Ecclesiastes 1:9-18 are written poetically and it ends with the conclusion that nothing new happens in life that breaks the pattern established by Solomon in a closed system. His conclusion is based on two evidences first is that there is nothing new under the sun and secondly that there is no remembrance of things that have … Read more
Ecclesiastes 1:3, The phrase “under the sun” appears 27 times and suggests that Solomon was making his case for despair based only on evidence from the natural world. As the outline suggests, Solomon dealt with the problem of life’s apparent meaninglessness in four stages: He stated his “belief” that life is meaningless (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11). He offered evidence … Read more
One Rabbi argued that Solomon wrote three Old Testament books in this order: Song of Songs first, Proverbs second and Ecclesiastes last, because, “When a man is young he sings songs. When he becomes an adult he utters practical proverbs. When he becomes old he voices the vanity of things”. There is debate among scholars … Read more
Zechariah 14:1-2 continues on Zechariah 13:9 elaborating that one day there will come a renewed relationship between God and all the nations of the earth. The Jerusalem that was described earlier in Zechariah 12:1-9 is now described from a different angle, with a different point of view, and with a different purpose. Zechariah 12 describes … Read more
There are different words used in scripture with different meanings and specific purposes. Thanksgiving relates to God’s deeds, what He has done. The NT regularly speaks of thanksgiving that can be done in one’s heart and in private. As opposed to the Hebrew references for Praise which speaks of being public and open. Thanksgiving occurs … Read more
Zechariah 13:1-2 – Zechariah 12 described the day when Israel will turn to the Lord. This chapter describes her cleansing. When Israel as a nation finally looks on her Messiah and recognizes who He is, a fountain will open to her to provide forgiveness and cleansing. Israel’s problem has been sin. The sin that brought … Read more
This chapter speaks of the culmination of the world in trying to eliminate once and for all the Jewish problem and in doing so comes against the Living God of Israel. Dean Alford was quoted as saying that in that day Israel will learn the truth of the saying: “Our only true triumphs are God’s … Read more
Zechariah 11:1-3 When we study prophecy we need to remember that history, the fulfillment of the predictions in the real world is the final interpreter of prophecy as Yeshua told us in John 13:19. These verses focus on the judgment that would begin in Lebanon and Bashan, the areas north and east of Israel. Lebanon, … Read more
Zechariah 10:1– The Spring rains are timed appropriately to bring crops to full maturity. When they failed to come, Israel had a problem then, just as they do today. The Lord is calling Israel to pray and He will listen to their prayers and provide the rain that they need for their crops, cattle, and … Read more
Zechariah 9:1-4 – A new line of thought is introduced in Zechariah 9. This is the first of two portions that begin with the words, “The burden of the word of the Lord.” The second is found in Zechariah 12:1. These two major portions go together. We think of a burden as something heavy that … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.