Every major prediction or appearance of YHWH's son (i.e., the Messiah, son of God) seems to always include the prediction of a forerunner. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines Forerunner as: one that precedes and indicates the approach of another; such as a premonitory sign or symptom; or a skier who runs the course before the start of a race. The Prophet John the Baptiser was the forerunner in the first coming of Jesus the Messiah. He is described in Matthew 3:2 in these t

"Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours." Isaiah 61:7 Read Isaiah 61. Read the whole thing. In fact, don't merely read it, meditate on it and recognise it for what it is... a prophecy and a promise to all Israel. It starts in verse 1 with, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because...." an

'See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!' 1John 3:1a. My heart resoundingly echoes the exclamation made by the Apostle John in the scripture above. Indeed, how amazing that WE should be called the offspring of the Sovereign Creator YHWH! Even more astonishing is that as Gentiles (i.e. non-Jews), we should be chosen to be Priests and Ministers of YHWH! The office of the Priesthood in ancient Israel was set apart for only o