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 74 is a prayer of Asaph from 586 BC when Babylon came and destroyed Solomon’s Temple and Jerusalem. However, like many of the Psalms, they are prayers that Israel can pray now and we can pray for Israel. Let’s dig in… Psalm 74 1 O God, why have you rejected us so long? Why is your
Psalm 74: How Long, O God? An Ancient Prayer for Israel Today Read More »
King David gave his son, Solomon, the plans and passed on the task of building the great, majestic Temple. These next chapters are very descriptive and visual, and you really need to check out the video at the bottom with a 3D computer rendering and a guided tour. It will help you visualize the glory
2 Chronicles 3-5: King Solomon’s New, Epic Temple Is All About God’s Glory Read More »
In the final chapters of 1 Chronicles, in obedience, David hands the reigns to his young son, Solomon, who’s only 14. He is called by God to build the Temple and it was a magnificent temple. But first, David gives the last orders for the staffing of the temple, the plans and the materials to
1 Chronicles Finale: King David Passes On the Building of the Temple of God to Solomon Read More »
Have you ever wondered if God is judging us because of the sinful actions of our leaders? In today’s chapters, we see how the sinful actions of King David trickle down to the people who end up suffering. However, our God shows mercy and lays plans for a future king including Jesus. Let’s dig in…
1 Chronicles 21-22: The Sinful Actions of a Leader Affect the People Read More »
What would you do if God told you, “Nope. You are not to do that,” after you presented a great idea? Would you be mad? Would you be disappointed? David was neither. He was grateful, hopeful even joyful. Why? God gave him a powerful promise. What can we learn from this? Let’s dig in… 1
1 Chronicles 17: God tells David He’s Not the One, but Gives a Powerful Promise 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 »
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 »
Something very significant happened the moment Jesus died. Unfortunately, many people skim over it not realizing how important this epic occurrence was. Today we unveil the tearing of the veil! Seek the truth!
Mark 15:32-47: Jesus Died and the Temple Curtain Was Torn. Why it Happened 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 43: The Glory of God Returns to the Temple Forever! Seek the truth…
Ezekiel 43: The Glory of God Returns to the Temple Forever! Read More »
Ezekiel 40-42: God Reveals His Wonderful, End Time Temple… Seek the Truth…
Ezekiel 40-42: God Reveals His Wonderful, End Time Temple Read More »
Ezekiel 8-11: It’s Painful to Watch God and His Glory Exit the Temple… Seek the truth…
Ezekiel 8-11: It’s Painful to Watch God and His Glory Exit the Temple Read More »
Ezekiel 6-7: Shameless Sinners Beware! Nothing Will Save You on the Judgment Day of God… Seek the truth
Ezekiel 6-7: Shameless Sinners Beware! Nothing Will Save You on the Judgment Day of God Read More »
Jeremiah 39-41: It’s Inevitable! No One Can Stop the Epic Judgment of God! Seek the truth…
Jeremiah 39-41: It’s Inevitable! No One Can Stop the Epic Judgment of God! Read More »
Why Hanukkah is More Than Just a Fun, Jewish Holiday, it’s in the Bible! The History of Hanukkah… Seek the truth…
Why Hanukkah is More Than Just a Fun, Jewish Holiday, it’s in the Bible! Read More »
We look to the hills, does our help come from there? Seek the truth…
Psalms of Ascents: Songs, Focused on God, of Trouble, Trust and Triumph Read More »
