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Tim Pollard and Amber Vaden look at session 13 (Deut. 33:1-5,26-29) in the Fall 2025 Explore the Bible study of the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
The Suffering of the Psalmist The Psalmist wrote, “Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word” (Psa 119:67). The word translated “went astray” is שָׁגַג (shāgag). According to HALOT it means “to make a mistake inadvertently, unwittingly…to go astray.”[1] It connotes moral or spiritual deviation (cf. Prov 5:23; Isa 53:6). Ross states, “The verb (שָׁגגַ) is used in Leviticus for unintentional sins; but here it probably includes rationalized, deliberate sins because he was wandering from the way of God. He was not walking by faith in obedience to the word, and so he suffered some affliction at the hands of the wicked; but now he was keeping God's oracle, the word “keep” (שָׁמַר) referring to a meticulous observance of all that God required in his covenant.”[2] The significance is that the psalmist admits he was drifting from obedience, not necessarily into outright rebellion, but into carelessness or neglect of God's Word. The affliction became God's means of correction, turning his wandering into renewed obedience. Thus, the term highlights human tendency to stray and God's faithful use of discipline to restore. A few verses later he states, “It is good for me that I was afflicted, so that I may learn Your statutes” (Psa 119:71). Affliction is seen as a teacher that drives God's people back to His Word. Ross adds, “The psalmist is able to acknowledge that his affliction worked for his good because it forced him to learn more of God's plan revealed in his word. In learning through adversity, he discovered the word God personally revealed in human language was far more valuable than silver or gold [Psa 119:72].”[3] Then, the psalmist states, “I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me” (Psa 119:75). Ross states: "The affliction he has been experiencing came from God, even though it was through arrogant oppressors. The principle was laid down in the experience of Israel in the wilderness: God tested them to see if they would obey or not (Deut 8:16). Those who understand the ways of God know that ultimately it is his plan to exalt the righteous and destroy the wicked, but that in his wisdom he often humbles the righteous before exalting them."[4] Taken together, these verses trace the movement from wandering, to correction, to obedience, and finally to worshipful recognition of God's faithful purposes. They teach that affliction, far from being wasted, is a tool in God's hand to sanctify His people and anchor them more firmly in His Word. We don't like trials or suffering, and we often ask God to remove them, much like Paul asked God to remove his “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor 12:7). However, we find that most of the time God chooses not to remove our difficulty, like He did not remove Paul's (2 Cor 12:8-9), and we must learn that what He does not remove, He intends for us to deal with, and this by faith (2 Cor 12:10; cf. 2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6). The Suffering of Joseph Joseph's life stands as one of Scripture's clearest demonstrations of how God employs suffering to shape the faith and character of His people. Betrayed by his brothers and cast into a pit, Joseph was sold into slavery and carried away to Egypt (Gen 37:23–28). There he endured the humiliation of serving as a foreigner in Potiphar's house, and though he prospered by God's favor, his integrity in resisting Potiphar's wife led to false accusations and unjust imprisonment (Gen 39:1–20). Even in prison, where he was forgotten by those he had helped (Gen 40:23), Joseph displayed remarkable faithfulness, refusing bitterness and maintaining trust in God's providential hand. Each stage of his trial pressed him deeper into dependence upon the Lord, refining his character for the weighty responsibilities that awaited him. His hardships were not incidental but instrumental in God's design, preparing him to serve as second only to Pharaoh and to become a channel of blessing to countless lives. Joseph consistently interpreted his life from the perspective of God's providence, not merely in the well-known statement of Genesis 50:20. When he first revealed himself to his brothers, he sought to comfort them with the assurance that their sin, though grievous, was under divine control: “Do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life” (Gen 45:5). He went further, declaring, “God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on the earth, and to keep you alive by a great deliverance. Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God” (Gen 45:7–8). In both statements, Joseph acknowledged the reality of human betrayal but deliberately framed it within the larger purposes of God. He viewed his sufferings as divine instruments for the preservation of life and the fulfillment of covenantal promises. Later, after Jacob's death, Joseph's brothers again feared retaliation, but Joseph reaffirmed the same perspective, saying: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive” (Gen 50:20). This statement serves as the theological climax of his narrative, demonstrating how God overruled human evil for His own purposes. According to Radmacher, “God works His good plan even through the evil plans of evil people. Even the worst events can be used in the hand of kindly Providence for His good.”[5] Even at the end of his life, Joseph's confidence remained fixed on God's providence. Altogether, Joseph voiced this divine perspective at least four times (Gen 45:5; 45:7–8; 50:20; 50:24–25), revealing a mature faith that consistently interpreted suffering through the lens of God's sovereign care. The Suffering of Moses Moses' life reveals how God employs prolonged suffering and repeated trials to shape His servants into men of spiritual depth and usefulness. After killing the Egyptian, Moses fled into exile, spending forty years in Midian as a shepherd (Ex 2:15–25). This season of obscurity was not wasted but was God's classroom for humility and preparation. Though Moses had been educated in all the wisdom of Egypt (Acts 7:22), he needed the quiet discipline of the desert to unlearn self-reliance and to grow in patience and dependence on God. The Lord used these years of hiddenness to refine his character and to equip him with the endurance necessary for leading Israel. This long exile reminds believers that God often uses seasons of difficulty, waiting, and obscurity as essential training grounds for future service. Moses would later emerge not as the impulsive prince of Egypt but as the meek servant whom God could use to shepherd His people. Wiersbe states: "The man who was “mighty in word and deed” is now in the lowly pastures taking care of stubborn sheep, but that was just the kind of preparation he needed for leading a nation of stubborn people. Israel was God's special flock (Psa 100:3) and Moses His chosen shepherd. Like Joseph's thirteen years as a slave in Egypt and Paul's three years' hiatus after his conversion (Gal 1:16-17), Moses' forty years of waiting and working prepared him for a lifetime of faithful ministry. God doesn't lay hands suddenly on His servants but takes time to equip them for their work."[6] When God called Moses to return to Egypt, the trials intensified. He faced the hardened opposition of Pharaoh (Ex 5–12), who resisted every divine demand, bringing repeated conflict and mounting pressure. Beyond this, Moses bore the weight of constant complaints from the Israelites themselves, who murmured against him at the Red Sea and in the wilderness over water and food (Ex 14–17). Such trials might have broken a lesser man, but through them God deepened Moses' humility and dependence. Scripture later records that “the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth” (Num 12:3). His humility came as he suffered hardship—first in Midian's solitude, then in Pharaoh's defiance, and finally in Israel's stubbornness. Each trial stripped Moses of self-confidence and taught him to rest in God's power and presence. Thus, Moses' life illustrates that suffering, though painful, is God's tool to produce humility, endurance, and spiritual maturity in His people, preparing them for greater responsibility and usefulness in His service. The pathway to spiritual maturity sometimes runs though the valley of hardship and suffering. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div. [1] Ludwig Koehler et al., The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1994–2000), 1412. [2] Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms (90–150): Commentary, vol. 3, 523. [3] Ibid., 524–525. [4] Ibid., 529. [5] Earl D. Radmacher, Ronald Barclay Allen, and H. Wayne House, Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers, 1999), 83. [6] Warren Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. 1, 182-183.
Part 4 of 5: Deut 29: 1-29: "The Covenant Renewed in Moab." If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family! I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors. However, all people are called to share the gospel. It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church as an ancillary addition to the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, like I'm doing on this show, and paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible. If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;()
Part 5 of 5.: Deut. 30: 1-20: The Blessing of Returning to the Lord. If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family! I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors. However, all people are called to share the gospel. It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church as an ancillary addition to the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, like I'm doing on this show, and paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible. If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;()
An episode from Seneca Bible Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Seneca Falls, New York. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to Man. The Scriptures shall be interpreted according to their normal grammatical historical meaning. The King James Version of the Bible shall be the official and only translation used by the church (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each coeternal in being, co-identical in nature, coequal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deut. 6:4). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Phil. 2:58). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (1 Peter 1:35). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:910). We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins 1 Pet. 1:1819). A message from Seneca Bible Baptist Church: “We would love to have you visit! “If you are looking for a church in the Seneca Falls, New York area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (315) 568-9100 or on our website https://www.senecabiblebaptist.org/ You may also write to us at:Seneca Bible Baptist Church1859 Auburn RdSeneca Falls, New York 13148 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4STuljw68fWAhrlwC0CmwFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064601297462 Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow SBBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live. Have A Blessed Day, Seneca Bible Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KingJamesPreaching #KJVPodcast #SenecaBibleBaptistChurch #PastorTerryFenton #BaptistChurches #PreachingPodcast #Churches
3:13 For now I would have lain still and been quiet- When Job lays down he gets no rest (7:4). Job's point “not that death is so wonderful, but that life has become intolerable. Wilson. Again, the term Sheol is not used in the passage but that is clearly the idea. I would have been asleep then I would have been at rest- Rest is a great blessing of God tied with receiving the land of promise Ex. 33:14; Deut. 3:20; 12:10; 25:19; Josh. 1:13, 15; 21:44; 22:4; 23:1; II Sam. 7:1, 11; I Kings 5:4. This word translated rest will also be used in 3:17, 26. Job believes the same kind of rest associated with the promised land is available in Sheol. Here “Job does not hope that death will rectify the injustice of his undeserved sufferings. It will be enough that it ends them” Anderson, 106.This roll call of Sheol includes the powerful, kings, counsellors of the earth, princes and great men (14-15, 19). It also includes the weak and powerless like infants, stillborn children, the weary, and the slaves, the small (16, 19). This list also has those who are ungodly like the wicked and prisoners (17-18). All together are united in Sheol. Death and Sheol are great equalizers for all kinds of people (Eccl. 9:2-6). Job speaks of Sheol as a place of rest (13, 17), ease (18), and freedom (19). How much of Job's words here can be trusted? When the LORD speaks, He will ask Job how much does he really know about these things he speaks about with such authority (38:16-18)?" Smick, 891.Job's view of Sheol is not consistent throughout the book. For example, the words of Job 10:18-22 and 17:13-16 are much gloomier than the picture in 3:11-19. Job uses at least three of the five terms used in 3:4-6 to describe darkness in speaking of Sheol in Job 10:21-22. Other passages of the OT do not portray Sheol or death in the positive terms seen here (Ps. 6:5; 30:9; 88:11-13; 115:17; Isa. 38:18). In Ecclesiastes in particular it is death itself that renders life's pursuits vanity (Eccl. 2:12-17, 18-23; 9:5, 10) It is probably best to see Job's positive view of life after death in 3:11-19 not as representing his final word on Sheol, but as a manifestation of his state of mind at that time. Anything looks better to Job than his present condition. 3:21 Who long for death, but it does not come- The word long for is used for longing or waiting on God in Ps. 33:20; Isa. 8:17; 30:18; 64:4 and of God's longing to be gracious in Isa. 30:18. God longs to be gracious to those who are longing for Him. The longing for God is most common object of such longing in the biblical account. However, here the object of longing is death and that thought appears only here in the Bible. 3:26 I am not at ease, nor am I quiet- The word for at ease was used in 3:18 and is used later in Job 12:6. In 12:6 the destroyers and those who provoke God are at ease but Job has none. The word quiet was used in 3:13. Here Job has no quiet in contrast to what he envisioned for those who are in Sheol- 3:13. I have no rest, for trouble comes- The word for rest was used in 3:13, 17. The point is the same as that made above about the word quiet. While Job has no rest, those who are in Sheol do in 3:13, 17. The word trouble in vs. 26 is the same word translated raging in vs. 17. Interestingly, in vs. 17 the word is said to characterize the wicked. Job raging is not from his wickedness but from his depth of pain.
