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Come to the Table
As I prayed for a friend . . . Lord, what would you like to do for her? I began to sense a strong feeling of fear. Would you like to give that fear to the Lord? I handed the fear to the Lord and it looked like cards turned face upwards. Showing the cards.… Read more
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The Wisdom of God in Christ and His Saints, as Described in the Pauline Epistles
The search for wisdom continues to be among humanity’s chief pursuits. Yet, what is wisdom? In the words of David Penchansky, “. . . God embedded knowledge in the structure of things. The wise person observes discerned patterns, which he or she extrapolates into principles. The wise ones live according to these principles.”[1] In this… Read more
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The Life of Christ: A Chronological Harmony of the Four Gospels (NKJV)
Follow the link below to view my Chronological Bible (New King James Version), which organizes the biblical text according to the chronological sequence of events. To Cite, please use the following: Yanko, Joelle. A Chronological Harmony of the Four Gospels (NKJV). ofhisglory.com, Fall 2019. Last revised September 28, 2020. Read more
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Song of Songs 7-8
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… Read more
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Song of Songs 4-6
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… Read more
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Song of Songs 1-3
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… Read more
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Isaiah Section Summaries
Painting: The Prophecy of Isaiah by Marc Chagall, 1960’s Isaiah 1-5: God’s Approaching Salvation Through Judgment Isaiah chapters 1-5 stand as an overture to the book of Isaiah. Here, God reveals His verdict of judgment against Israel and the reasons why He has a controversy with her. She is described as rebellious, her religion insincere,… Read more
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End-time Message of Matthew 24: Summary
Pictured: Enrique Simonet – Flevit super illam 1892 In Matthew 24 Jesus answers His disciples’ questions of: 1. When will the destruction of the temple be?, 2. What will be the sign of His coming?, and 3. What will be the sign of the end of the age? Jesus answers in three stages: 1.Twelve signs… Read more
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It is Not Possible to Change What God Has Revealed in His Word: Regarding Substitutionary Atonement
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… Read more
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Daniel: Chapter Summaries and Outlines
Daniel 1 Section Summary: Chapters 1-6 The book of Daniel can be divided into two main parts. The first six chapters describe the biography of Daniel as he served in the courts of Babylon, and the last six chapters contain four prophetic revelations. This biographical section, which will be outlined below, must also be viewed… Read more
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Race and America in 2019: Facilitating Discussions on Race
Project Objective: Imagine you are building a church in an inner city that is racially divided, violent, poverty stricken, and has a slew of social and economic problems. You are the pastoral leaders and you need to build a biblical foundation amongst yourselves and in your church in order to provide space for unity to… Read more
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Daniel 1: What kind of community formed teenagers like Daniel and his friends?
In the first chapter of Daniel a pattern of heart posture and spiritual disciplines can be found that carry broad applications for Christian discipleship. One of the wonders found in this chapter is how such godly characters were found in such young teenagers. In light of such a wonder, the real goal in the discipleship… Read more
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The End Time Message in Zephaniah
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… Read more
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Meditation on Isaiah 62: The Beauty of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge
“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… Read more
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Meditation on Isaiah 62 – 63: 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… Read more
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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Eschatology
All scripture references are from the New King James Version God’s People are those who are in christ and have the holy spirit; an eschatological community, awaiting the fullness at the second coming of christ The main storyline throughout the Scriptures is God creating a people in the earth as his dwelling place.‘I will take… Read more
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Chapter by chapter Reflection on: Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God by Gordon D. Fee
Chapter 1: A “Theology” of the Spirit? The Spirit in Pauline Theology The Holy Spirit is an essential person of the Godhead in the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. The Old Covenant was discontinued and the Spirit, the presence of God, left the Temple. On the other hand, the New Covenant was continued and fulfilled… Read more
...and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 