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Hell is one of two eternal destinations that the Bible tells us about. Hell is called by multiple names, such as The Lake of Fire, Eternal Destruction, and The Second Death. This now begs the question, “Why is Hell called the Second Death?” Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer in her video, Hell Pt. 1: The Second Death. Verses Used: Revelation 20:14 Revelation 20:11-15 Revelation 20:6 1 Corinthians 15:35-55 Matthew 25:41 Genesis 3:4-5 Ephesians 2:1-3 Romans 6:23 Revelation 12:7-9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/the-end-times/hell-pt-1-the-second-death/

Jesus commanded the Church (the body of Christ, His followers) to be the Salt of the Earth. Today, this seems like a very odd command. What good is salt? Many doctors and influencers today tell us that salt is bad for us. So, why should we, the Church, be the Salt of the Earth? What does that mean for us? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the true purpose of the Church in his message, Show Me The Way Pt. 1: Fertilize and Disinfect. Verses Used: Matthew 5:13 Matthew 3:8 John 15:8 Hebrews 5:11–14 1 Timothy 2:5–6 Daniel 6:5 Daniel 6:6–7 Daniel 10:21 2 Corinthians 2:15–17 2 Peter 3:9 Luke 14:34 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/show-me-the-way-pt-1-fertilize-and-disinfect/

The Ice Age has been taught in our schools and turned into loveable kid’s movies and shows. According to Scientists, the Ice Age took place a billion years ago. This now begs the question, does the Bible talk about an Ice Age? Is there evidence in Scripture for what Scientists are teaching us and our children? Or is this a time when Science and the Bible do not agree? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answers in her video, Does The Bible Support The Ice Age? Verses Used: Genesis 1:9-10 Job 38:8-11 Isaiah 11:12 Ezekiel 7:2 Revelation 7:1 Revelation 20:8 Job 38:28-30 Psalms 147:8 Jeremiah 14:22 Genesis 2:6 Job 2:11 Genesis 11:1-2 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/does-the-bible-support-the-ice-age/

The Tower of Babel is one of those Bible stories most Christians know by heart. The Bible states that the Tower of Babel had the potential to have its top reach into Heaven. God then came down to stop man from completing their goals with this tower. If this city and tower were real, what happened to them? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to answer these questions and more in her video, What Happened To The Tower of Babel? Verses Used: Genesis 11:1-9 Genesis 1:6-8, 14-18 Ecclesiastes 1:9 Revelation 6:14 Revelation 16:20 Genesis 10:25 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/what-happened-to-the-tower-of-babel/

We are saved by grace through faith. Throughout Scripture, we’re told of the LORD’s favor and His grace. What is the LORD’s favor and grace exactly, and how do we attain them? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes in his encouraging message, The LORD's Favorable Grace. Verses Used: Romans 7:23-25a Psalm 5:12 Mark 10:29-31 John 21:21-22 Isaiah 53:1-4 Isaiah 53:5-6 Isaiah 53:7-12 Luke 4:18-19 John 1:16-17 Acts 2:39 Acts 4:33 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-lords-favorable-grace/

Throughout Scripture, we see accounts of teleportation from Enoch being taken by God to Philip being taken from one city to another by the Holy Spirit. This now begs the question, are there teleportation devices recorded in the Scriptures, and if there are, what did they open? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for evidence in her video, Teleportation Devices In The Bible. Verses Used: Acts 8:38-40 Genesis 5:24 2 Kings 2:11-12 Revelation 11:12 Acts 1:9-11 Revelation 6:12-17 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Genesis 11:4-7 Deuteronomy 1:28 Psalms 78:23-24 Genesis 7:11 Genesis 28:17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/teleportation-devices-in-the-bible/

As the Church, we are called to be the body of Christ. We are His arms, feet, eyes, and ears here on this earth. But is one more important than the other? If we are all given gifts, is one gift more important than the other? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings his eye-opening message, Dying To Self Pt. 2: It's Not About Us. Verses Used: Philippians 2:3-8 Matthew 20:25-28 Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 18:24-26 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Ephesians 4:11-13 1 Peter 4:10 Exodus 18:13-14 Exodus 18:19-23 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/dying-to-self-pt-2-its-not-about-us/

July 4th, Independence Day, is the celebration of America’s official freedom from the tyranny of its motherland, Great Britain. Today, we, the American people, take this day for granted. Christians aren't even sure if we should be patriotic to our country anymore. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shares his eye-opening message, The Patriots. Verses Used: Psalms 122:6-9 Psalms 24:1-2 (KJV) Deuteronomy 32:7-9 Joel 3:2 Jeremiah 29:7 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-patriots/

