Podcasts about allusions

Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — Review of Lesson #9 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less10.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— It Repenteth the LORD— God's Strange Work— The Soul that Sinneth— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?Related Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— No Man Knoweth— God's Regret - Part 1— God's Regret - Part 2— God visits AbrahamText UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comWe often refer to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a Bible Study resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series based on the same resource. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 9 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “In the Psalms, Part 2” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Psalm 46 | Jer. 4:23-26 | Ps. 47:1-4 | 1 Thess. 4:13-17 | Psalm 75 | Rev. 14:6-12. Memory Text: "Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah" (Psalm 67:3, 4, NKJV). (May 24 - May 30) Sunday (John Dinzey) - “A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Hope Amid Turmoil” Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Under His Feet”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Wine and Blood”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “That Your Salvation May Be Known” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

In the Psalms: Part 2 — Review of Lesson #9 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less09.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— God's Promises to me are sure— We are Well Able to Overcome— Encourage Yourself in the Lord— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Slumbering and SleepingRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Importance of the PsalmsText UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comWe often refer to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a Bible Study resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series based on the same resource. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

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Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 8 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “In the Psalms, Part 1” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Heb. 9:11–15, Psalm 122, Psalm 15, Psalm 24, Exod. 33:18–23, Psalm 5, Ps. 51:7–15. Memory Text: “Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father's name written on their foreheads” (Revelation 14:1, NKJV). (May 17 - May 23) Sunday (James Rafferty) - “Our High Priest”Monday (John Dinzey) - “On Mount Zion” Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “Law in Our Hearts”Wednesday (Daniel Perrin) - “Psalm 5”Thursday (Jill Morikone) - “Teach Transgressors Your Way” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

In the Psalms: Part 1 — Review of Lesson #8 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less08.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— Obedience is the Consequence, Not the Cause— What Is Meant by "The Law" ?— The Law and Grace— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Slumbering and SleepingRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Glory and Character— Revelations of the GodheadText UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comWe often refer to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a Bible Study resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series based on the same resource. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 7 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Foundations for Prophecy” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Isa. 6:6-8| Gen. 3:21-24 | Ezek. 1:4-14 | Rev. 4:1-11 | Num. 2:3-25 | Isa. 14:12-14. Memory Text: "Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me'" (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV). (May 10 - May 16) Sunday (Jill Morikone) - “Here I Am, Send Me”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “The Two Cherubim” Tuesday (James Rafferty) - “Like Burning Coals of Fire”Wednesday (John Dinzey) - “God Among His People”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “The Fall of Lucifer” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Foundations for Prophecy — Review of Lesson #7 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less07.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— The Foreknowledge Conundrum— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Slumbering and SleepingRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Prayer & Prophecy— What's the Point of Prophecy, anywayText UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a document which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Understanding Sacrifice — Review of Lesson #6 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less06.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— The Divinity of Jesus Christ— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?— Everlasting CovenantRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Start at the Start— Bigger than just the Earth— Is the Sin Worth the Sacrifice— What God RequiresText UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a document which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 6 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Understanding Sacrifice” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Isa. 1:2-15 | Heb. 10:3-10 | Exod. 12:1-11 | 1 Cor. 5:7 | Hag. 2:7-9 | Isa. 6:1-5 | Rev. 4:7-11. Memory Text: "And they sang a new song, saying: 'You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation' " (Revelation 5:9, NKJV). (May 3 - May 9) Sunday (John Dinzey) - “Futile Sacrifices?”Monday (Jill Morikone) - “The Blood of Bulls and Goats” Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “The Passover Lamb”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Jesus at the Temple”Thursday (Daniel Perrin) - “For You Created All Things!” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 5 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Nations, Part 2” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Gen. 2:9-17; Dan. 2:31-35; Isa. 17:12, 13; Dan. 7:1-3; Rom. 3:10-19; Rev. 12:15, 16; Rev. 10:1-11. Memory Text: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" (Psalm 46: 10, NKJV). (April 26 - May 2) Sunday (Jill Morikone) - “The Very First Commandment”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Daniel 2” Tuesday (John Dinzey) - “Daniel 7”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Between Land and Sea”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “Prophesy Again” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

