Mark 13: The Olivet Discourse Vs. 1-3 The Prophecy of The Destruction of The Temple The disciples here are impressed with the huge and magnificent Temple of Herod. It was one of the architectural wonders of the ancient Roman world. Jesus takes them by total surprise by proclaiming and prophesying of the total destruction of [...]
By Joel C. Rosenberg (Carol Stream, Ill.: Tyndale Pub., Inc., 2006, 366 pgs.) This is the fourth book in this series, following: The Ezekiel Option, The Last Days, & The Last Jihad. Jon Bennett continues as the main character, along with Erin McCoy. The first question answered in this book, do Jon and Erin finally [...]
By Hank Hanegraaff and Paul L. Maier (Wheaton,Ill.: Tyndale House Pub.,Inc., 2004, 79 pgs) This is an excellent book for dealing with the myriad of historical problems presented in the novel by Dan Brown. In Part One, Dr. Paul Maier points out all the major historical/religious problems and challenges made in The Da Vinci Code. [...]
The World Trade Center (PG-13)-Movie Paramount Pictures, 2006, Directed by Oliver Stone. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Michael PenaThis is an excellent movie. Not at all the usual Oliver Stone movie. No conspiracy theories, no politics, just the story of regular folks caught in the midst of a huge event and their heroic responses to the situation. [...]
Edited by: Rodolphe Kasser, Marvin Meyer, Gregor Wurst, with Bart D. Ehrman (National Geographic: Washington DC, 2006, 185 pgs) The book contains an introduction to the ‘Gospel’, with a translation and commentary. First, a chapter on the incredible story of the discovery of the Codex and intrigue which kept the text from public view for 28 years. [...]
Mike Wallace talked about his recent visit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) on the Sean Hannity radio program today (8/10/06). He used words like: confident, intelligent, well-informed, self-assured, good looking, self-righteous, rational, and quite ‘reasonable’.
Jesus began teaching in the Temple in the form of parables. Notice that after a while, the authorities began to perceive that Jesus was talking against them, particularly in the Parable of the Tenants. Vs. 1-12 The Parable of The Tenants The Vineyard in this parable represents Israel. The servants that the master sent represents the prophets, who [...]
