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2511 - Who are the modern Palestinians, and do they have an ancient claim to the Promised Land? The Bearded Bible Brothers journey to the former stronghold of the Philistines, Tel Ashkelon, to discover the true history behind the current conflicts. After Israel's rebirth, Satan wasted no time in trying to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. Joshua and Caleb explain the past wars that lead up to present day aggression.

The slide into spiritual disintegration doesn't happen overnight—it's a slow fade. After Israel's return from exile, the priests were corrupted, leading the people of God astray. In this message from Malachi 2, Pastor Philip Miller explains the curse, the covenant, and the charge of the priests. Let's heed this sobering indictment against spiritual compromise.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

The slide into spiritual disintegration doesn't happen overnight—it's a slow fade. After Israel's return from exile, the priests were corrupted, leading the people of God astray. In this message from Malachi 2, Pastor Philip Miller explains the curse, the covenant, and the charge of the priests. Let's heed this sobering indictment against spiritual compromise.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29

The slide into spiritual disintegration doesn't happen overnight—it's a slow fade. After Israel's return from exile, the priests were corrupted, leading the people of God astray. In this message from Malachi 2, Pastor Philip Miller explains the curse, the covenant, and the charge of the priests. Let's heed this sobering indictment against spiritual compromise.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29

Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New complaints arise about not being able to take the Passover while unclean. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they all become dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren't his babies and he shouldn't have to nurse them. Finally, Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves, but just like a dad who pulls the van over to maintain order, God makes it clear that he won't tolerate any of that kind of behavior.Numbers 9 - 1:01 . Numbers 10 - 5:13 . Numbers 11 - 10:55 . Numbers 12 - 17:37 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

After Israel launched dozens of missiles into Gaza overnight, what does this mean for the prospect of a lasting ceasefire? As two stranded astronauts are rescued from the International Space Station, our correspondent explains how private investment has changed space exploration (9:10). And a cutesy animation wins plaudits from the Chinese Communist Party (18:09).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Israel launched dozens of missiles into Gaza overnight, what does this mean for the prospect of a lasting ceasefire? As two stranded astronauts are rescued from the International Space Station, our correspondent explains how private investment has changed space exploration (9:10). And a cutesy animation wins plaudits from the Chinese Communist Party (18:09).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New questions arise about who may partake of the Passover and who should abstain. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they becomes dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren't his babies and he shouldn't have to nurse them. Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves. Finally, their journey could have been over in almost no time, but instead of confronting their enemies as the Lord had commanded, they cower, complain, and make excuses.Numbers 9 – 1:16 . Numbers 10 – 5:13 . Numbers 11 – 10:57 . Numbers 12 – 18:15 . Numbers 13 – 21:07 . Psalm 32 – 25:55 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

After Israel's failure at Ai, God told Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” With sin removed, He gave them a new plan—one that led to victory. Their first defeat wasn't final; it was a lesson in obedience. How often do we let past failures keep us from moving forward? God's grace offers second chances, but victory comes when we follow His lead instead of our own. After the battle, Joshua built an altar, refocusing Israel on God. Their success wasn't just about strategy—it was about surrender. The same is true for us. When we realign with God, failure isn't the end; it becomes part of our testimony. Trust Him, obey, and watch how He turns past defeat into future victory.

After Israel missed a previous deadline at the end of January, this Tuesday is the new deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon. Israel has indicated that its troops will remain in some strategic areas along the border, raising fears of a prolonged occupation. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from southern Lebanon, where she embedded with U.N. forces. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After Israel missed a previous deadline at the end of January, this Tuesday is the new deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon. Israel has indicated that its troops will remain in some strategic areas along the border, raising fears of a prolonged occupation. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from southern Lebanon, where she embedded with U.N. forces. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After Israel had conquered Jericho, they were instructed to devote the spoils to The Lord. Upon seeing the silver and gold, Achan coveted and took some of it and hid it in the ground below his tent. When Israel lost a battle, Joshua sought The Lord for the reason. It was revealed that someone had disobeyed The Lord and taken some of the spoils. The offender was found to be Achan, and he and his family suffered the consequences. Many people are losing battles in their lives due to buried sin. True and immediate repentance is an urgent matter. What is beneath your tent?JOSHUA 6:17-19JOSHUA 7:1JOSHUA 7:2-5, 10-13JOSHUA 7:14-23JOSHUA 7:24-26

After Israel had conquered Jericho, they were instructed to devote the spoils to The Lord. Upon seeing the silver and gold, Achan coveted and took some of it and hid it in the ground below his tent. When Israel lost a battle, Joshua sought The Lord for the reason. It was revealed that someone had disobeyed The Lord and taken some of the spoils. The offender was found to be Achan, and he and his family suffered the consequences. Many people are losing battles in their lives due to buried sin. True and immediate repentance is an urgent matter. What is beneath your tent?JOSHUA 6:17-19JOSHUA 7:1JOSHUA 7:2-5, 10-13JOSHUA 7:14-23JOSHUA 7:24-26

After Israel’s top general announced his resignation, the race is on for the next IDF chief of general staff. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz is to begin interviewing candidates in the coming days for the role of IDF chief. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Yonah Jeremy Bob, the senior Jerusalem Post military analyst and author of "Target Teheran," about the top candidates for the post and their challenges. (photo: flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: The Bible begins in Genesis with the creation of the earth, and of the first two humans. After Israel's existence in Egypt, they departed for the long journey to settle in another land. Israel's history, their succession of Kings is outlined until the appearance of Christ. Commitment to Christ involves baptism and the living of a moral life. God's love and offer of salvation, is seen in every book of the Bible, and is the message we need to take to heart. # Summary The presentation titled "The Bible in 30 Minutes" by Jake Hardy Orms provides an overview of the Bible's structure, themes, and key messages. It emphasises the Bible as God's message to humanity, spanning over a thousand years and comprising 66 books divided into the Old and New Testaments. The speaker highlights significant narratives, including creation, the fall of man, God's covenants with figures like Noah, Abraham, and David, and the promise of a Messiah fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The presentation concludes by encouraging the audience to engage with the Bible as a life-changing text. # Highlights -