The Nations: Part 1 — Review of Lesson #4 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less05.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— All Nations and Babel— Counterfeit Exposed— The Strange Beasts of Revelation 12, 13 and 17— The Beast, the Mark, the Name, the Number and the Image— Some Thoughts on the Doctrine of Free Will— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning RepeatedRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Start at tSend us a textSupport the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a document which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 4 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Nations, Part 1” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Gen. 10:1-12 | Gen. 12:1-9 | 1 Sam. 8:4-18 | Matt. 20:25-28 | Rev. 18:1-4. Memory Text: " 'Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed' " (Daniel 7:14, NKJV). (April 19 - April 25) Sunday (Daniel Perrin) - “Nimrod and Ninevah”Monday (James Rafferty) - “Abraham's Call” Tuesday (John Dinzey) - “Given What You Asked For”Wednesday (Kenny Shelton) - “The Rulers of the Gentiles”Thursday (Jill Morikone) - “A Light to the Gentiles” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

The Nations: Part 1 — Review of Lesson #4 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less04.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Documents:— William Miller's Rules Bible StudyRelated Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— All Nations and Babel— The Divinity of Jesus Christ— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?— Everlasting CovenantRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— God's Covenant— Abraham's Test of Faith— Start at the Start— Reading between the LinesSend us a textSupport the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a document which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Images From Marriage — Review of Lesson #3 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less03.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Documents:— William Miller's Rules Bible StudyRelated Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— The Future Is Manifest in the Past— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Slumbering and SleepingRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— The Bride of Christ— God's Regret - Part 1 — God's Regret - Part 2 — It Repented the LORD— What's the Point of Prophecy, anywaySend us a textSupport the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a document which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 3 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Images from Marriage” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Gen. 2:23–25, Eph. 5:29–32, Ezek. 16:4–14, Rev. 18:1–4, Gen. 24:1–4, Rev. 19:1–9. Memory Text: “Then he said to me, ‘Write: “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!” ' And he said to me, ‘These are the true sayings of God' ” (Revelation 19:9, NKJV). (April 12 - April 18) Sunday (James Rafferty) - “One Flesh” Monday (Rise Rafferty) - “The Beautiful Bride”Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “Hosea's Harlot Wife”Wednesday (Jill Morikone) - “Isaac and Rebekah”Thursday (Daniel Perrin) - “The Harlot is Judged” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 1 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Some Principles of Prophecy” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Jer. 29:23, 24 | Ps. 139:1-6 | Dan. 12:4 | Rev. 22:10 | 2 Tim. 3:15-17 | Heb. 4:12. Memory Text: " 'But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising loving­kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,' says the LORD” (Jeremiah 9:24, NKJV). (March 29 - April 4) Sunday (John Dinzey) - “Whoever Reads, Let Him Understand”Monday (Jill Morikone) - “God Wants to Be Understood”Tuesday (Daniel Perrin) - “Daniel–Shut Up the Words”Wednesday (Shelley Quinn) - “Studying the Word”Thursday (James Rafferty) - “Figurative or Literal?” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 2 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “The Genesis Foundation” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Isa. 40:7, 8 | Gen. 22:1-13 | John 3:16 | Rev. 5:5-10 | 1 Cor. 15:15-19 | Rev. 12:1-9. Memory Text: "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' " (John 1:29, NKJV). (April 12 - April 18) Sunday (Shelley Quinn) - “The Principle of “First Mention””Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Understanding God's Love”Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Isaac's Question: Where is the Lamb?”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Dealing with Death”Thursday (John Dinzey) - “The Serpent” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

The Genesis Foundation — Review of Lesson #2 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less02.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Documents:— William Miller's Rules Bible StudyRelated Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— The Future Is Manifest in the Past— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?— End-Time Prophecy Primer— It Is All About WorshipRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Abraham's Test of Faith— Start at the Start— What's the Point of Prophecy, anywaySupport the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Some Principles of Prophecy — Review of Lesson #1 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less01.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Documents:— William Miller's Rules Bible StudyRelated Podcasts:— All About Types and Symbols— End-Time Prophecy Primer— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— What is the purpose of Prophecy, anyway?Related Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Belief and Unbelief— What's the Point of Prophecy, anywaySupport the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

