In Psalm 32, David proclaims the blessedness of the one whose sins are forgiven. And he does this in a unique way. He uses three expressions for sin and then employs three expressions of God’s pardon for sin. Here’s what I mean: David called one category of sins transgressions, which indicates “rebellion against God”; another he simply called sin, which describes “knowingly missing the mark”; and the third category he called iniquity, which speaks of a “vile perversion.” Those terms cover the entire gamut of our sinfulness—major and minor. But then after showing us three categories of sin he uses three expressions to show how God pardons our sins:

GOD RAISES DEAD DREAMS

Scripture uses death to identify man’s greatest enemy and there’s nothing man fears more. When a person expires, losing all vital signs, doctors, medicine, and science stand powerless in its presence. Only God can resurrect. But this sermon doesn’t deal with the physical cessation of life, it deals with death of a different nature. The death of God’s divinely inspired promises and visions. I’m persuaded that many Christians are in the gestation stage of a specific promise God has given them. Perhaps years ago He planted a dream and you’re still awaiting its fruition. Maybe even hope has begged you to admit that promise is dead. But the God that resurrected Christ from the dead can resurrect your promise.

WHAT NEVER HAPPENED ON THE DAY OF ATONEMENT

Let’s journey back several thousand years to Jerusalem during Passover week. This was the holiest of the seven Hebrew festivals that attracted thousands of worshipers. Some traveled hundreds of miles to attend this celebration in the religious capital of the world—Jerusalem. What a sight it must have been! For seven days the Priests appeared in their royal apparel, led the people in worship, offered sacrifices, and blew shofars (2 Chronicles 30:21). Everything was leading to the Day of Atonement when the High Priest would present the blood of a Passover lamb for the people’s sins. Not only was Jerusalem sightly its aroma was pungent.

Speak Lord, But is it Really You?

Of all experiences that exhilarate people, chief among them is when God speaks directly to the human soul. One inspired word to a thirsty, hungry traveler can refresh and sustain more than a thousand meals. It was Elijah who heard God’s instruction to “rise and eat” that received nourishment to navigate 285 miles for the following forty days

By Robert D. Pace

For centuries, ministers have preached the message of Christ’s Return to earth. But is there compelling evidence that His Return is imminent? Extensive research persuades me that the answer to this question is, yes! And after preaching thousands of sermons for 25 years, my passion today concerns the eschatological prophecies of the Bible. I want to present you with three noteworthy prophecies that bear convincing testimony to the “signs of the times” and why our voice must rise to proclaim its message:

1. There is clear evidence for the Jewish dispersion and regathering into Israeli homeland.

The Old Testament Prophets repeatedly foretold the dispersion of the Jews. Ezekiel said they would be scattered to the four corners of the world. History discloses an event called the Diaspora, in 70 AD, fulfilled this prophecy when Rome invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the Temple, and scattered the Jews into the world—133 nations in all! But the Prophets also predicted that Abraham’s seed would be regathered into their homeland. Ezekiel 38:8 says: “After many days you will be summoned; in the latter years you will come into the land that is restored from the sword . . . its people were brought out from the nations.” Both aspects of this astounding prophecy have transpired and should not be ignored—the Jews were scattered; the Jews have regathered! And since the early 20th Century, the world has witnessed a continuous wave of immigration of 5.1 million Jews returning to their homeland! Thus, we find the fulfillment of no inconsequential prophecy: “He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the Earth” (Isaiah 11:12).

2. There is an identifiable date for Israeli Statehood.

Isaiah 66:8 says, “Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labor, she gave birth to her children.” Once Rome destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD, the Israelis were without a sovereign presence in their homeland for the next 1900 years. But something remarkable occurred on May 14, 1948. At 4:00 pm that day, Israeli leader David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel’s Independence, Britain relinquished control of the Jewish homeland, and Israel regained its Statehood. For the first time since 586 BC, Israel was again a sovereign State according to Bible prophecy! And minutes after David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel’s Statehood, US President Harry Truman welcomed Israel into the global community of nations. After 1900 years of global absence, Israel the fig tree budded and reclaimed its Statehood; and nothing like this has happened in world history! Jesus said this would launch His prophetic time-clock of Endtime events and His Return would be near: “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place” (Matthew 21:29-32).

3. There is clear evidence of Israel’s Forestation.

This lesser-known but highly significant prophecy comes with a four-fold advisement from the Lord when it unfolds. The Lord commands men to: (1) “see it, (3) recognize it, (3) consider it, and (4) gain insight.” Now for the Prophecy: The Lord says, “I will put the cedar in the wilderness, the acacia and the myrtle and the olive tree; I will place the juniper in the desert together with the box tree and the cypress, [Why?] (20) that they may see and recognize, and consider and gain insight as well, that the hand of the LORD has done this, and the Holy One of Israel created it” (Isaiah 41:19-20). The remarkable aspect of this “sign” is that Israel is 60% desert and when Isaiah uttered these words, 2800 years ago and long-before modern irrigation, it was unimaginable that this barren, desert, wasteland would become a forest! But today, the Israeli government documents that since the 1900s, it has planted, not just 100,000; 500,000; nor even a million trees. The Israelis have planted more than 240 million trees! This is why the Lord advised mankind to recognize the significance of this prophecy when it unfolds and (1) “see it, (3) recognize it, (3) consider it, and (4) gain insight.”

It’s evident that Word Revealed Ministries, more than ever, emphasizes Bible Prophecy. It’s the result of a memorable occasion (in 2010) when the Lord made it clear to devote myself to disclosing prophecies of the last days. Thus, I travel the nation conducting Discern the Days Prophecy Conferences that present insights into the prophecies of the Endtime. If you are interested in hosting a Prophecy Conference I encourage you to view the following two-minute video and email me by using the form attached after the video. All Conferences are conducted on a love-offering basis.

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