Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Messiah”
Malachi’s prophecies unmistakably drive home the truth that Israel’s halfhearted sacrifices were not pleasing to God because the people were far from His heart. But in chapter 4, the prophet turned the attention from Israel’s spiritual complacency to its future filled with divine promise, the opening to God’s great blessing and restoration. The finale of our 4-part series on Malachi …
The first two chapters of Malachi paint an unflattering picture of the Jewish people after returning to their land. Instead of giving the Lord their best, they offered halfhearted sacrifices to Him. But in chapter 3, God graciously assured Israel He would send His Messenger and that His presence would return to the Temple! Part 3 of our 4-part series …
The prophet Malachi referred to the Temple altar as “the table of the Lᴏʀᴅ,” indicating a close relationship and fellowship between God and His people. Yet, the Israelites flippantly offered unworthy sacrifices on this table, failing to give the Lord the honor due Him. Part 2 of our 4-part series on the book of Malachi examines Israel’s relationship with God …
In the last book of the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi warned the children of Israel that they needed to repent of their sin. Having recently returned to the Holy Land from exile, they were guilty of the same sin with which many of us struggle today: spiritual apathy, or indifference. Though they sacrificed to God, they didn’t give Him …
It’s never too early to celebrate Christmas by studying Jesus’ First Advent! One truth we often forget at Christmastime is that Jesus’ birth is a Jewish story through and through. Our Friends of Israel representatives offer a deeply insightful study in our new devotional Finding Messiah in Christmas, a wonderful addition to anyone’s Christmas traditions. Chris shares a look into …
This program is a rebroadcast from October 29, 2022. Jesus is the Holy One of God, and He was called this name by only the apostle Peter and by demons. What does this title reveal about Christ? We conclude our 2-part series on the Holy One of God this week by analyzing Jesus’ epic showdown with a demon-possessed man. The …
Do you know the meaning behind the Passover Seder’s unique practices? If you’ve never enjoyed a Seder, you might not know how to make sense of its many different traditions. Whether you’re curious about the Haggadah, the zeroa, or the maror, you’ll find answers to your Passover questions in this week’s broadcast! Chris walks us through the major elements of …
Have you ever imagined how Jesus must have felt the night before His crucifixion? He knew His time to die for the sins of the world had come, and excruciating pain and suffering lay before Him. Sometimes we lose sight of the tremendous physical and emotional price of Jesus’ sacrifice. This Easter, let’s put ourselves in His position to better …
God’s covenant with King David unlocks many of Scripture’s beautiful truths, particularly about Jesus. It explains why Jesus is the King of Israel, the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Son of Man. This week we conclude our five-part series on the Davidic covenant with our focus on the ties between King David and Jesus, the King of kings. …
Does the Old Testament ever say that God would have a son? The answer determines our right to place our faith in Jesus! This week Chris remembers a conversation with his Jewish friend that gave him a chance to share God’s promises to King David in the Davidic Covenant. In part 4 of our series on this covenant, we see …
