Tag Archives: prophecy

Elijah's Inspiration

Posted on January 16, 2013 by ehurst

We could hardly expect to see and experience what the mighty prophet Elijah did. Still, nothing keeps us from learning by his humanity. I offer this excerpt from the coming book… 1 Kings 19:9-18 — By this time, the natural … Continue reading →

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Too Much Noise

Posted on January 14, 2013 by ehurst

I’m still not able to muster my deepest thinking. The sinuses are recovering, but as you should know, this thing has drifted down into my lungs. It makes me grouchy, not fit company for most humans. I often do what … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 8

Posted on January 5, 2013 by ehurst

The theme continues: What would God do if His people adhered to His Covenant? The prophet continues making the case that throughout her history, Israel had only rarely been faithful. Yet, were there not miracles aplenty in her official archives … Continue reading →

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Published Ancient Truth: John's Revelation

Posted on January 3, 2013 by ehurst

It’s up and ready. The cover image is a rock formation on the beach of Patmos, the Greek island where John was confined when he wrote his Apocalypse. Get your free copy here.

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Zechariah and Feminism

Posted on December 16, 2012 by ehurst

The Holy Spirit surely moves here at my keyboard when I study for the Bible lessons. He typically moves differently when I teach it in person. I added a paragraph to the text of my notes on Zechariah 5 regarding … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 5

Posted on December 15, 2012 by ehurst

Zechariah presents two visions of God cleansing the land. If the people turn in their hearts to His holiness, He responds by granting even more holiness. First comes a massive scroll floating in air. The wording refers to the common … Continue reading →

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The Life of a Prophet

Posted on December 7, 2012 by ehurst

Someone asked me what it was like being a prophet. I’m a prophet, so I guess I can answer the question, but only for myself. It’s work. I am by nature pretty lazy and selfish. I would prefer to spend … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 3

Posted on December 1, 2012 by ehurst

The High Priest represents the people to God, and God to the people. It was known their sins could see him die on the Day of Atonement when he entered the Holy of Holies with the incense offering (Leviticus 16:13). … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 2

Posted on November 24, 2012 by ehurst

God continues giving Zechariah visions of what He wants so much to do for Judah. The prophet sees a figure bearing a measuring line heading up the valley toward the city. Zechariah asks where he is going, and the surveyor … Continue reading →

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Zechariah: Intro and Chapter 1

Posted on November 17, 2012 by ehurst

Introduction: Zechariah is a common Hebrew name, meaning “the Lord Remembers.” This one is the grandson of the Iddo, one of the priests who returned in the first wave under Cyrus’s decree. This make the prophet much younger than his … Continue reading →

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