When did Israel become God’s Chosen People? How did that come about? Before Israel was a nation, God dealt directly with all peoples of the world. From the time of Adam and Eve’s banishing from the Garden of Eden, the Lord was known by men and present in his affairs. From the point at which…
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1 King’s 19:10 – Elijah’s Lament
Elijah obeyed the Lord and received His blessings for his faithfulness, but that didn’t stop the prophet from fearing for his life at the hand of man. Because of the tasks that God had Elijah perform, his life was constantly in danger. In his human frailty, he grew weary and depressed. Yet, Yahweh came to…
Judges 6:31 – Contending for Baal
Why is it that those who follow other gods feel they have to protect their god; that he cannot do the work of protecting himself? I’m thinking specifically of Islam right now with the followers of Allah, but this certainly applies to every other god. All of them apparently need their followers to act in…
Awaken Prophecy Update 3-24-21: Pagan America
Awaken Bible Prophecy Update 3-24-21: Pagan America Discussion Points: * California Aztec worship * Pledge of Allegiance to Allah * Wiccan prayers in Iowa government * Indian goddess Kali * Hillsong & Halloween * A Children’s Book of Demons Sources: California Aztec worship: https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-schools-aztec-gods Pledge of Allegiance to Allah: https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/fort-collins-high-school-club-recites-pledge-allegiance-arabic-places-america-allah/ https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lawsuit-public-school-forced-my-child-to-convert-to-islam Wiccan prayers in…
Numbers 25:1-3 – Yoked to Baal
The Israelites had a constant problem. Despite the presence of Yahweh in many forms, and in their witnessing His awesome majesty, the children of Israel simply couldn’t help themselves. They seemed to have an irresistible urge to follow any god but the One who actually delivered them from slavery. While in Moabite territory, the Israelites…
The Blasphemy of Jesus
When reading Matthew 26 where Jesus is brought before the Sanhedrin for them to judge Him, no doubt you’ve seen the extreme reaction by Caiaphas the high priest. Caiaphas is interrogating Jesus and is getting frustrated because He doesn’t say a word in His defense. Finally, in this confrontation Caiaphas has had enough. Matthew 26:62-66…