Podcasts about Issachar

00:00:00 1 Chronicles 1 – The Genealogies from Adam to Abraham and Esau00:04:49 1 Chronicles 2 – The Sons of Israel and the Lineage of Judah unto David00:10:13 1 Chronicles 3 – The Sons of David and the Royal Line of Solomon00:12:46 1 Chronicles 4 – The Posterity of Judah, Jabez's Prayer, and the Families of Simeon00:18:11 1 Chronicles 5 – The Line of Reuben, Gad, and the Half Tribe of Manasseh00:21:49 1 Chronicles 6 – The Sons of Levi, the Singers, and Their Cities00:28:58 1 Chronicles 7 – The Sons of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher00:34:18 1 Chronicles 8 – The Posterity of Benjamin and the Stock of Saul00:37:40 1 Chronicles 9 – The Inhabitants of Jerusalem after the Captivity and Saul's House00:43:06 1 Chronicles 10 – The Overthrow of Saul and His Death on Mount Gilboa00:44:57 1 Chronicles 11 – David Anointed King at Hebron and the Catalogue of His Mighty Men00:50:13 1 Chronicles 12 – The Company that Came to David at Ziklag and Hebron00:55:27 1 Chronicles 13 – David Fetcheth the Ark from Kirjath-jearim and the Death of Uzza00:57:23 1 Chronicles 14 – David's Prosperity, His Children, and Victories over the Philistines00:59:20 1 Chronicles 15 – The Levites Bring Up the Ark to Jerusalem with Joy01:03:19 1 Chronicles 16 – David's Festival Sacrifice, Psalm of Thanksgiving, and Order of Worship01:07:49 1 Chronicles 17 – Nathan's Prophecy of the Davidic Covenant and David's Prayer01:11:40 1 Chronicles 18 – David Subdueth the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites01:14:04 1 Chronicles 19 – The Messengers Humiliated by Hanun and the Defeat of the Ammonites01:17:14 1 Chronicles 20 – Rabbah Spoiled and the Giants of the Philistines Slain01:18:44 1 Chronicles 21 – David Numbereth the People and Buyeth the Threshingfloor of Ornan01:23:28 1 Chronicles 22 – David's Preparation for the Building of the House of the Lord01:26:31 1 Chronicles 23 – Solomon Made King and the Distribution of the Levites01:30:15 1 Chronicles 24 – The Divisions of the Sons of Aaron by Lot01:33:41 1 Chronicles 25 – The Number and Offices of the Singers01:36:57 1 Chronicles 26 – The Divisions of the Porters, Treasurers, and Officers01:41:13 1 Chronicles 27 – The Captains for Every Month and the Rulers of the Tribes01:45:40 1 Chronicles 28 – David Exhorteth the People and Giveth the Pattern of the Temple to Solomon01:49:49 1 Chronicles 29 – The Offerings of the People, David's Thanksgiving, and His Death

We are living in a time when there are countless voices competing for our attention, but the Church is called to do more than simply observe what is happening around us. We are called to discern the times, recognize what God is doing, and understand how He wants us to respond.In this message, Discerning the Times, Lois Flewelling explores what it means to develop the kind of spiritual understanding demonstrated by the sons of Issachar, who “had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32).How do we recognize when God is shifting a season? How can we distinguish between what is happening naturally and what God is revealing spiritually? And once we discern the season, how do we know what our response should be?This message will encourage you to move beyond simply reacting to circumstances and begin asking, “Lord, what are You doing in this hour, and how do You want me to respond?” As we remain close to the Holy Spirit, He can give us wisdom to recognize His activity, understand the season we are in, and respond with faith, clarity, and obedience.God is looking for believers who don't merely know what is happening, but who have eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts prepared to respond to what He is doing.Listen to Discerning the Times and be encouraged to grow in spiritual discernment and become increasingly sensitive to God's purposes in this season.Want more?  Eyes to See and its study guide will help you develop a gift of discernment for the season we are living in.  Buy it on Amazon or www.loisflewelling.com.