In this episode we welcome back Dr. G. K. Beale, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, to discuss Paul's use of the Old Testament in his letter to the church in Colossae. Dr. Beale has written an insightful commentary on Colossians and Philemon in which he highlights the theological depth and practical application of these epistles, focusing on the Old Testament allusions in Colossians and their relevance to Paul's message of Christ's supremacy and the believer's union with Him. The conversation explores the nature of Paul's argument against syncretistic false teaching, the significance of Christ as the true temple, and the practical implications of Paul's exhortations for the church today. Dr. Beale also shares his method for identifying Old Testament allusions and discusses the relationship between Ephesians and Colossians.  This episode is a rich resource for pastors, teachers, and students interested in biblical theology, exegesis, and the practical application of Scripture. Chapters 00:07 Introduction 04:36 AI in NT Studies 13:10 Reformed Forum Seminary in Oklahoma City 15:37 Introduction to Colossians 21:27 Quotations and Allusions 25:15 The Nature of the Colossian Heresy 29:12 The Relationship between Colossians and Ephesians 32:05 Old Testament Allusions in Colossians 53:12 Initiation into and Maturity in Christ 55:19 The Elemental Principles of the World 58:46 Conclusion

Nowhere in all known Greek writings is the precise phrase ἐκ πίστεως (“out of” or “from faith”) found until the Greek version of Habakkuk 2:4, and some of the scribes transmitting that text altered it. It is this phrasing that Paul adopts in the crucial lines of Roman 1:16-17, and rewords elsewhere. What, then, was the intended sense of this unique wording? Dr. Roy E. Ciampa recently retired as S. Louis and Ann W. Armstrong Professor of Religion and chair of the Department of Biblical and Religious studies at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently teaching at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, where he was previously on faculty. His publications include The Presence and Function of Scripture in Galatians 1 and 2 (WUNT 2/102) and (with Brian Rosner) The First Letter to the Corinthians (PNTC). For more detail on the topic of this episode, see Roy E. Ciampa, “Habakkuk 2:4 in Romans: Echoes, Allusions, and Rewriting,” pp. 11-29 of Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in Romans.  Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/40QfwEB  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4fLnZxd 

Que symbolisent les 4 espèces de Souccot ? Quelle est la signification du fait de secouer les 'Aravot à Hocha'ana Raba ? Réponse à travers plusieurs Midrachim.

10-13-24 AM "The Vanity of the Kingdom of Kings" Scripture Reading: Psalm 2 I. Seen in Foolish Stubbornness A. The Problem with Foolish Stubbornness B. The Allusions to Foolish Stubbornness II. Seen in Young Popularity A. The Irresistible Draw of Young Popularity B. The Inevitable Fade of Young Popularity III. Seen in Unique Exception A. An Exceptional King B. An Exceptional Kingdom Rev. Greg Lubbers

In this episode, we listen to various perspectives on parting away, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 421-430, situated in the ‘Mullai' or ‘Forest landscape' and penned by the poet Peyanaar.

Abstract: Nephi saw in vision that in the latter-days “the saints of the church of the Lamb” and “covenant people of the Lord” who, though scattered across the earth, “were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Nephi 14:14). Nephi's prophetic statement is loaded with meaning. This study explores […] The post “Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”: Allusions to Priestly Clothing, Priesthood, and Temple in 1 Nephi 14:14 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: Nephi saw in vision that in the latter-days “the saints of the church of the Lamb” and “covenant people of the Lord” who, though scattered across the earth, “were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Nephi 14:14). Nephi's prophetic statement is loaded with meaning. This study explores […] The post “Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”: Allusions to Priestly Clothing, Priesthood, and Temple in 1 Nephi 14:14 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

