A series of structures which were located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem
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In this session, we delve into the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, two Babylonian kings who faced God's judgment. We examine Nebuchadnezzar's 7-year humiliation and eventual acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. We discuss Belshazzar's misuse of sacred items from the Jerusalem Temple during a feast, which leads to his downfall and the end of his kingdom. The Babylonian Empire falls and the Medo-Persian Empire rises. Soon, Cyrus king of Persia issues an edict allowing the return of the exiles to the Land of Canaan.Bible ReadingsDaniel 4:28-37Daniel 5:1-312 Chronicles 36:22-23Hebrews 12:5-11Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
If the Book of Genesis records the personal fall of man (adam) in the Garden, the Book of Kings (Sefer Melakhim) records the corporate fall of man (Israel) in the Promised Land. Originally a single, seamless work in the Hebrew canon, Kings is the autopsy of a spiritual collapse. It tracks the Davidic Promise from its architectural summit in Jerusalem to its apparent dissolution in the fires of Babylon. The Arc of Decay: From Temple to Exile The narrative spans approximately 410 years (c. 970 BCE – 560 BCE), following the tragic trajectory of "YHWH-plus" religion. The Summit (c. 970–930 BCE): The United Monarchy under Solomon. The Word of God is housed in the Jerusalem Temple, the location God chose to place his Name forever if only Israel will hear and obey the voice of their God. Tragically, the philosopher-king Solomon divides his loyalties and his affections. The Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE): As goes the heart of the king, so goes the Kingdom. The North (Israel) under Jeroboam immediately adopts YHWH-plus idolatry, the Golden Calves, leading to its total erasure by Assyria. The South (Judah) struggles to maintain the Davidic "Immune System" amidst a progressive slide into syncretism. The Collapse (c. 722–586 BCE): Despite the radical reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, the culture of compromise - weaponized by Manasseh - becomes terminal. The book concludes with the Babylonian Captivity, as the means devised by God to carry His promise to completion. Authorship While Jewish tradition identifies the prophet Jeremiah as the author, conservative scholarship also recognizes the possibility of a 'Scribe of the Exile' (such as Baruch or Ezra) who compiled the royal archives and prophetic eyewitness accounts into a single, unified narrative. In any case, the author is no mere chronicler; he is a covenantal prosecutor. He evaluates every king by a single metric: Did they walk in the way of David and obey God's word, or did they seek a "Plus" to YHWH? History here is the public outworking of a nation's loyalty to the divine message.
If the Book of Genesis records the personal fall of man (adam) in the Garden, the Book of Kings (Sefer Melakhim) records the corporate fall of man (Israel) in the Promised Land. Originally a single, seamless work in the Hebrew canon, Kings is the autopsy of a spiritual collapse. It tracks the Davidic Promise from its architectural summit in Jerusalem to its apparent dissolution in the fires of Babylon. The Arc of Decay: From Temple to Exile The narrative spans approximately 410 years (c. 970 BCE – 560 BCE), following the tragic trajectory of "YHWH-plus" religion. The Summit (c. 970–930 BCE): The United Monarchy under Solomon. The Word of God is housed in the Jerusalem Temple, the location God chose to place his Name forever if only Israel will hear and obey the voice of their God. Tragically, the philosopher-king Solomon divides his loyalties and his affections. The Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE): As goes the heart of the king, so goes the Kingdom. The North (Israel) under Jeroboam immediately adopts YHWH-plus idolatry, the Golden Calves, leading to its total erasure by Assyria. The South (Judah) struggles to maintain the Davidic "Immune System" amidst a progressive slide into syncretism. The Collapse (c. 722–586 BCE): Despite the radical reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, the culture of compromise - weaponized by Manasseh - becomes terminal. The book concludes with the Babylonian Captivity, as the means devised by God to carry His promise to completion. Authorship While Jewish tradition identifies the prophet Jeremiah as the author, conservative scholarship also recognizes the possibility of a 'Scribe of the Exile' (such as Baruch or Ezra) who compiled the royal archives and prophetic eyewitness accounts into a single, unified narrative. In any case, the author is no mere chronicler; he is a covenantal prosecutor. He evaluates every king by a single metric: Did they walk in the way of David and obey God's word, or did they seek a "Plus" to YHWH? History here is the public outworking of a nation's loyalty to the divine message.