Text:  Genesis 49:13-33 God's Sovereignty in Predicting the Future of His People (Gen. 49:13-21,27) Zebulun's inheritance would be marked by economic stability. Issachar's inheritance was marked by strength, but also bondage. Dan's inheritance would be marked by courageous leadership, but end with a legacy of idolatry. Jacob's hope: "I will wait for Your salvation, O Lord." (v. 18) Gad's inheritance would be marked by a readiness for battle. Asher's inheritance would be marked by abundant provision. Naphtali's inheritance would be marked by beauty and fruitfulness. Benjamin's inheritance would be marked by fierce boldness.   God's Sovereignty in Sending a Savior for His People (Gen. 49:22-27 Joseph's inheritance is marked by fruitfulness and strength that is rooted in God's mighty character. Joseph's prophecy foreshadows Christ, the Suffering Savior and Shepherd of our souls. God's Sovereignty in the Death of His People (Gen. 49:28-33 As Jacob dies, he pleads for his body to be buried in the land of promise. Jacob's request signifies his faith in God's word of promise. Main Idea: God's covenant promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ our Salvation

7 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, 3 saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” 4 And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: 5 of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed; 6 of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed; 7 of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed; 8 of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed.The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Re 7:1–8.

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This passage records the family of Issachar and its numerous mighty men of valor. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-1-5-leave-a-legacy-of-faith

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He loves us because we believe Him!--And once we believe, then He will prove Himself in many ways so that you will no longer have to believe purely by faith. He will prove Himself to you by answers to prayers and miracles, even the change in your own lives and the lives of others. And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead.JDG.4:2 And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.JDG.4:3 And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.JDG.4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.JDG.4:5 And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.JDG.4:6 And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?JDG.4:7 And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand.JDG.4:8 And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go.JDG.4:9 And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.JDG.4:10 And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him.JDG.4:11 Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh.JDG.4:12 And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.JDG.4:13 And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon.JDG.4:14 And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.JDG.4:15 And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.JDG.4:16 But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.JDG.4:17 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.JDG.4:18 And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle.JDG.4:19 And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.JDG.4:20 Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say, Is there any man here? that thou shalt say, No.JDG.4:21 Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died.JDG.4:22 And, behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet him, and said unto him, Come, and I will shew thee the man whom thou seekest. And when he came into her tent, behold, Sisera lay dead, and the nail was in his temples.JDG.4:23 So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the children of Israel.JDG.4:24 And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan.Chapter 5JDG.5:1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,JDG.5:2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.JDG.5:3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.JDG.5:4 LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.JDG.5:5 The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel.JDG.5:6 In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways.JDG.5:7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.JDG.5:8 They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?JDG.5:9 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.JDG.5:10 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.JDG.5:11 They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.JDG.5:12 Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam.JDG.5:13 Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.JDG.5:14 Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.JDG.5:15 And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.JDG.5:16 Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.JDG.5:17 Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.JDG.5:18 Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.JDG.5:19 The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.JDG.5:20 They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.JDG.5:21 The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.JDG.5:22 Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.JDG.5:23 Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.JDG.5:24 Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.JDG.5:25 He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.JDG.5:26 She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples.JDG.5:27 At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.JDG.5:28 The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?JDG.5:29 Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,JDG.5:30 Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a prey of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours of needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take the spoil?JDG.5:31 So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.BUY MY SUPERNATURAL NOVEL!https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Romance-Episode-1-ebook/dp/B07ZRJV6SHDOWNLOAD THE APP!fringeradionetwork.cOM

Launching my son to college wrecked me a little, and it clarified something too: we get stuck in our growth when we won't align with the season God actually has us in. In this episode, I am sharing three keys to owning yours: 1. See what God is doing. You're chasing your felt needs. He's after your core needs, and those two rarely look the same. Ask: what is God doing in this season, not just what do I want out of it. 2. Notice what it's depositing in you. Like the Sons of Issachar, we're called to discern the times. What's being sown now becomes your harvest later. 3. Maximize where you are. Life moves and changes as we live it. You have to have your finger on the pulse of what God is doing so you can make the most out of it. Let this episode encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow.   TIMESTAMP 00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table 00:00:27 - Owning Your Season 00:01:08 - Personal Experience: Launching My Son to College 00:02:10 - Understanding God's Timing 00:03:45 - Key #1: What is God Doing? 00:06:23 - Core Needs vs. Felt Needs 00:07:47 - Key #2: What is This Season Depositing in You? 00:10:25 - The Importance of Past Seasons 00:12:43 - Key #3: Maximizing Your Current Season 00:15:01 - Creating Memories vs. Financial Planning 00:16:14 - The Full Court Press 00:17:17 - Practical Steps to Own Your Season 00:19:02 - Recap of the Three Keys 00:19:54 - Invitation to Connect 00:20:46 - Upcoming Episode Announcement 00:21:07 - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement  

