Understanding the Prophecy The identity and role of Israel remain central topics in many discussions about Bible prophecy. Throughout the Old Testament, Israel was chosen as God’s covenant people and entrusted with His law and promises. Yet the New Testament records a dramatic turning point when many leaders rejected the Messiah. This rejection raises important…
Understanding the Prophecy The subject of Israel plays a major role in many interpretations of Bible prophecy. For many believers, modern events involving the nation of Israel are often viewed as direct fulfillments of ancient prophetic promises. But the Bible presents a more complex picture of Israel’s identity and history. Throughout the Old Testament, Israel…
Are we now in the “beginning of sorrows”? We are living in a time unlike any other in history. Scripture describes a period just before the return of the Messiah when global events begin to accelerate—wars increase, deception spreads, and society itself begins to unravel. Yeshua described this period as the “beginning of sorrows,” a…
Understanding the Prophecy Truth has always been central to God’s message—but it has also always been resisted. From the earliest days of the gospel, those who proclaimed truth faced opposition. The disciples themselves were persecuted and killed, not because they spread error, but because they taught truth in a world that did not want to…
How Does God Define the Start of His Year? One of the most common questions among students of the biblical festivals concerns the timing of the biblical year. When does the year begin, and how should the calendar be calculated? Throughout history, believers have used different methods to determine the start of the year and…
Understanding the Prophecy One of the most important questions in Bible prophecy is surprisingly simple: Who is Israel? Throughout the Old Testament, the nation of Israel plays a central role in God’s covenant promises. However, when readers move into the New Testament, especially the writings of the apostle Paul, the subject becomes more complex. In…
Understanding the Prophecy One of the most vivid prophetic images in the Bible appears in Ezekiel 37—the vision of the valley of dry bones. In this powerful scene, the prophet Ezekiel is shown a valley filled with bones that appear completely lifeless and without hope. God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones. As he…
Day 1335 on Daniel’s Timeline through the End of the Millennium The biblical festivals are more than ancient celebrations. Throughout Scripture, the appointed times established by God illustrate key milestones in the plan of redemption and the prophetic timeline of history. While the spring festivals point to events surrounding the first coming of the Messiah,…
Understanding the Prophecy Bible prophecy repeatedly warns that deception will intensify as the world approaches the final events of earth’s history. One of the most serious warnings concerns Satan’s attempt to imitate divine authority and mislead humanity through counterfeit signs and wonders. In this teaching, Tom Stapleton explores what Scripture reveals about Satan’s reign of…