If the Book of Genesis records the personal fall of man (adam) in the Garden, the Book of Kings (Sefer Melakhim) records the corporate fall of man (Israel) in the Promised Land. Originally a single, seamless work in the Hebrew canon, Kings is the autopsy of a spiritual collapse. It tracks the Davidic Promise from its architectural summit in Jerusalem to its apparent dissolution in the fires of Babylon. The Arc of Decay: From Temple to Exile The narrative spans approximately 410 years (c. 970 BCE – 560 BCE), following the tragic trajectory of "YHWH-plus" religion. The Summit (c. 970–930 BCE): The United Monarchy under Solomon. The Word of God is housed in the Jerusalem Temple, the location God chose to place his Name forever if only Israel will hear and obey the voice of their God. Tragically, the philosopher-king Solomon divides his loyalties and his affections. The Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE): As goes the heart of the king, so goes the Kingdom. The North (Israel) under Jeroboam immediately adopts YHWH-plus idolatry, the Golden Calves, leading to its total erasure by Assyria. The South (Judah) struggles to maintain the Davidic "Immune System" amidst a progressive slide into syncretism. The Collapse (c. 722–586 BCE): Despite the radical reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, the culture of compromise - weaponized by Manasseh - becomes terminal. The book concludes with the Babylonian Captivity, as the means devised by God to carry His promise to completion. Authorship While Jewish tradition identifies the prophet Jeremiah as the author, conservative scholarship also recognizes the possibility of a 'Scribe of the Exile' (such as Baruch or Ezra) who compiled the royal archives and prophetic eyewitness accounts into a single, unified narrative. In any case, the author is no mere chronicler; he is a covenantal prosecutor. He evaluates every king by a single metric: Did they walk in the way of David and obey God's word, or did they seek a "Plus" to YHWH? History here is the public outworking of a nation's loyalty to the divine message.
If the Book of Genesis records the personal fall of man (adam) in the Garden, the Book of Kings (Sefer Melakhim) records the corporate fall of man (Israel) in the Promised Land. Originally a single, seamless work in the Hebrew canon, Kings is the autopsy of a spiritual collapse. It tracks the Davidic Promise from its architectural summit in Jerusalem to its apparent dissolution in the fires of Babylon. The Arc of Decay: From Temple to Exile The narrative spans approximately 410 years (c. 970 BCE – 560 BCE), following the tragic trajectory of "YHWH-plus" religion. The Summit (c. 970–930 BCE): The United Monarchy under Solomon. The Word of God is housed in the Jerusalem Temple, the location God chose to place his Name forever if only Israel will hear and obey the voice of their God. Tragically, the philosopher-king Solomon divides his loyalties and his affections. The Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE): As goes the heart of the king, so goes the Kingdom. The North (Israel) under Jeroboam immediately adopts YHWH-plus idolatry, the Golden Calves, leading to its total erasure by Assyria. The South (Judah) struggles to maintain the Davidic "Immune System" amidst a progressive slide into syncretism. The Collapse (c. 722–586 BCE): Despite the radical reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, the culture of compromise - weaponized by Manasseh - becomes terminal. The book concludes with the Babylonian Captivity, as the means devised by God to carry His promise to completion. Authorship While Jewish tradition identifies the prophet Jeremiah as the author, conservative scholarship also recognizes the possibility of a 'Scribe of the Exile' (such as Baruch or Ezra) who compiled the royal archives and prophetic eyewitness accounts into a single, unified narrative. In any case, the author is no mere chronicler; he is a covenantal prosecutor. He evaluates every king by a single metric: Did they walk in the way of David and obey God's word, or did they seek a "Plus" to YHWH? History here is the public outworking of a nation's loyalty to the divine message.
