Podcasts about desolate

This audio is Part 2 of the video.  The Third Temple and the Abomination that Make Desolate. In order to understand what may soon come to pass on the Temple Mount we must look at various positions regarding the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple… i.e. the third temple. We all know that one of the main obstacles in the way of rebuilding a Jewish Temple on Temple Mount are the Islamic buildings which are currently occupying this space. One possibility is based upon a little publicized rabbinic writing from a Rabbi Architect named Moshe Komsky that is linked to or cited on both the Christian study bible site Blue Letter Bible and the Jewish templemount.org site if you know where to look. I will play part of a video in which I believe well known past Knesset member and temple mount activist Yehuda Glick espouses what I believe is the very idea expressed in this Jewish paper. This proposal suggests that because the Dome of the Rock was built by what the Jews consider to be the monotheistic religion of Islam it would be suitable to not only remain on temple mount next to a Jewish temple but could indeed be incorporated INTO the House of Prayer for all Nations… i.e. the end times Jewish Temple. The paper proposes that the Dome of the Rock would become a central altar or worship area and then wings would be added onto it as houses of worship for each of the 4monotheistic religions which according to this paper includes Hinduism. This would then make this Dome of the Rock which very well could have been built right over the place of the Holy of Holies into a house of prayer for all nations as the proponents of this idea call it (but we call it a house of prayer for all religions). Actually we'll go one step further and call it the Abomination that makes Desolate should this be the route that is taken and we will explain why. Once I show this to you and explain the symbolism you will not be able to UN-see it and it should cause anyone who loves and wants to honor YHWH and Y'shua His Salvation to sigh and cry over this Abominations being done there as in Ezekiel 8's account of the writer with the ink horn.

The Third Temple and the Abomination that Make Desolate. In order to understand what may soon come to pass on the Temple Mount we must look at various positions regarding the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple… i.e. the third temple. We all know that one of the main obstacles in the way of rebuilding a Jewish Temple on Temple Mount are the Islamic buildings which are currently occupying this space. One possibility is based upon a little publicized rabbinic writing from a Rabbi Architect named Moshe Komsky that is linked to or cited on both the Christian study bible site Blue Letter Bible and the Jewish templemount.org site if you know where to look. I will play part of a video in which I believe well known past Kenesset member and temple mount activist Yehuda Glick espouses what I believe is the very idea expressed in this Jewish paper. This proposal suggests that because the Dome of the Rock was built by what the Jews consider to be the monotheistic religion of Islam it would be suitable to not only remain on temple mount next to a Jewish temple but could indeed be incorporated INTO the House of Prayer for all Nations… i.e. the end times Jewish Temple. The paper proposes that the Dome of the Rock would become a central altar or worship area and then wings would be added onto it as houses of worship for each of the 4monotheistic religions which according to this paper includes Hinduism. This would then make this Dome of the Rock which very well could have been built right over the place of the Holy of Holies into a house of prayer for all nations as the proponents of this idea call it (but we call it a house of prayer for all religions). Actually we'll go one step further and call it the Abomination that makes Desolate should this be the route that is taken and we will explain why. Once I show this to you and explain the symbolism you will not be able to UN-see it and it should cause anyone who loves and wants to honor YHWH and Y'shua His Salvation to sigh and cry over this Abominations being done there as in Ezekiel 8's account of the writer with the ink horn.

In seeking to understand what is meant by an abomination that makes desolate (Daniel 12:11), wehave considered 4 possible interpretations: (1) The idol set up in the Temple in 168-167 B.C. by AntiochusEpiphanes and the persecution of the Jews at that time; (2) The idolatrous ensign set up in the Temple in 70A.D. by Titus at the destruction of the Temple and the Roman persecution of the Jews at that time; (3) Thesitting in a rebuilt Temple by a future Antichrist who will declare himself to be God and the persecution ofJews/Christians at that time; (4) The sitting in the Visible Church of Christ (the New Covenant Temple) by thePapal King/Son of Perdition who usurps the titles and authority of Christ, institutes idolatry in the Church, andinstigates centuries of persecution against faithful saints.

“Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭62‬:‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬Just to let us know that people will always talk about either for good or bad so just be yourself, you can't please everyone in this world

“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” Luke 5:16 “And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” – Mark 6:31 Jesus made going away alone to the desert for hours of prayer His way of life. We who are Christ followers and struggle with our flesh need this many times more than the spotless lamb of God. Mike shares about a recent solo 48 hour trip to the desert for extended time alone with God, after beginning the broadcast by sharing recent news stories of how the porn epidemic continues to explode, nearly unchallenged.

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Why would Jesus “withdraw to desolate places?”   Was He afraid, a loner or just weird?If this post is a blessing to you … Please LIKE & SHARE#toughquestionsforgod #dailydevotionWebsite: www.toughquestionsforgod.orgyoutube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC769G9moIYN53BNHlGNf-hA

Rev. Jeff Morrow preaching, "Desolate Places" from Mark 1:35-39

House of David: Hope for the Desolate

Walking in the Cotswolds, a man encounters a strange garden with unfinished walls and its even stranger owner. But what – or who – is this fortress designed to keep out?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE GARDEN THAT WAS DESOLATE” by Ulric Daubeny (1919).CREATOR'S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that's what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it's not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. They will be glad to hear from you.

