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Sunday Service (2/1/26) // Revelation 13: 11-14 (ESV) // The Second Beast // 11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence,[a] and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of[b] the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived.Footnotesa. Revelation ⁠13:12⁠ Or on its behalfb. Revelation ⁠13:14⁠ Or on behalf of⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Revelation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#BookofRevelation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#BibleStudy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mbchicago⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mbcchicago⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Bible⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#versebyverse⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#sermon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#sermons⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#sermononline⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#bookofrevelation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#bookofrevelations⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#revelation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#revelations⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#newtestament⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#scripture⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#verses⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#lessons⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#church⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#chicago⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#livechurch⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#churchlive⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#chicagochurch⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#chicagochurches⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#prophecy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#prophetic⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#jesus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#jesuschrist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#israel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#jerusalem⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT USZelle to: info@mbchicago.orgWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This video focuses on Revelation chapter 13, verses 11-14, discussing the emergence and characteristics of the second beast, identified as the false prophet (0:51-1:01). Pastor Daniel Batarseh outlines three main points concerning this figure: his identity, his mission, and his authority (4:06-4:45).Here's a breakdown of the key points:Identity of the Second Beast (4:47-18:45):The second beast rises "out of the earth" (5:58-6:01), differentiating him from the first beast who came from the sea. This suggests a worldly origin, rather than a divine one (9:15-10:06).He is described as having "two horns like a lamb" but speaking "like a dragon" (10:30-10:35). This signifies an outward appearance of innocence and harmlessness (11:18-11:23) but an underlying demonic influence, as his words reveal his true, Satanic nature (12:28-12:36, 17:38-17:43).The pastor emphasizes the importance of discerning false teachers by evaluating the content of their message against God's word, rather than their appearance, charisma, or supposed miracles (16:46-17:15).Mission of the Second Beast (23:48-36:15):The primary mission of the false prophet is to compel the inhabitants of the earth to worship the first beast, the Antichrist (27:10-27:31).This false prophet completes a "satanic trinity," mimicking the Holy Spirit's role by directing worship towards the Antichrist, who is presented as a false Christ (28:15-29:17, 30:21-30:31).He will leverage the Antichrist's apparent resurrection from a mortal wound (30:42-31:11) to convince people of the Antichrist's divinity and worthiness of worship (31:13-31:28).This ultimately culminates in a one-world religion focused on the Antichrist, alongside the one-world government (31:51-32:11). The pastor notes humanity's innate desire to worship, which can be misdirected towards idols (33:16-35:19).Authority of the Second Beast (36:29-45:10):The false prophet will perform "great signs," including making fire come down from heaven (37:12-37:17), which are genuine miracles.These powerful miracles are allowed by God as an act of judgment upon those who

Sunday Service (1/18/26) // Revelation 13:1-2 (ESV) // The First Beast // 13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority.#DanielBatarseh #Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #sermon #sermons #sermononline #bookofrevelation #bookofrevelations #revelation #revelations #newtestament #scripture #verses #lessons #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #prophecy #prophetic #jesus #jesuschrist #israel #jerusalemWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT USZelle to: info@mbchicago.orgWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sunday Service (1/11/26) // Revelation 12: 13-17 (ESV) // Satan Thrown Down to Earth13 And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. 14 But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. 15 The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. 16 But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. 17 Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood[a] on the sand of the sea.Footnotesa. Revelation 12:17 Some manuscripts And I stood, connecting the sentence with 13:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BookofRevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BibleStudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbcchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Bible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#versebyverse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermononline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#newtestament⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#scripture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#verses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#livechurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#churchlive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophecy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophetic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesuschrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT USZelle to: info@mbchicago.orgWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sunday Service (1/4/26) // Revelation 12:7-12 (ESV) // Satan Thrown Down to Earth7 Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. 10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers[a] has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. 11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. 12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!”Footnotesa. Revelation 12:10 Or brothers and sisters#DanielBatarseh #Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #sermon #sermons #sermononline #bookofrevelation #bookofrevelations #revelation #revelations #newtestament #scripture #verses #lessons #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #prophecy #prophetic #jesus #jesuschrist #israel #jerusalemWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

Sunday Service (12/14/25) // Revelation 12:1-6 (ESV) // The Woman and the Dragon 12 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. 3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems. 4 His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. 5 She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule[a] all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, 6 and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which she is to be nourished for 1,260 days.Footnotesa. Revelation 12:5 Greek shepherd#DanielBatarseh #Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #sermon #sermons #sermononline #bookofrevelation #bookofrevelations #revelation #revelations #newtestament #scripture #verses #lessons #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #prophecy #prophetic #jesus #jesuschrist #israel #jerusalemWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

Sunday Service (11/30/25) // Revelation 11:3-14 (ESV) // The Two Witnesses1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, 2 but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. 3 And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5 And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes. If anyone would harm them, this is how he is doomed to be killed. 6 They have the power to shut the sky, that no rain may fall during the days of their prophesying, and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague, as often as they desire. 7 And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that rises from the bottomless pit[a] will make war on them and conquer them and kill them, 8 and their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city that symbolically[b] is called Sodom and Egypt, where their Lord was crucified. 9 For three and a half days some from the peoples and tribes and languages and nations will gaze at their dead bodies and refuse to let them be placed in a tomb, 10 and those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and make merry and exchange presents, because these two prophets had been a torment to those who dwell on the earth. 11 But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. 12 Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. 13 And at that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.14 The second woe has passed; behold, the third woe is soon to come.Footnotesa. Revelation 11:7 Or the abyssb. Revelation 11:8 Greek spiritually⁠⁠⁠⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BookofRevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BibleStudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbcchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Bible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#versebyverse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermononline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#newtestament⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#scripture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#verses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#livechurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#churchlive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophecy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophetic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesuschrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT USZelle to: info@mbchicago.orgWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sunday Service (11/23/25) // Revelation 11:1-2 (ESV) // The Two Witnesses11 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, 2 but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. ⁠⁠⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#Revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#BookofRevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#BibleStudy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbcchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#Bible⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#versebyverse⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermononline⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelation⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookofrevelations⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelation⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#revelations⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#newtestament⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#scripture⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#verses⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#church⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#livechurch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#churchlive⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurches⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophecy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#prophetic⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#jesuschrist⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT USZelle to: info@mbchicago.orgWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This weekend, Tyler continued the Bible Study series by teaching through the book of Micah, a prophet who confronts Israel's long history of idolatry and injustice while also pointing forward to the hope of Christmas. One of the central passages he addressed was Micah 6:8, a verse many people view as inspirational—yet in its original context, it is actually a rebuke. Micah 6:8 reveals God's standard for His people: Act Justly — live with integrity, righteousness, and fairness toward others. Love Mercy — show compassion and steadfast love, especially toward the vulnerable. Walk Humbly with God — reject pride, and live in dependence on God rather than self. However, Tyler emphasized that Micah 6:8 ultimately exposes our inability to meet this standard on our own. Like Israel, we repeatedly fall short—no matter how disciplined, sincere, or well-intentioned we may be. This is why Micah points us beyond human effort to the coming King, the one born in Bethlehem, whose strength is divine and whose leadership is perfect. No matter how hard we try, our efforts alone can't reach God's summit. We need a Savior who not only shows the way but becomes the way—lifting us, forgiving us, and leading us into the life Micah describes.

This weekend, Tyler led us in a Bible Study Weekend focusing on the book of Haggai and its timeless relevance for rebuilding our spiritual lives. Haggai, a post-exilic prophet, was tasked with motivating the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after returning from Babylonian exile. The people had begun the work but became stagnant due to opposition and fear. Haggai's message addressed this spiritual stagnation, calling the people to: Restore the presence of God – Recognize that God's presence is central to life, not just religious ritual. Renew your hope in the future – Trust God's promises even when the work seems small or slow. Rededicate yourself to holiness – Align hearts with God's law, ensuring that actions are not corrupted by sin. God will reverse the curse – Obedience and faithfulness allow God to reverse the curse and restore His people. Tyler highlighted that Haggai's short, direct mission demonstrates a practical formula to reverse spiritual stagnation, applicable to modern struggles like sin, addiction, depression, or complacency. This timeless message finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who keeps God's promises, brings His presence into our lives, and frees us from the power of sin. Will you invite God to restore your heart, renew hope, and transform your life?

