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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank notes how Nancy Regan turned to an astrologer for advice, whereas the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was more skeptical. Of course, the astrologers knew their gig was up, but Daniel was empowered to reveal the dream, which foretold of a succession of nations.Hank also answers the following questions:David sinned in taking the census, taking multiple wives, and committing murder. Why did God allow him to get away with all of that? Kurt - Omaha, NE (4:37)Can you please explain the Trinity? Stefan - Cuba, MO (7:48)If repentance is so important, why did Paul only mention it once? Hau - Fort Wayne, IN (15:13)Does Independence, Missouri have historical significance in the Mormon Church? What is the difference between the Mormons and the Reorganized Latter-day Saints? Jim - Kansas City, MO (19:19)Why isn't the Book of Enoch in the Old Testament? Eli - Fresno, CA (22:52)Can you explain the doctrine of Unconditional Election? David - IN (24:12)

The book of Ezekiel was written during one of the darkest chapters in Israel's history. During the Babylonian captivity, the people were weary, rebellious, and spiritually dry. Their hope had been decimated. And yet, into that exact condition, God sent a messenger of truth and hope, and made one of His most remarkable promises: I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Not because Israel had earned it, but for His name's sake. God pursues people not because they deserve it, but because He is faithful to who He is. Most of us carry someone on our hearts who fits that description. Someone who once followed the Lord and has since walked away. Someone who still believes in God but lives entirely on their own terms. Someone whose heart has hardened toward faith, toward the church, or toward the people who love them and want something different for them. The doors of communication may be closed, the conversations exhausted, the human options genuinely limited. But God is always at work, even when it is invisible to us. He knows exactly where that person is, what they need to hear, and what it will take to soften what has become stone. Nothing and no one is too far out of reach for Him. His timing is not our timing, and His ways are not our ways — but He is completely trustworthy with the people we love most. Today's Bible Verse "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."— Ezekiel 36:26, NIV Ponder Today God pursues people not because they have earned it, but for His name's sake. Israel was rebellious and spiritually dry when God made this promise. The condition of the heart does not limit what God is willing to do in it. God is always at work, even when you cannot see it. John 5:17 tells us He never stops working. The silence or apparent stillness in a prodigal's life is not evidence that God has given up. He is moving in ways that are simply not yet visible. Prayer is the most powerful thing you can do for someone with a hardened heart. When human words and efforts have reached their limits, prayer is not a last resort — it is the most direct access we have to the One who fashioned that heart and knows exactly what it will take to soften it. No one is too far out of reach for God. Not the person who walked away years ago. Not the one who has declared they want nothing to do with faith. Not the one whose heart seems impenetrably stone. He is the God who melts hearts of stone. His timing is not our timing — and He is completely trustworthy with those we love. The waiting is hard. But the God who knit that person together in their mother's womb has not lost sight of them, and His purposes for them have not been abandoned. A Prayer for You Today Dear Heavenly Father, You are the Lord, the God of all mankind, and nothing is too hard for You. You knit each person together in their mother's womb and fashion each heart individually. Right now we are asking for the person on our hearts today. We ask that You would draw them to You and that You, the God who created the human heart, would soften what has grown hard. You know exactly where they are. You know what they need to hear. You know their thoughts before they speak. We ask that You would speak to them and that they would have ears to hear You and eyes to see You. Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred fresh hope for someone you have been lifting before God, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to sustain your faith and your intercession for the people you love most. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jeremiah warns the king and other government officials that Jerusalem is about to be destroyed and gets thrown into a muddy cistern for his efforts. His prophecy is fulfilled and the Babylonians take the city completely eliminating the leadership of Judah and giving the cities and fields to the poor. The Babylonians have been given instructions to treat Jeremiah well in all of this. (Note that my reading of the Chaldean names at the beginning of chapter 39 was more confused than my editrix could repair. Please refer to the biblical text there.)

What do you do when you look at your life and ask, “How did I end up here?” This week, Pastor Brandon kicks off our brand new series, Ruins to Revival, a journey through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Before stepping into the story itself, he lays the foundation by tracing the history of Israel and showing how a series of choices, victories, failures, and consequences eventually brought God's people to a place of destruction and exile. At the center of the message is the reminder from 2 Peter 3:9 that God is not slow in keeping His promises. Even when we experience the consequences of our own decisions, God has not abandoned us. We reap what we sow, but nothing can separate us from the love of God. Pastor Brandon walks through God's promise to Abraham, Israel's journey into the Promised Land, the period of the judges, the rise of Saul, David and Solomon, the divided kingdom, the Assyrian conquest, and finally the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. By the time Ezra begins, the temple is gone, the walls are destroyed, the people have been scattered, and it looks like God's promise could never come true. But God had not forgotten them. Even in the ruins, His promise remained. Even in exile, His love remained. And even when we find ourselves living in the consequences of our own choices, God still loves us, still has a plan for us, and His promises can still be trusted. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to Venture Church0:22 Back to Church Sunday0:43 Introducing Ruins to Revival1:25 “How Did I End Up Here?”2:26 Our Choices Shape Where We End Up3:01 The Question Israel Had to Ask3:42 2 Peter 3:94:48 God's Promise to Abraham6:10 Abraham and the Beginning of the Story7:10 A Promise to Build a Great Nation7:43 Israel Is in Ruins8:49 What Ezra and Nehemiah Teach Us Today9:19 You Reap What You Sow10:00 The Consequences of Our Choices11:23 Where You Are Didn't Happen by Accident12:42 Does God Still Love Me?13:07 Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love14:18 Overwhelming Victory Through Christ15:27 Nothing in Creation Can Separate Us From God15:57 God Still Loves You16:27 God Never Abandoned Israel17:13 The Story of Salvation18:50 The Golden Thread of Scripture19:24 Beginning the Timeline19:38 Israel in Egypt20:30 Wandering in the Wilderness20:58 God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promise21:49 Entering the Promised Land22:43 The Period of the Judges24:03 Everyone Did What Was Right in Their Own Eyes24:37 Israel Demands a King26:07 The United Kingdom Begins26:45 The Reign of King Saul27:08 King David27:27 Solomon and Israel at Its Peak28:44 Solomon's Disobedience30:00 The Kingdom Divides30:34 Israel and Judah31:07 Good Kings, Bad Kings and Reaping What Was Sown31:42 The Rise of Assyria32:14 Jonah and Nineveh32:44 Assyria Conquers the Northern Kingdom33:42 The Lost Tribes of Israel34:55 The Rise of Babylon35:53 Babylon's Strategy37:05 The Final Siege of Jerusalem37:33 The Temple Is Destroyed38:14 Jerusalem Becomes Rubble38:35 The Walls Are Torn Down39:18 Israel Is Taken Into Exile39:38 Seventy Years in Babylon40:19 What Happened to God's Promise?40:54 God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promises41:33 “How Did We End Up Here?”42:10 God Never Leaves or Forsakes Us42:38 Invitation to Follow Jesus43:59 Salvation Prayer44:52 Closing

This week Scott and William continue our steady march through the Bible, focusing this time on the Book of Lamentations: a collection of 5 songs bemoaning the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, bitchute, odysee and Rumble We are also on Youtube www.youtube.com/@historyhomospodFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos

Send a MessageIn this episode we dissect the anatomy of the magical rite, tracing the recurring structures hidden beneath thousands of years of magical practice. Across cultures and historical periods, magic displays an extraordinary diversity of forms—but beneath that diversity are persistent patterns.From ancient Egyptian magic and the Greek Magical Papyri to Babylonian witchcraft, Tibetan ritual, European folk magic, Lithuanian and Finnish charms, Vedic ritual and shamanism, we explore the conditions, materials, actions, incantations and spirits that make up the architecture of the spell.Why are magical rites performed at particular places and times? Why must materials be purified, combined, burned, buried or bound? How do sympathetic correspondences connect objects, people and supernatural forces? Why do spells invoke mythic events and divine names—and why do magical traditions around the world place such extraordinary importance on strange sounds, secret languages and seemingly meaningless words?Drawing on anthropology, history of religions, archaeology and surviving magical texts, this episode examines magic not simply as a collection of superstitions, but as a complex ritual technology: an attempt to construct a controlled environment in which places, objects, actions, words and spiritual beings are coordinated toward a particular end.And beneath all that formalism lies a paradox. Magical procedures are meticulously preserved, yet constantly adapted and reinvented. If the forms can change while their functions remain, perhaps the bewildering diversity of magical practice points toward something deeper: a hidden architecture beneath the art itself.Correction: 10:49A quotation concerning time as a function of “religious sympathetic relations” is mistakenly attributed to Fritz Graf. The correct source is Joachim Friedrich QuackSupport the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support! 