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Jesus Is The Way - Humility To Glory (2) (audio) David Eells – 3/9/25 Lets begin with a look at the Parable of the leaders choosing positions of honor and the guests at the marriage feast in (Luk.14:7) And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them, (8) When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him, (9) and he that bade thee and him shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take the lowest place. We know Jesus also spoke a parable about a king who made a marriage feast for his son, obviously pointing to the Father as the King and Himself being the Son (Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24). And we know that the disciples were invited to the marriage feast in the early church, although many of the Jews refused, therefore God turned to the Gentiles and invited them (Matthew 22:3-6,9-10). Are we still invited today? Of course. We're invited to partake of the “bread and the wine,” representing the Body and Blood of Christ, which is the Nature and the Life of Jesus Christ. Paul said, (1Co.11:23) For I received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread; (24) and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, This is my body, which is for you: this do in remembrance of me. (25) In like manner also the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink [it], in remembrance of me. (26) For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death till he come. (27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat the bread or drink the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, shall be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. (28) But let a man prove himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. (29) For he that eateth and drinketh, eateth and drinketh judgment unto himself, if he discern not the body. (30) For this cause many among you are weak and sickly, and not a few sleep. (31) But if we discerned ourselves, we should not be judged. (32) But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. So who is it that could desire the most honorable seats in this marriage feast, as we feast and partake of Jesus Christ? Well, it could be somebody who craves a position or a title that they have not earned, or who desires to partake of an ordination that has not necessarily been given them by God. The Lord is saying through this parable that you should take the more humble place and let God make a way for you. Growing up in God is to let Him “open the doors” to make a way for us. Many people love to partake of titles and position and places of authority, and far too many have been ordained of men and not of God. They've taken a position that hasn't been given them by the King of the marriage feast, and one day they may be told, “Step down; this is not your place. This is given to someone else more worthy.” (Luk.14:10) But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee. (11) For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. We really need to remember that for our own good. God will bring down anybody who is proud or arrogant, or who takes a position that's not theirs because it's been given to them by man instead of God. “For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” While we are here, we have the opportunity to humble ourselves in order to be exalted of the Lord, and this is the way of prosperity and blessing in the Kingdom. We have every reason to be humble because we really can do nothing without Him. Of our own ability, we haven't much hope. We read in the previous study, (Joh.5:19) Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing… Did you know that in this text Jesus was speaking of the relationship between not only Himself and His Father, but of Himself as our Father? Isaiah calls Jesus “Everlasting Father,” howbeit the Hebrew actually says “Father of Eternity.” (Isa.9:6) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is the Prince of Peace, the Father of Eternity, the One that is placed over the government of everything by God. Jesus is the last Adam and our spiritual Father, as we can see also in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23; Mark 14:13-20; Luke 8:4- 5). (Mat.13:18) Hear then ye the parable of the sower. (19) When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil [one], and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side. (20) And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; (21) yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth. (22) And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. (23) And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Jesus sowed the Seed in our heart that brings forth His fruit in us. He is our spiritual Adam, the Father of the born-again creation, of the born-again man, just as Adam was the Father of the natural creation. Now, since “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing,” that means anything we do that's contrary to what we see our spiritual Father Jesus doing, is coming from ourselves. And since the apostles are our spiritual forefathers in the faith, anything we do that's contrary to what we see them doing is coming from ourselves, too (Romans 4:11-12; Hebrews 12:9). As Paul said, (1Co.4:15) For though ye have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begat you through the gospel. So notice it says, “what he seeth the Father doing.” Jesus obviously was in the Throne Room as well as on the earth. He saw the Father's Presence, and we know that's going to be true of the Man-child in our day. That's why we study the Scriptures to see what it is to be a Christian disciple, what it is to walk in the Steps of Jesus and be blessed. Jesus said, (Joh.5:30) I can of myself do nothing… And certainly if Jesus can of Himself do nothing, if He needed the Power of the Father to do what He did, then we also can of ourselves do nothing. We, too, need the Power of God, and that lets us know that when something is done for His glory, when something is accomplished for His Kingdom, we can take no credit for it, just as Jesus here was taking no credit. (Joh.5:30) I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Only if we, too, desire God's Will in what we're doing, only if we are not driven by our own lusts or ambitions, only then can we be trusted to work for God because we will not take any credit for it. (Joh.5:31) If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. Another part of humility is that we're not to bear witness of ourselves. Who are we? Who do we have to prove ourselves to? When those apostate Pharisees came to Jesus, they wanted Him to give them a sign that He was Who He said He was, but they had no eyes to see nor ears to hear, because He had been doing those wondrous works as signs all along. Well, Jesus answered them, (Mat.16:4) An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign… He wasn't saying signs are wrong; He was saying that they were an evil and adulterous generation for wanting a sign that He was Who He said He was, when they should have very easily judged by His works. In other words, “I'm not going to give it to you.” He wasn't interested in proving Himself to such people. (Joh.5:32) It is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. (Notice that if you don't bear witness of yourself, someone else will bear witness of you.) (Joh.30:36) But the witness which I have is greater than [that of] John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish (And remember, He said that He couldn't do the works of Himself.), the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. (37) And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me… Jesus didn't bear witness of Himself so the Father bore witness of Him. And how did the Father bear witness of Him? It was through the works that Jesus did. We find this very important principle all through the New Testament. If we want God to bear witness through us in His signs, His wonders, His works, then we can't bear witness of ourselves. (Joh.30:41) I receive not glory from men. (42) But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves. Was He meaning that the people who received glory from men, didn't receive glory from God because their witness was of men and not of God? That's exactly what He's saying. They were interested in pleasing men, not God. They were interested in enjoying the esteem of men, not God. And there are many who receive glory in this life but will receive none in the next life (Matthew 6:1-6,16-21). (Joh.30:41) I receive not glory from men. (42) But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves. (43) I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. Jesus wasn't interested in pleasing men. He saw always before His face the Father. He was here to please the Father and we also have to desire in our heart to be pleasing only unto Him, and to give glory only unto Him, so that God Himself will be a Witness of us. (Joh.30:44) How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that [cometh] from the only God ye seek not? People love to be seen of men as being prosperous, wise, and even gifted. These are manpleasers, so it's important to them to be seen of men in this way. Instead, if we love God, we will humble ourselves. We know Him and we will practice His Presence because we're interested in pleasing Him. The people that Jesus was running into here couldn't believe because their desire to receive glory from man was not permitting it. (Joh.12:42) Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: (43) for they loved the glory [that is] of men more than the glory that is of God. They believed, but they were afraid to act on it and it's the same today. When you give a witness that may be contrary to the traditions of men, manpleasers are afraid to listen, they're afraid to follow, because they're not interested in pleasing God. They're afraid of acting on that truth because they would be rejected by men. They would be looked down upon by their peers, and it's more important to them to please their peers, their religion and their pastor, than it is for them to accept Truth. You know, God makes an offer to you to accept Truth, and if you reject it, if you cast it down, He takes it back and you may not get that offer again. Many of these people did not receive that offer again. Truth was offered to them and if it wasn't important to be pleasing unto God, if it was more important to them to have the glory of man, well, then that's all they got. Jesus glorified not Himself even when a great multitude came to Him. (Joh.6:1) After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias. (2) And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick. (3) And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. (4) Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. (5) Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat? So He went from them and up into the mountain, but after a while, it appears that they came up there, too. Not many people can turn aside from the admiration or praise, or even curiosity, of the multitude. Following God is not more important to them than pleasing a multitude, but Jesus could do that and throughout His ministry, we see that He did do that. He wasn't seeking the glory of man and therefore, God glorified Him. Now let's read on because when Jesus didn't seek the glory of man, immediately afterward He fed the five thousand in one of the greatest miracles of His ministry. (Joh.6:5) Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat? (6) And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. (7) Philip answered him, Two hundred shillings worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one may take a little. (8) One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, (9) There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many? (10) Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. (11) Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as much as they would. (12) And when they were filled, he saith unto his disciples, Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost. (13) So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over unto them that had eaten. (14) When therefore the people saw the sign which he did, they said, This is of a truth the prophet that cometh into the world. God was putting that in their heart because Jesus had rejected a desire to be a man pleaser, and in the very next verse, He rejected that again. (Joh.5:15) Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone. So He left the multitudes again, not seeking to be a manpleaser, not wanting to be glorified of man, not wanting to take a position that God did not want Him to take, that is, as a worldly ruler with physical authority. He wanted the spiritual Kingdom that the Father offered unto Him. The devil had offered Him the authority over the physical kingdoms of the world (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13) and now the people wanted to come and make Jesus King, but He desired nothing of that. Unfortunately, I guarantee you there are many people today who would love that, not realizing that they would do it to their own destruction because, if you receive the glory of man, you don't receive the glory of God. Since Jesus turned down the glory of man here, He glorified not Himself, notice that once again He did one of the greatest miracles of His ministry. (Joh.6:16) And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea; (17) and they entered into a boat, and were going over the sea unto Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. (18) And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew. (19) When therefore they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they behold Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the boat: and they were afraid. (20) But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. (21) They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going. Every time Jesus turned down the glory of man, the Father glorified Him by the works that He did. Many of God's people want to have power with God; they want to meet the needs of the brethren around them; they want to heal the sick; they want to cast out devils. They want to do the works of Jesus, and rightly so, but we're seeing here that the works of Jesus don't come through just faith, but also through humility. God sought to glorify Jesus because Jesus didn't seek to glorify Himself. He was not interested in being a manpleaser, as He said, (Joh.5:41) I receive not glory from men. And after Jesus healed the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, the Jews asked him, (Joh.5:12) … Who is the man that said unto thee, Take up [thy bed,] and walk? (13) But he that was healed knew not who it was; for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in the place. Jesus didn't seek exposure to the crowd. He didn't seek to be known even to this man whom He had healed. Jesus was seeking to glorify the Father and not Himself, just as every minister of God, even those that are sent by God, which are the minority, will be tried in this manner to see if they will accept for themselves the glory that should go to God. If they will rob the glory of God by taking credit for what God is doing, well, then God will not glorify them. Jesus conveyed Himself away because He didn't seek the credit for what God did. He didn't seek the glory for what God did even though God did this miracle through Him. (Luk.5:12) And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. (13) And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him. (14) And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. (And since He did not seek to be known for this work that God did, what happened?) (15) But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. (16) But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed. Jesus didn't seek the multitudes; they sought Him. And because He didn't seek to be known of them nor to gain credit of them nor to take a position over them, we see once again, God glorified Him. God moved in the heart of the people and they sought Him. This is an important point for us to understand. The Lord is our Example and we are His disciples, His “learners and followers.” It's important for us to know what it is to walk pleasing unto the Father because we need the power of the Father, His grace, His mercy. Humility brings the glory of the Father. Let's look at another example in (Mar.1:23) And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, (24) saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. (25) And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, (Here He is being glorified even of the demons and He wouldn't permit it. They were speaking out and glorifying Him, saying Who He was, yet He wouldn't permit it.) and come out of him.  (26) And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. (27) And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him. (28) And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about. Jesus sought not to glorify Himself. He sought not to take full advantage of the situation, and because He didn't, just the opposite happened. Because He was found trustworthy that He would not rob the glory of God, God turned it around and glorified Him. Also in the same book, we read, (Mar.5:18) And as he (This is Jesus.) was entering into the boat, he that had been possessed with demons besought him that he might be with him. (19) And he suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go to thy house unto thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and [how] he had mercy on thee. (Some people think that Jesus is talking about Himself, but He was talking about the Father.) (20) And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled. Jesus didn't seek His Own glory. Jesus sought earnestly to give all the glory to God, and because He did that, God gave it to Jesus instead. As disciples of Jesus, we have the same opportunity to always give God the glory. We don't want to rob God, even in things that we might consider to be insignificant. Jesus said to the Jews, (Joh.8:50) But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. He was humble, therefore the Father sought to glorify Him and as we saw, one way the Father did that was through the works that Jesus did. Many are seeking to do the works of Jesus because they see the need around them, and if they are walking in humility, then God gives them grace to have faith, because these people are the ones that God can trust with power and authority. They will not steal and rob the glory of God; they will not puff themselves up until they stumble and fall. (Joh.54) Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing (Now, you can glorify yourself and, in the earth, your glory wouldn't be nothing, but Jesus is saying that if He glorified Himself, His glory in the Kingdom would be nothing.): it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God. Once again, we see that we have to be very, very careful not to take credit for something that we're not capable of doing. Of ourselves, we can do nothing. Instead, we give all the glory to God and seek to avoid the limelight, not taking a position that we shouldn't take. (2Co.10:17) But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Always! Paul also tells us, (2Co.12:9) And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. (Therefore, we have nothing to glory about because we are weak and He is strong.) Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Notice that the power of Christ will rest upon the person who glories in their weaknesses, their inability, their lack of power. God will glorify those persons who will claim no credit, who will not glorify themselves, who will not lift themselves up to take a position that's not theirs. These are the people that God will glorify with “the power of Christ.” (2Co.10:18) For not he that commendeth himself is approved (Approved of Whom? Approved of God.), but whom the Lord commendeth. Those who commend themselves obviously don't receive the glory or the commendation of God. Instead, they get only the commendation and glory of men, and if we receive it here on this earth, that's all the reward we're going to get. (Pro.27:1) Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. We think that we have control over tomorrow. We often say, “we'll do this,” or, “we'll do that; “we'll go here,” or, “we'll go there,” but God said all of our plans are evil. (Jas.4:13) Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: (14) whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. What is your life? For ye are a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. (15) For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that. (16) But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil. We have no authority to make plans for our future. We need to say, “If the Lord wills.” We need to give glory to God because (Act.17:28) … in him we live, and move, and have our being… Our very breath comes from Him and if He doesn't give it to us tomorrow, we won't be here tomorrow (Job 12:10,33:4; Daniel 5:23). He is the One Who makes it possible for us to do anything. We can do nothing without Him, as Jesus said in (Jas.4:17) To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. It is sin to brag about what we're going to do with this life. It doesn't belong to us; it's been bought with the Blood of the Lamb. (Pro.27:2) Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth… We don't have any room for bragging. We glory in our weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon us. We glory in our inability. We glory in those situations where we can't save ourselves and only God can do it. If you want God to save you, then glory in your weakness so that the power of Christ may rest upon you. If you want God to save you, if you want His power, then brag about your inability and His power because, if anyone glories, “let him glory in the Lord.” (Pro.27:2) Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips. That's good advice since, once again, you're being humble before the Lord and you're not accepting any glory, so the Father Himself is the One that will glorify you. (Pro.25:27) It is not good to eat much honey: So for men to search out their own glory is grievous. A similar verse says, (Pro.25:16) Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. These are talking about something that's sweet to the flesh, and something that's sweet to the flesh is receiving glory, but to search out your own glory is bitter because in the end, it leads only to suffering and sorrow. (Pro.30:32) If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, Lay thy hand upon thy mouth. If we want the Lord's grace, if we want His faith, if we want His power, if we want Him to manifest His works through us, we need to be careful what we say before Him. (Mar.10:35) And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee. (36) And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? (37) And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy glory. (38) But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? (I would say that is the cup of suffering.) or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? Baptism is for death, so in other words, “Are you able to go to death?” And what is “death”? Is it not to deny self, take up your cross, and follow Jesus? Is it not to deny self the ability to glory or take any credit for what God does? (Mar.10:39) And they said unto him, We are able. They were very self-confident, weren't they? Remember that Peter was the same way. He told Jesus, (Mat.26:35) … Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. However, Peter really didn't know what was in him, did he? And James and John didn't know what was in them, either. “We are able.” Now we know God did make them able because they did go to their cross, but they were young and impetuous here and didn't understand exactly what all this entailed. (Mar.10:39) And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: (40) but to sit on my right hand or on [my] left hand is not mine to give; but [it is for them] for whom it hath been prepared. (41) And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John. James and John were trying to get ahead of the flock, trying to get some special attention, a special privilege from Jesus here that they hadn't yet earned. Now it's obvious that there are some people who will sit on the Lord's left and right, and it is given to them of the Father because they have borne their baptism, they have borne their cross, they have drunk the cup that Jesus