An episode from Seneca Bible Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Seneca Falls, New York. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to Man. The Scriptures shall be interpreted according to their normal grammatical historical meaning. The King James Version of the Bible shall be the official and only translation used by the church (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each coeternal in being, co-identical in nature, coequal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deut. 6:4). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Phil. 2:58). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (1 Peter 1:35). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:910). We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins 1 Pet. 1:1819). A message from Seneca Bible Baptist Church: “We would love to have you visit! “If you are looking for a church in the Seneca Falls, New York area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (315) 568-9100 or on our website https://www.senecabiblebaptist.org/ You may also write to us at:Seneca Bible Baptist Church1859 Auburn RdSeneca Falls, New York 13148 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4STuljw68fWAhrlwC0CmwFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064601297462 Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow SBBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live. Have A Blessed Day, Seneca Bible Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KingJamesPreaching #KJVPodcast #SenecaBibleBaptistChurch #PastorTerryFenton #BaptistChurches #PreachingPodcast #Churches
Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 4, lesson 7 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Joshua”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Ultimate Loyalty: Worship In a War Zone”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Josh. 5:1-7; Exod. 12:6; 1 Cor. 5:7; Josh. 8:30-35; Deut. 8:11, 14; Heb. 9:11, 12. Memory Text: " 'But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you' " (Matthew 6:33, ESV). (November 8 - November 14) Sunday – (John Lomacang) - Covenant FirstMonday – (James Rafferty) - PassoverTuesday – (Ryan Johnson) - Altars of RenewalWednesday – (Shelley Quinn) - Written on StonesThursday – (John Dinzey) - Longing for His Presence Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES 12 DE NOVIEMBREESCRITO EN ROCAS Lee Josué 8:32-35. ¿Qué significa el acto descrito en estos versículos y qué debería decirnos? El monte Ebal solo es mencionado en Deuteronomio (Deut. 11:29; 27:4, 13) y en el libro de Josué (Jos. 8:30, 33). Junto con el monte Gerizim, era el lugar donde debían pronunciarse las bendiciones y maldiciones propias del pacto. Más concretamente, debía ser el lugar de las maldiciones (Deut. 11:29; 27:4, 13). Allí los israelitas debían situarse a ambos lados del arca, en presencia de los sacerdotes (Jos. 8:33). Un grupo se situó frente al monte Ebal y el otro frente al monte Gerizim como representación simbólica de las dos formas posibles de relacionarse con el pacto. Los sacrificios que se llevaban allí señalaban a Jesús, quien puso sobre sí todas las consecuencias resultantes de la deslealtad al pacto, para que quienes creyeran en él pudieran disfrutar de sus bendiciones (Gál. 3:13; 2 Cor. 5:21). ¿Por qué era necesario escribir una copia del pacto en un monumento visible para todos? (Ver Deut. 4:31; 6:12; 8:11, 14; 2 Rey. 17:38; Sal. 78:7). Los seres humanos tendemos a olvidar. Agrupamos las exigencias cada vez más desconcertantes de la vida cotidiana en segmentos de tiempo cada vez más breves. Inevitablemente, olvidamos cosas que no se repiten con la misma frecuencia o intensidad. En cada celebración de la Santa Cena tenemos una ocasión especial para volver a dedicarnos al Señor y renovar nuestro compromiso de pacto con él. Sería bueno percibir estas oportunidades no solo como ocasiones para consagrarnos nuevamente a nivel individual, sino también como oportunidades de renovación corporativa de nuestra lealtad a Dios. En una sociedad cada vez más individualista, debemos redescubrir el poder de pertenecer a una comunidad que comparte la misma cosmovisión o interpretación de la realidad, los mismos valores y creencias, y la misma misión. ¿Cuán fácil resulta olvidar al Señor y tratar de hacer las cosas con nuestras propias fuerzas y capacidad en medio del ajetreo de la vida? ¿Por qué es tan fácil hacerlo, sobre todo cuando todo va bien?
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMARTES 11 DE NOVIEMBREALTARES DE RENOVACIÓN ¿Cuál fue la motivación de Josué cuando construyó un altar para el Señor? Lee Josué 8:30, 31; comparar con Deuteronomio 11:26-30; 27:2-10. En la época de los patriarcas, los altares que construían eran hitos que señalaban el camino que recorrían y se convertían en representaciones tangibles de su derecho a la tierra que Dios les había prometido. Ahora, al erigir un altar, los israelitas daban testimonio del cumplimiento de las promesas hechas a sus antepasados. En este caso, la construcción del altar fue el cumplimiento directo de las instrucciones dadas por Moisés (Deut. 11:26-30; 27:2-10). Josué 8:30 al 35 desempeña un papel importante en la configuración de todo el mensaje teológico del libro. Al vincular uno de los relatos más truculentos y violentos (la guerra) con algo totalmente distinto, una escena de reafirmación del pacto (la adoración), Josué nos remite a uno de los temas teológicos más importantes del libro, y que aparece en su mismo comienzo: Josué recibió el mandato divino de conducir a Israel a una vida de obediencia en armonía con el pacto (Jos. 1:7). El libro termina destacando ese rol de Josué (Jos. 24) A pesar de la importancia de la guerra y la conquista, hay algo aún más vital: la lealtad a los requerimientos de la Ley de Dios. La conquista era solo un paso en el cumplimiento del plan de Dios para Israel y la restauración de toda la humanidad. La fidelidad a los preceptos de la Torá constituye la cuestión última en el destino de la humanidad. Josué escribió la copia de la ley sobre gran-des piedras encaladas, distintas de las del altar (comparar con Deut. 27:2-8). Así, las piedras, que probablemente contenían los Diez Mandamientos, constituían un monumento aparte en las proximidades del altar y recordaban constantemente a los israelitas los privilegios y deberes implícitos en el pacto. Josué prefigura al Jehoshua (Jesús) del Nuevo Testamento, cuya misión consistía, entre otras cosas, en conducir nuevamente a la humanidad a la obediencia a Dios. Para lograr este objetivo, tuvo que entrar en conflicto con los poderes del mal. Su objetivo final era cumplir los requerimientos del pacto como nuestro representante: “Porque todas las promesas de Dios son ‘sí' en él. Por eso decimos ‘amén' en él, para gloria de Dios” (2 Cor. 1:20). ¿Qué prácticas espirituales equivalen hoy a la construcción de un altar en la antigüedad?
