INTRODUCTION TO THE ASSYRIANS Assyria was the dominant empire prior to the Babylonians and took the northern ten tribes of the kingdom of Israel into captivity. 2 Kings 17:5-6, “Now the king of Assyria went throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria and besieged it for three years. 6 In the ninth year…
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Getting Closer to God – Law or Grace?
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF LAW AND GRACE Paul, early in his letter to the believers in Rome, clarified the seeming contradictions between law and grace. First, we also need to establish that grace is not a new doctrine, but existed in the Old Testament. Also, remember that Jesus IS the God of the Old Testament…
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Prepare Spiritually For the Upcoming Lord’s Supper – New Covenant Passover
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST'S SACRIFICE IS VITAL It is obvious that Jesus is the Lamb of God and the true Lamb of the Passover. Israel's rescue from Egypt was simply a model and precursor of God's rescue of all mankind soon. John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with…
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Jeremiah’s Warning to the World
WHY ARE THE WARNINGS OF JEREMIAH MEANINGFUL TODAY ? When one considers that his messages were given over twenty six centuries ago and yet are so relevant for our modern world it is astounding. Some of the issues that existed in 600 B.C. Are relevant for our society today. Luke 16:30-31, “And he said, 'No,…
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Where Are The Lost Ten Tribes of Israel? (Part 2)
THE UNKNOWN DIVISION OF ISRAEL THAT EXISTS Those with only a cursory knowledge of the Bible think everything in the Old Testament is about the southern kingdom of Judah. They seem to be unaware of the split of Israel and therefore misunderstand quite a lot of the Bible. Note what God said: 1 Kings 11:30-31,…
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Where Are The Lost Ten Tribes of Israel? (Part 1)
THE LOST TEN TRIBES MUST EXIST AT THE END OF THE AGE When the Messiah returns to bring the millennium paradise, He will reunite Israel. Israel consisted of two kingdoms. The northern ten tribes whose capital was Samaria, and the southern kingdom of Judah whose capital is Jerusalem. Note the future of the two: Ezekiel…
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The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day
DO PAGAN ROOTS EXIST OR ARE THEY JUST A TRADITION ? If the day is just another thinly disguised pagan rebrand from the Roman Empire, then what are the warnings a true believer must consider? Maybe it is traditions ONLY? Deuteronomy 12:30-32, “…take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them…do not…
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Is Sabbath Keeping Beneficial Or Has It Been Replaced? Part Two
WHAT IS THE MARK OR SIGN OF GOD FOR BELIEVERS ? Did God give His people a sign or mark that would define and set apart true believers in God from all the paganism ? Yes, He did give them a sign to label them as God's people. Exodus 31:13, “Speak also to the…
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Is Sabbath Keeping Beneficial Or Has It Been Replaced? Part One
ALL OF GOD'S LAWS ARE FOR MANKIND'S BENEFIT, PERIOD! If God is righteous and good then all of His commands to men are for our benefit. For example, the Sabbath Law is for our good and THIS is made plain by the words of the Son of God. Mark 2:27, “And He said to them,…
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Who Are The Chosen People, the Jews or the Christians? Part 2
WHO ARE THE CHOSEN PEOPLE OF GOD AND WHY ? The Bible is one continuous book. It has themes and central messages from God to mankind. One of the messages is that God is working through the family of Abraham, the Israelite's. Galatians 3:8, “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by…
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