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This teaching opens with thanksgiving for answered prayer and fellowship, celebrating God's healing power and faithfulness, then transitions into a biblical exhortation rooted in Book of Revelation 2, focusing on the church in Thyatira—a small, working-class city facing intense pressure to compromise faith for economic survival through pagan trade guilds—while drawing illustrative parallels from Book of Acts 12 (Peter's miraculous release from prison), Book of Acts 16–17 (Lydia of Thyatira, a faithful seller of purple who responded to the gospel), and the resulting witness seen in the church addressed in Epistle to the Philippians, emphasizing that although Thyatira was culturally insignificant, Christ addressed it with the longest letter to warn against tolerated sin, false teaching (symbolized by “Jezebel”), and moral compromise, while calling believers to perseverance, holiness, and unwavering loyalty to Him despite social, financial, and spiritual cost. 

The teaching strongly warns that any message which adds to or alters the biblical gospel is a false gospel and places both teachers and hearers under God's curse, grounding this warning in Galatians 1:8–9, where even angels are condemned for preaching “another gospel.” The speaker contrasts true salvation by grace through faith with systems that add legalism, sacraments, works, nationalism without evangelism, or cultural accommodation, repeatedly returning to the biblical pattern of repentance and faith seen in the first evangelistic sermon in Acts 2:37–40, where Peter commands people to repent and be saved from a corrupt generation. He affirms God's prophetic purposes for Israel while insisting the gospel must never be withheld, referencing Jesus' words about Jerusalem in Luke 21:24, the necessity of Israel's restoration in Zechariah 12, and the Messiah revealed in Isaiah 40 as the prelude to the suffering Servant of Isaiah 52–53. Salvation is presented as universally offered yet personally received, supported by 1 Timothy 2:4 and God's stated desire that the wicked turn and live in Ezekiel 18:23, while rejecting distortions that deny substitutionary atonement or repentance. The message concludes by reaffirming that grace is free but costly, that Christ's work was finished at the cross, and that the church must preach repentance, substitutionary atonement, and new life without dilution or compromise, remaining faithful to the apostolic gospel alone. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching argues that modern rabbinic Judaism is fundamentally different from the faith revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures and rejected by Jesus and the apostles, grounding its claims in Revelation 2:9, where Jesus speaks of those who claim to be Jews but are not, linking this to the inward definition of true Jewish identity found in Romans 2 and echoed by the prophets such as Jeremiah; it further appeals to 1 John 2:22 to define denial of Jesus as the Messiah as the spirit of antichrist, connects messianic fulfillment and the timing of the Second Temple's destruction to Daniel 9, and aligns Jesus' own warnings in Luke 21 and Matthew 24 with that prophecy, while using Jewish rabbinic sources to argue that the failure of atonement rituals after the crucifixion confirms Isaiah's teaching that sins require divine cleansing (Isaiah 1:18) and that human righteousness is insufficient (Isaiah 64:6); additional references such as Leviticus 19:16 and Leviticus 19:18 are cited to critique rabbinic ethical interpretations, and Acts 5 is used to highlight early rabbinic acknowledgment that opposition to Jesus could amount to opposing God Himself. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching weaves prayer, pastoral concern, and biblical exposition around a central call to obedience and repentance, opening with allusions to Genesis 19:17 (“do not look back”) before moving into a detailed study of Jeremiah 22:1–7, where God addresses the house of David with commands to practice justice, defend the vulnerable, and reject violence, warning that disobedience will bring desolation; the message emphasizes that Jeremiah is not written chronologically, drawing context from the prophet's superscription in Jeremiah 1:1–3, and situates these warnings within Israel's royal history by pointing readers to parallel accounts in Kings and Chronicles, while also tracing the messianic lineage back through Ruth 4, highlighting the theological theme that covenant faithfulness determines blessing or judgment, both for ancient Judah and as a typological warning echoed throughout Scripture. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching argues that so-called “replacement theology” falsely claims the Church has supplanted Israel in God's redemptive plan, despite Scripture affirming Israel as the root from which Gentile believers are grafted (Revelation 5:5; Revelation 22:16; Romans 11:17–24), and it warns that redefining God through culture or general revelation undermines the gospel, since salvation comes only through hearing and believing the preached message of Christ (Romans 10:14–15; John 3:18), not merely through awareness of a creator (Romans 1:20); the speaker refutes the idea that Gentiles historically “knew God,” citing repeated biblical testimony that they were ignorant of Him and without hope apart from Christ (Galatians 4:8; 1 Corinthians 1:21; 1 John 3:1; Romans 1:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:5; Ephesians 2:12–13; 2 Thessalonians 1:8), and explains that Paul's sermon at Mars Hill did not affirm pagan knowledge of God but exposed their ignorance while calling them to repentance (Acts 17). You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

