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Justification

Paul’s discussion of justification by faith in Galatians 2 was centered around the fact that the Jews were not any better off than the Gentiles when it came to being right with God. The Jews were given the Ten Commandments to show others that knowing the Law does not necessarily mean that you will obey…

A stubborn heart

The prophet Ezekiel was taken into captivity during King Nebuchadnezzar’s first deportation of Jews to Babylon (2 Kings 24:10-17). Eleven years passed from the time of the first deportation of Jews until the fall and captivity of Judah (2 Kings 25:1-2), Ezekiel’s prophetic call took place in the fifth year of the Jews captivity. Ezekiel…

The time of the end (part 2)

We are told in Daniel 9:23 that at the beginning of Daniel’s pleas for mercy the angel Gabriel was sent to him with a response from God. Gabriel described his message for Daniel as “a word.” The word that Gabriel used, dâbâr (daw-bawrˊ) conveyed “divine communication” (H1697). Daniel was first introduced to Gabriel when he…

Pleas for mercy

The prophet Daniel’s prayer for his people was a heartfelt plea for mercy that was intended to stir the LORD to action on behalf of the Jews who were in captivity in Babylon. Daniel’s prayer was the result of his discovery of Jeremiah’s prophecy that the Jews’ captivity would last 70 years (Daniel 9:2; Jeremiah…

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Calleen Hough is an author and blogger and has been studying the bible for more than 40 years. She is the founder of the Partnership of Women Experiencing Rape ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to provide spiritual insight and instruction to women that are recovering from rape. Calleen is a proud mother of three adult children and three grandchildren. She attends Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, WA.

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