drank. (Mar.10:42) And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. (43) But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister (The word there is diákonos, and it just means “servant.”); (44) and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all. (So the more people you serve, the better.) (45) For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. A “ransom” is a price that's paid to set somebody free from bondage. Does this mean that the Lord expects us to give up our life in order to be used of Him to set many free from bondage? Yes. Just as Jesus came to be a Ransom for many, each of us, also, if we give up our life, is able to be used of Him to bring many out of bondage and into the Kingdom of God. The Bible tells us to (Php.2:5) Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (6) who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; (8) and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient [even] unto death, yea, the death of the cross. He came, He laid aside all of His omnipotence and made Himself poor, that we through His poverty might become rich in the ways of the Kingdom (2 Corinthians 8:9), and He expects us to walk in His Steps. Let's look at one example that particularly points out the humility of Jesus and how He commanded His disciples to walk in that humility. (Joh.13:1) Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto his Father, having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them unto the end. (2) And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son,] to betray him, (3) [Jesus,] knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and goeth unto God, (4) riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself. (5) Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciple's feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. What do you think this foot washing represents? There's nothing wrong with a physical foot washing. It's a humble thing to do, and especially so in Biblical times because the way they traveled meant their feet got very dirty. Well, there's a spiritual type and shadow there, because as we “walk” in this world, it's very likely that our “feet” get dirty with this world. “Sanctification” is “the process of being separated from the world,” and we want to be a part of that separating process for all of our brethren, for everybody that comes in contact with us. That's what Jesus was pointing out here. Again, I'm not denying the physical ceremony of the foot washing, which is good, but we need to understand the spiritual type and shadow here. The Lord put off His clothes and He girded Himself with a towel. We all are putting off our “clothing”; we're putting off the old man and the old life, and we're putting on the Lord Jesus Christ, representing His righteousness and His righteous works (Romans 13:14). (Joh.13:6) So he cometh to Simon Peter. He saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? (7) Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter. (8) Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Now that's not just a physical foot washing here. This is something spiritual and much more important. If the Lord doesn't wash us, of course we have nothing to do with Him and He has nothing to do with us. We have to be washed by the water of the Word, as Paul called it (Ephesians 5:26-27). And we especially need the dirt washed off our feet because our walk with God has to be a clean walk. We need to be separated from the world, and we also have a part in helping our brethren to walk in this way. (Joh.13:9) Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. (10) Jesus saith to him, He that is bathed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. In other words, if you wash your feet, you're clean all over. If you have a clean walk with the Lord, the reason for that is that your heart is right before Him so you're clean everywhere else, too. (11) For he knew him that should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. Evil people can't walk a clean walk before the Lord. Righteous people can walk a clean walk because of what's inside them. (Joh.13:12) So when he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and sat down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? (13) Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. (14) If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet. (As the Lord, Who is the mighty King Who has come down out of heaven and has stooped to be our Servant, we also need to be servants to each other.) (15) For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you. We have to humble ourselves. If the Lord of glory humbled Himself, and He gave us an example, then we have to humble ourselves. We have to be useful in the sanctification of our brothers and sisters, but we're only able to be used of the Lord as we become righteous. That towel represented His righteousness; He dried their feet with His Own righteousness and we're able to be used of the Lord the same way. (Joh.13:16) Verily, verily, I say unto you, a servant is not greater than his lord; neither one that is sent greater than he that sent him. (17) If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them. (18) I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled: He that eateth my bread lifted up his heel against me. (19) From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he]. The greatest is the servant of all, but all will not become servants of the brethren because they serve themselves. They seek their own glory, therefore God can't seek to glorify them. A person who seeks their own glory cannot be trusted with God's glory. They cannot be trusted. They would squander it on the world, on self, and glorify self. It would be very destructive to them for God to do this. Now, does God do this with some people? Yes, however, they won't ultimately have a position with God in the Kingdom. There are people who have received gifts of God, but then they continue to seek their own glory. Does God take the gift back? No, He doesn't necessarily even take the gift back. He uses them. For example, they may be used in healing but they themselves may never see the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus warned us, (Mat.7:22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? (23) And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. God can use us down here as a vessel, yet it won't be for our good; it will be for the good of others around us. If we lift ourselves up, we won't be in God's Kingdom. We won't be acceptable unto Him. And so we see here that Jesus humbled Himself in order to wash the disciples' feet. Our Lord wants us to walk in His Steps. He is our Example, therefore we also need to be very humble servants of God for the health and sake of the brethren. We've learned too much from Babylonish Christianity that we need to be washed of, and we see far too many examples of men who have lifted themselves up. They've made themselves a kingdom here and live in very high circumstances, with luxurious homes and grossly overpaid positions. They have chosen to be kings over their Lord's heritage, and at the end, they're not going to have anything. God knows His servants. (1Sam.16:7) But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. God doesn't see as man sees. He knows who are humble towards Him. He knows who are sacrificing themselves. He knows who are trying to avoid taking any glory from Him. He knows them and He will glorify them. He will not only glorify them in this life, He will glorify them in the next life. Some of the most famous Christians down here will not be famous in the Kingdom of Heaven because they have stolen, robbed, the glory of God, and God cannot permit that. Some of the people who have never been known down here, are never known because they don't seek to be known. Some of these people are going to be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. (Isa.55:8) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. Some of the most humble people here, “humble” meaning not interested in glorifying themselves, not interested in lifting themselves up, are going to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven, and they are great in the Kingdom of Heaven, as far as God is concerned. Jesus sought a simple life. He sought not to have and do the things that men thought were great. He didn't mind speaking Truth, even if it offended the high and the mighty. He didn't mind leaving the multitudes behind in order to go seek fellowship with the Father (Matthew 14:13; Luke 4:42; Mark 1:35; etc.) We need to emulate Him. Jesus had such a desire to meet the needs of the people, that in some cases, He was working night and day (Matthew 8:24- 25,13:2; Mark 3:9; etc.) Jesus said, (Mat.8:20) … The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. He didn't have any time for Himself and I believe that God has some servants down here who are doing the same thing. They see the need, they're moved with compassion, and they go to meet the need, but not for the glory of man. Jesus wasn't doing it for the glory of man because He didn't mind leaving the multitudes and going up into the mountains to pray. He's our Example, and as the Bible tells us, (1Jn.2:5) But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him: (6) he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. Now I have a couple of revelations to share with you.     The Glorious Bride's Fruit B.A.- 01/30/2014 Notes: [David | Deb] The second dream (below) occurred the night after this one; they show the glorious Bride and God's work to raise the Church. I had a neat dream last night. I dreamed that I was translated into UBM's Friday night Bible study. (After the Bride is manifested, she will be seen in many places where the unleavened Word is shared among the disciples of the David Man-child reformers, just as John the Baptist saw the Bride among the disciples of Jesus, the Son of David.) (2Ti.2:15 Give diligence (“study”) to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.) I dreamed that as I was translated into the back of the assembly, I walked up and sat down in the row directly behind everyone. (The last shall be first.) (The Bride who puts themselves last and others first will be first. The Bride who puts themselves last and the Lord and His Word first will be first.) Brother David was in front of the assembly (in a blue polo-like shirt with stripes and blue jeans). (The stripes represent that the Man-child/Davids will have taken the persecution [for the body's sake]. Blue represents walking in grace or heavenly places.) He saw me come in and take my seat. He looked at me with great interest, but he never stopped talking. People began to turn around and look at me, one at a time. They didn't stare at me; they just looked and turned back around. (Son.6:10 Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, Fair as the moon, Clear as the sun, Terrible as an army with banners? This is the Bride. 13 Return, return, O Shulammite; Return, return, that we may look upon thee. Why will ye look upon the Shulammite, As upon the dance of Mahanaim?) (You will notice that the Bride is not any local assembly but wherever the Davids are teaching, they will be among the disciples, as it was with Jesus, according to John, who said, “He that hath the Bride is the Bridegroom”. This shows us that the Bride will know the voice of the groom in the Man-child/Davids. There are local bodies that the Lord is choosing to purge of unfruitful people as a good foundation for more saints to come.) When the service was over, I stood up and instantly I was gone. (The Bride will take the Davids' teachings throughout the earth; much translation will happen among them.) In the dream, after I was gone, I heard Brother David say to the assembly, “Did you all see that woman who came in and sat in the back? Did you notice that she was surrounded in light?” Some people spoke up and said, “Yes, we did”. (The glorious Bride will be an example to those who come after her, having departed from transgression by the Lord's redemption. Isa.59:20 And a Redeemer will come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith Jehovah. 21 And as for me, this is my covenant with them, saith Jehovah: my Spirit that is upon thee (the Bride), and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth (the Bride will speak and obey the Word), nor out of the mouth of thy seed (the Bride's spiritual children), nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed (and their children), saith Jehovah, from henceforth and for ever. Isaiah had much to prophesy concerning Zion, the Bride, and the effect of the glorious light of God's Word manifested in her by the Spirit of God, bringing great revival. Isa.60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. 4 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to thee; thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be carried in the arms. The children of the Bride will come to the light in the Bride from all over the world.) 14 And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet (The apostates will be humbled under the Davids and the Bride); and they shall call thee The city of Jehovah, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. 15 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations... 18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, desolation nor destruction within thy borders (the Beast persecutors among God's people will have no authority there); but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation (to enter the Bride, Jerusalem, will be to manifest the salvation that many only have by faith), and thy gates Praise. 19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. 20 Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; for Jehovah will be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. 21 Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. 22 The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time. (Great fruit will come from the glorious Bride.) The Man-child's ministry to the Bride and Church is in the next chapter. Isa.61:1 The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening [of the prison] to them that are bound; 2 to proclaim the year of Jehovah's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified. 4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. Isa.62:1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth. 2 And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name. 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah (meaning “my delight is in her”), and thy land Beulah (meaning “married”); for Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.     Bride Saves the Apostate Church from Enemies B.A.- 01/31/2014 Notes: [David | Deb] I dreamed that I was in Tennessee for a visit. I was hungry, so I stopped at a fast-food restaurant to get something to eat. (It's “fast food” because time is running out. The Israelites were told to eat their Passover quickly before leaving Egypt. Exo.12:11 And thus shall ye eat it: with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord's passover.) As I was getting out of the car, I noticed an elderly woman walking slowly with a cane. (This is the old order, mother Church. They have been with the Lord for many years but too crippled by false teachings to walk in the Spirit.) (The Lord promises them restoration: Zec.8:4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, every man with his staff in his hand for very age.) I happened to look up ahead toward the door and I noticed that there was about a four- or five-inch curb. (Four is the Word and it brings tribulation to the carnal man, but five is grace given to us that brings us through the tribulation of our life.) The curb was in front of the door. (Joh.10:9 I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture. “Pasture” is food.) I knew that this elderly woman might have some difficulty trying to step up from the curb of the parking lot and onto the sidewalk by the door. (6:54 He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life: and I will raise him up at the last day. It's a “sidewalk” because it's beside the shepherds' tents. Sol.1:8 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, And feed thy kids beside the shepherds tents.) I walked up to her and asked her if I could help her and she was happy for my offer of help. (Much trouble is coming to the old order because they have not yet understood that the promises of God are there to deliver them.) She had noticed the tall curb as well and was wondering if she would be able to make that step up from the curb. (They don't have the real Gospel which empowers them to manifest salvation in all things. Rom.1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth... The Bride will be there to help them with understanding and the Word will be confirmed with signs and wonders following.) So I helped her inside the restaurant and to a table.  (Eze.34:14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and on the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed on the mountains of Israel.) She introduced herself to me and told me her name was Mabel (Her name is of uncertain derivation, but from the Spanish or Italian, it means both “beautiful” and “soft, tender”, some say loving, lovable”.) and I told her my name. (Many in the old order Church are innocent and the true Gospel will bring life in them. They are walking in the light that they have, like God says in Rom.14:4 He shall be made to stand for the Lord hath power to make him stand.) (Humility and innocence are valuable to the Lord. 1Pe.3:4 but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.) I took her order and went up to the counter and got our food and brought it back to the table. She offered me $10 to pay for her food. (Ten is the number of the law and the old order is used to paying for everything and not receiving freely by grace.) I told her it was a blessing for me to bless her. (Jesus said, “Freely you have received, freely give”.) I told her it would be a pleasure for me to sit and have my meal with her. She was so happy to have my company. She told me she was waiting for her daughter, Jean, who was always very late. (In the natural, we are told to “let your yes be yes and your no be no”, and this is true for those who are truthful but not for liars. As far as the spiritual gifts of God, they will also be late for what the Lord has for them.) (Rom.13:11 And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when we first believed. ... Mat.25:10 And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. Rev.3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayest become rich; and white garments, that thou mayest clothe thyself, and that the shame of thy nakedness be not made manifest; and eye salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.) We had such a wonderful time. Mabel told me that she was a widow. (Our first husband is Satan, for we are submitted to him and we have ears for him. When he is dead to us, we are ready for the Lord.) She was meeting her daughter at the restaurant to discuss the possibility of her going into an assisted living home, as she was getting too old to live by herself. (Instead of being a minister of God's grace, the children turn to the ways of the world and rarely repay the kindness owed to their mentors.) I saw Mabel look toward the door, so I turned around and I saw a woman who appeared to be in her mid-60s (Mid-60s means lukewarm, midway between 60, the Gematria for “world”, and 70 identifies the number of disciples that were sent by Jesus and Moses.) She came through the door and walked toward us. She looked at me with disapproval on her face, then over to her mother. I stood up and introduced myself to her, but she wasn't very receptive to me. Just then, Mabel spoke up and told her daughter, Jean, how I had helped her. Jean then looked back at me and said, “I'm here now, so you can leave”. (The factious have always hated the Bride and consider themselves superior to them. They have lusted for a position over the church but don't have the fruit or gift from God to take care of her.) I reached down and picked up my purse and said goodbye to Mabel and left the restaurant. As I walked across the parking lot to my car, I prayed in the spirit for Mabel and her daughter, Jean. (The Bride is gracious and prays for the old order Christians and the factious.) As I got into my car, I had an open vision. I could see Mabel and Jean inside the restaurant. I saw Jean sit down where I had been sitting across from Mabel (seeking to usurp the position of the Bride). I watched as Jean began to scold her mother for “taking up” with strangers (in Proverbs, the stranger is the Harlot), and she began saying very unkind things about me. Jean said to her mother, “Can't you tell by the way people are dressed, Mother, that you should not associate with them?” (Slanderers of the Bride are now making themselves known to the Church.) Then it was Mabel's turn to speak. She said, “First of all, that kind woman helped me into the restaurant (helped her to find spiritual food). I'm sure she had other things to do, like you do, but she took the time to help me. Then, she went the extra mile”. (The Bride sacrifices for the Church. The factious sacrifice the Church to their own ego.) She asked me what I would like to eat and she went and got it and brought it back to me. (Job.23:12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Joh.6:56 He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.) She would not accept any money from me, unlike what you do. (They make merchandise of the people and do nothing freely.) (Act.8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.) And as for the way she was dressed, her clothing was of much more value than yours. (Rom.13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts [thereof]. Rev.19:8 And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.) Just then, Jean spoke up and said, “Oh, I really don't think so, Mother”, in a very prideful tone of voice. (Pro.16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.) Mabel said, “Oh, yes, she is wearing 'clothes of righteousness' and you are wearing clothes of wickedness!” (Isa.59:5 They hatch adders eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth; and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. 6 Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands. 7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths. 8 The way of peace they know not; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace.) “She was nothing but kind to me and she treated me as if I were her own mother. I don't understand how you can judge her like that before you know any of the facts!” (They distort and lie about every fact.) Just then, Mabel got up from the table and started heading toward the door. (1Co.5:11 But as it is, I wrote unto you not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no, not to eat.) (Tit.3:10 A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse; 11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.) Her daughter said, “Mother, just where do you think you are going?” Mabel replied, “I'm going home and you can't stop me”. Her daughter said, “But we haven't had our discussion yet about your 'assisted' living arrangement”. Mabel replied, “I've decided that I no longer need any assistance”. (Association with the Bride will bring the old order church out from under the curse that faction and unforgiveness have put on them. Nursing homes are full of them.) As Mabel got to the door, her daughter called out, “Well, Mother, at least come back and get your cane”. Mabel turned around and looked at her daughter and said, “Nope. It appears, Jean, that I don't seem to need it anymore. (Out from under the crutches of religion and free to walk in the Spirit above the curse.) Why don't you just keep it?” (This is exactly the curse on the factious.) And Mabel got into her car and drove off. (Isa.10:20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and they that are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again lean upon him that smote them, but shall lean upon the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.) Then I saw Brother David and a few others sitting in a booth several feet away and they had witnessed the entire thing. (Mat.18:16 But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established. 2Co.13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. At the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every word established.) (We are witnesses of this atrocity against the Bride and Church. God Himself, by these dreams, is witnessing against these atrocities against His people.)

