Faith and Christianity, New Testament & Psalms 2019, Reflections on Israel, Regulative Principle

Commandments – Do we listen any better today?

For some time now I have been trying to understand the mystery of character of worship and faith as seen in the majority of the visible church. If you really take the time to research the size of the world community that in some way, shape or purpose uses the name of Jesus or Christ… Continue reading Commandments – Do we listen any better today?

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Matthew 24 – Reflections on the destruction of Jerusalem and the End of Days

I will try to limit my comments today. We will see how that works out.I lean towards the interpretation of this chapter as revealing both the forthcoming destruction of Jerusalem to take place in 70 AD, and in the final return of Christ at the End of Days.As for the 70 AD portion, Luke seems… Continue reading Matthew 24 – Reflections on the destruction of Jerusalem and the End of Days

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Nehemiah 11 – Chosen to live in Jerusalem

Interesting to reflect upon this today as Isreal has established it's capital in Jerusalem, the city is amazing in it's first sight as you drive up the hills and into the city. We learned that all buildings are required to have white limestone exteriors, which make the amazing visual effect as you view the building… Continue reading Nehemiah 11 – Chosen to live in Jerusalem

Devotional Readings, Reflections on Israel

Zechariah 2 – Reflections on the Walls

Having been to Jerusalem I retain images of both the old wall excavated under the current city, the remaining Wailing Wall portion, and the ever present Muslim wall towering around the Old City.Certainly reading today's final OT chapter one sees the special place Jerusalem holds in God's sight.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Zech.2A Vision of a Man with a Measuring… Continue reading Zechariah 2 – Reflections on the Walls