If the Book of Genesis records the personal fall of man (adam) in the Garden, the Book of Kings (Sefer Melakhim) records the corporate fall of man (Israel) in the Promised Land. Originally a single, seamless work in the Hebrew canon, Kings is the autopsy of a spiritual collapse. It tracks the Davidic Promise from its architectural summit in Jerusalem to its apparent dissolution in the fires of Babylon. The Arc of Decay: From Temple to Exile The narrative spans approximately 410 years (c. 970 BCE – 560 BCE), following the tragic trajectory of "YHWH-plus" religion. The Summit (c. 970–930 BCE): The United Monarchy under Solomon. The Word of God is housed in the Jerusalem Temple, the location God chose to place his Name forever if only Israel will hear and obey the voice of their God. Tragically, the philosopher-king Solomon divides his loyalties and his affections. The Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE): As goes the heart of the king, so goes the Kingdom. The North (Israel) under Jeroboam immediately adopts YHWH-plus idolatry, the Golden Calves, leading to its total erasure by Assyria. The South (Judah) struggles to maintain the Davidic "Immune System" amidst a progressive slide into syncretism. The Collapse (c. 722–586 BCE): Despite the radical reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, the culture of compromise - weaponized by Manasseh - becomes terminal. The book concludes with the Babylonian Captivity, as the means devised by God to carry His promise to completion. Authorship While Jewish tradition identifies the prophet Jeremiah as the author, conservative scholarship also recognizes the possibility of a 'Scribe of the Exile' (such as Baruch or Ezra) who compiled the royal archives and prophetic eyewitness accounts into a single, unified narrative. In any case, the author is no mere chronicler; he is a covenantal prosecutor. He evaluates every king by a single metric: Did they walk in the way of David and obey God's word, or did they seek a "Plus" to YHWH? History here is the public outworking of a nation's loyalty to the divine message. The Warning The Book of Kings stands as a warning that a "double-minded" heart inevitably leads to a shattered land. It is the record of how a people with the Word of Life chose the silence of the idols, and how God, in His sovereignty, preserved a "Hidden Seed" even in the ashes of exile.
The Maccabees had no choice but to take over the Jerusalem Temple from the priests, centralize worship there and destroy all other shrines in the land Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
According to the Gospel of Luke, the Holy Spirit has made the prophet Simeon—a righteous and devout man—a promise that he won't die until he has seen the Messiah. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee69. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series; Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An 84-year-old woman who was a pious fixture in Jerusalem, never left the temple, worshiping there day and night, fasting and praying. According to the Gospel of Luke, the Prophetess Anna appears during the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee70 Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 Saint of the Day podcast at https://ancientfaith.com ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Saint of the Day podcast: The Meeting of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ (02feb2022), and Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and the Prophetess Anna (03feb2022), Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series, Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Deuteronomy, we will travel back in time to see how the priests ran the show in their temple, and how the Maccabees changed everything Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Not long after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary adhered to three Jewish ceremonies: Circumcision, performed on the eighth day, for all male children; Purification from childbirth for Mary, 40 days after her son's birth; and Consecration of the firstborn in the Temple, in recognition that the firstborn son belongs to the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee68. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series; Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Breathe Bible podcast (LifeAudio Podcast Network, Salem Web Network); Catholicism with Bishop Barron, Agnus-Dei (Word on Fire Catholic Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jerusalem Temple lies in ruins, and a furious Christian writer is determined to answer one explosive question: Who are the true people of God? The anonymous author behind the Epistle of Barnabas doesn't pull punches; he declares that the covenant belongs to Christians, not Jews, and that Israel misunderstood their own Scriptures from the very beginning. His letter, once tucked into one of Christianity's oldest Bibles, reads circumcision as prophecy, interprets pigs into parables about hypocrisy, and reimagines the dietary laws as a secret moral code. But, beyond being an ancient polemic, it offers a glimpse into how the early Church wrestled with its identity in the shadow of Judaism. Tune in now to learn why this passionate, problematic letter captivated some and troubled others, and what it reveals about the messy process of defining Christian faith.Join the ConversationHead over to our private Facebook community, where listeners discuss episodes, grapple with historical questions, and share insights on how these ancient stories shape our faith today. It's a place for genuine conversation with fellow church history enthusiasts, from seasoned scholars to curious newcomers.Get Episodes & More in Your InboxSubscribe to the free Substack and receive each podcast episode delivered directly to your email every week, complete with full transcripts. During off-weeks, you'll also receive a devotional blog post exploring spiritual themes connected to recent episodes—perfect for personal reflection or small group discussion.Unlock Premium ContentBecome a paid Substack subscriber to access devotional/historical study guides for each episode. Your subscription directly supports the creation of more episodes and helps keep church history accessible to everyone.Buy Me a CoffeeWant to support the podcast with a one-time gift or ongoing contribution? Head to Buy Me a Coffee, where you can encourage this work in whatever way makes sense for you. Every contribution helps cover production costs and makes future episodes possible.For any other questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact Jared at thechurchhistoryproject@gmail.com.
