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Trusting in the wisdom of man leads to compromise. We need God's wisdom to direct us, especially when we're in seemingly impossible situations where compromise looks like the only answer. Go before the Lord and seek His wisdom! Abram didn't do this in his difficult situation and the consequences escalated quickly! Check out this study from Genesis 12:10-20!

Studying, and correctly interpreting, Bible prophecy gives us a framework though which to view current events. This framework allows us to make sense of things that would otherwise seem to be random acts of depraved minds. Two examples come to mind: The exponential explosion of the integration of sexually explicit ideas being foisted upon our children through school curriculums, media, and even in the designs on popular clothing. Secondly, the sudden rise in anti-semitism in conjunction with the United States Administration waffling in their support for Israel during a time of war. Are these random acts of evil or is there something more going on?

Did we miss the Rapture? Are we currently in the Tribulation Period? These are the questions Paul addresses in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. An incorrect understanding of Bible prophecy caused the church at Thessalonica to live in fear and worry. When we have a good handle on God's prophetic plan for the future it helps us make sense of what's happening around us and allows us to live by faith and not fear! Check out this study through 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5!

Following God's call means leaving comfort behind and being willing to be in contrast to the culture. Abraham did both of these as he followed the call of God and departed for the Promised Land! Check out this study through Genesis 12:4-9!

Going through persecution and tribulation with our eyes fixed on Jesus can be difficult. A good reminder is that as you walk by faith you are an example and encouragement to those around you. It also helps to remember that at the Second Coming, Jesus will bring complete justice on those who oppose the Gospel! Blessings!

Baptism is an act of obedience to Christ and an awesome picture of the death, burial, and resurrection! Check out our baptism service from this past Sunday!

Keeping a consistent Bible interpretation method will only lead to a pre-tribulation, pre-millenial eschatology view. The only way to get to a view that says the prophetic events in Revelation, Daniel, and Matthew 24 have already happened is to spiritualize parts of the text without basis. Jesus is coming soon!

Your physical presence in someone else's life, especially when they're going through a difficult time, can be very powerful! In his last written words in the New Testament, Paul, knowing the end of his life on earth is near, calls for Timothy to come to him. Check out our study as we finish the book of 2 Timothy!

In God's covenant with Abram; land, people, and blessing were promised. The Abrahamic Covenant is a picture of God's awesome faithfulness and perfect timing. Check out our study through Genesis 12:1-3!

The recent explosion of antisemitic protests across college campuses in the United States continues to fulfill (or begin to fulfill) the Zechariah 12:3 prophecy about all nations gathering against Israel in the last days. Antisemitism isn't alone as being as descriptor of the end times. Sexual immorality is also on the list. From the inclusion of the LGBTQ agenda in school curriculums to drag queen story hour to drag queen stripper performances at public school events, we surely have offended a holy righteous God. These things, although infuriating and twisted in themselves, also point to the blessed hope; the soon return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

Preach the Word! This was Paul's main emphasis to Timothy in this section of scripture. We, as a church culture in the United States, need this message now more than ever. Preach the whole counsel of the Word of God! As followers of Christ we want to be willing to proclaim the Word, even if it's not well received, as well as, bring correction and rebuke at the right time with the right heart.

God has a plan for world history, and for each one of our lives. He also has a specific way that He wants us to carry out His plan. Today in our study we are going to learn about God's awesome plan for the Nation of Israel, starting with a man named Abram. Abram followed God's plan, but he did it his way. We want to learn from his mistakes and be followers of Christ who do God's plans God's way!

The set up for the Gog of Magog war described in Ezekiel 38 seems to be happening right before our very eyes. Nations are in collaboration for and against Israel currently that line up with what Ezekiel described. We're also seeing the rapid implementation of technology throughout society that will be used in the future to track and control people worldwide. Praise God that He gives us His Word to be able to make sense of these things from the right perspective! Look up, Jesus is coming soon!

As we progress through the last days, false teaching and deception will continue to increase. More and more people will be captured by the trap of the enemy. The Word of God is the prescription we have to fight against deception!

World wide unity will lead to world wide rebellion. After the flood of Noah's days, the world united under the leadership of Nimrod and build a city and a tower in rebellion against God. The Bible tells us the same thing will hap[en in the last days under the leadership of the AntiChrist. As followers fo Christ we want to resist the temptation to let pride rule our lives like those on the earth at that time.

2 Timothy 3:1 tells us that the last days will be perilous times. The extreme selfishness in the hearts of man will be the cause of the difficult times for the church. It is essential that as followers of Christ we nurture our relationship with our Savior so we can be salt and light during these last days! Stay close to Jesus!

Genesis chapter 10 is a presentation of 70 nations, which represents the totality of humanity, to demonstrate that all people groups depend from Noah and his three sons. The chapter ends with Shem's genealogy, from which Abraham comes, in order to set up the explanation of God's chosen Nation of Israel.

God wants to use us to accomplish His will. As followers fo Christ we want to be constantly ready to serve Him whenever He might call us into action. Join us in our study through 2 Timothy 2:20-26 as we look at some ways we can be ready to be used by God!

We have access to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Knowing that we have eternal life allows us to look beyond our present struggles and into eternity. Check out this Resurrection Day message as we look at what living hope is, why we need it, and how to get it. Blessings!

Check our study through Matthew 21:1-11 as we look at the Triumphal Entry and it's importance. How did Jesus approach one of the most important events in His life and ministry? How did the multitudes respond? We will answer those questions as well as pick up practical application for our lives today!

God calls us to engage in the battle that is before us. He also calls us to fight the battle from a place of victory; knowing we're on the winning team! Check out our study through 2 Timothy 2:1-13 as we consider Paul's words to Timothy and pull out some practical application for our lives today. Blessings!

We finished our study though Genesis chapter 9 this week. In the details of the text we learned that Noah used what God created to be a blessing for a sinful purpose. We also saw Ham, Noah's son, choose to respond to his father's sin by telling more people than needed to know. Often the Bible gives us good examples of what not to do. Be willing to lovingly cover the sins of others. (Proverbs 17:9)

Preaching the Gospel comes at a price! Paul invites Timothy into a place of suffering as a consequence for the Gospel. The encouragement is to not be ashamed of Jesus, not of Paul His prisoner, but to be willing to go through hardships for the cause of Christ! Are you willing to pay the price in order to preach the Gospel?

God made a covenant with Noah, and all living things perpetually, to never destroy life and the earth with a world-wide flood again. God also gave a sign of His covenant that still appears in the sky today. The rainbow is a reminder of God's great faithfulness to keep His Word!

We're currently experiencing the crossover from technology being beneficial for people to technology being used to control people. I'm not just talking about using technology to influence people's decision-making and what information they're receiving, but actual physical and mental control over a person's body.