by Darris McNeely
To think that God used a completely pagan king to advance His plan for history should expand our view of God and how He works.
by Beyond Today Editor
Coming restoration of Judah, Cyrus foretold, no other God but the Almighty Creator
by Jerold Aust, John Ross Schroeder
The sites of Persepolis, ancient capital of the Persian Empire, and Pasargad, location of the tomb of Cyrus, are soon to be submerged behind a new dam.
Bible Study Course Lesson 4
by United Church of God
Only the Holy Scriptures reveal the true and lasting solutions for people's suffering. It is to God's Word that we must look to solve our problems.
by Beyond Today Editor
Decree of Cyrus, return of temple articles, first Jewish return to the Promised Land
Bible Study Course Lesson 2
by United Church of God
Which skilled author did God use to complete the Old Testament Scriptures?
by Mario Seiglie
In this issue we pick up the story with conditions and circumstances that allowed the descendants of the Kingdom of Judah to return to their homeland.
by Beyond Today Editor
Belshazzar's feast, the handwriting on the wall and the fall of Babylon
by Jerold Aust
Decades after the Jews went into captivity in Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia made a decree (ca. 538 B.C.) that the Jews in Babylon could return to Jerusalem.
by Beyond Today Editor
God will help Israel, challenge to idol worshipers
by Good News
Not only did God foretell Israel's captivity, He foretold the very name of the ruler who released them from that captivity.
by United Church of God
This was one of many amazing prophecies recorded in the Bible that later came to pass.
by Lewis VanAusdle
How do we know the Bible is true and its promises will actually happen?