Tag Archives: Heaven

Understanding the Great Sign of Revelation 12:1


 Yes, I know, I haven’t posted for some time now. Excuses, I have none, but life certainly gets in the way, and I went through a dry spell. Revelation 12:1 NASB A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. No man knows the day or the hour. Matthew 24: 36.


Because many, like those who say King James only, will get literal and demand that the examples we use are exacting. Perhaps you need to be reminded that any English translation started as a lost Hebrew version, Septuagint Greek, and … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. This generation will by no means pass away. Matthew 24:32-35


We are in Matthew 24 and now looking at the parable of the Fig Tree. Let’s open this with a broad mental attitude. Finis Jennings Dake tells us that this parable is the “First of five parables in Matthew 24-25: the … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24 verses 29 through 31 _ Immediately after the tribulation of those days.


Praise the Lord; He is coming. “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be … Continue reading

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He opened His mouth and taught them. Matthew 5:1-4.


We ended Matthew chapter four with this. “… His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He … Continue reading

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Jesus has returned from the wilderness… Matthew 4:13-18.


 When we last saw Jesus, He had been taken, by Satan, up onto an exceedingly high mountain. You might ask yourself, why does this guy get so elaborate? That is because my understanding of scripture is still, to some degree, segmented … Continue reading

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A voice cries out in the desert: “Clear a way for the LORD.” Matthew 31-3.


Matthew chapter three opens with a fast-forward of about 25 years. The headline from the Berean Study Bible (and most of them say the same thing) reads: “John the Baptist Prepares the Way” “And in those days John the Immerser … Continue reading

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He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. John 1:32-35.


Previously I told you about an unusual statement from John the baptizer. “I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” (John 1:31 NASB) If I focus on the first part … Continue reading

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Does Jesus fight in two battles; if so, what are they?


   I got a message from a friend that I needed to address. Originally posted on 08/31/2019. I received a message which read sort of like this – I say sort of because I had to make it legible. My acquaintance said, … Continue reading

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And the city has no need for the sun. Revelation 21: 10-27.


With this post, we will finish Revelation 21. Yeah, I know you want me to drag this out forever, but I sometimes think I heard the voice of the Lord, telling me, I will come back when you finish this … Continue reading

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