Why Israel Lost, 1 Sam 4:1-11
1 Sam 4:1-11 Why Israel Lost CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After all the victories Israel had in its history up to now, it might surprise you that they lost to the Philistines so convincingly and particularly since they had the ark with them when they lost. But there are some excellent practical and spiritual reasons […]
Peace in the Middle East, 1 Sam 7:13-17
Peace in the Middle East CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:14, the Bible says that “there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.” This is what the politicians say they are trying to accomplish in the Middle East right now; they want peace in the Middle East. However, they are not able to accomplish […]
It Is The Lord, 1 Sam 12:6-13
1 Samuel 12:6-13 It Is The Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 6:6-13, Israel essentially rejected the Lord when they demanded a king, and by doing so missed the fact that all the time since they had been a nation “it is the Lord” that had been taking care of them, instead of the […]
The God of Israel, 1 Chr 16:12-22
The God of Israel 1 Chr. 16:12-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord God Almighty is the God of Israel because of: His marvelous works on their behalf – Deut 3:24, his wonders Ex 3:20, and the judgments of his mouth Ex 24:3, Deut 4:8 on their behalf. When they came out of Egypt these things […]
One Nation, One King, Ezek 37:15-28
In Ezek 37:15-28, Ezekiel takes two sticks and joins them together to make one. This object lesson catches the attention of the people who inquire about its meaning. He explains that the joining of the two sticks symbolizes the reuniting of Israel with Judah to form one nation that will be under one king. Thus, […]
Judgment Against Israel’s Enemies, Ez 25
These prophecies in Ezekiel 25 are God’s judgment against Israel’s enemies. The Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites and Philistines are Israel’s enemies clockwise from the east of the Dead Sea around to the southwest along the Mediterranean coast. The Ammonites and Moabites are descendants of Lot through incest with his daughters, Gen 19:30-38. Seir was inhabited by […]
The Lord’s Indignation, Ezek 22:13-31
In Ezek 22:13-31, Ezekiel prophesies of the Lord’s indignation upon Israel. In this lesson, we will study the three main reasons the Lord pours out his indignation upon Israel. And under each reason, we will see what he does when he deals with them. The Lord’s Indignation Upon Israel The First Reason: Dishonest Gain and […]
Gathering Israel Into Their Land
Ezek 20:33-49 is a passage dealing with gathering Israel into their land at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Lord scattered Israel into many countries when the Assyrians and Babylonians took Israel and Judah captive. The Lord warned them he would do this in Lev 26:30-34. In like manner, the Lord will scatter […]
God Loves You, 1 Jn 4:7-19
God Is Love God is love. That’s what the Bible says in 1 Jn 4:8, 16. And we must believe that this is so. Think about this. We believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved, and he saved us, just like he said he would. Even so, God loves us just like the […]
Prophecies Concerning Israel, Part 3
In the last two Sunday school lessons, we looked at some prophecies concerning Israel that are commonly believed to have been already fulfilled. These are prophecies that foretell the regathering of Israel, the restoration of the desert, the rebirth of the nation, and so forth. All of these prophecies, that you see in the Bible, […]