Welcome to part 24 of the Walking Through the Bible series! In this episode, Jenny explores the Book of Joel, a minor prophetic book in the Old Testament. She discusses the historical context, the central theme of the locust plague, and the call to repentance. The episode delves into the prophetic fulfillment of Joel's messages, particularly regarding the Day of the Lord and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Jenny emphasizes the importance of understanding these prophecies in their historical context and their relevance for modern believers, highlighting themes of judgment, restoration, and the presence of God with His people.To grab the entire Walking Through the Bible Series and the pdf that accompanies this series, be sure to download The Rooted Truth App in Google Play or the App Store and create a free account! Don't want the app? No problem. Head to www.therootedtruth.com/join to snag it for free online. Join us at the 2025 Rooted Conference Nov 7-8, 2025 as we dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture"! Get your ticket here: www.therootedtruth.com/conference

Welcome to part 25 of the Walking Through the Bible series! Today we are diving into the Minor Prophet, Micah.In this episode, Jenny explores the Book of Micah, highlighting its themes of judgment, restoration, social justice, and messianic prophecies. She discusses Micah's role as a rural prophet during a time of moral decay and corruption in Israel and Judah, emphasizing the importance of covenant faithfulness and the call for justice and humility. The conversation also delves into Micah's prophecies regarding the coming of Jesus and the establishment of the kingdom of God, ultimately concluding with a message of hope and the significance of living out justice and mercy in today's world.To grab the entire Walking Through the Bible Series and the pdf that accompanies this series, be sure to download The Rooted Truth App in Google Play or the App Store and create a free account! Don't want the app? No problem. Head to ⁠www.therootedtruth.com/join⁠ to snag it for free online. Join us at the 2025 Rooted Conference Nov 7-8, 2025 as we dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture"! Get your ticket here: ⁠www.therootedtruth.com/conference⁠

Welcome to part 25 of the Walking Through the Bible series! Today we are diving into the Minor Prophet, Micah.In this episode, Jenny explores the Book of Micah, highlighting its themes of judgment, restoration, social justice, and messianic prophecies. She discusses Micah's role as a rural prophet during a time of moral decay and corruption in Israel and Judah, emphasizing the importance of covenant faithfulness and the call for justice and humility. The conversation also delves into Micah's prophecies regarding the coming of Jesus and the establishment of the kingdom of God, ultimately concluding with a message of hope and the significance of living out justice and mercy in today's world.To grab the entire Walking Through the Bible Series and the pdf that accompanies this series, be sure to download The Rooted Truth App in Google Play or the App Store and create a free account! Don't want the app? No problem. Head to ⁠www.therootedtruth.com/join⁠ to snag it for free online. Join us at the 2025 Rooted Conference Nov 7-8, 2025 as we dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture"! Get your ticket here: ⁠www.therootedtruth.com/conference⁠

Welcome to part 24 of the Walking Through the Bible series! In this episode, Jenny explores the Book of Joel, a minor prophetic book in the Old Testament. She discusses the historical context, the central theme of the locust plague, and the call to repentance. The episode delves into the prophetic fulfillment of Joel's messages, particularly regarding the Day of the Lord and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Jenny emphasizes the importance of understanding these prophecies in their historical context and their relevance for modern believers, highlighting themes of judgment, restoration, and the presence of God with His people.To grab the entire Walking Through the Bible Series and the pdf that accompanies this series, be sure to download The Rooted Truth App in Google Play or the App Store and create a free account! Don't want the app? No problem. Head to www.therootedtruth.com/join to snag it for free online. Join us at the 2025 Rooted Conference Nov 7-8, 2025 as we dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture"! Get your ticket here: www.therootedtruth.com/conference

2/12/2025If you were blessed by this message, please feel free to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.svbaptistchurch.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ There you will find links to our other social platforms, years of recorded messages, statement of faith, and more.For online giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://svbckuna.churchtrac.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠God bless you!

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3/26/2025If you were blessed by this message, please feel free to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.svbaptistchurch.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ There you will find links to our other social platforms, years of recorded messages, statement of faith, and more.For online giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://svbckuna.churchtrac.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠God bless you!

