David Doran
Bones and Bodies
In Ezekiel 39:11-16 is a statement (apparently symbolic) of the burying of the bodies of the remnants of Gog's invasion of Israel. This article's purpose is to suggest a possible solution to the symbolisms of bodies, graves, passengers, Hamon-Gog, Gog, and the seven months. Concerning the symbolic use of bodies and their parts, it is suggested that a reading of Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Zechariah [...]
A Harvest Psalm – Psalm 82
This Psalm seems to divide into three major divisions: (1) Verses 1 through 5, (2) verses 6-7, and (3) verse 8. The first section refers to Jesus standing in judgment against the mighty ones of earth. Verses 6-7 have Jesus turning to the saints and saying “you are the ones who will help execute this judgment.” The final verse is apparently David (as John [...]
Joel 2:28,29
The Prophet Joel The interpretation of these two verses is, at the very least, difficult! As we will discern, Bro. Russell is likely the only interpreter to grasp the layout and prophetic sequencing within these verses. Jewish translations (and a very few gentile ones) begin Joel Chapter 3 with the verse we have as 2:28. This includes: Soncino Tanach (Stone), Tanach (JPS), Leeser, New [...]
The Beginning and the End (of Revelation 13)
Students of the Bible have become aware that chapter divisions can be misplaced and thus cause confusion in the understanding of a passage. One of the better known examples is Matthew 16 and 17. If there were no chapter division after 16:28, it would be much easier to discern that the transfiguration was the fulfillment of the statement of 16:28. The 13th chapter of [...]