Join us for Episode #4172 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Jared Alcántara, Professor of Preaching at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. His sermon, “Desolate and Beautiful,” based on Luke 4:1-13, explores the paradox of the wilderness—both barren and transformative. As we enter Lent, Rev. Dr. Alcántara reflects on Jesus' time in the wilderness, revealing how trials can prepare us for renewal and new beginnings.

Hamas: The Violent Mind If this is your first newsletter, you've jumped into the last of a four-part series that began with The Gift Horse, Watch the Smoke, and Wetter than Water,  and The Treehouse: Sketches of the Millennial Kingdom. Click on the links to start at the beginning. Nard and saffron, cane and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh, and aloes, with all the chief spices. A garden spring, a well of living waters, streaming from Lebanon. (So 4:14-15) In this mini-series about the relationship between the Bride and Bridegroom in the Song of Songs, we've viewed an amazing level of prophecy of the millennium in the Song. In the journey, we've seen how Scripture projects the reality of the millennium: there are people who have prepared, and people who haven't. Last week we took a boat ride from the South up the River of Life with the “fish” from the nations. Although there are those among these nations who survived the tribulation that precedes the millennium, they weren't completely prepared to serve the Kingdom of Heaven. They yet needed instruction on how to approach The Holy One and survive the entry into His gates in Jerusalem. Although Zechariah prophesies that they will, it is Ezekiel and John (in Revelation) who tell us how they prepare to stand before a Presence that can kill flesh-and-blood who appear in presumption before Him. It is not as though The Holy One wants to destroy flesh-and-blood that He created to fellowship with Him. It is simply the reality of who He is relative to what He created. To stand in His Presence, He uses a variety of “space suits” so that we can draw close without harm from the intense glory. In a sense, it comes down to glory, which is beautiful. When we acquire His glory through obedience, putting on the “space suit” that allows us to occupy that space near Him, it will only protect us insofar as we acknowledge that He is the Creator and bestower, the instructor and source of that glory. When human beings use the glory of Elohim to draw attention to themselves, diverting praise to themselves or twisting/omitting the instructions, then as a mere creation stealing the praise of Elohim, they can die. That's just a rule of the universe, like earth's gravity. Nothing personal. Because the Father created us for fellowship with Him and longs for fellowship with us, then imagine how angry He is when those gifted with His Word in this world fail to teach others how to put on that space suit. Whether just a basic resurrection to eternal life or resurrection as a royal priest, Bride, and pillar in His Presence in the Temple, the Father wants to bring as many as possible as close as possible to His Presence. Last week we took a close look at the prophecy of Song of Song 4:13, and this week, we progress to the next verse which is similar: ·     Nard and saffron, cane and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh, and aloes [some, balsam oil], with all the chief spices. A garden spring, a well of living waters, streaming from Lebanon. (So 4:14-15) These verses pair the spices for the incense service of the Temple with their location: the Garden of Eden where four rivers flow. The prophetic element is that in the millennium, the Heaven and Earth once again “marry” as Elohim intended, the perfect spiritual Heaven touching the purified place of the earth. In Yeshua is this perfect picture of Heaven and earth “married.” The Land of Israel, particularly Jerusalem and Judah, will achieve an unprecedented level of holiness so that the third heaven descends: ·     “It will no longer be said to you, “Forsaken,”                 Nor to your land will it any longer be said, “Desolate”;                  But you will be called, “My delight is in her,”                  And your land, “Married”; for the LORD delights in you,                  And to Him your land will be married.” (Is 62:4) The Holy One Himself will provide the living water...

These are desolate and often desperate times. In these challenging days ahead, we're either going to wither away in our weariness... or we're going to grow our roots deep. Sunday is about being honest about where we are, what is growing in us, and how we might put down roots in the steadfast love of God. (Psalm 1:1-3) 

These are desolate and often desperate times. In these challenging days ahead, we're either going to wither away in our weariness… or we're going to grow our roots deep. Sunday is about being honest about where we are, what is growing in us, and how we might put down roots in the steadfast love of God. (Psalm 1:1-3)

In this episode of Bible Over Brews, the hosts and guest Brian Godawa delved into the themes of God's silence during the intertestamental period, the significance of the Apocrypha, and the role of the Septuagint in understanding scripture. They explore the Maccabean revolt, the spiritual warfare between heavenly and earthly powers, and the character development in Godawa's new novel, Judah Maccabee. The conversation emphasizes the importance of narrative theology and the intersection of faith and history. In this conversation, Brian Godawa discusses the interplay between imagery, storytelling and cultural narratives, emphasizing how these elements can convey truths within different contexts. He explores the relationship between paganism and Christianity in storytelling, the role of superheroes as modern deities, and the ideological shifts in media influenced by DEI. Godawa also delves into the significance of historical context in storytelling, the impact of nihilism on narratives and the creative boundaries that shape his writing. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the importance of engaging worlds and the theological implications of his work, particularly regarding the Watchers in his novels. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bible Over Brews 02:03Brian Godawa's Writing Journey 05:53 Exploring the Maccabees and the Watchers 11:50The Intertestamental Period and God's Silence 17:59The Role of the Septuagint in Early Christianity 24:07 Theological Implications of the Apocrypha 30:00 Narrative Theology and Engaging with History 34:59 Understanding Territorial Gods and Their Influence 42:27The Abomination of Desolation: Historical Context and Prophecy 48:52Exploring the Book of Enoch and Its Significance 56:09The Complexity of Human Nature in Storytelling 01:03:10Imagery and Cultural Narratives 01:05:05Paganism vs. Christianity in Storytelling 01:06:25Superheroes as Modern Deities 01:08:48The Shift in Storytelling Ideology 01:11:09The Role of Banks in Media Ideology 01:12:19The Influence of Anti-Woke Sentiment 01:15:14Exploring Greek Mythology in Modern Media 01:18:51Nihilism in Contemporary Storytelling 01:20:55Creating Engaging Worlds in Storytelling 01:24:28The Allure of Time Travel Stories 01:27:46Exploring Time Travel in Storytelling 01:29:04The Role of Watchers and Angels in Fiction 01:30:52Prophecy and Time Travel: A Narrative Challenge 01:32:20Theological Boundaries in Creative Writing 01:34:41The Triumph of Christ Over Spiritual Powers 01:37:23Significance of Numbers in Biblical Context 01:41:45Crafting Engaging Narratives: Lessons from History 01:43:13Research and Creativity in Writing 01:48:31The Balance of Faith and Creativity 01:51:09Final Thoughts and Future Works

