Biblical Teachings

28 – The Messianic Kingdom

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God had an earthly Kingdom in mind before the creation of the universe (Matthew 25:34; John 17:24; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 4:3; I Peter 1:20; Revelation 13:18). The Kingdom is what God will set up in a visible manner on the earth and planned to do so since the creation of mankind. It is mankind to whom He gave a clear dominion over the earth. It was lost at the Fall and Satan usurping God’s authority made himself the Prince of this World (Matthew 4:8-10; John 14:30). God selected a people group, the Jews to begin setting up the earthly Kingdom …

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Moving Day!

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Moving Day! Dr. Mike Murphy July 16, 2018 Among my many, many faults and shortcomings, not always asking others for prayer is near the top of that list.  I have always found it easier to pray for others than to ask them to pray for me. Looking to lead others in prayer for those around me in need, instead of directing that focus to the problems in my life.  And I must admit, it often leaves me trying to put the proverbial lipstick on a pig, With the cancer, others will frequently contact or message me, asking me, out of …

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Genesis Message 33 Table of Nations SHEM

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In the Bible Shem is presented last in the genealogies of Noah’s sons even though he was the first-born. The Hebrew is very emphatic in stating that this line would provide a blessing (Genesis 9:26). Genesis 9: 26 And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant. With the way the Hebrew is constructed the word Barooch it implies a blessing by God with full divine strength. It means to endue with special power. Blessed is Jehovah God for keeping His promises of blessing the offspring of Shem. This is a prophetic declaration …

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Question: “Why should we pray for the peace of Jerusalem?”

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Psalms 122 1 (A Song of degrees of David.) I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: 4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. 5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. …

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Incredible Associations

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Incredible Associations 1 Kings 17:10-16 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath, and when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks; and he called to her and said, “Please get me a little water in a jar, that I may drink.” 11 As she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread in your hand.” 12 But she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I have no bread, only a handful of flour in the bowl and a little oil in …

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The Announcement of the Kingdom

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Mark 1:14-15 14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel (KJV). Simeon’s Moment by Ron dicianni Kingdom Overview God had an earthly Kingdom in mind before the creation of the universe (Matthew 25:34;; John 17:24; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 4:3; I Peter 1:20; Revelation 13:18). The Kingdom is what God has been trying to set up in a visible manner on the earth since the creation of mankind. It is …

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Jews worldwide to commemorate Tisha B’Av

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Considered the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, Jews worldwide to remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as tragedies in Jewish history.    On Saturday night into Sunday, Jews worldwide will commemorate Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month “Av”, a day of mourning in remembrance of the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.  Observant Jews fast for a 25-hour period of time, the day considered the saddest day in the Jewish tradition. Some religious people will even sleep at the Kotel (Western Wall) Saturday night into …

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Joseph, A Type of Christ

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Joseph, A Type of Christ from Care for God’s Fruit-trees and other Messages by H. A. Ironside The story of Joseph as given in Genesis (chapters 37 to 50) is perennially fresh and delightful. Young and old alike revel in it. Looked at as an old-world picture of customs and people long-since vanished, there is a freshness and charm about it that stirs the heart and holds our attention in a remarkable way. But in studying Scripture there is not only the literal application, which is always important, but every part of the Word of God has a spiritual, typical, …

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Courage in the Lonely Hour

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It is in the midst of loneliness that we learn to rely exclusively on God. Courage in the Lonely Hour DEUTERONOMY 31:6-8 6 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” 7 Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give …

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