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Have the Church’s spiritual eyes grown shut? Have we lost our way? Have we become a modern-day Eli, watching as sin corrupts our world, our country, our city, our churches, our homes, and have done nothing? As a Church, have we allowed the flame that was once strong, was once burning on fire for God, have we allowed that flame to grow dim to almost nothing? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he reveals today’s Church’s connection to Eli and his two sons in his eye-opening message, Take The Blinders Off. Verses Used: 1 Samuel 3:1-3 1 Samuel 3:12-14 1 Samuel 1:9-10,12-18 2 Kings 4:27 Genesis 11:6-7 1 Samuel 4:18 1 Samuel 2:29 Amos 3:7 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/take-the-blinders-off/

Jesus foretells of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Gentiles; many believe that this event has already happened. Some claim that the Jews in Israel aren’t the real Jews because of this verse. Others claim that this took place during the reign of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Greece in 168 BC. That begs the question, when did the Gentiles overtake Israel? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find answers to these questions and more in her video, Israel Trampled Underfoot of the Gentiles. Verses Used: Luke 21:20-24 Matthew 24:15-27 Daniel 7:19-22 Daniel 11:36-39 Revelation 17:9-14 Matthew 24:29-31 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/israel-trampled-underfoot-of-the-gentiles/

As a Church, we often take Church Tradition as absolute fact, instead of looking at Scripture and analyzing it for ourselves. We've been taught that Satan and Lucifer are the same being, as well as Satan and Beelzebul. Now, if the Bible didn't validate Church Tradition when it came to Satan and Lucifer, could it be then that the Bible doesn't validate the Church Tradition that Satan and Beelzebul either? Join ArieRashelle as she dissects Matthew 12:24-26 to finally answer the question, "Are Satan and Beelzebul the same being?" Verses Used: Matthew 12:24-26 Luke 4:5-7 Revelation 12:7, 9 2 Thessalonians 2:9 Revelation 13:2 1 Samuel 8:7 Matthew 25:42-45 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/are-satan-and-beelzebul-the-same-being/

Before each of us are two roads. A narrow road and a broad road, but does it matter what road we choose? Does it matter if we even choose a road? How do we know what road we are even on? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains both roads and the destinations of each in his message, Two Roads. Verses Used: Matthew 7:13-14 Hebrews 10:25 2 timothy 3:1-7 Luke 13:23-30 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/two-roads/

The Bible prophesies that a final king to come shall inflict such pain and suffering that he can only last a little while. But who is this final king? He is the Man of Lawlessness. But is he the same as The Beast of Revelation? The False Prophet? The Antichrist? How does he fit in with the tribulation? Join ArieRashelle as she dissects Scripture to find out more about who this mystery king is and his role in the End Times in her video, The Man of Lawlessness. Verses Used: 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Daniel 9:26-27 Daniel 11:38-39 Daniel 7:7-8 Daniel 7:23-25 Revelation 17:9-10 Daniel 11:31 Matthew 24:15-21 Daniel 7:27-34 Matthew 24:22 Daniel 7:24-26 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-man-of-lawlessness/

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus heals anyone who comes to Him in faith. He healed Jew and non-Jew until He came across a certain gentile woman. When the Syrophoenician woman came before Jesus on behalf of her demon-possessed daughter, Jesus said these famous words, 'It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.' Why did Jesus call this woman and her daughter dogs? What does 'dogs' mean in the Bible? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the reason behind Jesus' seemingly harsh response in her video, The Little Dogs and The Syrophoenician Woman. Verses Used: Mark 7:24-29 Matthew 8:5-16 Revelation 22:14-15 2 Peter 2:19-22 1 Kings 17:7-16 Luke 4:25-26 Matthew 7:6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-little-dogs-and-the-syrophoenician-woman/

Daniel’s vision recorded in Daniel 7 was filled with four horrifying beasts. We discussed that the first beast is Satan and not a kingdom or nation in our first two videos. But who is the second beast that is like a bear? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the right answer to this question in our video The Four Beast of Daniel 7: The Second Beast. Verses Used: Daniel 7:5 2 Samuel 17:8 Hosea 13:8 Revelation 13:4 Job 41:10 Revelation 13:5 Daniel 11:36-39 Genesis 2:21-22 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Numbers 11:33 Proverbs 30:14 Joel 1:6 Revelation 13:7-10 Matthew 24:9 Luke 9:23-25 Philippians 1:21 Revelation 13:2 Revelation 12:11 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-four-beast-of-daniel-7-the-second-beast/