Well, we're now ready to move into chapter three of the book of Ezra. Now, this third chapter is about change. This is who God is, and what did we see? We saw that there was people in exile, the Babylonian exile, but God, at the right time, exactly after these 70 years were completed, He began to do what He said He was always going to do, and that is to bring the people back to the land. And I want us to look at this scripture again, Ezra chapter three, and verse verse one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1256/29?v=20251111

This sermon focuses on Ezekiel 24, detailing how ancient Israel's persistent rebellion and idolatry brought about God's inescapable judgment through the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. The very day King Nebuchadnezzar's army arrived outside the walls of Jerusalem, Ezekiel was informed by Yahweh and the prophet announced the alarming news to the exiles in Babylon. The text is broken down into three major themes: the historic arrival of the day of judgment, the parable of the corroded cooking pot—symbolizing a corrupt city whose deep-seated sin could not be cleansed—and the death of Ezekiel's wife, serving as a silent prophetic sign of the sudden loss of Jerusalem and its beloved temple. Throughout the message, the author connects Israel's spiritual failure to humanity's need for redemption, contrasting the destructive consequences of sin with God's ultimate grace fulfilled through Jesus Christ, who enables true and intimate knowledge of God.

Sequestered in Babylonian exile Daniel continues to look to "Elohim" to be his God. Even while Daniel serves the great king Nebuchadnezzar as a faithful counsellor he never allows the Babylonian gods to replace his loyalty to Jehovah. In our passage today we hear of Daniel's fervent relationship with "the God of Heaven" even as he lived in a wildly, different religious and cultural milieu.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Daniel 1–2; Revelation 16 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is September 11th, and together we continue our journey through the Scriptures with Daniel 1 and 2 and Revelation 16. Daniel and his friends find themselves living in Babylon, far from home and surrounded by a culture that wants to reshape their identity. They are given new names, new expectations, and a new way of life. Yet Daniel quietly resolves to remain faithful. Then King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream. None of Babylon's wise men can tell the king what he has dreamed or what it means. Daniel cannot do it either, at least not by his own wisdom. So he turns to God. And the mystery is revealed. Daniel's response is not self-congratulation. It is worship. Wisdom and power belong to God. God reveals what is hidden. God knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. The vision itself points beyond Babylon and beyond every human empire. Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, but Daniel sees a kingdom established by God that will endure. Revelation 16 brings us again into the strange and sometimes frightening imagery of John's apocalypse, where the powers of this world are exposed and judged. Through both Daniel and Revelation, we are reminded that empire does not have the final word. God does. And even when we cannot see what God is doing, we can trust the One who sees what is hidden and whose kingdom will not pass away. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The Revealer of Mysteries Daniel is living in a world he did not choose. His home is gone. His country has been conquered. He has been carried into Babylon, given a Babylonian name, educated in Babylonian ways, and expected to serve a Babylonian king. And then suddenly his life is threatened because the king demands the impossible. Tell me my dream. And then tell me what it means. Daniel knows he cannot do this. And I think that may be one of the most important things about Daniel. He knows he doesn't have what it takes. So Daniel gathers his friends and they pray. And God reveals the mystery. Daniel then stands before the king and says, essentially, "This isn't happening because I'm wiser than everybody else." God is the revealer of mysteries. I love that. Because so much of life is a mystery. We don't know what tomorrow holds. We don't always understand what is happening around us. We certainly don't understand everything that is happening inside of us. And sometimes, like Daniel, we find ourselves living in circumstances we never would have chosen. But Daniel reminds us that we don't have to understand everything in order to trust God. And then comes this extraordinary vision. Daniel sees the kingdoms of the world rising and falling. Gold gives way to silver, silver to bronze, bronze to iron. Every empire looks permanent when you're living inside of it. But none of them are. Then Daniel sees a stone that is not cut by human hands. And eventually that stone fills the whole earth. The kingdom of God. A kingdom that doesn't arise from human violence, human ingenuity, or human power. It comes from God. And Revelation is telling us something very similar. Babylon will not last. The kingdoms of this world will not last. Fear will not last. Violence will not last. Death will not last. But the kingdom of our God will. So perhaps today you find yourself facing something you don't understand. You don't know how it's going to work out. You don't know what comes next. You don't have the answer. Daniel didn't either. But he knew the One who did. So we can loosen our grip on our need to understand everything. We can pray. We can trust. And we can remember that behind all the kingdoms that rise and fall, behind all the confusion and uncertainty of our lives, there is a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And there is a King. Jesus. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

I'm sure you can think of a time in your life when you felt aimless, like your life had no meaning. Many of us feel that emptiness, when we're trying to find something worth living for. And the things of this world just don't cut it. Pastor Malcolm teaches us today that when we commit ourselves to the Lord, he gives our lives purpose. Daniel and his friends committed to honor the Lord by refusing the rich Babylonian food, and God bless them by giving them favor with their captors.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/10/26), Hank notes how Nancy Regan turned to an astrologer for advice, whereas the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was more skeptical. Of course, the astrologers knew their gig was up, but Daniel was empowered to reveal the dream, which foretold of a succession of nations.Hank also answers the following questions:David sinned in taking the census, taking multiple wives, and committing murder. Why did God allow him to get away with all of that? Kurt - Omaha, NE (4:37)Can you please explain the Trinity? Stefan - Cuba, MO (7:48)Is the demon possession depicted in Hollywood movies biblically accurate? Al - Calgary, AB (16:03)Is lusting after another woman the same as adultery? Brandy - Omaha, NE (21:34)

You can't make an apple tree grow lines, and you can't grow tomatoes on a grapevine, no matter what changes in the environment around these plants, the fruit they produce will remain the same. Pastor Malcolm reminds you today that even though Daniel and his friends were immersed in Babylonian culture and customs, they did not forget their lives in Israel, and they did not forsake the Lord. When his word is written on your heart, none of the world's distractions can separate you from His presence.

