Old Testament

The Revelation Story: Chapters 19-End

Published: (Originally published: May 12, 2017)
Chapter 19

With the final and total destruction of Babylon, God’s enemies have been all but defeated and the war for Planet Earth is just about over. “Hallelujah,” we all shouted from Heaven, “For our Lord God Almighty reigns!” Hallelujah is a Hebrew word meaning “Praise the Lord” and after the fact I was surprised to learn that I’m the only New Testament writer who used it.


The Parable of the Talents

Published: July 1, 2016 (Originally published: July 2, 2016)
A new look at this old classic. What is the Lord really saying?

The Revelation Story: Chapters 15-18

Published: (Originally published: May 12, 2017)
Chapter 15

Back in Heaven seven angels appeared along with the seven golden bowls of God’s Wrath, His last series of judgments. When these were over His enemies would be vanquished and His victory complete. Just then another large group of martyrs arrived from Earth and stood before His throne.


The Revelation Story: Chapters 11-14

Published: (Originally published: May 12, 2017)
Chapter 11

As the end of the age was drawing near, the Lord had made Himself known to the People of Israel again just as Ezekiel had fore told 2500 years earlier, and in response they had built a temple for worshiping Him again like they did in Old Testament days.


Rapture References

Published: June 21, 2016 (Originally published: June 22, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Recently I was challenged to make a list of all the passages in the Bible that hint of a pre-trib rapture. As you may know I believe Paul was the first person on Earth to present a clear pre-trib teaching, about 20 years after the cross.


The Revelation Story: Chapters 7-10

Published: (Originally published: May 12, 2017)
Chapter 7

Because even in wrath God remembers mercy, He paused to commission 144,000 Jews, 12,000 each from 12 of the tribes of Israel, to go out among the people of the Earth and once again spread the Gospel into every nation and in every language. And just then all those who had not become believers until after the rapture,


The Revelation Story: Chapters 1-6

Published: July 26, 2016 (Originally published: May 12, 2017)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

If you’ve had trouble understanding the Book of Revelation, this summary and paraphrase is sure to help. Written as John might have told it today, the Revelation Story makes one of the most complex and controversial books of prophecy in the Bible so much easier to comprehend.


Proving the Existence of Jesus

Published: March 1, 2016 (Originally published: March 2, 2016)
"You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart." -Jeremiah 29:13

Wrestling With God

Published: February 7, 2016 (Originally published: February 6, 2016)
That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. (Genesis 32:22-25)

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Published: January 17, 2016 (Originally published: January 16, 2016)
In this case the reward for obedience is prosperity.