In this episode of Catching Up with Jacob, the panel examines the growing tension between public calls to prayer and the spiritual compromises often hidden beneath them, using the National Prayer Breakfast, ecumenical movements, and political theater as a launching point for deeper biblical discernment. The discussion moves from the dangers of false unity and celebrity Christianity to the escalating crisis with Iran, highlighting the spiritual forces described in Daniel 10 and the remarkable, often-overlooked growth of the underground church in Iran. The conversation also addresses the Epstein files and their exposure of global political corruption, reminding believers that moral decay, deception, and power are deeply intertwined. Throughout, the focus remains clear: true repentance, uncompromised prayer, and the advance of the gospel—not political alliances—are the only real hope in a world being shaken on every front.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This introduction sets the stage for a focused study of the seven letters to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 2–3), emphasizing that these are not ordinary epistles written by apostles but the direct words of Jesus Christ, given to John and recorded under divine direction as described in Revelation 1:1; the message highlights how these letters were written to real congregations in Asia Minor yet continue to function as a spiritual “litmus test” for believers today, calling the church—not buildings or institutions but people—to examine faithfulness, perseverance, repentance, and love in light of Christ's evaluation, while reminding readers of the promised blessing for those who read, hear, and obey what is written in Revelation 1:3. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This message centers on the believer's search for truth and stability through God's Word, emphasizing that Scripture speaks hope, correction, and life into weary hearts, from creation's first declaration in Genesis 1:3 (“Let there be”) to the resurrection power revealed when the stone was rolled away in Matthew 28:2. It stresses the importance of understanding Scripture according to its original meaning, as taught in Nehemiah 8:8, and warns against elevating translations or traditions above the inspired original texts. The teaching references prophetic fulfillment in Psalm 22, affirms Christ's promise of preservation in Revelation 3:10, and clarifies end-times events by pointing to Jesus' words in Matthew 24:29, culminating in the victorious return of Christ proclaimed in Revelation 1:7, reminding listeners that God is the same—faithful, loving, and still making a way for His people. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching explains how Jesus' healing of the man born blind reveals the deeper meaning of salvation, showing that miracles serve not as spectacles but as signs of God's compassion, the Messiah's identity, and the spiritual restoration of humanity, especially in the context of Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication; drawing from John 9:38–39, John 10, and John 5, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus is worshiped as God, fulfills the symbolism of light by giving sight to the blind, and exposes spiritual blindness among the religious elite, while also connecting healing miracles to Old Testament foundations such as Psalm 32, Isaiah 64:6, Deuteronomy 21:23, and prophetic expectations in Daniel, alongside New Testament insights from Luke 5:17, James 5, and the resurrection account in John 11, ultimately teaching that physical healing illustrates spiritual rebirth—where the blind see, the lame walk, the defiled are cleansed, and the dead hear the voice of Christ and come to life. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

Jeremiah 21 presents a sobering scene in which the prophet faithfully delivers God's word to King Zedekiah and the leaders of Judah, exposing the hypocrisy of persecuting the true messenger while secretly knowing he speaks the truth (Jeremiah 21:1–2); despite earlier warnings from the prophets, Judah now seeks divine help as Babylon advances, yet God declares that judgment—not deliverance—is coming through war, famine, and pestilence (Jeremiah 21:4–7), echoing earlier prophetic warnings (Joel 2) and foreshadowing Jesus' end-times teaching on wars, famines, and pestilence (Matthew 24), as well as later judgments described in (Revelation); the Lord sets before the people a stark choice between the way of life and the way of death (Jeremiah 21:8–10), a pattern repeated throughout redemptive history, as Israel later asked Jesus about restoring the kingdom (Acts 1:6–7), showing that rejecting God's truth-tellers leads inevitably to judgment, while Scripture itself stands as both a historical record and a prophetic warning for every generation. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching emphasizes that whenever God stirs His people to seek renewal and revival amid devastation, spiritual opposition is inevitable, as vividly illustrated in Zechariah 3:1–7, where Joshua the high priest is accused by Satan yet defended and cleansed by the Lord, symbolizing God's redemptive purpose for His people; drawing from the post-exilic context of Haggai, Ezra, and Nehemiah, the message shows how historical rebuilding points to ongoing spiritual realities for the Church, affirming that what was written in earlier times was meant for our instruction (1 Corinthians 10, Romans 15), that believers must move from spiritual milk to meat (1 Corinthians 3, Hebrews 5), and that apocalyptic themes found in Daniel, Ezekiel, Joel, and Zechariah ultimately converge in Revelation, revealing God's unfolding plan from creation through restoration and reminding believers to interpret present challenges through the full counsel of Scripture. Originally recorded on 25 Oct 2025.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This teaching through Galatians chapter six emphasizes how believers are to live out the gospel in community, calling mature Christians to gently restore those caught in sin while guarding their own hearts (Galatians 6:1–2), avoiding pride and self-deception (Galatians 6:3–5), and sharing generously with those who teach the Word (Galatians 6:6), all while remembering that God cannot be mocked and that we reap what we sow—either to the flesh or to the Spirit (Galatians 6:7–8); believers are exhorted not to grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9–10), to reject legalism and boasting in anything except the cross of Christ (Galatians 6:14), and to rest in the truth that what truly matters is being a new creation (Galatians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17), with encouragement drawn from the wider witness of Scripture on truth spoken in love (Ephesians 4:15), avoiding false teachers (Romans 16:17), humility over pride (1 John 2:16; Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 29:23; Proverbs 8:13), bearing burdens by casting them first on Christ (Matthew 11:28–30), serving through spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4; 1 Corinthians 14:12), persevering despite weariness (Isaiah 49:4; Revelation 22:12), and ultimately boasting only in Christ crucified as the heart of the gospel (1 Corinthians 2:1–2; Galatians 6:17–18; 2 Corinthians 11:23–28). 

In this segment, we turn our focus to the United Kingdom, examining current political developments alongside the deeper historical roots of immigration in Great Britain. From post-World War II labor shortages and Commonwealth migration to the present era of mass immigration, shifting demographics, and political realignment, we trace how decades of policy decisions have reshaped British society. We also explore the growing discontent with the traditional parties, the collapse of Conservative credibility on immigration, and the emergence of new political forces seeking to address national identity, free speech, and border control—issues that now sit at the center of Britain's cultural and political crossroads.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

This message reflects on the pastor's return to teaching after serious illness and centers on the timeless call Jesus gives to the suffering church in Revelation 2 (the church of Smyrna), a letter focused not on correction but on encouragement amid fear, persecution, and coming tribulation, urging believers to trust God deeply, remain faithful no matter the cost, and not be afraid of suffering, since Christ Himself has already endured it and promises to be present with His people through every trial, reminding listeners that eternal hope far outweighs present fear and that faithfulness to the end is what truly matters. 

