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There are two prophecies in the Hebrew scriptures that clearly state that Babylon would not be rebuilt and there would be no repopulation program.
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Whenever I come across two words repeated in Scripture, my eyes and my ears perk up. When those two words are connected to the second most mentioned city in the Bible, my mind and my spirit join in.
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Prophet Pearls #22-#23 Vayakhel – Pekudei
1 Kings 7:40-8:21
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This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers 1 Kings 7:40–8:21. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1–38:20) and Pekudei (Exodus 38:21–40:38).
This Haftorah begins by mentioning a number of items that Solomon had contracted with Hiram, king of Tyre, to make for the temple in Jerusalem. The passage goes on to relate how Solomon oversaw the placement of the Ark of the Covenant into the temple, followed by his blessing over the nation. The king declared that day how God had made it possible for him to build a house where the name of God might dwell among His people. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Note: The remaining portions are read with
Sephardic Hebrew pronunciation. Recordings provided by Mechon Mamre.
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After digging deep into the history of Iraq, I think there could have been another sitcom called the British Hillbillies who, through war, discovered that Iraq was filled with Black Gold and Tehran Tea… you know, oil that could keep their empire stashed with cash for a really long time.
Prophet Pearls #21-Ki-Tisa
1 Kings 18:1-39
March 5, 2015
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 18:1–39. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11–34:35).
The Torah reading relates the famous incident of the golden calf. This Haftorah deals with Israel’s worship of the false deity Baal. The prophet Elijah challenges his people to decide, once and for all, who they will follow: Baal or Yehovah. Seeing God’s dramatic answer to Elijah’s prayer, the people proclaim, “Yehovah, he is God; Yehovah, he is God.” Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
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Just when I thought we could settle in and record the rest of Prophet Pearls from behind our computers on opposite sides of the world, something happened. Technology breakdowns beyond our control stopped us smack-dab in the middle of our work. After considering our options, Nehemia and I have decided to sacrifice time and resources in order to meet in the land of the Prophets—you know, Israel—to record the remaining 30 episodes of Prophet Pearls face to face. This seems to be the most effective way to overcome the technological challenges, with the added benefit that being together will enhance and enliven our discussions. Continue Reading…
Prophet Pearls #20-Tetzaveh
Ezekiel 43:10-27
February 26, 2015
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 43:10–27. It accompanies the Torah portion Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20–30:10).
The context of this passage is the future restored temple in Jerusalem, giving instructions for the building and dedication of the altar of burnt offerings. The prophet emphasizes the need to carefully avoid the errors and unfaithfulness that led to the destruction of the previous temples. God assures his people that when the Levitical priests faithfully offer burnt offering on the altar he will accept his people. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
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Beyond all of the historical and archeological information I encountered in Babylon, there were two specific things that I needed to find. I even darn near dragged the director of the entire site to help me locate these two important artifacts.
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When it comes to who was calling the shots in the creation of the country of Iraq, you might assume that the movers and shakers were men.
Prophet Pearls #19-Terumah
1 Kings 5:26–6:13 (5:12–6:13 in English)
February 19, 2015
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 5:26–6:13 (5:12–6:13 in English). It accompanies the Torah portion Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19).
This Haftorah provides an overview of King Solomon’s construction of the temple in Jerusalem. God promises Solomon that if he faithfully keeps the divine statutes and commandments God will fulfill all the promises made to David and will dwell among his people Israel. This passage also includes a vital detail of biblical chronology, a benchmark for dating the exodus from Egypt as well as other important events. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
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