Passover

Passover for Israel was and remains a time for Israel to remember. To recall our redemption from bondage and how God who delivered us from bondage and slavery. Moses wrote: (Exo 12:24-27) “And you shall observe this event as an ordinance for you and your children forever. “And it will come about when you enter … Read more

Daniel 4

Daniel 4:1-3  Here Daniel records an official proclamation by King Nebuchadnezzar. One of the greatest Kings in history records his testimony on how God humbled him and what led him to insanity and his restoration. This is the only chapter in the Bible written by a pagan but placed into Scripture by Daniel. The events … Read more

Daniel 3

3:1 In the last chapter Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a statue, the head of which was of gold, the breast and arms of silver, the middle portion of bronze, the legs of iron, and the feet and toes of iron mixed with clay. As Daniel interpreted the dream, the head represented the great kingdom … Read more

Daniel 2

As we begin to consider this chapter which contains so much of God’s prophetic word, we need to lay down some basic principles of interpretation. These basic rules will help you as you read the Book and as we discuss it in class. Principle 1 – There are two types of prophetic formula: symbolic and … Read more

Daniel 1

V 1-2 the Babylonian exile, which was the result of the Lord’s judgment on his people. In Lev. 26:33 the Lord warned Israel that if they were unfaithful to the covenant entered into at Mount Sinai His discipline would come upon them. Deut 4:27 The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you will … Read more

Intro to Daniel

As we begin to consider this book, we need to lay down some basic principles of interpretation as we study. These basic rules will help you as you read Daniel and as we discuss it our time together. Principle 1 – There are two types of prophetic formula: symbolic and simple. Symbolic interpretations can be … Read more

First Fruit/ Pentecost

Lev 23:16‑21  ‘You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh sabbath; then you shall present a new grain offering to the LORD. 17 ‘You shall bring in from your dwelling places two loaves of bread for a wave offering, made of two‑tenths of an ephah; they shall be of a fine flour, … Read more

Deuteronomy 30

Deuteronomy 16:1-2 The Lord decreed that three times yearly all Israelites needed to go up to Jerusalem to present themselves to Him. The first was Passover observed in the month Abib (mid-March to mid-April), also known as Nisan (Exod 12:2; 13:4). Before the first Passover, the new year was observed in the fall, in the … Read more

Deuteronomy 26

This chapter reveals the faithfulness of God to his people in the past, which points to His blessings for them in the future, provided they are faithful to his covenant. This is instructional to us today. Verses 1-11 is a call to thanksgiving and confession that God has been faithful to His promises. Deuteronomy 12-25 consisted … Read more

Deuteronomy 23

Deuteronomy 23 describes what a holy life looks like. God is concerned not just for the major details, but the minors as well. The people of God are called to a life of holiness not just in the assembly of God’s people but in our private lives and in our core values. C.S. Lewis wrote: “How … Read more