Jesus told us to abide in Him, and He would abide in us. So, therefore, if we believe and repent, then we are now abiding in Him. But what happens if we turn away from Jesus? Is it possible for a Christian to lose their salvation? If we turn away from Jesus, does that mean we were never really saved? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answer to these questions and more in her video, Can You Lose Your Salvation? Verses Used: John 10:27-28 Romans 8:38-39 Luke 8:13-14 John 3:18 John 5:24 Matthew 7:16-20 Matthew 12:33 2 Peter 2:20-22 Genesis 1:27 Genesis 3:6 Ephesians 4:22-24 Hebrews 4:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/can-you-lose-your-salvation/

A mother’s job isn’t easy, but it is crucial. Why? What is the importance of a mother? Isn't the father that God focuses on? A mother is a guiding hand for her children and the glue that holds the family together. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he delivers our 2020 Mother’s Day Message explaining three principal virtues of a mother in 2 Samuel 20:16-22 in his message, The Wisdom of a Mother. Verses Used: Proverbs 22:6 2 Samuel 20:16-22 Genesis 17:9-14 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-wisdom-of-a-mother/

When we are told we shouldn't speak about Jesus, should we listen? Saint Francis of Assisi is attributed with saying, “Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary use words.” But was he right? Is that what we as Christians are called to do? Preach the Gospel without using words? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he sheds some light on how Christians are called to preach the Gospel in his message, 'And They Troubled The City Exceedingly, There's No Other Plan.' Verses Used: Acts 16:19-21 Romans 10:14-17 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Acts 4:19-20 Acts 4:17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/and-they-troubled-the-city-exceedingly-theres-no-other-plan/

We often hear that God loves everyone, so we don't have to worry about living in sin. But is that true? Does God really love everyone? And if He does, what does that love do for us? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to finally find an answer to these questions in her video, Does God Love Everyone? Verses Used: 1 John 4:19 John 3:16 Romans 5:7-8 Psalms 136 Our website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/does-god-love-everyone/

We take Communion very ritualistically, but why? Why does it matter if we take the bread before the wine? What was Jesus explaining to us by doing this? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find an answer to these questions. Verses Used: Luke 22:19-20 Luke 5:37-38 John 3:3 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/communion-why-the-bread-before-the-wine/

As a gentile, it’s easy to feel as if Jesus didn’t really come to earth to save us. It’s easy to feel as if it was just a side effect of saving His own people. Almost as if He really only came for the Jews, we were just thrown in by default when He did on the cross and rose again on the third day. But is that the Truth? Did Jesus really only come for the Jews, or were the Gentiles always a part of His plans? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to the question, “Who Did Jesus Come To Save?” Verses Used: Matthew 15:24 Matthew 10:5-6 Jeremiah 4:1-2 Genesis 12:1-3 Romans 15:8-13 Galatians 3:7-9; 23-29 Romans 3:29-30 Revelation 5:9-10 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/whom-did-jesus-come-to-save/

As Christians, we take communion as a ritual, not really understanding the purpose and significance of the bread and the wine. We understand it represents Jesus' body and His blood, but do we understand the why? Join us as we discuss the meaning of eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Christ Jesus. Verses Used: Matthew 26:27-28 Leviticus 17:11 Ephesians 2:4-5 Matthew 15:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/communion-why-the-flesh-the-blood/

Do you remember the feeling you had when you first got saved? The desire to read your Bible, to pray, to get closer to God? You were once on fire for God. You were seeking to hear from Him every Sunday morning at Church. You had passion. But as time went on, the passion slowly died. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains the need for passion in the Church in his fiery message, Passion. Verses Used: Revelation 2:2-5 Jeremiah 20:9 Psalms 37:4 Psalms 42:1-2 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/passion/

The Antichrist is a key player in the End Times. According to Church Tradition, the Antichrist is the prophesied man who will rule the entire earth in a one-world government. He'll wage war against anyone who doesn't bow down and worship him, but is this true? What does the Bible say about the coming Antichrist? Is he a sign of the end? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answers to these questions and more in her video, The Antichrist. Verses Used: 1 John 2:18 1 John 2:22 1 John 4:2-4 2 John 1:7 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-antichrist/

2020 was filled with fear and division, but why? Is there a higher power at hand pushing us apart? Or is there an invisible force putting up walls between us? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the invisible plan behind the division in our world in his message, 'Borders.' Verses Used: Luke 17:11 Genesis 11:1–9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/borders/

Every year we celebrate Easter and/or Passover, but do we truly understand the purpose of these two significant Holidays? How is an ancient feast connected with a more recent celebration? How are Easter and Passover connected? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains the connection between the two in his message, Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part Two. Verses Used: Exodus 12:7-20 2 Corinthians 6:2 2 Peter 3:10 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Psalms 16:10 Acts 2:23-33 John 19:31-33 2 Timothy 4:2, 5 Galatians 1:6-7 Our website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/feast-of-passover-and-unleavened-bread-part-two/

