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Jesus told John to write seven letters to the seven churches in Asia. To the last church, John was to warn them against their lukewarmness. This church matches the church of today in more ways than one. So, if we are the seventh church, the church of Laodicea, what does that mean for us? What should Christians in the last days church do? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of how we spend our time during these last days in his sobering message, The End Time Church Pt. 1: The Church of Laodicea. Verses Used: Revelation 3:14-22 Revelation 3:8b Revelation 3:10 Matthew 15:8 Revelation 1:9a Revelation 3:16-17 Matthew 9:9 Luke 5:8 Luke 19:7-10 Luke 8:2 Luke 9:54 John 4 Matthew 26:40 Galatians 1:18-22 1 Corinthians 15:10 John 14:26 Matthew 24:11 Romans 12:2 1 Peter 1:14 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 John 3:3 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-end-time-church-pt-1-the-church-of-laodicea/ Music: www.hooksounds.com

In the Garden of Eden, a mysterious being tempts Eve with fruit from the forbidden tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. There’s a bit of a debate surrounding the identity of this being who is simply called the serpent. So, who was the serpent? Was the serpent paid by Satan, or was it actually Satan? Or was the serpent some kind of lesser human? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the Truth behind the identity of the serpent in her video, Who Was the Serpent in the Garden of Eden? Verses Used: Genesis 3:1-7 Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:14-15 Genesis 3:8-15 Revelation 12:1-6 Revelation 19:15 Revelation 12:7-9 Revelation 12:13-17 Genesis 3:15 Genesis 3:13 John 8:39-47 Galatians 3:7-9 Galatians 3:28-29 Luke 1:26-38 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/who-was-the-serpent-in-the-garden-of-eden/ Music: www.hooksounds.com

There’s currently a war going on in the Middle East. Israel is under attack from both sides. It’s even being dubbed Israel’s 9/11, but if Israel is God’s chosen land, why doesn’t He defend it? Is it something that has been prophesied about long ago, or is this just darkness trying to take over? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth in his powerful message, The Battle For Jerusalem. Verses Used: Exodus 23:31-33 Nehemiah 4:8-9 Psalms 121:4 Daniel 11:14-15 Matthew 24:1-2 Matthew 24:15 Zechariah 1:15 (NLT) Matthew 24:9-22 Psalms 122:6-9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-battle-for-jerusalem/ Music: www.hooksounds.com

Today is Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity, intended to bring awareness and remember the unborn lives that have been silenced before their time. This now begs the question, when does life begin? Is Abortion always a sin, or does it matter when the abortion took place? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through the Scriptures for answers in her video, Does The Bible Say When Life Begins? Verses Used: Genesis‬ ‭9:1‭-‬7‬‬ Genesis 4:8-10 Jeremiah 1:4-5 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 2 Peter 3:9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/does-the-bible-say-when-life-begins/ Music: www.hooksounds.com

There are many prophesied events of The End Times throughout the entire Bible. From the book of Genesis all the way to the book of Revelation, the Bible gives us bits and pieces of the coming events of the world. One of the most frightening events is that of the rise of a mysterious and obscure being named Abaddon, the Angel of the Bottomless Pit. Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to answer the question of when Abaddon will rise, as well as others, in her video, Who Is Abaddon? Pt. 4: When Will He Rise? Verses Used: Revelation 9:1-12 Revelation 7:1-4 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 Revelation 11:1-8 John 1 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Psalms 89:47-48 Hosea 13:14 Zechariah 4:11-14 1 Corinthians 15:35-38 John 21:20-23 Acts 3:15 Isaiah 6:1-7 Revelation 13:5 Daniel 7:7-8, 23-24 Daniel 11:31, 38-39 Revelation 17 Matthew 24:15-28 Daniel 7:11-12, 23-27 Luke 10:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/who-is-abaddon-pt-4-when-will-he-rise/ Music: www.hooksounds.com

At the very least once every year, we’re all struck with the fear of the ominous day of Friday the 13th. And today is Friday the 13th. Throughout movies and TV shows, we’re reminded to be extra careful on Friday the 13th because of the bad luck and dangerous omens that it brings, but why are we so freaked out and unsettled by this day? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for Biblical answers in his video, Friday The 13th Pt. 1: The Threat. Verses Used: Esther 3:7-13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/friday-the-13th-pt-1-the-threat/ Music: www.hooksounds.com Movie: One Night With The King