Today it’s difficult to differentiate between the world and the Church. The sheep, goats, and wolves all seem to blend into one fold that we can’t seem to separate and distinguish between anymore. The Church no longer sees signs, wonders, miracles, or healings. Why? Is there something the Church needs to do that we aren’t doing? What’s holding back the Church from seeing the glory of God as Moses and the early Church did? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the stronghold holding back the Church from seeing the power of God in our generation in his sobering message, Dying To Self Pt. 1: It’s Not About You. Verses Used: Philippians 2:3-8 Romans 11:36 Galatians 2:20 Romans 8:23-25 Romans 8:16-17 John 8:35 Philippians 3:12 John 3:30 Hebrews 10:32-34 NLT Psalms 66:18-19 Rev. 11:18 Luke 17:7-10 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/dying-to-self-pt-1-its-not-about-you/

Today, in this ever-darkening world, the need for and importance of a father is seeming to dwindle. Fathers are mocked on tv and portrayed only as stupid, dumb, useless, clueless, and often the source of the problem the strong, brave, brilliant, super-like mom has to fix. Is this how we are to treat and portray our fathers? Do fathers matter to God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance and necessity of fathers in his Father’s Day message, Dad, You Matter. Verses Used: Ephesians 6:1-4 Nehemiah 4:14 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/dad-you-matter/

An inheritance is something to look forward to. While not all of us have a physical inheritance, we all have a spiritual inheritance. Does that mean everyone will be saved? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to our spiritual inheritance in his fiery message Selling Your Birthright. Verses Used: Jeremiah 29:11 Proverbs 3 Hebrews 12 Genesis 25:29-34 Genesis 25:30-34 Romans 9:13 Hebrews 12:15-17 Revelation 21:7-8 Romans 12:21 Colossians 1:12-14 Isaiah 54:17 1 John 5:4-5 Revelation 12:12 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/selling-your-birthright/

The doctrine that Jesus is not LORD has been around since He came on to this earth. This is the Spirit of Antichrist, the spirit that denies that Jesus is the Christ. In doing so, you deny that Jesus is divine in nature and an equal member of the Godhead. But when does Jesus ever claim to be God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to not only the importance of believing in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit but also the indisputable evidence of the divine nature of Jesus in his message, False Teachings Pt. 3: The Trinity. Verses Used: Deuteronomy 6:4 Genesis 1:2b John 1:1-5 John 17:1-5 John 8:48-59 John 9:35-39 Matthew 14:33 Matthew 28:9, 17 Luke 24:52 Psalms 45:6-7 Psalms 110:1 Matthew 22:41-46 Mark 12:35-37 Luke 20:41-44 Psalms 2:11-12 Isaiah 59:16 Isaiah 63:5 Psalms 98:1-2 Zechariah 9:9 Psalms 3:8 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/false-teachings-pt-3-the-trinity/

Only one day a year is dedicated to remembering our fallen soldiers that gave their lives for our freedom. Many of us don’t even realize or truly grasp what we get this one day a year off for. Others of us aren’t 100% positive we, the Church (Christians/Disciples of Christ), should be honoring and commemorating this day at all. So, where does that leave us? Join ArieRashelle as she opens our eyes to the importance of this day, especially for Christians, in her video Why Memorial Day Should Be Important For Christians. Verses Used: John 15:13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/why-memorial-day-should-be-important-for-christians/

2,000 years ago, 120 disciples of Jesus sat in the Upper Room praying and waiting, in accord, for the promise of the Holy Spirit. It was Pentecost Sunday, around 9 am, when the power of God rushed into the Upper Room like a mighty rushing wind. Tongues of fire rested upon each and every head. The promise of the Holy Spirit had come. Pentecost had been fulfilled. 2,000 years later, we take all of this for granted. We don’t fully grasp what that meant for the Church and the world that day. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the grave importance of Pentecost in his fiery Pentecost Sunday message, The Promise of Pentecost. Verses Used: Acts 1:3-9 Joel 2:28-29 Isaiah 32:15 Ezekiel 39:29 Zechariah 12:10 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 10:1 Luke 1:35 Isaiah 42:1 Luke 4:18-19 John 5:19a Matthew 28:18 Matthew 21:23 Acts 3:11-12 Acts 3:16 John 14:12-14 John 15:7-8 Zephaniah 3:9 2 Timothy 1:6 1 Timothy 4:14-15 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-promise-of-pentecost/