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The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13) Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus Jesus didn't predict the end of the world to scare people—He predicted the collapse of a broken religious system to invite the world into something better. When everything people trusted fell apart, Jesus was revealed as trustworthy, alive, and open to all who would follow Him. Big Idea of the Message Coleton's central aim is clarity: Jesus is not predicting the end of the world in Mark 13, but the end of Jerusalem's temple-centered way of life. When people misunderstand passages like this, they tend to get fearful, obsessive, or strange. Jesus' goal, however, is not panic—but faithfulness. Introduction: Why End-Times Passages Make People Weird Coleton begins by showing how historically, Christians (and quasi-Christians) have often reacted badly to apocalyptic passages: Historical Examples of people acting weird about end time's theology: Münster, Germany (1534) – Anabaptists declared the city the New Jerusalem, enforced polygamy, abolished private property, and executed dissenters. Skoptsy (18th–19th century Russia) – Believed sexual desire was tied to the Antichrist; practiced self-mutilation. Heaven's Gate (1997) – 39 people committed suicide believing a UFO would usher them into salvation. Harold Camping (1994, 2011) – Predicted rapture dates; people sold homes, quit jobs, stopped medical care. Coleton's Point: “Passages like the one we just read lead people—especially Christians—to get weird and do weird stuff.” What's striking is that the disciples didn't react this way. Jesus' original audience didn't panic, speculate, or obsess. That tells us we're probably misunderstanding something when we do. What Is Jesus Actually Doing? (Mark 13:1–2) Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple Mark 13:2 – “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Coleton explains that Jesus is not talking about the end of the universe, but the coming destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. Why the Temple Matters The Temple was meant to lead people to God Jesus cleansed it and called it back to its purpose The leaders rejected Jesus—and therefore rejected God Himself Conclusion: Because the Temple no longer served its God-given purpose, it would be judged and removed. When Will This Happen? – Part 1 (Mark 13:4–13) What Happens Before the Destruction The disciples ask when this will happen. Jesus responds with signs—not of immediacy, but of delay. Mark 13:7 – “Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Key Points Coleton Highlights This will not happen immediately Followers of Jesus will face persecution The gospel must be preached to all nations Important Clarification: “All nations” does not mean every modern country—it refers to the Roman world. This was fulfilled when Paul brought the gospel to Rome (AD 60–61). Application Jesus Gives: “Stand firm. Be patient.” When Will This Happen? – Part 2 (Mark 13:14–23) The Abomination That Causes Desolation Mark 13:14 – “When you see the abomination that causes desolation… then flee.” Coleton explains this phrase using Daniel 11–12 and historical context. Scholarly Insight “The ‘desolating abomination' refers to pagan powers invading Jerusalem, stopping Temple worship, and committing sacrilege.” — N.T. Wright Historical Fulfillment (AD 66–70) Zealots occupied the Temple Murder occurred inside the Holy of Holies A clownish figure, Phanni, was installed as High Priest William Lane: “These acts of sacrilege likely signaled to Jewish Christians that Jesus' warning had come true—and they fled.” Meanwhile, false messiahs arose promising miraculous deliverance. Some stayed and believed them. That decision proved fatal. N.T. Wright: “More Jews were killed by other Jews than by the Romans.” Outcome #1: The End of Their World (Mark 13:24–25) “The sun will be darkened… the stars will fall…” Coleton emphasizes this is Old Testament judgment language, not cosmic destruction. Biblical Background Isaiah 13; 34 – Used similar imagery to describe the fall of nations, not the universe Mark Strauss & N.T. Wright: “This is not the end of the world—but the end of their world.” What Ended? Temple sacrifices Priesthood Festivals and pilgrimages The entire religious system Israel had known for 2,000 years Coleton compares it to losing power permanently—not a temporary outage, but a total restructuring of life. Outcome #2: Jesus Is Vindicated (Mark 13:26) “They will see the Son of Man coming in clouds…” This comes from Daniel 7, and Coleton stresses: This is not Jesus' second coming to earth It is Jesus being vindicated—proved right and enthroned by God N.T. Wright: “This is about Jesus' triumph after suffering—not His return.” The Temple fell. Jesus rose. The rejected stone became the cornerstone. Outcome #3: God's People Expand to the Nations (Mark 13:27) The Temple excluded Gentiles. Jesus includes them. Inscription on the Temple wall: “Any foreigner who enters… will have himself to blame for his death.” But now: Ephesians 2:14–21 – “Jesus has destroyed the dividing wall… creating one new humanity.” What the Temple couldn't do, Jesus did. God's presence is no longer confined to a building—but embodied in His people. Final Teaching: What Do We Do Now? (Mark 13:28–37) “Keep watch. Stay alert.” Jesus tells them: It will happen in this generation (fulfilled in AD 70) No one knows the exact day Don't speculate—be faithful Final Applications from Coleton 1. Don't Be Weird About the End Times The disciples didn't: Predict dates Panic at disasters Follow false prophets Obsess over signs Because Jesus told them not to. 2. Be Bold in Sharing Jesus Knowing judgment was coming didn't lead the early church to despair—it led them to mission. 3. Stay Faithful They lived visibly transformed lives. Alan Kreider: “Christianity's truth was visible because it was embodied.” People weren't drawn by fear—but by love. Final Summary Jesus predicted the fall of a broken system that rejected Him—and history proved Him right. The Temple fell, Jesus was vindicated, and God's family expanded to the world. So don't panic, don't speculate, and don't get weird—stay faithful, love boldly, and trust Jesus.