Reflection on Exodus 34 Exodus 34 is a rich and pivotal chapter that highlights God's covenant renewal with Israel after the golden calf incident. It reveals God's character, His mercy and justice, and the call for His people to live in obedience to His commands. The chapter emphasizes God's holiness, the importance of worship, and the transformative power of being in His presence. Key Themes in Exodus 34 1.The Renewal of the Covenant (Verses 1-10): After Israel's sin with the golden calf, God commands Moses to carve new stone tablets to replace the ones he broke. This act symbolizes the restoration of the covenant. God reaffirms His promise to go with the Israelites and to drive out their enemies. Application: This reminds us of God's mercy and willingness to forgive when we repent. Even when we fail, God remains faithful to His promises and offers us a chance to restore our relationship with Him. 2.God's Character Revealed (Verses 6-7): As God passes before Moses, He declares His name and character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and forgiving iniquity. Yet, He does not leave the guilty unpunished, demonstrating His justice. Application: This passage gives us a balanced view of God's nature—He is both loving and just. It encourages us to approach Him with humility, gratitude, and awe, knowing that His mercy is available to those who turn to Him. 3.The Command for Exclusive Worship (Verses 11-17): God warns the Israelites against making covenants with the inhabitants of the land and participating in their idolatrous practices. He commands them to destroy altars, sacred stones, and idols to remain faithful to Him. Application: This call to exclusive worship challenges us to examine our own lives for “idols”—anything that takes the place of God in our hearts. It reminds us to devote ourselves wholly to Him. 4.The Festivals and the Sabbath (Verses 18-28): God repeats the instructions for observing key festivals (e.g., Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Ingathering) and reaffirms the importance of keeping the Sabbath. These practices are meant to remind the Israelites of God's provision and deliverance. Application: Observing regular times of worship and remembrance helps us stay connected to God and His faithfulness in our lives. It calls us to prioritize time with Him amidst our daily responsibilities. 5.The Radiance of Moses' Face (Verses 29-35): After spending time with God on Mount Sinai, Moses' face shines with God's glory. The Israelites are initially afraid, but Moses covers his face with a veil after speaking with them. Application: This radiant transformation shows the power of being in God's presence. It challenges us to seek deeper communion with Him, allowing His glory to shine through our lives and influence those around us. Lessons from Exodus 34 1.God's Mercy and Justice: God is merciful and gracious but also holds people accountable for their actions. This duality calls us to repentance and obedience. 2.The Danger of Idolatry: God demands exclusive worship, warning against alliances or practices that could lead us away from Him. 3.The Importance of Worship and Remembrance: Regular acts of worship and celebration keep us grounded in God's promises and faithfulness. 4.The Transforming Power of God's Presence: Time spent in God's presence changes us and equips us to reflect His glory to the world. Conclusion Exodus 34 is a testament to God's covenantal love and faithfulness. It challenges us to respond with gratitude, obedience, and exclusive worship. The chapter reminds us that God's presence is transformative and that our lives should reflect His glory. As we seek to draw near to Him, we are assured of His mercy, justice, and steadfast love.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

After Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire, what are the chances of a similar deal to bring peace to Gaza? The Times' Israel Correspondent Gabrielle Weiniger and our Washington Correspondent Alistair Dawber share their analysis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Israel's first-ever open attack on Iranian soil, Iran is saying that it might not respond in kind if there's a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon. A senior Biden administration official said efforts will soon resume to end the fighting in Lebanon and Gaza and secure the return of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. John Yang speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After Israel's first-ever open attack on Iranian soil, Iran is saying that it might not respond in kind if there's a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon. A senior Biden administration official said efforts will soon resume to end the fighting in Lebanon and Gaza and secure the return of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. John Yang speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Before the formation of the Israeli Defence Forces in 1948, there were three underground Zionist militias - The Haganah, the Irgun and the Lehi.They differed in tactics and beliefs, and at times fought with each other - but together they terrorised Palestinian villages and executed bombings and assassinations against the British to force them to give up control of the land.They blew up hotels in Jerusalem, embassies in Europe and assassinated a UN mediator.After Israel was officiated as a state - the three militias would create the IDF - and their leaders would go on to form Israel's government, become politicians, ambassadors and Prime Ministers.And their dark history would be forgotten. This week on The Big Picture, we unpack that history.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

Oct. 16, 2024 ~ After Israel claimed it would not strike Iranian refineries in response to Iran's retaliatory strikes weeks ago, oil prices have dropped. Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club, talks to Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds on oil prices dropping to $70/BBL.

In this English lesson, we explore the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel following the October 2024 bombing in Tel Aviv. We discuss key events, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel's strong retaliatory actions. Learn important English vocabulary and phrasal verbs you might see on the IELTS or TOEFL, related to the conflict, such as ‘retaliatory cycle,' ‘severe,' and ‘demand attention,' to help English language learners better understand the political and military dynamics between these two nations.

pWotD Episode 2706: Hassan Nasrallah Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 879,976 views on Saturday, 28 September 2024 our article of the day is Hassan Nasrallah.Hassan Nasrallah (Arabic: حسن نصر الله [ħasan nasˤrɑɫɫɑh]; 31 August 1960 – 27 September 2024) was a Lebanese cleric and the secretary-general of Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and militant group.Born into a Shia family in the suburbs of Beirut in 1960, Nasrallah finished his education in Tyre, when he briefly joined the Amal Movement, and afterward at a Shia seminary in Baalbek. He later studied and taught at an Amal school. Nasrallah joined Hezbollah, which was formed to fight the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. After a brief period of religious studies in Iran, Nasrallah returned to Lebanon and became Hezbollah's leader after his predecessor, Abbas al-Musawi, was assassinated by an Israeli airstrike in 1992.Under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah acquired rockets with a longer range, which allowed them to strike at northern Israel. After Israel suffered heavy casualties during its 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon, it withdrew its forces in 2000, which greatly increased Hezbollah's popularity in the region, and bolstered Hezbollah's position within Lebanon. Hezbollah cultivated Nasrallah's media image as a charismatic authority, though this image could be weakened, for instance, by his 2013 support for an unpopular Syrian regime and by Arab media supported by the Gulf states. Hezbollah's role in ambushing an Israeli border patrol unit leading up to the 2006 Lebanon War was subject to local and regional criticism, though he projected the end of the war as a Lebanese and Arab victory. During the Syrian civil war, Hezbollah fought on the side of the Syrian army against what Nasrallah termed "Islamist extremists". He has also promoted the "Axis of Resistance", an informal coalition of Iran-backed militias focused on opposing Israel and the United States. Following Hamas's 7 October attack on Israel, he opted to engage in the conflict, initiating attacks on Israel, which resulted in a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that impacted both sides of the border.On 27 September 2024, the Israel Defense Forces announced that its air force had struck Hezbollah's main headquarters with the goal of assassinating Nasrallah. Hezbollah confirmed his death the following day.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:57 UTC on Sunday, 29 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Hassan Nasrallah on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Sept 23, 2024 ~ After Israel's pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon last week that killed dozens, including children, Israel and Hezbollah both threatened to increase their cross-border attacks, despite international appeals for them to step back. Johnathan Savage, Fox News radio correspondent, talks about it with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds.

