Previously in our study of the book of Daniel we concluded chapter three which was about the golden image Nebuchadnezzar had constructed. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived the furnace and Nebuchadnezzar recognized the Jewish God as the Most High god. However, he still remained a polytheist but simply acknowledged Yahweh as the highest of the...

Agatha Christie, a very famous English crime novelist once said: That’s sound advice but in today’s world surely we can trust the banks. Americans believe that banks are the safest place to keep money and there is no possibility of loss, but is this an accurate or delusional perception. First let’s define what a bank...

This week we continue our study in the book of Daniel as we begin chapter three. My purpose for studying Daniel is primarily to examine the prophetic passages but I wanted to cover the entire book. Our look at chapter three will be brief but there is some good personal application in this chapter. Let’s...

Is the Second Amendment in the Bible? Should Christians own firearms? Are Christians permitted to defend themselves? Does the Bible support self-defense? These are questions not to be taken lightly by Christians, especially will viewing the violence that’s occurred in Ferguson, Wisconsin. There are many Christians who believe that the Bible teaches passivism, that Christians...

This week we continue our study in the book of Daniel as we complete chapter two. I mentioned last week that Daniel chapter two is perhaps THE key foundational prophecy text. Upon this text many other Biblical prophecies are built. It’s important that we have a correct interpretation of this passage, not that we can...

This week we continue our study in the book of Daniel. Daniel chapter two is perhaps the key foundational prophecy text. Upon this text many other Biblical prophecies be will built. It’s important that we have a correct interpretation of this passage, not that we can answer all questions, but we need to understand who...

The US 2014 fiscal year runs from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. The most recent spending projection (April 2014) from the Congressional Budget Office for fiscal year 2014 is 3.52 trillion dollars. The government will overspend revenue by 492 billion dollars. Each year’s overspending is called a deficit while the total of...

Two weeks ago we completed our study of Hermeneutics and with that foundation I now want to begin several studies concerning prophecy. The purpose of this podcast is to prepare for tomorrow AND the days ahead. Preparing for tomorrow requires being informed of current events, governmental impacts, economic trends, and so forth to be secure...

President Nixon has probably made two of the most impactful monetary decisions in the history of the United States. The first was to sever the link between the US dollar and gold on August 15, 1971. Until then there was a solemn promise that a dollar was worth 1/35th of an ounce of gold, or...

Context Historical & Cultural The authors or recorders of the words of God lived at a different time in history and in a culture that was much different from ours. Communication is highly influenced by one’s culture and place in history, but unfortunately this is often forgotten while interpreting the Bible. As an example let’s...