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Lightweight or Heavyweight? Daniel 4-6
There was a film from 1966 (remade in 2004) entitled “Alfie”. The movie is about a sexually promiscuous young man and the big questions that he failed to ask or act on. The theme music, composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal … Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, daniel, faithfulness, pride
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The story of Daniel begins — Daniel 1-3
There is so much to talk about with the beginning of Daniel! It’s an exciting and profoundly encouraging book; let’s dive right in, shall we? How did Daniel and friends get into Babylon? Although many of you already know how … Continue reading
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Tagged daniel, faithfulness, food, idols
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Idealism that changes the world — Ezekiel 44-48
This last portion of Ezekiel is centered around the Messiah and His place in God’s kingdom. Part of the Jewish Messianic thought is that when the Messiah comes (the Prince of this passage), He will come in through the eastern … Continue reading
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Tagged church, idealism, Messiah, Messianic, premillennialism, Remnant, standard
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Spiritual, not physical — Ezekiel 40-43
Today’s reading is huge — well, I mean it’s about something really big — no, that’s still not clear. Read about the size of the temple and you’ll get an idea of what I’m talking about. It describes a temple … Continue reading
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Tagged church, premillennialism, Temple
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God wins — He always wins — Ezekiel 36-39
Well, as anyone in the northeast can attest, the last few days have had their challenges from the weather that the good Lord has sent us. Personally, I still don’t have electricity from the power company or internet service and … Continue reading
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You’re never too lost for God — Ezekiel 33-35
Well central New England received its first snowfall of the season — with more predicted for the weekend. Some of us are delighted, others of us are groaning at the anticipated work of snow removal; but it’s all a part … Continue reading
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Tagged David, envy, evangelism, grace, humility, leadership, servant, service, shepherds, watchman
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Pharaoh, are you listenin’? — Ezekiel 29-32
Today’s reading is primarily aimed at Egypt and its pharaoh. Egypt for a very long time had been a top-tier nation — sometimes at the very top of the tier (or pyramid, if you’re into puns). But Egypt’s stature as … Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, Babylon, conquest, Egypt, Nebuchadnezzar, pride
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No more briers — Ezekiel 25-28
I’m biting off a little more than my usual 3 chapters today, because the context really didn’t end until the end of Ezekiel 28. Even so, the judgments on the nations around Israel continues on through to chapter 32. But … Continue reading
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Spiritual lewdness — Ezekiel 22-24
Today’s reading includes a chapter that is sometimes called the Bible’s pornographic chapter, the parable of Oholah and Oholobah. But the general theme of the section is about Israel’s abominations, Israel’s spiritual lewdness, and consequent wrath of God toward Israel. … Continue reading
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Tagged death, judgment, Oholah, Oholobah, sexual immorality
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Apocalyptic visions — Daniel 7-9
Today’s reading has Daniel giving us a look into visions he received. Not only are these visions important in our identification of Jesus, God’s Son and Messiah, but also because they provide keys for understanding other revelations and visions from … Continue reading →