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We are Back !!!Welcome to The Last Days Series.We are living in the last days. That is not a prediction, it is already happening. But knowing the season is not enough. The real question is: do you know what to do in it?This is the introductory episode and we are starting here because everything else in this series builds on this foundation. We establish what season we are actually in, why it matters, and why so many people are stuck not because they cannot see what is happening, but because they have no wisdom for what to do next.If you have ever felt like something is shifting but you do not know what to do next ,start here.Anchor Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32: The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.#LastDaysSeries #lastdays #DiscerningTimesAndSeasons #christianpodcast #endtimes #bibleteaching #poolofbethesda #wisdom #christianyoutube #faith #discernment #newseason #whattodonext #introduction

00:00:00 Joshua 1 – Be Strong and of a Good Courage and Meditate Day and Night00:03:10 Joshua 2 – Rahab the Harlot Hid the Spies and Bound the Scarlet Thread00:07:11 Joshua 3 – Israel Passeth Over Jordan on Dry Ground Before the Ark00:10:21 Joshua 4 – Twelve Stones Out of Jordan Taken for a Memorial00:14:16 Joshua 5 – Circumcision at Gilgal, Manna Ceaseth, and Captain of the Host00:17:09 Joshua 6 – Walls of Jericho Fall Flat After Compassed Seven Days00:21:59 Joshua 7 – Accursed Thing of Achan and Israel Smitten at Ai00:26:56 Joshua 8 – Ai Taken by Ambush and Law Written Upon Stones at Mount Ebal00:33:16 Joshua 9 – Craftiness of Gibeonites with Old Sacks and Mouldy Bread00:37:38 Joshua 10 – Sun Standeth Still and Five Kings Slain in the Cave00:45:38 Joshua 11 – Kings of the North Smitten at the Waters of Merom00:49:40 Joshua 12 – Catalogue of the Thirty and One Kings Which Joshua Smote00:52:32 Joshua 13 – Much Land Yet to Be Possessed and Inheritance Transjordan00:57:55 Joshua 14 – Caleb Wholly Followed the LORD and Asketh Hebron01:00:43 Joshua 15 – Borders of Judah and Caleb Giveth Achsah His Daughter to Othniel01:07:45 Joshua 16 – Lot and Coast of the Children of Ephraim01:09:26 Joshua 17 – Lot of Manasseh, Daughters of Zelophehad, and the Wood Country01:13:27 Joshua 18 – Tabernacle Set Up at Shiloh and Land Described in Seven Parts01:18:04 Joshua 19 – Lots of Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan01:24:14 Joshua 20 – Six Cities of Refuge Appointed for the Slayer Unawares01:26:04 Joshua 21 – Forty and Eight Cities Given by Lot unto the Levites01:31:58 Joshua 22 – Altar of Witness Built Beyond Jordan by Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh01:39:02 Joshua 23 – Joshua Waxeth Old and Warneth That Snares and Traps Shall Be Unto YouDownload One-Year Reading Plan:https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/kingjamesbibleinoneyearBooks:https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/booksPodcast & More:https://andrewhorval.substack.com01:42:01 Joshua 24 – Covenant Renewed at Shechem, As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord

There was a time when many people in the Western world—believers and non-believers alike—knew the Bible's stories, teachings, and moral foundations. But today, Biblical knowledge is fading as postmodern thinking declares truth to be personal, shifting, and based on feeling. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that God's Word does not bend to culture, opinion, emotion, or circumstance. Throughout history, people have loved the Bible, hated it, believed it, rejected it, tried to change it, and attempted to destroy it. Dictators and rulers have sought to silence it, yet the Word of God still stands. The tragedy is that many believers now neglect this incomparable treasure, missing the joy, power, wisdom, and strength that come from reading and obeying Scripture. Dr. Youssef encourages Christians to become like the men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what God's people should do. In a world saturated with postmodern ideas, a few hours of church each week will not be enough to neutralize the pressure of the culture. Believers must immerse themselves daily in the Word of God. When you open your Bible, you are choosing God's Truth over the world's confusion. As Scripture renews your mind and strengthens your heart, you will become less at home in this world—and better equipped to recognize and withstand the attacks of Satan. God's Word is your greatest weapon in the fight, and it always prevails. Prayer: Lord, help me cherish Your Word and feast on it so I remain healthy, strong, and faithful. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “. . . from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; . . .” (1 Chronicles 12:32). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Defending a Lion: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Mit einem sehr ORIGINELLEN und anschaulichen Beispiel verknüpft Simon das Thema dieser Folge:  Die 40Mal - Ur - Oma von Jesus – Lea – hat ihre 6 Söhne sehr bedeutungsvoll benannt. An ihren Namen kann man 6 Sehnsüchte und Wünsche ablesen, durch die Lea durchging und die jeder von uns kennt. Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar & Sebulon – sei gespannt auf deren Bedeutung und was Simon zu diesen Sehnsüchten alles auspackt.

This sermon teaches that every believer has a specific ground assigned by God, and their spiritual identity is tied to remaining faithful to that ground. Using the examples of Issachar and Dan, it shows how embracing a difficult calling produces strength, discernment, and unity, while abandoning one’s God‑given territory leads to compromise and spiritual decline. The message urges the church to resist distraction, reject the search for easier paths, and stand firm together in the work God has entrusted to them.

