What is a type and a shadow in the Bible?
People often wonder: what is a type and a shadow? A type, shadow, pattern, or figure is a prophetic foretelling of future events. God has inspired His prophets to give…
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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
What are the eight visions of Zechariah?
Background The series of the eight visions of Zechariah are found in chapters 1:7 to 6:8. They present a linked prophetic description setting forth the plan of God for the…
Did the Israelites spend 400 years in Egypt?
400 years in Egypt “And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and…
Isn’t the Jews returning to Israel a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?
Aliyah is the immigration of Jews returning to Israel from the diaspora. This first began in the late 1800s up until after World War II when Israel was founded. Since…
During the siege of Jerusalem, did Israelites actually eat their children?
The siege of Jerusalem God knows the future. He knows the outcomes of our choices and in His goodness He promises blessings under His protection. But He also knows that…
What is the vision of Two Baskets of Figs that Jeremiah saw?
The prophet Jeremiah prophesied about the two baskets of figs in chapter 24 of his book. In this vision, the prophet foresaw the restoration of the Jews that were in…
What was the goal of Ezekiel’s message to Israel?
Ezekiel’s message reveals God’s purpose for His children through the sad experience of the Babylonian captivity. For centuries the prophets had advised and warned Israel, yet the people delved deeper…
What do the waters in Ezekiel’s temple vision represent?
The passage that mentions the waters in Ezekiel’s vision can be found in Ezekiel 47: “Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing…
What was Jeremiah’s council for the Israeli captives in Babylon?
Israeli Captives in Babylon Despised and rejected by his brethren at home, the prophet Jeremiah directed his messages to the Israeli captives in Babylon. He sent the captives a letter…
How did God use Daniel to witness for the king of Babylon and Medo-Persia?
The Lord used Daniel to witness and spread His truth to the kings of Babylon and Medo-Persia. He wanted them to know about the true God – the Creator of…
