NEED WE REMIND OURSELVES?
Those who hate evil need not be intimidated into silence.
Wisely Seek
What distinguished the wise men from their contemporaries was their ability to recognize the signs of the times and respond appropriately.
SUNDAY MEDITATION: Praise Endures Forever!
The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.
God With Us—Absolute Deity
That His humanity is coupled with absolute deity defines the uniqueness of the Incarnation.
God With Us—Perfect Humanity
When we ponder Jesus’ humanity a completely different portrait emerges!
Immanuel—God With Us
Jesus’ humanity did not diminish His deity. And, His deity in no way invalidated His humanity.
The Prophetic Word and the Christmas Story
God’s Word is still the supreme authority on the subject of Christmas.
A Child Is Born
Isaiah’s message to the beleaguered nation pierced the darkness like a pinpoint of light at the end of a tunnel.
The Shepherds Speak
The drama unfolding on the night of Jesus’ birth has captured the imagination of Christians through the centuries.
The Time Came
In the same way a builder prepares a foundation and frames the walls of a house before attaching the roof, God prepared for the most transformative event in human history.
When the Set Time Had Fully Come
History is not careening out of control toward an uncertain end, but rather is unfolding according to an overarching plan.
God’s Unfolding Plan
Nothing was left to chance or last minute improvisation in God’s plan.
Pinpointing the Nativity
Almost all of the proposed scenarios use the starting point of the angel Gabriel’s appearance to Zacharias.
I HEARD THE BELLS . . . IN MERRY OLD ENGLAND
God is not detached from creation or surprised by current events.
Light Conquers Darkness
As you enjoy the lights of the season, remember that the Judeo-Christian world celebrates the reality that light always conquers darkness!
Chanukah—The Story of a Few Devout Men
The celebration of Chanukah highlights not just the miracle of the oil for the Temple Menorah, but also the ability of a few to restore the light of truth when darkness threatens to overwhelm.
Angelic Close Encounters
When we say Merry Christmas, we’re proclaiming the fulfillment of the message as prophesied by the angel Gabriel!
The Promise
God’s covenants and prophecies given to Israel concerning the promised Savior converged in the birth of Jesus the Christ.
Angels on Assignment
The Bible plainly reveals that angels are not a quaint representation of an incorporeal force emanating from God.
Truth About Angels
Angels are awesome beings that do not acquiesce to the quirks of popular opinion or the desires of individuals.
Cherubim
Don’t allow familiar perceptions of angels to undermine their vital role in the outworking of God’s plan for history.
The Primeval Prophecy
We rarely connect the primeval prophecy to the celebration of Christmas.
A Singularly Distinctive Sign
The sign given to the house of David had no specified time frame for its fulfillment. The embedded message to Ahaz did.
Pinpointing Messiah’s Birthplace
The tower of the flock that Mary and Joseph passed entering Bethlehem may have been their only hope for shelter and seclusion.
Take a Closer Look!
The true environment for the Nativity was likely not what we typically envision.
The Light Has Shined
Open your heart to Christmas by taking a fresh look at the biblical narrative.
Oh Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down
Embrace Thanksgiving Day 2020.
What Makes American Thanksgiving Different?
Thanksgiving Day is an opportunity to collectively unite as a nation expressly for the purpose of thanking God.
When Thanksgiving Was About Gratitude
Memories may last a lifetime. God’s mercy, however, endures forever. Praise the Lord!
Genuine Thanksgiving
Genuine thanksgiving gives testimony to God’s greatness that draws the attention of others to His work in our lives.
Kristallnacht Warning
On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, renew your commitment to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.
National Day of Prayer
Pray about everything all the time.
Shemini Atzeret 5781
Whether celebrated on one or two days, Shemini Atzeret is a joyous occassion.
Sukkot 5781
Sukkot 5781 is a reminder of God’s continuing watchcare of Israel.
The Azazel Story of Redemption
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Yom Kippur 5781
Yom Kippur is the one day where the normal routine in Israel stops as the nation reflects on repentance.
Historic and Prophetic Implications for 5781
The Stage Is Being Set for Last Days Scenarios.
Watch, Stand Fast in the Faith
We are not members of the Corinthian church, but the apostle Paul’s intent is easily discerned.
He Dwells Between the Cherubim (Psalm 99:1-5, 9)
Don’t assume that God is aloof or disconnected from creation.
God Sees All (Psalm 11:4-7)
God sees all! With His searching and piercing gaze, God scrutinizes the actions of men.
Rest In Hope (Psalm 16:7-9)
David’s testimony reminds us that hope is not dependent on our circumstances.
Tu B’Av
The Bible holds the key to understanding why this holiday is on the Hebrew calendar.
They Shall Raise Up the Former Desolations
When Messiah establishes His Messianic Kingdom, God’s promises to Israel will be accomplished and the mourning associated with Tisha B’Av will no longer be relevant.
Pentecost—Why the Church Should Celebrate
The ingathering of souls as Peter preached on Shavuot was just the beginning of the harvest.
Celebrating Bikkurim and Shavuot
God used the spring feast of Shavuot as a reminder that He is the source of all that is good in life.
The Anniversary of the Six-Day War
The truth as documented by the facts is inescapable. In a defensive war for survival, Israel pushed back persistent enemies obsessed with annihilation and emerged triumphant in 1967.
