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Tag: Old Testament Major Prophets

  • Who Are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39?

    Gog and Magog, as described in Ezekiel 38-39, symbolize the ultimate opposition against God’s people. Gog leads a coalition against Israel, but God’s decisive intervention results in their defeat. This prophecy conveys theological truths about divine sovereignty and protection, assuring believers of God’s ultimate victory over evil, ultimately echoed in Revelation 20.

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  • Ezekiel 40-48 Explained

    Ezekiel 40–48 presents a vision of hope during Israel’s Babylonian exile, depicting a future temple and restoration of God’s presence. While some view it as a literal blueprint for a future temple, it symbolizes Christ as the true temple, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan for humanity through His Church and the new creation.

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  • A Better Way to Read Isaiah 11

    The interpretation of Isaiah 11 through an amillennial lens emphasizes a spiritual understanding of Christ’s kingdom rather than a literal, future political reign. Evidence from the New Testament supports this view, demonstrating that the church fulfills God’s promises to Israel. The amillennial approach highlights the cohesive narrative of Scripture centering on Jesus’ life, teachings, and…

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  • Isaiah 11 Meaning

    Isaiah 11 presents a vision of peace and restoration fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the “root of Jesse.” This prophecy emphasizes Christ’s reign marked by justice and reconciliation, transcending worldly politics. It highlights the transformation of relationships and the gathering of all nations in the global church, awaiting ultimate fulfillment in a future without sin.

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  • Jeremiah 52 Summary

    Today we finish the book of Jeremiah. What we started 57 lessons ago in January of 2016 we will Lord willing finish today! We spent the last two lessons on God’s promise to destroy proud Babylon in chapters 50 and 51. But last time we ended at verse 58 of chapter 51. So we’ll pick…

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  • Jeremiah 51 Commentary

    Today we’ll finish God’s message of judgement against Babylon. That message started at the beginning of chapter 50 and now ends in verse 58 of chapter 51. 58 verses. One message. With God’s help! I would start by noting that God thinks this is an important message. Chapter 50 featured 46 verses on this topic…

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  • Jeremiah 50 Commentary

    We’re almost to the end of the section in Jeremiah where God has been declaring judgement on the unrepentant nations of Jeremiah’s day. And this judgement would be meted out by the nation of Babylon. But today in chapter 50 we’re going to see that after God used Babylon to punish the known-world of Jeremiah’s…

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