psalm 87: A Praise Song to Bless the Holy City of Jerusalem! Read More »
Why is Jerusalem such a big deal? Right now, it holds the holiest, yet most contested piece of Real Estate — the Temple Mount. Today in this psalm we celebrate not just Old Jerusalem, but the New Jerusalem that awaits all of Jesus’ born again believers. Let’s dig in… Psalm 48 A song. A psalm
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Do you have a pure heart? Jesus told us… …The words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. 19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. 20 These are what defile you… Matthew 15:18-20a NLT If our hearts defile us, then how do we get a
Psalm 24: Pray to the Lord Strong and Mighty for a Pure Heart! Read More »
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. That’s the Lord’s Prayer that every Catholic kid had to memorize in catechism class or “religious instruction”. Did we understand what it meant? Nope. Zechariah explained its meaning and what will happen in these last 2 chapters. Let’s dig in… Zechariah
Zechariah 13-14: On That Day Jesus will Rule in His Ultimate Kingdom Read More »
God gives us Bible Prophecy not to scare us, but to warn us and give us hope. It’s a hope we can depend on. It’s not like the false hope that the world gives. We have a choice: follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd or follow Satan, the bad shepherd. Yes, it’s that simple. Zechariah lays it all out for us. Seek the truth…
Zechariah 10-12: Beware! Reject the Good Shepherd and You Get the Bad One Read More »
The problem with religion is that it gets in the way of our relationships with Jesus. In these next chapters, God, through Zechariah, answers the question of some religious Jews and reveals prophesies on Jesus’ return as the King of Kings. Seek the truth…
Zechariah 7-9: How to Restore or Start Your Relationship with God Read More »
Time-wise, the Prophet Haggai coincides with the Book of Ezra. Haggai is the prophet God sent to give the returning Jewish exiles a pep talk. We as Christians living in today’s world could use a pep talk, too. Seek the truth…
Haggai: Obey Almighty God, Seek Him First and Delight in the Lord Read More »
They say confession is good for the soul. By the way, that’s NOT in the Bible! It’s actually an old Scottish proverb. Still, it’s true and we see that in the final chapters of the Book of Nehemiah. Jerusalem, the wall, the city and the temple are rebuilt, re-inhabited, re-dedicated and re-committed. Yet, what was made right with God doesn’t stay that way. Seek the truth…
Nehemiah 9-13: Anything Defiled Can Be Purified and Made Right with God Read More »
The rubble of the destroyed City of Jerusalem’s wall represented failure, sin, disobedience, and judgment. The repaired wall symbolized hope, a future, life, power, a real city, more people and a threat to the enemies. Enthusiasm led to hard work, which led to tired, dejected people. However, hearing the Word of God changes things. Seek the truth…
Nehemiah 5-8: Don’t Be Sad! The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength! Read More »
Rebuilding. Because we live in a fallen world, things fall apart easily. It could be a career, home, relationship, town, you name it. Nehemiah is blessed as he has the ear of the King of Persia. When God puts a calling on his heart, he risks it all to obey. Would you? Seek the truth…
Nehemiah 1-2: Ask God for the Help You Need. He Answers Fervent Prayer Read More »
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 »
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 »
Daniel 9: One of the Most Important Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled!… Seek the truth…
Daniel 9: One of the Most Important Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled! Read More »
Ezekiel Finale: The Dead Sea Lives Again with Holy Water from the Lord… Seek the truth…
Ezekiel Finale: The Dead Sea Lives Again with Holy Water from the Lord Read More »
Ezekiel 24: It’s Judgment Day for His Chosen People as God Sends the Ultimate Siege… Seek the truth…
Ezekiel 24: It’s Judgment Day for His Chosen People as God Sends the Ultimate Siege Read More »
Ezekiel 21: It’s Coming! No One Can Escape the Judgment of God! Seek the truth…
Ezekiel 21: It’s Coming! No One Can Escape the Judgment of God! Read More »