Yom Yerushalayim
On Yom Yerushalayim, lovers of Zion worldwide celebrate the liberation and reunification of the Eternal City of Jerusalem.
Ascension Day Matters
Ascension Day matters because it’s the annual reminder to live with expectancy!
Celebrate the Miracle of Israel!
Use Israel’s Independence Day to renew your passion for the Bible.
The Guardian of Israel (Psalm 121)
As pilgrims passed through the beauty of the Judean highlands, the hills were a visible reminder that the Guardian of Israel was none other than the Creator of heaven and earth.
Yom Hazikaron: Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism
This year because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the IDF will hold a candlelight vigil in 53 cemeteries in Israel.
The Slippery Path of Misguided Expediency
Even before the Mandate of Palestine was granted to the British government by the League of Nations in 1920 and confirmed in 1922, it became evident that implementation of the declaration would not be as straightforward as many hoped.
Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
The question for Christians is not What could we do? after the fact. Rather, “What can I do to combat anti-Semitism today?”
Finding Peace in the Chaos of the Storm
The foundation for stability in our circumstances requires choosing what fills our mind.
Putting Life Into Perspective
The worldwide disruption created by COVID-19 is an opportunity explore the greatness of our awesome God.
Press Toward the Goal
Like an athlete competing in a race, Christians must focus on the objective, which is none other than the Lord Himself.
Trusting God in Unknown Territory
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
HOLY WEEK: Hallelujah! He Lives!
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a non-negotiable and foundational tenet of Christianity.
HOLY WEEK: Behold the Man
And who will declare His generation? For He was cut off from the land of the living for the transgressions of My people He was stricken. And they made His grave with the wicked, but with the rich at His death, because He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.
GOOD FRIDAY: Who Has Believed Our Report?
The portrayal of Messiah’s sufferings in the 53rd chapter of Isaiah draws us to a profound assessment. No one is exempt; our condition is innate: “All we like sheep have gone astray.”
HOLY WEEK: Proclaim the Lord’s Death Till He Comes
The Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’
Passover 5780
My warmest wishes for a meaningful Passover.
Egypt Was Glad When They Departed
He brought out His people with joy, His chosen ones with gladness.
PALM SUNDAY: Foreordained Before the Foundation of the World
Beginning with His entrance into Jerusalem, everything Jesus experienced during His final week of ministry was foreordained as a set time in God’s redemptive plan.
PALM SUNDAY: Prophesied Procession
What appeared to be a spontaneous gathering in the village of Bethany in reality was a set time predicted by the prophet Zechariah.
PALM SUNDAY: Steadfast Journey
Fully aware of how events would unfold, Jesus approached Jerusalem not with fear or anxiety, but with purpose and unwavering resolve.
Pray Like Abraham
Abraham’s example is so compelling because he had the chutzpah to bargain with the Lord on behalf of the people of Sodom.
HOPE IN ADONAI
Possessing infinite power to deal with every crisis, God is incapable of being too busy or too distracted to care.
Everyone who loves the Bible should celebrate Purim and thank God for preserving His Chosen People
Therefore the Jews of the villages who dwelt in the unwalled towns celebrated the fourteenth day of the month of Adar with gladness and feasting, as a holiday, and for sending presents to one another.
The Choice to Fulfill Destiny
Esther’s decision to risk death to avert the annihilation of the Jewish population of Persia stands as a heroic model for all people of biblical faith.
The Futility of Anti-Semitic Schemes
With the resurgence of anti-Semitism, the Old Testament book of Esther provides a strong reminder that those who devise plans to harm the Jewish people do so at their own peril.
Providential Intervention at Work
God set the stage. But, the players still had a choice as to whether they would fulfill their destiny.
Shall Not the Judge of All the Earth Do Right? (Genesis 18)
Although His righteousness obligates Him to judge wickedness, the Lord not only hears, but answers the intercessory prayers of the righteous.
Extreme Faith
The Lord’s announcement was no surprise to Abraham. He had heard it only a few days earlier. The message was for Sarah.
Bold Faith (Genesis 14-15)
Like all men of faith, Abram did not sit idle when he had resources available to help family.
Tu B’Shevat—The New Year for Trees
Christians can help restore what was lost through eco-agro-terrorism last year. Planting trees in Israel with Olive Tree Alliance is a beautiful way to show you care!
INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: We Remember
That the Nazis were obsessed with record keeping and marked victims with correlating tattoos is proof, that the Holocaust is historical fact revisionists cannot erase.
Active Faith
After Lot moved to the Jordan Valley, God encouraged Abram by renewing His original promise.
Abram Moved His Tent by the Terebinth Trees (Genesis 13:14-18)
A well-watered and fertile area situated around 3,000 feet above sea level, the location was ideal and became Abram’s primary residence for the remainder of his life.
Lot Chose for Himself (Genesis 13:10-13)
Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt.
Don’t Miss Your Wake Up Call!
Christians need to be awakened. We must be alert! We cannot afford the luxury of dozing in spiritual slumber.
That We Might Receive the Adoption as Sons
While the Western world seems to have forgotten the significance, our celebration of Jesus’ birth is an acknowledgement of the historically documented truth that God appointed set times to accomplish His purposes