In this episode of Bible Over Brews, the hosts and guest Brian Godawa delved into the themes of God's silence during the intertestamental period, the significance of the Apocrypha, and the role of the Septuagint in understanding scripture. They explore the Maccabean revolt, the spiritual warfare between heavenly and earthly powers, and the character development in Godawa's new novel, Judah Maccabee. The conversation emphasizes the importance of narrative theology and the intersection of faith and history. In this conversation, Brian Godawa discusses the interplay between imagery, storytelling and cultural narratives, emphasizing how these elements can convey truths within different contexts. He explores the relationship between paganism and Christianity in storytelling, the role of superheroes as modern deities, and the ideological shifts in media influenced by DEI. Godawa also delves into the significance of historical context in storytelling, the impact of nihilism on narratives and the creative boundaries that shape his writing. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the importance of engaging worlds and the theological implications of his work, particularly regarding the Watchers in his novels. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bible Over Brews 02:03Brian Godawa's Writing Journey 05:53 Exploring the Maccabees and the Watchers 11:50The Intertestamental Period and God's Silence 17:59The Role of the Septuagint in Early Christianity 24:07 Theological Implications of the Apocrypha 30:00 Narrative Theology and Engaging with History 34:59 Understanding Territorial Gods and Their Influence 42:27The Abomination of Desolation: Historical Context and Prophecy 48:52Exploring the Book of Enoch and Its Significance 56:09The Complexity of Human Nature in Storytelling 01:03:10Imagery and Cultural Narratives 01:05:05Paganism vs. Christianity in Storytelling 01:06:25Superheroes as Modern Deities 01:08:48The Shift in Storytelling Ideology 01:11:09The Role of Banks in Media Ideology 01:12:19The Influence of Anti-Woke Sentiment 01:15:14Exploring Greek Mythology in Modern Media 01:18:51Nihilism in Contemporary Storytelling 01:20:55Creating Engaging Worlds in Storytelling 01:24:28The Allure of Time Travel Stories 01:27:46Exploring Time Travel in Storytelling 01:29:04The Role of Watchers and Angels in Fiction 01:30:52Prophecy and Time Travel: A Narrative Challenge 01:32:20Theological Boundaries in Creative Writing 01:34:41The Triumph of Christ Over Spiritual Powers 01:37:23Significance of Numbers in Biblical Context 01:41:45Crafting Engaging Narratives: Lessons from History 01:43:13Research and Creativity in Writing 01:48:31The Balance of Faith and Creativity 01:51:09Final Thoughts and Future Works

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Reading IIsaiah 62:1-5For Zion's sake I will not be silent,   for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,until her vindication shines forth like the dawn   and her victory like a burning torch.Nations shall behold your vindication,   and all the kings your glory;you shall be called by a new name   pronounced by the mouth of the LORD.You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD,   a royal diadem held by your God.No more shall people call you “Forsaken, “   or your land “Desolate, “but you shall be called “My Delight, “   and your land “Espoused.”For the LORD delights in you   and makes your land his spouse.As a young man marries a virgin,   your Builder shall marry you;and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride   so shall your God rejoice in you.Reading II1 Corinthians 12:4-11Brothers and sisters:There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord;there are different workings but the same Godwho produces all of them in everyone.To each individual the manifestation of the Spiritis given for some benefit.To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom;to another, the expression of knowledge according to thesame Spirit;to another, faith by the same Spirit;to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit;to another, mighty deeds;to another, prophecy;to another, discernment of spirits;to another, varieties of tongues;to another, interpretation of tongues.But one and the same Spirit produces all of these,distributing them individually to each person as he wishes.GospelJohn 2:1-11There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee,and the mother of Jesus was there.Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.When the wine ran short,the mother of Jesus said to him,“They have no wine.”And Jesus said to her,“Woman, how does your concern affect me?My hour has not yet come.”His mother said to the servers,“Do whatever he tells you.”Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings,each holding twenty to thirty gallons.Jesus told them,“Fill the jars with water.”So they filled them to the brim.Then he told them,“Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.”So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine,without knowing where it came from— although the servers who had drawn the water knew —,the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him,“Everyone serves good wine first,and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one;but you have kept the good wine until now.”Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galileeand so revealed his glory,and his disciples began to believe in him.

When you and I look at the struggles in our lives, our sins and mistakes, and all those things that have led us away from God, it's tempting to wonder if He's forsaken us.  It's easy to assume that God has simply thrown up His hands and walked away.  We would certainly have it coming.  So, have you ever found yourself wondering if you've been abandoned?  If you have, then take a look at the ancient city, God's amazing promise for it, and what He accomplished there for you.

January 20, 2025 Today's Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5Daily Lectionary: Ezekiel 47:1-14, 21-23; Romans 9:19-33“You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight I in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.”  (Isaiah 62:4)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Come to think of it, this text is probably why Jesus' first miracle took place at a wedding. (We read all about that yesterday.) It's the Bridegroom and Bride stuff, the Ephesians 5 sort of thing that Paul interweaves when he is talking about a man and his wife. It would seem as if you can't talk about marriage without talking about Christ and the Church.And so Jesus wants to show off His Bride to the nations. Her glory He wants to shine before kings and paupers alike. Everyone is going to see her radiance. Everyone is going to know of her beauty as the Lord walks with her hand in hand in front of the whole world.Her righteousness will be unmistakable. But know one thing for certain: her righteousness doesn't come from her. For He found her among the Desolate places, Forsaken by all those around her because of what she had made herself to be. But now, beyond all rational logic, her lot in life has changed. His Delight Is in Her, for He has Married her.And now it is His righteousness that the whole world sees. He rejoices over her because she is no longer dressed in the attire of a lady of the evening, but He has taken His own garment and clothed her with it. Head to toe, she is covered in His glory, the glory of the cross, the glory of sins forgiven, the glory that can only be found in an empty tomb with the only thing still buried inside is Satan and the death that could not kill Him.This is the righteousness that His Bride now wears. And He leads her out before nations and kings that they might know that His righteousness is for them, too. His desire is that they, too, would be His Bride, that they would wear His glory—forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation given freely, given for all.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Thou camest to our hall of death, O Christ, to breathe our poisoned air, To drink for us the dark despair That strangled our reluctant breath. How beautiful the feet that trod The road that leads us back to God! How beautiful the feet that ran to bring the great good news to man! (LSB 834:3)-Rev. Eli Lietzau, pastor of Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, CO.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.What makes a church "good?" Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Entrance Hymn #7 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the SkiesSequence Hymn #228 Holy Spirit, Font of LightOffertory Anthem O Lord, My God, You Are My Refuge (Bach, arr. Hopson)Communion Anthem Creator of the Stars of NightPost-Communion Hymn #371 Thou, Whose Almighty WordTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.FIRST READING Isaiah 62:1-5Reader: A reading from the Prophet Isaiah.For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.ReaderThe Word of the Lord.PeopleThanks be to God.PSALM Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, *and your faithfulness to the clouds.6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains,your justice like the great deep; *you save both man and beast, O Lord.7 How priceless is your love, O God! *your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; *you give them drink from the river of your delights.9 For with you is the well of life, *and in your light we see light.10 Continue your...

Second Sunday after the Epiphany Old Testament Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. The Psalm Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus 5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, * and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; * you save both man and beast, O Lord. 7 How priceless is your love, O God! * your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; * you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, * and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart. The New Testament 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. The Gospel John 2:1-11 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.    

The Baptism of our Lord The Collect Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. The Psalm Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus 5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, * and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; * you save both man and beast, O Lord. 7 How priceless is your love, O God! * your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; * you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, * and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart. The New Testament 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. The Gospel Luke 24:13-35 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! 2Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Artwork: Vulnerability by Lorraine Almeida (used with permission).