Jesus promises us a rest that has yet to come, even though Jesus came to declare the acceptable year of the LORD. So, then, when is the year of Jubilee for us Christians? When is our day of rest? When do we receive all of these promises? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shows us a Biblical mystery in his message, The Year of the Triple Blessing. Verses Used: Leviticus 25:13-22 Luke 4:16-21 Hebrews 3:7- 11, 15-4:11 Zechariah 13:6 (KJV) Revelation 20:1-6 Leviticus 25:21 Luke 16:9 Matthew 6:19-21 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-year-of-the-triple-blessing/

Hell is described as a place of the Second Death, the Lake of Fire, outer darkness, and gnashing of teeth. Hell isn't Hades, as Hades is thrown into the Lake of Fire, and those who refuse to bow their knee in this life are thrown into Hell. Hell is also described as eternal destruction, but why? How can Hell be eternal? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers in her video, Hell Pt. 5: Eternal. Verses Used: Matthew 18:8 Matthew 25:41 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Jude 1:5-7 Hebrews 12:29 Genesis 21:33 Deuteronomy 33:26-27 Isaiah 26:4 Romans 6:23 Matthew 5:36 Ephesians 2:8-9 Matthew 18:31-35 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Ezekiel 14:13-14 Revelation 12 Matthew 25:41 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/hell-pt-5-eternal/

On the night Jesus was betrayed, He instituted a new ordinance. The ordinance of the LORD's Supper, also known as Communion. This ordinance is something that Paul told us to keep until the LORD's coming because it's proclaiming His death until He returns. But do we honestly understand what Communion is and what it means when we partake in it? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answer in her video, What is Communion? Verses Used: Matthew 26:26‭-‬29‬ Mark 14:22‭-‬25‬ Luke 22:19-‬23 1 Corinthians 11:23‭-‬26‬ Romans 6:3‭-‬11‬ 2 Corinthians 5:17‭-‬21‬‬‬ John 13:21‭-‬30‬‬ 1 Corinthians 11:27‭-‬32‬‬ 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/what-is-communion/

Hell is described as a place of outer darkness, the second death, and the Lake of Fire. Hell is also described as a place of gnashing of teeth. The majority believe that this statement means that the people in Hell will be grinning their teeth because of the immense torment they are experiencing. Is this really what Jesus meant when He described Hell as a place of gnashing of teeth? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the meaning of this description in her video, Hell Pt. 4: Gnashing of Teeth. Verses Used: Matthew 8:5-13 Luke 13:22-30 Matthew 13:36-43 Matthew 13:24-30 Psalms 37:12-13 Lamentations 2:16 Job 16:9 Revelation 14:9-11 Matthew 18:31-35 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/hell-pt-4-gnashing-of-teeth/

Once a year, the High Priest was to sacrifice two goats for the sins of Israel. Jesus is our perfect sacrificial lamb, so why did the high priests have to sacrifice two goats? And why did one of the two goats have to go to Azazel? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to a mystery of the Day of Atonement in his message, Yom Kippur Pt. 2: The Fulfillment of the Day of Atonement. Verses Used: Psalms 141:2 Luke 1:10 Revelation 5:8; 8:3 Leviticus 16:20-28 Leviticus 1:4 Leviticus 3:2 Matthew 5:17-18 Matthew 3:15 Isaiah 53:6 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 6:23 Revelation 20:14-15 Leviticus 16:21 Revelation 20:6 Hebrews 8:1-2, 13 Psalms 139:8 Revelation 20:12-15 Psalms 40:6 Psalms 51:16 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/yom-kippur-pt-2-the-fulfillment-of-the-day-of-atonement/

There are seven feasts of God given to the children of Jacob through the prophet Moses. Four of these seven feasts of God have been fulfilled. The last three, The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of Atonement, and The Feast of Tabernacles, have yet to be fulfilled. If we understand the institution and purpose of these feasts, then we can better understand what they foreshadow. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the mysteries of Yom Kippur in his message, Yom Kippur Pt. 1: The Institution of the Day of Atonement. Verses Used: Leviticus 23:26-32 Leviticus 16:1-34 Zechariah 3:8-9 Hebrews 9:1-5 Exodus 26:31-34 Exodus 30:6-7 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/yom-kippur-pt-1-the-institution-of-the-day-of-atonement/

