The Messianic Prophecies of Zechariah
Zechariah’s prophecy can be broken into two major segments. The first eight chapters mainly address the spiritual restoration of Judah. The remaining chapters (9-14) focus primarily on Israel and her Messiah. This emphasis was crucial to the survival of Israel at this stage in history. As they struggled with no king to re-establish their nation in a largely forgotten…
A Seat at the Table
The Parable of the Prodigal – Cecil May
Auditorium Class. 12-16-18 Thy Word Readings. Luke 15:11-32 If you are doing the readings, this past Thursday had you reading Luke 15:11-32, The Parable of the Prodigal. Again. Read it. It is the story of the Jews/Gentiles – cf. Rom. Chapter 1-2 – Gentiles are bad and Jews are just as bad in their own way. It is the story of a parent, who has very different children, and…
The Days of Haggai
Haggai is the first of the post-exilic prophets. His name means “my feast” which likely means that he was born on or near a prominent Jewish festival. He is mentioned twice in the book of Ezra (5:1; 6:14). He is a contemporary of Zechariah, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Ezekiel. Haggai’s ministry focused on the remnant return of Jews of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin from their…
Do the Fundamentals – Danny Sullivan
Sunday Bible Study – Tom Kloske
The Fascinating Story of Esther
The Old Testament book of Esther is one of the most fascinating in all Scripture. It is widely known for the fact that God is never specifically mentioned, yet his presence is seen throughout in “coincidences” and ironic reversals of fate—all accomplishing the purpose of rescuing his people.
The Least of These – Danny Dodd
Why I Like Hezekiah – Cecil May
What is to Love About Hezekiah? 2 Chronicles 29-32
The Life and Times of the Kings
Our daily Bible reading text of 2 Chronicles 13-27 is filled with fascinating stories of the life and times of some of the kings of Judah and Israel (also shared with added detail in 1 Kings 15-2 Kings 15). Often these accounts of their reigns include palace intrigue, political maneuvering, wars, murder and incredible violence, as well as disregard for God and his…