After Israel's double assassination, first Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah military commander in Beirut, and then Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Tom and Helen explore what the history of Israel's political assassinations reveals about the present dangers around a regional war in the Middle East... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy kicks the hour off with an important conversation about making sure your hurricane kit accounts for your medications and having some healthy food for you. After that, Tommy delves into the Middle East. After Israel killed some top Hezbollah and Hamas figures...what happens next?

War in Israel  Part 25:   Is This a Victory?  -  English only. After Israel celebrated their rescue operation of 4 hostages, Hamas said that it was not a victory. What is a victory? Recorded June 12, 2024.

After Israel threatened to cut ties between Israeli and Palestinian banks, Treasury Secretary Yellen warned it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and create economic instability in the West Bank. We’ll also explain one reason why U.S. military spending is so high, get updates on the AI economy’s hot shot, Nvidia, and the U.S. government’s battle against Big Ticket. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks” from The New York Times “Yellen concerned about Israel’s threats to cut off Palestinian banks” from Reuters VIDEO: “VIRAL MOMENT: Michael Waltz Confronts Air Force Officials With Staggeringly Expensive Components” from Forbes Breaking News “Pentagon falling victim to price gouging by military contractors” from CBS News “New Bipartisan Bill Allows Military Contractors To Fleece Taxpayers” from The Lever “Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away” from Marketplace “US sues to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation in a groundbreaking monopoly lawsuit” from CNN Business Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We'll have news, drinks and play a round of Half Full/Ha

After Israel threatened to cut ties between Israeli and Palestinian banks, Treasury Secretary Yellen warned it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and create economic instability in the West Bank. We’ll also explain one reason why U.S. military spending is so high, get updates on the AI economy’s hot shot, Nvidia, and the U.S. government’s battle against Big Ticket. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks” from The New York Times “Yellen concerned about Israel’s threats to cut off Palestinian banks” from Reuters VIDEO: “VIRAL MOMENT: Michael Waltz Confronts Air Force Officials With Staggeringly Expensive Components” from Forbes Breaking News “Pentagon falling victim to price gouging by military contractors” from CBS News “New Bipartisan Bill Allows Military Contractors To Fleece Taxpayers” from The Lever “Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away” from Marketplace “US sues to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation in a groundbreaking monopoly lawsuit” from CNN Business Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We'll have news, drinks and play a round of Half Full/Ha

After Israel threatened to cut ties between Israeli and Palestinian banks, Treasury Secretary Yellen warned it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and create economic instability in the West Bank. We’ll also explain one reason why U.S. military spending is so high, get updates on the AI economy’s hot shot, Nvidia, and the U.S. government’s battle against Big Ticket. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks” from The New York Times “Yellen concerned about Israel’s threats to cut off Palestinian banks” from Reuters VIDEO: “VIRAL MOMENT: Michael Waltz Confronts Air Force Officials With Staggeringly Expensive Components” from Forbes Breaking News “Pentagon falling victim to price gouging by military contractors” from CBS News “New Bipartisan Bill Allows Military Contractors To Fleece Taxpayers” from The Lever “Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away” from Marketplace “US sues to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation in a groundbreaking monopoly lawsuit” from CNN Business Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We'll have news, drinks and play a round of Half Full/Ha

After Israel invaded Lebanon in June 1982, President Ronald Reagan grew infuriated by Israel's siege of Beirut because of thousands of civilian casualties. His administration cut off some arms shipments to Israel, and Reagan himself tore into Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to convince him to withdraw. Today, President Joseph Biden is being criticized for failing to effectively exert U.S. pressure on Israel to curb its campaign in Gaza to protect Palestinian civilians and avoid provoking a wider Middle Eastern war. In this episode, historian Salim Yaqub, an expert on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East, delves into the analogy between Reagan in 1982 and Biden in 2024.

After Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Iran launched a barrage of 300 missiles at Israel from sites around the Middle East. While around 99% of the projectiles were intercepted before landing, the retaliatory response represented an escalation in a moment already fraught with risk of greater war. Then, overnight last Friday, Israel responded with a strike near an Iranian nuclear site, raising concerns that the region could be on the brink of massive violence.In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between Israel and Iran, how the recent strikes factor into Washington's relationship to the actors and what's happening in Gaza, and what it all means for us—those of us who care to see the human rights of all people honored in the region. In order to provide a range of perspectives on the issue, we brought on guest expert Joe Cirincione to discuss. Joe is the Former Director for Non Proliferation at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where he closely tracked Iran's nuclear program and then, as the President of Ploughshares Fund, played a key role in the campaign for the Iran Deal, which rolled back Iran's nuclear weapons development program. Joe is an internationally recognized expert on the issue and offered invaluable insights for us on this episode.Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts or SpotifyIf you're enjoying the podcast, become a monthly donor to Telos!Subscribe to the Telos NewsletterRead and share the Principles and Practices of Peacemaking Follow Telos on Instagram @thetelosgroupRead Joe's substackRead Nicholas Kristoff in the New York Times, as mentioned by Joe: Gaza is Biden's War Now

After Israel's retaliatory strike at Iran, NBC's Raf Sanchez is on the ground in Tel Aviv, reporting that both countries are downplaying an escalation. Stateside, CNBC's Emily Wilkins discusses the TikTok divest-or-ban bill's road through Congress, including its vote this weekend. Former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra explains the national security threats and TikTok's road ahead. Plus, Meta has launched its newest AI tool, former President Trump's criminal trial jury has been selected, and HGTV's Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott discuss the housing market, maximizing value, and flipping for profit.  Raf Sanchez - 02:49Emily Wilkins - 13:32Aneesh Chopra - 16:43Drew & Jonathan Scott - 23:53 In this episode:Raf Sanchez, @rafsanchezEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

After Israel's spectacularly successful defense against Iran's attack with more than 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, the Israeli War Cabinet is deciding how and when to respond, while President Biden says the US will not take ... ...

