Something the Old Testament prophets did often was to telescope both near and far events. Meaning that a prophecy had both a “near” fulfillment as well as a fulfillment in the far future. Many things that happen in our lives are a foreshadow of what is to come in our life.
I love the band, The Clash! Their name is also fitting for our study of this time period in history when society and followers of Jesus “clashed”. There is a line in their song, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” that says, ” If I go there will be trouble, And if I stay it
Today in America, followers of Jesus are coming under fire for our beliefs as well as throughout the world. This however is not a new phenomenon. In the face of all things, today, just as has been done by Christ followers before us, we must remain “People of The Promise”. Unfortunately t
“Why are you always late?” the teacher asked. “I threw away my alarm clock!” my friend said. The teacher, puzzled, asked, “But why did you throw away your alarm clock?” My friend told her, “Because it always went off when I was asleep.”
“The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching.” Sound familiar?
Imagine it’s the end of the world. How will it be reported in the media? The Wall street Journal would report: “DOW JONES PLUMMETS AS WORLD ENDS”. Rolling Stone would report, “THE GRATEFUL DEAD REUNION TOUR”. Inc. magazine would report: “TEN WAYS YOU CAN PROFIT FR