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What does it really mean to be made in the image of God? In this series, Imago Dei, Greg and Nathan dive into one of the most foundational truths of the Bible: that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26–27). But what does that actually mean? How does it shape our identity, purpose, and relationships? Through honest conversation and practical insight, they tackle key questions like: How are humans different from animals and angels? What's the difference between being like God and being God? What does the image of God say about our worth—even in a broken world? How does it affect the way we relate to others, steward creation, and find our purpose? And how does Jesus show us what it really means to live as true image-bearers? Whether you're new to theology or looking for a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this episode lays the groundwork for a powerful journey through the doctrine of the Imago Dei. Subscribe now and join Greg and Nathan as they explore what it means to be human, made in the image of God.

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com    Yesterdays podcast… wow, I am so rusty that I forgot to give the application at the end… If you were listening you were probably like… great story… but what about it?    God IS at the true center, but man is the Subject - the central focus of God's dealings,  covenants,  redemption,  Salvation And all of creation     1. Man as the Crown of Creation In Genesis 1, God creates everything else (light, land, plants, animals) in preparation for mankind. Man alone is made “in the image of God” (Genesis 1:26–27), setting humanity apart with dignity, responsibility, and eternal purpose.   C.S. Lewis: “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” From The Weight of Glory. Lewis emphasizes the eternal significance and divine dignity of every human being.       2. The Fall of Man Brings the Central Problem The story of sin (Genesis 3) revolves around mankind's choice. All of Scripture unfolds as God's response to man's fall — judgment, mercy, covenants, law, prophecy, and redemption.   3. God's Covenants Are Made With Man Noah, Abraham, Moses, David — all receive covenants that are not just about them but about mankind's destiny. Each covenant progressively points to how God will restore man to Himself.   4. The Law and Prophets Were Given for Man's Guidance The Law was given to teach man holiness, reveal sin, and point toward the need for a Savior (Galatians 3:24). The prophets consistently address man's rebellion, calling him back to God.   5. Christ Took on Humanity for Man's Salvation The Incarnation is God becoming man (John 1:14), placing mankind at the heart of redemption's story. Jesus is called the “Son of Man” over 80 times, highlighting His role as the perfect representative of humanity.   When I was in 8th grade I remember understanding how important a play was when my coach who had no pads on went through the drills to show us.    6. The Cross Was for Man's Redemption The central event of Scripture is the death and resurrection of Christ — entirely for the salvation of mankind (Romans 5:8). The cross demonstrates God's love for man while satisfying His justice.   7. The Church Is Composed of Redeemed Men and Women The Church is the body and bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25–27). God's plan is centered on transforming human lives into Christ's image and using them for His mission.   8. The Holy Spirit Indwells Man God's Spirit lives in believers, making man the temple of God (1 Corinthians 6:19). This shows that the Bible's story is not just about man being saved but about man becoming the very dwelling place of God.   9. Man Will Reign With Christ Revelation 5:10 says believers will “reign on the earth.” God's original intent in Eden (dominion over creation) will be fully restored — man will rule with Christ in righteousness.   10. The Eternal State Is Focused on Man's Fellowship With God The climax of the Bible's story is Revelation 21–22, where redeemed humanity dwells with God forever: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.” Heaven and earth are renewed specifically for man to live in perfect fellowship with his Creator.   It can be said ITS ALL ABOUT JESUS, BUT JESUS IS ALL ABOUT US/MANKIND!      Gen. 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth, and over every crawling thing that crawls on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.   A.W. Tozer: “The yearning to know what cannot be known, to comprehend the incomprehensible, to touch and taste the unapproachable, arises from the image of God in the nature of man.” From The Pursuit of God.

Message #9 by Pastor Doug Corlew - "Abraham: The Man of Faith" (Genesis 12-25) Sermon Series

Of all the great mysteries that we find in the Bible, this particular passage in Genesis 6 seems to sit right at the top of our list. Who are the Nephilim? Are these the children of the “sons of God” who impregnated earthly women? Are they demi-gods? Are they giants? I'm sure you likely have more questions, but these are the questions that I brought to the text this week!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

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In this episode, we explore a powerful question: What is the purpose of consecration? Consecration is more than a religious act — it's about aligning with the holy nature of God. Scripture reminds us that God is holy and calls those who serve Him to walk in the same nature (Exodus 19:23, Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 11:45, 19:2, 1 Peter 1:15–16). He Himself is the standard, and through His Spirit, He transforms us to reflect that standard — but it begins with dedicating ourselves fully to Him. We'll uncover how consecration sets us apart, cleanses us, and makes us useful vessels in the hands of God. In His house, there are many vessels, but He chooses the holy ones. To truly serve Him, we must walk in the identity Christ has given us, living as the image of God (Genesis 1:27) — because the image ruling us ultimately shapes our behavior. The holiness of God consumes all that is not holy, and consecration is His way of preparing us to stand, serve, and fulfill the purpose for which we were created. Through consecration, He sets us apart from the crowd so we can serve Him well.