Guided Question Have you merely acknowledged Jesus as Savior, or have you truly received Him as King—and what would change in your life if He were fully reigning? Summary This episode explores the significance of the genealogy in Matthew 1, revealing that the long list of names is far more than a record of ancestry. In Jewish culture, genealogy carried tremendous power. A person's ancestry could determine his eligibility for the priesthood, his rights within the covenant community, and his claim to Israel's throne. Matthew therefore begins his Gospel by identifying Jesus as “the son of David and the son of Abraham,” establishing both His Jewish heritage and His royal credentials. The sermon examines Matthew's genealogy alongside Luke's, showing how the two genealogies emphasize different aspects of Jesus' lineage. Matthew traces the royal line through David and Solomon, while Luke traces another branch of David's family through Nathan. The discussion then addresses the curse placed on Jeconiah, whose descendants were disqualified from sitting on David's throne. Through the virgin birth and Joseph's legal adoption of Jesus, Christ receives the legal rights of the royal line without inheriting Jeconiah's cursed bloodline. Luke's genealogy is then understood as tracing Jesus' physical lineage through Mary, establishing that Jesus is both legally and naturally connected to David. Matthew's genealogy contains another striking feature: the inclusion of four women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Their stories include immorality, foreign ancestry, and complicated family histories. Rather than presenting Israel's history as a story of flawless people and glorious kings, Matthew exposes the sin running throughout the royal lineage. Matthew also organizes the genealogy into three groups of fourteen generations. The first period, from Abraham to David, can be characterized by impurity; the second, from David to the Babylonian deportation, by idolatry; and the final period, from the deportation to Christ, by obscurity and bondage. Israel's history reveals a people who repeatedly failed to live out God's purposes and ultimately needed salvation from their sins. The sermon then turns the genealogy toward the listener. Beneath the appearance of successful and respectable lives can lie the same patterns of impurity, idolatry, and bondage. People may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with sin, pursuing status, worshiping possessions or accomplishments, and eventually becoming controlled by the very things they once thought they controlled. Without Jesus Christ, humanity follows a similar trajectory to Israel. Jesus came not merely to be acknowledged as Savior but to reign as King. True transformation occurs when a person receives Christ, bows to His authority, and allows Him to take the throne of his or her life. The invitation of Jesus is not simply to wear the label of Christian but to become a child of God through genuine surrender and faith. The episode concludes with the picture of believers being brought into Christ's royal family. Those who truly receive Jesus become heirs and offspring of Abraham, part of His royal lineage, and children of the living God. The genealogy that begins Matthew's Gospel ultimately becomes an invitation: Jesus is the King—receive Him, submit to Him, and let Him reign.   Episode Outline 1. Why Matthew Begins With a Genealogy Genealogy carried enormous significance in Jewish culture. Ancestry could determine priesthood, covenant privileges, and royal legitimacy. Matthew uses Jesus' genealogy to establish His identity as King. 2. Jesus' Royal Credentials Jesus is the Son of Abraham and Son of David. The Davidic covenant promised an enduring throne. Jesus is presented as the legitimate Messianic King. 3. Matthew and Luke's Genealogies Matthew emphasizes the royal line through Solomon. Luke traces another branch of David's family through Nathan. Together they demonstrate Jesus' legal and physical connection to David. The curse of Jeconiah makes Jesus' virgin birth and adoption especially significant. 4. The Unexpected People in Jesus' Lineage Matthew includes Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Their stories expose immorality, foreign ancestry, and human failure. The genealogy challenges pride in Israel's supposedly glorious heritage. 5. Israel's Threefold Pattern Abraham to David — Impurity David to the Deportation — Idolatry Deportation to Christ — Obscurity and Bondage Israel's history demonstrates its need for salvation from sin. 6. Our Own Spiritual Genealogy Outward success can hide inward sin. Impurity can lead to idolatry and eventually bondage. Without Christ, people can become controlled by the things they once sought to control. 7. Jesus Came to Be King Jesus offers more than forgiveness or religious identification. Receiving Christ means embracing His authority. Genuine Christianity produces a changed lifestyle, not merely Christian rhetoric. 8. The Invitation of Royalty Those who receive Christ become children of God. Believers become heirs and offspring of Abraham. The King who fulfills David's promise invites us to let Him reign in our lives. Key Takeaways The genealogy establishes Jesus' royal credentials. Matthew identifies Him as the Son of David and Son of Abraham. Jesus is uniquely qualified to be the promised King. His legal and physical connections to David establish His claim to the throne. Israel's pedigree did not make them righteous. Ancestral privilege became distorted when people relied on heritage rather than faithful obedience. The genealogy exposes Israel's sin. Impurity, idolatry, and bondage characterize much of Israel's history. The genealogy includes unlikely people. Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba demonstrate that God's purposes operate through imperfect and unexpected people. Respectability can hide spiritual bondage. A life that looks successful outwardly may contain hidden impurity, misplaced worship, and growing enslavement. Jesus came to restore and liberate. He came to save His people from their sins and bring them into genuine freedom. Christianity is more than acknowledgment. Receiving Christ means embracing Him, submitting to Him, and recognizing His authority. Jesus must occupy the throne. A transformed Christian life comes when Christ becomes King rather than simply being an acknowledged religious figure. Believers become part of God's royal family. Those who receive Christ become children of God and heirs of the promises associated with Abraham and David. Scripture References Matthew 1:1–17 — Jesus' genealogy establishes His Davidic and Abrahamic heritage. Genesis 12:1–3 — God's promise to Abraham includes blessing the nations. 2 Samuel 7:12–16 — God promises David an enduring throne. Jeremiah 22:24–30 — Jeconiah's descendants are excluded from David's throne. Matthew 1:16, 18–25 — Joseph's legal relationship to Jesus and the virgin birth. Luke 3:23–38 — Jesus' lineage traces back through David to Adam. Matthew 3:7–10 — John the Baptist warns against relying on ancestry without repentance. John 8:37–44 — Jesus teaches that true children of Abraham should reflect Abraham's deeds. John 1:12 — Those who receive Christ are given authority to become children of God. Galatians 3:7–9 — Those who have faith are identified as children of Abraham. 1 Peter 2:9 — Believers are described as a royal priesthood. Matthew 1:21 — Jesus comes to save His people from their sins. Recorded 1.2.83

First and Second Chronicles are among the most overlooked books in the Bible, but they were written with a deeply pastoral purpose. Ezra wrote to a people who had just returned from 70 years of Babylonian exile, discouraged and full of doubt, to remind them that God had never abandoned them. The genealogies, the restated Davidic covenant, and the account of Cyrus releasing the Israelites all point to one central truth: God keeps His promises. Every thread in Chronicles finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the greater David, the greater temple, and the eternal King whose kingdom has no end. The point of David's story is not that we should imitate him, but that God remained faithful to a deeply sinful man, which means He can remain faithful to us. When we forget what God has done, we stop trusting what God will do. Chronicles calls us back to remembrance, and that remembrance fuels our confidence going forward.

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While previous weeks focused on identity and work, Sabbath ultimately transforms how we relate to the people around us. When Israel lost their temple and homeland to Babylon, the Sabbath became the one thing the empire could not destroy or confiscate: a portable sanctuary of time. In Ezekiel 11, God promised to be a miqdash me'at—a “small sanctuary”—for His people right there in exile. Over time, God's people realized this sanctuary in exile wasn't a building, but a Sabbath table.Jeremiah's letter to the exiles offered a radical alternative to either denial (“just survive until we go home”) or despair (“blend in and become Babylonian”). God called them to rooted presence: to build houses, plant gardens, and seek the peace (shalom) of the very city that held them captive. Sabbath is what makes this rooted presence possible; it allows us to plant gardens and bring thriving in our culture without planting our identity or worth there.When we live under an internal “Pharaoh” driven by anxiety and productivity, we lose the ability to have real neighbors. Instead, we reduce people to four transactional categories:Rivals (who might get what I want)Threats (who might take what I have)Tools (who can be useful to me)Quotas (who are just another demand on my time)The Sabbath command in Deuteronomy 5 resets these categories by insisting everyone—family, workers, immigrants, and even animals—stop producing. It breaks into our transactional patterns and brings people back into their God-given position of image-bearers. Ultimately, loving people this way isn't about excess of effort;. it requires the heart surgery God promises in Ezekiel 11: removing our “heart of stone” and replacing it with an undivided “heart of flesh” around a shared table.Support the show

You'll recall in our last episode that Hezekiah flaunted his wealth to Babylonian messengers, and although the exile will not take place for another 80-100 years, it is at this point in time that Isaiah begins predicting the future exile of Israel with great clarity. Even so, today's reading begins with a proclamation of comfort for those who trust in the Lord, He who sits enthroned above the circle of the earth. There is no other god from any other nation who compares with the God of Israel. He not only has strength and power to do as he pleases, but he also gives strength to the faint and to the powerless. Israel need not fear, for God is with them and will hold on to them with his righteous right hand. Isaiah 40 - 1:07 . Isaiah 41 - 8:04 . Isaiah 42 - 14:54 . Psalm 149 - 20:16 . :::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

On the latest episode of Tin Foil Hat, Sam sits down with special guest Matt Ehret to crack open some of history's darkest rabbit holes! They dive into Babylon's hidden influence on the Abrahamic religions, claims about British Freemasonry's role in the creation of Israel, the secret history of black magic, and the bizarre connections between secret societies, Jack the Ripper, and Sherlock Holmes. History, occultism, secret societies, and high-level conspiracy. Nothing but bangers! Sam Tripoli's 5th Comedy Special drops Sept 1st on Gas Digital's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GaSDigitalNetwork   Word War Debate 2 Is Sept 12th live in Nashville: https://wordwardebate.com   Please check out Sam Tripoli's 6th Crowd Work Special "Women Can't Peg" Live From Batavia: https://bit.ly/3TZBzHT   Please subscribe to the new Tin Foil Hat youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TinFoilHatYoutube   Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://bit.ly/415fDfY   Check out Sam "DoomScrollin with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike" Every Tuesday At 4pm pst on Youtube, X Twitter, Rumble and Rokfin! Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to https://www.samtripoli.gold/ and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show.   Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At SamTripoli.com: Nashvillie: Word War Debate 9/12 Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Dallsa, Tx: Nov 7th (TrutherCon) Austin, TX: Dec 11th-13th   Please check out Word War Debate and the WordWarDebate Contenders Series: https://wordwardebate.com Please check out Matt Ehret's internet: Website: https://independent.academia.edu/MattEhret Twitter: https://x.com/ehret_matthew Substack: https://matthewehret.substack.com/   Please check out Sam Tripoli's internet: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samtripoli Sam Tripoli's Stand Up Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoliComedy Sam Tripoli's Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolicomedy/%20P Sam Tripoli's Podcast Clip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolispodcastclips/   Please support our sponsors: BLUECHEW: BlueChew Gold is the newest innovation from the #1 chewable ED brand. This 4-in-1 formula combines two ingredients for blood flow with Apomorphine and Oxytocin to boost performance, arousal, and connection. Get 10% off your first month with code TINFOIL at BlueChew.com. Visit BlueChew.com for important safety information, and thanks to BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Mint Mobile: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINT MOBILE dot com slash tinfoil. That's MINT MOBILE dot com slash tinfoil.  MenGoToMars.com: Mars Men gives you the same benefits of optimized testosterone — energy, strength, focus — without shutting your body down.  For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout.  And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