Each year we celebrate Palm Sunday, but why? What's the significance of this revered Christian Holiday? Could it be rooted in the Old Testament feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, if so how are they connected? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens your eyes to the true purpose of Palm Sunday in his message Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part One. Verses Used: Exodus 12:1-6 John 12:12-13 Mark 11:1-14:38 John 13:1-5 John 18:28 Mark 14:39-42 Matthew 21:12-13 Hebrews 3:15 Our website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/feast-of-passover-and-unleavened-bread-part-one/

From the very beginning, in the Garden of Eden, the Serpent questioned the authenticity of the Word of God. He questioned whether God really said, ‘Do not eat this fruit.’ Today, it is no different. All over the world, many skeptics question the authenticity of the Word of God. From political leaders to other religious believers to the men and women educating our young people. As a Christian, it is more important now than ever before to be able to defend your faith. The most often used claim that the Bible is not trustworthy is that they say it has been changed several times. But is that true? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes and teaches us how we can defend our faith in his latest message, ‘Defending Your Faith Part One: The Authenticity of The Bible.’ Verses Used: 1 Peter 3:15 Genesis 3:1 Genesis 2: 4, 7-9, 15-18 2 Peter 1:16–18 1 John 1: 1-5a Acts 22: 4-10 2 Peter 1:19–21 2 Peter 3: 15-16 Luke 10:31,32 Revelation 1:5 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Mark 9:39 John 20:24-29 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/defending-your-faith-part-one/

The Death Penalty is instated and abided by in many countries all over the world. Many feel that the Death Penalty is an unjust, inhumane, evil law that should be abolished, while others feel that the Death Penalty is a necessary evil that we need to instill so that we can keep order in our countries. We all have opinions about the Death Penalty, but the only opinion that really matters is God’s opinion because, unlike mankind, God is perfect and all of His ways are Just and True. Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to the only question that matters, ‘Does The Bible Support The Death Penalty?’ Verses Used: Matthew 5:29 Exodus 21:12-14 Hebrews 10:1 Hebrews 8:4-5 Colossians 2:16-17 Romans 6:23 1 John 5:16 Matthew 26:52 Genesis 9:6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/does-the-bible-support-the-death-penalty/

Throughout Scripture we see the that the afterlife plays a huge role in our theology. Where we go when we die isn’t left up to every person’s individual imagination or even interpretation, the Bible sets out a clear description of what happens when we die. So, then what or where was the man Paul speaks about being caught up to Paradise go? What is paradise exactly? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answer to these questions and more in her video, Where is Paradise? Verses Used: Luke 23:40-43 Matthew 12:39-40 Psalms 16:9-10 Ephesians 4:8-10 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 Luke 16 Matthew 11:12 John 10:7-30 Revelation 2:7 Genesis 3:22-24 Ezekiel 31:15-17 Genesis 3:19 Psalms 139:7-8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/where-is-paradise/

We often talk about the slavery of the past. We make movies, songs, slogans, t-shirts, etc. about it, but we don’t really talk about the present slavery that takes place worldwide. The vile slavery of human trafficking is prevalent in our world today. It affects millions of people every single day, yet there doesn’t seem to be much anyone is doing to stop it. Is it our job to do something about it, or is this just out of our hands? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shines a light on the darkness of sex trafficking in his fiery message, Speak Up for the Least of These. Verses Used: Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV) Revelation 18:11–13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/speak-up-for-the-least-of-these/

We’ve heard teachings on the importance of tithing and offerings, but do we understand the difference between them? Are all offerings the same? Is the firstfruit offering the same as the tithe? Does it matter if we bring a firstfruit offering or a tithe if we are no longer under the law? What does the Bible say about tithing and firstfruits? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he answers these questions in his video, Firstfruits vs. Tithe. Verses Used: Genesis 4:1–7 Malachi 1 Leviticus 23:9–11 Romans 11:16 Deuteronomy 8:11–18 Leviticus 27:30, 32–33 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/firstfruits-vs-tithes/

It’s easy to feel afraid to come to Jesus. A lot of us feel unworthy like He could never understand how we feel. Can anyone truly be worthy of Christ? Is anyone worthy of Salvation? We often use the phrase, come as you are, but do we actually understand the meaning of the phrase? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers in her video, Come As You Are. Verses Used: Hebrews 10:11-18 Romans 8:1-8 Revelation 2:18 Leviticus 1 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 Ephesians 4:17-24 Romans 12:1-2 1 John 2:15-17 Ezekiel 46:9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/come-as-you-are/