WELCOME TO THE MESSIANIC REVOLUTION

Following on the heels of yesterday’s post about all of the high places Israel was sacrificing to and how that was displeasing to God, let’s read Judges 17. So on the surface, this chapter appears to be a random, almost confusing story. But the truth is, it’s a snapshot of ancient Israel’s spiritual collapse. And […]

“The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because no house had yet been built for the name of Adonai.”-1 Kings 3:2 Following on the heels of yesterday’s discussion about the “high places,” the bottom line is that God’s command to only sacrifice at the place He had designated was being ignored. By […]

If you’ve ever visited Tokyo, Japan, you’ll notice something interesting as you walk around the city in pretty much any neighborhood. You’ll notice Shinto shrines and temples scattered all over the place. The locals visit these places to petition the “gods” for blessings in work, relationships, getting into a good university, or whatever. Of course, […]

“The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because no house had yet been built for the name of Adonai.  Shlomo loved Adonai, living according to the regulations set forth by David his father; nevertheless, he sacrificed and made offerings on the high places.“-1 Kings 3:2 On the face of it, Israel appeared […]

“Shlomo formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. He brought her into the City of David, [where she lived] until he had finished building his own palace, the house of Adonai and the wall around Yerushalayim.”-1 Kings 3:1 By marrying the Egyptian princess, we can see that Solomon had a […]