The mention of “heavens” carries a massive piece of luggage with it labelled Spirits, and not the liquor variety. The idea of spirits may not have shocked ancient readers, but modern readers may laugh and shrug at the idea of immaterial beings, yet are still afraid to descend the stairs into a dark basement. Ancient people believed in spirits, but today we feel that we know better. “The age of magic is over,” we say, and then spend millions on New Age crystals and cards. “The age of superstition is dead,” we say, and then we proceed to ask for help from AI software treating it like the oracle at Delphi. “Prayers are useless” we say and then pray for the field goal to clear the uprights. Today, the “spiritual but not religious” crowd grows in numbers, without any understanding exactly which spirits they have opened themselves up to. The spirits are real and ever eager to locate the indifferent. The inversion here is the one that may scare you. Really, it should produce awe and wonder. Like a healthy fear of swimming in the ocean, this can keep panic at bay and thereby help you breathe. The culture's suppression of supernatural things has smothered the unseen realm. Images of cartoon devils in tights, wall-art of chubby baby cherubs smoking cigarettes, platitudes at funerals about uncle Joe getting his wings, and the reduction of all demons to psychological issues - all of this misdirection has had a blinding impact on us to what is real. But angels exist, and they are present now. They are reading or listening to this with you. Over your shoulder, whispering messages, they are present. If we accept the inversion that angels are real, we should spend some time considering what they are, while not obsessing over it, because we must be aware of this reality, without seeking to fly too close to the sun. What are angels then? Let's use a list of 12 things to know on angels from Peter Kreeft:* They really exist. Not just in our minds, or our myths, or our symbols, or our culture. They are as real as your dog, or your sister, or electricity.* They're present, right here, right now, right next to you, reading these words with you.* They're not cute, cuddly, comfortable, chummy, or “cool”. They are fearsome and formidable. They are huge. They are warriors.* They are the real “extra-terrestrials”, the real “Super-men”, the ultimate aliens. Their powers are far beyond those of all fictional creatures.* They are more brilliant minds than Einstein.* They can literally move the heavens and the earth if God permits them.* There are also evil angels, fallen angels, demons, or devils. These too are not myths. Demon possessions, and exorcisms, are real.* Angels are aware of you, even though you can't usually see or hear them. But you can communicate with them. You can talk to them without even speaking.* You really do have your very own “guardian angel”. Everybody does.* Angels often come disguised. “Do not neglect hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares”—that's a warning from life's oldest and best instruction manual.* We are on a protected part of a great battlefield between angels and devils, extending to eternity.* Angels are sentinels standing at the crossroads where life meets death. They work especially at moments of crisis, at the brink of disaster—for bodies, for souls, and for nations.Accepting they are real may require a willingness that is difficult, yet it is essential to this inversion, to see the world right-side-up instead of upside down. One stumbling block comes from the Bible itself, because they are not explicitly mentioned as being created in the six days. The lack of mention about the creation of angels and demons stands out in Genesis. Did Moses just forget to write that down in the Torah? Where are the ghosts, Moses? On which day were the watchers, archangels, and guardians created? If the writers of sacred scripture were inspired by God, or literary geniuses, how could they possibly have missed mentioning the timing of the creation of angels and the fall of the demons? This seems a gaping hole in the creation story. Surely it seems impossible that this could be missed…unless it is omitted on purpose or for quiet reasons. There is much here to consider. This omission is one of the great conversation starters about the opening book of the Bible, because we often talk so much about what is there, but in this case we must discuss what is not there. The standard answer is that when God created the heavens, he created the angels, and a third of the angels fell with Satan when they turned their will against God. This is alluded to in places, particularly in the last book of the Bible, in Revelation, and in Daniel. In terms of timing on when they were created, we have a short answer from the Catechism stating that angels were created before human beings. The profession of faith of the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) affirms that God "from the beginning of time made at once (simul) out of nothing both orders of creatures, the spiritual and the corporeal, that is, the angelic and the earthly, and then (deinde) the human creature, who as it were shares in both orders, being