Why God is not done with Israel. Key themes to understand, to intercede for Israel. I. Who is Israel? God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham that has three main aspects: they will be a great nation (innumerable descendants), a blessed nation (saved), and through them all the earth will be blessed. Through Abraham, Isaac, …
Featured Image: Marc Chagall, Song of Songs IV, 1958 Where the third chapter of Song of Songs ends with the Bride gaining revelation of the cross and resurrection of Christ, the fourth chapter begins with the Bride’s identity in Christ and the sixth chapter ends in her victory through His victory. Finally, in the seventh chapter …
Featured Image: Marc Chagall, Song of Songs III, 1960 Summaries and reflections on Song of Solomon 4-6 Where the third chapter of Song of Solomon ends with the Bride gaining revelation of the cross and resurrection of Christ, the fourth chapter begins with the Bride’s identity in Christ and the sixth chapter ends in her …
Featured Image: Marc Chagall, Song of Songs III, 1960 Chapter summaries and reflections on Song of Solomon 1-3 In the first chapter of Song of Solomon, the Shulamite woman seeks the kisses of the king’s mouth, symbolizing the believer seeking the words of God. When we hear what God speaks it heals us and drowns …
Pictured: The Mystic Lamb by Hubrecht and Jan van Eyck, 15th Century A Response to: "Leviticus 17:11" written by the Director of Education and Counselling of Jews for Judaism (Canada), Rabbi Michael Skobac. His article linked: Click here I. Does Leviticus 17:11 Concern Atonement? Rabbi Michael Skobac begins by quoting from Leviticus 17:10-12 and commenting, “What …
Zephaniah 1-3 The main theme throughout Zephaniah chapter one is "the day of the Lord," which event is spoken of 14 times in this passage with the following negative descriptions: at hand, sacrifice, punishment, crying, wrath, trouble, distress, wasteness, desolation, darkness, gloominess, clouds and thick darkness, trumpet, and alarm. It is spoken to Israel, but …
“The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory.” (Isaiah 62:2) Isaiah 62:2 reveals the heart and motives of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge. His heart is selflessly given and moved towards the redemption of his people. There is no selfish vindication to be found. Rather, he desires to invite others into …
Continue reading Meditation on Isaiah 62: The Beauty of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge
The judgements of God are for the salvation of mankind and are centered around the redemptive acts of God in and through the Messiah, Jesus. Thus, they are unto an ultimate victory and cleansing of the failure and sin of man. This care is clear in these passages, as it is God who initiates man’s …
Continue reading Meditation on Isaiah 62 – 63: The Beauty of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge
Whereas Romans chapters one through four deal with man’s universal need for salvation and God’s provided righteousness through faith, chapters five through eight reveal the levels of freedom now available for the believer. In Christ, the believer is free from the wrath of God, sin, the Law, and death itself. These four worked together to …
Continue reading Alive to Christ: A Summary of the Book of Romans, Chapters 7-8, 12-16
All scripture references are from the New King James Version Romans 9:1-3 — Paul’s intercessory calling and ministry to Israel and the gentiles Paul was called by God to bring the Gospel to the Gentiles, to the seats of influence, and to Israel; however, even his ministry to the Gentiles worked to bring Israel to …
...and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 