Nahum is a sequel to Jonah really. God extended His grace to the Assyrians in Jonah - who temporarily repented - but eventually they returned to their wicked ways. Now…
God continues to speak through Nahum the prophet concerning Assyria's coming downfall. He uses many wordplays and references to King Ashurbanipal's cruel treatment of people to bring charges of injustice…
The book of Nahum is a small, not well known book in the prophets that deals with judgment against the Assyrians. God graciously sent Jonah to preach repentance to the…
Solomon pursues the meaning of life in Ecclesiastes. When he looks at life "under the sun" he doesn't see purpose but when he looks at life from god's perspective he…
The historical feast of Tabernacles focuses on Israel's end of harvest season celebration and reflection on God's provision during the 40 years in the wilderness. Prophetically, Tabernacles points forward to…
The next Fall Feast on Israel's calendar is the Day of Atonement. On the first day of the month, the Feast of trumpets announced one had 9 days to prepare…
This year we are following the biblical Feasts of Israel as they occur on the calendar. The spring Feasts foreshadowed Jesus' first coming and we will see that the Fall…
As Peter responds to God's leading to go to Caesarea and meet Cornelius, he then understands that god wants him to share Christ with Cornelius and his family. To Peter…
Peter is called by God to reach out to a Gentile. God has to change Peter's attitude towards Gentiles who need Jesus just as much as anyone. What attitudes do…
The scene shifts from Paul back to Peter who ventures beyond Jerusalem for a change and is led to Lydda and Joppa. He heals people at these places and the…