Category: Devotional Readings

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Matthew 17 – Reflections on the Transfiguration

Ron Francis

On our trip to Israel we explored for four days the regions up north near the sea of Galilee and beyond it. One of the sites we visited was Mount Tabor.Christian tradition since the fourth century has placed the site of the Transfiguration as the top of Mount Tabor, near Nazareth. There, St. Helen (approx.… Continue reading Matthew 17 – Reflections on the Transfiguration

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Zephaniah 1:5 – Reflections on false gods….

Ron Francis

Caesarea Philippi - Ancient Greek: Καισαρεία Φιλίππεια or Caesarea Paneas (Καισαρεία Πανειάς); called "Neronias" for a short period of time - was an ancient Roman city located at the southwestern base of Mount Hermon. It was adjacent to a spring, grotto and related shrines dedicated to the Greek god Pan, and called "Paneas" since the Hellenistic period, a name which mutated… Continue reading Zephaniah 1:5 – Reflections on false gods….

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Nehemiah 4 – Reflections on walls, watches and swords

Ron Francis

Having now been to Israel and Jerusalem I've experienced the reality of the 21st century application of this chapter. The need for walls of protection, particularly around the West Bank and in or near Jersusalem is a prominent feature. Read how this is applied in Nehemiah's time some 2,500 years ago.Also note the opposition to… Continue reading Nehemiah 4 – Reflections on walls, watches and swords