Throughout the years, we can see a subtle decline in the strength of the Church. In the previous ages of the Church, there were miracles, signs, wonders, and healings. The gifts and fruit of the Spirit weren’t just evident; they were understood. But as time passes and society ‘progresses,’ we seem to regress as a Church. We’re no longer able to even see our prayers answered, much less see the power of God working in our lives. What does that mean for us? Is there no more power from God left for this generation of the Church? Are we programmed and intended to be weaker than previous generations of the Church? Are the gifts of the Spirit no longer working in our lives today? Are they just not meant for us? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find some answers in her video, The Fruit of The Spirit vs. The Gifts of The Spirit. Verses Used: Galatians 5:22-23 Matthew 7:15-20 John 15:1-17 John 13:34-35 1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Corinthians 13:8 Lamentations 3:22-24 Psalms 107:1 1 John 4:7-12 Matthew 25:31-46 Luke 12:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 1:13-14 Ephesians 4:30 Acts 2:17-21 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 1 Peter 4:10-11 2 Timothy 1:5-7 John 11:17-27 John 3 1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 5:7 Matthew 25:14-30 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 1 Timothy 4:14-16 Matthew 10:40-42 1 Thessalonians 5:12-21 Matthew 25:1-13 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-vs-the-gifts-of-the-spirit/

The Church today has become lukewarm. It's a Church that has no power and seemingly no moral compass, but why? Maybe it's due to the lack of judging as we cling to a more tolerant society. Maybe it's the lack of good shepherds leading us into green pasture. The one thing that is certain is that there is something wrong with the Church. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the problem and solution in his powerful message, Soar Like An Eagle. Verses Used: Deuteronomy 32:11 Matthew 23:37-39 Isaiah 40:30-31 Psalms 119:11 Mark 16:17-18 Hebrews 4:12 Deuteronomy 8:3b Psalm 100:1-2, 4 Psalm 103:2-5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/soar-like-an-eagle/

Paul tells us to wield the Sword of the Spirit with all prayer and supplication, but what’s the difference? Does it matter if we know the difference between prayer and supplication? If prayer is asking or petitioning God, then is supplication asking God on behalf of other people? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture in order to fully understand the difference between prayer and supplication in her video, The Armor of God Pt. 4: What is Supplication? Verses Used: Ephesians 6:17-20 Luke 22:39-44 Daniel 9 Numbers 23:19 Psalms 62:2 Psalms 94:22 Exodus 32:9-14 Genesis 6:6-8 1 Chronicles 21:13-17 Matthew 26:50-54 Genesis 41:32 Revelation 3:10 Revelation 3:15-16 James 4:4-8 James 5:16 (KJV) Proverbs 27:17 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Matthew 17:1 Matthew 26:37 Matthew 6:12 1 Peter 2:24 John 14:27 Matthew 6:11 Matthew 6:25-34 James 1:5 Isaiah 40:29-31 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/the-armor-of-god-pt-4-what-is-supplication/

Prayer is a basic foundation in Christianity. We pray in order to commune with God and get to know Him better, but what if there is more to prayer? Many of us are confused on how to pray, and so we avoid it as much as possible, especially around other people. Why? What’s so special about prayer that makes us nervous or makes us want to avoid it altogether? What does it mean to pray? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture in order to find the answer to our question and more in her video, The Armor of God Pt. 3: What is Prayer? Verses Used: Ephesians 6:17-20 Matthew 21:12-17 John 2:13-22 Hebrews 11:37-38 Revelation 6:12-17 John 10:1-21 Jeremiah 7:8-15 John 1:1-18 Revelation 19:10 James 4:1-8 Matthew 6:25-34 James 1:2-8 Matthew 7:24-27 Luke 6:46-49 Matthew 7:7-11 James 4:4-9 John 15:13-16 Psalms 37:3-5 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 3:18 Ezekiel 11:19-20 Ezekiel 36:26 1 Corinthians 3:17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/nuggets-of-truth/the-armor-of-god-pt-3-what-is-prayer/

Happy Mother’s Day. The role of a mother can become heavy and burdensome. It can become difficult and tiring to remain a strong, faithful mother as your children rebel and fall into the traps of the enemy. Some mothers have burdens that feel too heavy to carry, while others feel so hopeless they don’t even try to pick the burden up. There is nothing like a faithful mother, but how do you remain faithful when you have the whole world weighing on your shoulders? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he encourages each and every mother in his fiery message, A Mother’s Burden. Verses Used: 2 Samuel 21:8-14 2 Samuel 3:7-8 1 Samuel 18:19 Romans 12:12 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/a-mothers-burden/