Jesus made many bold statements, some of which we still don’t fully understand. One in particular is when Jesus was under attack by the Jews. Jesus stated that Abraham not only saw His day but was glad when he did. Abraham died more than a thousand years before Jesus came to the earth, so how could he see Jesus’ day? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for the answer in his video, How Did Abraham See Jesus’ Day? Verses Used: John 8:52-59 Genesis 22:1-2 John 3:16 Galatians 4:23-31 2 Chronicles 3:1 1 Chronicles 21:22 1 Chronicles 21:24 Hebrews 13:11-12 Genesis 22:8 Genesis 22:9 John 19:16-17 John 10:17-18 Hebrews 11:17-19 Genesis 22:18 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/how-did-abraham-see-jesus-day/

We all have hurts and wounds that break us apart that were inflicted by someone else. Even though some people have deeper wounds than others, we're all told the same thing: forgiveness isn't for the other person but for us. What does that mean exactly? What good does it do for the forgiver to forgive? Is this even Biblical? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he dives deeper into the trap of unforgiveness in his powerful message, Unforgiveness Pt. 2: The Joy of Forgiveness. Verses Used: Colossians 3:12-17 Mark 11:25 Matthew 18:35 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/unforgiveness-pt-2-the-joy-of-forgiveness/

Hell is described as the Second Death because everyone who goes to Hell has died first; therefore, going to Hell would be the second death. It’s also referred to as the Lake of Fire because it’s like you have fallen into the hands of the Living God, who is a consuming fire. Hell is also described as a place of Outer Darkness, but why? If Hell is a place of outer darkness, then does that mean there’s no light, or is it a different type of darkness? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answer to these questions and more in her video, Hell Pt. 3: Outer Darkness. Verses Used: Matthew 8:10-12 Matthew 22:11-14 Matthew 25:24-30 John 1:5 2 Corinthians 4:6 Colossians 1:13-14 John 8:44 Ephesians 5:8-11 John 1:4 John 8:12 John 9:5 John 12:46 1 John 1:5 James 1:17 Psalms 143:7 Isaiah 14:15 Ezekiel 31:16 Genesis 4:13-14 Isaiah 59:1-2 Romans 5:10 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Isaiah 66:24 Jeremiah 52:3 Revelation 14:9-11 Revelation 21:3-4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/hell-pt-3-outer-darkness/

We’ve each been called to a specific purpose in life. We each have a set of spiritual and physical gifts given to us by God Himself. As Christians, we should know what we are to do with these spiritual and physical gifts, for they’re given to us so we each can fulfill our God-given call on our lives. But how do we do that? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of our call in his powerful message, A Call to Excellence. Verses Used: 2 Peter 1:10-11 (KJV) Romans 1:6-7 Jude 1:16 2 Peter 1:3-4 1 John 3:2 2 Peter 1:5-8 James 2:19 (NLT) Hebrews 11:6 2 Peter 1:11 (KJV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/a-call-to-excellence/

Today’s Church preaches against lying, stealing, adultery, idolatry, etc. but rarely do we hear messages about the dangers of unforgiveness. We know that God tells us that we have to forgive others, but if we refuse to forgive certain people, is that really so bad? Isn’t it just hurting ourselves on this earth if we don’t forgive others? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of forgiveness in his message, Unforgiveness Pt. 1: The Merciless Servant. Verses Used: Matthew 18:21-35 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/unforgiveness-pt-1-the-merciless-servant/

In today’s world, we don’t like to take accountability for our sins. We don’t like to feel like we’ve done something wrong. Sometimes, we feel as though it’s not our fault. Our childhood, financial circumstances, environment, etc., all play a role in how we became who we are today. Therefore, shouldn’t there be some form of justification for certain actions? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth in his powerful message, They Defiled Themselves. Verses Used: Psalms 106:39 NLT Jeremiah 3:13-14a Proverbs 11:21 2 Corinthians 6:14-16a 1 Corinthians 6:19 2 Corinthians 6:16b-18 Ephesians 2:8 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/they-defiled-themselves/

For six days, God created all of creation, and then, on the seventh day, God rested. God instituted this seventh day as holy and called it the Sabbath day. We Christians don’t go to church and worship on the Sabbath day; we worship on Sunday. Does that mean that Christians who worship on Sunday are breaking the Sabbath day and, therefore, living outside the will and command of God? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the Truth in her video, Understanding The Sabbath Day. Verses Used: Exodus 20:8-11 Romans 6:15 1 Corinthians 9:20-21 James 2:8-13 Deuteronomy 31:23-29 Romans 10:1-13 Ephesians 2:8-9 Galatians 3:10-29 Hebrews 9 Exodus 20:8 Revelation 20:1-6 Romans 14:1-9 Matthew 22:36-40 Revelation 13:11-18 Colossians 2:16-23 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/understanding-the-sabbath-day/

