Author Archives: ed

Malachi 2:1-17, NIV Hgs:The priests have breached the covenant of Levi. They also married foreign women who worships other god. They did not protect the women they married by divorcing t hem. They wearied God with their unrepentant tears. Corrupt … Continue reading →

Malachi 1:1-14, NIV Obs and Hgs: What is an acceptable offering to God-no blemished animal. Outcome of a broken vow…Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows.. 6. “A son honors his father, and a … Continue reading →

Luke 10:13-23, NIV Hgs: Importance of repentance Unrepentant cities mentioned: Korazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum. Repentant cities: Tyre and Sidon. Outcome of unrepentant cities: Sodom and Gomorrah. Importance of listening and obedience to Jesus 16. “Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever … Continue reading →

Zechariah 12:10-12, NIV; chapter 13:1-8 Hg: Prophecy on Jesus crucifixion? Mention of Hadad Rimmon….comparison to the weeping of Jerusalem. Requires a separate study.

Revelation 22:1-20, NIV Tree of Life Hgs: Glimpse of living in heavenly city-river; water;tree of life; fruits;leaves of tree…healing of the nations; throne of God;the Lamb; name will be on their foreheads;..no more night…will not need the light of a … Continue reading →

Obs and Hgs: The New Jerusalem/the new Heaven No more deaths/no more tears, pain, crying etc//no sea/Holy City/coming down out of heaven from God/..dwelling of God is with men/…am making everything new…vs 5/make of precious metals, gemstones/..bride beautifully dressed for … Continue reading →

Zechariah 11:1-17, NziV Hg: Worthless shepherds, God will destroy. Two staff : Favour and Union. Symbols stands for. The flock detested me, and I grew weary of them.. Requires a separate study. 6. For I will no longer have pity on … Continue reading →

Zechariah 10:12, NIV Hgs: Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime…makes storm clouds… . idols speak deceit… ..people wander like sheep oppressed for lack of a shepherd. My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders … Continue reading →

Zechariah 9:1-17, NIV Judgment on Israel’s Enemies; the Coming of Zion’s King Prophecy of king comes to you righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey…Th: refers to Jesus? Rejoice … Continue reading →

Th: seems to be a vicious cycle of sins, punishment, grace and mercy for the people of God through the Jews. God eyes are on Zion (Jerusalem); his favourite mountain-Mt Zion. The rebuilding of God’s temple. 2. This is what the … Continue reading →