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“Beginnings, Endings and Overlaps” In our last few studies, we have been considering the period of time we have come to know as the Jewish Age; that period of time when God specifically dealt with the nation of Israel. We also have been examining a period of time at the end of the Jewish Age,Continue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 10”

The Jewish Age Harvest part 2: “The Four Phases of Jesus’s Human and Post-Resurrection Existence“ In our last study, we found ourselves at the end of the Jewish Age – the period of time in mankind’s history when God instituted a special relationship with a group of people and offered them blessings if they wouldContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 9”

The Jewish Age Harvest part 1: “Prophecies Fulfilled” Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh the harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white already unto harvest. – John 4:35 When we closed our last study, we had examined howContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 8”

The Jewish Age part 3: “Judges, Kings and Prophecies” In the last post on the study of God’s plan for mankind, we saw how the Bible teaches us that due to disobedience to a direct instruction by Adam and Eve (the first man and woman), mankind was subsequently out of harmony with God. This disharmonyContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 7”

Study Approach #2: “Types and Antitypes” 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. In our previous article on “How to Study the Bible”, we examined the importance of topical study when trying toContinue reading “How to Study the Bible: Study 2”

“… Fear not: for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” – Luke 2:10-11 Take a few minutes and consider the following picture. Imagine yourself outside at night,Continue reading “Christmas: A Time of Love and Hope”

The Jewish Age part 2: “Typical Justification and Life” The term “justification” means the act or process of making something or someone right, or just. When applied to religious topics, justification often includes the further thought of making someone (more than something) “right” with God. In our very first study on God’s plan, we examinedContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 6”

The Jewish Age part 1: “The Children of Israel” Previously in our study on how the Bible reveals God’s plan for mankind, we discussed how certain critical events can be identified through study of the scriptures. Until now, we have concentrated on the book of Genesis. We saw, how in the beginnings of the bookContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 5”

Study Approach #1: “Topical Examination” The title “Bible Student” is fairly self-explanatory. In short, the title describes one who studies the Bible. Studying any type of subject implies a dedication that requires effort, time and energy. Just as one begins any type of study, there is a learning curve; no one picks up a calculusContinue reading “How to Study the Bible: Study 1”

“Jacob’s Hip: A Brief Side-Study and Reflection” “And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of histhigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.” – Genesis 32:25 The previous set of posts in the study of God’s plan for mankind have focused onContinue reading “A Study in God’s Plan for Mankind: Study 4a”