Babylon has a PR problem, and it's 2,600 years in the making.The Bible remembers it as the ultimate city of sin, the place that crushed Jerusalem and dragged the Jewish people into exile. But if you look beyond this chapter, you find history's first true megacity. An ancient metropolis so influential that even the empires that conquered it couldn't resist becoming Babylonian themselves.Dan sits down with historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, author of 'Babylon: The Mother of All Cities', to hear all about this ancient superpower.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Matthew Wilson.We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast.History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Mohler recently let the internet know he finds it a bit sus when a woman talks about the Bible on a podcast. Today's guest is one of four women who just launched a podcast where they talk about the Bible. Four. Plural. It's called Bible Divas, and Anna Sieges says she plans to email Al every time an episode drops so he doesn't miss one — and maybe gets an opportunity to be moved by the Spirit, repent, and embrace the gift of half the species thinking, reflecting, teaching, and wrestling with scripture. Anna teaches Hebrew Bible at Gardner-Webb in North Carolina, and her research love is the Book of the Twelve, which most of us learned to call the minor prophets while memorizing them in order for Bible drill. She wants that name retired, and her argument is good: these are not twelve guys yelling on twelve different street corners. It's a long conversation, stitched together over generations by communities arguing with God about empire, land, and whether mercy actually extends to the people you hate. We got into locust plagues as a table of contents, Jonah as the Colbert Report, why Habakkuk asks God to fix the violence and God says sure, I'll send the Babylonians, why you're probably Assyria and not Israel when you read this stuff, and — at the end — what actual repentance would look like for the harm done to LGBTQ people by a single chapter in a widely assigned textbook. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube About our guest Dr. Anna Sieges is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, where she teaches Hebrew Bible. She grew up overseas in Papua New Guinea, where her father provided counseling support for people on the mission field and her mother worked in HR — and where family Bible trivia on Saturday nights was, in her words, cutthroat. Her research centers on the Book of the Twelve, redaction criticism, and the scribal shaping of prophetic literature. She is one of the four ⁠Bible Divas⁠, with Jennifer Garcia Bashaw, Angela Parker, and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott. Two Old Testament scholars, two New Testament scholars. ⁠Go subscribe.⁠ ⁠JOIN OUR OPEN ONLINE CLASS: The Empire Christ Couldn't Keep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ever notice how Christian nationalism gets talked about like it's some bizarre new glitch in the faith? It isn't — it's a 2,000-year-old arrangement wearing new clothes, and once you see how the pattern works, you can also spot the Christ who keeps slipping free of it. Join theologian Joerg Rieger and Tripp Fuller for The Christ Empire Couldn't Keep, a free six-week online class tracing the holy alliances, imperial creeds, and stubborn resistance that have shaped Christianity from Paul to the present. You'll get six lectures from Joerg, six live Q&As, weekly readings from his book Christ and Empire, and a community of fellow troublemakers thinking it through together. It's free to join, every session is recorded, and it kicks off Thursday, August 27. Grab your spot at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HomebrewedClasses.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode, the Lord God turned away the messengers of King Sennacherib of Assyria and his armies, sending his angel to strike down 185,000 in their camp. Sometime during those days of the Assyrian threat, Hezekiah became terminally ill. After Isaiah prophesies that his illness will end in death, Hezekiah prays to the Lord and the Lord hears, granting him another 15 years of life. It's not long, however, before Hezekiah gets cocky and shows off his sweet digs to his neighbors, the Babylonians. Of course, we know that won't end well. Isaiah tells Hezekiah that some of his descendants will be taken captive to Babylon, but that matter much to Hezekiah; he's just glad it won't happen during his lifetime. Isaiah 38 - 1:10 . Isaiah 39 - 6:29 . 2 Kings 20 - 8:52 . 2 Chronicles 32:20 - 13:59 . Psalm 148 - 17:24 . :::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

Ola's Website:SelfMasteryQuest.comOla Wolny bioOla Wolny is a storyteller, astrologer, ancient-wisdom researcher, and founder of Self Mastery Quest. Before following her spiritual path full-time, Ola spent approximately 15 years working in operational, engineering, and business roles within the oil-and-gas industry.Her life took a profound turn after relocating to northern Norway in 2017. During her time near the Arctic Circle, she connected with local shamans and healers, explored Q'ero Inca shamanism, and reconnected with Eastern European feminine traditions.Ola's studies include Gnostic writings, the Vedas, Babylonian mythology, the Emerald Tablets, Hermetic teachings, Kabbalah, astrology, alchemy, folklore, numerology, and indigenous oral traditions. Through Self Mastery Quest, she seeks to help people recognize limiting patterns, reclaim their sovereignty, and explore what she describes as the hidden architecture of the Matrix. Ola's official biographyEpisode descriptionWhat if the human body contains more than biological information? Could ancient numerical patterns, archetypes, and hidden codes have been woven into our DNA—and could those codes connect humanity to a much larger system of control?In this TSP Archives presentation from 2024, Rob Kalil welcomes Ola Wolny of SelfMasteryQuest.com for a deep exploration of DNA codes, numerology, Archons, ancient mystery traditions, and the symbolic architecture of the Matrix.Ola discusses her theory that the gods or Archons encoded numerical sequences into human biology, the potential relationship between numerology and biological programming, and why checkerboard imagery appears throughout cathedrals, Masonic lodges, temples, and occult traditions.The conversation also explores feminine alchemy, hidden history, the spiritual significance of the Arctic lands, reclaiming personal sovereignty, and what Ola calls the “collapse field”—a state of awareness capable of dissolving false narratives and Matrix programming.

Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and guest Pastor Bill Penna of Calvary Chapel Grace Fellowship Question Timestamps: Anonymous, email (2:29) - As an unmarried Christian couple, should sex enter the conversation? If so, to what degree? Jane, YouTube (5:37) - Why did Jewish men have multiple wives and concubines, when the seventh commandment said not to commit adultery? Will the great Jubilee be in the year 2033? Should Christians do something to celebrate the anniversary of Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection? How do you answer someone who wants you to pray over their pet? Betsy, Facebook (15:55) - How should I handle the strange things my church does? Are warfare prayers Biblical? Jill, email (23:30) - If a person is divorced after committing adultery, can they get remarried? Larry, TX (33:39) - Ezekiel 36, 37, and 38 include a prophecy that the nation of Israel will reassemble after being scattered. Did this come true after they returned from the Babylonian exile, or when they became a nation in 1948? Wild, YouTube (37:39) - Some Christians say generational curses exist, but some say it doesn't. What is the truth? Carrie, YouTube (43:14) - How were Abel, Noah, and Abraham considered righteous, when they didn't have the Holy Spirit? Robert, VA (46:46) - Where did the stories of Noah being mocked and Mary Magdalene being a scarlet come from? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

Pastor Taylor Shippy - Daniel 5:1-31A mysterious hand appears on the wall in the middle of a royal feast.No one knows what it means.No one can make sense of it.But Daniel can.And what he reveals is far more sobering than anyone expected.In Daniel 5, we encounter a king confronted with a message he cannot ignore—and a warning that reaches far beyond an ancient Babylonian banquet. What does the handwriting on the wall have to say to us today?Come listen as we consider the weight of the writing—and discover a surprising word of hope hidden on the other side of judgment.

