Biblical Teachings

Israel – God’s Prophetic Timepiece

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The Promised Land God promised the land of Israel to Abraham: Genesis 15:17-18 – And it came to pass, when the sun went down and it was dark, that behold, there appeared a smoking oven and a burning torch that passed between those pieces. On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.” The land is an eternal promise to Abraham’s descendants through Isaac: Genesis 17:7-8 – “I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and …

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Prophetic Significance of Jerusalem

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The Significance of the USA Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital   As he promised on December 6, 2017 President Donald Trump of the United States of America to relocate the American embassy to the city of Jerusalem as the capital of the nation of Israel he followed through and did it. The significance of this cannot be underestimated. Jerusalem is mentioned more than any other city in Scripture: more than 800 times. It is named in 660 verses in the Old Testament, and in 142 verses in the New Testament.  Jerusalem appears in some two-thirds of the books of the …

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Wondrous Love

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Wondrous Love John 17:20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word.” _____________________________________________________________ In the very opening of this verse one feels inexpressibly delighted to hear of the wondrous love that our Savior has toward us, His people. He promises here that He will intercede for every one of us before His Father’s throne and not only us, but also those who will in the future believe; those who are yet uncalled, unconverted, and unregenerated. When we consider this, His exceeding grace and affection, it is more than we can …

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ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITY

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ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITY 2 Corinthians 12:7-10(KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 …

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Glorying In the Cross

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Reflections Glorying In the Cross God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Gal. 6:14) Paul is using the tool of irony in this verse. He knew that the Cross cut off every thing about himself on which he could stand, and therefore in which he might glory. But rather than lament this fact, Paul is thankful for it. He says he will glory in the fact that he has nothing to glory in. The Cross did this. In short, …

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The Benefit of Studying Biblical Prophecy  Part 1 

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Prophecy – Signs Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Steve Schmutzer I was dismayed to see a reader’s feedback to one of my articles, but it was not because he disagreed with my position or disliked the things I had to say. In fact, he was complimentary about how I’d arrived at my conclusions and how I’d expressed my views. What troubled me were his comments on the study of Biblical prophecy itself. He stated that he “….also used to be passionate about prophetic issues,” but he has since “wised up and realized the distraction it had become” to him. His conclusion was “….we need to focus on …

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Psalm 56:3 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

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Psalm 56:3 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. I have found each time I start to get stressed or anxious.. If I pause and start whispering.. “I trust You Jesus” My pulse starts to calm and I start to act rationally I start to lose that anxiety and I’m back to what’s at hand.. He’s got this! Our souls are designed to recognize and respond to the name of Jesus.. Psalm 143:8 8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should …

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SEEKING GUIDANCE: THE PATTERN

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We often want to know God’s plan, but there’s a process to seeking His guidance. SEEKING GUIDANCE: THE PATTERN Matthew 7:7-8(KJV) 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. There’s a pattern we should follow in seeking God’s guidance, and the first step involves cleansing. Sin can strangle the Holy Spirit’s power in us and cloud judgment, so we must ask God to reveal and then …

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