Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Rebellion in the Kingdom of Christ

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

There will be a rebellion at the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ on Earth as described in Revelation 20:7-15. Satan will be released, followers will be recruited, and the forces will come together to surround the capital … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation | Tagged Book of Life, Eternal Life, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, Lord, Prayer, Reign of Christ | Leave a comment

The Two Witnesses

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Revelation 11:1-14, Christ gives two witnesses power to preach during the first half of the tribulation. Some have speculated these two to be Moses and Elijah. They witness that Jesus is the Son of God, the heir of … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Elijah, God, Jerusalem, Moses, Overcome Difficulty, Plagues, Purpose, Resurrection, Seven Lampstands, Seven Stars, Son of God, Testimony, Tribulation, Witnessing | 3 Comments

The Discipline of Daniel

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Daniel writes from captivity in Babylon. The book is a companion to the book of Revelation which teaches the sovereignty of God over all nations and people. Reading in Daniel 1, the king of Babylon named Nebuchadnezzar overtakes Jerusalem. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Babylon, Body, Cross, Daniel, Discipline, Faithfulness, food and wine, God, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Mind, Nebuchadnezzar, the Temple of God | 1 Comment

The Reward of Newness

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Song of Songs 2-3, the girl twice describes her beloved as “a gazelle or a young stag” (2:9, 17). This suggests that her beloved comes with great passion and grace. In a similar way, Christ came to fulfill … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Communion

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

Some read the Song of Solomon as a love poem; others believe it is written symbolically to express the affections between Christ and the church. Whichever way you read it, we can learn about spiritual communion which gives strength for … Continue reading →