An episode from Seneca Bible Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Seneca Falls, New York. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to Man. The Scriptures shall be interpreted according to their normal grammatical historical meaning. The King James Version of the Bible shall be the official and only translation used by the church (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each coeternal in being, co-identical in nature, coequal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deut. 6:4). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Phil. 2:58). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (1 Peter 1:35). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:910). We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins 1 Pet. 1:1819). A message from Seneca Bible Baptist Church: “We would love to have you visit! “If you are looking for a church in the Seneca Falls, New York area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (315) 568-9100 or on our website https://www.senecabiblebaptist.org/ You may also write to us at:Seneca Bible Baptist Church1859 Auburn RdSeneca Falls, New York 13148 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4STuljw68fWAhrlwC0CmwFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064601297462 Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow SBBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live. Have A Blessed Day, Seneca Bible Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KingJamesPreaching #KJVPodcast #SenecaBibleBaptistChurch #PastorTerryFenton #BaptistChurches #PreachingPodcast #Churches
Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 12 (Deut. 30:11-20) in the Fall 2025 Explore the Bible study of the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
When Moses was born the Hebrew people had been living in Egypt for quite a time. Initially under the protection of Joseph and Pharoah and welcomed as honored guests; they had become an oppressed and enslaved nation. Fearing their growing strength, Pharaoh ordered every Hebrew boy to be thrown into the Nile. But one mothers courage defied the kings decree. She hid her child as long as she could, then placed him in a basket coated with tar and pitch and set him afloat on the Nile river. By Gods providence, Pharaohs daughter found the baby and raised him as her own. Moses grew up amid the luxury of Pharaohs court, yet he never forgot his Hebrew roots. His passion for justiceand his temperwould define much of his life. When he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave, Moses struck down the oppressor and hid the body in the sand (Exod. 2:1112). When the act became known, he fled to the wilderness of Midian, where he spent forty years as a shepherd, husband, and son-in-law to Jethrowaiting for the day when God would call him to lead His people out of bondage. By the time we reach Exodus 3, Moses had already spent those forty years in Midian tending sheep. Then, before a burning bush, he encountered the living Godthe God of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God entered into Moses world in such a way that he would never be the same again. When God called to him from the bush, He said,Do not come near here; remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground(v. 5). What made the ground holy? The presence of God made it holy. As R.C. Sproul wrote in his classicThe Holiness of God: God alone is holy in Himself. Only God can sanctify something else. Only God can give the touch that changes it from the commonplace to something special, different, and apart. The God who spoke to Moses from within the burning bush is not only holybut faithful. While many Hebrews believed that God had forgotten them, the Lord reminded Moses that He is not only all-seeing, but full of mercy:I have certainly seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their outcry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings(v. 7). Then God said to Moses,And now come, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt(v. 10). To this, Moses humbly replied,Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt? All that Moses saw in himself was his own failures and weaknesses. But for God, it didnt matter how weak Moses was, for He delights to use the foolish to shame the wise and the weak to shame the strong (1 Cor. 1:2631). What the burning bush reminds us of is not only that God is holy, or that He is omniscient, or that He is faithful to His promises, but that God uses people not because He needs to, but because He wants to. Just as God did not need Noah or Joseph to address the problems of the world, He did not need Moses. The marvel of the story of God and the people He chooses to use has more to do with that fact that He invites people like us into His mission and the story He is telling. There is a Mediator Who Stands in Your Place After God revealed Himself to Moses as Yahwehthe covenant-keeping GodHe commissioned Moses to return to Egypt. Understandably, Moses questioned,Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?God assured him,I will certainly be with you(Exod. 3:1012). And when Moses was to speak to the people of Israel, God instructed him to say,I AM WHO I AM has sent me to you(v. 14). One of the characteristics that distinguishes the God of Abraham from the gods of Egypt is His faithfulnessHe keeps His promises. This is expressed beautifully inExodus 6:25, where God tells Moses,I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself fully known to them. I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they resided as foreigners. Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant.Gods faithfulness is not only in His name but in His actions, His compassion, and His unwavering remembrance of His promises. Do you remember Leahthe ugly wife whom Jacob did not love? Not only was Judah born to her, but so was Levi. About five generations later, we read inExodus 2:1of a man from the house of Levi who married a daughter of Levi. Together they had three children: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. It was after Miriam and Aarons birthbut before Moses was bornthat Pharaoh commanded every Hebrew son to be thrown into the Nile (seeExod. 1:2022). Yet from this very family, God raised up the leaders who would deliver His people. Moses would lead Israel out of bondage, serving as a type of king who would shepherd Gods people through the wilderness. Aaron would become Gods priest, and through him the priestly line would continue (Exod. 28:129:9). Miriam would be identified as a prophetess (Exod. 15:2021). Dont miss this: God used all threeMoses, Aaron, and Miriamto lead His people out of Egypt, yet Aaron and Miriam would serve the people under Moses leadership (see Mic. 6:4). But it was to Moses, that God said, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. And when Miriam and Aaron forgot their place and Moses God-ordained role before Israel, God said, Now hear My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, will make Myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream. It is not this way for My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My household; with him I speak mouth to mouth, that is, openly, and not using mysterious language, and he beholds the form of the Lord. So why were you not afraid to speak against My servant, against Moses? (see Num. 12:1-8). Follow the Deliverer Who Leads His People Out of Bondage Moses stood before Pharaoh and Israel as a type ofshepherd-kinga mediator and prophet who spoke on Gods behalf. Listen to how the Lord described Moses role: As for you, you shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land. But I will harden Pharaohs heart, so that I may multiply My signs and My wonders in the land of Egypt. When Pharaoh does not listen to you, I will lay My hand on Egypt and bring out My armies, My people the sons of Israel, from the land of Egypt by great judgments. Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I extend My hand over Egypt and bring out the sons of Israel from their midst. (Exod. 7:2-5). When Moses and Aaron appeared before Pharaoh, they declared, Thus says the LORD, Let My people go. (Exod. 5:1). Pharaoh not only refused but mocked the God of Israel: Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and besides, I will not let Israel go (5:1-2). To prove that no one would command Pharoah of Egypt, he made the Israelites labor even harsher, forcing them to gather their own straw while maintaining the same quota of bricks. What followed was asuccession of ten plagues, each designed to expose the impotence of Egypts gods and, in many cases, tomock them directly. The first nine fall naturally into three escalating triads: Plagues of defilement:water turned to blood (7:1424), frogs overran the land (8:115), and gnats or lice tormented Egypt (8:1619). Plagues of destruction:swarms of flies invaded (8:2032); disease killed Egypts livestock while Israels remained unharmed (9:17); and boils afflicted people and animals alike (9:812). Plagues of devastation:hail mixed with fire ravaged the land (9:1335); locusts devoured the remaining crops (10:120); and darknessa direct assault onRa, the sun-godcovered Egypt for three days (10:2129). Each judgment demonstrated Yahwehs sovereignty, yet Pharaohs heart only grew harder. Enraged, he shouted to Moseswho stood before himas Gods representative: Get away from me! Be careful, do not see my face again, for on the day you see my face, you shall die! (10:28). The cognitive dissonance of Pharaoh towards the God of the Israel was not only irrational, but insane! He was dealing with the God who He could not defeat, for in the words of the apostle Paul, it was the equivalent of the clay pot accusing the potter that He had no rights over what He created (Rom. 9:19ff.). In essence, Pharaohs heart cried out to the God of Moses,Who are You to tell me what I can and cannot do? Before we shake our heads or point our finger at Pharaoh in disgust, we must ask ourselves:What has God commanded us to release or submit to that we have resisted with the same question Who is Yahweh that I should obey His voice? Live in the Victory of the Lamb Who Triumphed Over Every Power Before the final plague, Israel was commanded to take amale lamb without defectand keep it forfour dayslong enough to confirm it was spotless and long enough for it to become, in a sense,theirlamb (Exod. 12:16). On the fourteenth day, the lamb was to be slaughtered at twilight, and its blood applied on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses in which they eat it (v. 7). Afterward, the entire household was toeat the lamb together(vv. 811). For what purpose was the perfect and spotless lamb slaughtered? We are told why in Exodus 12:12, For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and fatally strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the human firstborn to animals; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgmentsI am the Lord. Who would God strike? Thefirstborn sonsboth human and animaland thegods (elohim) of Egypt. These gods were not merely lifeless idols butspiritual powers, demonic forces that animated Egypts sorcery and who also held Pharaoh and his people captive[1] (see Deut. 32:17; 1 Cor. 10:2022).