Some of you are familiar with the book written several years ago by Jonathan Cahn called The Harbinger (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IYEQKI/). In examining the ancient prophecies of Israel, Cahn saw a parallel warning that applied to America. His book and explanation were controversial, but Bible prophecy always is. The initial warning that Isaiah related from the Lord…
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Isaiah 3:9 – They Proclaim Their Sin
The first several chapters of Isaiah read as if God could be speaking to us today. God called Isaiah to proclaim Israel’s sin so as to awaken the people to their danger of imminent judgment. He cared deeply for His children Israel, but they were indifferent. By this time in their history, God’s Chosen People…
Ecclesiastes 7:25 – The Wickedness of Folly
When Solomon became king at a young age following the death of his father David, he approached God and prayed mightily to Him. His heart was right with the Lord. Because of this, Yahweh answered Him. God declared that since Solomon desired nothing for himself but wisdom in order to govern the people of Israel…
2 Corinthians 3:14 – Their Minds Were Hardened
The nation of Israel had everything going for it. After all, when God has specially chosen you to be the focus and recipient of the purpose and destiny He has planned for mankind, surely He would pour out incredible mercy and goodness upon you. That’s certainly the case, but Israel squandered it. God gave Moses…
Proverbs 7:27 – The Way to Sheol
Proverbs 7-8 provides the contrast between one who is faithful and one who is not. These chapters speak of the adulteress and the woman called Wisdom. The adulteress is always scheming how to gain illicit love; Wisdom demonstrates the benefits of seeking righteousness. When the master of the adulteress’ house leaves, she diligently prepares for…
Proverbs 1:26 – Laughing at Calamity
The Lord minces no words as to how He blesses those who honor Him and curses those who despise Him. The opening chapters of Proverbs spell out for us the ways God does this. They also prompt the question: Why would any not follow the ways of the Lord? The answer is that those who…