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Every Christian knows the Biblical Creation Story of Genesis 1. Each day is written out for us so that there is no confusion about where humans came from. Yet, scientists constantly contradict the Biblical Creation Story with little to no evidence of their own theories and truths. A scientific theory is that all the land on earth was once a supercontinent they have called Pangea. But is that true? Is Pangea Biblical? Does the Bible even mention or hint at the scientific theory of Pangea? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the Truth about this scientific theory in her video, Does The Bible Support Pangea? Verses Used: Genesis 10:25 Genesis 11:8-17 Genesis 10:6-10 1 Chronicles 1:19 Psalms 55:9 Job 38:25-27 Job 29:6 Psalms 1:3 Psalms 46:4 Psalms 119:136 Proverbs 5:16 Proverbs 21:1 Isaiah 32:2 Psalms 65:9 Lamentations 3:48 Isaiah 30:25 Genesis 1:28 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/does-the-bible-support-pangea/

In the Christian world, we talk about different spirits. We talk about the spirit of Python, the spirit of Jezebel, the spirit of antichrist, and so on. Like all nations, America is also under a spiritual influence. A spirit that’s bent on depopulation, the murder of babies, and removing the man from the equation altogether. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the spirit behind America’s increasing darkness in his fiery message, The Spirit of Pharaoh. Verses Used: Exodus 1:8–14, 22 Exodus 1:15–22 Mark 16:15–18 Exodus 5:20–21 1 Peter 2:9–10 Revelation 9:1-6 Luke 10:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-spirit-of-pharaoh/

Many people in the Church take the term salvation for granted. We take the confidence that we have in our salvation in Christ Jesus for granted. If someone were to ask for reassurance on how they know they are saved, would you know how to answer them? Do you know how you know that you have salvation? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he eases our minds on our confidence in our salvation through Jesus Christ in his video, Salvation Pt. 4: How Do I Know I Have Salvation? Verses Used: Romans 10:9-13 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 3:16 Psalms 24:1 1 John 1:9-2:1 1 John 3:3-10 Hebrews 10:26-29 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/salvation-pt-4-how-do-i-know-i-have-salvation/

On November 11th, we celebrate and honor the brave men and women that fought for our freedom. Veterans were willing to give up everything, including their lives so that we could have the opportunity to have everything. They believed that freedom was worth fighting for. They believed that you were worth fighting for, just like Jesus believed you were. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of the spiritual battle surrounding us in his message, Worth Fighting For. Verses Used: 2 Samuel 22:2-4 Exodus 15:3 Isaiah 42:13 Psalms 24:8 Psalm 110:1 Ephesians 6:12 John 15:12-13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/worth-fighting-for/

Many people in the Church take the term salvation for granted. How many of us would be able to explain what salvation is, why we all need it, as well as how to get/receive it to someone who has never heard? How can we spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth if we don’t fully know how to explain it ourselves? Peter told us to be ready to give a reason for our hope; therefore, wouldn’t why we need salvation and how we obtained it fall under that category? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he lays out the foundation for our salvation that all Christians should have in his video, Salvation Pt. 3: How Do I Get Salvation? Verses Used: Acts 2:37–41 John 14:5–6 Ephesians 2:8-9 Isaiah 53:5 (KJV) Acts 10:34-35 1 John 1:9 1 John 2:1–6 Psalms 32:5 Matthew 11:28–30 1 Corinthians 10:13 Psalms 32:5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/salvation-pt-3-how-do-i-get-salvation/

In the Christian world, we often talk about spiritual doors. We say that the doors God has opened for us, no one can shut. We cling to the idea that the good things God has for us no one can take away, but many of us don’t like the idea that we ourselves can take away those good things by our own actions. We don’t like the idea of the possibility of opening evil spiritual doors in our lives by participating in things that aren’t of God. Many Christians believe that the occult is just foolishness. That the Devil is just a toothless lion, but the Truth is he is a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Therefore, could participating in darkness, no matter how innocent it may look, cause someone to open a spiritual door for the demonic to enter their lives? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the dangers of careless actions in his video, Can Participating in Halloween Open Spiritual Doors? Verses Used: Revelation 3:20 1 Corinthians 16:8–9 Revelation 3:7–8 Hebrews 3:16–19 Acts 16:6 Deuteronomy 1:42–44 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/can-participating-in-halloween-open-spiritual-doors/

