Monthly Archives: February 2024

Visiting with college friends

Last week during the Florida College annual lectureship there was a reunion lunch for “Old Timers.” Paulette and I were fortunate to sit at the table with David Tant. David and I were in the (junior college) class of 1955. I stayed around for two more years to study Bible. David went to Abilene.

Age-wise we are a year apart. You can guess which one is older. Most of the other attendees were probably my students in the day. It was fun to be together for a while.

Paulette made this picture of David and me. Flora was not able to attend this year, but I can tell you that she is younger than either of us.

David Tant and Ferrell Jenkins at FC annual lectureship, 2024.
Tant and Jenkins, class of ’55

The Missing Cover

You received a notification about the publication of The Middle East Conflict and the Bible in a post this morning. A photo of the colorful cover was included when I printed a preview copy here at home, but it did not make its way to publication.

I wanted to share that image with you here.

The front cover of my most recent publication.
The Front Cover

Back in Print: Middle East Conflict…

My booklet on The Middle East Conflict and the Bible has been available off and on since 1991. I have presented numerous short series of lessons on this topic in past years.

Today Florida College Press has an attractive edition for sale in the bookstore at 119 N. Glen Arven Ave., Temple Terrace, FL 33617. This is just in time for those attending the Florida College lectures next week to pick up a copy. I remind you that the content of this booklet is written from the amillennial perspective. Specifically I have explained it as the Philosophy of History, Preterist, or Historical Background viewpoint.

We had hoped to have The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation available in a new format but still lack a little having that completed. We hope to have it ready soon.

My Studies in the Book of Revelation is available and I suggest it as the book one should choose if he/she wants to gain an understanding of the overall content of the great book of Revelation.

The Middle East Conflict and the Bible discusses the following questions.

Is the return of the Jews to Palestine in the twentieth century a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy?

Why do the Arabs and Israel have so much conflict

Was Saddam Hussein the successor to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon? Will Babylon be rebuilt?

What does Biblical prophecy say about Israel, Babylon and Nineveh?

Does God use Nations to serve His purpose?

When and how will the nations turn their swords into plowshares?

It is difficult to locate these books on the Florida College Bookstore website, but you can ask for them by calling the bookstore at the college switchboard and asking for the Bookstore: 813.988.5131.

Review Comments:

Three persons received a preview copy of the book. Here are their comments.

Don Truex: “As has been the case for decades, Ferrell Jenkins sets the standard for Biblical, practical and applicational knowledge of the events in the Middle East and their relevance to Christians. His firsthand knowledge of the Text, the land and the people combine to bring essential insight into the all-too-common turmoil in this history filled region.”

Leon Mauldin: “Today I read my advance copy of The Middle East Conflict and the Bible. I know of nothing else like it, that packs so much in one small book. This is truly a great resource!”

Brooks Cochran: “The Middle East Conflict and the Bible” is an excellent resource to use in a study of current events in the Middle East as they relate to Bible Prophecy and the Nation of Israel. This updated edition includes a chapter on “Understanding Islam The Moslem Religion”.”