“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham …” (Matthew 1:1) He was born in Bethlehem, IsraelHe lived in God’s country, IsraelHe was of the tribe of JudahHe was a descendant of DavidHe is called “the Messiah,” - - the Anointed One of GodHe lived among His … Continue reading JESUS, THE SON OF GOD, IS A JEW
Category: Israel
JERUSALEM: SOME OBSERVATIONS
ITS BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION “Jerusalem” is found some 814 times in the Bible. The name itself means “foundation of peace.” Its birth is mentioned in Ezekiel 16:3.Another name for Jerusalem is “Salem” (Genesis 14:18), where Melchizedek “King of Righteousness” was the king in Abraham’s time - - c. 2,000 B.C.“Jerusalem” is first found in Joshua 10:1. … Continue reading JERUSALEM: SOME OBSERVATIONS
The Jew: The Central Focus of God’s Prophetic Program
He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac, And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel as an everlasting covenant, (Psalm 105:8–10) Introduction: Few will argue that Judaism began with Abraham (c. 2000 B.C.).Many will … Continue reading The Jew: The Central Focus of God’s Prophetic Program
Jerusalem: God’s City
“Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the midst of the nations and the countries all around her’” (Ezekiel 5:5) “And it shall happen in that day that I (God) will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all people; all who would heave it away will surely be … Continue reading Jerusalem: God’s City
The God of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob
Although the historical setting of these 3 patriarchs (or Hebrew forefathers) is found in the Book of Genesis (chapters 12-36) - - Abraham (chapters 12-25); Isaac (chapters 25-26); Jacob (chapters 27-36) - - their mention is spread throughout the Scriptures: The phrase “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” is found no less than 12 … Continue reading The God of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob
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