composed of spirit and body." (CCC 327)Now, if you are Catholic, like I am, this answer to “when were angels created” is sufficient. ‘Tis enough. The faith provides an answer, which satisfies my curiosity and saves me from tilting at windmills in long thought-quests of “which came first, the spirits or the atoms?” The spirits and the stuff were created at once, out of nothing, and we came after. Was it a day, an age, an eon, a billion years? It really doesn't matter. But truly, even in light of modern science, this is hardly a shocking concept, as even our scientific models has all matter and energy there at the beginning, and we come long afterward. Angels and demons are created, therefore God created them, and it happened before he breathed a soul into Adam. The details are not terribly important for my wrestling with faith on how to live for God and others today. In fact, thinking about such things too much detracts from exactly those two commandments of Christ, to love God and to love others. He didn't command us to spend a lifetime contemplating the exact construction of time, space, matter, and angels. Accepting the mystery of this is liberating. As for the fall of the angels, or how they became demons, we know it happened. How do we know that? Because Jesus said he witnessed “Satan fall like lightning.” If you have a first principle of believing that Jesus is the second person of the Holy Trinity, and that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life…then it follows that all that he says is true. Then he means exactly what he said: “I saw Satan fall like lightning.” Conversely, if you don't believe that Jesus was fully human and fully divine, then nothing that he says would matter anyway, because he would then be lying. This is why the first principles of belief matter so much, as every line of the Apostles' Creed then forms the foundation of all that you do, say, and believe. So if you believe in Jesus as the only begotten Son of God, this is a statement from Jesus that should make our jaw hit the floor, because if Jesus saw “Satan fall like lightning” then he can only be declaring himself to be the Creator, a.k.a. God. This also means he has always existed, before all ages, and that through him all things were created. This declaration of seeing Satan's fall is as wild and radical as when Jesus forgives the paralytic's sins, because only God can do that. (No wonder his contemporaries hated him. Imagine a neighbor making such a claim. But then your neighbor can't walk on water or multiply bread, so it's a bit different.) This fall of Satan seems to happen instantly, abruptly, and all at once, without any kind of grand battle. Lightning is instant, perhaps the most instant thing we can imagine as humans, as anything beyond the speed of light becomes difficult to fathom. Thus, it seems that upon creation, Satan fell immediately in rejecting God, and it doesn't sound glamorous or valorous, it sounds kind of pathetic, like he got drunk and drove off a cliff after closing time at the local bar. Angels are said to be locked into their choice without the ability to repent, thus upon creation perhaps he fell immediately. But we don't know that, nor do we need to know. The whole idea of “when” only makes sense to us living in time, whereas God is eternal, and the concept of time in aeveternity (angel time) is a mystery beyond our understanding. So we know that Satan fell, and hard. He goes by other names, such as the ancient dragon, the serpent, Lucifer, the Devil, et al. But whatever the name he began as an angel. He fell and then we fell because he planted the temptation to question God in our first parents. We fell for it. One fall leads to another. In that fall of the angels, we have much speculation on how and why it happened. Unfortunately, we have John Milton's Paradise Lost which skews the fall of Satan and paints the devil as a mafia boss. Milton made an error, it seems, in his Puritan gnosticism of light versus dark. It seems that Milton started us on the path to this cartoon devil idea that we have today, and while the poem might be interesting, it misleads. We are better off with Dante and the medieval view, which has sadly been replaced by so much Protestant shedding of sacraments, angels, and saints, and more recently from the Enlightenment and scientific materialism. In Dante's Inferno, the devil is miserable and encased in ice at the bottom of hell. His existence truly blows - literally, it blows because he's flapping his wings in angry desperation forever, causing the very ice that forms around his torso. Cold, isolated, miserable, alone. That's hell. Neither of these books are considered sacred scripture, but Dante's worldview makes far more sense than Milton's, for if you reject the Highest Good, which is God, the result is a miserable hell. And hell is not a good time where any ruling happens, it's a lonely place of death in the abyss. After the death on the cross, Jesus descended into hell and not all souls were brought out of it, only some. Yet the devil remains. Why? Why didn't the paschal mystery of the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension finish