In our last article, we established the background upon which we can now appreciate the story of Job. It began when the sons of God came to present themselves before Yahweh. Amongst those who came together that day, there was a certain adversary of Job’s, a cynical, bitter, envious protagonist, and as a result of […]
Jonah the Prophet and the Goodness of God
There are two Old Testament prophetical books whose message is specifically about one ancient city. They are Jonah and Nahum. Their words were directed against Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire. We could say that the story of Jonah is about the goodness of God, while the message of Nahum is about His severity. […]
Have You Considered My Servant Job?
If we were to summarize the overall force and power of the Book of Job, it would be with this phrase: “Prepare to meet thy God”. That’s exactly what we’re about to do, through the eyes of one of the greatest men that ever walked the face of this earth – the man of whom […]
Daniel in the Lion’s Den – How it Foretold Christ’s Crucifixion
Believe it or not, the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den is one of the many proofs that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Why? Because as we shall see, it is a story that foreshadowed the process by which the Lord Jesus Christ would also be condemned and finally, put to […]
The Sixth Vial and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
“The Sixth Vial” is the term by which the plague that brings about the return of Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, is most commonly known. In more modern versions, these seven judgements are called “the bowls of the wrath of God”. This article is particularly concerned with the sixth. The Sixth Vial is […]
Seventy Weeks Prophecy of Daniel and the Sabbatical Years
The seventy weeks prophecy of Daniel was given by the angel Gabriel in answer to a very fervent prayer. As the end of Babylon’s supremacy drew closer, Daniel had “understood by books” from the writings of Jeremiah, that 70 years would be accomplished in the desolations of Jerusalem, after which, there would be a restoration […]
The Book of Esther – A Story of Courage and Faith
The Book of Esther is well known among the Jewish people. In fact, it is read by them every year during the Feast of Purim and has become to them a story of national pride. But it is also a wonderful story of courage and faith. The Book of Esther is also rich in types […]
The King of the North and the King of the South
In Daniel 11:40 we read of “the king of the North and the King of the South” engaging in battle at “the time of the end.” While the setting of this prophecy is quite clear (the time of the end), understanding who the kings represent is more complicated. To understand who these kings are, we […]
Jezebel in the Bible and the Lessons She Teaches Us
If ever there was an example of how one woman’s influence can make or break a man then Jezebel in the Bible would have to be it. She was originally a Sidonian princess who married King Ahab of Israel and became the infamous nemesis of Elijah the prophet. Jezebel was one of those strong personalities […]
Abraham and Isaac – A Pattern of Things to Come
Did you know that the Genesis story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the outstanding internal proofs that the Bible has been given to us by God? It is well established that this story was in the hands of the Jews long before the time of Jesus Christ – and yet it contains undeniable […]