[2] So what fueled Pharaohs hatred of Yahweh and his oppression of Israel? His sin and pride, certainlybut beneath that rebellion lay ademonic conflict. The showdown between Moses and Pharaoh, Israel and Egypt, was not merely political or personal; it wasspiritual warfare. As Paul later wrote, For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Eph. 6:12). Every plague before the tenth was a call to repentancea chance for Pharaoh, for Egypt, and even for any Hebrew who had turned to Egypts idols, to turn back to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But only throughthe blood of the lambwould anyone experience deliverance and victory. But, why the firstborn? At the summit of Egypts pantheon stoodRa (Re), the so-called god of gods, depicted with thehead of a falconand thesolar disk encircled by a cobraa symbol of divine power and kingship. Pharaoh was worshiped as theson of Ra, and his ownfirstborn sonwas regarded as the next embodiment of divine rule. In one decisive act, Yahweh crushed the head of Egypts god for the purpose of liberating captive Israel and any Egyptian who wished to turn to the true Creator, and He did it through the blood of the lamb! Conclusion Through this series, youve been reminded of thetrue and better Adamwho embraced a tree for our redemption and life. Youve seen thetrue and better Isaac, who carried His cross to the place of execution for sins we committed, that we might become children of God through His willing death. There is atrue and better Israel, who pursued the unfaithful bride and redeemed her to be clothed in white, never again enslaved to sin. And there is atrue and better Mosesthe Prophet who perfectly represents God, the High Priest who intercedes for us, and the flawless Shepherd-King whose lordship demands our obedience. Behind Egypts gods stood a master deceiverthe father of lies, the ancient serpentwho twists truth and opposes the purposes of God. When Moses stood before Pharaoh, he wasnt merely confronting a ruler; he was standing against the spiritual powers of darkness. In that moment, Moses foreshadowed the One who would intercede perfectly on our behalf. Jesus is the true and better Mosesthe long-promised Deliverer, the Lion of Judah who became the Lamb of God to set captives free. He alone is the sinless Son of the Father, who took on flesh and dwelt among usthe Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. But His death did more than address our guilt; ittriumphed over sin, death, and every power opposed to Gods kingdom. Through His cross and resurrection, Jesus destroyed the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil (Heb. 2:14), and the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). When we turn to the book of Revelation, we witness a dramatic, global reenactment of the Exodus story: the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls each unleash escalating judgments, echoing the plagues that struck Egypt. Yet, just as Pharaoh stubbornly hardened his heart, so too does humanity in the final days. Scripture warns, The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands; they continued to worship demons and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and woodidols that can neither see, hear, nor walk. They refused to repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts (Rev. 9:20-21). So we must ask regarding ourselves: Who is Yahweh that I should obey Him? Thetrue and better Moses, theLamb of God, was slain to liberate us from such things. For the true Christian,Colossians 2:1315declares our victory: And when you were dead in your wrongdoings and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our wrongdoings, having canceled the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. (Col. 2:13-15) If you are in Christ, your victory and freedom are found inthe Lamb who reigns as the Lion of Judah. Jesus is the true and better Mediator who stands in your place. Jesus is the true and better Deliverer who leads His people out of bondage. The true Son of God is your salvationbefore whom every ruler and demon, all who are rich and poor, those who are known and unknown will one day bow. And on that Day, mayRevelation 12:1011be said of you: Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down, the one who accuses them before our God day and night. And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. (Rev. 12:10-11) [1] And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they will not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (2 Cor. 4:3-4) [2] No, but I say that things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? (1 Cor. 10:20-22)
PSALMS 79–81 — THE CRY, THE VINE, THE VOICETeacher: Kerry Battle | Ahava ~ Love AssemblyThis threefold psalm scroll traces Israel's journey from ruin to restoration.Psalm 79 cries for cleansing.Psalm 80 pleads for the Vine of Yahuah to be restored.Psalm 81 calls the nation back to the Voice of Covenant.It's a prophetic pattern for every generation:Cry → Restore → Remember.Forgetfulness breeds rebellion, but remembrance keeps fellowship.0:00 – Introduction — The Cry and the Covenant3:15 – Psalm 79 — The Cry for Cleansing8:45 – Psalm 80 — The Vine Restored14:10 – Psalm 81 — The Voice of Covenant21:00 – Application — Today's Priesthood: Cry, Intercede, Return, Guard, Renew26:30 – Final Heart Check — Remember and Walk in ShalomPsalms 79–81 | Deut 32 : 15–21 | Num 6 : 25 | Ex 15 : 17 | Deut 6 : 5 | John 15 : 1–2 | Col 3 : 16 | John 14 : 15The Cry of Repentance — When Grief Becomes IntercessionThe Vine of Yahuah — Planted for Fruit, Not FameThe Voice of Covenant — Obedience Over EmotionWhy Corporate Blindness Is the Greatest DiseaseHow Restoration Proves Mercy and Renews Purpose
SHOW NOTES In Podcast Episode 348, “They Refused to Turn from the Sins,” Kim discusses the ungodly patterns that can carry forward in families and organizations. In today's text, we see evil patterns in families and in non-familial leadership lines. Always remember you can choose to stop unhealthy patterns and pass along healthy ones to future generations. Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 15:8-31, with 9 as the focal verse: 9 Zechariah did what was evil in the Lord's sight, as his ancestors had done. He refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit. WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE: What unhealthy patterns have you refused to turn from? Additional Resources and Scriptures: 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. (Deut. 6:6-7) EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2025). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group: Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus. This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus. In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives. If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week. Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!” If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 https://988lifeline.org/ Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004. Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay. The HIDDEN Episodes: If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 9, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in Heart Intro A. THE DEFINITION OF PURE IN HEART. 1. The heart describes the inner man. Mt. 15;18-20; Prov. 4:23. 2. Purity in heart. a. Moral purity - Ps. 24:3-6. b. Single-minded commitment to God. Ps. 86:11 B. THE DEPRAVITY OF THE HEART. 1. The problem: our hearts are not pure. Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Jer. 17:9; Eph. 4:18 2. God's solution. Deut. 30:6; Ezek. 36:26. a. Justification - Acts 15:9 b. Sanctification – Rom. 7:22-23; Ps. 51:10; 2 Cor. 7:1 C. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PURE HEART. 1. Confession of sin. 1 Jn. 1:9 2. Walk in the Word. Ps. 119:9-11; 140; Jn. 17:17 3. Walk by the Spirit. Gal. 5:16 4. Walk in prayer. Ps. 51:10 5. Focus on Christ and His coming. 1 Jn. 3:2-3 D. DESTINY OF A PURE HEART. 1. Man on earth cannot see God. Ex. 33:20; 1 Tim. 6:16; Jn. 1:18; 1 Jn. 4:12 2. We shall see God. a. Now. 2 Cor. 4:6; 3:18 b. Later. 1 Cor. 13:12; Ps. 17:15; 1 Jn. 3:2; Rev. 22:2; Jn. 17:24 Conclusion
A look at Deut. 1:19-46
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. Watch the previous episode for Part 1.Is prosperity really part of God's plan for your life? In this powerful and thought-provoking message, Rev Paul Jeyachandran unpacks Deuteronomy 8:7–18 to reveal God's heart for His people to prosper—spiritually, materially, and missionally.This sermon goes beyond the surface to explore:
An episode from Seneca Bible Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Seneca Falls, New York. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to Man. The Scriptures shall be interpreted according to their normal grammatical historical meaning. The King James Version of the Bible shall be the official and only translation used by the church (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each coeternal in being, co-identical in nature, coequal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deut. 6:4). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Phil. 2:58). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (1 Peter 1:35). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:910). We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins 1 Pet. 1:1819). A message from Seneca Bible Baptist Church: “We would love to have you visit! “If you are looking for a church in the Seneca Falls, New York area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (315) 568-9100 or on our website https://www.senecabiblebaptist.org/ You may also write to us at:Seneca Bible Baptist Church1859 Auburn RdSeneca Falls, New York 13148 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4STuljw68fWAhrlwC0CmwFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064601297462 Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow SBBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live. Have A Blessed Day, Seneca Bible Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KingJamesPreaching #KJVPodcast #SenecaBibleBaptistChurch #PastorTerryFenton #BaptistChurches #PreachingPodcast #Churches
Part 3 of 5: Deut.28: 1-68. "The Blessings of Obedience, and the Cursing of Diobedience." Greaat message today - come and see! ;() If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family! I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors. However, all people are called to share the gospel. It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church as an ancillary addition to the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, like I'm doing on this show, and paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible. If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;()
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJUEVES 06 DE NOVIEMBREUN TESTIGO DEL PODER DE DIOS Como hemos aprendido (ver la lección cinco), Dios había dado a las naciones paganas la oportunidad de conocerlo y de apartarse de sus malos caminos, pero ellas se negaron y debieron finalmente hacer frente al juicio de Dios. Lee en Josué 7:6-9 acerca de la reacción inicial de Josué ante la calamidad que les sobrevino. Concéntrate especialmente en el versículo 9. ¿Qué importante principio teológico se encuentra allí? En un primer momento, la reacción de Josué fue semejante a la de los israelitas en medio de sus penurias después de salir de Egipto, quienes dijeron: “¡Ojalá hubiésemos muerto por mano del Señor en Egipto, cuando nos sentábamos ante las ollas de carne, cuando comíamos pan en hartura! Ustedes nos han sacado a este desierto para matar de hambre a toda esta multitud” (Éxo. 16:3). Josué dijo: “¡Dios! ¡Señor! ¿Por qué hiciste pasar a este pueblo el Jordán, para entregarnos en manos de los amorreos, para que nos destruyan? ¡Ojalá hubiéramos quedado del otro lado del Jordán!” (Jos. 7:7). Poco después, sin embargo, Josué mostró su gran preocupación por el daño que el nombre y la reputación de Dios sufrirían como consecuencia de esta derrota. “Los cananeos y todos los habitantes de la tierra oirán, nos cercarán y raerán nuestro nombre de sobre la tierra. Entonces, ¿qué harás tú a tu gran nombre?” (Jos. 7:9). Esto revela un tema y un principio que eran centrales para los propósitos de Dios con Israel. Aunque quería que las naciones paganas de su entorno vieran las grandes cosas que Dios haría por su pueblo si le obedecían, también podían, como en el caso de Rahab, conocer al Dios de Israel mediante las conquistas de su pueblo. A diferencia de ello, si los israelitas fracasaban, como ocurrió aquí, las naciones considerarían débil e ineficaz al Dios de Israel (ver Núm. 14:16; Deut. 9:28), lo que podría envalentonar a los cananeos y acrecentar su resistencia. En otras palabras, en el contexto de la posesión de la tierra por parte de los hebreos había en juego grandes cuestiones y principios, que incluían dar honor y gloria a Dios, quien era la única esperanza tanto para los paganos como para Israel.Lee Deuteronomio 4:5-9. ¿De qué manera podemos ver aquí un paralelismo entre el testimonio dado por Israel al mundo y nuestro testimonio como adventistas del séptimo día?
Bible version: NRSVUE (New Revised Standard Version Updated) The common view is that God is three persons in one being or substance. Each of the persons is fully God, but the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father. Problem 1: Believing that God is three persons contradicts scriptures that speak of God as a singular individual—as a one, not a plurality (Deut. 4:35, 39; 6:4-9; Isa. 43:10-11; 44:6; 45:5-6; 1 Kgs. 8:60; Mal. 2:10; Mark 12:28-34; John 17:3; Rom 3:30; Eph 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:5; Jas. 2:19). Just imagine how well-known scriptures would change if God were three persons (John 3:16; Jer. 29:11). Problem 2: If God were three persons we find serious logical difficulties. Questions multiply. Why doesn't the Bible say God is three persons or explain the idea? Why wasn't it included in the preaching in the book of Acts? How is belief in three persons not tritheism? If the spirit is a person, what's his name? Why doesn't anyone pray to the spirit? Why doesn't the spirit receive worship or give greetings? Problem 3: The tri-personal idea slowly evolved over time. Tertullian first used the word trinitas, but didn't recognize the Father, Son, and Spirit as coequal. Origen of Alexandria developed the concept of eternal generation, but he too believed the Father was greater than the Son. It's not until Gregory of Nazianzus in the mid to late fourth century that we get a clear statement of God as three persons in one being (Fifth Theological Oration 31). Solution: The Bible teaches that the Father is the only true God (John 17:3), Jesus is his Son, the Messiah, and the spirit is their presence in the world.The post Who Told You That? God Is Three Persons first appeared on Living Hope.