It's Tuesday, August 4, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus Amnesty Int'l apologized for smearing Christians and pro-lifers Some good news on the Christian persecution front today.   Amnesty International has officially apologized for publishing a report that accused 117 Christian and pro-life groups in the UK as “anti-rights.”   In the apology, Amnesty admitted the report “should never have been published” and fell “significantly short” of its standards for research. The report had attacked the Evangelical Alliance, Christian Concern, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, The Christian Institute, The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association UK as well as crisis pregnancy centers. Oil is slowing through Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-al-Mandab strait Transporting oil and other goods out of the Middle East has become a real problem. Now the problem has reached its highest crisis point since the wars in the region fired up in the spring.  BBC reports the situation is far worse now, with Iranian pressure at the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen Houthi pressure put on the Bab-al-Mandab Strait into the Red Sea. Only 10-15 ships a day pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That's about one-eighth the normal shipping flow. And the Bab-Al-Mandab Strait is only getting about 25-30 ships a day. That's about half the normal flow.  Saudi Arabia and Iran's economies both took a hit Saudi Arabia's economy took a 4.8% hit in the 2nd Quarter of this year. Iran is looking at a 5.4% decline for the year, according to International Monetary Fund numbers. Iran is also dealing with 68% inflation this year. Drought and fires impacting Europe God's hand has fallen hard on Western Europe. The United Kingdom experienced its driest July in nearly 200 years. Much of the nation is in drought. France recently battled its largest recorded wildfire, following months of drought and extreme heat. Parts of the Danube River have dropped to the lowest levels in 30 years. Italy's River Po has also registered a historic low. And Germany's Rhine River is at its lowest level since 2018. And fires in Spain and France took down over a million acres, resulting in the destruction of about 300 structures. Syrians & Haitians, here temporarily, were supposed to self deport Monday Here in the United States, 356,000 U.S. immigrants on Temporary Protected Status were ordered to leave by August 3rd. Presently this affects Syrians and Haitians, but may eventually impact another 1,000,000 immigrants from other countries.   This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued last month backed the Trump administration's policy to end Temporary Protected Status. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security website is encouraging self-deportation, offering free travel, and a $2,600 bonus to get them out. New York is pushing assisted suicide and the nuns are pushing back The state of New York is pushing medically-assisted suicide, and a group of Catholic nuns are protesting. The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have been granted a reprieve by a federal district court. They will not have to counsel terminally ill patients or assist them with medically assisted suicide, at least for now, according to the Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty. Christian physician assistant vindicated for opposing transgender insanity A Christian physician's assistant won her court case in Michigan.  Valerie Kloosterman, a University of Michigan Health-West health worker, was fired five years ago, because of her stance against transgenderism and her affirmation of biblical principles. The health system agreed to pay $410,000 to Kloosterman and her attorneys, while also pledging to “create a religious accommodation policy in accordance with the law, notify and train all its employees, [and] grant reasonable religious accommodations without retaliation.”   Armed citizens stopped mass murderer at Idaho In-N-Out  Burgers Two armed citizens stopped a mass murderer at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho over the weekend. Police Chief Matthew Hicks recognized the two heroes for their courageous actions taken when they returned fire on the assailant. HICKS: “We can confirm that there was an off-duty state trooper and a citizen who actively engaged the suspect by returning gunfire towards him. We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident. We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.” Three died and seven more were wounded in the rampage. The suspect, who used an AR-style rifle, now identified as Chad Williams, died as a result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The New York Post reported that Terry Dudley, a taxi driver in Twin Falls, was among those hit by bullets, according to a GoFundMe account to raise money for his medical expenses.  Dudley, a widower and father-of-four, was shot twice in the back as he charged his Tesla. Massachusetts considers birthday abortions without exceptions The state of Massachusetts is on the verge of allowing abortions up until birth without any exceptions.  Dr. Christina Francis with the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, commented on the measure. She said, “It is never medically necessary to purposely end the life of a pre-born child in order to save her mother. Under certain circumstances where a pregnancy complication threatens a mother's life, a physician must separate mom from baby, sometimes when the baby is too young to survive outside the womb.”  Both houses have approved the bill — now awaiting the governor's signature. Maura Healey is Massachusetts's first lesbian governor.   Call Governor Healy at (617) 725-4005 or (413) 784-1200 and urge her not to sign this law that allows abortionists to kill babies on their birthdays. You can also email her through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Americans elected three homosexual governors Americans have elected three homosexual governors: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The Wisdom book of Proverbs reminds us that “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2.) Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing in the states. The latest YouGov Economist poll finds only 54% of Americans now in favor of legalizing the practice, while 32% oppose. The percentage of those who approved of the legalization of homosexual faux marriage peaked in the United States about three years ago at 70%. Washington state fires burned 6,000 acres Those fires in Washington state have burned down about 6,000 acres, including 700 structures. Over 60,000 people have been evacuated from the Spokane area. Christian singer booted from Alaska Airlines flight over “preaching” Christian singer Whitney Lynn's website describes her as an internationally-recognized evangelist, singer, songwriter, and deliverance minister with millions of Instagram views. Last week, before an Alaska Airlines flight took off because of some delay, Whitney stood up and boldly shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a relevant and pithy manner to the captive audience on the plane. Listen to what she said as she filmed herself. LYNN: “Hello, everybody. Good morning. I know we're all waiting. It's kind of frustrating, right? This wait? But I want to tell you that God's timing is perfect, and God knows everything. Maybe He's sparing us from danger today. “So, I want you to rest and know that Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. He rose again in three days. He's alive and He's the one true God. But the wages of our sin is death. Hell forever. “Apart from Jesus, we won't make it to Heaven. But He loves you so much. Make him Lord. Repent of your sins. He is coming back very soon. I pray protection over this flight, in the name of Jesus. Amen.” Oddly enough, the airline staff said they felt “unsafe” and proceeded to escort her off the plane. As she was making her way down the aisle to get off the plane, Whitney dialogued with a male Alaska Airlines flight attendant on video. FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “The crews don't feel safe with you.” LYNN: “They don't feel safe? FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “Yeah.” LYNN: “Oh my gosh! I didn't know the message of Jesus Christ was unsafe. Wow! Do I have any guns or anything like that? No, I don't. “So, freedom of speech is not safe. I tell you what this is. It's called spiritual warfare. Is it a crime? Is it against the law? Can you tell me that? I'm just asking you a question. FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “I'm not going to answer any more questions.” LYNN: “I'm getting my stuff as I'm talking. So, can you answer the question? Is it against the law? To preach the gospel? FLIGHT ATTENDANT:  “I don't need to answer any questions.” LYNN:  “You can. You sure can. Last days. People can't talk about Jesus anymore. That's how you know there's power in that name. Makes people feel unsafe. That's sad, very sad. “Well, God bless everybody. If you know Jesus today, make Him Lord of your life and continue to spread the Gospel. Persecuted to be a Christian, it's coming. We're gonna go to jail.” Whitney Lynn has now been banned for future travel on Alaskan Airlines as well as a few other carriers. Proverbs 28:1 notes that, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” You can write Shane Tackett, the president of Alaska Airlines to object to their decision to ban Christian singer Whitney Lynn. His address is 19300 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.  Or call: 1 (800) 252-7522. TN listener calls newscast the hub, challenges listeners to evangelize Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Jeff Thompson in Sevierville, Tennessee emailed me and said, “Adam, I want to make two points. First, I see your ministry like a large wagon wheel with many spokes going out in all directions. Your newscast is at the hub, goes out and reaches all points on the compass. You will never know, this side of Heaven, the effect your ministry has had on the lives of the people and what they did with the information you shared. “You are doing a work that the Lord gave you to do. So, He will move the hearts of His people to provide the means to complete the work. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' “Second, I would challenge The Worldview listeners to be like the sons of Issachar. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, it explains that the men ‘understood the times and knew what Israel should do.'  Be intentional in your walk with Christ. Remember to obey our Lord and take the Gospel into all the world. Show the love of Jesus to everyone in your sphere of influence. If we obey this command and love those around us, I can promise that you will have a full and exciting life.” 26 Worldview listeners gave $12,870.83 And finally, by Monday night at 10:30pm Central, 26 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $20.83, Brent in Madison, Alabama and Margaret in Raleigh, North Carolina – both of whom gave $25, Cara in Mebane, North Carolina, Hannah in Leo, Indiana, and Mark in Goodyear, Arizona – each of whom gave $30 as well as Julie in Victoria, Texas and Kevin in Scottdale, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $50. 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Extra Print Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump at White House Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump at the White House in Washington D.C. last week, reports the Guardian. For Netanyahu, it was his first time back at the White House since hostilities commenced with Iran in late February. The meeting also comes as domestic support for Israel continues to slip, while the Iran war is driving up oil prices before the midterms. In his meeting with Zelensky, President Trump discussed ongoing support for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. Zelensky stated, “We also spoke about diplomacy. It's important that the diplomatic process be reinvigorated. Our teams will arrange the details of their further communication. I am grateful to the United States for its firm support.” 