Welcome to part 22 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. Today Jenny explores the Book of Ecclesiastes, discussing its unique and thought-provoking themes. She dives into the background of the book, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, and examines its central message about the meaning of life under the sun. The episode highlights the importance of fearing God and finding purpose beyond worldly possessions, emphasizing that true meaning is anchored in faith and a relationship with Jesus.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download our app The Rooted Truth in the App Store or Google Play and create a free account. Here is where you will find the updated pdf that accompanies this series. → Join us for the 2025 Rooted Conference where we will dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture". Grab your ticket here: https://www.therootedtruth.com/conference

Welcome to part 23 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. In this episode, Jenny explores the Song of Solomon, a poetic and passionate book of the Bible that delves into themes of love, marriage, and divine intimacy. She discusses its historical context, various interpretations, and the key themes of mutual pursuit, physical beauty, faithfulness, and the importance of timing in relationships. The episode emphasizes the significance of covenant love and how the Song of Solomon serves as a reminder of God's love for His people.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download our app The Rooted Truth in the App Store or Google Play and create a free account. Here is where you will find the updated pdf that accompanies this series. → Join us for the 2025 Rooted Conference where we will dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture". Grab your ticket here: ⁠https://www.therootedtruth.com/conference⁠

Welcome to part 22 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. Today Jenny explores the Book of Ecclesiastes, discussing its unique and thought-provoking themes. She dives into the background of the book, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, and examines its central message about the meaning of life under the sun. The episode highlights the importance of fearing God and finding purpose beyond worldly possessions, emphasizing that true meaning is anchored in faith and a relationship with Jesus.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download our app The Rooted Truth in the App Store or Google Play and create a free account. Here is where you will find the updated pdf that accompanies this series. → Join us for the 2025 Rooted Conference where we will dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture". Grab your ticket here: https://www.therootedtruth.com/conference

Welcome to part 23 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. In this episode, Jenny explores the Song of Solomon, a poetic and passionate book of the Bible that delves into themes of love, marriage, and divine intimacy. She discusses its historical context, various interpretations, and the key themes of mutual pursuit, physical beauty, faithfulness, and the importance of timing in relationships. The episode emphasizes the significance of covenant love and how the Song of Solomon serves as a reminder of God's love for His people.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download our app The Rooted Truth in the App Store or Google Play and create a free account. Here is where you will find the updated pdf that accompanies this series. → Join us for the 2025 Rooted Conference where we will dig into "The Last Days According to Scripture". Grab your ticket here: ⁠https://www.therootedtruth.com/conference⁠