off the devil and fallen angels once and for all? This too is a mystery. The cliffhanger continues until the Second Coming. In the meantime, the devil is permitted by God to operate in the world to guide men toward salvation and to carry salvation history forward. But the fallen ones are not in any sense enjoying the experience. Jesus showed the way to life; it is through trials that we find it, and trials come in the form of crosses, but if we carry them, they become gifts. This is a hard thing to accept. Yet we must. The book of Job is the graduate level class on the idea that God allows suffering to bring about a greater good. In Egypt, Joseph states the answer of why evil is allowed by God: “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.” One verse that has stood up on the page for me is the moment that God sends an evil spirit to put Saul into a state of depression and self-loathing. God seems to push it onto Saul. Read this verse slowly:“Now the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.” (1 Samuel 16:14)To me, this is another jaw-dropping moment, because the good spirit leaves and God sends an evil one to Saul. This is God sending the evil spirit to Saul, the first king of the chosen people. What does this mean? Does this mean that God is evil? No, it means that God uses the evil spirits to bring about salvation history. He uses all of creation to bring about his will. This is why we must wrestle with God, like Jacob. This is why he wrestles with us, each of us. God is teaching us with life, with trials, and hopefully we realize, like Jacob, that the angel of the Lord is stronger and we eventually must submit (but like Jacob we should also ask for his blessing once our hip socket gives out and we accept surrender). If this sending of an evil spirit happened to Saul, there is no reason to think we may not also be given this kind of treatment. But the difference is how we respond to it. Do we react like Job, or like Joseph in Genesis, accepting our struggle? Or do we act like Saul, and seek out the witch of Endor? Do we try to take control by other means, or do we surrender to his will? Obviously the ultimate instance of the trial is described in Jesus' fasting in the desert, where after his baptism he goes into the wilderness for forty days. At the end, at his weakest moment, the devil tempts him. This of all things should help us see that we are in for a test, or multiple tests, as the fully human and fully divine Jesus showed us how to suffer and serve. It is this full dying to self that we see in Christ's life. After all, hell is choosing the self over God, the ego over the Creator. Thus, the fallen demons are lost, wailing and gnashing their teeth forever in the nothingness and “fires” of hell. This “fire” of hell may be a freezing place, where fire is so hot that it feels like ice. Anyone who has had to jumpstart a car in a Minnesota winter, fiddling with battery posts and cables at minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, knows well how cold can feel like burning fire. Whatever the fire, the takeaway here must be only this: that it is awful. Thus, the idea that Milton's Satan said, “Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven” is absurd, because he is in hell. There is no enjoyment there. It is a constant jumpstarting of a car in a poorly lit parking lot at minus 35 five degrees Fahrenheit during a blizzard - but much worse. Reading the Gospel without acknowledging the glaring fact that Jesus considers demons and angels to be real will make for a disappointing read. Worse, dismissing angels and demons without serious reflection will make for a disappointing eternity. Yet the intro of Genesis lacks this seemingly all-important element. But why? We first meet the serpent in Genesis 3, and the cherubim with the flaming sword who guards eden comes shortly after that. So the angels are mentioned early on, but the details are light. How can this be? There's no mention of the creation of the serpent-demon, but suddenly he's there. God created all “out of nothing” so clearly the serpent-demon was created. It seems this is not mentioned so as not to lead us astray. There are several inversions needed here to get us focused on what is important.First, there are books that are not in the Bible that go into the fall of the angels, such as the book of Enoch, and much ado is made of that online today. Many strange religions have a fixation on the book of Enoch, and the book of Enoch is truly fascinating. Yet it was not selected by the Israelites as part of sacred scripture. It is not in the Septuagint, the first Greek version of the canon. Genesis would have been the most logical place to write about the creation of angelic beings, yet it was left out, or covered under the umbrella of “God created the heavens…” which includes all things that exist in the heavens. Allusions to the book of Enoch appear in a few places, so why wasn't it included? We are not forbidden to read it, but it is clearly not critical for our salvation, otherwise it would have been included in the canon. Sacred scripture provides only what we need for salvation, not all the gory and exciting