Today, we examine the Scriptures to learn what it means to be created in the image of God.  Join us in Genesis 1, as we search the Scriptures for the answers.

Today,we want to continue in Ephesians 1. Now remember the chapter starts with twolong sentences. The first long sentence begins in verse 2 through verse 6, andtells us how God our Father has given us a great spiritual blessing in the factthat He has chosen us, He has adopted us, and He has accepted us in Christ. Allbecause of what His Son Jesus Christ has done for us. We are a blessed people.We're rich in Christ. That's the theme of the book.  Thenin verses 7-10, we have another long sentence. And this is what Jesus Christthe Son is continuing to do for us even today. We have redemption through Hisblood. We have forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace. Yesterdaywe talked about how through His grace He made to abound toward us in all wisdomand prudence. We have the wisdom of God and the discernment of God to do what'sright to please Him.  Todaywe are looking specifically at verses 9-10: ”Having made known to us themystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed inHimself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of times, He might gathertogether in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are inearth in Him”. And that's the last part of this big sentence. What we findout here is that not only has He redeemed and forgiven us, He has also madeknown to us “the mystery of His will”.  Thisletter has much to say about God's plan for His people. A plan that was noteven fully known even in Paul's day. The word mystery that we read here, and isused several times in the book, has nothing to do with something eerie. Itactually means in the Scripture a “sacred secret” once hidden but now revealedto God's people. We believers are part of God's inner circle. We are able toshare in the secret that God one day will unite everything in Christ. Eversince sin came into the world, things have been falling apart, as you well know.First man was separated from God (Genesis 3). Then man was separated from manas Cain killed Abel (Genesis 4). People tried to maintain some kind of unity bybuilding the tower of Babel in Genesis 11. But God judged them and scatteredthem across the world.  Godcalled Abraham and put a difference between the Jew and the Gentile. Adifference that was maintained until Christ's death on the cross. Sin istearing everything apart. But in Christ, God will gather everything together inthe accumulation of the ages. We are a part as His church, even as Gentiles ofHis eternal program. He unites all things in Christ. What a blessing that themystery of God's will, bringing everything back together in Christ will befulfilled one day when Jesus Christ comes back again and sets up His kingdom.  That'sGod's plan for the ages. Oneness in Jesus Christ. No matter who we are, rich orpoor, educated, uneducated, no matter our language, our culture, we are allrich in Christ. And one day we will experience that final unity. But even now,we can have that unity because we're in Christ. It doesn't matter whether we'refrom India or China or America or Africa or South America. It doesn't matter. AsI go to different places in the world, there is this oneness despite ourlanguage barriers in Christ.  Thisis the will of God that we can have this unity in Christ. This is the will ofGod that we can be saved from the sin that separates us. God is not willingthat any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).  Myfriend, what a great blessing we have in Christ today. And we ought to enjoythis blessing of unity, knowing the will and plan of God for the ages. Amystery that was hidden but now is made known to us in Christ.  Godbless!

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Jacquelyn Griffin teaches from Genesis 2:25–3:15 on August 24, 2025Support the show

As part of our August series, Jacob Reynolds shares some reflections on the Creation story in Genesis and what is means for us to be a people who walk in there presence of God.