This is the first in a trilogy of episodes around Revelation Chapter 11. Here, we look at a possible meaning for the measuring of a temple complex that John is called to do. Since the Jerusalem Temple was probably not standing at the time of writing, we need to ask ourselves, 'what exactly would John be measuring here...and what would he be leaving out?'
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, but that is not the only significant location in the Christmas story. Dr. Jack Beck joins us again to talk about how the geography matters in the way we understand how Luke introduces his readers to Jesus. The origin story continues all the way to Jerusalem where we meet Simeon and Anna. We talk about why the location of this encounter matters and the beauty of the words spoken matter to all of us. Discover more about Dr. Beck, his books, and videos HEREWatch the wealth of options on Dr. Beck's YouTube channel HEREDiscover Dr. Beck's books HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
Is the Christmas story based on blind faith—or solid historical evidence? In this special Christmas episode of Bible and Theology Matters, Paul Weaver explores how biblical archaeology directly affirms the historicity of the Christmas story. From ancient Babylonian ration tablets to the massive stone architecture of Herod the Great, archaeology confirms the people, places, and political realities described in the Gospels.
1 Kings 8:1-9:9 // Tom NelsonWitness Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the Holy of Holies, and the resulting presence of the glory of the Lord. This teaching explores Solomon's prayer of dedication and God's powerful response, including the crucial covenant conditions for continued blessing and divine presence. Essential viewing for those studying Solomon, the Temple, and the importance of obedience.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49530081 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new25.12.07
1 Kings 8:1-9:9 // Nathan MillerWitness Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the Holy of Holies, and the resulting presence of the glory of the Lord. This teaching explores Solomon's prayer of dedication and God's powerful response, including the crucial covenant conditions for continued blessing and divine presence. Essential viewing for those studying Solomon, the Temple, and the importance of obedience.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49530080 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new25.12.07
1 Kings 8:1-9:9 // Gabe CoyleWitness Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the Holy of Holies, and the resulting presence of the glory of the Lord. This teaching explores Solomon's prayer of dedication and God's powerful response, including the crucial covenant conditions for continued blessing and divine presence. Essential viewing for those studying Solomon, the Temple, and the importance of obedience.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49530082 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new25.12.07
1 Kings 8:1-9:9 // Bill GormanWitness Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the Holy of Holies, and the resulting presence of the glory of the Lord. This teaching explores Solomon's prayer of dedication and God's powerful response, including the crucial covenant conditions for continued blessing and divine presence. Essential viewing for those studying Solomon, the Temple, and the importance of obedience.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49530083 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new25.12.07
1 Kings 8:1-9:9 // Paul BrandesWitness Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the Holy of Holies, and the resulting presence of the glory of the Lord. This teaching explores Solomon's prayer of dedication and God's powerful response, including the crucial covenant conditions for continued blessing and divine presence. Essential viewing for those studying Solomon, the Temple, and the importance of obedience.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49530078 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.12.07
What would happen if God positively answered His people's exilic prayers for restoration and renewal? Psalms 84-85 offer a vision of God's revival as it pertains both to the Jerusalem Temple and the land which had been promised to Abraham and his descendants. ----------------------------Please follow us on these platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JointhesearchPodcast: https://thesearch.buzzsprout.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtodayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointhesearchtoday
Discover why the world is not as it seems through a stunning surfing revelation and Jesus' shocking prophecy about Jerusalem's magnificent Temple. In this powerful Pentecost sermon from Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, Dean Malcolm Clemens Young unveils how God's reality of love and joy lies hidden beneath the surface of worldly power—and what this means for us today. What You'll Discover: ✅ The surfing moment that revealed paradise hidden in the ordinary gray world ✅ How Jerusalem's dazzling Temple—covered in gold and silver—seemed permanent but was destined for destruction ✅ What "apocalyptic" literature really means: an unveiling of hidden truth, not just disaster predictions ✅ Why Jesus contrasted the wealthy donors with the poor widow who gave everything ✅ How the early church survived as an illegal religion facing persecution for refusing to worship Roman emperors ✅ The revolutionary nature of early Christian communities that welcomed everyone equally—slaves and free, men and women, rich and poor ✅ How the Eucharist became a radical act of love that upended Roman social hierarchy ✅ Why theologian Karl Barth said Jesus' whole mission is to bring joy—even before faith ✅ The connection between enduring suffering and gaining your soul ✅ What Ingathering Sunday teaches us about rejecting the rule of "the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must" This message offers hope for anyone seeking to see beyond surface appearances to God's deeper reality of transformation and love. About This Sermon: Preached: November 16, 2025, Location: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California Service: 23 Pentecost (Proper 28C, Track 1), 11 am. Eucharist | Ingathering Sunday Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 Preacher: Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Related Topics: Apocalyptic literature, Jerusalem Temple destruction, early church persecution, Christian martyrs, Roman persecution, Eucharist history, social justice, Karl Barth theology, Christian joy, endurance and suffering, Ingathering Sunday, biblical prophecy, Luke Gospel, new heavens and new earth, radical equality, counter-cultural Christianity, religious freedom, immigrant rights, dignity for all, Grace Cathedral sermons
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Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (16 November 2025). Text: Luke 21:5-28.