details we would like to know. St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine listed good reasons why the creation of angels is not covered in detail. Resting in the mystery is one answer, but perhaps this angelic creation story was not made clear to Moses and therefore was not written. But Aquinas' most convincing argument is that when humans focus too much on angelic beings, they are prone to falling into worshipping them, a.k.a. idolatry. In fact, Hollywood has little interest in Abraham or David or the Eucharist or the Mass, but throws gobs of money at making movies about demons. This alone is telling. Those who spend too much time thinking about angels and demons forget the purpose of sacred scripture, which is to help us live as humans, not anywhere above our place in the hierarchy of created beings. This would be like a rabbit attempting to ponder Plato instead of foraging. Thomas Aquinas, also known as the angelic doctor, has this sensible reason as to why Genesis begins the way it does. Although Thomas believes that angels, like everything else in creation, actually do contribute to the greater glorification of God, he does recognize some dangers. In Ia 61, 1 ad 1 he responds to the objection that, because angels are not mentioned in the Biblical account of creation, God did not create them. He says God created everything that exists, and the fact that angels are not mentioned in Genesis 1 is no indication that God did not create them. Aquinas attributes their omission to the danger posed by knowing about them and too much attention being paid to them. Indeed, it seems as though the Israelites in the Old Testament were in constant danger of worshiping something other than God as God. So rather than mention them, Aquinas says that Moses sought to remove an occasion of idolatry from the people. This shows that there is a danger in focusing too much on angels as opposed to God without whom they would not exist, and without whom their existence is unintelligible. Angels are, after all, messengers, and one ought not attend too much to the messenger while neglecting the message, which is God's Word. (Dr. Joseph Magee, from AquinasOnline.com)We must not become too focused on angels and demons, lest we take our eyes off of God. St. Paul said in Colossians, “Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen; they are puffed up with idle notions by their unspiritual mind.”What an interesting comment. Paul says that to be interested in angels to the point of worship is to be unspiritual. This feels like an indictment on Hollywood and the YouTubers obsessed with exorcisms. As it turns out, the spiritual combat is really a steady prayer life, keeping the commandments, wrestling with God and then surrendering your will and intellect to Jesus and his established visible Church, and putting all your trust in God. What are we not to do? Obsess over angels and demons. The Divine Mercy quote of “Jesus, I trust in you” kind of sums it up. More than a few people become obsessed with the messengers, the angels, instead of the Trinity. Entire denominations go astray and conflate angels with God or Jesus (Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS, a thousand New Age cults). The “worship of angels” is fool's gold. Thus, consider only Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael, the sainted archangels of scripture, who are highest in rank for our concern, that is, of human concern. Praying the “St. Michael the Archangel” prayer is far more important than the Pledge of Allegiance, as the nation will pass away but God will not, nor will his Church, the new Israel.As for your personal concern, the guardian angel assigned to you is enough, but do not name the guardian, just let it be “my guardian angel.” The Angel of God prayer can and should be said daily as a basic devotion. This is like brushing your teeth. It's for your health, too, your eternal health. Focusing too much on angels and demons instead of God leads to irrational fears and concerns, to the point that you have more of a relationship with the demons than if you didn't believe in them in the first place. The atheist living by “reason alone” is shielded against errors like this one (even while making the worst possible error, which is the total rejection of God). But they are real. To comfort our modern sense of security, we assume all that old chatter about demons was mere superstition and mental illness. Right? But it scares us to think of it. When we feel scared, we have our coping strategies. Perhaps we sign in to our 401K account to check the balance and sigh in relief. Or we check our security system and insurance policy. Another reaction to the terror of angelic beings is to start cleaning the house, or to scold someone online, or to scroll porn and news, or space out on a video game. We find some worldly thing to control (like writing/pontificating on a blog, as I do, or judging others, as I do). What we should do is kneel to pray and invoke the name of Jesus and the Trinity, and pray for the intercession of the saints and angels, trusting in God's will in humility. Call to mind our own sins and recognize our