Sermon preached by Pastor Adam Copenhaver on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Welcome to Elephants in the WOMB!Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, around 63 million legal abortions have been performed—equal to the population of the top 47 U.S. cities combined. In 2022, Roe was overturned, leaving legality to the states. Annual abortions have increased to about 1 million. The Church has often responded with either truth without love or compassion without conviction. But what about the heart and word of God?The Messy MiddleBalance comes by embracing two opposing truths at once—Jesus embodied the fulness of grace and truth. Grace offends the religious heart; truth offends the rebellious heart. We must hold:Abortion is a sinful, immoral act.Abortion is the world's solution to a difficult situation.Abortion is a sinful, immoral act.People are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). A fetus may be non-viable or unwanted, but it remains valuable.God knows us before we are born (Jeremiah 1:5). Purpose is assigned before birth; a fetus is not a "potential" human but a human with potential.The shedding of innocent blood is especially serious (Proverbs 6:16-17). Abortion sheds the blood of a developing human who has done no wrong.Why immoral? Government laws apply to all, not just Christians. Logic for legislation:Some abortions are immoral.Government has the right to restrict immoral acts.Laws should prevent immoral abortions.Common pro-abortion arguments reveal flaws when applied to other immoral acts (e.g., "If you don't like drunk driving, don't do it").Abortion is the world's solution to a difficult situation.The world does not think like the church (1 Corinthians 2:14). Most women seek abortion due to poverty or to preserve bodily autonomy—not from hatred for babies. These are wrong solutions to real problems. To change minds, the church must address the underlying needs.How can the church help pregnant women in difficult situations?Declare the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Thoughtless truth is childish.Make better solutions available (Ephesians 3:10). Work to make abortion unnecessary and unimaginable. Support local ministries like 1st Option Care.Honor pregnancy and care for single mothers (1 Peter 4:8). End the culture of shame. Encourage men to take responsibility.Provide healing for women who have had abortions (Matthew 11:28). About 24% of women will have an abortion by age 45. Offer confidential, restorative groups like "Surrendering the Secret."If you consider yourself pro-choice: Your compassion is commendable, but don't let mercy or distrust of government override Biblical morality. Love upholds truth.If you consider yourself pro-life: Don't let zeal for truth push people from Jesus. Loveless Christians lose their audience. Be an advocate for all, reflecting God's kingdom.Final Question: When it comes to abortion—and every other issue—are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?

No matter who we are, we can all relate to anxiety, including Adam and Even who hid themselves from God (Genesis 3:9-10). Ethan encourages us that peace is found in a person - Jesus - and it was his punishment that brought us peace (Isaiah 53:4-5). Even if the worst-case scenario happens, God can give us shalom peace. For more information about Breathe New Life Church or if you'd like to make a decision to follow Jesus, visit our website here: https://breathenewlife.church/becomeachristian

Title: The Doctrine of the Image of God Passage: Genesis 1:27 Preached by Craig Hefner Resurrection Church 8.3.2025 #ResurrectionChurch #Charleston #WestVirginia

Speaker: Richard Hong"Genesis: Walking With God"Genesis 5:1-24www.risenhayward.com

Genesis 15:1-21

Pray for One Another in Our Race Issues and Go Make a Difference in Our Communities; Jesus Followers Are Here for Times Like This MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will NOT be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. Rather, the deep change, which we all need, will only be through a spiritual awakening. This spiritual awakening will come only from repentance – the turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed us here for such a time as this.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Insensitivity. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Gentleness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Sermon on the Amount – Part 1 “Where Your Treasure Is”” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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In Our Race Issues, Pray for One Another and Make a Difference Through Repentance and Reconciliation; Jesus Followers Are Placed Here for These Times MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will not be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. The deep change, which we all need, will only be through revival that comes from repentance – turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. We do not have just a “skin problem”, we have a “sin problem”. As Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas Texas recently said: “The evangelical church needs to speak up where it has been silent on injustice and racism. The biggest problem, in the culture today, is the failure of the church. We would not even have a racial crisis in America if the church had not consistently failed to deal with racism as the severe sin it is. But because the church has historically ignored and downplayed it {racial crisis}, the issue still exists. Where the church is called to set an example, we have cowered.”. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  Any hostility between brothers and sisters in Christ is an affront to God and damages our souls and the “blessed community” so many of us seek. You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed you and me here for such a time as this.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I can relate to the Israelites in the desert and their desire to return to what is predictable — even if it is miserable. Change is hard. Grant me the courage of Moses to walk the delicate balance of being still and moving on to the new life in Christ that you have for me. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 72). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Inadequacy. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Abundance. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18 WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Prayer for America” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Spiritual CPR Reawakening the Spirit of God Genesis 5:21:24 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. 22 Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him. I. Reawakening: What Is It? II. Reawakening: Why Do We Need It? III. Reawakening: What Can I Do About It? IV. Reawakening: What Difference Will It Make?

What if your title didn't determine your calling? In this episode, I'm digging into one of the biggest lies we've believed in church culture—that only pastors, leaders, or “special” people are called to represent God. But Genesis 1:26–28 tells a different story. I walk through the political context behind this passage and show how, in the ancient world, only kings were seen as the “image” of a god. But in Genesis, God flips the script and says every person is made in His image. That means you have been given divine authority and purpose—not someday, not if you get a title, but right now. If you've ever wondered whether you're really called, or felt like purpose is for someone else, this episode will remind you who you are and what you were made for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great hope that the doctrine of providence gives you is that right now and every moment from now on, the Lord isn't far away and disinterested. Instead, He is actively weaving His fingers through the fabric of reality to bring all things together for good for those who love Him. So what is divine providence and how does it apply yo your everyday life? In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal provides 20 observation on providence based on the narrative of Abraham's servant, Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24.

