There is a story in the Old Testament, found in 1st Kings, Chapter 18, that details an epic showdown between the Prophet Elijah and the prophets of baal. First, to set the stage, this showdown occurred in the Northern kingdom of Israel (Samaria) during the time of the Divided Kingdom. At that time, c 850BC, … Continue reading Elijah and the prophets of baal
God breaks the silence
When I first began to read the Bible, I wondered why it is that all of those amazing, Miraculous SUPERNATURAL events took place "during Biblical times", but in today's world, God seems kind of silent. I wondered why it is that God raised up "larger than life" Prophets like Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist, and … Continue reading God breaks the silence
What is going on in Israel this month?
Besides the unprecedented RE-elections that are taking place in the Israeli Knesset TODAY, there is a VERY SIGNIFICANT PROPHETIC EVENT taking place in Israel in the month of September 2019. Awhile back, we wrote a very difficult and troubling post titled "Beware the leaven of the Pharisees". It was a difficult post to write and … Continue reading What is going on in Israel this month?
Wide open spaces
Have you ever felt trapped, hemmed in, or cornered? Not too long ago, I watched the movie "San Andreas". There was a very intense scene where a young woman became trapped in a car that was being crushed by giant chunks of falling concrete. A massive earthquake had caused parts of the roof to collapse … Continue reading Wide open spaces
The 9th of Av
Today is the 9th of Av on the Hebrew Calendar, also known as Tisha b'Av. Today is a day of mourning and fasting in Israel because it's a day that commemorates a list of catastrophes for the Jewish people. On this day in HIS STORY, the 10 spies returned with their "bad report". In approximately … Continue reading The 9th of Av
Jehu’s rug
Yesterday, I lay my head down to take a short nap, and dozed off. As I awoke, I heard a word "Jehu's rug". Remembering Jehu as a Biblical figure, I immediately went to Scripture to investigate the potential meaning of this "word". Is this a Word of knowledge from the Lord? If so, what does … Continue reading Jehu’s rug
Nehemiah’s Gates
Nehemiah, Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, returned to Jerusalem with the King's decree to repair Jerusalem's walls and gates which had remained in disrepair and ruin since the time of the Babylonian exile. Although the Temple had been rebuilt, the unwalled city of Jerusalem was not safe because of the hostility of Israel's neighbors. Particularly interesting … Continue reading Nehemiah’s Gates
Rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple
Jeremiah accurately prophesied that after 70 years were complete for Babylon, the Jews would be permitted to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city and the Temple. After Media/Persia conquered Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the Temple. 2 Chronicles … Continue reading Rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple
Purim Blessings
Blessings to all of you! Happy Purim! Tonight, at sunset, the Festival of Purim begins. Purim is a "minor Jewish festival" that falls on the 14th of Adar. A "Jewish" day is always sunset to sunset, so the Festival of Purim begins tonight, March 20th at sunset and will continue through March 21st. Purim is … Continue reading Purim Blessings
Judah’s 70 year exile
The Southern Kingdom of Judah, whose capital was Jerusalem, lasted for approximately 150 years longer than the Northern Kingdom of Israel (aka Samaria or Ephraim) before they, too, were finally sent into exile. YHWH did not divorce Judah, like He did Israel (Samaria). Every single King in the northern Kingdom of Israel was evil. In … Continue reading Judah’s 70 year exile