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Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom
Article by Charles WhitakerUnder Solomon, the Kingdom of Israel reached unparalleled splendor, ruling for forty years until his death around 975 BC. God, displeased with Solomon's performance as king, declared that his descendants would not inherit a throne over all Israel, though He would maintain the dynasty out of respect for His promise to David that his throne would be established forever. Upon Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam reigned, but the kingdom faced division due to heavy taxation and forced labor from Solomon's grandiose projects. Jeroboam, a talented Ephraimite, seized upon the people's unrest and challenged Rehoboam to lighten their burden. Rehoboam's refusal led to rebellion, splitting the kingdom. The northern part, consisting of ten tribes, became the Kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam's leadership, often referred to as the northern kingdom. This kingdom took a different historical path from the southern Kingdom of Judah, which consisted of three tribes under Rehoboam's rule.
The Nation of Israel—Biblical Israel? (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Pat HigginsModern-day Jews are just a fraction of those whom the Bible calls 'Israelites.' This is a distinction we must understand to grasp vital truths in God's Word.
Israel: Past
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughOnce Israel is identified prophetically, Bible prophecy opens up and God's plan becomes plain!
The Scepter of the Kingdom of God (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Martin G. CollinsMatthew 27:29 records that a reed was placed in Christ's hand as a mock scepter. But when He returns, He will take the scepter of the Kingdom of God.
Searching for Israel (Part Twelve): The Sign
Article by Charles WhitakerMost Israelites are blind to their origins, thinking that only Jews are Israelites. Here is why Israel has forgotten its identity.
The Second Exodus (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Bible tells us that the time is coming when God will regather Israel to the Land of Promise, a greater Exodus than that from the Land of Egypt.
The Beast and Babylon (Part Ten): Babylon the Great Is a Nation
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost commentators identify the Harlot of Revelation 17 and 18 as either a church or a broader cultural system. However, the Harlot is a powerful nation.
Amos 5 and the Feast
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Just because we keep God's feasts does not necessarily mean we are in sync with God's Law or intent. The Israelites kept the feasts in a carnal manner.
Amos (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughModern Israel cannot see the connection between its own faithlessness to the covenant and the violence of society that mirrors her spiritual condition.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea was ordered by God to make a symbolic marriage to a harlot. This heartbreaking marriage portrayed Israel's unfaithfulness to God in spite of His care.
Government (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is establishing a spiritual kingdom, with Christ as King, installed at the seventh trump when He will unleash the power of His Kingdom against the world.
Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeContrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.