In this Spirit-led and empowering episode, Dr. Leelo Bush guides us through the growing concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) from a biblical, Kingdom-first perspective. Drawing parallels between past technological fears (like the internet and social media) and today's AI revolution, she reminds Christian coaches that technology is a tool — and that we're called not to fear, but to redeem and lead. With practical insights and spiritual fire, Dr. Bush equips us to use AI wisely and without compromise.

Study Genesis 35:1-29 with Pastor Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at: ReturntotheWord.com Watch the video of this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Videos Get our Free App at: ReturntotheWord.com/Grace Support this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Donate Listen to the Ask a Bible Teacher Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Ask Listen to the Studies in the Scriptures Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Scriptures Help us tell others by leaving a positive review wherever you listen. Return to the Word is the teaching ministry of author and Bible teacher Mark Fontecchio. There is a famine in the land for the teaching of God’s precious Word and His message of grace. Return to the Word exists to call individuals back to the simplicity of God’s Word for all matters of our faith. Through God’s Word His clear offer of eternal life and plan for mankind can easily be understood. Join us on the path to growing in His grace.Support this Podcast and Ministry: https://www.ReturntotheWord.com/DonateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Hong"The Image of God"Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-17, 3:1-21www.risenhayward.com

Walking with God: Lessons from Genesis 5's Genealogy explores the profound spiritual insights hidden in what many consider a boring list of names. Discover how this chapter traces the godly lineage from Adam to Noah, revealing the preservation of faith in an increasingly corrupt world. This teaching examines the sobering reality of sin and death repeated throughout the genealogy, contrasted with Enoch's extraordinary story of walking with God and being taken directly to heaven without experiencing death. Understand what it truly means to walk with God through faith, holiness, daily surrender, and intimate communion. Explore how Enoch stood firm in his faith despite living in a culture headed toward divine judgment, and discover practical applications for maintaining your own walk with God in today's challenging world.

Part of the A Land of Milk & Honey – Abraham to David series. Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post Jacob Wrestles with God – Genesis 32:22-32 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.

Today, Jay and George are discussing the Noahic Covenant. Tune in to Text-Driven Tuesday as the guys look at the elements of the Covenant, the promises God has given to the world, and how His promise to Noah points to His greater promises in Christ. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a ministry of Christ's Fellowship Church. https://cfclawton.org/ ***Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgQBeT-Mj1CmngPdhZyWybQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY  

In this sermon we begin a series inspired by a book called What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk With Howard Thurman by Lerita Coleman Brown. We use Thurman's famous quote to jumpstart our reflections on what it means to live in the spirit of the resurrection. [The quote: “Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.”] In this sermon we talk about what Jacob's journey teaches us about our connection to God that nothing and no one can take away, even though we can get in our own way sometimes.

June 1, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   How to Increase Your Confidence in God (Jude 24-25)  Hiram Kemp  Familiarize Yourself with God's Names and Attributes (Proverbs 18:10) The Everlasting / Eternal God (Genesis 21:32-33) God Almighty (Genesis 17:1) God Who Sees Me (Genesis 16:13-14) A Rock (Psalm 144:1) Shepard (Psalm 23:1) Gain a Global Perspective of God's Work (Habakkuk 2:14) Study the Past in Detail (Psalm 77:7-15) Do Something Daring for God (Genesis 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-10) Learn Other People's Story (Mark 5:18-20; Luke 1:39-45) Repent of Self-Justification (2 Corinthians 1:9) Change Your Mindset (Daniel 3:16-18) Duration 40:14