Psalm 78 — The Law of Remembrance: When Forgetting Becomes RebellionTeacher: Kerry Battle | Ahava~Love AssemblyPsalm 78 is a courtroom scroll — a prophetic indictment against forgetfulness.Asaph's maschil (instruction) calls every generation to remember, rehearse, and repeat the faithfulness of Yahuah.This teaching walks through 11 Gates of the Sovereign Blueprint (Level 5) — exposing how rebellion begins in memory loss and ends in mercy's restoration.This message isn't just about Israel's past — it's about the warning to our generation:Forgetfulness breaks fellowship; remembrance preserves the covenant.0:00 – Introduction — The Law of Generational Memory3:40 – Gate 1: Law — Remembering Is the Foundation of Faith8:00 – Gate 2: Precept — Testimony Must Become Torah12:20 – Gate 3: Example — Ephraim's Failure15:45 – Gate 4: Wisdom — Rebellion Is a Memory Disease19:00 – Gate 5: Understanding — The Root of Rebellion Is Unbelief22:40 – Gate 6: Prudence — Yahuah's Mercy Has Measure26:10 – Gate 7: Conviction — False Peace Is Self-Deception29:35 – Gate 8: Fruit of the Ruach — Gratitude Guards Memory33:00 – Gate 9: Final Heart Check36:20 – Gate 10: Blueprint Analysis — The Cycle of Covenant Amnesia40:00 – Gate 11: Prophetic Execution — The Charge to the Scribe
Tim Pollard and Amber Vaden look at session 11 (Deut. 28:1-6,15-19) in the Fall 2025 Explore the Bible study of the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
A Look at Deut. 1:1-18
Deut. 28:15–19 Jer. 11:1–5 John 11:45–53 2 Cor. 5:16–21 Around the year A.D. 130, an early Christian wrote a letter to a skeptic named Diognetus, and he explained that the work of Jesus Christ for sinners like this: "O sweet exchange!" In this message, we see how God poured out His justice against His Son in order to show mercy and goodness to us.
Is prosperity really part of God's plan for your life? In this powerful and thought-provoking message, Rev Paul Jeyachandran unpacks Deuteronomy 8:7–18 to reveal God's heart for His people to prosper—spiritually, materially, and missionally.This sermon goes beyond the surface to explore:
News thriving on drama; Problems when not doing what Christ said; What was Abraham doing?; Understanding the bible text; Eating meat with blood in it; What Christ commanded; "Liturgy"; Solution to world's problems; "Israel"; Generations of Esau = Edom; "Corban"; Sacrifice; Cursing your children with debt; Recognizing righteousness; Gen 37:1 Jacob in Canaan; "Strangers"?; Idolatry = covetousness; Jacob's ladder; Rights; Joseph tattling on brothers; "Flocks"?; Joseph's dream; Dominion over people; Tav+Mem-shin-lamad+biet+nun+vav (dominion); Lot?; Abimelech; Forcing offerings/sacrifice; Membership in social safety nets; Tents for cattle?; Jealousy of brothers; Sachem (consent); Returning every man to family and possessions; Kings? (rulers); Perfect law of liberty; Knowing Holy Spirit; "Dothen"?; Plotting to slay Joseph; Evil beast?; Socialists; Sequence of Hebrew text; Ruben's advice (plan); The pit you're in; Selling Joseph to Ishmaelites; Willingness to sell neighbor into bondage; One purse; 1 Sam 8; Hearing your brother; Faking Joseph's death; Types of kings; Forewarning of famine; Wrath of God; Loving the light; Claiming to know Moses; How to be a free people; Leavened bread; Corruption; Strong delusion; Idols?; The ways of Jacob; Gen 33:17; Setting your brother free; Choosing the direction of your life; Learning to be Israel; Coat of many colors?; Imaginary freedom; Abraham's dream - burning lamp; Organizing in Tens; Tithing vs taxes; Identifying the "evil report"; Deut 12:23; meat with blood in it; Biting one another; Error of Balaam and deeds of the Nicolaitans; Appetite for benefits; Need for repentance; Feeding the sheep; resh-ayin-hey; Truth - Be ready to repent.
In this timely prophetic update, Pastor Olubi Johnson delivers an urgent call to the Body of Christ to prepare the spiritual conditions necessary for the coming glory. Drawing from Revelation 19:8, he reveals that the glory of God will rest upon a Church adorned in fine white linen—the righteousness of the saints—built through unity in the Spirit, prophetic praise and worship, and praying in the Spirit. The glory of God is more than a feeling or atmosphere—it is the manifestation of the Person, Presence, and Power of God. It is His majesty made visible in His people (Ex. 33:18–19; Is. 6:3). Pastor Olubi explains that this is the eternal purpose of the Church—to be the vessel through which the world experiences God tangibly, just as it was in the early Church (Acts 2:1–4; Eph. 3:10). He emphasizes that the world is no longer persuaded by mere words but by the visible demonstration of divine power in believers' lives (1 Cor. 4:20; Rom. 8:19). This glory is connected to a prophetic release of supernatural wealth, which will finance the end-time harvest, ensuring that no divine project is hindered by lack (Deut. 28:12–13). Pastor Olubi underscores the vital role of spiritual leadership, likening it to the high priest whose yearly atonement amplifies the prayers of the saints. However, each believer must still pray daily in the Spirit, keeping their spirit charged and alert (Matt. 26:41; Jude 20). Finally, the Church must transition from being a temporary tabernacle—occasionally hosting God's presence—to becoming a permanent temple filled with His glory (Eph. 2:21–22; 1 Kgs. 8:10–11). Through the daily practice of the Pauline prayers, Christ is formed in us, and we become enduring habitations for His fullness (Eph. 3:16–19; Col. 1:27). You can follow Pastor Olubi Johnson on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also check out our Website.
In this timely prophetic update, Pastor Olubi Johnson delivers an urgent call to the Body of Christ to prepare the spiritual conditions necessary for the coming glory. Drawing from Revelation 19:8, he reveals that the glory of God will rest upon a Church adorned in fine white linen—the righteousness of the saints—built through unity in the Spirit, prophetic praise and worship, and praying in the Spirit. The glory of God is more than a feeling or atmosphere—it is the manifestation of the Person, Presence, and Power of God. It is His majesty made visible in His people (Ex. 33:18–19; Is. 6:3). Pastor Olubi explains that this is the eternal purpose of the Church—to be the vessel through which the world experiences God tangibly, just as it was in the early Church (Acts 2:1–4; Eph. 3:10). He emphasizes that the world is no longer persuaded by mere words but by the visible demonstration of divine power in believers' lives (1 Cor. 4:20; Rom. 8:19). This glory is connected to a prophetic release of supernatural wealth, which will finance the end-time harvest, ensuring that no divine project is hindered by lack (Deut. 28:12–13). Pastor Olubi underscores the vital role of spiritual leadership, likening it to the high priest whose yearly atonement amplifies the prayers of the saints. However, each believer must still pray daily in the Spirit, keeping their spirit charged and alert (Matt. 26:41; Jude 20). Finally, the Church must transition from being a temporary tabernacle—occasionally hosting God's presence—to becoming a permanent temple filled with His glory (Eph. 2:21–22; 1 Kgs. 8:10–11). Through the daily practice of the Pauline prayers, Christ is formed in us, and we become enduring habitations for His fullness (Eph. 3:16–19; Col. 1:27). You can follow Pastor Olubi Johnson on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also check out our Website.
In this timely prophetic update, Pastor Olubi Johnson delivers an urgent call to the Body of Christ to prepare the spiritual conditions necessary for the coming glory. Drawing from Revelation 19:8, he reveals that the glory of God will rest upon a Church adorned in fine white linen—the righteousness of the saints—built through unity in the Spirit, prophetic praise and worship, and praying in the Spirit. The glory of God is more than a feeling or atmosphere—it is the manifestation of the Person, Presence, and Power of God. It is His majesty made visible in His people (Ex. 33:18–19; Is. 6:3). Pastor Olubi explains that this is the eternal purpose of the Church—to be the vessel through which the world experiences God tangibly, just as it was in the early Church (Acts 2:1–4; Eph. 3:10). He emphasizes that the world is no longer persuaded by mere words but by the visible demonstration of divine power in believers' lives (1 Cor. 4:20; Rom. 8:19). This glory is connected to a prophetic release of supernatural wealth, which will finance the end-time harvest, ensuring that no divine project is hindered by lack (Deut. 28:12–13). Pastor Olubi underscores the vital role of spiritual leadership, likening it to the high priest whose yearly atonement amplifies the prayers of the saints. However, each believer must still pray daily in the Spirit, keeping their spirit charged and alert (Matt. 26:41; Jude 20). Finally, the Church must transition from being a temporary tabernacle—occasionally hosting God's presence—to becoming a permanent temple filled with His glory (Eph. 2:21–22; 1 Kgs. 8:10–11). Through the daily practice of the Pauline prayers, Christ is formed in us, and we become enduring habitations for His fullness (Eph. 3:16–19; Col. 1:27). You can follow Pastor Olubi Johnson on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also check out our Website.