The Senate has periodically discussed changing the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours. In this series, we're exploring biblical considerations on this issue.   For me, the biggest challenge is reconciling God's commands about work with our modern-day culture. After Israel had been oppressed as slaves by Egypt, after their deliverance, God commanded ... The post Shrinking the Work Week: Part IV appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Numbers 9 - 1:01 . Numbers 10 - 5:13 . Numbers 11 - 10:55 . Numbers 12 - 17:37 . Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New complaints arise about not being able to take the Passover while unclean. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they all become dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren't his babies and he shouldn't have to nurse them. Finally, Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves, but just like a dad who pulls the van over to maintain order, God makes it clear that he won't tolerate any of that kind of behavior. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Numbers 9 – 1:16 . Numbers 10 – 5:13 . Numbers 11 – 10:57 . Numbers 12 – 18:15 . Numbers 13 – 21:07 . Psalm 32 – 25:55 . Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New questions arise about who may partake of the Passover and who should abstain. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they becomes dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren't his babies and he shouldn't have to nurse them. Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves. Finally, their journey could have been over in almost no time, but instead of confronting their enemies as the Lord had commanded, they cower, complain, and make excuses. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

"Is God the Lord?” After Israel loses a big battle, the Philistines think very little of God. After their capture of the ark of God, the Philistines set it up in the house of their god, Dagon. Israel's God seems weak and defeated, but is that true? How will he respond?

After Israel suffered a surprise attack on October 7th by Hamas terrorists, their country had mere hours to mourn before entering a state of war. Despite Israel's long history of fending off threats from nearby enemies, mandatory military service, and recent political polarization, the people of Israel appear united and resilient in the face of terror and war. Special guest host Dana Perino speaks with Dan Senor, former foreign policy advisor to President Bush and author of the new book, “The Genius of Israel.” Dan recounts where he was when he learned of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks and how his book unpacks how Israeli citizens unite and project resilience in the face of great adversity. On Tuesday, Ohioans voted "yes" to amend abortion access into the state constitution, giving people in the state the right to make and carry out their own reproductive decisions. This decision marks a significant success for Democrats, who are seeking to add abortion-related measures to ballots in swing states heading into the 2024 election. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss how abortion will affect candidates in the 2024 presidential election and why Congress needs to act on Israel and Ukraine funding before the government runs out of money. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by author of "The Long March Home," Marcus Brotherton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Israel suffered a surprise attack on October 7th by Hamas terrorists, their country had mere hours to mourn before entering a state of war. Despite Israel's long history of fending off threats from nearby enemies, mandatory military service, and recent political polarization, the people of Israel appear united and resilient in the face of terror and war. Special guest host Dana Perino speaks with Dan Senor, former foreign policy advisor to President Bush and author of the new book, “The Genius of Israel.” Dan recounts where he was when he learned of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks and how his book unpacks how Israeli citizens unite and project resilience in the face of great adversity. On Tuesday, Ohioans voted "yes" to amend abortion access into the state constitution, giving people in the state the right to make and carry out their own reproductive decisions. This decision marks a significant success for Democrats, who are seeking to add abortion-related measures to ballots in swing states heading into the 2024 election. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss how abortion will affect candidates in the 2024 presidential election and why Congress needs to act on Israel and Ukraine funding before the government runs out of money. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by author of "The Long March Home," Marcus Brotherton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Israel's bombing of a Gaza refugee camp this week killed scores of civilians, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told CNN that there should be "no limit" on the number of civilians Israel can kill. In a previous interview he urged Israel to turn Gaza into post-WWII Berlin. Also today, US House passes resolution authorizing attacks on Iran.

After Israel bombed a refugee camp in Gaza for a second time, the global tide is turning against the genocidal campaign and apartheid state. Brian Becker is joined by Rania Khalek of BreakThrough's own news show Dispatches. Rania is a journalist based in the Middle East, she hosts Dispatches, and she's also the co-host of The Freedom Side Live, both of which you can find on YouTube at BreakThroughNews. You can also find her prodigious reporting on social media @RaniaKhalek. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram. We rely on the generous support of our listeners to keep bringing you consistent, high-quality shows. All Patreon donors of $5 a month or more are invited to join the monthly Q&A seminar with Brian.