 It's Friday, May 30th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Christian burials denied in Odisha State, India In mid-May, villagers in Odisha State, India opposed the burial of a deceased Christian, reports International Christian Concern. Their claim? A Christian funeral would defile the gods and the land of the village. Sadly, authorities were unable to convince villagers to allow the burial, and the body was taken to another location. Although Christian burials have long been denied in India, these denials are increasingly occurring as a method of persecuting Christians in Odisha State. Three independent investigations conducted in Odisha between March and April pointed to an alarming rise in the number of Christians denied burial rights. The investigations concluded that the absence of state laws allocating burial land for Christians has enabled the trend. FBI investigates leaked Dobbs Supreme Court ruling FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Monday that he and FBI Director Kash Patel are going to “re-open” an investigation into the consequential 2022 leak of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, reports Life News. On May 2, 2022, Politico published a draft of a Supreme Court opinion, authored in February by Justice Samuel Alito, in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The official ruling was not released until June 24, 2022. The draft opinion made it evident that the Supreme Court was all but certain to rule in favor of the Mississippi pro-life law at the center of the case. A majority of justices on the Supreme Court were prepared to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision which had extended broad federal legal protections to the practice of abortion. Politico cited a “person familiar with the court's deliberations” to confirm that Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett had already voted in favor of Alito's opinion following oral arguments in December of 2021, yielding a five-justice majority to strike down Roe and Casey, as the pro-abortion precedents are known. Pro-abortion activists made clear that they intended to target pro-life pregnancy resource centers and Catholic parishes in response to the Dobbs leak. Indeed, more than 100 pro-life centers and churches were firebombed, smashed, ransacked, or vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti and threatening messages, reported Fox News.   Then, five weeks after the Dobbs leak, but before the official ruling was announced, a man flew from California to D.C. with the intention of going on a killing spree. His target? The pro-life Supreme Court justices. Nicholas Roske went to Kavanaugh's house first located in Montgomery County, Maryland. He was armed with a pistol and equipped with gear to break into the justice's house undetected. Appeals court paused block of Trump's retaliatory tariffs A federal appeals court granted the Trump administration's request to temporarily pause the Wednesday ruling of the  U.S. Court of International Trade which struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, reports CNBC. The judges of the trade court had found that the 1970s-era law Trump had invoked to enact those tariffs, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, does not “confer such unbounded authority” to presidents. The nationwide, permanent block they imposed covered all of the retaliatory tariffs that Trump issued in early April as part of his sweeping “Liberation Day” plan to reshape international trade with the rest of the world. Without a doubt, the Wednesday ruling destabilized a pillar of Trump's economic agenda. Illinois House approves physician-assisted suicide bill And finally, on Thursday, the Illinois House narrowly passed a controversial physician-assisted suicide bill (SB 1950 Amendment 2) by a vote of 63 to 42, with two members cowardly voting “present,” reports the Illinois Family Institute. Oddly enough, 11 state representatives did not cast a vote on the legislation. David Smith, the Executive Director, prayed this prayer on a video which was shared with fellow Christians. SMITH: “I pray, Lord, that many of these lawmakers who are on the fence would choose to err on the side of life and not on death. Lord, I pray that your people would rise up throughout the state of Illinois. I pray that many church leaders would speak up and let their state lawmakers know that this is unacceptable. Illinois should never accept or normalize suicide!” At its April 2025 annual meeting, the Illinois State Medical Society overwhelmingly voted to oppose legalizing physician-assisted suicide. This decision reflects the stance of most Illinois doctors against prescribing lethal medications. They took an oath to do no harm and certainly not to provide the means for their patients to end their lives. If you live in Illinois, send an email to your State Senator here. Scripture tells us that every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and thus each life holds immeasurable value. Moreover, Exodus 20:13 records this command: "Thou shall not murder." Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 30th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Ever had a spiritual faceplant you wish you could undo? You’re not alone. Abraham—yep, the father of our faith—blew it in a big way. But grace didn’t give up on him, and it won’t give up on you either. Key Takeaways Grace Offers Do-Overs – Even when we fail, God’s mercy meets us with a fresh start (Lamentations 3:22-23). Abraham Messed Up Too – He let fear rule and threw his wife under the proverbial camel. Still, God didn’t cancel him—He called him back. Return to the Altar – After failing in Egypt, Abraham went back to where he first encountered God (Genesis 13:4). Returning to God is always the right next step. Failure Isn’t Final – Your spiritual missteps don’t have to define your story. In Christ, shame doesn’t stick—redemption does. Join the Conversation What “altar” do you need to return to? What would it look like for you to start over today with God's grace in view? Share your thoughts with us using #LifeaudioNetwork and let others be encouraged by your journey. You’re not too far gone. God’s mercy says, “Let’s try again—together.”

He was a "priest of the most high God" (Genesis 14:18-20), who blessed our Forefather Abraham and "brought forth bread and wine," prefiguring the Holy Eucharist, centuries before the Law was given to Moses or Christ became incarnate. The Epistle to the Hebrews (ch. 7) reveals Melchizedek, the Priest-King, to be a type of Christ.

Encountering The Living God (Genesis 32)

Doug Horchak discusses Genesis 3:22-24—“Then the LORD God said, ‘Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever'—therefore the LORD God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.”

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