Hebrews 7:1-10 – We said that our hope has to do with the High Priesthood of Jesus. The writer of Hebrews helps his readers understand this unique priesthood through the ministry of Melechizedek. In Biblical study, a type refers to an Old Testament person, practice or ceremony that has a counterpart, an anti-type, in the New … Read more
One of the most significant books of the New Covenant is the letter to the Hebrews. It touches the Old Covenant and particularly Leviticus more than any other book in the New Testament. This book was written to the Jewish people of the Diaspora or Dispersion, who were wrestling with the importance of the Temple … Read more
Paul is the writer of this letter we know this from Philippians 1:1-2 and the many personal references in the letter. We know further by the perspective of the letter which is consistent with what is known of Paul from other New Testament sources, and the style and language are similar to all of Paul’s other letters. … Read more
Psalm 74 The word “Maskil” means “to give instruction”. The Hebrew can be translated either “for” Asaph, or ““of” Asaph; which may mean that it was composed “by” him, or “for” him, who was the leader of music in public worship in the days of the Temple. He was the chief musician in Solomon’s temple … Read more
Acts 7:1-16 The calling of all Believers is found in 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Messiah as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. This is exactly what … Read more
Revelation 21:5-6 God speaks and tells John that is He who makes all things new. Again we reminded of the words of the prophets. Isaiah heard God say something similar (Isaiah 43:18, 19) Paul saw this in part and spoke of it in 2 Corinthians 5:17. He further declares that “I am Alpha and Omega, … Read more
Revelation 19:7 – In the Old Testament, God is the Husband of Israel (Isaiah 54:5-6; 62:5; Jeremiah 31:32; Ezekiel 16:7-14; Hosea 2:16, 19). In preparation for her remarriage to the Lord, His bride, the church consisting of Jews and Gentiles, has made themselves ready. This has been brought about by God through His Spirit and … Read more
Revelation 18:9-19 – In the rest of this chapter we have the mourning of the world over the destruction of the world’s city of cities. Ezekiel 27 may have been on John’s mind, Ezekiel’s lamentation over the fall of ancient Tyre is so similar to these words. The first group of people Revelation discusses are … Read more
Last week we discussed the arguments that Babylon was a system of humanism in rebellion to God and that it represented a world view and not necessarily a city. Well I want to suggest that there is evidence that it could also be a city of and that the system could dwell in a revived … Read more
Revelation 17:6 John describes the persecution on the saints by the harlot as being drunk with the blood of the saints and the martyrs. The reference to saints likely refers to God’s people of all time not just New Covenant saints. The important point is that false religion, represented here by the harlot, is a … 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.