2 Sam 19 – 24
Galatians 5
Psalm 4, Psalm 5
Moving further across history, we can see something amazing as we examine the Roman world view… the iron legs of Neb’s statue.
Taking a closer look at Neb’s statue, Jesus’ first coming was during Rome Phase I. His second coming will be at the end of Rome Phase II. In between, we perhaps have Western Civilization and the Church Age – Things that will be – described in Revelation 2 & 3. As we step to the end of the Laodicean Apostate Church era, it is fascinating and disconcerting that our current day, its glittering wealth and rotten evil core might be a repeat of Rome Phase 1.
As you read Psalms, I & II Corinthians, and Romans, realize that Paul was writing during the day of Rome Phase I. Our day seems to repeat this in our own flavor of Rome Phase II.
Jay