After asking when the LORD would intervene by chastening Judah and receiving the shocking answer that it would be quite soon by the hand of the Babylonians, Habakkuk is so taken aback that he asks how the LORD could answer in that fashion. Yet even here, Habakkuk's faith, though tested and causing perplexity, expects that the LORD does indeed have an answer - He is God and He is eternal and His plan will prevail!

Before you listen and study part 2 of lesson 1 on Leviticus you MUST study and listen to part 1.  It is the foundation and part 1 and 2 both help us understand key aspects of Leviticus that make it more than relevant for us today in the 21st century.  Here's the link … https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/leviticus-lesson-1-part-1-introduction/?token=bd9a68b4093962bb33ed1a825886d98b I did A.I. searches on aspects of the priesthood of the ancient Babylonians, Assyrians, and Egyptians.  Below is a summary of these searches. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ BABYLON The primary leadership roles included the head priest (Urigallu), ritual exorcists (Ashipu), lamentation singers (Kalû or Gala), and administrative overseers (Sangha). Leadership and Administrative Priests Urigallu: The supreme head of the temple priesthood who directed major seasonal rites, temple music, and rituals. Sangha (Shangu): High administrators or general sacrificers responsible for managing temple properties, finances, and secular-religious operations. Ashipu: Exorcists and sorcerers who used magical rites and spells to ward off demons, curses, and sickness. Asu: Temple physicians who combined herbal remedies with magical incantations to treat physical ailments. Kalû (Gala): Specialized lamentation singers and musicians who performed soothing ritual wails and songs to appease deities like Inanna. Barû: Seers and diviners who predicted future events by interpreting omens, animal entrails, and dreams. ASSYRIA In ancient Assyrian religion, the king acted as the supreme high priest (šangû) of the national god Aššur. Within the physical temples, specialized scholarly priests managed rituals, healing, and divine maintenance. They belonged to the ērib bīti ("those who enter the temple") class. Major Priestly Roles Šangû: The standard administrative priest or sacrificer who oversaw temple property, maintenance, and regular offerings. Āšipu (Exorcist / Incantation Priest): Specialized in magic, healing, medical-spiritual care, and driving away evil demons or reversing bad omens. Kalû (Lamentation Priest): Chanted soothing prayers and musical liturgies in the Emesal dialect to calm the hearts of angry gods. Bārû (Diviner / Haruspex): Read the future and determined divine will by inspecting sheep livers (extispicy) or observing astrological signs. Išippu (Purification Priest): Handled sacred cleansing rites, including the critical "mouth washing" (mīs pî) ceremony used to consecrate and animate divine statues. EGYPT CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES … https://www.egypttoursportal.com/en-us/blog/ancient-egyptian-civilization/ancient-egyptian-priests/   https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1026/clergy-priests--priestesses-in-ancient-egypt/ Ancient Egypt had a structured priesthood where individuals were called hem-netjer ("servant of the god"). Most served part-time in monthly rotations and their main function is to care for the god or gods. The hierarchy ranged from the pharaoh—the ultimate high priest—down to purification staff, encompassing specialized roles for daily worship, funerals, and temple administration. High-Ranking Priests First Prophet (High Priest): The top administrator of a specific major temple, such as the High Priest of Amun at Karnak, holding immense political and economic power. Sem Priests: Specialized funerary priests who wore leopard skins and presided over the "Opening of the Mouth" ceremony during burials. Specialized Ritual Priests Lector Priests (Reader Priests): Scholars who carried papyrus scrolls and chanted magical spells, hymns, and liturgical texts during temple rituals and funerals. Wab Priests (Pure Priests): The foundational rank of everyday priests responsible for physical washing, carrying the god's shrine, and handling daily food offerings. Hour Watchers (Astronomer Priests): Specialists who tracked the stars and time to determine the precise hours for nocturnal and dawn religious rituals. _________________________________________________________ In this lesson we talked about repentance and revival.  I mentioned an article by Franklin Graham where he suggests that before revival must be preceded by repentance.  Here's the link to that awesome article you MUST read. https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/articles/franklin-graham-repentance-brings-revival I thought you might be interested in Rabbi Eliezer's statement to his talmideem, his disciples, to repent one day before you die.  When his students asked how anyone could know the exact day of death, he answered that a person should therefore repent every single day, living each day as if it were the last.    The Core Dialogue The Statement: Rabbi Eliezer taught, "Repent one day before your death" . The Question: His disciples asked, "Does a man know on which day he will die?" The Answer: He replied, "All the more reason to repent today, lest you die tomorrow. Thus, all your days are spent in repentance."  In other words you “live again” with a focus on turning to God continually.    Check out these awesome websites that will add to our understanding … [1] 

What can the Book of Habakkuk teach us about faith in God during suffering, injustice and difficult times? Set in the Kingdom of Judah around 605 BC, Habakkuk wrestles with questions believers still ask today: Why does God allow evil? Why does He sometimes appear silent? And can we trust Him when circumstances seem hopeless? In this Bible study, we explore Habakkuk chapters 1–3, the coming Babylonian invasion of Judah, God's judgment upon Babylon, and Habakkuk's remarkable journey from anguish and confusion to unwavering faith. Discover the powerful meaning of Habakkuk 3:17–19, where the prophet declares that even amid devastation and loss, “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD.” The message of Habakkuk remains profoundly relevant today: God is not absent in times of trouble. His purposes will ultimately prevail. #Habakkuk #BibleStudy #BibleProphecy #ChristianFaith #TrustGod #OldTestament #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching Bible Made Easy Podcast: Bible based lessons through the lens of God's eternal love for humanity and His desire to reconcile all things to Himself. 

Welcome back!Right as I was about to publish this episode my youngest teen burst into my office to tell me of the passing of Tim Curry … right on the coattails of Dolly … dang long live these immortal legends.So, this episode revolves around eclipses.Causation and correlationDo eclipses cause deaths of kings or the coolest icons? No. But sometimes intense or memorable things happen close to these events that feel connected.Eclipse clockwork strikes every six months activating the lunar nodes. The nodes are a point in space where the orbit of the moon crosses the path of the sun.These are the cosmic crossroads of the sun, moon, and earth.Here we are, pausing to take a breath at the intersection.Prompts:What area of your life this eclipse is visiting?How are you addressing what is out of sorts or going sideways?What is asking to be recalibrated?And what kind of sandwich is this eclipse serving up… (listen to the episode for this thought experiment).In case our path's are crossing for the first time — hi I'm April: artist, mother, founder of themoonismycalendar

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God's Word. Today's readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 37–39; 2 John Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this August 25th episode, Hunter leads us through Jeremiah 37–39 and the letter of 2 John. In Jeremiah, Jerusalem is surrounded by the Babylonian army while King Zedekiah struggles between fear, pride, and the truth God speaks through the prophet. Although Zedekiah repeatedly seeks Jeremiah's counsel, he remains unwilling to trust and obey what he hears. His fear of others and his desire to preserve his position eventually cost him his freedom, his kingdom, and even his sight. Then, in 2 John, we hear an invitation to walk in truth and love. John reminds us that the life of Christ is not shaped by fear, pride, or anxious control, but by remaining rooted in the love and teaching of Jesus. Today's devotion invites us to examine the voices guiding our lives. Pride and fear can leave us spiritually blind and imprisoned, but the love of God opens our eyes, frees our hearts, and enables us to walk in mercy, grace, and truth. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Blinded by pride and fear, Zedekiah's fate stands as a stark warning for us all. He could not hear or see the word of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah. Instead, he clung tightly to his own life, his position, and his fears. In the end, everything he was so desperate to avoid came to pass. His city fell, his freedom was taken, and his eyes were put out. He became a prisoner and was led away to Babylon, just as Jeremiah had faithfully warned him. Pride and fear make harsh and cruel masters. Zedekiah's story is one of gradually yielding himself to their grip. Again and again, he hears the truth, but he cannot bring himself to trust it. He wants Jeremiah's counsel, but he is afraid of what others will think. He wants deliverance, but he is unwilling to surrender control. He wants another outcome, but he cannot release the very things that are leading him toward destruction. When pride and fear rule within us, we also begin to lose our sight. We become prisoners of our own anxious striving, our need to control, our fear of being exposed, and our determination to be right. Pride tells us that we must preserve ourselves. Fear tells us that surrender is too dangerous. Together, they can make us deaf to the voice of God and blind to the path of life that is directly in front of us. But in today's reading from 2 John, we hear another way. It is a way marked by grace, mercy, truth, and love. John invites us to remain in the teaching of Christ and to walk in love. He reminds us to be diligent so that we do not lose what we have received. This is not a call to anxious religious striving. It is an invitation to remain rooted in the profound love God has for us and to let that love shape every step we take. It is in God's love that we find sight. It is in God's love that we find freedom. It is in God's love that we discover the truth about God, ourselves, and one another. As we root ourselves in the gospel, release our fears, and let go of our pride, we are freed from the blindness that once held us captive. We begin to see more clearly. We taste a deeper freedom. We become capable of receiving and sharing the love of Christ. Zedekiah clung tightly to his position and lost everything. Jesus shows us another way. He empties himself, gives himself away, and reveals that true life is found not in grasping but in surrender, not in control but in trust, and not in pride but in self-giving love. So what voice will guide you today? Will it be fear? Will it be pride? Or will it be the voice of the One who is grace, mercy, truth, and love? May we recognize and reject the voices of pride and fear in our lives. May we walk in God's love, see with clear eyes, and experience the fullness of mercy and grace that is ours in Christ. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