 This teaching warns that many modern seminaries and theological institutions have been overtaken by the zeitgeist—the “spirit of the age”—which the speaker identifies as a vehicle for deception within the church, particularly through academic theology. Tracing influences from 19th-century German liberalism, Darwinism, Hegelian philosophy, consumerism, and Eastern mysticism, the speaker argues that these ideas have steadily undermined biblical authority, the historicity of Scripture, and core gospel doctrines. He cites numerous well-known institutions and leaders as examples of how compromise on issues such as biblical inerrancy, Christ's atonement, sexuality, Israel, and ecumenism has led to doctrinal drift, moral confusion, and institutional collapse. The message urges believers—especially those considering ministry training—to exercise extreme discernment, prioritize Scripture over tradition or academic prestige, and remember that teachers will be judged more strictly, concluding that a Christ-centered, biblically grounded faith is ultimately more vital than formal theological credentials. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on October 25, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

In this teaching, Jacob Prasch weaves together Revelation 2:18–23 (the church of Thyatira) with Hosea 1–2 to explain how Scripture consistently portrays idolatrous religious systems as a harlot that seduces God's people into spiritual adultery. He interprets Jezebel as the archetype of false teaching, syncretism, and institutional corruption, arguing that when churches refuse repentance, Christ no longer addresses the institution but instead calls individual believers to separate. Drawing on Hosea's marriage to a prostitute and the naming of her children (Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi), Prasch shows how God judges corrupt systems while still extending mercy to a faithful remnant who heed His call. He emphasizes that idolatry inevitably produces immorality and that false gospels—though they use biblical language—represent a different “Jesus” altogether.Prasch further connects these themes to history and prophecy, contrasting Israel (numbers, wealth, power) with Judah (truth, temple, covenant) to illustrate how God preserves His purposes through a minority that remains faithful. He applies this pattern to modern Christianity, asserting that believers may be genuinely saved within corrupt churches but are commanded by Christ to “come out” lest they share in judgment (Revelation 18:4). The teaching culminates in an eschatological framework where Hosea's prophecies point simultaneously to ancient judgment, Christ's first coming, and the future gathering of Israel leading toward Armageddon (Jezreel). Throughout, Prasch underscores God's mercy toward individuals, His intolerance of unrepentant apostasy, and the urgent necessity of choosing truth over institutional loyalty.Revelation 2:18–23 and the church of ThyatiraJezebel as a biblical pattern of spiritual seduction and false religionHosea chapters 1–2 and prophetic “acted parables”Idolatry as spiritual adulteryFaithful remnant theology (Judah vs. Israel)“Come out of her, My people” (Revelation 18:4)Children of the harlot vs. God's compassion for individualsFalse doctrine, apostasy, and institutional religionEnd-times fulfillment: Jezreel / Armageddon, first and second comings of ChristPersonal testimony of salvation within corrupt religious systems

Jacob continues his exposition in Jeremiah 20:7–18, focusing on Jeremiah's inner turmoil after persecution from the priestly establishment (context from Jeremiah 20:1–6): Jeremiah laments that the Lord “deceived/overpowered” him and that he has become a daily object of mockery (Jeremiah 20:7–8), yet he admits he cannot stop speaking because God's word is like a “burning fire… in my bones” (Jeremiah 20:9). He describes betrayal by “trusted friends” who watch for his fall (Jeremiah 20:10) but then pivots to confidence that “the Lord is with me like a dread champion,” and that persecutors will ultimately be shamed (Jeremiah 20:11); he interprets the testing of the righteous and God's knowledge of “mind and heart” (Jeremiah 20:12) as the Lord proving faithfulness publicly, and he links Jeremiah's call for divine vindication to the martyrs' plea for justice in Revelation 6:9–11. The emotional pendulum swings again: Jeremiah erupts into a birth-curse and death-wish—“cursed be the day I was born… why did I come forth… to see trouble and sorrow?” (Jeremiah 20:14–18)—which Prasch applies pastorally as a realistic pattern for faithful believers in “an age of apostasy,” arguing that perseverance comes not from triumphalism but from endurance modeled by Christ's suffering (Matthew 26:39; Matthew 27:46) and hope set on the coming kingdom rather than present vindication. He then briefly re-anchors the theme by rereading the looming national judgment in Jeremiah 21:1–14 (Zedekiah's inquiry, Babylon's siege, “sword/famine/pestilence,” and the “way of life and the way of death,” Jeremiah 21:1–10), treating it as the macro-level counterpart to Jeremiah's personal anguish, before closing with an intent to proceed to Jeremiah 22 next session.

Pastor Marco teaches that the Transfiguration is far more than a dramatic moment in Jesus' ministry; it is a prophetic revelation of the resurrection, the rapture, and the coming kingdom. By placing the event at Caesarea Philippi—a center of pagan worship, false gods, and imperial power—he highlights the contrast between false saviors and the true Christ. Jesus' declaration that the “gates of Hades will not prevail” is grounded in His identity as the Messiah and fulfilled through His death and resurrection. The appearance of Moses and Elijah is central: Moses represents those who died in faith and were raised, while Elijah represents those who are taken alive, together forming a living picture of believers united with Christ. Jesus' transfiguration uses the same “metamorphosis” language Paul later applies to the resurrection, showing that what happened to Christ previews what will happen to His people.He further explains that the disciples' desire to build tabernacles reflects their belief that the kingdom had fully arrived, yet the Father's command—“Listen to Him”—clarifies that the cross must come before the crown. The Transfiguration reveals the “already, but not yet” nature of God's kingdom: it is present now through the Spirit and obedience to Christ, but will be fully realized at His return. Pastor Marco emphasizes that discipleship requires denying self, submitting to Christ's lordship, and living in readiness rather than spiritual sleep. The passage ultimately assures believers that whether they die in Christ or are alive at His coming, they will be transformed, gathered to Him, and share in His reign—making the Transfiguration a powerful promise of future glory and a call to faithful obedience today.

