Prof. Societies

The Davidic Covenant: Tracing its Influence on Messianic Expectations

King David, a legendary figure in Judaism, wasn't just a powerful ruler. The covenant God established with him (2 Samuel 7) became a cornerstone of messianic hope. This post dives into the core promises of the Davidic Covenant: an everlasting dynasty, a king descended from David, and a kingdom established forever. We'll explore how these promises f...

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The Prophet Amos

Amos (780-740 B.C.) "amos" (burden). Amos was born in Judah but prophesied in Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. He condemned Israel`s neighboring countries for their cruelty, but mostly Israel for breaking God`s laws. He prophesied at Bethel which became the center of idol worship and the residence of king Jeroboam II. He warned that t...

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The Prophet Ezekiel

Ezekiel (592-570 B.C.) "yehetzk`el" (God will strengthen). Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah 3 times and took captives each time. In 607 one of the captives was Daniel, in 597 Ezekiel was taken, and in 586 Jerusalem was destroyed and all the people taken. Ezekiel prophesied to the captives in Babylon. The captives thought Jerusalem would be delive...

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Messianic Prophecy: The Seed Of The Woman

Gen 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel." Gal 4:4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,...

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Messianic Prophecy: Betrayed By A Friend

Ps 41:9 Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Matt 26:48-49 Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him." Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him....

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Prophetic Patterns: How Old Testament Prophecies Foreshadow the Messiah

The Old Testament is filled with pronouncements from prophets – divinely inspired messengers who spoke of God's will. But some prophecies hold a special place, offering cryptic yet intriguing glimpses of a future Messiah, a redeemer figure. This post explores the concept of "prophetic patterns" in the Old Testament. We'll delve into how seemingly u...

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The Prophet Hosea

Hosea (760-720 B.C.) "hoshea" (deliverer) Israel`s continued unfaithfulness is dramatically illustrated in brokenhearted Hosea`s relationship with his unfaithful wife. God`s love is also illustrated in Hosea`s willingness to buy back his wife after her harlotry had led her to be sold at the slave block. In the years leading up to the fall of ...

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Messianic Prophecy: The Seed Of Abraham

Gen 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ....

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The Prophet Obadiah

Obadiah (586-583 B.C.) "obadi yah" (servant of Yaweh). Obadiah prophesied judgement against Edom for attacking Judah at the time of the Babylonian invasion and for rejoicing over the misfortunes that befell Jerusalem. Obad 1:13-15 You should not have entered the gate of My people in the day of their calamity. Indeed, you should not have gaze...

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Messianic Prophecy: Ascend Into Heaven

Ps 68:18 You have ascended on high, you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there. Acts 1:9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight....

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