Send us a textThe lone Samaritan has a dilemma: to which temple should he report? Jesus surely means the Jerusalem Temple, but as a Samaritan he recognizes Mount Gerizim as the true place to worship God, and his priests are, of course, the Samaritan priests at Gerizim.I have Mass on Sunday, October 12 at St. Isidore @ 7:30/9:30 am. The 7:30 am Mass is live-streamedhttps://stisidore.church/video_post/ frjoedailey@gmail.com
Explore the final chapter of King David's life in this episode. Witness David's preparations for the Jerusalem Temple, his charge to Solomon, and his prophetic last words. Delve into the Davidic Covenant, the transfer of kingship, and the spiritual legacy of Israel's greatest monarch. This episode highlights David's unwavering faith, his role as a messianic prophet, and the significance of the Temple project. Discover how David's final actions set the stage for Solomon's reign and the future of Israel.3Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...
Dr. John Nordling of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN “Fallacious Fallacies in Arguing for Women's Ordination” by John Nordling The post The Destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD – Dr. John Nordling, 8/29/25 (1412) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
Abstract: Psalms 15:1–5, 24:2–3, and 48:1 [MT 2], as temple hymns of the Jerusalem Temple, are consistent with other texts such as Isaiah 2:2–3 and Genesis 22:14, which envision the holy temple as the “mountain of the Lord” into which one must ritually ascend. The examples of Moses, Nephi, Jacob, and others who ascended into […] The post “Get Thou Up into the Temple”: Receiving Revelation and Becoming Holy in the House of the Lord first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.
Abstract: Psalms 15:1–5, 24:2–3, and 48:1 [MT 2], as temple hymns of the Jerusalem Temple, are consistent with other texts such as Isaiah 2:2–3 and Genesis 22:14, which envision the holy temple as the “mountain of the Lord” into which one must ritually ascend. The examples of Moses, Nephi, Jacob, and others who ascended into […] The post “Get Thou Up into the Temple”: Receiving Revelation and Becoming Holy in the House of the Lord first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 11 -The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, just as Jesus foretold. It has never been rebuilt. That's because the permanent Temple is already here, in the Body of Christ. We are now the place where redemption happens. Will we reject the idols of this world, overcome our own insecurities, and draw people to Him?