In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss some conversations couples that strengthen oneness every day. Couples won't find the satisfaction, joy, and happiness they desire apart from intentional conversations with one another. Scriptures:Genesis 2:25Galatians 6:21 Peter 5:7Psalm 55:22Psalm 139:14Deut 31:6Phil 4:8Questions to Discuss:1. Which one of you is more of the talker in your relationship/marriage?2. On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate our marriage this week—and why?3. What are you currently into (Scripture insight, song, show, book, podcast) and why does it resonate?4. Share one future hope or dream—how might God use us there?5. What one small daily or weekly rhythm would help us keep these five conversations going?Resources:Article - People in the Happiest Relationships Talk about 5 Things Every DayOne of Scott's favorite Instagram followers - Everydaywithhk
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES 29 DE OCTUBRELIBRE ELECCIÓN Lee Deuteronomio 20:10, 15-18; 13:12-18 y Josué 10:40. ¿Cómo iluminan estos mandatos de Dios acerca de la guerra y de cómo debía proceder Israel con las naciones idólatras la orden divina de destruir completamente a algunos de esos pueblos? El texto hebreo utiliza un término especial para describir la destrucción de personas en la guerra: herem. Esta palabra se refiere a lo que está “prohibido”, “condenado” o “dedicado a la aniquilación”. En la mayoría de las ocasiones, ese vocablo designa la colocación completa e irrevocable de personas, animales u objetos inanimados en el dominio exclusivo de Dios, lo que en un contexto bélico implicaba, en la mayoría de los casos, su destrucción. El concepto y la práctica del herem como erradicación total de un pueblo en la guerra deben entenderse a la luz del conflicto de Dios con las fuerzas cósmicas del mal, en el que están en juego su carácter y reputación. La neutralidad no es posible desde que el pecado apareció en el mundo. Solo se puede estar de parte de Dios o contra él. Lo primero conduce a la vida eterna; la otra opción, a la muerte eterna. La destrucción total representaba el juicio justo de Dios contra el pecado y el mal. Dios delegó en su pueblo escogido, el antiguo Israel, y en un momento especial de la historia, la toma de posesión de la Tierra Prometida, la ejecución de sus juicios. La consagración de algo a la destrucción estaba bajo su estricto control teocrático, limitado al período de la conquista y al área geográfica bien definida de la antigua Canaán. Como vimos en el estudio de ayer, quienes estaban consignados a la destrucción se rebelaron constantemente contra los propósitos de Dios, y los desafiaron, sin demostrar nunca un genuino arrepentimiento. Por lo tanto, la decisión de Dios de destruirlos no fue arbitraria ni nacionalista. Además, Israel recibiría el mismo trato si decidía adoptar el estilo de vida de los cananeos (comparar con Deut. 13). Aunque parezca que los grupos situados a ambos lados de la guerra divina estaban predefinidos (los israelitas heredarían la tierra y los cananeos serían destruidos), los roles podían revertirse, como veremos en los casos de Rahab, Acán y los gabaonitas. Las personas no estaban ni protegidas ni destinadas arbitrariamente a la destrucción. Quienes se beneficiaban de una relación con el Señor podían perder su estatus privilegiado si incurrían en rebelión, mientras que aquellos sobre quienes pesaba un decreto divino de destrucción podían someterse a la autoridad de Dios y vivir. ¿Qué implicaciones espirituales tiene la actitud desafiante de los cananeos para con Dios en nuestro contexto actual? Es decir, ¿qué consecuencias tienen para nosotros las decisiones que tomamos libremente?
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18).In this study I continue in chapter 9 verse 8. 8 Ashes of the furnace = The next plague attacked the persons of the Egyptians, and it appeared in the form of ulcerous eruptions upon the skin and flesh (Lev. 13:20; 2 Kings 20:7; Job 2:7).9 Shall be a boil =This word is generally expounded, an inflammatory swelling, a burning boil; one of the most poignant afflictions, not immediately mortal, that can well affect the surface of the human body.10 and they took = ‘lâqach' ‘law-kakh'' ‘lamed-quph-chet' ‘aleph-tav'lamed – (shepherd staff), teach, yoke, to bindquph = (sun on the horizon) condense, circle, timeChet = (tent wall) outside, divide, halfAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThey took the ashes, as commanded by Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah. They DID NOT do this on their own. They followed the commandment of Yahweh.11 And the magicians could not stand before Moses, because of the boils = Which were on them as on others, and which with all their art and skill they could not keep off12 hardened = ‘châzaq' ‘khaw-zak'' ‘chet-zayin-quph' ‘Aleph-Tav'Chet = (tent wall) outside, divide, halfzayin = (mattack) food, cut, nourishquph = (sun on the horizon) condense, circle, timeAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThis Hebrew word means to Seize: To grab hold tightly. To refrain or support by grabbing hold. But by adding the ‘eth' we see that the Spirit of Yahweh/Yahshua is the one that is actually seizing Pharaoh's heart. Why is Yahweh doing this? I believe so that all of the Egyptian deities would be defeated by the miracles perform by Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah!I read from Thomas Horn book “The Gods”I talk about Sekhmet. "The Powerful One." Egyptian lioness goddess, daughter of Ra. In Memphis she formed part of the Memphite triad together with Ptah as her consort and Nefertum (otherwise the son of Bastet) as her son. Depicted as a lioness or in a human form with the head of a lioness. She was generally shown crowned by the solar disk, [note the serpent surrounding the disc], holding the Ankh (life) symbol or a scepter in the shape of a papyrus reed. In Thebes Sekhmet came to be combined with Mut, the consort of the Theban sun god Amun. She had a warlike aspect and was said to breathe fire at the enemies of the Pharaoh. Like the goddess Hathor, Sekhmet could become the 'eye of Ra,' an agent of the sun god's punishment. She was believed to be the bearer of plague and pestilence, but in a more benign aspect she was called upon in spells and amulets to ward of disease.I read from Albert Mackey's Dictionary and Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma. Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
Fear is one of the greatest battles every Christian faces — but God has already equipped us to conquer it. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, Megan J. Conner reminds us that we can overcome fear not through our own strength but through God’s power, love, and a sound mind. Through personal reflection and biblical examples—from David’s cries for courage to Paul and Silas singing in chains—this devotional reveals how faith transforms fear into steadfast trust. Highlights Fear is natural, but faith is our divine response. God replaces fear with power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). David found courage by focusing on God’s strength and salvation (Psalm 27:1). Paul and Silas showed unwavering faith in prison, turning fear into worship (Acts 16:25–26). God’s Word is a powerful weapon against anxiety (Ephesians 6:10–20). Memorizing Scripture builds spiritual resilience and peace. Join the Conversation What verse helps you face fear with faith? Share your reflections and encourage others to trust God in the face of fear. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #FaithOverFear #LifeAudio #CourageInChrist to join the conversation.
All Generations: Family Sunday (Psalm 78) God calls every generation to remember His works and tell His stories. Hear practical ways to weave gratitude and testimony into everyday life, plus a fresh look at our core values. Scriptures: Psalm 78:1–12; Deut 6:4–9; Col 3:15–17 Practice: Gratitude list, dinner question, weekly "Testimony Ten." 00:00 – Welcome & why Family Sunday matters 01:00 – Kids in the room: discipleship, not distraction 02:30 – Core values overview (Family, All Generations, Bible, Growth, Kingdom) 05:10 – Awakening vs. revival; making room for Gen Z 07:30 – Psalm 78 reading (vv. 1–12) 10:00 – Remember & retell: why stories matter 12:40 – Busyness, memory, and gratitude habits 15:20 – Lack vs. abundance (Genesis reflection) 18:00 – Practical: gratitude lists & dinner questions 20:10 – Family circle activity (share thankfulness) 22:10 – Closing prayer & challenge
"Thoughtfully Anglican"; Rooted; Deut. 6:4-9, 2 Thess. 2:13-3:5, Luke 18:9-14;, Rev. Zach Croonquist.
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchLUNES 27 DE OCTUBREEL JUEZ SUPREMO Lee Génesis 18:25; Salmo 7:11; 50:6; 82:1; 96:10; 2 Timoteo 4:1, 8. ¿Qué dicen estos versículos acerca del carácter moral de Dios? ¿Cómo nos ayuda su estatus como Juez del universo a entender la cuestión de la guerra por mandato divino? La santidad del carácter de Dios significa que no tolera el pecado. Aunque él es paciente, el pecado debe cosechar su consecuencia final, que es la muerte (Rom. 6:23). El Señor declaró la guerra al pecado sin importar dónde este se encontrara, ya fuera en Israel o entre los cananeos. El hecho de participar en guerras santas no santificaba a Israel ni a otras naciones (Deut. 9:4, 5; 12:29, 30), ni siquiera cuando estas eran usadas por Dios para ejecutar sus juicios contra su propio pueblo elegido. A diferencia de otros pueblos del antiguo Cercano Oriente, la guerra santa se volvió contra los israelitas cuando Dios no luchó por ellos sino contra ellos, permitiendo que sus enemigos los oprimieran (comparar con Jos. 7). El concepto de guerra santa como parte de la conquista de Canaán solo puede entenderse si se contempla a la luz de la actividad de Dios como juez. Vistas así, las guerras de conquista del Israel de antaño adquieren un carácter completamente diferente. En contraste con las guerras imperialistas motivadas por el deseo de ensalzamiento propio, tan comunes en la antigüedad y en nuestros días, las guerras de Israel no estaban destinadas a alcanzar la gloria nacional, sino a establecer la justicia y la paz de Dios en la Tierra. Por lo tanto, en el centro de la comprensión de las guerras ordenadas por Dios estaban su gobierno y su soberanía, implícitos en su caracterización como guerrero, rey y juez. Como guerrero y juez, Dios se compromete a implementar, estabilizar y mantener el imperio de la ley, que es el reflejo de su carácter. La imagen de Dios como guerrero, similar a la de juez y rey, afirma que él no tolerará para siempre la rebelión contra su orden establecido. Por lo tanto, se puede afirmar que el objetivo de la actividad de Dios nunca es la guerra ni la victoria en sí, sino el restablecimiento de la justicia y la paz. En definitiva, hacer la guerra y juzgar o impartir justicia son una misma cosa si Dios es el sujeto de la acción. Reflexiona acerca de Dios como juez justo que no puede ser sobornado ni influido para actuar de manera parcial. ¿Cómo armoniza con el evangelio un Dios que no tolera indefinidamente el pecado, la opresión, el sufrimiento de los inocentes y la explotación de los oprimidos?
Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 10 (Deut. 12:1-11,29-32) in the Fall 2025 Explore the Bible study of the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Suffering as a Means of Spiritual Growth Sufferings (pathēma) encompass a broader category that includes pain, hardship, or affliction resulting from life in a fallen world, the hostility of others, or divine discipline. The word pathēma derives from paschō, meaning “to experience, suffer, endure…affliction.”[1] The word is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the sufferings of Christ as well as those of His followers (Phil 3:10). Peter wrote, “After you have suffered [paschō] for a little while, the God of all grace…will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Pet 5:10). Suffering may come through persecution for righteousness (2 Tim 3:12), through physical weakness or limitation (2 Cor 12:7–9), or simply through the general consequences of living in a sin-cursed world (Rom 8:18–22). While trials test faith, sufferings train the soul through endurance, humility, and dependence upon God's sustaining grace. Paul's personal afflictions illustrate this reality well. Though he pleaded three times for relief from his “thorn in the flesh,” the Lord replied, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor 12:8–9). Likewise, Joseph's prolonged suffering in Egypt, though marked by injustice and hardship, became the means by which God shaped his character and positioned him for blessing and service (Gen 37–50). The Hebrew counterpart to pathēma is עָנָה (ʿānâ), which means to “be bowed down, afflicted…be put down or become low.”[2] It is often used to describe the suffering of God's people under pressure (Ex 1:11–12; Deut 8:2–3) or the self-humbling that accompanies dependence upon the Lord (Lev 16:29, 31; cf. Jam 4:6; 1 Pet 5:6). Both pathēma andʿānâ express the spiritual principle that God uses adversity not to crush His people but to conform them to His character. Through suffering rightly endured, believers are drawn into closer fellowship with Christ, as Paul wrote, “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings [pathēma]” (Phil 3:10). Categories of Suffering Scripture presents several categories of suffering in the believer's life, each serving distinct purposes within God's sovereign plan. Some suffering comes because of righteousness, as Paul wrote, “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim 3:12). Peter echoes this when he states, “Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed” (1 Pet 3:14). To suffer for righteousness means God permits evil men to persecute the believer who is walking in His will (John 15:18–19; 2 Tim 3:12). Yet God blesses by supplying grace sufficient in the moment (2 Cor 12:9), and future reward at the judgment seat of Christ where faithful endurance will be recognized (1 Cor 3:12–15; 2 Cor 5:10). At times, suffering comes for the sake of testimony, advancing the gospel and glorifying God. Paul wrote, “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel” (Phil 1:12). The “circumstances” Paul refers to are his imprisonment in Rome, which placed him under house arrest while awaiting trial before Caesar (Acts 28:16, 30).[3] There is also the category of shared suffering with Christ, as Paul longed “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings” (Phil 3:10). These forms of suffering reveal God's sovereign use of adversity for His glory and the believer's growth. Apart from these, Scripture identifies two main forms of suffering that promote spiritual growth: corrective suffering, which restores the disobedient to fellowship, and perfective suffering, which refines the obedient toward greater maturity in Christ. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div. [1] Moisés Silva, ed., New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 666. [2] Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 776. [3] This was likely during his first Roman imprisonment (around A.D. 60–62). Though restricted, Paul was permitted to receive visitors and to preach and teach from his rented quarters (Acts 28:30–31). Paul had been falsely accused in Jerusalem, arrested, and after a series of hearings before Jewish and Roman authorities—including Felix, Festus, and Agrippa—he exercised his right as a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar (Acts 25:11–12). This led to his voyage to Rome, where he endured shipwreck and eventually arrived under guard (Acts 27–28). Humanly speaking, imprisonment might have looked like a setback. His chains gave him opportunity to share Christ with the Praetorian Guard (Phil 1:13), Rome's elite soldiers, and word spread even into Caesar's household (Phil 4:22). Furthermore, his example emboldened other believers to speak the word of God without fear (Phil 1:14). In other words, the “circumstances” of Phil 1:12 were Paul's unjust arrest, Roman confinement, and looming trial. Yet, rather than hindering God's work, these very hardships became the platform for advancing the gospel, both among unbelievers in high places and among believers who gained courage from Paul's faithfulness.
Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 26, 2025 – Reformation Day – Alan Conner Romans 5:1 The Doctrine of Justification Intro A. JUSTIFICATION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? 1. LBCF 11.1 - Those whom God effectually calleth, he also freely justifieth, not by infusing righteous-ness into them, but by pardoning their sins, and by accounting and accepting their persons as righteous; not for anything wrought in them, or done by them, but for Christ's sake alone; . . . but by imputing Christ's active obedience unto the whole law, and passive obedience in his death for their whole and sole righteousness by faith, which faith they have not of themselves; it is the gift of God. 2. A legal declaration of being righteous, not to make them righteous (sanctification). Lk. 7:29; Deut. 25:1; Prov. 17:15 B. JUSTIFICATION: HOW DOES IT OCCUR? 1. One lives a perfectly righteous life. Jas. 2:10; Romans 3:10 2. One must be given a righteousness that is perfect. Romans 3:24; 5:17; Phil. 3:9; 2 Cor. 5:21 3. The transaction of imputation or “credited.” Romans 4:5 C. JUSTIFICATION: WHAT DOES IT GIVE? 1. Forgiveness of all our sins. Romans 4:6-8; Col. 2:13 2. Imputed righteousness of Christ. Phil. 3:9; 2 Cor. 5:21 3. The Great Exchange. Double imputation. D. JUSTIFICATION: WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 1. Accomplished at the cross. Romans 3:24; 5:9 2. Applied at the moment of saving faith. Romans 3:28; 5:1; Gal. 2:16 E. JUSTIFICATION: WHAT DOES IT RESULT IN? 1. Sanctification. Jas. 2:26 2. Glorification. Romans 8:1, 33-34, 30 Conclusion
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchDOMINGO 26 DE OCTUBRELA INIQUIDAD DE LOS CANANEOS Lee Génesis 15:16; Levítico 18:24-30; Deuteronomio 18:9-14 y Esdras 9:11. ¿Qué dicen estos textos acerca del plan más amplio de Dios al ofrecer la tierra de Canaán a los israelitas? Tenemos que mirar más allá del libro de Josué para entender completamente lo que significaba la iniquidad de las naciones que habitaban Canaán. Las prácticas aborrecibles de esas naciones, como el sacrificio de niños, la hechicería, la adivinación mediante la invocación a los muertos y el espiritismo, nos dan una pista (Deut. 18:9-12). El descubrimiento de los antiguos textos de la ciudad-estado de Ugarit o Ras Shamra proporciona más información acerca de la religión y la sociedad cananeas, y demuestra que la condena de esta cultura no solo era comprensible, sino también justificada según las normas morales del Antiguo Testamento. La religión cananea se basaba en la creencia de que los fenómenos naturales que aseguraban la fertilidad estaban controlados por las relaciones sexuales entre dioses y diosas. En consecuencia, concebían la actividad sexual de las deidades en términos de su propio comportamiento sexual humano y realizaban prácticas sexuales rituales para incitar a los dioses y diosas a hacer lo mismo. Este concepto dio lugar a la institución de la prostitución “sagrada”, en la que prostitutas y prostitutos participaban en ritos orgiásticos como parte de sus prácticas religiosas. Una nación no puede elevarse a un nivel moral superior al de los dioses que adora. Como resultado del concepto que los cananeos tenían de sus deidades, no es de extrañar que sus prácticas religiosas incluyeran, por ejemplo, el sacrificio de niños, algo contra lo que advertía específicamente la Biblia. La evidencia arqueológica confirma que los habitantes de Canaán sacrificaban regularmente a sus primogénitos como parte de la adoración a sus dioses, que eran en realidad demonios. Pequeños esqueletos aplastados, encontrados en grandes jarras con inscripciones cúlticas, dan testimonio de su degradante religión y de lo que significaba para muchos de sus hijos. La erradicación de los cananeos, pues, no fue una ocurrencia tardía, algo que surgió a raíz de la decisión de Dios de entregar la tierra de Canaán a los israelitas. Dios concedió a los habitantes de Canaán un tiempo de gracia o misericordia adicional durante el cual tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a Dios y su carácter por medio del testimonio de los patriarcas que vivieron entre ellos. Tuvieron la oportunidad, pero, obviamente, la desaprovecharon y siguieron con sus horribles prácticas hasta que el Señor finalmente tuvo que ponerles fin.
Adam interviews Dr. Joel Beeke on biblical headship and his new book How to Lead Your Family, unpacking a father's roles as prophet, priest, and king in the home. They discuss daily family worship, prayerful intercession, sacrificial leadership (Eph. 5; Deut. 6), and gentle, protective guidance that models Christ.Resources Mentioned:How to Lead Your Family — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship — Joel R. BeekeParenting by God's Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace — Joel R. BeekeThe Family at Church — Joel R. BeekeHow Should Teens Read the Bible? — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship Bible Guide — Joel R. Beeke et al.Heidelberg Catechism (Q. 32 – On Christ's Threefold Office) Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 4, lesson 4 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Joshua”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Conflict Behind All Conflicts”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Josh. 5:13–15; Isa. 37:16; Rev. 12:7–9; Deut. 32:17; Exod. 14:13, 14; Josh. 6:15–20. Memory Text: “There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel” (Joshua 10:14, ESV). (October 18 - October 24) Sunday (Jill Morikone) - Commander of the Army of the LordMonday (Ryan Johnson) - War in Heaven Tuesday (James Rafferty) - The Lord is A WarriorWednesday (John Lomacang) - The Lord Will Fight For YouThursday (John Dinzey) - The Second Best Option Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html
Moses faced many choices, but he still had to surrender to God, to not do so cost him walking in the promised land. BUT God still walked with him and never forsook him! Is God calling you to a new chapter? To pass your torch to another? Listen a s Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky opens the Last Words of Moses!