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Last week I said that this passage was not about money. What this passage is about is the spiritual health of those who say they worship God. When we read through Malachi, what we discover is that between the relationship that God and Israel shared with each other, there was one in the party who was consistently faithless. Israel demonstrated time and time again that as a people and nation that she was guilty of breaking her covenant with God. After God demonstrated his power over Pharaoh and the Egyptian gods, which not even Pharaoh could ignore, Israel complained when they saw Pharaoh and his army pursue Israel one last time: Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us in bringing us out of Egypt (Exod. 14:11)? For forty years Israel would be known for her complaining over Gods ways verses their own ways; it did not matter how much manna came down from heaven, how much water came out of a rock in the desert, the way God stopped time one day to deliver the Amorites into the hands of Joshua and the Hebrew army and the many other ways He protected Israel in the wilderness. Israel still complained against her leaders and her God. After Israel crossed through the Red Sea and saw the great power of God deliver them from Pharaoh and his army, on the other side of the sea, God promised: You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel (Exod. 19:4-6). What was Israels verbal response? It was this: All that the Lord has spoken we will do (v. 8). Yet, because the people thought Moses was taking too long up on Mount Sinai to receive the covenant Israel agreed to honor and obey they decided to make the Golden Calf, to worship it in place of Yahweh. When Israel finally came to the threshold of Canaan, the land God promised to Israel and heard the report that there were giants in the land (Numbers 13-14), they believed that the giants in Canaan were bigger than God. They believed that the One of whom Scripture testifies: sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in; whom brings princes to nothing, and makes the ruler of the earth as emptiness (Isa. 40:22-23) was too weak to honor His own Word! In response, God said of the Hebrews: How long will this people despise me? And how long will they not believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them (Num. 14:11)? When we read Israels story, it is not that hard to see our own story in theirs is it? We have something better than 10 plagues, manna from heaven, water from a rock, and a land flowing with milk and honey. We have the Christ who came as the Lamb of God to atone for our sin and liberate us from a greater tyrant than Pharoah and Egypt (John 1:29)! We have the Christ who is the Bread of Life who satisfies a deeper hunger (John 6:35). We have Jesus, who is the living water, who alone is able to satisfy the thirsty soul (John 4:14; 7:37-39). We have Jesus Christ, who not only died for our sins, but after being dead for three days, He conquered death by rising from the grave (John 19:38-20:29).Concerning Jesus and His power to redeem lost sinners, we have this promise: Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you (Eph. 5:14). How many times have you chosen to sin knowing that it would only lead to shame and disappointment? How many times have you sinned only to promise God that you will not do it again? Is your experience really all that different than Israels? What does set us apart from Malachis contemporaries is that they looked to the promise of the refiners fire who would purify Levi (Mal. 3:1-4), but we are able to look to Jesus as the fulfillment of that promise. If you are a Christian, you have the refiners fire who is Jesus! What was true of those in Malachis day is true for our own day: We have a God who is faithful: For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed (3:6). Against the backdrop of Israels unfaithfulness and the heaviness and shame you may be feeling over your sin right now, I want you to see that the news of Malachi 3:1-6 is good news for you. Return to God and He will Return to You (vv. 6-7) The history of the Hebrews, according to verse 7, is a turning aside from Gods commandments. Because Yahweh does not change, those who have sinned against Him, can turn to Him. How does one return to Yahweh? The answer to verse 7 is in verse 8-10, Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, How have we robbed you? In your tithes and contributions. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. The story of Israel is mankinds story. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve trusted the lie of the serpent over the goodness of a God who wanted life and thriving for the first couple. They were free to choose the lie of the deceiver over the truth of the Life-giver, and the lie is what they chose. To sin is to choose to act upon the lie that the thing God forbids is the thing that will ultimately satisfy; this is what is at the heart of idolatry. Listen, idols make promises that they not only are unable to keep, but they will rob you of the life God intends for you. Think about what it was that the people were guilty of doing. They doubted the love of God, but at the same time did not pursue Him (1:2-5). Their worship was not accepted by God because they really had no interest in attributing worth to Him (vv. 6-14). They did not value the covenant of marriage because they did not enjoy the covenant with God as the people of God (2:13-16). Everything that we have learned from Malachi so far is that the disconnect between the people and God was due to a heart problem the people had. The Hebrew contemporaries of Malachi had religion but what was missing was a genuine relationship with the God of their forefathers. Why do you think the people offered cheap sacrifices instead of the best that they had? Why were the men divorcing the wives of their youth so that they could have the pagan women from other nations? The answer to these questions is the same answer for why they doubted the love of God and questioned His character as a just and holy God. Their problem was that they had the religion of their forefathers, but they did not have a relationship with Yahweh who was a Father to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Noah, David, and every other man and woman who walked with God. The problem of Malachis contemporaries was the same as the rich man who asked Jesus the following question: Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? The way Jesus answered the mans question is brilliant and will help you see that Malachi 3:6-15 is addressing something much more significant than giving ten percent of your income to church! Turn to Luke 18:18-30; Here is what we read of Jesus conversation with the rich man: And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother. And he said, All these I have kept from my youth. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:1925) There are two questions you need to answer from Jesus dialogue with the rich ruler: First, why did Jesus initially respond to the mans question with the question, Why do you call me good when no one is good except God alone? The second question you need to answer is why did the man walk away sad? The answer to the first question is that Jesus is no mere man, for He is God in the flesh! Since He is God in the flesh, Jesus is good! The reason why the man walked away sad was because he loved his wealth more than he loved God, but that is not all. The man walked away because although he was very religious, he never experienced God as a Good Father! Knowing this makes sense for what we read in the verses that follow: Those who heard it said, Then who can be saved? But he said, What is impossible with man is possible with God. And Peter said, See, we have left our homes and followed you. And he said to them, Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life. (Luke 18:2630) Do you see how Jesus interaction with the rich religious man helps us understand the point of Malachi 3:6-15? You can really see it in Peters response: See, we have left our homes and followed you. You are correct Peter, and the reason why you have chosen to do so is because I am the treasure you seek, therefore as the One who is truly good: I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life. The same thing that was missing in the rich mans life was the same thing missing in the religious Hebrew men and women of Malachis day! What was missing was their hearts; what was missing was joy because they did not have love!In Malachis day, the people had a temple and they had religious programs, but they did not treasure God; they did not know the treasure Jesus spoke of: The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field (Matt. 13:44). Give God Your Heart and He will Give you Infinitely More Lets turn our attention back to Malachi. Remember what Gods response was to the way the Priests and the people treated God in their worship: Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hand (1:10). The point in Gods command was to offer the best of what you have, not that He needed it. You may be familiar with Psalm 50:10-11, which states: For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. However, consider the point Psalm 50 is making about God: The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God. Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me. I will not accept a bull from your house or goats from your folds. For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. (Psalm 50:1, 715) Another passage to consider is one we already looked at during this series in Malachi: Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest? All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. (Isaiah 66:12) The answer God provides for Israels question, How shall we return to God? is given in verse 10, Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. The point is not that God needs anything, but that we were made for Him! He is the treasure worth having, not the best of your flock that you think belongs to you. The great danger we face as humans is that we make the good things God has given us into ultimate things. We take good things and make them ultimate in our lives and put them in the place of the God who is ultimate. We have the propensity of worshiping the gift over the Giver. The only thing that will satisfy is a Person, and He is the Giver of life! The way back to God is to surrender the things you have made ultimate in your life, to Him. The way back to God is to find in Him your greatest treasure, and the only way you can do that is to trust Him to be that treasure that is worth having above all other things! This is what the priests and people of Malachis day failed to do. They thought by being religious, by having the best of their crops and flocks, by using their time to gain more stuff, or by pursuing another person to experience a better joy or more pleasure would ultimately satisfy, but all that they found were idols of the heart that could not give them what they needed. The reason why the tithe is singled out in verse 10 is because the way we treat money and stuff is an indicator of what we really value. Gods promise in these verses is that the people test Him by trusting Him. How do you test God by trusting God? If you really believe that He is infinitely good, then let go of the idols of your heart by surrendering or giving them to Him. How do you do that? If your idol is money, then begin by deciding a certain percent of your gross income that you will give back to Him regardless of your circumstances. If it something or someone you are holding onto that you know God has told you to let go of, then trust Him as wanting what is good for you by giving whatever it is back to Him. If you are afraid to step out in faith and trust God for knowing what is best for you, decide to finally step out in faith and obey Him. The point of Malachi 3:6-15 is not that God needs anything from you, but it is really about what He wants for you. The way to receive what it is that He wants for you is to give Him your heart. What God wants for you is a treasure worth having more than anything else in this world, because only God is good! What God wants for you is the only relationship that will satisfy; it is the relationship Jesus promised: All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:2730) Oh, dear friend, find the rest you were made for. Find your treasure and rest through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Last