God Is Shaking His Church: Judgment, Restoration & the Return to Biblical Foundations | KIB 546 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing DESCRIPTION Is the shaking in the Church merely destruction—or could God be using judgment to prepare His people for restoration? In KIB 546, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake examine a powerful biblical pattern: when God's covenant people depart from His established foundations, judgment can become an instrument of restoration. Scripture repeatedly reveals a progression: ·      God establishes His order. ·      Mixture and compromise enter. ·      Prophetic warnings are given. ·      Repentance is resisted. ·      Judgment exposes and removes what is false. ·      A faithful remnant returns to covenant. ·      God restores upon the foundation He originally established. From the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding described in Ezra, to Jeremiah, Haggai, Josiah, Hebrews, Revelation, and the New Testament Church, the pattern remains remarkably consistent. Judgment does not necessarily mean that God has abandoned His people. His discipline can demonstrate precisely the opposite. Hebrews 12:6 teaches that the Lord disciplines those whom He loves. Dr. Lake explains why God may have to dismantle spiritual corruption, false doctrine, religious entertainment, prosperity thinking, celebrity culture, pagan mixture, and man-made traditions before genuine restoration can occur. The question for the remnant is not simply:  "God, will You revive what we have built?" A more important prayer may be:  "Father, remove everything we have built that prevents us from becoming what You intended." This episode examines the biblical sequence of judgment, remembrance, repentance, return, obedience, holiness, and restoration—and why understanding that process may be critical for the days ahead. God is not calling His people to invent another Christianity. He is calling His people back to the foundation. ·      Christ has not moved. ·      The Word has not changed. ·      The Kingdom cannot be shaken. The shaking reveals what God never built, so what He established can be seen clearly again. The remnant must return to Christ, biblical authority, holiness, obedience, covenant faithfulness, prayer, sound doctrine, the fear of the Lord, and the Holy Spirit's leadership. "Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken." — Hebrews 12:28 KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED Jeremiah 30:11 Jeremiah 1:10 Jeremiah 7:4 Jeremiah 29:10–14 Deuteronomy 30:1–3 Isaiah 28:16 1 Corinthians 3:11–13 Haggai 1:5–9 2 Kings 22:11 2 Kings 23 Hebrews 12:5–11 Hebrews 12:26–28 Revelation 2:4–5 Revelation 3:19 1 Peter 4:17 Ezekiel 9:6 Isaiah 10:20–21 Zephaniah 3:12–13 John 15:2 CALL TO ACTION The time has come for believers to examine everything by the Word of God. Ask the Father to reveal anything in your life that has been built upon human tradition, cultural compromise, Babylonian thinking, or a false spiritual foundation. Choose now to cooperate with God's restoration process. ·      Return to His Word. ·      Return to holiness. ·      Return to obedience. ·      Return to covenant faithfulness. ·      Return to Christ. If this teaching strengthens you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV, and SHARE this episode with believers who need to understand what may be happening in the Church during this season of shaking. Your engagement helps this message reach members of the remnant who may be searching for answers. Thank you to every friend and partner who faithfully stands with Biblical Life TV. Together, we are helping prepare and strengthen the remnant. TIMELINE / YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 — Biblical Life TV: Empowering the Remnant 01:31 — Welcome to Kingdom Intelligence Briefing 546 02:39 — Are We Coming Out of Babylonian Captivity? 05:33 — Understanding the Process of Judgment and Restoration 06:26 — Why Judgment Is Necessary in Covenant 08:00 — False Foundations, Compromise and Prophetic Warnings 10:00 — False Prophets and Religious Entertainment 13:30 — Judgment Can Be Corrective, Not Merely Destructive 14:00 — Jeremiah 30:11: God Disciplines His Covenant People 15:54 — God Is Bringing His People Back to Biblical Standards 17:00 — Jeremiah 1:10: God Tears Down Before He Rebuilds 19:00 — Pagan Mixture and End-Time Deception 22:09 — Babylonian Exile as Judgment and Purification 24:06 — False Confidence in Religious Institutions 25:00 — Jeremiah 29: Restoration After Exile 28:55 — Recognizing Mixture Within Modern Christianity 31:46 — SHUV: Return, Restore and Come Back to God 33:40 — Deuteronomy 30 and the Covenant Pattern of Return 36:32 — Judge Yourself Before Judgment Comes 37:45 — Judgment, Remembrance, Return, Obedience and Restoration 38:51 — Biblical Repentance Is Essential 40:50 — Christ Is the Only True Foundation 43:15 — Holy Fire Versus Strange Fire 46:08 — Haggai: When God Corrects Our Priorities 48:15 — Prosperity Begins With Covenant Faithfulness 49:00 — Josiah Rediscovers the Word of God 51:09 — Removing Idolatry Before Restoring Biblical Worship 54:21 — Judging Everything by the Word 57:45 — Build Your Life Upon the Written Word 58:44 — Rediscover the Word and Remove the Idols 01:01:19 — Christ, the True Cornerstone 01:02:23 — Hebrews 12: Discipline Produces Holiness 01:03:20 — Jesus Judges His Church in Revelation 01:04:40 — Judgment Begins at the House of God 01:05:30 — The Great Shaking of Hebrews 12 01:07:58 — God Reveals What Cannot Be Shaken 01:08:30 — Judgment Produces a Faithful Remnant 01:10:00 — Revival Versus Biblical Restoration 01:12:58 — A Different Prayer for the Church 01:13:52 — A Prophetic Framework for the Modern Church 01:15:20 — Christ and His Kingdom Have Not Moved 01:16:02 — Prayer: Remove Everything That Is Not of God 01:17:35 — Warning Against Financial Manipulation in Ministry 01:18:00 — Standing Through the Present Spiritual Attacks 01:20:26 — Believe God for Miracles During the Shaking 01:20:57 — Download This Week's KIB Study Guide

Waiting isn't doing nothing. Waiting on the Lord is staying faithful, obedient, hopeful, and fixed on God's Word until He accomplishes what He has promised. This sermon centers on one of the best-known promises in Isaiah: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…” — Isaiah 40:31 But the message makes an important distinction: waiting on God does not mean doing nothing. Biblical waiting is an active faith that trusts God, obeys God, stays fixed on His Word, and refuses to abandon its position simply because the answer has not arrived yet. The sermon begins with Israel in Babylonian captivity. Psalm 137 describes a discouraged people who had “hung their harps upon the willows.” Their circumstances had stolen their song. The message applies this personally: sin, disobedience, discouragement, and difficult circumstances can cause believers to lose their joy and stop singing. Yet those are often the very moments when praise is needed most. Isaiah 40 then changes the tone. God speaks comfort to His people. Their captivity is not the end of their story. God has not abandoned them, and deliverance is coming. That becomes the foundation of the message: God is still faithful—even while you're waiting.