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For this third lesson in our series, Stéphanie Rousselle invites us back into the book of Malachi, exploring its lively conversation between God and the Israelites. She likens the dialogue to a "ping pong, tennis match" that embodies a series of question-and-answer exchanges, both from God and His people. This format inspires reflections on the nature of prayer as an honest and open dialogue with God. You are invited to purchase the workbook that contains everything you need to take your experience of the Book of Malachi deeper! For each of the six lessons, you will find a complete listening guide, questions to go deeper (on your own, with a friend, or a group), as well as a worksheet to study further themes. Go to https://www.gospelspice.com/malachi for more. The book of Malachi teaches us about the depth and authenticity required in prayer. It challenges us to ask hard questions, ones that reveal our true desires and convictions, paralleling the Israelites who inquire about justice and God's presence in difficult times. This lesson focuses on understanding these questions within the context of Malachi chapters two and three. A key point discussed is the Israelites' question about justice, "Where is the God of justice?" This is a pivotal inquiry situated within a broader narrative of self-awareness and repentance among the Israelites. They grapple with topics such as their faithlessness, particularly in the context of divorce, which Scripture frames as a profound societal betrayal within their culture. Stéphanie draws connections between the book of Malachi and other Old or New Testament teachings, such as those found in Micah and Romans, highlighting themes of justice, grace, and God's redemptive love through Christ. The Israelites, through their treacherous actions towards one another, reveal a deeper spiritual unfaithfulness to God. The prophetic role of Malachi points to John the Baptist, the latter of whom prepares the way for Jesus, the ultimate messenger. We are invited to consider our own calling as modern-day messengers of God, akin to John the Baptist, as we share the gospel and prepare for Christ's return. Stéphanie discusses the contrast between justice and grace, illustrating that while justice, in its purest form, would condemn us, it is through grace, offered by Jesus, that we are saved. This grace is of utmost importance in the spiritual life, echoed through Scripture and the personal prayers of faith leaders like King David. Closing, in prayer Stéphanie asks for a renewed sense of gratitude and reverence for God's grace and for guidance to be faithful messengers of His word, underlining a central message of the book of Malachi: finding the God of grace in Christ and extending His message of redemption to the world. You are invited to join us on the Gospel Spice Prayer Bible Study, titled "The heart behind prayer" starting September 20, 2025! Details and registration here: https://www.gospelspice.com/prayer  There are a few things in our Christian life that we know we should do more, or at least better – and prayer just might top the list. Prayer is a mystery. Why would a conversation with a human have any influence on God's eternal, sovereign plan? It defies logic, and beckons love. How can God, the Almighty Lord of Hosts, be this close, this personal? It defies understanding, and beckons involvement. But, lack of time, inspiration, and discipline, combined with the ruthless tyranny of our busy lives, push prayer to the periphery, to the “one day I'll get to it” pile. And yet, we can excel at what we endeavor to undertake. So, why isn't prayer more of a spiritual priority? Could we develop a mindset around prayer that made it attractive, inspiring, even maybe delightful? What if we attuned our spiritual ears to listen to God, and our spiritual eyes to see His provision? As an unassuming student, I'm going to humbly offer to share the little I have learned from others about the joy of prayer. I will give us theology, practical tips, and useful resources, sharing what works for me as we, together, learn to pray. If you find prayer intimidating, or if your lack of prayer makes you feel guilty or “less than,” then this is the place for you! If you have been a student of prayer for many years, this is the place for you too! If you have breath in your lungs, then prayer can become one of the deepest joys of your day. Don't miss out! A PERSPECTIVE ABOUT PRAYER To pray is to believe that God not only hears, but that He responds. It is to stand in the gap for a broken world, wielding the authority of Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and trusting in the goodness of the Father. The question is not whether prayer works, but whether we are willing to pray the kinds of prayers that invite God's Kingdom into the darkest places of the earth—and of our own hearts. We may never fully understand the mechanics of prayer, or how it intersects with God's sovereignty, but we are not called to understand everything. We are called to be faithful. And faithfulness means showing up—in prayer, in persistence, in expectation. So today, let us pray not only for the comfort of our hearts, but for the transformation of the world. Let us take our place as image-bearers, co-laborers, and co-heirs. Let us believe that God is still listening—and still acting. Because He is. There's only one way to find out what might happen when we truly pray like this. Let's begin. THE MINDSET BEHIND THIS COURSE Before we begin, let me tell you the obvious: I don't really know how to pray. I'm a humble student and absolute beginner at the holy endeavor that is prayer. So, this course isn't really about what I've learned, or any wisdom I might have gathered. But, I've sat at the feet of many prayer warriors over the decades, through books and teachings. So, I'll share what I learned from them. Humility is going to be our primary heart posture! With each lesson, I will offer a few thoughts, practices, and ideas – with much humility, and not taking myself too seriously. I will also share her favorite books and resources about prayer. FInally, I will introduce you to some of the most influential prayer warriors of our history as the Body of Christ. Most importantly, I will invite YOU to pray! Learning to pray comes from praying. Our humble ambition is to inspire you to pray, and to give you a few tips on how to do that. Then, it's up to you! Prayer is a lifelong endeavor. Let's make it delightful together! So, let's get started. You are invited to join us on the Gospel Spice Prayer Bible Study, titled "The heart behind prayer" starting September 20, 2025! Details and registration here: https://www.gospelspice.com/prayer  There are a few things in our Christian life that we know we should do more, or at least better – and prayer just might top the list. Prayer is a mystery. Why would a conversation with a human have any influence on God's eternal, sovereign plan? It defies logic, and beckons love. How can God, the Almighty Lord of Hosts, be this close, this personal? It defies understanding, and beckons involvement. But, lack of time, inspiration, and discipline, combined with the ruthless tyranny of our busy lives, push prayer to the periphery, to the “one day I'll get to it” pile. And yet, we can excel at what we endeavor to undertake. So, why isn't prayer more of a spiritual priority? Could we develop a mindset around prayer that made it attractive, inspiring, even maybe delightful? What if we attuned our spiritual ears to listen to God, and our spiritual eyes to see His provision? As an unassuming student, I'm going to humbly offer to share the little I have learned from others about the joy of prayer. I will give us theology, practical tips, and useful resources, sharing what works for me as we, together, learn to pray. If you find prayer intimidating, or if your lack of prayer makes you feel guilty or “less than,” then this is the place for you! If you have been a student of prayer for many years, this is the place for you too! If you have breath in your lungs, then prayer can become one of the deepest joys of your day. Don't miss out! A PERSPECTIVE ABOUT PRAYER To pray is to believe that God not only hears, but that He responds. It is to stand in the gap for a broken world, wielding the authority of Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and trusting in the goodness of the Father. The question is not whether prayer works, but whether we are willing to pray the kinds of prayers that invite God's Kingdom into the darkest places of the earth—and of our own hearts. We may never fully understand the mechanics of prayer, or how it intersects with God's sovereignty, but we are not called to understand everything. We are called to be faithful. And faithfulness means showing up—in prayer, in persistence, in expectation. So today, let us pray not only for the comfort of our hearts, but for the transformation of the world. Let us take our place as image-bearers, co-laborers, and co-heirs. Let us believe that God is still listening—and still acting. Because He is. There's only one way to find out what might happen when we truly pray like this. Let's begin. THE MINDSET BEHIND THIS COURSE Before we begin, let me tell you the obvious: I don't really know how to pray. I'm a humble student and absolute beginner at the holy endeavor that is prayer. So, this course isn't really about what I've learned, or any wisdom I might have gathered. But, I've sat at the feet of many prayer warriors over the decades, through books and teachings. So, I'll share what I learned from them. Humility is going to be our primary heart posture! With each lesson, I will offer a few thoughts, practices, and ideas – with much humility, and not taking myself too seriously. I will also share her favorite books and resources about prayer. FInally, I will introduce you to some of the most influential prayer warriors of our history as the Body of Christ. Most importantly, I will invite YOU to pray! Learning to pray comes from praying. Our humble ambition is to inspire you to pray, and to give you a few tips on how to do that. Then, it's up to you! Prayer is a lifelong endeavor. Let's make it delightful together! So, let's get started. Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

