Now these are the nations that the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan. It was only in order that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, to teach war to those who had not known it before….
Posts Categorized: Persecution
Mark 4:26-29 – How Grows the Kingdom?
Many have attempted over the years to thwart the growth of God’s Kingdom. Incited by Satan and his minions, men have done all in their power to keep the Gospel from going forth and “infecting” others. The topic reminds me of numerous examples where – on the surface – it appears as though the God…
Matthew 26:59 – Seeking False Testimony
Can you imagine the animosity the religious leaders had against Jesus? One could definitively say that His Words certainly didn’t tickle their itching ears. Quite the opposite. Every Word Jesus uttered must have grated on them and aroused their sensibilities against Him. To relate these hateful thoughts and feelings to current events, think about how…
Matthew 24:7 – Don’t Be Deceived
The end of the age is coming. Jesus warned His disciples that this world as we know it has a finite life span. Unfortunately, through the years, Jesus’ Words have been twisted and misunderstood. Among other disputes within the church that have arisen from this teaching is the timing of how all this will occur….
Exodus 13:9 – A Sign on Hand & Forehead
As Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, God communicated several key points He wanted them to recognize. They were to remember this day through the eating of unleavened bread and the consecration of their firstborn. God wanted them to know that He was bringing them into a land of His choosing through…
Exodus 2:3,10 – What Moses Represents
Certain incidents in the Bible often foreshadow other events yet to come. This idea comprises the concept of typology. Typology is a symbolic representation, usually showing something in the Old Testament in one manner to portray what will happen in the New Testament. An familiar example of typology may be the Exodus of the Hebrew…