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:

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.

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.

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

Disclosing Prophecies, Inspiring Hope for the Endtime

Robert D. Pace

Four thousand years ago Moses conveyed a cryptic blessing upon Israel designed for fulfillment in the “last days.” In Genesis and Deuteronomy Moses predicted that Israel would discover “blessings from the deep” (Genesis 49:25) and “treasures hidden in the sand” (Deuteronomy 33:19). When these Scriptures are cross-referenced it becomes evident that these fortunes regard Israel’s eventual discovery of energy resources.

It’s ironic that in the 1960s, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said, “Moses dragged us for 40 years through the wilderness to the one place in the Middle East where there was no oil.” However, since the 2000s, Israeli geologists have explored for oil and their discoveries have been astounding: (a) Geologists initially discovered 65 million barrels in Central Israel. (b) But a year later, they realized their estimate was mistaken and it was closer to 100 million barrels of oil. (c) However, a few months later, the geologists discovered one billion barrels of oil. (d) But the most stunning news is what happened in 2012. This is when Israel discovered, not a billion barrels of oil, but 266 billion barrels, which equals the shale repositories of Saudi Arabia.

Today, facts confirm the Bible is true and Moses’ prophecy has found fulfillment. “Treasures hidden in the sand” have been unearthed! And today it appears that Israel’s crude oil sites will surpass the shale reserves of Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil producing nation!

However, in Deuteronomy 33:19 Moses also predicted that Israel would discover an enriching “abundance from the sea.” What did Moses mean here? Well, the western coastland of Israel is the Mediterranean Sea. And it’s not coincidental that in 2006 Israeli geologists discovered 122 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea. Consequently, after several years of building gas platforms and pipelines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel began pumping that gas from the Mediterranean onto their mainland on March 30, 2013. Finally, after 4000 years, Moses’ treasure code was cracked! Israel has its “treasures hidden in the sand” and its “abundance from the sea.” And this tiny nation is fast on its way to becoming energy independent!

There is little doubt that these natural resources coincide with what the Prophet Ezekiel saw as the linchpin for the Battle of Gog of Magog. But the Lord has a surprise awaiting Gog and his confederation and it’s one that will shake the foundations of the world. This Battle of Gog and Magog, which the Bible describes in graphic detail, is nearing fulfillment. And as you understand its many secrets, you’ll discover it is unquestionably the linchpin of all last-hour prophecies. You can find out more by ordering the Studio DVD production entitled, “The Amazing Secrets of the Battle of Gog and Magog” on the RESOURCES page.