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We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 4 verses 6-24 Faithfulness Doesn't Drive Away Opposition The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 4 v 4-5 Three areas of Spiritual Attack The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 4 v 1-5 Opposition through Compromise The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 3 V 1-13 Disappointing Fulfillment The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 1 V 5-11 GOD keeps his Promises The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
Video available of this episode! Follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/PgafyQOcVEU?feature=shareWe've been studying in the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus for the past few months here on the podcast, and today we'll returning to Ezekiel once again to see what he has to say about it.You may remember that Ezekiel was a priest, and yet he was carried off to Babylon as a captive before his priesthood would have began on his 30th birthday, so he never got to serve in the Jerusalem Temple.However, in the last 9 chapters of his book, God gives Ezekiel something that's pretty special: a time-traveling tour of the future Temple that will be in Jerusalem for the thousand year reign of Christ.So we've been talking about that tour and covered 5 chapters of it so far. We'll cover two more tonight. I'm not sure if I've commented on this yet, but this is actually Ezekiel's SECOND temple tour in his book.He was also given a visionary temple tour of the Jerusalem temple back in chapters 8 through 11, and that one didn't go so well. He bore witness to all the terrible things taking place within God's holy temple. That vision was kind of a bummer. The glory of God LEFT.In this tour though, the glory of God came back. So the future looks bright in God's Kingdom.Except for one thing we see taking place in this future Temple that doesn't look so pleasant. If you've been paying attention, you've heard that there will be sacrifices taking place in this Millennial Temple.Why would there be sacrifices taking place when Jesus was the once-and-for-all sacrifice on the cross at Calvary? Doesn't Hebrews make it pretty clear that God doesn't need anymore sacrifices for sins?We're going to discuss that today on the Cross References podcast.If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com0:00 - Introduction4:25 - Ezekiel 45, Land Allotments around the Temple17:00 - Fair Leadership25:00 - Sacrifices in the Final Temple37:25 - Ezekiel 46, Return of Feasts and Levitical Practices46:30 - Regulations in the Final Temple56:00 - Next Time & Closing ThoughtsIf you're looking for a detailed Ezekiel Bible study, cross-referenced with supporting scripture, this podcast will provide an in-depth look at the prophets of the Bible, with clear Bible prophecy explained. We explore Ezekiel's visions and other Old Testament Bible study topics through careful Bible exegesis to help you in understanding the Book of Ezekiel in a deeper way. I'm glad you're here, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 1 V 1-4 Promises. Promises The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra Chapter 1 V 1-4 Promises. Promises The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
We begin a new Wednesday Night Series. Building Our Foundations, a verse by verse study through the Book of Ezra. The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Ezra. It chronicles the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple, focusing on the religious and political restoration of the Jewish community. The Book of Ezra provides a powerful metaphor for building foundations—both literally and spiritually. The rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem serves as a symbol of the restoration of the people's relationship with God, as well as the re-establishment of their faith and community after the Babylonian exile. When considering how this pertains to building our own foundations, there are several lessons and parallels that can be drawn. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.
In this session, we delve into the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, two Babylonian kings who faced God's judgment. We examine Nebuchadnezzar's 7-year humiliation and eventual acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. We discuss Belshazzar's misuse of sacred items from the Jerusalem Temple during a feast, which leads to his downfall and the end of his kingdom. The Babylonian Empire falls and the Medo-Persian Empire rises. Soon, Cyrus king of Persia issues an edict allowing the return of the exiles to the Land of Canaan.Bible ReadingsDaniel 4:28-37Daniel 5:1-312 Chronicles 36:22-23Hebrews 12:5-11Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...
Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! This homily (a short sermon) is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading fo this first Sunday in the Christmas season, which is Luke 2:21-38. In this passage, we read about the visit of the holy family and the infant Jesus to the Jerusalem Temple, where they meet Simeon and Anna. We hope this message will be meaningful to you this week. Blessings to you as we move through this season of Advent together. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on Instagram or Facebook! We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!
Christine Darg tackles a profound question that has troubled and fascinated believers for two millennia: Are those who trust in Messiah Jesus for salvation expected to observe the Law's every commandment? This is no trivial question; it's endlessly controversial but there are biblical answers! This video also anticipates a third temple in Jerusalem and reinstituted sacrifices.
Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time IINovember 21, 2024 – Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace– but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”The gospel of the Lord.Homily I have often wondered about the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, because there is no hint of it in the gospels. The story comes from the Protoevangelium of James, a second century collection of pious stories that tries to fill in the blanks in the gospel accounts about the lives of Jesus and Mary. This document also gives us the names of Joachim and Anna, the parents of Mary. Since the liturgical feasts of Mary parallel the feasts of Jesus, I wondered if the date of this memorial had anything to do with the purification of Anna, eighty days after the birth of Mary; but no, there are only 74 days between the memorial of the birth of Mary and the memorial of her presentation in the Temple. The date celebrates the inauguration of the New Church of the Mother of God, built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the year 543 near the ruins of the Jerusalem Temple. Mary's presentation is actually a parallel to the prophet Samuel's presentation. Just as Samuel's mother Hanna, in thanksgiving for being cured of her bareness, presented him to God in the sanctuary of Shiloh, when he was three years old, so too, Mary's parents Joachim and Anna consecrate her to God at three years old in the Temple in Jerusalem. What we celebrate is not so much a historical fact, as the spirit with which Mary dedicated herself to God from her very childhood under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who filled her with grace to become the temple where the Son of God would take on human flesh. Just as Mary's cooperation with God's plan for our salvation began early in her childhood, and carried on throughout Jesus' life and ministry, passion, death and resurrection, and into the early years of the Church, so too it did not end with her life on earth. As Jesus wept over Jerusalem because its inhabitants did not recognize the time of their visitation, Mary with her son in heaven weeps over the many people who in the midst of violence, war and misfortune, continue blind to the saving presence of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. That may explain why Mary has appeared throughout the centuries in many countries across the world to call people back to prayer and faith in Jesus so that he may gather them together into God's kingdom, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. In today's gospel we hear Jesus' lament over the destruction that would overwhelm Jerusalem, because they rejected their true savior to follow a human, political one. The first reading from the book of Revelation proclaims Christ, the all-powerful and all knowledgeable Lamb of God who will protect his people in the terrible times of persecution and natural disasters they were facing. As the sacred writers encouraged their communities and us to remain faithful to Jesus in every circumstance, so too Mary by her example and intercession directs our eyes, mind and heart to Jesus, and calls us to cling to him, Son of God and Savior of the World. May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsR Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help Brooklyn, NY
In this episode, we delve into the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, two Babylonian kings who faced God's judgment. We examine Nebuchadnezzar's 7-year humiliation and eventual acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. We discuss Belshazzar's misuse of sacred items from the Jerusalem Temple during a feast, which leads to his downfall and the end of his kingdom. The Babylonian Empire falls and the Medo-Persian Empire rises. Soon, Cyrus king of Persia issues an edict allowing the return of the exiles to the Land of Canaan.Readings: Daniel 4:28-37, Daniel 5:1-31, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, Hebrews 12:5-11Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App!Support the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgThis episode primarily uses the ESV Bible translation, but may also use CSB, NASB, and NKJV.Search Tags: bible, beginner, bible verse, god, verse of the day, prayer, jesus, bible study, scripture, learn, bible introduction, introduction, intro to the bible, introduction to the bible, beginner bible, bible overview, how to read the bible, what is the bible about, bible story, bible stories, what is the bible, ...
In this episode, Dr. Marcus Mininger, Professor of New Testament Studies, looks at the world of biblical interpretation, specifically examining preterist interpretations of the book of Hebrews. His discussion centers around a key question that has intrigued scholars for centuries: Was the Book of Hebrews written before or after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD? Perhaps more importantly, he'll explore whether this dating question is as crucial to understanding Hebrews as some might think. Dr. Mininger begins by examining evidence of Roman persecution in the early church and what it might tell us about when Hebrews was written.
Every year, on the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, the Jewish people mourn the loss of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, along with a host of other tragedies that occurred on that same day throughout its history. Why would getting one step closer to its rebuilding instigate a war between Hamas and Israel? What is so important about this ancient building that would prompt a Gentile Christian from Texas to devote his life's work to researching and teaching the world about the Temple? Joseph Good is a pioneer in the modern Messianic movement and one of the world's leading experts on the Holy Temple. If you have ever wondered why the Torah would devote such extensive space to describing the building of the Tabernacle and what prompted David and Solomon to build a Temple and the Babylonian exiles to rebuild it, this episode is for you. – Episode Topics – 0:00 Introducing Joseph Good, leading expert on the Temple. 1:58 A debut on Christian Television. 5:34 Passover Seder research sparked a lifetime of study. 14:43 How a 1967 paratrooper started the Temple Institute. 17:52 A Gentile's contributions to Jerusalem Temple research. 20:15 Current status of rebuilding the Temple. 24:58 Why is the location of the Temple important? 35:15 Why would a red bovine prompt Hamas to attack Israel? 38:16 What are we missing by the absence of a Temple? 42:17 Why would a Christian want to see the Temple rebuilt? 47:02 The key to understanding end-times prophecy – Episode Resources – Sacrifices from a Messianic Jewish Perspective https://ffoz.store/products/what-about-the-sacrifices Jerusalem Temple Study https://jerusalemtemplestudy.com/ Second Temple App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/second-temple/id1489392068 Hatikva Ministries https://www.facebook.com/HatikvaMinistries/ Joseph Good on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hatikvaministries6566 Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come https://www.amazon.com/Rosh-HaShanah-Messianic-Kingdom-Come/dp/1976181461 Measure the Pattern https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Pattern-structures-surrounding-Courtyard/dp/1073761096 Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.