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We will end this series talking about the relationship between Philemon and Onesimus. Two people in the Bible you might not heard about and what we can learn from a Christian slave and Christian Slave master.

We will continue our series to see what we can learn from the diviner Balaam in the bible.

In this episode, we will look into Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and see what we can learn from him.

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an Overview of the Old Testament

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an Overview of the Old Testament

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an Overview of the Old Testament

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an Overview of the Old Testament

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an Overview of the Old Testament

Unlocking the Bible Series by David PawsonThis focuses on an overview of the Old Testament

PH Podcast: Baddie or Bible Series dives into relationships—worldly standards vs. godly wisdom. Are you chasing culture or Christ? Let's talk dating, faith, and biblical love!

If you were blessed by this message, please feel free to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.svbaptistchurch.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ There you will find links to our other social platforms, years of recorded messages, statement of faith, and more. For online giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://svbckuna.churchtrac.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ God bless you!

If you were blessed by this message, please feel free to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.svbaptistchurch.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ There you will find links to our other social platforms, years of recorded messages, statement of faith, and more. For online giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://svbckuna.churchtrac.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ God bless you!

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Welcome back to our first Books of the Bible for 2025! This week's message was a deep dive into the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring its timeless wisdom and raw reflections on life's meaning. Ecclesiastes repeatedly reminds us that life under the sun—pursuits of wealth, pleasure, and achievement—is like a vapor, fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying without God. It offers hope, emphasizing the importance of fearing God, obeying His commands, and remembering the certainty of judgment. With Jesus, judgment transforms from fear to comfort, offering eternal hope and the assurance of a meaningful life both now and forever. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” What do people get for all their hard work under the sun? - Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 That's the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Tyler challenged us to reflect on whether our lives are aligned with God's eternal purpose or caught up in temporary, worldly pursuits.

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If you were blessed by this message, please feel free to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.svbaptistchurch.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ There you will find links to our other social platforms, years of recorded messages, statement of faith, and more. For online giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://svbckuna.churchtrac.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ God bless you!

Moms of the Bible Series, part 10. The Story of Elizabeth from the Bible, and she impacted Mary when she was told she was going to be the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth's story can teach us not to miss Jesus this Christmas! Originally published December 2022. Shownotes & Links Bible verses to Read: Luke 1: 5-45   Check out the Love Worth Finding App & Voices of Christmas here: https://www.lwf.org/voices-of-christmas   For the Interactive Nativity for your family go to the bottom of our homepage: https://faithful31moms.com   My favorite Children's Book Nativity Stories Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/The-Story-of-Baby-Jesus/   https://www.amazon.com/First-Sticker-Book-Nativity-Books/   https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Jane-Werner-Watson/   To Join the 25 Day study for December: Go to https://www.lwf.org/faithful-31-moms#challenge   To Download the 25 Days of Anticipation Ebook go here: https://www.lwf.org/get-the-25-days-of-anticipation-ebook   A podcast for Christian moms. Meeting you in the midst of motherhood to encourage you to grow in your faith, so you can better point your kids to Jesus daily! Hosted by Mallory Allen, walking through a series of devotionals on different moms of the Bible and a variety of interviews. Check out faithful31moms.com today for more!  

