The setting for Elijah's showdown is laid out in 1 Kings 17–18. Israel is deep into apostasy under the rule of King Ahab and his Sidonian wife, Jezebel, who promoted the worship of Baal and Asherah. 1 Kings 16:33 says, "And Ahab made a wooden image. Ahab did...
The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. was a pivotal moment in history, both in fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecies and as a turning point for the Jewish people. In Matthew 24:2, Jesus, looking at the temple, said, "Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall...
The great mystery of the Incarnation begins with the miracle of the virgin birth. Jesus Christ was not conceived by man, but by the Holy Spirit. As it was prophesied, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel" (Isaiah...
Psalm 8 is a Psalm of David, as the inscription clearly states: “To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David.” David, the shepherd-king, wrote many of his Psalms under the open sky, and this one reflects the awe of a man who often...
There is a place in Scripture shrouded in darkness and dread: a place called the bottomless pit, or the abyss. When opened, it does not release gas or ash. It releases judgment. demons/">Demonic beings, restrained by God until their appointed hour, are loosed...
Main QuestionHow did Jesus' entry on a donkey's colt fulfill Zechariah and publicly reveal Israel's promised King?Primary PassagesZechariah 9; Psalm 118; Isaiah 62; Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12; Revelation 19.Unforsaken ConclusionJesus consciously entered...
Main QuestionWhat does “Hosanna” mean, and what did the cry declare about Jesus during His entry into Jerusalem?Primary PassagesPsalm 118; Zechariah 9; Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12.Unforsaken ConclusionHosanna is Israel's plea for God to save, proclaimed...
Main QuestionWhat happened during the three hours of darkness at Jesus' crucifixion, and what did the sign reveal?Primary PassagesMatthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10.Unforsaken ConclusionGod supernaturally darkened the land as Jesus willingly...
Main QuestionDoes the Holy Spirit leave the earth before the Tribulation, and who restrains the man of sin?Primary Passages2 Thessalonians 2; 1 Thessalonians 4-5; John 14-16; Revelation 7-13.Unforsaken ConclusionThe Spirit-indwelt church is gathered before the...
Main QuestionHow does Joel join present disaster, heartfelt repentance, the Spirit's outpouring, and the coming Day of the Lord?Primary PassagesJoel 1-3; Acts 2; Romans 10; Revelation 14.Unforsaken ConclusionThe Lord calls His people to wholehearted repentance,...
