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The Bible makes amazing predictions about the future, some which have already occurred and some to take place in the future. Read more about how the Bible has shown itself to be a reliable forecaster
How did Haggai the prophet help his nation?
Haggai was the first of the three post-exilic Minor Prophets. Scholars do not know much about him other than what is recorded in his book and what is said about…
Can you explain Daniel chapters 8 & 9?
In Daniel 8 and 9, God revealed two prophecies that overlap and share a starting point. The first prophecy was the 2300 prophecy which gave the date for the beginning…
How did Elijah and Elisha work to bring Israel back to God?
The prophets Elijah and Elisha ministered to bring people to God in the northern kingdom of Israel. Because of the apostasy of the nation, the prophet Elijah predicted a three-year…
Why did Cyrus give permission to restore the Jews back to their land?
Daniel and Cyrus When Cyrus conquered Babylon, he met the aged Daniel. The former King Nebuchadnezzar appreciated the wisdom of Daniel and trusted his counsel. And through Daniel, Cyrus learned…
What was the mission of Ezra and Nehemiah?
Ezra and Nehemiah recorded the history of post-exilic Jews. This history occurred during the first half of the Persian Empire, which continued from 539 b.c., when Babylon was conquered by…
What was Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning Israel’s exile and restoration?
“And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. ‘Then it will come to pass, when seventy…
How did the lepers help Samaria end its famine?
This story of the lepers that helped end the famine in Samaria is in found in 2 Kings chapters 6-7. Ben-Hadad king of Syria besieged Samaria and caused a great…
Who was the youngest prophet in the Bible?
The Bible tells us that Samuel was the youngest prophet. He received his first revelation and prophecy from God when he was a young boy. In those days, the word…
Why were the Jews dispersed among the nations?
The dispersion of the Jews among the nations is specifically referred to in the Scriptures in the time of Esther (Esther 3:8) and at Pentecost (Acts 2:5; Acts 2:5, 9–11).…
Why did Elisha ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit?
In the Old Testament, the blessings of God were given in double portions. For example, parents gave their first born a double blessing: “He shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son…