Isaiah 62:1-12 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. 5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. 6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the Lord in remembrance, take no rest, 7 and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth. 8 The Lord has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: “I will not again give your grain to be food for your enemies, and foreigners shall not drink your wine for which you have labored; 9 but those who garner it shall eat it and praise the Lord, and those who gather it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary.” 10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway; clear it of stones; lift up a signal over the peoples. 11 Behold, the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to the daughter of Zion, “Behold, your salvation comes; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.” 12 And they shall be called The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Lord; and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Surviving Snow: A Journey Through Desolate Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-04-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בין בניינים מושלגים, באוויר קר ושקט, צעדו אריאל, מיה ולוי ברחובות עיר הרוסה.En: Between snow-covered buildings, in the cold and quiet air, Ariel, Maya, and Levi walked through the streets of a ruined city.He: החורף היה קשה והעולם כפי שהיה פעם כבר לא היה.En: The winter was harsh, and the world as it once was no longer existed.He: הכל סביבם היה כפור ודומם, רק הרוח שרקה בין החורבות.En: Everything around them was frozen and silent, only the wind whistled through the ruins.He: אריאל הייתה מלאה בהחלטה.En: Ariel was full of determination.He: היא הייתה מוכנה לעשות הכל כדי למצוא את בני משפחתה שנעלמו.En: She was ready to do anything to find her missing family members.He: מיה, עם עיניה הפקוחות, שמרה על עירנות ושימשה משמר.En: Maya, with her watchful eyes, remained alert and served as the lookout.He: לוי, אף על פי הכל, חייך מול יופי הטבע שהתאושש מההרס.En: Despite everything, Levi smiled at the beauty of nature recovering from the destruction.He: "היום אנחנו חייבים למצוא יותר אוכל ומים," אמרה מיה, עיניה נעוצות באריאל, "נגמרו לנו הכמעט הכל.En: "Today we must find more food and water," said Maya, her eyes fixed on Ariel, "we're almost out of everything."He: "אריאל הנהנה, אבל בליבה היא ידעה שיש לה מטרה נוספת.En: Ariel nodded, but in her heart, she knew she had another goal.He: היא שמעה שמועה על מחנה בו אולי נמצאת משפחתה.En: She had heard a rumor about a camp where her family might be.He: בעגלה קטנה שמצאו, כשהם דוחפים על גבי שלג לבן, הם השתדלו למצוא את מה שיידרשו כדי לשרוד.En: With a small cart they had found, pushing it over the white snow, they tried to find what they needed to survive.He: הגוש העיקרי שלהם היה להגיע לרחוב בו היו בעבר חנויות רבות.En: Their main goal was to reach a street where there used to be many stores.He: כשהגיעו, ראו כי לא הרבה נותר.En: When they arrived, they saw that not much was left.He: חלק מהחנויות נבזזו מזמן, והשלג כיסה את העקבות שהשאירו השומרים הקודמים.En: Some of the stores had been looted a long time ago, and the snow covered the tracks left by previous guards.He: לוי זיהה מאחורי הקיר חלק מהבניינים שבו ייתכן ונותרו מצרכים.En: Levi recognized part of the buildings behind the wall, where supplies might still remain.He: "אולי נמצא משהו בפנים," אמר בקול שובב, אבל אריאל ומיה ידעו שזה הנשמע.En: "Maybe we'll find something inside," he said playfully, but Ariel and Maya knew it was a hopeful tone.He: אריאל חיפשה סיכון ושאלה: "בפנים עשויים להיות אנשים.En: Ariel sought risk and asked, "People might be inside.He: נפשנו אותם, אין ברירה.En: We can't avoid them; there's no choice."He: "כשהם נכנסו למקום, הם מיד הבינו שהם לא לבד.En: As they entered the place, they immediately understood they were not alone.He: קבוצת קונות נוספות עמדה שם, עיניהם חשדניות.En: A group of other scavengers stood there, their eyes suspicious.He: האקלים נהפך מתוח.En: The atmosphere turned tense.He: הם עמדו פנים מול פנים, המלאים ברצון לשרוד במציאות הקשה.En: They stood face to face, driven by the desire to survive in a harsh reality.He: "לכל אחד מגיע קצת," אמרה אריאל, קולה חזק ובטוח.En: "Everyone deserves a bit," said Ariel, her voice strong and confident.He: "לא נריב על זה.En: "We won't fight over it."He: "שקט, ואז מישהו מהקבוצה השנייה הנהן.En: Silence, and then someone from the other group nodded.He: בסופו של דבר, הקבוצה חלקה את המצרכים הזמינים.En: Eventually, the group shared the available supplies.He: כאשר יצאו מהחנות, אריאל הבחינה בפיסת נייר קרוע שהותכה בשלג.En: As they exited the store, Ariel noticed a torn piece of paper embedded in the snow.He: היא התבוננה בו וראו בה כתובת – כתובת של המקום בו אולי נמצאת המשפחה שלה.En: She looked at it and saw an address—a possible location where her family might be.He: על פניה הזדחלה שמחה חדשה.En: A new joy crept over her face.He: מיה התבוננה באריאל והבחינה בשינוי שקרה בלה.En: Maya watched Ariel and noticed the change in her demeanor.He: "מה גילית, אריאל?En: "What did you find out, Ariel?"He: ""מקום," ענתה אריאל, "יתכן ובו נמצאים אהוביי.En: "A place," Ariel replied, "where my loved ones might be.He: אני לא יכולה להמשיך לבד.En: I can't continue alone."He: "בזמן שצעדו בחזרה, אריאל הבינה את חשיבות השותפות.En: As they walked back, Ariel realized the importance of partnership.He: ביחד, הם הצליחו להחזיר תקווה למקום שלא היה בו כתובת תקווה.En: Together, they managed to restore hope in a place where hope once had no address.He: והקור יישאר עוד, אבל לא בליבם.En: And the cold would remain, but not in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:determination: החלטהwatchful: עירנותruined: הרוסהharsh: קשהwhistled: שרקהlookout: משמרmurmur: שמועהlooted: נבזזוtracks: עקבותremained: נותרוplayfully: שובבrisk: סיכוןsuspicious: חשדניותtense: מתוחscavengers: קונותconfident: בטוחtorn: קרועembedded: שהותכהdemeanor: בַּלֶהpartnership: שותפותrestore: להחזירsurvive: לשרודaddress: כתובתgoal: מטרהsupplies: מצרכיםscavenger: קונותdestruction: הרסwhistle: שרקהsought: חיפשהguards: שומריםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Trading Relics for Hope: Sacrifice in a Desolate Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-01-04-23-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег пада без престанка.En: Snow falls without stopping.Sr: Ледени ветар завија кроз разбијене прозоре напуштеног супермаркета.En: An icy wind howls through the broken windows of the abandoned supermarket.Sr: Николина рука дрхти док граби полице, тражећи нешто корисно.En: Nikola's hand trembles as he grabs the shelves, searching for something useful.Sr: Његова сестра Ана је болесна, а он мора пронаћи лек.En: His sister Ana is sick, and he must find medicine.Sr: У мраку супермаркета, само се Миланови кораци чују.En: In the darkness of the supermarket, only Milan's footsteps are heard.Sr: Он је познат у овом свету препуном руине и очаја.En: He is well-known in this world full of ruin and despair.Sr: Милан има лек који Никола очајнички тражи.En: Milan has the medicine that Nikola desperately seeks.Sr: "Имаш ли шта вредно за размену?En: "Do you have anything valuable to trade?"Sr: " пита Милан оштрим гласом.En: Milan asks in a sharp voice.Sr: Никола погледа око себе.En: Nikola looks around.Sr: Његове залихе су скоро потрошене.En: His supplies are almost gone.Sr: Једино што му је остало је старинска породична вредност — очев сат који му значи све.En: The only thing he has left is an antique family heirloom—his father's watch that means everything to him.Sr: Али Ана је важнија.En: But Ana is more important.Sr: Уздише и извлачи сат из џепа.En: He sighs and pulls the watch from his pocket.Sr: "Ово је све што имам.En: "This is all I have.Sr: Молим те, дај ми лек.En: Please, give me the medicine."Sr: "Милан га погледа.En: Milan looks at him.Sr: Његови очи су хладни попут зиме напољу.En: His eyes are as cold as the winter outside.Sr: "Знаш колико ово вреди?En: "Do you know how much this is worth?Sr: Могао бих добити храну за месец дана за тај сат", каже Милан уздигнувши обрву.En: I could get food for a month for that watch," Milan says, raising an eyebrow.Sr: Никола се бори са својим унутрашњим страховима.En: Nikola battles with his inner fears.Sr: Сат је последња успомена на боља времена, на породицу која је некад била заједно и срећна.En: The watch is the last memory of better times, of a family that was once together and happy.Sr: Али Ана је сада његова породица.En: But Ana is his family now.Sr: Њено здравље је важније од сећања.En: Her health is more important than memories.Sr: "Молим те, Ана умира", каже дрхтавим гласом.En: "Please, Ana is dying," he says with a trembling voice.Sr: "Ти имаш све што ми треба.En: "You have everything I need.Sr: Молим те.En: Please."Sr: " Напетост рађа тиху агонију.En: The tension gives birth to silent agony.Sr: Милан размишља.En: Milan thinks.Sr: Он није безосећајан, али у овом безосећајном свету сви морају бити опрезни.En: He is not without emotion, but in this unfeeling world, everyone must be cautious.Sr: На крају, он климне главом.En: In the end, he nods.Sr: "Добро.En: "Alright.Sr: Лек за твој сат.En: Medicine for your watch."Sr: "Никола осети олакшање.En: Nikola feels relief.Sr: Предаје сат и прима мала паковања лекова у руке.En: He hands over the watch and receives the small packets of medicine in his hands.Sr: Олупина супермаркета постаје позорница важније борбе, борбе између преживљавања и љубави.En: The wreck of the supermarket becomes the stage for a more important struggle, the struggle between survival and love.Sr: Излазећи из супермаркета, хладноћа га подсећа на све што је изгубио и шта је спреман жртвовати за породицу.En: Leaving the supermarket, the cold reminds him of everything he has lost and what he is willing to sacrifice for family.Sr: Никола зна да будућност није извесна, али сада има наду.En: Nikola knows the future is uncertain, but now there is hope.Sr: Ана ће живети.En: Ana will live.Sr: Сачувао је не само њен живот, већ и наду у боље дане.En: He has preserved not only her life but also hope for better days.Sr: Жртвовање је донело мир његовом срцу.En: The sacrifice has brought peace to his heart.Sr: Схватио је да је породица највредније благо, чак и у свету који је изгубио све.En: He realized that family is the most valuable treasure, even in a world that has lost everything.Sr: У томе лежи права победа, у светлости коју чинимо за највољеније, па и у најмрачнијим временима.En: Therein lies the true victory, in the light we create for our loved ones, even in the darkest of times. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: напуштеногtrembles: дрхтиuseful: корисноhowls: завијаdesperately: очајничкиheirloom: породична вредностsighs: уздишеeyebrow: обрвуinner fears: унутрашњим страховимаmemory: успоменаstruggle: борбеsacrifice: жртвоватиrelief: олакшањеwilling: спреманhope: надуvictory: победаfootsteps: корациruin: руинеdespair: очајаvaluable: вредноcautious: опрезниnods: климнеstage: позорницаsilent agony: тиху агонијуknown: познатpreserved: сачуваоreminds: подсећаstruggles: борбаvaluable treasure: највредније благоdarkest: најмрачнијим

Reading IIs 62:1-5    For Zion's sake I will not be silent,        for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,    until her vindication shines forth like the dawn        and her victory like a burning torch.    Nations shall behold your vindication,        and all the kings your glory;    you shall be called by a new name        pronounced by the mouth of the LORD.    You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD,        a royal diadem held by your God.    No more shall people call you “Forsaken,”        or your land “Desolate,”    but you shall be called “My Delight,”        and your land “Espoused.”    For the LORD delights in you        and makes your land his spouse.    As a young man marries a virgin,        your Builder shall marry you;    and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride        so shall your God rejoice in you.Reading IIActs 13:16-17, 22-25When Paul reached Antioch in Pisidia and entered the synagogue,he stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, “Fellow Israelites and you others who are God-fearing, listen.The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and exalted the people during their sojourn in theland of Egypt.With uplifted arm he led them out of it.Then he removed Saul and raised up David as king;of him he testified,‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;he will carry out my every wish.'From this man's descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus.John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am?  I am not he.Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.'”GospelMt 1:18-25This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”All this took place to fulfillwhat the Lord had said through the prophet:    Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,        and they shall name him Emmanuel,which means “God is with us.”When Joseph awoke,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.

Reading IIs 62:1-5    For Zion's sake I will not be silent,        for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,    until her vindication shines forth like the dawn        and her victory like a burning torch.    Nations shall behold your vindication,        and all the kings your glory;    you shall be called by a new name        pronounced by the mouth of the LORD.    You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD,        a royal diadem held by your God.    No more shall people call you “Forsaken,”        or your land “Desolate,”    but you shall be called “My Delight,”        and your land “Espoused.”    For the LORD delights in you        and makes your land his spouse.    As a young man marries a virgin,        your Builder shall marry you;    and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride        so shall your God rejoice in you.Reading IIActs 13:16-17, 22-25When Paul reached Antioch in Pisidia and entered the synagogue,he stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, “Fellow Israelites and you others who are God-fearing, listen.The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and exalted the people during their sojourn in theland of Egypt.With uplifted arm he led them out of it.Then he removed Saul and raised up David as king;of him he testified,‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;he will carry out my every wish.'From this man's descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus.John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am?  I am not he.Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.'”GospelMt 1:1-25The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.Abraham became the father of Isaac,Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah,whose mother was Tamar.Perez became the father of Hezron,Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab.Amminadab became the father of Nahshon,Nahshon the father of Salmon,Salmon the father of Boaz,whose mother was Rahab.Boaz became the father of Obed,whose mother was Ruth.Obed became the father of Jesse,Jesse the father of David the king.David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah.Solomon became the father of Rehoboam,Rehoboam the father of Abijah,Abijah the father of Asaph.Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat,Jehoshaphat the father of Joram,Joram the father of Uzziah.Uzziah became the father of Jotham,Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh,Manasseh the father of Amos,Amos the father of Josiah.Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothersat the time of the Babylonian exile.After the Babylonian exile,Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,Zerubbabel the father of Abiud.Abiud became the father of Eliakim,Eliakim the father of Azor,Azor the father of Zadok.Zadok became the father of Achim,Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar.Eleazar became the father of Matthan,Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.Thus the total number of generationsfrom Abraham to Davidis fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile,fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Christ,fourteen generations. Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”All this took place to fulfillwhat the Lord had said through the prophet:    Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,        and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”When Joseph awoke,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.

