As noted in previous studies, the latter section of the book of Genesis is prophetic in nature (chapters 37-50). The future leadership of the nation of Israel is described hundreds of years before the fact. Joseph is a unique type of Messiah. His descendants, Ephraim and Manasseh will become leaders of the northern tribes of Israel. Judah, on the other hand, will be the dominant tribe in the south. Through Judah, God will preserve a remnant to complete His purpose of redemption. Messiah will come from the tribe of Judah. Even though the division of Israel between Judah and Joseph is only temporarily healed from time to time during the first kingdom era (1447 – 586 BC/BCE), the unification of the whole house of Israel will be accomplished in the diaspora. Ezekiel prophesied of this unification (Ezekiel 37:15-23).
[Read more…] about Bible Study: Genesis 44-47Is Christian Zionism Heresy?
In recent comments, Tucker Carlson stated that Christian Zionism is a heresy that should not be embraced by Christians. This video investigates the broad Biblical basis for Zionism – Israel’s mandate to live in the Land of Israel.
[Read more…] about Is Christian Zionism Heresy?Revival in the US and Spiritual Identity with Israel
Is the revival among young adults in the US sustainable? Understanding how our national identity changes when we become followers of Messiah Jesus is key to the current movements ability to be more than a “MAGA” movement dressed in Christian garb.
Is the Israel-Iran War the Beginning of Armageddon?
The Book of Revelation speaks of the battle of Armageddon. Is the current conflict between Israel and Iran connected to it? We’ll look at the conflict between God’s plan to dwell in our midst and the opposition by the nations of the world. God promises judgment to the nations but deliverance and reconciliation to individual people. Armageddon is not the end of the world but the beginning of a new age of deliverance, peace and beauty.
The Significance of Jerusalem Day
The most significant event of the 20th Century will one day be recognized as a turning point in world history. Jerusalem Day marks the establishment of Jewish control over biblical Jerusalem and the Temple Mount that occurred on the 28th of Iyar or June 6, 1967. Jeremiah, Isaiah and Zechariah – among the other biblical prophets – as well as Jesus placed special significance on Jerusalem and its return to Jewish sovereignty.
Hebraic Roots Part 2: Covenants of God
God has established multiple covenants with groups of people in order to accomplish His work of redemption . Even as these groups are opposed by the emerging one world government, they need to overcome the barriers that have developed over millennia that allow them to maintain separate identities even as they both work toward the establishment of God’s kingdom in the earth.