The Nephilim is one of the most debated topics in the Church as well as outside the Church in the secular world. This topic is often accompanied by the Book of Enoch. More times than not, the Book of Enoch is used to explain the origin of the Nephilim, but is the Book of Enoch trustworthy? Does the Book of Enoch contradict the Bible, or was the Book of Enoch taken out of the Bible? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture to find answers to these questions and more in his video, The Nephilim Pt. 2: The Book of Enoch. Verses Used: Genesis 5:21-24 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Ezekiel 14:12-14 Genesis 7:6-7 1 Peter 3:20 Genesis 7:21-22 Romans 3:4 Numbers 13:25-33 Deuteronomy 1:27-29 Jeremiah 1:12 Genesis 6:4 Genesis 10:8-9 Genesis 11:1-4 Joshua 15:14 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/bible-study/too-deep/the-nephilim-pt-2-the-book-of-enoch/

When the people of God cry out for help, the LORD hears and answers them. He sends them someone to help them, a deliverer, but that deliverer isn’t always someone we expect. When the LORD chooses someone, it’s not always someone we expect. Join Reverend Kenny Yates in his eye-opening message, The Undesirable Deliverer. Verses Used: Judges 11:1-11 Exodus 2:11-14 Exodus 2:23-25 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-undesirable-deliverer/

So far, we’ve come to the conclusion that Abaddon and Lucifer are the same being due to the overwhelming amount of Biblical evidence. We also discussed how Abaddon is the king of Babylon, so shouldn’t he be connected to Nebuchadnezzar in some way? And if he is connected, how are the physical king of Babylon and the physical king of Babylon connected? And are there any correlations between Abaddon and Nebuchadnezzar other than Babylon itself? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to connect the most infamous king of Babylon and the angel of the Bottomless Pit in her video, Who Is Abaddon? Pt. 3: The Nebuchadnezzar Connection. Verses Used: Revelation 9:11-12 Hebrews 1:14 Revelation 11:1-14 Revelation 17:1-18 Isaiah 14:12-15 Revelation 9:1-12 Isaiah 14:3-4 Genesis 1:31 Revelation 17:9-11 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Proverbs 30:5-6 Jeremiah 27:6 Jeremiah 25:9 Jeremiah 43:10 Daniel 4:10-27 Revelation 9:5 Revelation 17:9-11 Daniel 7:23-26 Matthew 24:15-22 Daniel 11:20-45 Daniel 12:11 Daniel 4:28-33 Exodus 12:12 1 Samuel 5:1-12 Daniel 4:34-37 Revelation 17:12-14 Daniel 7:23-27 Revelation 6:12-17 Revelation 16:12-16 Revelation 13 Revelation 19:20 Revelation 12:9 Revelation 11:1-14 Daniel 7:11-12 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/who-is-abaddon-pt-3-the-nebuchadnezzar-connection/

At some point in time, each one of us will experience an event that will challenge our faith. An event that will try to sneak in doubt, anger, grief, etc., in order to separate us from Jesus. So, what do we do to stop the enemy from getting a foothold in our lives? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shines some light on this in his eye-opening message, Faith Revisited Pt. 9: Four Days Late. Verses Used: Romans 8:28 John 11:28-37 John 11:3 Matthew 8:5-10 John 11:21-22 John 11:23b-25 Acts 16:25-26 John 11:32-37 John 11:22 John 11:37-39 John 12:27 John 13:21 Acts 3:4 John 11:45-46 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-9-four-days-late/

There are many prophecies throughout Scripture. Some prophecies have been fulfilled, while others have yet to even be fully understood. One of the most prominent prophecies foretold was the prophecy of a nation being born in a day by one of the most renowned prophets, Isaiah. Some believe that this prophecy was about Mary, while others believe it was about the nation of Israel. Some believe it was about an entirely different nation altogether. This now begs the question, what was this prophecy about? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture to understand Isaiah’s prophecy in his video, A Nation Born In A Day: Israel Foretold? Verses Used: Isaiah 66:7-9 Revelation 12:1-2 Ezekiel 37:21-22 Isaiah 43:4-6 Genesis 18:19 Revelation 20:9-10 Revelation 21:9-27 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/a-nation-born-in-a-day-israel-foretold/