Tag Archives: Old Testament

When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … Continue reading →

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What Changed? Why Old Testament Believers Were Filled With the Spirit but Didn’t Speak in Tongues

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever read your Bible from Genesis to Acts, you eventually notice something curious:People were filled with the Spirit in the Old Testament… yet none of them spoke in tongues.But once you reach the Book of Acts, everything changes. … Continue reading →

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What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, I’ve been reminded again how much the Old Testament temple teaches us about the character of God. Ezekiel 41 gives a detailed, almost architectural description of the Most Holy Place—the innermost sanctuary where God’s … Continue reading →

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When Truth Becomes Dangerous

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Throughout history, truth-tellers have faced opposition, but few faced it as fiercely as the prophets of the Old Testament. These men — and sometimes women — stood between heaven and earth, carrying messages that kings didn’t want to hear, nations … Continue reading →

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Seven Lessons from the Shortest Book in the Old Testament

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—just one chapter long—but it delivers a message that still speaks to us today. In its brief verses, Obadiah addresses pride, justice, compassion, and the ultimate reign of God. Here are seven … Continue reading →

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Prosperity or Persecution? What Both Teach Us About Following Jesus

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

When you read the Bible, you notice a striking contrast: So what can modern Christians learn from this? Here are seven key lessons: 1. God’s Blessing Looks Different in Each Covenant 2. Both Prosperity and Suffering Can Serve God’s Purposes … Continue reading →

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When the Sun Stood Still — Lessons from Joshua’s Audacious Prayer

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

What Joshua’s bold prayer teaches us about faith, spiritual warfare, and God’s miraculous power today. Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why The Bible Is The Most Important Book You Will Ever Read

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Buttafuoco ~ The Bible is the single most important book ever written. It is an eyewitness account of historical events of such magnitude that they have literally shaped the world in which we live. Without this book the Western … Continue reading →

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