Obedience Unto Life
Every year since 1973, the epic movie The Ten Commandments has aired on network TV at Easter. This film was directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille & released in…
Will the Real Israel Please Stand Up?
Events in Israel continue apace. The Israeli Defense Forces have initiated ground operations in the Gaza Strip in order to destroy Hamas and rescue Israeli hostages. The war has transfixed…
Introductions, Please
In 1968, the Rolling Stones released a new album entitled Beggars Banquet. The lead track was a song called Sympathy for the Devil, composed primarily by lead singer Mick Jagger…
Let’s Choose Life and Prosperity
Just before entering the promised land, the children of Israel were encamped beyond the Jordan River in the land of Moab. God had brought Israel out of bitter slavery in…
The King of the Psalms
The book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of the scriptures, no doubt because these works resonate so deeply with the human condition. For thousands of years,…
The Story of the Royal Priesthood
Two weeks ago, we explored the theme of royalty in the Bible. We discovered that human beings were created in order to exercise God's sovereignty over the world. Through proper…
The Mysterious Allure of Royalty
This past weekend the United Kingdom celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Elizabeth began her reign on February…
The Plans I Have For You
Did you know that the book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible? True, the book of Psalms has far more chapters (150) than Jeremiah (52). However, Jeremiah…
What is Faith?
We're in a blog series entitled "faith and works." We've covered a lot of ground, and we shall very soon be in a position to address the key New Testament…
Restoring Israel’s Fortunes
We noted in the last blog that the true worship of God cannot be separated from obedience to God's commands. Specifically, we looked at two passages from the prophets: Isaiah…