Dr. Padilla has been an ardent student of scripture having dedicated the better part of 37 years teaching and in the pastorate. He has demonstrated his love for the Old Testament and Israel, his heritage. He says that the New Testament, a totally Jewish text can only be appreciated in light of the Old Covenant. Prophecy has been his fascination since his youth. He compares prophecy as Yahweh"s "programmed footsteps" through history -the fulfillment of prophecy as His "footprints" along the timeline of His Chosen People. That action however has a far-reaching impact on the rest of humanity. ". and it came to pass," is becoming a reality. Yahweh"s footsteps are rattling the affairs of men today.