Israel

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Published: December 29, 2013 (Originally published: December 28, 2013)

Commentary by Jack Kelley

On the night Jesus was born, the Parthians (remnant of Persia and forerunners of today’s Iran) and the Romans (forerunners of the End Times Kingdom of the anti-Christ) were at odds with each other. The Syrians didn’t like the Jews and had tried unsuccessfully to conquer them,


Middle East Flames

Published: October 15, 2013 (Originally published: October 5, 2013)

A Feature Article by Jack Kelley

(For those of you who weren’t able to attend the Steeling The Mind conference in Denver on October 5th, here’s a written version of the presentation I gave there.)

Over the last few months I’ve wondered how much of what I’m about to say would still be prophecy by the time this conference started.


Amos Speaks Again … Part 5, Conclusion

Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: March 16, 2013)
We've come to the final installment in our study of the Book of Amos. The Lord's anger against the Israelites continues, His promise of judgment clear. There will be no last minute reprieve; the Northern Kingdom will cease to exist. But as He always has, God will preserve a believing remnant to keep the flame of His people flickering.

Amos Speaks Again … Part 4

Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: March 9, 2013)
This promise of judgment against Israel began in chapter 2 verse 6 and shows no sign of letting up. Now the Lord will single out the complacent and the proud.

Amos Speaks Again … Part 3

Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: March 2, 2013)
Our study continues with chapters 4 and 5. The last time we saw that the Lord had worked up a fine head of steam in presenting His indictment of the Northern Kingdom. He's far from finished.

Amos Speaks Again … Part 2

Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: February 23, 2013)
Having presented His indictment of Israel's neighbors, the Lord now turns His attention toward the two Jewish Kingdoms, the Southern Kingdom of Judah first. We ended part one in verse 3 of chapter 2, so we'll pick up the narrative in verse 4.

Psalm 83 … Preview Of A Coming Attraction

Published: October 9, 2013 (Originally published: February 2, 2013)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

(Note: this is an update of a previous study originally posted in 2008)

Much of the discussion about Israel in the end times revolves around the battle of Ezekiel 38-39. So let me start by offering my opinion as to why Ezekiel’s prophecy is not on the verge of fulfillment and cannot be the next battle on Israel’s horizon.


Psalm 149

Published: December 1, 2023 (Originally published: January 22, 2013)

Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.


John The Baptist; Elijah Or Not?

Published: December 9, 2012 (Originally published: December 8, 2012)
"See, I will send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the LORD comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse." Malachi 4:5-6

Psalm 138

Published: November 16, 2023 (Originally published: November 6, 2012)

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.