week I said that this passage was not about money. What this passage is about is the spiritual health of those who say they worship God. When we read through Malachi, what we discover is that between the relationship that God and Israel shared with each other, there was one in the party who was consistently faithless. Israel demonstrated time and time again that as a people and nation that she was guilty of breaking her covenant with God. After God demonstrated his power over Pharaoh and the Egyptian gods, which not even Pharaoh could ignore, Israel complained when they saw Pharaoh and his army pursue Israel one last time: Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us in bringing us out of Egypt (Exod. 14:11)? For forty years Israel would be known for her complaining over Gods ways verses their own ways; it did not matter how much manna came down from heaven, how much water came out of a rock in the desert, the way God stopped time one day to deliver the Amorites into the hands of Joshua and the Hebrew army and the many other ways He protected Israel in the wilderness. Israel still complained against her leaders and her God. After Israel crossed through the Red Sea and saw the great power of God deliver them from Pharaoh and his army, on the other side of the sea, God promised: You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel (Exod. 19:4-6). What was Israels verbal response? It was this: All that the Lord has spoken we will do (v. 8). Yet, because the people thought Moses was taking too long up on Mount Sinai to receive the covenant Israel agreed to honor and obey they decided to make the Golden Calf, to worship it in place of Yahweh. When Israel finally came to the threshold of Canaan, the land God promised to Israel and heard the report that there were giants in the land (Numbers 13-14), they believed that the giants in Canaan were bigger than God. They believed that the One of whom Scripture testifies: sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in; whom brings princes to nothing, and makes the ruler of the earth as emptiness (Isa. 40:22-23) was too weak to honor His own Word! In response, God said of the Hebrews: How long will this people despise me? And how long will they not believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them (Num. 14:11)? When we read Israels story, it is not that hard to see our own story in theirs is it? We have something better than 10 plagues, manna from heaven, water from a rock, and a land flowing with milk and honey. We have the Christ who came as the Lamb of God to atone for our sin and liberate us from a greater tyrant than Pharoah and Egypt (John 1:29)! We have the Christ who is the Bread of Life who satisfies a deeper hunger (John 6:35). We have Jesus, who is the living water, who alone is able to satisfy the thirsty soul (John 4:14; 7:37-39). We have Jesus Christ, who not only died for our sins, but after being dead for three days, He conquered death by rising from the grave (John 19:38-20:29).Concerning Jesus and His power to redeem lost sinners, we have this promise: Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you (Eph. 5:14). How many times have you chosen to sin knowing that it would only lead to shame and disappointment? How many times have you sinned only to promise God that you will not do it again? Is your experience really all that different than Israels? What does set us apart from Malachis contemporaries is that they looked to the promise of the refiners fire who would purify Levi (Mal. 3:1-4), but we are able to look to Jesus as the fulfillment of that promise. If you are a Christian, you have the refiners fire who is Jesus! What was true of those in Malachis day is true for our own day: We have a God who is faithful: For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed (3:6). Against the backdrop of Israels unfaithfulness and the heaviness and shame you may be feeling over your sin right now, I want you to see that the news of Malachi 3:1-6 is good news for you. Return to God and He will Return to You (vv. 6-7) The history of the Hebrews, according to verse 7, is a turning aside from Gods commandments. Because Yahweh does not change, those who have sinned against Him, can turn to Him. How does one return to Yahweh? The answer to verse 7 is in verse 8-10, Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, How have we robbed you? In your tithes and contributions. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. The story of Israel is mankinds story. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve trusted the lie of the serpent over the goodness of a God who wanted life and thriving for the first couple. They were free to choose the lie of the deceiver over the truth of the Life-giver, and the lie is what they chose. To sin is to choose to act upon the lie that the thing God forbids is the thing that will ultimately satisfy; this is what is at the heart of idolatry. Listen, idols make promises that they not only are unable to keep, but they will rob you of the life God intends for you. Think about what it was that the people were guilty of doing. They doubted the love of God, but at the same time did not pursue Him (1:2-5). Their worship was not accepted by God because they really had no interest in attributing worth to Him (vv. 6-14). They did not value the covenant of marriage because they did not enjoy the covenant with God as the people of God (2:13-16). Everything that we have learned from Malachi so far is that the disconnect between the people and God was due to a heart problem the people had. The Hebrew contemporaries of Malachi had religion but what was missing was a genuine relationship with the God of their forefathers. Why do you think the people offered cheap sacrifices instead of the best that they had? Why were the men divorcing the wives of their youth so that they could have the pagan women from other nations? The answer to these questions is the same answer for why they doubted the love of God and questioned His character as a just and holy God. Their problem was that they had the religion of their forefathers, but they did not have a relationship with Yahweh who was a Father to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Noah, David, and every other man and woman who walked with God. The problem of Malachis contemporaries was the same as the rich man who asked Jesus the following question: Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? The way Jesus answered the mans question is brilliant and will help you see that Malachi 3:6-15 is addressing something much more significant than giving ten percent of your income to church! Turn to Luke 18:18-30; Here is what we read of Jesus conversation with the rich man: And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother. And he said, All these I have kept from my youth. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:1925) There are two questions you need to answer from Jesus dialogue with the rich ruler: First, why did Jesus initially respond to the mans question with the question, Why do you call me good when no one is good except God alone? The second question you need to answer is why did the man walk away sad? The answer to the first question is that Jesus is no mere man, for He is God in the flesh! Since He is God in the flesh, Jesus is good! The reason why the man walked away sad was because he loved his wealth more than he loved God, but that is not all. The man walked away because although he was very religious, he never experienced God as a Good Father! Knowing this makes sense for what we read in the verses that follow: Those who heard it said, Then who can be saved? But he said, What is impossible with man is possible with God. And Peter said, See, we have left our homes and followed you. And he said to them, Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life. (Luke 18:2630) Do you see how Jesus interaction with the rich religious man helps us understand the point of Malachi 3:6-15? You can really see it in Peters response: See, we have left our homes and followed you. You are correct Peter, and the reason why you have chosen to do so is because I am the treasure you seek, therefore as the One who is truly good: I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life. The same thing that was missing in the rich mans life was the same thing missing in the religious Hebrew men and women of Malachis day! What was missing was their hearts; what was missing was joy because they did not have love!In Malachis day, the people had a temple and they had religious programs, but they did not treasure God; they did not know the treasure Jesus spoke of: The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field (Matt. 13:44). Give God Your Heart and He will Give you Infinitely More Lets turn our attention back to Malachi. Remember what Gods response was to the way the Priests and the people treated God in their worship: Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hand (1:10). The point in Gods command was to offer the best of what you have, not that He needed it. You may be familiar with Psalm 50:10-11, which states: For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. However, consider the point Psalm 50 is making about God: The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God. Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me. I will not accept a bull from your house or goats from your folds. For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. (Psalm 50:1, 715) Another passage to consider is one we already looked at during this series in Malachi: Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest? All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. (Isaiah 66:12) The answer God provides for Israels question, How shall we return to God? is given in verse 10, Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. The point is not that God needs anything, but that we were made for Him! He is the treasure worth having, not the best of your flock that you think belongs to you. The great danger we face as humans is that we make the good things God has given us into ultimate things. We take good things and make them ultimate in our lives and put them in the place of the God who is ultimate. We have the propensity of worshiping the gift over the Giver. The only thing that will satisfy is a Person, and He is the Giver of life! The way back to God is to surrender the things you have made ultimate in your life, to Him. The way back to God is to find in Him your greatest treasure, and the only way you can do that is to trust Him to be that treasure that is worth having above all other things! This is what the priests and people of Malachis day failed to do. They thought by being religious, by having the best of their crops and flocks, by using their time to gain more stuff, or by pursuing another person to experience a better joy or more pleasure would ultimately satisfy, but all that they found were idols of the heart that could not give them what they needed. The reason why the tithe is singled out in verse 10 is because the way we treat money and stuff is an indicator of what we really value. Gods promise in these verses is that the people test Him by trusting Him. How do you test God by trusting God? If you really believe that He is infinitely good, then let go of the idols of your heart by surrendering or giving them to Him. How do you do that? If your idol is money, then begin by deciding a certain percent of your gross income that you will give back to Him regardless of your circumstances. If it something or someone you are holding onto that you know God has told you to let go of, then trust Him as wanting what is good for you by giving whatever it is back to Him. If you are afraid to step out in faith and trust God for knowing what is best for you, decide to finally step out in faith and obey Him. The point of Malachi 3:6-15 is not that God needs anything from you, but it is really about what He wants for you. The way to receive what it is that He wants for you is to give Him your heart. What God wants for you is a treasure worth having more than anything else in this world, because only God is good! What God wants for you is the only relationship that will satisfy; it is the relationship Jesus promised: All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:2730) Oh, dear friend, find the rest you were made for. Find your treasure and rest through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