Gospilled Minute #41 Too many confuse the Pleasant Place for a desolate land. https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/pleasant-place-not-desolate-land

Calvary Chapel North Country Podcast

Our heroes make their way into the twisted remains of a magical world. Kim tracks the progress of their quarry through visions, while Megan finds a path through this gloomy ruin. A world that they've only heard of or read about has fallen. Its dark secrets may prove to be their demise. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gore, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  Check out what's coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don't forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Kim and Megan with Rev as the game master. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Book of Psalms is so long that it is divided up into five smaller books.This is where Book One ends and Book Two begins.However, the familiar themes of God as a rock and refuge continue, and the spirit of David looms large as both author and inspirer of many of the songs.However, the tone is notably darker and gloomier in Book Two, as praise makes way for lament.Join us as we continue through the Jews' ancient but enduring songbook.Written and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins Music(birdsong accidental)Cover art by Lisa Goff

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Glimmer of Hope: Courage and Unity in a Desolate Town Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/glimmer-of-hope-courage-and-unity-in-a-desolate-town Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が荒れ果てた街を吹き抜け、落ち葉が地面を覆っていました。En: The autumn wind swept through the desolate town, covering the ground with fallen leaves.Ja: 瓦礫の間に立つ自給自足のコミュニティは、ハロウィンのカボチャの中に希望の光を見出していました。En: In the midst of the rubble stood a self-sufficient community that found a glimmer of hope in the Halloween pumpkins.Ja: そこに住む人々にとって、それらの灯りは暗闇の中の癒しでした。En: For the people living there, those lights served as solace in the darkness.Ja: ハルトはこの街の遺物捜索者でした。En: Haruto was an artifact seeker in this town.Ja: 常にコミュニティの信頼を失うことを恐れていました。En: He always feared losing the community's trust.Ja: しかし、その気持ちを隠し、皆のために動き続けていたのです。En: However, he concealed those feelings and kept moving for everyone's sake.Ja: ある日、ウィルスが出現しました。En: One day, a virus emerged.Ja: それは早く広まり、弱者を狙いました。En: It spread quickly, targeting the weak.Ja: 医者のミヤコは毎日、患者を看護していましたが、彼女は限界を感じていました。En: Dr. Miyako was caring for patients daily, but she was feeling overwhelmed.Ja: 「このままでは、みんなが危ない」と彼女はつぶやきました。En: "At this rate, everyone is in danger," she murmured.Ja: そのとき、どこからともなくケンタという名の謎の男が現れました。En: At that moment, a mysterious man named Kenta appeared out of nowhere.Ja: 彼は治療法を知っていると言いましたが、誰も彼を信じませんでした。En: He claimed to know a cure, but nobody believed him.Ja: それでも、ハルトは決意しました。En: Even so, Haruto made a decision.Ja: ケンタと協力し、この危機を乗り越えることを。En: He would collaborate with Kenta to overcome this crisis.Ja: ミヤコは心配でした。En: Miyako was concerned.Ja: 「彼を信じて大丈夫？」と問いました。En: "Is it alright to trust him?" she asked.Ja: しかしハルトは答えました。「立ち止まってはいられない」En: But Haruto replied, "We can't afford to stand still."Ja: ハルトとケンタは資源が乏しい中、治療に必要な材料を探しに行きました。En: Haruto and Kenta ventured out, searching for the necessary materials for the cure despite scarce resources.Ja: 途中、彼らは変異した生物たちに出会いました。それらは非常に危険でした。En: Along the way, they encountered mutated creatures which were extremely dangerous.Ja: しかし、ハルトは諦めませんでした。En: However, Haruto did not give up.Ja: ケンタと共に、力を合わせて生物たちを撃退しました。En: Together with Kenta, they combined their strength and fought off the creatures.Ja: ついに、彼らは戻ってきました。材料をミヤコに渡しました。En: Finally, they returned, bringing the materials to Miyako.Ja: ミヤコは素早く、薬を作り出しました。そして、その薬は人々を救いました。En: She swiftly created the medicine, and that medicine saved the people.Ja: コミュニティは歓声に包まれました。En: The community erupted in cheers.Ja: ハルトは仲間たちの信頼を得ました。En: Haruto earned the trust of his companions.Ja: 彼は自信を持ちつつも、他者を信じることを学びました。En: He gained confidence and learned to trust others.Ja: この街にはまだ多くの困難があるでしょう。En: There will still be many challenges facing this town.Ja: しかし、今、彼らは一つになり、強く立ち向かっていくことができました。En: However, now they were united and could face them with strength.Ja: ハロウィンの夜、灯りが街を明るく照らし、希望の光が続いていくことを約束しているかのようでした。En: On Halloween night, the lights brightly illuminated the town, as if promising that the light of hope would continue.Ja: 彼らの心には、新たな勇気と絆が芽生えていました。En: In their hearts, new courage and bonds were budding. Vocabulary Words:desolate: 荒れ果てたartifact: 遺物concealed: 隠しemerged: 出現しましたoverwhelmed: 限界を感じていましたmysterious: 謎のcollaborate: 協力scarce: 乏しいmutated: 変異したcreatures: 生物たちswiftly: 素早くerupted: 歓声に包まれましたsolace: 癒しself-sufficient: 自給自足amidst: 間にrubble: 瓦礫glimmer: 希望の光trust: 信頼despite: にもかかわらずventure: 探しに行きましたovercome: 乗り越えるcure: 治療法dangerous: 危険confidence: 自信bonds: 絆courage: 勇気illuminated: 照らしscarcity: 乏しいpromise: 約束budding: 芽生えていました

Fluent Fiction - French: Echoes of Hope: Following Signals in a Desolate World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/echoes-of-hope-following-signals-in-a-desolate-world Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le silence inquiétant du monde post-apocalyptique, un léger grésillement rompait la monotonie des jours.En: In the unsettling silence of the post-apocalyptic world, a slight crackling broke the monotony of the days.Fr: C'était Émile qui, penché sur une vieille radio au milieu d'une maison abandonnée, tentait de capter des signaux.En: It was Émile, who, bent over an old radio in the middle of an abandoned house, was trying to pick up signals.Fr: Avec lui, Claire et Luc, deux compagnons dans cette sombre aventure, partageaient une petite lueur d'espoir.En: With him were Claire and Luc, two companions in this dark venture, who were sharing a small glimmer of hope.Fr: L'automne avait peint le paysage de couleurs vives et criardes, pourtant tout semblait triste et désert.En: Autumn had painted the landscape with bright and gaudy colors, yet everything seemed sad and deserted.Fr: Les feuilles mortes tapissaient les rues désertes, la nature reprenait ses droits sur ce qui restait de civilisation.En: Dead leaves carpeted the empty streets, as nature took back what remained of civilization.Fr: Dans le ciel, des nuages gris menaçaient d'annoncer un hiver implacable.En: In the sky, gray clouds threatened to herald a relentless winter.Fr: "Écoutez," murmura Émile, une pointe d'excitation dans la voix.En: "Listen," murmured Émile, a hint of excitement in his voice.Fr: La radio émettait une série de bips réguliers suivi d'une voix lointaine, presque fantomatique.En: The radio emitted a series of regular beeps followed by a distant, almost ghostly voice.Fr: "C'est un message," ajouta-t-il, certain que c'était la clé d'un mystère.En: "It's a message," he added, certain it was the key to a mystery.Fr: Claire et Luc étaient sceptiques.En: Claire and Luc were skeptical.Fr: "C'est sûrement une vieille transmission," dit Claire en resserrant son manteau autour d'elle pour se protéger du froid mordant.En: "It's probably an old transmission," said Claire, pulling her coat tighter around her to ward off the biting cold.Fr: Luc ajouta, pragmatique, "On devrait chercher des provisions au lieu de suivre des fantômes."En: Luc added pragmatically, "We should be looking for supplies instead of chasing ghosts."Fr: Mais Émile voyait cela autrement.En: But Émile saw it differently.Fr: "Si c'est une communauté, on ne peut pas ignorer ça," dit-il déterminé.En: "If it's a community, we can't ignore it," he said determinedly.Fr: Ces signaux représentaient une chance de trouver un abri, peut-être même un nouveau départ.En: These signals represented a chance to find shelter, perhaps even a new beginning.Fr: Sous ses encouragements, ils décidèrent de suivre les signaux.En: Under his encouragement, they decided to follow the signals.Fr: Leur voyage à travers les paysages désolés était ardu.En: Their journey through the desolate landscapes was arduous.Fr: Les routes étaient encombrées par la nature sauvage, chaque détour recelait des dangers.En: The roads were overrun by wilderness, and each turn held hidden dangers.Fr: Des groupes hostiles, la faim, le froid, tout se dressait contre eux.En: Hostile groups, hunger, cold—everything stood against them.Fr: Mais Émile, fort de sa détermination, choisissait le chemin dicté par l'intensité croissante des signaux.En: But Émile, strong in his determination, chose the path dictated by the increasing intensity of the signals.Fr: Lorsqu'Halloween arriva, une tempête s'abattit sur eux.En: When Halloween arrived, a storm broke over them.Fr: Sous une pluie battante, ils se retrouvèrent devant des ruines recouvertes de lierre.En: Under the pouring rain, they found themselves in front of ruins covered in ivy.Fr: Là, cachée sous la végétation, une entrée secrète apparut.En: There, hidden under the vegetation, a secret entrance appeared.Fr: Trempés, mais étincelants d'espoir, ils pénétrèrent dans un ancien bunker.En: Soaked, but gleaming with hope, they entered an old bunker.Fr: À l'intérieur, des vestiges de technologie s'étendaient sous la poussière.En: Inside, remnants of technology lay under the dust.Fr: Des documents abîmés fournissaient des indices d'une ancienne colonie de survivants.En: Damaged documents provided clues to a former colony of survivors.Fr: "Regardez," s'exclama Émile, en montrant une carte usée.En: "Look," exclaimed Émile, showing an old map.Fr: "C'est notre prochaine destination."En: "This is our next destination."Fr: Émile sentit une nouvelle chaleur naître en lui.En: Émile felt a new warmth growing within him.Fr: Il se découvrait optimiste, conscient de l'importance de l'espoir et de la persévérance.En: He discovered himself to be optimistic, aware of the importance of hope and perseverance.Fr: Claire et Luc, stimulés par son enthousiasme, se laissèrent gagner par cette énergie positive.En: Claire and Luc, motivated by his enthusiasm, were swept up by this positive energy.Fr: La tempête faisait rage à l'extérieur, mais ils avaient un cap.En: The storm raged outside, but they had a course.Fr: Pour Émile, ce soir-là, le monde semblait un peu moins sombre.En: For Émile, that night, the world seemed a little less dark.Fr: La promesse d'une communauté, d'une vie meilleure, guidait ses pas.En: The promise of a community, of a better life, guided his steps.Fr: Et avec Claire et Luc à ses côtés, il savait que l'avenir n'était pas aussi désespéré qu'il paraissait.En: And with Claire and Luc by his side, he knew the future was not as hopeless as it appeared.Fr: Ainsi, avec le frisson de la découverte et la promesse d'un nouveau matin, ils prirent la route, sûrs que cette quête les mènerait à un coin de ciel miséricordieux.En: Thus, with the thrill of discovery and the promise of a new dawn, they hit the road, sure that this quest would lead them to a merciful corner of the sky. Vocabulary Words:the silence: le silenceunsettling: inquiétantcrackling: grésillementmonotony: la monotonieabandoned: abandonnéea glimmer: une lueurautumn: l'automnedeserted: désertdead leaves: les feuilles mortesa hint: une pointeghostly: fantomatiqueskeptical: sceptiquebiting cold: le froid mordantsupplies: des provisionsshelter: un abrijourney: le voyagedesolate: désolésarduous: arduwilderness: la nature sauvagehidden dangers: des dangers receléshostile groups: des groupes hostilesstorm: une tempêtepouring rain: la pluie battanteruins: des ruinesivy: le lierrea bunker: un bunkerremnants: les vestigesdust: la poussièremaps: une carteenthusiasm: l'enthousiasme

Tearing Down Boundaries pt 2 - Are You Cursed? The Word of God says that if we have our confidence and trust in man and the systems of man instead of in God we are cursed. Mankind's systems are unstable and filled with condemnation. They leave us desolate and unproductive. God's way is filled with grace. Stop trying to save yourself. Live in faith and be free. www.kingdomrock.org

Dass Frauenkleidung überhaupt Taschen hat, in die Schlüssel und Smartphone passen, ist heute Grund für Freudentänze. Dabei war die Taschenlage für Frauen längst nicht immer so düster: Vor wenigen Jahrhunderten konnten Frauen in ihren Rockfalten und Gürteltaschen noch ganze Einkäufe verstauen. Vom Kampf um Taschen- und Geschlechtergerechtigkeit. Autorin: Vanessa Schneider

In the late '70s, The Specials took the UK by storm with their hybrid of punk and reggae and an explicit anti-racist stance. A few years later, the band was coming apart—but not before they made an amazing final 7", the chart-topping, zeitgeist-capturing "Ghost Town." John and Marc dive into this great single on the latest episode of the Spindle.Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS. More podcasts and videos at WASTOIDS.com | Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.

