\\INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 4\\ This chapter contains a prophecy of the siege of Jerusalem, and of the famine that attended it. The siege is described ...
go out to deceive the nations As soon as Satan is released, he goes forth in his age-old pattern of deception. That Scripture records his going forth...
This same theme of tribal preservation continues into the NT with Gabriel?s message to Mary concerning her virgin birth:?And behold, you will conceive...
A notable characteristic of the Beast will be his great intelligence. Daniel describes him as a horn (kingly power) which had ?eyes like the eyes of ...
fell at His feet as dead This is the unrehearsed response of all who have been privileged to see the glory of the Lord (Isa. Isa. 6:4; Eze. Eze. 1:28...
It is not our purpose here to describe the Millennial Kingdom at great length. It is a large topic and the subject of scores of prophecies, especiall...
\\INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 3\\ This chapter contains a further account of the prophet's call and mission; of his preparation of him for is work; of, t...
having six wings The cherubim Ezekiel saw had four wings (Eze. Eze. 1:11-12) whereas these creatures have six wings like the seraphim which Isaiah sa...
harm the earth, the sea, or the trees See commentary on Revelation 7:1. on their foreheads Foreheads is ??????? [met?p?n] , which is used to describe ...
\\INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 9\\ In this chapter is contained a vision, representing the destruction of the idolatrous Jews, and the preservation of the...
like a jasper Jasper describes the light of, foundation, and walls of the holy Jerusalem (Rev. Rev. 21:11+, Rev. 21:18-20+). It was the last of the t...
the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne Not only the Father dwells among them (Rev. Rev. 7:15+), they will also be in intimate association with the...
At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. Although God is omnipresent, He has chosen to manifest His presence in certain l...
there were noises and thunderings and lightnings Noises is ????? [ph?nai] which could also be translated as ?voices.? Initially, these sounds of judg...
in the midst The Levites, who performed the priestly duty of the OT, camped around the glory of the Lord which resided in the Tabernacle (Num. Num. 1:...
Overview - Matthew 15 1?Christ reproves the Scribes and Pharisees for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions; 10?teaches how th...
I gave her time Herein is the evidence of God?s grace which is so often turned against Him. Those who complain that a perfect and loving God would no...
After the Lamb has opened six of the seven seals, there is a pause in the action while the servants of God are sealed for protection from the judgment...
they threw dust on their heads An action indicating great mourning and grief over loss (Jos. Jos. 7:6; 1S. 1S. 4:12; Lam. Lam. 2:10; Eze. Eze. 27:30)...
Overview - Leviticus 26 1?Of idolatry. 2?Religiousness. 3?A blessing to them that keep the commandments. 14?A curse to those that break them. 40?God...