The Mourning for an Only Son

Joe | March 8, 2010

We’ve covered a few “Biblical gems” recently like the genealogy of Noah and the story of Rahab and the spies.
I ran across another one today that I’ve glossed over in the past while reading the book of Amos. It amazes me how many of these wonderful gems are tucked into the Word of God.
“It will [...]

Philippians 4:6

Joe | March 3, 2010

I’m sure most of you know what Philippians 4:6 says.
In case you don’t, it says:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. –Philippians 4:6.
I like the translation of this verse that I heard recently:
“Worry about nothing, pray about everything, and give thanks [...]

America in Biblical Prophecy: Woe #3

Joe | January 8, 2010

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series America: Parading Down the Road to Judgment

We continue looking at America in Biblical prophecy out of Isaiah 5.
So far, we have looked at the first two woes: covetousness and drunkenness. Today we will look at the third woe.
The Six Woes of Isaiah: Woe #3 – The Flaunting of Sin
Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, and sin [...]

The Prophecy of Zacharias: Part VII

Joe | December 23, 2009

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series The Prophecy of Zacharias

Over the course of these last seven posts on Zacharias’ prophecy, we have seen God’s wonderful revelation of Jesus and John the Baptist.
Christmas 2009 is two days away. It’s my hope that you have been able to see something fresh by looking at these verses uttered by Zacharias, after having been mute for the nine [...]

The Prophecy of Zacharias: Part VI

Joe | December 21, 2009

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series The Prophecy of Zacharias

As we enter Christmas week 2009, we are just about finished with the series on “The Prophecy of Zacharias.”
After two verses speaking of Zacharias’ son, John the Baptist, the prophesy turns back to Jesus.
Zacharias’ Prophecy – Part VI: God’s Tender Mercy
“To give to His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins, [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.