Every year candy companies create special packaging, marketing, and products just for Halloween. It’s a spooktacular time. Many people think this is just good business, but what if there is something more to the Halloween candy we’re indulging in every year? What if there is something sinister behind Halloween candy? Join ArieRashelle as she shines a light in the darkness, searching for Truth in her video, Should Christians Buy Halloween Candy? Verses Used: Matthew 4:8-9 Matthew 16:26 Revelation 2:14 Revelation 2:20 Acts 15:28‭-‬29‬‬ 1 Peter 5:8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/should-christians-buy-halloween-candy/

During this season, the world seems to get darker and darker. This time of year is when the world celebrates Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, or Samhain. Many Christians will take part in trick or treating (or Trunk or Treating), dressing up, or decorating their homes in dark and creepy decorations this Halloween. If Halloween is about darkness and horror, what does the Church have to do with it? If it's just a tradition, is it okay for Christians to celebrate and participate in Halloween? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth behind this gruesome holiday in his message, Halloween, A Tradition or A Door? Verses Used: 1 Samuel 16:14–16 1 Samuel 14:47–48 Matthew 12:28 Matthew 11:12 1 Samuel 14:47b–48 Numbers 31:12 Numbers 31:14–16 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (KJV) 1 Corinthians 8:13 1 Samuel 15:23a Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/halloween-a-tradition-or-a-door/

Pumpkins are a beloved fall fruit. Everything is pumpkin spice for the fall season, even air freshener. Another beloved usage of pumpkins this time of year is carving them into Jack ‘O Lanterns. Many Christians carve pumpkins this time of year with Scriptures or images of Jesus or just fun kid things like unicorns or puppies. If Christians aren’t carving pumpkins to be scary Jack ‘O Lanterns, but instead as a fun family night or a way of witnessing to the world, then is it really the same thing? Is it still wrong to carve pumpkins if it isn’t for Halloween? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for the answer to these questions and more in his video, Should Christians Carve Pumpkins? Verses Used: Jeremiah 13:23 Exodus 32:2–6 John 10 Isaiah 5:20 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/should-christians-carve-pumpkins/

Everyone has heard of the Grim Reaper. He’s literally the personification of Death from many mythologies that is said to come to collect his victim’s soul. While we’ve all heard of the Grim Reaper, we’ve also all wondered if the Grim Reaper was really real at one time or another. Is this really an evil spirit that comes to collect people’s souls, or is this just a far-fetched myth? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the Truth in her video, Is The Grim Reaper Real? Verses Used: Revelation 6:7-8 Revelation 20:14 1 Corinthians 15:26 Revelation 14:14-16 Ezekiel 37:11 John 19:40 Revelation 1:18 Luke 23:50-53 Luke 24:12 John 10:10 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/is-the-grim-reaper-real/

Today our society pushes self-love and self-acceptance. We teach our kids from a young age to just be who they are. While this may seem like a positive and motivational practice, the results are a self-pleasuring, conceited, vain, and hard-of-heart generation. So, does this mean it’s wrong to love ourselves? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of dying to self in his message, Lovers of Self. Verses Used: 2 Timothy 3:2a, 4b Genesis 4:6 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Acts 9:4–6 Romans 15:3 Philippians 2:21 Matthew 24:12 Romans 14:7–9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/lovers-of-self/

We’ve all heard that we all need salvation, but how many of us can truly say we understand and know why that is? If we were asked by someone who has never heard, would we be able to explain it to them? This should be the foundation that every Christian has, but sadly many of us don’t have this foundation. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he lays the foundation to fully explain why we need salvation in his video, Salvation Pt. 2: Why Do I Need Salvation? Verses Used: John 3:16-18 Romans 3:23-25a Romans 6:23 Isaiah 64:6a Romans 3:10–12 Malachi 3:6 Matthew 19:3–9 Romans 3:19–20 Romans 5:12; 18-21 1 Corinthians 15:45 Ephesians 2:3 Psalms 58:3 Matthew 25:41 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/salvation-pt-2-why-do-i-need-salvation/

Eternity is no longer just a far-off idea that won’t come to pass for a very long time. Eternity is knocking at our door. It’s right around the corner. Our eternity is being decided right now by us. Every action we make and every word we speak dictates our eternal dwelling place. Jesus warned us that there are only two options for our eternal dwelling place: eternal life and eternal death. Jesus also promised us that where we spend eternity will be up to us. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of our choices in this life as it directly dictates the next life in his message, The Eternal Promises of God. Verses Used: John 3:14-21 Revelation 12:12 Revelation 12:11 1 John 4:19 Romans 5:6–10 Psalms 1:4 Ezekiel 33:4-5 Acts 18:5-6 Psalms 9:6-7 Matthew 8:12 Matthew 13:40-43 Mark 9:43-48 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-eternal-promises-of-god/

