Tag Archives: Maccabees

The Coming Shock: Coda

Posted on June 21, 2026 by ehurst

Yesterday’s Bible lesson was already a bit long, but I need to add something that may not be obvious. In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul quotes from Daniel’s description of a type of Antichrist. Daniel does the same thing we saw … Continue reading →

Posted in bible | Tagged Antichrist, Antiochus IV, apostasy, covenant, Divided Kingdom, divine election, Elijah, eschatology, faith community, Gentiles, Law of Moses, letters to the thessalonians, Maccabees, Romans, the Devil | Leave a comment

Jesus on the Tribulation

Posted on October 11, 2025 by ehurst

If you have a broad and clear grasp of Old Testament history, then you should be able to dive right into Heiser’s stuff and be able to stay afloat. Most people lose track because all they know about such history … Continue reading →

Posted in bible | Tagged Gentiles, Hasmoneans, Herodians, Jews, Maccabees, messianic expectations, Michael S. Heiser, Pentecost, prophecy, Restoration, tribulation | Comments Off

Matthew 2:19-23

Posted on June 5, 2021 by ehurst

Why such a short passage? Once again, the background story is huge. To make full sense of what Matthew is telling us, we need to be aware of at least some of what was common knowledge in the time this … Continue reading →

Posted in bible | Tagged Bible History, Edom, Intertestamental Period, King Herod, Maccabees | 4 Comments

Tag Archives: Maccabees

The Coming Shock: Coda

Jesus on the Tribulation

Matthew 2:19-23

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