Rise Up Come Down, Jerusalem (Part 2 of Charm School) The haftarah (reading from the Prophets) supplies our study this week, a continuation from "Charm School" of the Torah portion Vaetchanan. It is Isaiah 51:12-52:12. Verses and 1 and 2 supply our question and answer: Does Jerusalem, the Bride, arise at the resurrection or does she descend to be seated (dwell)? YES! First one, then the other. The foreshadowing of the restoration is found a little farther along in Isaiah: It will no longer be said to you, “Forsaken,” nor to your land will it any longer be said, “Desolate”; but you will be called, “My delight is in her,” and your land, “Married”; for the LORD delights in you, and to Him your land will be married. (Is 62:4) This explains the “New Jerusalem” as Eden above able to once again “marry” the physical Land of Jerusalem and Israel from which she withdrew after the first sin. Once the Land is cleansed, those who could heed the command to “Arise” at the resurrection at the Last Trump will descend adorned with the ornaments of the written and lived Word, and they will be seated, or “dwell” (sheviyah) in the Bride's renewed intimate Edenic habitation:  Then I saw a new [renewed] heaven and a new [renewed] earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” (Re 21:1-4) Not all who were called will be fully clothed in the garments that allow them to pass into and out of the ”cloud” of New Jerusalem as they minister to the nations and kingdoms of the millennium. Although all were educated by Moses and the Ruach in the cloud in the wilderness, not all obeyed His compassionate mitzvot with joy, and they died either in the wilderness of the exodus from Egypt or the wilderness of the peoples in the last exile (Ezek 20:35). The Cloud expels rebels and practicing sinners. They evaporate in the Light of the Word, not the cloud. Nehemiah explains their royal priestly semi-Edenic journey, reiterating the special garments in a cloud dwelling where the Lamp was the Lamb, the Word of God, and how they ruled and will again rule the peoples from this portable Jerusalem/Temple. (Re 21) “You, in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness; the pillar of cloud did not leave them by day, to guide them on their way, nor the pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they were to go. You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them, Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth, and You gave them water for their thirst. Indeed, forty years You provided for them in the wilderness, and they were not in want; their clothes did not wear out, nor did their feet swell. You also gave them kingdoms and peoples...” (Ne 9:19-22) The bridal garments are garments of a royal priesthood tried in the wilderness, ready to reign and rule with Messiah Yeshua, the Living Word of the Father. He is Bread, Water, garments of righteousness, and peace that do not wear out, for those royal bridal blessings of eternal life are from the Garden above. The feet don't swell because those feet are not exactly touching the natural earth after Jerusalem once again is married to the earth below. The Bride is adorned with beautiful mitzvot full of the Light of the Torah and the Lamp of the Word. That is the Light with which they also will light the world when they have come to rest in the Holy City:

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Windmill's Secret: A Sibling Mystery in the Desolate Heat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-windmills-secret-a-sibling-mystery-in-the-desolate-heat Story Transcript:Nl: Tijdens de zinderende hitte van een zomerdag, torende de oude windmolen dreigend boven het verlaten landschap.En: During the scorching heat of a summer day, the old windmill loomed threateningly over the desolate landscape.Nl: De aarde was barstend droog, en de wind was stil.En: The earth was parched, and the wind was still.Nl: Het enige geluid waren de langzaam draaiende wieken van de molen, die hun schaduwen als lange vingers over de grond wierpen.En: The only sound was the slowly turning blades of the windmill, casting their shadows like long fingers over the ground.Nl: Anouk stond aan de voet van de molen, haar ogen strak naar boven gericht.En: Anouk stood at the foot of the windmill, her eyes fixed upwards.Nl: Ze veegde haar bezwete voorhoofd af met de rug van haar hand.En: She wiped her sweaty forehead with the back of her hand.Nl: Ze moet hier ergens zijn, dacht ze.En: She must be here somewhere, she thought.Nl: Haar broer was verdwenen, en alles wat hij had achtergelaten was een cryptische brief.En: Her brother had disappeared, leaving behind only a cryptic letter.Nl: Bram stond naast haar, stil en ernstig.En: Bram stood next to her, silent and serious.Nl: Zijn ogen hadden donkere kringen van nachten zonder slaap.En: His eyes had dark circles from nights without sleep.Nl: "Ben je klaar?"En: "Are you ready?"Nl: vroeg Anouk zonder hem aan te kijken.En: Anouk asked without looking at him.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Ja, we moeten binnen zoeken."En: "Yes, we need to search inside."Nl: De houten deur van de windmolen kraakte open, en een golf van dikke, stoffige lucht vulde hun longen.En: The wooden door of the windmill creaked open, and a wave of thick, dusty air filled their lungs.Nl: Binnen was het donker en benauwd.En: Inside, it was dark and stuffy.Nl: Oude tandwielen en machines stonden stil, bedekt met spinnenwebben.En: Old gears and machinery stood still, covered in cobwebs.Nl: "Voorzichtig," zei Bram.En: "Careful," Bram said.Nl: "Er kunnen vallen zijn."En: "There might be traps."Nl: Anouk knikte en pakte haar zaklamp.En: Anouk nodded and grabbed her flashlight.Nl: Het licht gleed door de ruimte, onthullend de ondiepe schaduwen van het verleden.En: The beam swept through the space, revealing the shallow shadows of the past.Nl: Hier had ooit het leven plaatsgevonden, maar nu was het een verlaten monument.En: Life once thrived here, but now it was an abandoned monument.Nl: Terwijl ze verder naar binnen gingen, voelde Anouk een groeiende wanhoop.En: As they ventured further inside, Anouk felt a growing despair.Nl: Wat als ze haar broer nooit zou vinden?En: What if they never found her brother?Nl: Wat als dit alles voor niets was?En: What if it was all for nothing?Nl: Bram leek haar gedachten te lezen.En: Bram seemed to read her thoughts.Nl: "We vinden hem," zei hij vastberaden.En: "We will find him," he said determinedly.Nl: Op dat moment stopte Anouk en draaide zich naar Bram om.En: At that moment, Anouk stopped and turned to Bram.Nl: "Waarom was je er niet die nacht?En: "Why weren't you there that night?Nl: Wat is er echt gebeurd?"En: What really happened?"Nl: Bram zuchtte diep, zijn schuld duidelijk zichtbaar.En: Bram sighed deeply, his guilt evident.Nl: "Ik was weg voor hulp.En: "I went to get help.Nl: In die tijd is hij... verdwenen.En: In that time, he... disappeared.Nl: Het spijt me, Anouk."En: I'm sorry, Anouk."Nl: Anouk slikte.En: Anouk swallowed hard.Nl: Ze wilde boos zijn, maar ze wist dat woede niks zou oplossen.En: She wanted to be angry, but she knew anger would solve nothing.Nl: "Laten we doorgaan," zei ze eindelijk.En: "Let's keep going," she finally said.Nl: Ze kwamen bij een trap die naar de zolder leidde.En: They came to a staircase leading to the attic.Nl: Bovenaan ontdekten ze een kleine, verborgen kamer.En: At the top, they discovered a small, hidden room.Nl: De deur ging moeizaam open, en binnen vonden ze iets onverwachts: een stapel brieven en een dagboek.En: The door opened with difficulty, and inside they found something unexpected: a pile of letters and a diary.Nl: Anouk bladerde snel door de brieven.En: Anouk quickly flipped through the letters.Nl: "Hier zijn aanwijzingen," zei ze ademloos.En: "There are clues here," she said breathlessly.Nl: "Over waar hij naartoe kon zijn gegaan."En: "About where he might have gone."Nl: Bram stond dicht bij haar.En: Bram stood close to her.Nl: "We doen dit samen, oké?En: "We'll do this together, okay?Nl: Ik wil het goedmaken."En: I want to make it right."Nl: Ze keek hem recht in de ogen en zag de oprechtheid daarin.En: She looked him straight in the eye and saw the sincerity there.Nl: "Oké, samen," stemde ze in.En: "Okay, together," she agreed.Nl: Met de aanwijzingen uit het dagboek en de brieven begonnen ze aan een nieuw hoofdstuk van hun zoektocht.En: With the clues from the diary and letters, they began a new chapter in their search.Nl: Het zou niet makkelijk worden, en de weg was vol gevaren, maar samen hadden ze hoop.En: It wouldn't be easy, and the road was full of dangers, but together they had hope.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker herstelden ze hun vertrouwen in elkaar, een broodnodige bond in een wereld die hen voortdurend uitdaagde.En: Slowly but surely, they were rebuilding their trust in one another, a much-needed bond in a world that constantly challenged them.Nl: De zon ging onder, en ze verlieten de windmolen met een hernieuwd gevoel van doel.En: As the sun set, they left the windmill with a renewed sense of purpose.Nl: Hoewel haar broer nog steeds vermist was, voelde Anouk voor het eerst sinds lang niet meer zo alleen.En: Although her brother was still missing, for the first time in a long while, Anouk didn't feel so alone.Nl: Ze had haar vriend terug.En: She had her friend back.Nl: En samen zouden ze hem vinden.En: And together, they would find him. Vocabulary Words:scorching: zinderendeloomed: torendedesolate: verlatenparched: barstend droogcryptic: cryptischecreaked: kraaktedusty: stoffigestuffy: benauwdgears: tandwielencobwebs: spinnenwebbentraps: vallenbeam: lichtrevealing: onthullenddespair: wanhoopdeterminedly: vastberadenguilt: schuldhidden: verborgenpile: stapeldiary: dagboekclues: aanwijzingenbreathlessly: ademloossincerity: oprechtheidtrust: vertrouwenbond: bandchallenged: uitdaagderenewed: hernieuwdpurpose: doelmissing: vermistfoyer: zoldershallow: ondiepe

Today's Topics: 1)The Old, Gray, Catholic Left isn't what it used to be and faces a desolate future https://www.tfp.org/the-old-gray-catholic-left-isnt-what-it-used-to-be-and-faces-a-desolate-future/?PKG=TFPE3328 2) Police in a western Pennsylvania township have arrested a man responsible for disrupting ten different Masses and acting as a potential threat https://catholicvote.org/man-arrested-after-interrupting-ten-masses-across-western-pennsylvania/ 3) House Bill sparks fear of criminalizing religious beliefs https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/house-gop-passes-controversial-bill-labeling-certain-christian/ 4) Harrison Butker petition https://lifepetitions.com/petition/harrisonbutker