This concluding episode of Lessons in Forgiveness emphasizes that forgiveness is not optional but essential to living the abundant life Christ offers. Drawing from John 10:10 and several illustrations, Sandy explains how unforgiveness becomes a heavy spiritual burden that keeps believers trapped in the past, distorts relationships, and robs both the forgiver and the forgiven of freedom and joy. Forgiveness is shown not merely as a gift to others, but as a necessary act of faith that releases believers from carrying resentment, bitterness, and spiritual decay.Through vivid stories—such as carrying decaying potatoes to represent grudges, and a church confronting whether it truly believed in the cleansing power of Christ's blood—the message underscores that refusing to forgive ultimately questions the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice. If Christ's blood fully cleanses repentant sinners, then believers must not weaponize someone's past or withhold forgiveness from those God has forgiven. True forgiveness flows from a deep trust that Christ's atonement is complete, effective, and sufficient for all who repent.The lesson concludes by summarizing the entire series: believers must forgive fully, repeatedly, and without delay; forgive as Christ has forgiven; forgive brothers, enemies, and those who repent; and recognize that only God forgives sin while believers forgive personal offenses to open the door to reconciliation. Forgiveness is foundational to Christian witness, unity, and spiritual growth—and the final answer to the series' key question is clear: we must forgive today.

In this segment, Pastor Marco introduces a study of Haggai by arguing that Christians need to “bathe” in God's Word by learning Scripture in its full-book context rather than relying on isolated verses, because God gave the Bible as books with coherent themes and purpose. He contrasts human wisdom (like Confucius, who mixed insight with historical errors) with Haggai's brief but fully reliable prophetic message, then frames Haggai's core call as “first things first”: God's work must take priority, and God's people must pursue purity so their needs are met and their anxiety is replaced by trust. Using the temple storyline (tabernacle → temple → Christ → believers as God's temple), he applies Haggai's rebuke to the New Testament church: neglecting God's work—building up believers through discipleship, evangelism, and mutual care—leads to spiritual and even practical dissatisfaction, while returning to God's priorities brings renewed obedience, reverent fear, and the assurance of God's presence: “I am with you.”

 In this teaching, James Jacob Prasch argues that the church first went wrong by exceeding what is written in Scripture and replacing apostolic authority with tradition, a pattern he traces to early post-apostolic developments and later institutional Christianity. Using passages such as 1 Corinthians 4:6, Isaiah 29, Mark 7, Matthew 15, Deuteronomy 4, Proverbs 30, and Revelation 22, he contends that adding to or subtracting from God's Word inevitably nullifies biblical truth and produces doctrinal error and moral corruption. He applies this framework to Roman Catholic theology and practice, criticizing sacramentalism, Marian doctrines, papal authority, and tradition-based teaching as examples of doctrines that require exceeding Scripture to exist. Jacob then identifies Ignatius of Antioch as a pivotal early figure who helped redirect the church away from the apostolic model by promoting the pursuit of martyrdom and the concept of mono-episcopacy (single-bishop rule), which he sees as the seedbed for later hierarchical and papal systems. The message concludes that patristic authority must never supersede Scripture, warning that whenever tradition usurps apostolic teaching, deception, division, and spiritual decline inevitably follow. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on June 28, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

 In this extensive prophetic teaching, Jacob Prasch traces the biblical and historical progression of Babylon as a spiritual system, beginning with the Tower of Babel and moving through Pergamum, Rome, and ultimately toward Jerusalem, arguing that Satan's strategy has always been to counterfeit God's kingdom through false religion, political power, and human self-deification. Drawing from Genesis, Daniel, Revelation, the Gospels, and church history, he explains how pagan religion, philosophy, science, psychology, and political authority became intertwined—particularly at Pergamum, which Jesus identified as the place “where Satan's throne is.” Prasch connects these patterns to modern developments such as ecumenism, psychological manipulation, false peace efforts in the Middle East, and preparations surrounding the Third Temple, warning that many well-intentioned political and religious movements are unknowingly setting the stage for the Antichrist. The teaching concludes with the assertion that while Satan operates from many centers of influence, his ultimate goal is Jerusalem, where he will seek to usurp worship—until Christ returns to establish His rightful reign as King. 

Jacob Prasch continues his exposition of Jeremiah 19 into the opening of Jeremiah 20, emphasizing that God's announced judgment on Jerusalem was not something the Lord “wanted” but something forced by persistent refusal to repent, as the people made God's house “alien” through idolatry, immorality, and the shedding of innocent blood—paralleling this with modern church apostasies (interfaith worship, homosexuality, and abortion). He develops the Gehenna/Valley of Hinnom background (Molech, Topheth, “field of blood”), treats the horrific cannibalism foretold in siege conditions as both historical reality and divine retribution for child sacrifice, and contrasts the “hosts of heaven” with “the Lord of Hosts” to argue against angel-veneration and “angelic revelation” religions (citing Colossians 2 and Hebrews 1). The passage then shifts to persecution: the priest Pashhur publicly beats and humiliates Jeremiah, prompting Jeremiah to pronounce a name-change oracle (“terror on every side”) and to predict Babylonian exile and death for Pashhur and his circle—using this as a template for how false prophets tell people what they want to hear, persecute true warning voices, and yet inevitably reap the same outcome when judgment arrives.Peter 5:13 and Revelation 17–18 as the interpretive lens—before previewing continuation into Jeremiah 22.

Pastor Marco frames Acts 1 as the necessary “what's next” after the resurrection: Jesus ascends, but His mission continues through a new body on earth—the church—by the power of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that Luke–Acts is one continuous account designed to connect later believers to the first generation, and he traces the Holy Spirit's role from Jesus' conception, baptism, temptation, ministry, death, and resurrection, to the church's commissioning. The core thrust is that Acts is not merely history; it is an invitation into an ongoing, dynamic relationship where resurrection power is experienced in holiness, boldness, gospel proclamation, and love for the lost—God's power working through human obedience.He then presses application: the Spirit is not only “in” believers but also comes “upon” them—an ongoing, renewing empowerment rather than a one-time event or a rigid “second blessing.” He links the timing of Pentecost to God's appointed feasts, portraying it as the moment the Word and Spirit converge for the church's witness, and stresses that believers are to wait, pray, fellowship, and move together in unity. The goal is not speculation about times and seasons but faithful action: to be Christ's witnesses outward from “Jerusalem” to the ends of the earth, resisting sin and division, and seeking fresh filling—“wind and fire,” boldness and holiness—so the church can carry the Great Commission in step with the Spirit and anchored in the Word.

