Ancient Persia and Modern Day Iran

America’s war against Iran, formerly known as Persia, is dominating the news lately. It’s a good time to be reminded what the Bible has to say about this Middle Eastern country.    Daniel 10:1-21 records...

Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone

The Bible frequently uses an architectural metaphor of a cornerstone as a symbol of Jesus Christ.   Psalm 118:22 declares, “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner”, prophetically pointing to Christ’s central role in God’s plan...

Just As It Was in the Days of Lot  

Several recent events, particularly a lot of shootings, cause us to reflect on what Scripture reveals about our current times. What is the significance of these incidents in relation to biblical prophecy and what lessons does the Bible provide?  Luke 17:28-30...

The End of the Road  

To say that someone has reached “the end of the road” generally means they can no longer continue. There’s a sense of finality about it.   The Apostle Paul often faced “end of the road” predicaments.  While planning a second missionary journey, he and Barnabas...

Forsaken!

Scripture records that a thick darkness, a supernatural darkness, came over all the land  when Jesus was crucified. Most Bible scholars believe this was symbolic of God’s judgment on sin, just as God sent thick darkness over the land of Egypt during the plagues,...