The Book of Revelation is filled with prophecy after prophecy of the End Times. One prophecy that is highly debated in the Church is the identity of the two unnamed witnesses in Revelation 11. Even though these two witnesses aren’t directly named in the Book of Revelation, is there evidence of who these two men are? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for the identity of these two unnamed men in his video, The Mystery of The Two Witnesses. Verses Used: Revelation 13:5-8 Revelation 11:1-14 Matthew 24:15-31 Exodus 7:18-19 Exodus 7:22 Zechariah 4:3, 11-14 Zechariah 4:10 Hebrews 9:27b Hebrews 11:5 James 5:17-18 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 1 Corinthians 15:20 James 1:16-18 Romans 8:23 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/the-mystery-of-the-two-witnesses/

It’s easy to try to hide our sins when we do them in secret. We think that no one will see, and therefore, we’re better off than the person who flaunts their sins all over the land. We think that no one will ever find out about these sins so we pretend like we’re perfect and have no sin, but is this really how we’re supposed to live? What if our secret sins are very small and aren’t that bad? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the dangers of keeping sins within the darkness of our own hearts in his message Secret Sins. Verses Used: Psalms 90:8 Psalms 94:7 Psalms 94:23 Revelation 22 John 3:16 Hebrews 4:13b Psalms 103:8-14 Psalms 66:18-19 2 Corinthians 10:5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/secret-sins/

2,000 years ago, Jesus promised His disciples and all believers that He would one day return for His followers. Each generation of the Church thinks that it will be in their time period, but it has yet to happen. Does that mean that Jesus won’t return in our lifetime? The better question is, if He were to come in your lifetime, would you be ready? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shows us the dangers of falling asleep at a time like this in his message, Stay Awake. Verses Used: Mark 13:32-37 (KJV) Philippians 4:8-9 Matthew 24:45-51 Revelation 21:8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/stay-awake/

Jesus said that as long as He was in the world, He was the Light of the World. Jesus is no longer here. We, the Church, are now His representatives on this earth. Jesus has now called us to be the Light of the World. So what does that mean for us? How can the Church be the Light of the World? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth in his heart-wrenching message, Show Me The Way Pt. 3: Light of the World. Verses Used: Matthew 5:14-16 Ephesians 5:7-8 1 Corinthians 10:17 (AMB) John 9:1-4 John 9:5 Matthew 5:16 2 Corinthians 2:14-16a Jude 23 Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 8:35 Ezekiel 3:18 Romans 13:11-14 John 8:12b Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/show-me-the-way-pt-3-light-of-the-world/

Hell is a place that we Christians try to avoid. It’s a place of eternal punishment for those who refuse to bow their knee before Christ while in this life. A place described in the Book of Revelation as the Lake of Fire. What does that mean? Why is Hell the Lake of Fire? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to answer these questions and more in her video, Hell Pt. 2: The Lake of Fire. Verses Used: Acts 2:25-28 Psalms 16:8-11 Ephesians 4:8 Psalms 68:18 John 14:1-4 Revelation 21:1-8 Matthew 23:33 Luke 16:19-31 Matthew 16:18 (NIV) 2 Peter 2:4 Matthew 5:27-30 Matthew 10:28 Luke 12:4-5 Matthew 25:41 Deuteronomy 32:22 Psalms 9:17 Psalms 139:8 Proverbs 7:27 Isaiah 14:9 Ezekiel 31:16-17 Amos 9:2 Habakkuk 2:5 Isaiah 66:22-24 Revelation 20:11-15 Revelation 21:1-8 Hebrews 10:26-31 Hebrews 12:28-29 Deuteronomy 4:24 Revelation 2:11 Revelation 20:6 1 Corinthians 15:50-56 Luke 3:16 Mark 9:42-50 John 10:27-30 Jeremiah 18:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/hell-pt-2-the-lake-of-fire/

We, the Church, are the Salt of the Earth. That means that we're to disinfect and fertilize the Church. Jesus poses the question, "Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again?" What does it mean for salt to lose its saltiness? And how do we, the Church, make sure we don't lose our saltiness? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the deeper importance of salt in his message, Show Me The Way Pt. 2: Salt to Self. Verses Used: Mark 9:43-50 Matthew 7:3-5 Romans 12:1-2 Hebrews 10:19-25 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Leviticus 2:13 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Exodus 30:34-37 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/show-me-the-way-pt-2-salt-to-self/