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There is some debate about whether Russia is named in the Bible. Many nations that exist today were named in prophecy. There is some eviednce that Russia is named, actually taking on a name that was given to them before they themselves chose it.

When people set out to write about the Bible they often make little reference to what is written in the Bible itself. They try to express what the Bible is saying in their own words and often end up confusing their readers. The Apostle Paul has very definite views on how to teach people to understand the Bible and he demonstrates this in his writings very clearly.

Psalm 145 is an alphabetic acrostic, but in the Masoretic Hebrew text it is missing the Hebrew letter 'nun'. Some more modern English translations add a verse, following the Catholic translations and Septuagint. The following will argue that there are powerful reasons why this letter was left out, and why the Masoretic Hebrew text is accurate.

Isaiah 20 might be read and passed over. It seems at first glance about events which are totally historical. From this prophecy Isaiah's reputation as a prophet was established in his own lifetime, as it was fulfilled in his lifetime. For this reason alone it is important. In the prophecy Isaiah acted out the events. Let us pause and consider what this acting out might indicate.

The following combines the work of an expert in the international law in relationship to Israel's establishment with a curiosity of Daniel's prophecy.

The feast of Purim, is one of joy for deliverance in events that unfolded due to God-guided Providence in a time of exile with no open vision. We may ponder how God works in the nations, and hopefully in our lives

The ten plaugues overshadow the fact that Moses was given three signs to show to the children of Israel to prove that he was to lead them to their redemption from slavery. Two of those signs later were shown to Pharaoh and the Egyptian court. The three signs speak of aspects of redemption.

A short article deeply considering the the role of the Ark in Israel, and the role of worship in our lives through practical example. ... More

There is a pattern in scripture, that the servants of God, without exception go through trial. In addition, some remarkable people are given an extra-ordinary experience. ... More

The imprint of truth is that there is superficial contradiction and deeper consistency. Every human has a different viewpoint, and no two witnesses in a court trial independently will give the same account of events. If there is striking agreement between two witnesses there might be collusion. The case of Ahaziah shows how an apparent contradiction might reveal a deeper truth. ... More