The "feeling" of God's call, teaching former God-haters, Paul addresses the Corinthian church, and the LCMS having a "PR problem". Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, Deut. 10:12–21, 1 Cor. 1:(1–3)4–9, Matt. 22:34–46
Gia Thornburg, Dwayne McCrary, and Amber Vaden look at session 9 (Deut. 6:1-9,20-25) in the Fall 2025 Explore the Bible study of the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
The Rosetta stone, discovered 1799: The top and middle texts are in Ancient Egyptian using hieroglyphic and Demotic scripts respectively, while the bottom is in Ancient Greek. Allowed us to unlock hieroglyphics Covenant is to scripture interpretation the same way. Should we follow the Law? Keep the Sabbath? God in the OT can seem very harsh, and in the NT He's all about love--has He changed? Does God cause evil or not? OT: Amos 3:6 “ shall there be evil in a city and the Lord has not done it?” and Isa 45:7 “I form the light and create darkness: I make peace and create evil: I the Lord do all these things”. NT: 1 John 1:5 “God is light and in him is no darkness at all”. John 10:10: "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." "Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever" (Heb 13:8), and “God is not a man that he should lie or the son of man that he should change his mind” (Num 23:19). The difference has to do with the covenants in place at the time. How did David have the courage to face Goliath? He knew His covenant (1 Sam 17:26, 36) circumcision was a sign of the Abrahamic covenant (Gen 17:10-14) which covered all Isaac's descendants (Gen 17:19). Included: God will bless those who bless Abraham and his descendants, and curse those who curse them (Gen 12:3) + "The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways" (Deut 28:7) (Mosaic covenant in place by this time too) Jonathan and his armor-bearer knew the same promises applied (1 Sam 14:6). Covenant = Testament (Diatheke) Old and New Testament = Old and New Covenant New Covenant anticipated at the Last Supper (Luke 22:19-20), fulfilled by the cross (Hebrews 8:6-7). Gospels before this are still under the Old Covenant (Mosaic). Jesus 'didn’t come to destroy the law but fulfill it' (Matt 5:17) After the cross: Galatians 3:12: "the law is not of faith, being made a curse for us" Romans 4:7 “you died to the law” Gal 5:4: “Christ is become of no effect unto you; whosoever of you are justified by the law you are fallen from grace.” Paul’s anger in Galatians 5:12 against those who insisted that circumcision (part of the Abrahamic covenant) should continue for Christians--if used as a tool for justification Rom 3:31 “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Job 22:1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD- The scene in 2:1-6 is a repetition of the scene produced in 1:6-12. Just as parallelism can drive home the point in poetry, prose often stresses its point by repeating the narrative (Gen. 24:1-27;24:28-49). 2:1 is a verbatim repetition from 1:6 except 2:1 adds the three Hebrew words that end the sentence translated to present himself before the LORD. 2:3 And he still holds fast his integrity- The verse from this point on adds to the words of 1:8. This verb holds fast is a common verb and means be strong or strengthen (Josh.1:6, 7, 9; Job 4:3) or seize (Gen. 19:16). Job held fast to his integrity as some hold fast to deceit- Jer. 8:5. This word will be used also in Job in 2:9; 4:3; 8:15,20; 18:9 and 27:6. In Job 27:6 Job declares I hold fast to my righteousness. The picture of the divine council does not eliminate the picture of an omniscient God (Psalm 139:1-6; Isa. 40:13-14).2:4 What does skin for skin mean? Much has been written to answer this question, but few good answers have been provided. The meaning seems to be something along the lines that even if a person loses their possessions, children, and all else, that the person will respond differently when the suffering is his and his death is imminent. I think the meaning of the phrase is largely derived by the next line that all that a man has he will give for his life. 2:7 Deut. 28:35 speaks of boils from the sole of your foot to the crown of your head. The phrase from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head is also used of Absalom in II Sam. 14:25. In II Sam. 14:25 there was no blemish on Absalom from his foot to his head. Job's case is the opposite of Absalom's attractiveness. 2:9 Then his wife said to him, ‘Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!'These are the only words we have from Job's wife. Job does make a reference to her in Job 19:17 saying that his breath is offensive to her. Job 19:13-20 demonstrates Job's deep sense of alienation from those who we would expect to be closest to him. Job's wife uses the same phrase that the LORD used in speaking of Job in Job 2:3 you hold fast your integrity. God used this to praise Job, but Job's wife uses the phrase in criticism of Job. In The Testament of Job she sells her hair to buy bread for Job and herself. Does she believe the sin of cursing God will be punished by God with Job's instant death?2:10 ‘Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?' The word adversity is also used in the next verse in 2:7, 10, 11. Some versions translate the Hebrew term ra' by the English word evil. Evil can be moral evil (1:1, 8; 2:3) or it can refer to a calamity or disaster (2:10, 11; 42:11). “Out of about 640 occurrences of the word ra' (which ranges in meaning from a ‘nasty' taste to full moral evil) there are 275 instances where ‘trouble' or ‘calamity' is the meaning”[1] God is sovereign over good and bad (Deut. 32:39; Job 1:21). God is not responsible for moral evil (Hab. 1:13; Jas. 1:13), but His hand is involved in adversity (Isa. 45:7; Lam. 3:37-38; Amos 3:6). The translation adversity or calamity is better than the translation evil in this verse. [1] J.A. Motyer, Isaiah, 359.
Raising Deborahs & Defending the Word: Spiritual Warfare for the Last Days | KIB 501 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description In this Feast of Tabernacles episode of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing (KIB 501), Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake call the remnant to the Word and the War—urging believers to return to a physical Bible, cultivate a warfare worldview, and pray for strong women of faith to rise like Deborah and Esther (and for redeemed Rahabs and Tamars to step boldly into God's plan). We unpack why everything is spiritual warfare, how the Word of God births, cleanses, protects, heals, and equips, and why Psalm 22 stands as a stunning fulfilled prophecy of Messiah's crucifixion. Practical tools for marking your Bible, study tips, and a recommended read—God at War by Gregory Boyd—are included. What you'll get in this message How God uses flawed people and raises mighty women in this hour Why a physical Bible (with margins & proper highlighters) matters The warfare worldview from Moses to Paul—and what it means for daily discipleship Ten+ ways the Word transforms believers (life, cleansing, protection, healing, discernment, faith, renewal, equipping, fruitfulness, alignment with God's will) Psalm 22 as a precise, fulfilled prophecy of the crucifixion A call to pray over leaders, courts, and national issues with hope and perseverance Scriptures & themes referenced (not exhaustive): Judg 4–5 (Deborah), Esth 4–5 (Esther), Gen 38 (Tamar), Josh 2 (Rahab), Exod 15:1–3; Gen 1–3; Deut 32; Ps 1; Ps 22; Ps 107:20; Prov 4:20–22; Isa 55:11; John 6:63; 15:3; Rom 12:2; 10:17; Eph 6; 5:26; 2 Tim 3:16–17; Heb 4:12; Luke 8:11–15. Recommended resources: God at War: The Bible and Spiritual Conflict by Gregory Boyd. Bible Hi-Gliders Kohinol Color Pencils, Dry Highlighter Set Pentel Arts 8 Color Mechanical Pencil Moleskine Cahier Journals Partner with the ministry / stay connected: • Weekly podcasts & updates: Kingdom Intelligence Briefing • Support Biblical Life TV and the KIB mission to equip the remnant Timeline (Chapters) 00:00 Opening & KIB mission: empowering the remnant 00:36 Feast of Tabernacles context & personal update 02:02 Women of real strength: Deborah, Esther, and redeemed Rahabs/Tamars 07:55 Guarding against strange fire & counterfeit prophetic movements 10:18 Hope for the nation: prayer over leaders, courts, and laws 15:14 Call to steadfast intercession; refusing despair about “Babylon” narratives 18:40 Why a physical Bible matters: editions, margins, binding, and longevity 22:28 Marking & studying your Bible: highlighters, pens, notebooks, word studies 27:05 If systems go dark: why hard copies are strategic 29:10 Everything is spiritual warfare—a worldview for discipleship 31:22 Book spotlight: God at War (Gregory Boyd) & reading the Bible as warfare literature 35:30 From Adam to Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus: the shepherd's staff & conflict with the powers 41:12 The long war against the Word of God through history 45:25 Canonicity, translations, & practical guidance (ESV, NKJV; cautions on paraphrases) 50:10 What the Word does in believers: life, cleansing, protection, healing, discernment, faith, renewal, equipping, fruit 57:18 Psalm 22: precise prophecy of the crucifixion fulfilled in Jesus 1:04:10 Living by the Word in the last days; building your well-marked Bible 1:08:12 Prayer & closing blessing; next steps for the remnant SEO Hashtags (copy/paste) #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing, #KIB501, #BiblicalLifeTV, #FeastOfTabernacles, #DeborahAnointing, #EstherAnointing, #SpiritualWarfare, #WordOfGod, #Remnant, #EndTimes, #BiblicalWorldview, #Psalm22, #ProphecyFulfilled, #Holiness, #Prayer, #Revival, #Discernment, #KingdomPriesthood, #MichaelLake, #MaryLouLake