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This Sunday, Tyler concluded our final message in this year's Bible Series by exploring the book of Malachi. As the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi is often referred to as "God's last word before Christmas." Tyler unpacked its rich historical context and themes, drawing meaningful connections between the Israelites' struggles and our own lives today. He reminded us that waiting is not passive but a hopeful and faith-filled act of trust in God's plan. Just as the Israelites waited for the Messiah, Christians today wait for Christ's return. This waiting isn't passive—it's an active expression of hope, trust, and perseverance. Malachi's message challenges us to examine our faith, rekindle our hope, and prepare our hearts for God's ongoing work in our lives. For believers, it's a call to renew our patience and trust in God's plan. For those who are seeking or uncertain, it's an invitation to faith—a reminder of life's uncertainties and the importance of spiritual reconciliation. As we wait for Christ's return, may we hold fast to the lessons of Malachi, embracing hope and trusting in God's faithfulness, just as the Israelites did before the fulfillment of God's greatest promise.

Moms of the Bible Series, part 9. Studying Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She could have questioned the Lord, but she didn't. She chose to trust over fighting for control. Shownotes & Links: Bible verses to Read: Luke 1: 26-55 on Mary & Luke 2:1-21 for the Birth of Jesus.   Check out the Love Worth Finding App & Voices of Christmas here: https://www.lwf.org/voices-of-christmas   For the Interactive Nativity for your family go to the bottom of our homepage: https://faithful31moms.com   My favorite Children's Book Nativity Stories Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/The-Story-of-Baby-Jesus/   https://www.amazon.com/First-Sticker-Book-Nativity-Books/   https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Jane-Werner-Watson/   To Join the 25 Day study for December: Go to https://www.lwf.org/faithful-31-moms#challenge   To Download the 25 Days of Anticipation Ebook go here: https://www.lwf.org/get-the-25-days-of-anticipation-ebook   A podcast for Christian moms. Meeting you in the midst of motherhood to encourage you to grow in your faith, so you can better point your kids to Jesus daily! Hosted by Mallory Allen, walking through a series of devotionals on different moms of the Bible and a variety of interviews. Check out faithful31moms.com today for more!

Leviticus, often regarded as one of the Bible's most challenging books, plays a vital role in in bridging the holiness of God with the sinfulness of humanity, and pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the Levitical system. It provides foundational insights into God's character and His plan for humanity, underscoring the weight of sin, the necessity of atonement, and the beauty of holiness. In Jesus, the principles of Leviticus find their perfect expression, enabling believers to live as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. This message challenges Christians to embrace their priestly role, showcasing God's glory in a world desperate for hope and light.

In this sermon, part of our Books of the Bible Series, we dig into the Book of Esther. Esther is a dramatic story about God working in the lives of His people from behind the scenes in the most unlikely people, in the most places. It is a story of courage and faith. While this is the only book in the Bible that does not actually talk about God, it has a clear agenda to teach people about God and His plan. Ultimately, through Esther, the Messianic line from Abraham, Moses, to David is preserved. God's hand is all over this story. Like Esther, we live in a superpower country. And like Esther, we are each called by God to lead in times such as these. There is a purpose far bigger than we could imagine on our own. God is always speaking to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Let's find God in the coincidences of our world and look forward to where God is leading us.

Welcome back to the Walking Through the Bible Series! Today is all about Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs is categorized as poetry and wisdom, written mostly by King Solomon. It deals with practical righteousness and wisdom in every area of life. The book is divided into several sections, including a prologue, Proverbs to the Youth, Proverbs of Solomon, a second collection of Solomon, and writings from unknown sages. The purpose of the book is to teach wisdom to God's people through short, clever explanations that contain truth. Be sure to download the free PDF that accompanies this series as well as hear all the episodes in one place. You can find these by snagging a free account at therootedtruth.com/resources or simply download our app on Google Play or the App Store.