God has great promises for believers who are living in the last days—of which the Rapture is one of the greatest. Listen in as Pastor Greg Laurie explores what the Bible says about this future event and how it changes the way you live today.  Notes When a believer dies, they go to Heaven, because death means separation, not annihilation. Humans do not cease to exist; we simply change our address.  Our physical bodies will be transformed at the Rapture. The world itself will not end or cease to exist, but this evil age will come to an end (1 John 2:17).   One of the signs of the end times is a greater awareness of Bible prophecy (Daniel 12:4). The return of Jesus Christ is described for us many times in Scripture. There are over 300 passages that deal with Christ's return, and one verse in 25 mentions the Lord's return. One of the big signs of the Last Days is the gathering of Israel to their homeland. Scripture tells us Israel will be attacked (Ezekiel 38; 39).   After Israel is attacked, God will pour out His Spirit on them in a great revival (Romans 11:25).  If the Antichrist is close, the coming of Jesus Christ is even closer! What is the Rapture? It is when Christ descends from Heaven, and we are caught up to meet the Lord—it is the moment we receive our new bodies.  The word rapture is used 13 times in the New Testament, and it means, “to take forcibly, snatch, or caught up.”  Why is there a rapture? In Heaven, not only will you be with your loved ones, but you'll be with Jesus Himself, too! That is why the Christian grieves hopefully, not hopelessly. “A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do.” —C. S. Lewis When is the Rapture? “About that day, no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matthew 24:36). The Rapture will happen in a moment of time, effectively immeasurable (1 Corinthians 15:51–52).  When Christ returns for us in the Rapture, first up is the resurrection of the dead, then all who are alive will meet them in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17).   Following the Rapture will come the emergence of Antichrist with the Tribulation Period. In the Rapture, Jesus comes in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). In the Second Coming, Jesus comes to the Earth (Zechariah 14:4). In the Rapture, Jesus comes for His bride. In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with His bride. In the Rapture, Jesus comes like a thief in the night. In the Second Coming, the whole Earth sees Him. In the Rapture, He comes before judgment. In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with judgment. “If you knew the Lord would return tonight, how would you spend the rest of the day? I wouldn't do anything different than I do every day.” —D. L. Moody  We should be shining lights in a dark place (Luke 12:35). As a church, we need to be more known for what we are than what we're against!  The same sun that softens the wax, hardens the clay. The same message that transforms one life can cause another to say, “I don't believe!” Scripture Referenced Acts 8:2 Matthew 24:48–49 Ephesians 5:18 --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has great promises for believers who are living in the last days—of which the Rapture is one of the greatest. Listen in as Pastor Greg Laurie explores what the Bible says about this future event and how it changes the way you live today.  Notes When a believer dies, they go to Heaven, because death means separation, not annihilation. Humans do not cease to exist; we simply change our address.  Our physical bodies will be transformed at the Rapture. The world itself will not end or cease to exist, but this evil age will come to an end (1 John 2:17).   One of the signs of the end times is a greater awareness of Bible prophecy (Daniel 12:4). The return of Jesus Christ is described for us many times in Scripture. There are over 300 passages that deal with Christ's return, and one verse in 25 mentions the Lord's return. One of the big signs of the Last Days is the gathering of Israel to their homeland. Scripture tells us Israel will be attacked (Ezekiel 38; 39).   After Israel is attacked, God will pour out His Spirit on them in a great revival (Romans 11:25).  If the Antichrist is close, the coming of Jesus Christ is even closer! What is the Rapture? It is when Christ descends from Heaven, and we are caught up to meet the Lord—it is the moment we receive our new bodies.  The word rapture is used 13 times in the New Testament, and it means, “to take forcibly, snatch, or caught up.”  Why is there a rapture? In Heaven, not only will you be with your loved ones, but you'll be with Jesus Himself, too! That is why the Christian grieves hopefully, not hopelessly. “A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do.” —C. S. Lewis When is the Rapture? “About that day, no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matthew 24:36). The Rapture will happen in a moment of time, effectively immeasurable (1 Corinthians 15:51–52).  When Christ returns for us in the Rapture, first up is the resurrection of the dead, then all who are alive will meet them in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17).   Following the Rapture will come the emergence of Antichrist with the Tribulation Period. In the Rapture, Jesus comes in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). In the Second Coming, Jesus comes to the Earth (Zechariah 14:4). In the Rapture, Jesus comes for His bride. In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with His bride. In the Rapture, Jesus comes like a thief in the night. In the Second Coming, the whole Earth sees Him. In the Rapture, He comes before judgment. In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with judgment. “If you knew the Lord would return tonight, how would you spend the rest of the day? I wouldn't do anything different than I do every day.” —D. L. Moody  We should be shining lights in a dark place (Luke 12:35). As a church, we need to be more known for what we are than what we're against!  The same sun that softens the wax, hardens the clay. The same message that transforms one life can cause another to say, “I don't believe!” Scripture Referenced Acts 8:2 Matthew 24:48–49 Ephesians 5:18 --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Israel watched the flooded Jordan dry up, they were ready to follow Joshua anywhere. But when Joshua told them the battle plan against big, bad Jericho, they started looking around for another Joshua. Listen to this week's episode to hear the story.   At PentecostalPublishing.com, use promo code SIMPLIFY to save 10% off your order Purchase my newest book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devotional Simplify—which launched the podcast— at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/search?q=simplify   Join me on another podcast called God's Word for Life to help us better learn and live out God's Word for Life. Listen on Podbean Listen on Google Podcasts   Join me on another another podcast called The Preacher and the Policeman, where Lt. Andy Burns and I mix in current events with the gospel and do our best to add a heaping helping of humor.  Listen on Podbean Listen on Google Podcasts     Music provided by: Positive Happy by PeriTune https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TutcA4JPa7Q