Those who grew up in the Church are familiar with the term salvation and what that means. In fact, many of us take it for granted and expect everyone to know what it means to accept salvation and be saved. If someone were to ask for a definition of salvation, would you be able to give it? Are you someone who doesn’t fully understand what salvation is and want to build a strong Christian foundation? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for the best definition of salvation in his video, Salvation Pt. 1: What is Salvation? Verses Used: Isaiah 12:2 Acts 4:12 Genesis 3:1–7 Romans 5:12 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:21 1 Peter 3:18 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/salvation-pt-1-what-is-salvation/

Everything that God does and decrees has a meaning. From the 6 days of creation to the 7 seven feasts decreed in The Law, everything that God has set has a purpose. There are seven feasts decreed by God; Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles/Booths) is the last feast to be celebrated in the year. If all the feasts have a purpose, what’s the purpose of Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles/Booths)? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture to find the meaning behind the Feast of Ingathering in his video, What Does Sukkot Foreshadow? Verses Used: Leviticus 23:39–43 Zechariah 14:16–19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/what-does-sukkot-foreshadow/

Each and every one of the Jewish Feasts remembered a past event and foreshadowed a coming event. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) is no different. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the coming fulfillment of the feast in his message, God With Us. Verses Used: Matthew 1:21–23 Revelation 21:3 Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:4 Isaiah 7:10–12 Isaiah 7:13–14 Matthew 24:45–51 Matthew 5:9 2 Corinthians 5:4 2 Corinthians 5:5 2 Corinthians 5:10 Revelation 21:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/god-with-us/

Christians are told to be the light of the world and salt of the earth, but if we don’t know what the earth and the world truly are, how can we follow Jesus’ instruction properly? So, then is there a difference between the earth and the world? If so, what's the difference between the earth and the world? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions in her video, What’s The Difference Between The Earth and The World? Verses Used: Matthew 5:13‭-‬16 Psalms 90:2 Jeremiah 51:15 1 Corinthians 15:46 Genesis 1:1 1 Samuel 2:8 John 4:24 John 1:14 1 Corinthians 15:23 John 20:26-29 Acts 1:9-11 Genesis 5:24 2 Kings 2:11-12 John 15:19 Genesis 9:14-15 Joshua 1:2 1 Samuel 2:8 Job 34:13 Psalms 24:1 Revelation 20:1-6 Revelation 21:1-4 John 3:16‭-‬17 John 1:29 1 Corinthians 15:51‭-‬53 John 15:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/whats-the-difference-between-the-earth-and-the-world/

The Lamb’s Book of Life is the final book read out of at the Last Judgment. The Book of Life has the names of all who will enter into Eternal Life written in it. This now begs several questions, but two of the most important questions are: How do you get your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? What happens if your name isn’t written in the Book of Life? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions and more in her video, The Lamb’s Book of Life. Verses Used: Revelation 13:8 2 Peter 3:9 Ezekiel 33:11 Exodus 12:48-49 Numbers 15:15-17 Acts 10:34-35 Ezekiel 33:11 Exodus 32:30-34 Revelation 3:5 Matthew 7:13-14 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Hebrews 12:1-2 Matthew 12:22-32 Luke 23:34 1 Corinthians 15:50‭-‬53 Luke 10:17‭-‬20 Revelation 20:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-lambs-book-of-life/ Music By: HookSounds Song: ParallelWorldsExtended

We all know the creation story of Adam and Eve. It’s one of the first stories you learn as a child in Sunday School or new Christian. Even though many of us know of the creation story of Adam and Eve, does that mean that that’s the true story? Is there something more to the creation story that we’re missing? Was there another woman before Eve? Was Eve really Adam’s first wife, or was there another before her named Lilith? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the truth behind the creation of man and woman in her video, Adam’s First Wife: Eve or Lilith. Verses Used: Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:5-9 Genesis 2:15-23 2 Corinthians 3:18 Galatians 3:27-29 Isaiah 34:13-14 Revelation 18:2 Genesis 3:20 Matthew 19:4-6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/adams-first-wife-eve-or-lilith/

Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, is the one day of the year that the Jewish High Priest would go behind the curtain into the Holy of Holies and sprinkle the blood of animals on the Mercy Seat. This was done every year so that the sins of the people of Israel would be rolled over another year. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he sheds light on the importance of Jesus as our High Priest in his message, Yom Kippur. Verses Used: Leviticus 23:26–32 Leviticus 16:2 Exodus 26:33 Hebrews 9:6–7 Matthew 3:13–17 John 1:1,14 Romans 8:3 Philippians 2:7–8 Hebrews 2:14–17 Leviticus 16:11–14 Hebrews 5:7–10 Hebrews 9:11–14 Isaiah 53:3–6 1 Peter 2:24–25 John 20:16–17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/yom-kippur/

Rosh Hashana is also known as the Feast of Trumpets. Scripture tells us that the Law was a shadow of good things to come. That then begs the question, What does Rosh Hashana foreshadow, and what does it mean for us today? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to our connection to Rosh Hashana in his eye-opening message, Rosh Hashana. Verses Used: Leviticus 23:23–25 Exodus 12:1-2 Numbers 29:1 1 Corinthians 15:51–55 Zechariah 9:14–15 1 Timothy 2:1–4 Jeremiah 29:12–14 Proverbs 1:3 Joel 2:1 Revelation 8:6–13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/rosh-hashana/

All of us have a mountain in front of us that we’ll have to climb to get to our promised land or our next blessing. The Israelites had to face the Nephilim (giants), Abraham had to face the sacrifice of his beloved son, Jesus had to face the cross, and one day all Christians who are still alive on earth during the time of the Beast and the Man of Lawlessness will have to face The Great Tribulation. Mountains or battles are inevitable, but with God, we can climb them, overcome them, and get to the other side where our blessing awaits us. But why? Why do we have battles in our lives, and how do we overcome them? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the spiritual battles before us in his encouraging message, Ziklag. Verses Used: 1 Samuel 30:6 Genesis 42:36 NIV 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 Ephesians 3:20b NKJV Romans 8:18 Acts 26:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/ziklag/

Over two decades ago, the United States experienced a terrorist attack that shook the nation and the people, changing America forever. Every year we take time to remember the 9/11 terrorist attack as Patriot Day. America’s foundation was strong enough that it didn’t completely crumble after the horrendous attack on that tragic day. Though America is no longer under a physical attack, she is under a spiritual one. The soul of each nation rests in the hands of the people. If the people are righteous, the nation will be righteous. If America is spiritually under attack, then her people are spiritually under attack. Jesus said that He would build His Church on the rock, and nothing would be able to prevail against it. Who is that rock that Jesus built His Church on? And how do we build our lives on the rock? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the constant attacks of the enemy on our souls in his powerful message, The Firm Foundation. Verses Used: Ephesians 6:10-12 2 Corinthians 12:10 Matthew 16:18 Acts 10:26 Matthew 7:24–27 Matthew 16:13–17 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Proverbs 18:10 Psalms 55:22 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-firm-foundation/

In America today, patriotism is becoming more and more common. Some believe this is positive, while others believe that this is a negative thing for our country to embrace. Many believe that Christians, especially, shouldn’t be patriots because patriotism isn’t in the Bible. But just because the word patriotism isn’t in the Bible, does that mean that it isn’t Biblical? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to answer the question, Can Christians Be Patriots? Verses Used: Deuteronomy 32:8-9 Psalms 147:19-20 Psalms 122:6 Revelation 21:9-27 1 Timothy 2:1-2 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Jeremiah 29:11 Psalms 23 Isaiah 44:2 Psalms 139:14 Genesis 1:28 Genesis 11:8-9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/can-christians-be-patriots/

Jesus tells many parables throughout His ministry on earth, many pertaining to the numerous analogies of the Kingdom of Heaven. A notable analogy is that of the Laborers in the Vineyard. This parable compares the Kingdom of Heaven to that of a man that owned a vineyard. The owner of the vineyard goes out five times a day to bring in workers. Then, at the end of the day, the owner pays each of the workers the same amount of money no matter what time of day they began working—this confused and upset the first of the workers. Today, we’re still confused by this parable. Who is the master of the vineyard? What is the vineyard? Who are the laborers in the vineyard? And why is each laborer in the vineyard paid the same amount? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the purpose of this analogy of the Kingdom of Heaven in his video, The Laborers in the Vineyard Parable. Verses Used: Matthew 20:1-16 Ephesians 2:8–9 Matthew 10:40-42 Hebrews 13:2 John 9:4–5 Matthew 24:12 Luke 18:7–8 Mark 6:1–6 2 Corinthians 12:10 Matthew 19:26 Matthew 17:20 Mark 9:20-23 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV) 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NIV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard-parable/