Imagine two Jewish disciples meeting on the road to Rome around AD 55. They’re both traveling with their families. It’s been over five years since they were forced to leave the city after Claudius issued an edict expelling all Jewish people (Acts 18:1-3). But Claudius has died, so Jewish people are headed back to Rome.Continue reading “Great Expectations”
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Days of the Future Passed (1)
Chapter 9 of Daniel takes place sometime between the defeat of the Babylonians by the Medo-Persians (539 BC) but apparently before Cyrus has given his decree allowing the Jewish people to return to their homeland (Ezra 1:1 538 BC). One of the primary concerns of Daniel’s prayer in this chapter is the restoration of the sanctuaryContinue reading “Days of the Future Passed (1)”
Introduction to Daniel
Many people find the book of Daniel intimidating due to its (predictive) prophecies that are often taken out of context and used in support of a wide range of teachings—many quite unbiblical. That’s a shame, because the book is rich and rewarding for those who are willing to push past the hype and work withContinue reading “Introduction to Daniel”
Background On The Twelve Prophets
When the earliest of the Twelve (whoever that was) began their ministry in the latter part of the eighth century BC, God’s covenant people were almost two centuries into their time as a divided kingdom. The northern kingdom of ten tribes (referred to as Israel, Ephraim, or Samaria), had plunged into idolatry and numerous otherContinue reading “Background On The Twelve Prophets”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 