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The Prophet Joel

Joel (790-770 B.C.) "yo el" (Yaweh is God). Joel prophesied during a devastating plague of locusts that was unparalleled in history. He warned all of the inhabitants of the land of Israel of devastation which would sweep across the land in the days soon to come. He called for a season of fasting, mourning, and repentance. Joel seized upon th...

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The Prophet Habbakkuk

Habakkuk (606-586 B.C.) "haba kuk" (embrace). Habakkuk asked two questions to God, first: Why He allowed such evil to continue in Judah for so long and go unpunished? And second: How could a holy God allow the cruel Babylonians to defeat His own people. In response to the first question God revealed to Habakkuk: "Look among the nations and w...

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The Messianic Prophesies

The most important prophecies to the Jewish church and nation were the "Messianic Prophecies". Words about a Messiah King who would reign in righteousness. This was the Jewish faith and hope. In His days Judah would be saved, and Israel would dwell in safety. This more than anything else, preserved the faith of the nation to Jehovah their God...

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Messianic Prophecy: Resurrected From The Dead

Ps 16:10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. Acts 13:35-37 "Therefore He also says in another Psalm: `You will not allow Your Holy One to see corruption.` "For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption; ...

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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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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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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: 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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