Sandy stresses the urgency of forgiveness because time is short and Christ's return is imminent. Unforgiveness is described as a lifestyle sin that can block spiritual growth, rob believers of God's blessings, and even leave sin unresolved before death or Christ's return. The speaker challenges the common excuse of “working on forgiveness,” arguing that forgiveness is a decisive act of obedience empowered by God, not something to be indefinitely postponed.

Amos concludes with a final, weighty question: will the story end in judgment, or will it end in restoration? Pastor Marco traces the unavoidable justice of God against persistent sin, while also highlighting God's mercy and covenant faithfulness that promises renewal beyond ruin. Amos does not minimize judgment—but it also refuses to leave God's people without hope. The closing vision points forward to God's rebuilding work, the restoration of what was broken, and the wideness of God's redemptive plan. This final teaching brings the series to its doctrinal and pastoral endpoint: God is holy, judgment is real, and restoration is possible only by God's grace.

 In this teaching, James Jacob examines where the church first went wrong by abandoning apostolic authority in favor of patristic (church-father), papal, or institutional authority, warning that this shift opened the door to enduring deception. Drawing on Acts 20:28–30, 2 Peter 2:1–3, 2 Corinthians 11:1–5, Revelation 2:2, Numbers 16, 2 Timothy 1:19–20; 2:17; 4:14, and 3 John 9–10, he shows a consistent biblical pattern: false teachers arise after God-appointed leaders, mix truth with error, promote “another Jesus, another spirit, and another gospel,” and draw disciples after themselves. He applies this framework to modern movements—especially Roman Catholicism and other traditions that appeal to church fathers to override Scripture—arguing that knowing the apostles or being historically connected to them does not confer doctrinal authority or spiritual legitimacy. The message concludes that Scripture alone, as the preserved apostolic witness to Christ, is the church's final authority, and that deviation from it—however ancient, respected, or popular—leads inevitably to doctrinal corruption and division. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on June 21, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

 Biblical prophecy and progressive revelation; the sealing and unsealing of Daniel and Revelation; the Four Horsemen and the identity of Antichrist; the danger of conspiracy theories and speculative prophecy; discerning Scripture before interpreting current events; the Antichrist as a counterfeit of Christ; false peace and false unity; the limits of dogmatism in eschatology; Daniel's visions (the statue, the ten toes, iron and clay); the ten horns/kings; Europe, global politics, and historical empires as prophetic shadows; Psalm 83 and Middle Eastern hostility toward Israel; the necessity of “proper food at the proper time” in understanding prophecy. Overall Summary: In this extended teaching, Jacob Prasch urges believers to approach end-times prophecy with sobriety, humility, and strict fidelity to Scripture, warning against speculation, conspiracy theories, and premature certainty. He explains that biblical prophecy unfolds through progressive revelation, emphasizing that many details—particularly the identity of the Antichrist and the meaning of the ten horns—will only become fully clear when God “unseals” them at the appointed time. Drawing from Daniel, Revelation, the Gospels, and historical precedent, Prasch stresses that faithful believers will recognize the truth when the time comes, but not before, and that Scripture must interpret current events—not the other way around.The message also explores the repeated biblical theme that human attempts at forced unity—political, cultural, or religious—ultimately fail, illustrated by Daniel's image of iron mixed with clay and by historical and modern geopolitical examples. Prasch connects this to the Antichrist's future counterfeit peace and global coalition, which will briefly succeed before collapsing under divine judgment. The teaching concludes with a pastoral exhortation: believers must diligently study, obey, and apply what God has already revealed, trusting that further understanding will be given only when it is truly needed.

Jacob Prasch continues his Jeremiah study (Jeremiah 18:11 onward), using the “potter and clay” warning as a parallel to what he sees as modern apostasy in the Church of England: he warns us of the British monarchy and Anglican leadership for abandoning the Reformation heritage (e.g., the 39 Articles and the martyrs), highlights perceived doctrinal collapse around ecumenism and LGBTQ affirmation, and frames this as the same “we'll follow our own plans” stubbornness Jeremiah confronted. He then expounds Jeremiah's imagery of leaving the “ancient paths” (Scripture and apostolic doctrine, not mere worship styles), arguing that deviation leads to national desolation and external judgment—specifically portraying Islam's growth in Britain and the West as a consequence of the church losing its moral and spiritual witness. Finally, he follows the text into the religious establishment's plot to silence Jeremiah (a model, in his view, for how compromised religious systems target truth-tellers), and he turns to Jeremiah's anguished prayer that shifts from intercession to calling for judgment once repentance is refused—connecting this pattern to end-times themes (a transition from “tribulation” to “wrath”) while concluding that, despite institutional collapse, Christ will not forsake those who remain faithful to the biblical “highway.”

James Kitizaki of Moriel Ministries delivers a sober yet hope-filled message that contrasts the joy of worship with the growing cost of Christian faithfulness in an increasingly hostile culture. He opens with a powerful personal account of a Christian believer in Iraq who, despite being disowned by family and targeted by authorities for his faith in Christ, expressed profound joy rooted solely in knowing Jesus. This testimony sets the tone for Kitizaki's central concern: while believers in the West still enjoy relative freedom, complacency and cultural compromise have weakened the church's witness, even as pressures mount through social coercion, legal punishment, and ideological conformity. Drawing on examples such as Enoch Burke in Ireland and pastors persecuted during COVID restrictions, he warns that obedience to Christ will increasingly demand sacrifice, loss of status, and endurance through tribulation rather than escape from it.Using the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah as a prophetic pattern, Kitizaki argues that God consistently preserves the righteous through judgment, not by removing them from it. He challenges teachings that deny tribulation for believers, showing instead—from Genesis, the Exodus, the prophets, the early church, and Revelation—that faith is refined through suffering. He calls the church to reject isolation, pride, and fear, emphasizing that genuine Christian community is forged in hardship, forgiveness, and shared endurance. While judgment looms over corrupt systems, Kitizaki stresses God's heart for rescue, not destruction, urging believers to plead for their neighbors, stand firm in truth, and trust that God can redeem even the darkest circumstances. The message concludes with encouragement: God knows the end from the beginning, will sustain His people through every trial, and invites believers to carry the true joy of the gospel into a world desperately seeking hope in all the wrong places.

