For more info & materials visit our website: www.WhatGodIntended.org Christ was discouraged and he had good reason to be. John questioned whether Jesus was the Messiah. The people in the cities wherein Jesus performed the most miracles didn't repent but wanted more signs. His own mother and brothers were concerned and confused about what he was teaching. The Pharisees accused him of casting out demons by the power of demons. Most of us would buckle under this level of perceived failure.

David Eckman, Ph.D., has been a pastor for 16 years followed by 7 years as a Dean and Executive Vice-President for Western Seminary in San Jose and Portland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Philosophy (Hebrew Studies and Old Testament). He has studied at Oxford University in England from 1982-1986 to work on his doctorate, and received his Ph.D. in Old Testament and Hebrew from Golden Gate Seminary. Dr. Eckman is a member of the National Association of Hebrew Professors and was supervised by Professor James Barr at Oxford University. James Barr is widely acknowledged as the leading Hebrew scholar of his time.

David Eckman is an author of numerous books and an international speaker and educator. David Eckman is also a contributor to other books such as the New King James Study Bible. Some titles, Micah through Malachi: Commentary on the Minor Prophets, and Who's Afraid of the Holy Spirit?: An Investigation into the Ministry of the Spirit of God Today.