This morning has had its challenges. I opened up my computer to write today’s post and the lovely “Microsoft Assistant” took it upon herself to take over my computer for updating. That was one hour ago and it’s still only at 48%. So I’m using my phone to post (excuse any typos I may miss!). …
Tag: Prophecy
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.28.19] : Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! How appropriate that today and tomorrow we are reading 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul’s letters to the believers in Thessalonica. Yesterday we learned that Paul initially spent three weeks in this city preaching the gospel, and many believed (both Jews and Greeks). Sometime later, Paul sent Timothy back to the young church to …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [11.07.19]
Today’s read came from Luke 13-18 in which Jesus tells several parables. Jesus tells us there are two types of people: those who will enter the kingdom of heaven, and those who will not. He reminds us that there will come a time when the door to the kingdom will be closed and warns us …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.02.19]
Today we are finishing up the prophecies of Zechariah (chapters 9-14), in which we see two different and distinct descriptions of the promised Messiah. First, He is portrayed as a humble man of peace. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.27.19]
Today’s read of Zechariah 1:7-6:15 describes eight separate visions that the prophet Zechariah experienced. These occurred in the second year of King Darius’ reign, four years before the temple would be completed. At this point, both Zechariah and Haggai are being used to stir up the discouraged Jews to get back to their assigned task. …