Send us Fan MailA lot of Bible prophecy talk starts with charts and ends with confusion, so we go the opposite direction: we start with the question that controls everything. Do the Old Testament's prophetic promises point beyond Jesus, or do they converge on Him? Once you answer that, Daniel's famous “70 weeks” prophecy stops being a playground for endless speculation and becomes a Christ-centered timeline with real, readable claims. We work through a spirited panel conversation that ranges from the gospel going to the whole world to a blunt dispute over the deity of Christ and why clarity matters when you step into theological debates. From there, we introduce a new series on Daniel 9:24–27, read the text out loud, and explain the simple math behind the seventy “sevens” as 490 years. We also connect Daniel's framework to Jeremiah's 70-year Babylonian captivity prophecy, showing why Daniel likely expects consecutive fulfillment rather than gaps you have to invent. Then we slow down and focus on Daniel 9:24 itself, where the prophecy lists six outcomes like ending sin, reconciliation for iniquity, and sealing up vision and prophecy. We also put a popular end times assumption under the microscope: if people insist Daniel 9 teaches a seven-year tribulation, where is that word or idea actually stated? If you care about Bible prophecy, end times interpretation, Daniel's 70 weeks, and reading Scripture with precision, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves prophecy debates, and leave a review telling us what you think Daniel 9 is really saying.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

How did one Babylonian priest's retirement change the course of astrological history?This Sunday tune in as Liv cover's a topic you may be currently experiencing or will soon. Your Saturn Return. Every 29.5 years this 'great cosmic teacher' returns to the same spot in the cosmos as the day you were born. Marking a season which invites karmic change in your life. Listen along as Liv covers the basic origins of astrology as we know it, followed by influential people who have helped to mold the idea of our Saturn Returns, ending with what this spiritual experience means for you and when to mark your calendars. Listen to The Maiden, The Mother, and The Crone: A Cozy Spiritual Conversation on Youtube - https://youtu.be/sKz6okLhK-Y?si=hAOGaSZXdo2Aa_e8SEND IN YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES HERE: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasFOR MORE CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MetaPsycKicksOR READ THE BLOG: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/journalOR JOIN PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/metapsyckicks——-BOOK A PSYCHIC MEDIUM READING:Olivia the Medium: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/liv-readings-----CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro2:34 - Saturn Return Defined5:17 - Origins of Astrology8:29 - Berossus: Backstory of a Priest11:26 - Quick Recap. 112:12 - Tetrabiblios & Claudius Ptolemy13:38 - Quick Recap. 215:37 - Saturn Returns: A Breakdown17:31 - Who Coined 'Saturn Return'?25:39 - Saturn & World History28:17 - Saturn's 3 Returns & You31:54 - Growth & Karma35:41 - Thanks for Listening-----RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:YouTube Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-youtube-setupPodcast Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-podcasting-setupOther Divination Tools: ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/other-divination-toolsDISCLAIMER: This description might contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!-----WHAT ARE YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES QUIZ: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasSEND IN YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES HERE: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasWEBSITE AND BLOG:www.metapsyckicks.comEMAIL: metapsyckicks@gmail.com——-SAY HI ON SOCIAL:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Np1K0QH8e-EDHhIxX-FaAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapsyckicksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapsyckicks?lang=enOlivia The Medium:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/oliviathemedium/Threads -https://www.threads.net/@oliviathemedium?invite=4Email - oliviathemedium@gmail.com——-Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_astrologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astrologyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-horoscopeshttps://www.britannica.com/summary/astrologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_astrologyhttps://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/berossus-babylonian-4th-3rd-century-priest-chronicler-whose-work-has-some-bearing-on-iranian-history/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrabibloshttps://starsine.medium.com/saturn-in-astrology-the-great-teacher-of-time-and-growth-8e906674144chttps://pepsic.bvsalud.org/pdf/jung/v40n1/en_02.pdfhttps://www.chani.com/astro-education/saturn-return#Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] awaits in this thought-provoking and deeply expositional study, "The Appointed Time #5: From Desolation to Restoration." This outstanding presentation takes us on a remarkable journey through the prophecies of Daniel, revealing the powerful timeline of God's plan for His people and His Holy City. We delve into the mysterious phrase "the abomination of desolation," uncovering its historical fulfilments and its profound connection to our future hope. This is a wonderful and inspiring exploration of Scripture that will strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God's unfolding purpose.We begin by examining the abomination of desolation, a pattern of false worship and desecration that appears not once, but four times in Daniel's prophecy. From Antiochus Epiphanes' defilement of the temple in 167 BC, to the Roman armies surrounding Jerusalem in AD 70, we see the tragic consequences of rejecting God's Son. But the prophecy doesn't end there; it points forward to a third and final abomination, the Dome of the Rock, a structure that has stood on the Temple Mount for centuries.This brings us to the heart of the study: the incredible time periods of the 1290 and 1335 days. By applying the day-for-a-year principle, we trace the 1290 years from the Babylonian invasions (599-598 BC) to the completion of the Dome of the Rock (691-692 AD). This revelation provides a solid anchor for understanding the final 1335-year period, which points to a future date of immense significance—a time of blessing and resurrection.Join us as we work through the 2300-day prophecy of Daniel 8, exploring the vision of the Ram and the Goat and the rise of the Roman horn. This is a challenging but rewarding study that builds to an incredible climax: the hope of the resurrection, the cleansing of the sanctuary, and the ultimate restoration of all things under the Kingdom of God. We pray this study encourages you to watch and pray, longing for that appointed day.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: From Desolation to Restoration01:36 - Four Key Questions02:29 - The Four Occurrences of the Abomination03:33 - Defining the Abomination of Desolation04:27 - The First Abomination: Antiochus Epiphanes06:05 - The Second Abomination: Rome in AD 7016:47 - The Roman Power Given by God18:56 - Daniel 9: The Ongoing Desolation20:44 - The 2300 Days: A Time of Trampling24:36 - 1967 and the Cleansing of the Sanctuary29:20 - The Three Abominations Summarised30:04 - The 1290 Days: A Start and a Finish33:33 - The Third Abomination: The Dome of the Rock38:27 - The 1335 Days: The Final Blessing41:09 - The Sequential Timeline: A New Understanding44:19 - 2026/2027 and the Hope of the Resurrection45:42 - One Day... The Restoration of All Things49:19 - Conclusion: Watching and Praying**Bible Verse Category:**

Joy is the most vulnerable emotion. "Joy is vulnerable. That's why we are afraid to feel it. Don't squander hopeful moments by waiting for the other shoe to drop. Lean in and practice gratitude." -​Bremen Brown It takes courage to be happy. Psalm 126 celebrates God's power to deliver and restore Israel, moving between gratitude for what has already occurred and hope for what remains to come. The psalm likely emerged during Israel's return from Babylonian exile, a moment when the community could look back on devastating loss yet forward to complete restoration. “Whenever I read Psalm 126, the phrase “delirious with joy” leaps to mind. What emerges in the opening verses here is a portrait of people whose wildest dreams somehow came true and they discover that they just cannot stop giggling over it” — Scott Hoezee In the opening three verses of Psalm 126, the ancient people of God are recalling their deliverance from hell. They had spent 70 long years in the Babylonian captivity, exiled from everything that had defined and enriched their lives. They had lost everything. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken us?” That's exactly how they felt. Things seemed hopeless. They could see no way out, so when the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, they couldn't believe it. “We were like men who dream.” They hardly dared to believe what had just happened. Their God had actually intervened in the affairs of nations so powerful that they had nearly destroyed God's people. Yahweh had raised up the Persians to defeat the Babylonians who had taken Israel captive. Then the king of Persia promptly set the captives free. After 70 years of Babylonian Captivity, the first Israelis came back home. Stan Mast Psalms 126:1-3 NIVWhen the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalms 126:4 NIV“Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.” Psalms 126:5 NIV“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”We are active participants in the making and breaking of our own joy Psalms 126:6 NIV“Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” Sometimes we protect ourselves from future disappointment by refusing to fully enjoy present blessings. The gospel is an invitation into joy that cannot be stolen. God doesn't waste tears.