In this episode of Lessons on Forgiveness, Sandy Simpson examines the biblical teaching that only God can forgive sins, while believers are called to forgive others in their hearts for personal offenses. Drawing from Ephesians 1:7 and Colossians 1:14, he explains that forgiveness before the Father comes solely through redemption in Christ. Simpson emphasizes that some sins—especially false teaching and false prophecy—are sins primarily against God and can cause serious spiritual harm to believers. Using passages such as Matthew 24:4–5, 10–13, 23–26 and Ephesians 4:15, he outlines the need for discernment, personal forgiveness that releases bitterness, and the responsibility to speak the truth in love.The teaching further explains that public sins require public rebuke, supported by Scripture including Jeremiah 14:14; 23:25; 27:15; 29:23, Isaiah 8:20, Romans 16:17, Titus 3:10, Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14–15, 2 Timothy 3:5, 2 John 1:10, and Revelation 2:16. Simpson outlines three biblical reasons for exposing false teachers: to clarify the difference between true and false Christianity, to bring shame that may lead to repentance, and to warn believers away from deception. He concludes by stressing that while Christians may forgive false teachers personally and pray for their repentance, they must not enable deception by offering public forgiveness without repentance, affirming that judgment ultimately belongs to God.

In Amos 8, the prophecy reaches a chilling clarity: the end is not hypothetical anymore—it is announced. Pastor Marco unpacks the urgency of this chapter, where God confronts exploitative economics, religious hypocrisy, and hardened hearts that refuse correction. The warning intensifies with the sobering reality of spiritual famine—a time when people will search for the word of the Lord and not find it. This teaching presses the seriousness of delayed repentance: there comes a point when repeated refusal produces consequences that cannot be negotiated away. Amos 8 calls listeners to respond while grace still invites.

In this teaching, Jacob Prasch addresses the widespread confusion surrounding discernment in the modern church, arguing that discernment is a universal Christian responsibility, not a specialized or standalone ministry. He explains that while Scripture affirms a spiritual gift of discerning spirits, biblical discernment itself comes from rightly handling God's Word and sound doctrine. Prasch warns that without doctrinal grounding, believers become vulnerable to deception, emotionalism, false prophecy, and counterfeit spirituality that mixes truth with error. He emphasizes that Scripture—not feelings, visions, or speculation—is the standard by which spiritual claims must be judged.Prasch further critiques the rise of organizations and personalities whose entire focus is identifying error, contending that such “discernment ministries” often drift into imbalance, fear-mongering, conspiracy theories, or inconsistent alliances that undermine their credibility. Drawing on biblical examples from Jesus, the apostles, and Old Testament prophets, he argues that confronting false teaching is necessary but must exist alongside gospel preaching, church planting, missions, and pastoral care. The message concludes with a dual warning: believers must beware both of churches that refuse to exercise discernment and of movements that reduce Christianity to constant criticism, insisting that true biblical discernment always serves Christ's mission rather than replacing it.This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on May 24, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

In this teaching, Jacob Prasch offers a detailed exposition of Revelation 6 and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, interpreting them through the lens of Old Testament prophecy—especially Zechariah 1 & 6, Job 1, Jeremiah 14, and Ezekiel 14—and Jesus' teaching in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24). He explains how the visions in Zechariah historically applied to the end of the Babylonian captivity while simultaneously prefiguring the end-times judgments described in Revelation. Prasch emphasizes the importance of recognizing literary structure, original languages, and prophetic recapitulation, showing how Revelation retells earlier prophetic patterns with greater finality.The message centers on the correct order of the horsemen, arguing that the white horse (Antichrist) must appear first, bringing a false peace—particularly connected to Israel—before war, famine, and death follow. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 2, Matthew 24, and Revelation 19, Prasch challenges common end-times assumptions, warns against deception and premature claims that prophecy is already fulfilled, and urges believers to discern current global trends without confusing precursors with fulfillment. The teaching concludes with a sober reminder that present events may be setting the stage, but Scripture provides clear markers believers must watch for as the return of Christ approaches.

Jacob Prasch opens with prayer and then teaches from Jeremiah 18's “potter and clay” image to argue that God's sovereignty is never arbitrary: judgment comes in response to unrepentant sin after God calls people to turn back, and in Jeremiah the immediate context concerns nations (Judah/Israel) rather than individuals. From there he critiques Calvinism for, in his view, misreading Romans 9 by detaching it from the Old Testament context (Isaiah, Jeremiah) and from the “two nations in your womb” framing of Jacob/Esau, insisting election is corporate and tied to Israel's ongoing place in God's purposes (Romans 9–11) rather than a deterministic decree sending individuals to heaven or hell. He also polemicizes against replacement theology and modern church accommodation of homosexuality, and then reinforces the warning by moving to Jeremiah 19 and the Valley of Hinnom/Gehenna—linking Judah's idolatry and child sacrifice to impending Babylonian judgment and using the geography as an admonition that persistent rebellion leads to irrevocable destruction, while God's desire remains repentance and mercy.

Speakers:James Kitazaki (host)Ken SmithBrett (co-host / contributor)Topics Addressed:Declining trust in pastors and clergy (Gallup/Barna data)Biblical worldview, discernment, and deception in the last daysMedia bias and misinformationImmigration enforcement, ICE, and the Insurrection ActCrime, border security, and human trafficking concernsLGBTQ themes in children's media and cultural desensitizationGermany's energy policy and nuclear power reversalNational security risks tied to Chinese-made vehiclesPolitical corruption, fraud investigations, and misuse of public fundsFree speech, church disruptions, and religious libertyCultural decline, collectivism, and end-times biblical perspectiveOverall Summary In this episode of Ken's Corner, Ken Smith is joined by James Kitazaki and Brett for a wide-ranging discussion that blends current events, cultural analysis, and a biblical worldview. The conversation opens with reflections on Scripture—particularly Daniel and Revelation—before turning to recent data showing a historic collapse in public trust toward pastors and church leaders. The hosts explore how doctrinal compromise, political entanglement, and lack of biblical literacy have contributed to skepticism toward organized religion, emphasizing the need for discernment, faithfulness, and courage in an increasingly deceptive cultural landscape.The episode then moves through major national and global issues, including immigration enforcement, media narratives, children's entertainment, national security concerns, and political corruption, frequently contrasting official narratives with reported data and historical context. Throughout the discussion, the speakers frame these developments through a Christian lens, warning about moral inversion, cultural desensitization, and institutional decay while urging listeners to remain grounded in Scripture. The program closes with encouragement from Joshua 1:9, calling believers to strength, courage, and trust in God amid uncertainty.

Sandy frames the lesson around “Who must I forgive?” arguing that Christians must forgive repentant believers within the church as well as enemies and persecutors, because unforgiveness gives Satan strategic leverage; drawing on passages like 2 Corinthians 2, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, and Galatians 6, he stresses forgiveness as release and restoration while distinguishing it from immediate reinstatement to leadership, which requires time, observation, and discipleship. He portrays unforgiveness as a foothold that fuels secondary sins (anger, slander, malice, revenge), and uses Joseph as a model of genuine forgiveness paired with prudent testing of repentance and trustworthiness. The teaching then expands forgiveness outward—love enemies, pray for persecutors (Matthew 5)—with vivid reconciliation stories to show forgiveness as practical obedience that frees believers to love and witness. A related point follows: while we can forgive personal offenses, only God can forgive sins in the justificatory sense, especially sins “against God” like false prophecy/teaching; therefore believers should forgive such offenders in their hearts to speak truth in love, but still publicly rebuke public deception, “mark and avoid” persistent false teachers using a range of texts, and restore only upon clear, demonstrated repentance.

Amos 7 turns the spotlight fully inward: God measures His own people, not the pagans first. Pastor Marco explains why judgment begins in the house of God and how spiritual leadership, worship, and public religion can become corrupted while still claiming God's name. As Amos faces resistance for telling the truth, this chapter exposes the ongoing conflict between faithful preaching and a culture that demands comforting lies. The message is both warning and mercy—God confronts His people because He is holy, and because repentance is still possible while the warning is still being spoken.

 The Word That Endures Forever: Creeds, Canon, and the Test of Doctrinal Consistency  In this foundational teaching, Jacob Prasch examines the nature of biblical Christianity by contrasting the unchanging authority of Scripture with the evolving doctrines of religion. Beginning with the early creeds—the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed—he explains how the “line of faith” preserved essential Christian truth before the New Testament canon was fully written and recognized. From there, the message traces a consistent biblical warning against adding to or subtracting from God's Word, drawing on Deuteronomy, Proverbs, Isaiah, the Gospels, the Epistles, and Revelation. Prasch argues that while Scripture remains coherent and self-consistent, false expressions of Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and modern ecumenical and emergent movements are marked by progressive doctrinal invention and internal contradiction. By documenting historical developments, shifting dogmas, and extra-biblical authorities, the teaching exposes religion as man's attempt to reach God, in contrast to the gospel—God's unchanging revelation reaching fallen humanity. The message concludes with a clear test of truth: what is from God remains consistent, but what adds to His Word will inevitably prove unstable, contradictory, and false. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on July 6, 2024 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information.

 In this uncompromising teaching, Jacob Prasch expounds Revelation 13 and the doctrine of Antichrist by tracing its biblical patterns across both Testaments, exposing how deception precedes domination. He explains that before the mark, the image, or 666, Antichrist first comes as a counterfeit savior—working signs and wonders, promoting a false humanitarianism, and advancing a social gospel that sidelines repentance and the cross. Drawing parallels with Judas Iscariot as the “son of perdition,” Prasch shows how Antichrist infiltrates from within, masquerading as compassion while pursuing power, money, and control. He then follows the repeated biblical appearance of 666 through Solomon, commerce, gold, and global trade—especially its connection to Tarshish, which he presents as a prophetic symbol of economic alliance, compromise, and rebellion against God's will. Applying these patterns to modern ecumenism, celebrity Christianity, unbiblical worship, and political-religious convergence, Prasch warns that the apostate church is already “setting sail.” His sobering conclusion is both a warning and a prayer: discern the signs, refuse ungodly alliances, stand on Scripture illuminated by the Holy Spirit—and ask God, in mercy, to sink the ship before it reaches Tarshish. 

 Continuing in Jeremiah 17:19–27, this teaching addresses the meaning of the Sabbath—not as a legalistic observance, but as a prophetic sign pointing to Christ Himself. By examining Scripture from Jeremiah, the Gospels, Romans, Colossians, and Hebrews, the message explains why Sabbath-keeping was treated as a matter of life and death under the Old Covenant and how its true fulfillment is found in entering God's rest through Jesus. Contrasting religious rule-keeping with genuine faith, this study exposes the emptiness of man-made religion, false visions, and legalism, and calls believers to rest fully in the completed work of Christ, who alone is the substance behind every shadow. 

 In this installment of his series, retired pastor Charles Douglas opens by briefly recommending RTN (a Christian TV/radio network offering music and Bible teaching) and then turns to the third theme: “The Beast to Come”—the Antichrist as the ultimate personification of false anointing under Satan. Framing the topic as a set of starter thoughts for personal or small-group study rather than an exhaustive end-times chart, he defines “antichrist” from John's letters (as denial of Jesus' true deity and true humanity), notes the recurring influence of deception (including a modern resurgence of gnostic-like distortions), and explains Satan's work in terms of strategic (ultimate aim to exalt himself like the Most High) and tactical (ongoing preconditioning of minds through authoritative platforms—political, financial, and religious). Douglas then walks through key texts—especially Revelation 12–13, Daniel, and 2 Thessalonians—highlighting the beast rising from the turbulent “sea” of humanity and the dragon empowering him, the beast's blasphemous self-exaltation and persecution of saints, and the coming certainty of Christ's victory as King of kings. He also introduces the “second beast” (the false prophet) as a religious deceiver who performs signs to enforce worship, briefly weighs interpretive options around the “mortal wound” and the “image” (including but not limited to technological possibilities), and repeatedly emphasizes a sobering theme of divine sovereignty—the beast is “allowed” authority for a limited time—alongside a pastoral warning to stay spiritually alert, sober-minded, and grounded in Scripture amid accelerating deception. 

