The Gospel in Joshua… The Story of Rahab
Published: January 29, 2020The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Published: January 27, 2020What’s Contained In The Old Is Explained In The New
Published: January 20, 2020Malachi Speaks Again. Part 4, Conclusion
Published: November 18, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In the Christian Bible, the concluding chapter in the Book of Malachi contains the final words of the Old Testament. It would be 400 years before God spoke to Israel again and then His purpose would be to announce the birth of the Messiah.
Malachi Speaks Again. Part 3
Published: November 13, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
We continue our study of the Book of Malachi with chapter 3. As we’ll see the Lord isn’t finished with His criticism of Israel’s behavior, and as was the case with the previous chapters some of His complaints about them could just as easily be made about us.
Malachi Speaks Again. Part 2
Published: November 11, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
We continue in our study of the Minor Prophets with chapter 2 of the Book of Malachi to see what the Lord had him say to the Israelites, and how it applies to us today.
Malachi Speaks Again. Part 1
Published: November 6, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
This is the latest in our series on the minor prophets called “The Prophets Speak Again”. As in the past, we’ll take a message from the Lord to ancient Israel and see if there’s a parallel application in our world today.
And All These Things Will Be Given To You As Well
Published: November 4, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
When times are uncertain, there’s a lot of talk about what we should be doing to protect ourselves. The internet is rich with advice. Some is competent and some is not, but almost all of it involves applying the ways of this world.
Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child?
Published: October 30, 2019This popular verse cannot be found in the Bible because it’s neither a Bible verse nor a Biblical principle. It’s like that other non-Biblical verse, “The Lord helps those who help themselves” in that it’s quoted by people who know little or nothing about the Bible to elevate certain kinds of behavior from mere human tradition to spiritual truth.
What Did Jesus Do In Hell?
Published: October 28, 2019Commentary by Jack Kelley
“I believe in God the Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth and in Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell;
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 13 Conclusion
Published: October 2, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
It’s time to bring our study to a close. We do so with well known passages from Isaiah 63, 65, and 66. At the beginning I warned you this would take a while, and it has. 13 weeks to be exact. The finish will not disappoint you.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 12
Published: September 25, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this installment the focus is on the Holy City, and the changes the Lord will bring to Zion. Included among these are vast wealth, eternal light, and a new name.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 11
Published: September 23, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Here’s another look at the Great Tribulation, the Lord’s promise to preserve Israel through it, and a beautiful picture of the future glory of Zion. By now you understand that this is a recurring theme in Isaiah, but each time we look at it we get some new information and this time is no exception.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 10
Published: September 18, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this installment, we’ll take another look at the destruction of Babylon, this time from a spiritual perspective. At issue here is the origin of the pagan religions of the world and Satan’s effort to make himself the object of all worship.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 9
Published: September 11, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this installment, we’ll gain a little more detail on the blessings Israel will receive in the Kingdom Age, and we’ll also see the Lord’s response to those who claim that His promises to Israel were canceled because they rejected the Messiah.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 8
Published: September 9, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this installment we’ll see the awful fate of the nations as foretold in chapter 34, followed by the glorious restoration of Israel in chapter 35. The contrast couldn’t be greater.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 7
Published: September 4, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
In this installment of The End Times According To Isaiah, we’ll look at chapters 26-27 which will complete the four chapter prophecy we began last time.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 6
Published: September 2, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
This time we begin a very descriptive four chapter passage devoted to the destruction coming upon the Earth at the End of The Age. Before we’re finished we’ll see the Earth judged, Babylon destroyed, the Messiah revealed, the Church Raptured, Satan judged,
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 5
Published: August 28, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
This installment of the End Times According to Isaiah takes us to Isaiah 17 and the never fulfilled prophecy of the destruction of Damascus.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 4
Published: August 26, 2019A bible Study by Jack Kelley
This installment of the End Times According To Isaiah is all about Babylon. The fact that I’ve included Isaiah 13-14:23 in this series demonstrates my belief that Babylon has never been destroyed in the manner Isaiah will describe for us here,
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 3
Published: August 21, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
The next view Isaiah gave us of the End times is found in chapters 11-12 and concerns the Messiah.
Isaiah 11, The Branch From JesseA shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 2
Published: August 19, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
We’re beginning this installment in Isaiah 2:6 and will continue through chapter 4. Having given us a brief overview of Israel’s Kingdom Age, Isaiah will now back up to provide more detail concerning the time just preceding the 2nd Coming.
The End Times According To Isaiah, Part 1
Published: August 14, 2019A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Although he wrote during the period of 740 to 700 BC, Isaiah is the prophet most often quoted in the New Testament. He was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom at the same time as Hosea, Amos and Micah. Isaiah was of the tribe of Judah,