Episode 131: After Two Days Show NotesSummary: Too many Christians are unaware of the national salvation program that was offered to Israel as a nation during Christ's earthly ministry. After Israel's national leaders blasphemed the Holy Spirit in Matt. 12, Christ began to speak openly only in parables. The Kingdom of God went into a mystery form, and the times and seasons were concealed. Is there a cryptic passage of Scripture that is letting us know we are in the Last Days?This Episode brought to you by: Our Premium Subscribers or “Seekers” Isaac E.Edwin P.John L.Notes:Two Days - Christ was crucified in AD33; 2,000 years (Julian Calendar) later is 2033WEF has Agenda 2030; The Mystery of Iniquity is already working!Is the 1,000 Year/Day a formula for working out the times and seasons?Scriptures:All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the BibleHosea 6:1-3, Matthew 10:5-7, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Matthew 24:42-51, Matthew 12:29-30, Luke 11:17-26, Romans 13:11-12, John 9:1-5, 2 Peter 1:19, Malachi 4:1-3, Genesis 2:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-5, Luke 6:5, Revelation 20:4, 2 Peter 3:5-9, Hosea 6:1-3Takeaway:2 Peter 3:5-9 is an important hidden truth. Israel seeks to enter into rest, which is the Sabbath, the rest of God. During this time they will rule as priests in the Kingdom. This is why the Kingdom of Heaven was offered to them. The Sabbath is the 7th day. A day with the Lord is as 1,000 years. The Sabbath is the 1,000 Year reign of Christ. Christ is Lord of the Sabbath. What is the 1,000 year/Day formula telling us? This formula is in connection to the coming wrath of God and Christ's return. If we apply it to Hosea 6, are the two days equal to 2,000 years since Christ went to His place?Links:Website: https://biblemysteriespodcast.comSubscribe: https:/https://biblemysteries.supercast.comEmail: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.comDonate: ttps://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/BDJH89

Numbers 9 – 1:16 . Numbers 10 – 5:13 . Numbers 11 – 10:57 . Numbers 12 – 18:15 . Numbers 13 – 21:07 . Psalm 32 – 25:55 . Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New questions arise about who may partake of the Passover and who should abstain. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they becomes dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren't his babies and he shouldn't have to nurse them. Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves. Finally, their journey could have been over in almost no time, but instead of confronting their enemies as the Lord had commanded, they cower, complain, and make excuses.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson, and the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org