Tag Archives: Temple

Submitting to His Will

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 2:21-39, Joseph and Mary comply with the Law of Moses. Every male is circumcised on the eighth day after birth. Then there is a time to wait for purification (v. 22-24). After another 33 days, they went … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Luke | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 17-19

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken us through the book of Revelation 14-16. The vision of John tells us there will be a crushing blow for those who deny Christ. Reading in Revelation 14, the message is … Continue reading →

Posted in Questions for Reflection, Revelation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hope in You Lord

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

John explains in his vision that smoke fills the Temple in Revelation 5:7. The Temple expresses the very nature of God who is our hope. Like an anchor to help us hold course until the storm subsides or a candle … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Revelation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Qualities of His Presence

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Revelation 15:5-8, we are being prepared for the seven Bowl Judgments that God will execute upon antichrist and his followers; fulfilling the prophecies and promises of His Word. The angels are prepared for their work, clothed with pure … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Revelation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Victory after Many Loses

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

When the work on the Temple was completed as recorded in 2 Chronicles 5, there was a celebration. Judah’s history had been one of instability and a renunciation of religion but interspersed with periods of spiritual reformation. The people had … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments