“He was despised and rejected by men;”Isaiah 53:3 The last prophecy written in Matthew 2 is also very interesting. Let’s take a look: Matthew 2:23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene. This seems … Continue reading 2020-09-14 Come And See!
2020-09-11 Rachel Is Weeping
“Then Herod…killed all the male children in Bethlehem….”Matthew 2:16 A third prophecy in Matthew 2 is called “Application Fulfillment.” This one is different in that it similar to a description rather than a specific fulfillment like the other two. In the first, Jesus came out of Bethlehem. In the second, Israel AND Jesus both came … Continue reading 2020-09-11 Rachel Is Weeping
2020-09-10 Messianic Prophecy: Typical Fulfillment
“What the Lord speaks, that will I speak”Numbers 24:13 Another type of fulfilled prophesy from Matthew 2 is called, “Typical Fulfillment.” I don’t have an easy definition of this other than to say that it assumes a vast knowledge of Old Testament scripture behind the prophecy. Let me first show you the verse in Matthew … Continue reading 2020-09-10 Messianic Prophecy: Typical Fulfillment
2020-09-09 Types of Prophecy
“Let them bring them, and tell us what is to happen.Tell us the former things, what they are, that we may consider them,that we may know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come.”Isaiah 41:22 As I have been writing, I’m really excited about all this messianic prophecy stuff. What’s cool is there … Continue reading 2020-09-09 Types of Prophecy
2020-09-08 Revealing The Messiah
“For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.” Colossians 2:9 I spent some time on an airplane yesterday and had an opportunity to start reading my book on Messianic prophecy. I’m really jazzed about this study! I did get seriously sidetracked on the whole Catholic topic, so hopefully you’ll soon be learning more … Continue reading 2020-09-08 Revealing The Messiah
2020-09-02 I Will Remember Their Sins No More.
“but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard I have made known to you.” John 15:15 They say that the Secret Service trains its agents to identify counterfeit currency by studying the real ones. That makes a lot of sense, and it certainly applies to the things of God. And God … Continue reading 2020-09-02 I Will Remember Their Sins No More.
2020-08-31 Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
“Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Psalm 19:11 This whole Catholic thing has been very difficult on me. While I know that what I have been writing is true, it is definitely bringing into focus the great disparity in teaching. This is no small issue. But, is … Continue reading 2020-08-31 Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
2020-08-28 The Queen of Heaven
“I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.” Isaiah 42:8 Just for the heck of it, I checked out a random prayer that I clicked on at Catholic.Org (https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=114 ) Consecration to Mary O Mary, Virgin most powerful and Mother of mercy, … Continue reading 2020-08-28 The Queen of Heaven
2020-08-27 I’m Cursed.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hope for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 I’m hoping to move on off the topic of topic of faith v. works because at times it seems to me that I’m driving this thing into the ground. However, when I flip through the pages of my … Continue reading 2020-08-27 I’m Cursed.
2020-08-26 How Much For This Sin? Or That One?
“I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.” Galatians 2:21 It is my hope in these writings of late to show through scripture the basis of salvation, and that is through faith alone, not works. And, yes, works is important, don’t misunderstand, … Continue reading 2020-08-26 How Much For This Sin? Or That One?