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The good news is that God specializes in restoring and rebuilding lives. Millions of people have experienced His grace and power. They have seen God pick them up out of the ruins and turn their lives around.Main Points:1. Today there are many whose lives are falling apart. Their marriages have been destroyed. There is conflict and difficulty within the family relationships.  Many have experienced collapse due to sin and rebellion against God. They have left behind a trail of mistakes, failures, and poor decisions. Others battle addictions and brokenness. Where there was once health and vitality, there is now rubble and debris.2. Maybe you need God's restoration power in your life and you wonder where to start? How do you begin to pick up the pieces of a life that has been broken apart? The answer is to follow the example of Ezra. Rebuild the altar. 3. With humility, rebuild the altar in your life. No, not a physical altar or a piece of furniture where you would kneel to pray. Building an altar means you are turning to God for help. You are establishing a relationship with God. You are reaching out in prayer to a God of grace. He's a God who wants to restore.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Kings 25:1,9 - “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his whole army. He set fire to the temple of the Lord, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down. The whole Babylonian army under the commander of the imperial guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.”Ezra 3:3 - “Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the Lord, both the morning and evening sacrifices.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

In this episode I propose a new theory about the origins of the so-called Chaldean order of the planets, as well as the assignment of the seven traditional planets to the days of the week. In ancient times, a specific sequence of the planets arose known as the order of the seven-zoned sphere, which goes: Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. In modern times, this is often called the "Chaldean order", because the 5th-century CE writer Macrobius referred to it as the "system of the Chaldeans." For a long time, it was mistakenly thought that this meant it came from ancient Babylonian or Mesopotamian astrologers, but we now know there is no trace of it in that tradition. In Macrobius's era, the word "Chaldean" had simply become a generic term for "astrologer", so when he refers to it like this, what he really means is "the system of the astrologers." So, where did this system come from, and when was it introduced? While historians have long known that this planetary order was popularized during the Hellenistic era, the standard assumption has been that it was first developed by astronomers, or Pythagoreans, or some other group, and then only later incorporated into astrology. In some academic sources this shift, which radically moved the Sun to the center of the planets, is notably glossed over, largely because scholars don't really know where it came from or how it happened. In this lecture, I propose the exact opposite: that this system was actually first popularized, and potentially even invented, by astrologers in Egypt in the 2nd century BCE, starting with the group of texts Hermetic surrounding Nechepso and Petosiris. From the 2nd century BCE forward, this order became widely adopted across different scientific, philosophical, and religious traditions, eventually becoming the underlying rationale for the names of the seven days of the week. My primary goals with this episode are to: 1) Demonstrate that this planetary order originated with the astrologers working in Egypt in the 2nd century BCE. 2) Demonstrate that the days of the week which are derived from it also may have originated with these same astrologers in Egypt during that same time period. This is episode 544 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:07:36 Early Planetary Orders00:15:58 Plato's Order00:22:32 Eratosthenes & The Hellenistic Shift00:27:00 The Seven-Zoned Sphere00:39:57 Nechepso and Petosiris00:51:33 The Seven-Zoned Sphere as a Conceptual Construct00:52:00 The Hermetic Conceptual Constructs01:24:43 Stoic Philosophy & The Heart01:44:26 Supposed Pythagorean Connection01:48:54 Planetary Significations Derived from the Seven-Zoned Sphere02:21:22 Decans and Monomoiria02:31:56 Planetary Days and Hours02:58:28 Ptolemy's Cosmological Model03:11:07 Concluding Remarks03:23:28 Credits Watch the Video Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yIa5eyDdiI - – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In this Bible Story, we were introduced to Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The three young men are specially chosen out of the Judaen captives to sit under the king as wise men. King Nebuchadnezzar attempts to indoctrinate them into Babylonian ways, however they prove that following the Lord proves to be more useful for human flourishing. This story is inspired by Daniel 1:1-16. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Daniel 1:8 from the King James Version.Episode 162: The kingdoms of Israel and Judah had fallen and the men of nobility were taken captive. Among these handsome and well educated men were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. These four feared God and though they were brought into the King's court to be influenced, God used them to skillfully influence the King and his men instead.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today's readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this Bible Story, Jeremiah witnesses the downfall of Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar uses the Chaldean army to lay waste to all of Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of people are taken captive, and the remaining rulers of Judah are beheaded and trampled. Jeremiah, however, is spared from the Babylonians, and is given a choice to go to Babylon and live comfortably, or remain with his people. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36:15-21 & 2 Kings 25:3-21 & Jeremiah 32, 33, 38, 39, 40:1-6, 52. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jeremiah 38:20 from the King James Version.Episode 159: Jeremiah, still captive in the courthouse of Judah, was praying to God when he received a Word from Him that Hanamel would soon be coming to sell him his land in Anathoth. But this was about more than relieving his uncle of a burden, it was God's way of showing the people what He would do for them. So Jeremiah continued to preach the Word of God to the people and he continued to receive beatings from them. One day, he was summoned by King Zedekiah to give him the truth of the situation and though he spoke honestly to the King, he did not follow Jeremiah's advice. Yet even as the gates of the courthouse were being broken down, God protected Jeremiah and gave him mercy.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Bible Story, we learn about King Zedekiah's stubbornness against the Babylonians. He fights against them despite Jeremiah's warnings. Jeremiah continues to warn people that fighting against Babylon is a vain attempt - like grasping at air. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36:10-16 & 2 Kings 24:18-25:2 & Jeremiah 37. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jeremiah 37:17 from the King James Version.Episode 158: Jeremiah, still captive in the courthouse of Judah, was praying to God when he received a Word from Him that Hanamel would soon be coming to sell him his land in Anathoth. But this was about more than relieving his uncle of a burden, it was God's way of showing the people what He would do for them. So Jeremiah continued to preach the Word of God to the people and he continued to receive beatings from them. One day, he was summoned by King Zedekiah to give him the truth of the situation and though he spoke honestly to the King, he did not follow Jeremiah's advice. Yet even as the gates of the courthouse were being broken down, God protected Jeremiah and gave him mercy.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Origin of the Zodiac has been rediscovered in Gwynedd, North Wales.Thousands of years older than the Babylonian and Egyptian zodiacs, perhaps even older than Gobekli Tepe, the features on the ground in North Wales actually determined the choice of stars for the constellations in the heavens above.In rediscovering the origin of the modern constellations, so too has been rediscovered the 'cipher' connecting the history of the world we know and understand, to the pre-history world of myth and mystery.If true, the Star Maps of Gwynedd may change everything we believe about our recent history.Hundreds of hours of painstaking research, hieroglyph interpretation and language translation identify all the features of the present zodiac and circumpolar constellations across the land features of Gwynedd. This information is presented in maps of the ground and star maps correlated with the same in the night sky above. The myth is explained and retranslated, as are the landmarks and the corresponding astrological icons associated with each of the signs of the zodiac.Prepare for a journey across the heavens and back in time, crossing into the world that existed before the Great Flood.Hugh Evans studied Astrophysics at university, graduated in aeronautical engineering, subsequently qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He now applies his scientific interest, engineering rigor and professional scrutiny to a lifelong passion for history and the stars; offering a new perspective and rediscovering the story of the ancients. Hugh has invested thousands of hours of painstaking research, site visits, hieroglyph interpretation and language translation to identify all the features of the present zodiac and circumpolar constellations across the land features of Gwynedd, North Wales. Thousands of years older than the Babylonian and Egyptian zodiacs, perhaps even older than Göbekli Tepe, the features on the ground in North Wales actually determined the choice of stars for the constellations in the heavens above. He is the author of The Origins of the Zodiac, Cadair Idris and the Star Maps of Gwynedd.https://originofthezodiac.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

“Why date John’s Gospel earlier than the modern consensus?” This question opens a discussion on the dating of biblical texts, alongside intriguing inquiries about the identity of Melchizedek and the implications of Genesis 1 regarding the Trinity. Other topics include the reality of dinosaurs in relation to the creation story and the reliability of different biblical texts. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:40 – Why do you date John’s Gospel earlier than the modern consensus? 17:27 – Gen 1 the Spirit is named and the Father is named but Jesus isn't. Could the face of the waters be a reference to him? 32:07 – Who was Melchizedek and there an actual order based on him? 40:10 – Are dinosaurs real? Scientists say they lived like 70 million years ago. But that doesn't seem to work with the creation story in Genesis, where the animals were created after Adam and Eve. 44:57 – In your video on the Ark of the Covenant, you said you believed the Ark was destroyed by the Babylonians. How could they have done that given the story of Uzzah, who just touched it and died? 50:00 – A Protestant told me that the Alexandrian texts of the Bible were not reliable because they were so far away geographically from the origin point that they would have been corrupted. I believe his conclusion was that therefore the King James Version is the only reliable version of the Bible. What do you make of this?

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today's readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.