137A Assyria, the Rod of God's Anger: 8th/7th Century Assyria in the Bible

The ancient kingdom of Assyria, situated in northern Iraq today, was called the "rod of God's anger" (Isaiah 10:5). This class will discuss how God used this empire as an instrument to chasten His wayward people Israel and Judah. Select chapters from the Major and Minor Prophets will be examined to see how the history, archaeology, and geography of Assyria can illustrate and confirm the words of the prophets. A word of caution will be given on the misuse and misunderstanding of Assyria in the prophetic Scriptures by certain prophecy teachers.

Spring I
Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Franz