weaknesses and need for a Savior. The most important prayer that we do, of all prayers, is the one we do without even knowing it's a prayer: that prayer is called The Sign of the Cross. The idea of demons has been made comical by horror films and Halloween costumes, which is what the devil would like us to believe. As for angels, they have been wall art and figurines for so long that we assume at everyone's funeral that a human turns into an angel at death, automatically. This universal salvation is mentioned nowhere by Jesus, nor is there any mention of giving of angel wings to humans. Humans are embodied souls, without wings. Both angels and demons have become cartoons to us. But the meaning of the word “angel” is messenger. Your mailbox might receive a message sometime in the night, in the small hours, when the eyes open and the radar of conscience pings a spiritual presence. We can ignore or acknowledge it. Truly, it should terrify you a bit because if you are not on the right side of the battle, you will ultimately lose. The great trick of spirits is to guide your actions with suggestion and misdirection, and if you live unaware of their influence, you are a sitting duck. Rather, you are already on the side of demons if you don't think they exist. But to know they exist is one thing, and to think about them is another. Keep your mind clean by turning your thoughts to God, always back to one of the persons of the Trinity. Your guardian angel is always ready to help. For many, the person most accessible is the person of Jesus, which makes sense, because like us he was fully human, and unlike us, he was fully divine. The assertion of scripture, tradition, and the teaching of the Church is that spirits matter for your life, death, and judgment. Spirits are real. What is not real (or healthy or useful) is the denial of spirits. Worse yet is obsessing over them. New Age religions dabbling in spirit invitations is directly problematic, because summoning, channeling, manifesting, and opening ourselves to spirits comes with consequences. Plenty of spirits are happy to join in, and they will devour you. Spirits will indeed take you up on an invitation to enter you, but it won't work out the way you expected. If a demon enters you, perhaps you will perceive a benefit, similar to how taking supplements allows you greater gains in the weight room. But whatever “gain” you receive, the fallout of possibly dying in a state of mortal sin far outweighs the trifling, short-term benefit you gain here. This is serious business, not a game. You are a low-ranking participant in the spiritual war, not a captain or admiral. To assume a higher rank is to fly too close to the sun, and much of life is discovering where you fit in this world and the next (Hint: for a kickstart, start discerning like St. Therese of Lisieux).Any spirit you invite into your life will be real, so it's extremely important to consider what you are engaging in when dallying around with the unseen realm. In fact, the only spirit you should ever ask into your life is the Holy Spirit, and you do so with a three-word prayer. “Come Holy Spirit.” Say it now. Say it three times, but just say it. There is no magic in it. This is simply the one spirit that you need to align your will with God's will, because the Holy Spirit is God Most High. Actions matter. Speaking matters. Prayer matters. Doing a thing with your body and soul is a natural and supernatural interaction. So if you channel demons on a Ouija board, you have done an action invoking demons with your body and soul. If you say, “Come Holy Spirit” you are turned toward God. Turning is repenting. Turning to God is what all of the inversions are about, and belief in the Holy Spirit and the angels of heaven is part of submitting your will and intellect to the maker of all things. Further reading:Peter Kreeft on AngelsSt. John Damascene's De Fide Orthadoxa, book II. (An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith)St Thomas Aquinas and AngelsAquinas 101: Angels and DemonsCatechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 325-336, 390-395 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whydidpetersink.substack.com

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Through most of the 20th century, authorities in Ireland operated a strict censorship regime when it came to film. At its height, around one in every three films was censored in Ireland. The reasons for this are often hard to fathom today. Scenes that showed a dancer's legs or even a long kiss were often edited out. Allusions to sex were considered far too racy. And this was all before they even got into the films that strayed into politics or religionIn this episode, I am joined by Aoife Breathnach and Lloyd Maedbh Houston to explore the very strange world of film censorship in Ireland on both sides of the border. Want to hear more? Lloyd joins Aoife on a special season of her podcast, Censored, that looks at censorship in film in Ireland. I highly recommend checking this out. You can find it at link to the podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/censored. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.