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Israel, the seedbed for good to all nations:

Ps 67:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.>> God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy … Continue reading

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Scapegoat

Usually considered one to take the blame/consequences for another’s actions, the scapegoat foreshadowed the Messiah bearing our sins away. The scapegoat was chosen by lot to be presented “alive before the lord”. This was part of the atonement process for … Continue reading

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Passover Lamb

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29) John the Baptist made reference to the Passover lamb in his observation of Jesus. … Continue reading

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. . to do Your will . .

God gave two major covenants which coalesced a society under His governance. One was given through Moses and one through Jesus of Nazareth. Here is the heart of the covenants and the change: Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into … Continue reading

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A Magnified Office

The apostles of Jesus Christ were given a great responsibility. Through them God established His revelation for the ages, as witnessed by these few references: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all … Continue reading

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a Prophet. . .like unto me. .

“ The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken. . ” (Deut.18:15) Moses was a unique prophet: He stood among his … Continue reading

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A throne? A house? A kindom?

“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of … Continue reading

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Battles (pt.1)

There are three theaters of battle: the earth, the inner man, and the realm of angels. The greatest impact is from the inner man. The “inner man” is a biblical term as referenced in Eph 3:16 – “That he would grant … Continue reading

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days, months, times, and years. . .

God gave to Israel three annual holy days wherein all males of the land were called to the place where God established His name: Passover, First Fruits, and Tabernacles. Also given was the solemn national day of Atonement for remembrance … Continue reading

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Specifics

There is difficulty with the many publications which purport to divine the word of prophecy (aside from all the commercialism). It has to do with specifics. Prophecy is not meant to be clearly understood until after the events occurred. “We … Continue reading

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blindness in part

“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.” Rom. … Continue reading

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Cherubim with sunglasses

Inside the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high. (I Kings 6:23) This was in the sanctuary of Solomon’s temple. Did the artisan(s) include sunglasses or perhaps sideburns on the Cherubim? What aesthetics were … Continue reading

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promise

The world of the Gentiles (Nations) was not raised up for the sake of bringing forth the Messiah. Called out from Ur of the Chaldees,  Abram was given the promise that through his lineage the Messiah would come. Therefore a … Continue reading

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boast not

“Boast not against the branches.” (Rom. 11:1) How would one do this who believes Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah ? Any believer who refers to the Jews in a derogatory manor would violate this command from God. Of course, … Continue reading

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empty prospect

From time to time we read about those who are anxiously waiting and/or working for the re-building of the Temple in Jerusalem. Who knows what the future will bring? However it may be, the prospect seems empty inasmuch as its substance … Continue reading

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