How Much Must I ForgiveIs there a limit to forgiveness? How many times must a Christian forgive someone who continues to hurt them? Sandy Simpson addresses these difficult questions by examining Jesus' teaching on limitless forgiveness and the dangers of keeping score. This lesson confronts the human desire for revenge and justice while pointing listeners to Christ's example of mercy. Forgiveness, when practiced fully, dismantles bitterness before it hardens into a lifestyle of resentment.

Catching Up With Jacob is political commentary from a Biblical perspective. This week join Jay, Jacob, Marco, Davy, and Elon as they discuss today's hot topics. Originally recorded January 23, 2026.

Amos 5–6 — Seek God and Live!!What does God actually want from His people? In Amos 5–6, the answer is not more empty ceremony, but genuine repentance and renewed devotion: “Seek Me and live.” Pastor Marco walks through Amos's urgent call to abandon false confidence, religious performance, and self-indulgent ease—and to pursue the Lord with integrity, justice, and righteousness. These chapters confront the danger of loving comfort more than truth, and warn against a spiritual life that looks “fine” externally while collapsing internally. The invitation stands: seek God truly, and live—because life is found in Him, not in prosperity, appearances, or national pride.

 He Changes the Times and Seasons: God's Sovereignty Over History, Kings, and the Destiny of Israel  In this wide-ranging exposition anchored in Daniel 2:21, Jacob Prasch unfolds a biblical theology of history, arguing that God—not human rulers, ideologies, or institutions—ultimately governs the rise and fall of nations. Tracing Scripture alongside modern history, Prasch explains how God has repeatedly used even wicked leaders and catastrophic events—such as the Holocaust, World War II, and global crises—to accomplish His redemptive purposes, particularly in the restoration and preservation of Israel. Drawing extensively from Daniel, Isaiah 44–45, Ezra, Chronicles, and Revelation, he presents Cyrus the Great as a major Old Testament type of Christ and a model for how God can raise up unlikely, even secular rulers to bless Israel and fulfill prophecy. The teaching also confronts apostasy within institutional religion, the politicization of public crises, and the growing inability of governments to understand the spiritual forces shaping world events. The message concludes with a call for discernment: true wisdom and understanding do not come from politicians or global bodies, but from God alone, who gives insight to His people as history moves inexorably toward the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His everlasting kingdom. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on April 5, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

 This teaching lays a foundational warning against building doctrine on opinion, extrapolation, or tradition rather than clear biblical exegesis, repeatedly emphasizing “text, context, and original meaning.” Using the pre-tribulation rapture as a primary case study, the speaker argues that its modern form originates in 19th-century theology, lacks explicit scriptural support, and has been admitted by its own leading proponents to be inferred rather than taught directly from the text. Jacob traces how such assumptions lead to deeper errors—dividing the body of Christ, redefining key biblical terms, and ultimately contradicting plainly stated Scripture, particularly in Revelation regarding perseverance, deception, and the fate of those who worship the Antichrist. The message concludes with a sober appeal: believers must refuse to nullify what Scripture explicitly teaches, must not divide over non-biblical opinions, and must return to disciplined, contextual interpretation if the church is to withstand deception in the last days. 

 In this teaching from Jeremiah chapter 17, the focus turns to the spiritual anatomy of fallen humanity—particularly the deceitfulness of the human heart and the danger of trusting in man rather than in the Lord. Drawing connections between Jeremiah's warnings before the Babylonian captivity, the ministry of Jesus, and the realities of the last days, this message explores idolatry, false religion, emotional deception, and misplaced confidence in human systems, wealth, and power. Through biblical cross-references and historical examples, the teaching contrasts those who are cursed for trusting in flesh with those who are blessed for trusting in God alone, culminating in a call to recognize Christ as the fountain of living water and the only true refuge in a time of judgment. 

 In this episode, retired pastor Charles Douglas continues his series by shifting from “fake anointing” to genuine anointing, first briefly recommending the RTN Christian broadcasting network as a free resource for sound doctrine, then settling into a structured, Bible-centered teaching meant to feel like “friends” studying together at home. Using a historical-grammatical foundation with selective typology, allegory, and symbolism, he traces genuine anointing through the Old Testament's holy anointing oil (Exodus 30) and its fulfillment in Christ, emphasizing holiness, non-counterfeit spirituality, and the “flow from above” seen in Psalm 133. Douglas contrasts authentic anointing—Christ-centered, humble, scripturally tested, and life-giving to the gathered church—with counterfeit “high-profile” spirituality that exalts self, fuels fleshly desires, and deceives. He closes by urging believers to rely on the Spirit of truth, remain in what they heard “from the beginning” (1 John 2), and seek wisdom from above for stability in increasingly dark and unstable times, previewing a final installment on “the beast to come” as counterfeit anointing fully personified. 

Why Must I ForgiveWhy does Scripture place such a strong emphasis on forgiveness? In this teaching, Sandy Simpson explores the theological and spiritual reasons forgiveness is mandatory for believers. He shows how forgiveness is inseparably connected to our own relationship with God, our prayer life, and our spiritual growth. Refusing to forgive doesn't punish the offender—it imprisons the one holding the grudge. This lesson makes clear that forgiveness is not about fairness, but about obedience, healing, and alignment with God's will.

Catching Up With Jacob is political commentary from a Biblical perspective. This week join Jay, Jacob, Marco, Davy, Elon, and Kristoff as they discuss today's hot topics. Originally recorded January 16, 2026.