Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

Despite making one poor, catastrophic and foolish decision after another, King Ahaz never seems to learn his lesson and repent. Once he dies, leaving his nation in ruin, his son Hezekiah takes over in 2 Chronicles 28-29 and begins leading the nation back towards godliness as he restores the Temple and brings back worship of the true and living God.

Considering all the ink the Bible gives to prophecy it is important to have a clear understanding what it is, what it is not, and how it fits into current events. As we look at Matthew 24 and various other scriptures in part I of our yearly Prophecy Update we identify nine current events of importance to keep an eye on in light of what Bible tells us about the End Times.

In part II of our yearly Prophecy Update we delve deeper into nine topics continually in the news that may factor into the End Times. As we examine Jerusalem’s status, religious shifts, potential wars, technological developments and moral decline though the lens of Scripture we consider the implications and are reminded to place our trust and hope in Jesus Christ alone in these unsteady times.

In part II of our yearly Prophecy Update we delve deeper into nine topics continually in the news that may factor into the End Times. As we examine Jerusalem’s status, religious shifts, potential wars, technological developments and moral decline though the lens of Scripture we consider the implications and are reminded to place our trust and hope in Jesus Christ alone in these unsteady times.

Considering all the ink the Bible gives to prophecy it is important to have a clear understanding what it is, what it is not, and how it fits into current events. As we look at Matthew 24 and various other scriptures in part I of our yearly Prophecy Update we identify nine current events of importance to keep an eye on in light of what Bible tells us about the End Times.

Mary’s reaction when told she was going to give birth to the Messiah, even while yet a virgin, is one of the most beautiful examples of faith in the Scriptures. As we examine Mary’s incredible response in Luke 1:26-44 we see how her willingness to obey God, despite great risk to herself, opened the door for us to be saved by grace though faith in her son Jesus Christ.

Mary’s reaction when told she was going to give birth to the Messiah, even while yet a virgin, is one of the most beautiful examples of faith in the Scriptures. As we examine Mary’s incredible response in Luke 1:26-44 we see how her willingness to obey God, despite great risk to herself, opened the door for us to be saved by grace though faith in her son Jesus Christ.

King Uzziah literally has everything going for him until his pride in himself and his accomplishments balloons out of control, leading to a tragic end in 2 Chronicles 26-27. As his son Jotham takes over leadership we see how his father’s actions have a harmful effect on his walk with God and what would otherwise be a successful reign.

King Uzziah literally has everything going for him until his pride in himself and his accomplishments balloons out of control, leading to a tragic end in 2 Chronicles 26-27. As his son Jotham takes over leadership we see how his father’s actions have a harmful effect on his walk with God and what would otherwise be a successful reign.

This time of year, it can be easy to only think of Jesus’ birth as the greeting card scene with a picturesque baby in a manger that we so often see. However, as we pause to reflect on Luke 2:1-14, we see the deeper meanings hidden in the circumstances of His birth, which bring us salvation, a glorious eternal future and a marvelous light to this dark world.

This time of year, it can be easy to only think of Jesus’ birth as the greeting card scene with a picturesque baby in a manger that we so often see. However, as we pause to reflect on Luke 2:1-14, we see the deeper meanings hidden in the circumstances of His birth, which bring us salvation, a glorious eternal future and a marvelous light to this dark world.

Early in his reign Joash is doing great things like repairing the Temple – but then his spiritual mentor dies and he finds himself following bad advice and turning from God. Once his son Amaziah ascends to the throne we see him doing only slightly better in 2 Chronicles 24-25 as he wavers between following God and doing the wrong things.

Early in his reign Joash is doing great things like repairing the Temple – but then his spiritual mentor dies and he finds himself following bad advice and turning from God. Once his son Amaziah ascends to the throne we see him doing only slightly better in 2 Chronicles 24-25 as he wavers between following God and doing the wrong things.

As King Amaziah reigns in Jerusalem in 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 we see Israel’s capital city then and now as ancient biblical history meets modern day news headlines. As we look at Jerusalem in light of current events we see what these things could mean for the fulfilment of biblical prophecies and for the friends and enemies of Israel.

As King Amaziah reigns in Jerusalem in 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 we see Israel’s capital city then and now as ancient biblical history meets modern day news headlines. As we look at Jerusalem in light of current events we see what these things could mean for the fulfilment of biblical prophecies and for the friends and enemies of Israel.