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Our Family Tree - Part Two. (1 Chronicles Chapters 4-7)Welcome back to the podcast. Today we continue our journey through the opening chapters of 1 Chronicles, a journey through names, families, tribes, and stories that stretch across centuries. If you joined us for Episode One, you'll remember that we explored the sweeping genealogy from Adam all the way to the exile. Now, in Our Family Tree – Part 2, we turn to chapters 4 through 7, where the Chronicler continues tracing the tribal lines of Israel.  These chapters may look like more of the same, more names, more lists, more genealogies, but tucked inside them are flashes of story, hints of character, and moments of spiritual insight that reveal how God works through ordinary people and imperfect families. In these chapters, we meet: The tribe of Judah, with its mixture of heroes and failures.The tribe of Simeon, whose story reminds us how choices shape destiny.The tribe of Reuben, the firstborn who forfeited his privilege.The tribe of Levi, the priestly line entrusted with worship, and the tribes of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, and Ephraim, each carrying their own history, strengths, and scars.These chapters will show us how God preserves identity even through exile and how He weaves His purposes through both white eagles and black sheep. It also demonstrates how He honours faithfulness across generations, and how every tribe, every family, every name plays a part in preparing for His presence. So today, we're going to slow down, walk through these tribal genealogies, and discover the spiritual treasures hidden inside them. Because behind every name is a story. Behind every tribe is a calling. And behind every genealogy is a God who remembers His people.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Teaching by Josh ClarkWeek 5: Inheriting the Promise (Ch 13-19)Opening Activity: What are specific ways you have seen God's faithfulness?1. Outline of Chapters 13-1913:1-7 The Remaining Land (to be conquered)13:8-33 Moses's Allotment to the 2 1/2 tribes  13:8-14 Eastern tribes' boundaries  13:15-23 Reuben  13:24-28 Gad  13:29-31 1/2 Tribe of Manasseh14:1-5 Explanation of Allotment for 9 1/2 tribes14:6-15:63 Judah's Allotment  14:6-15 Caleb's Inheritance  15:1-12 Judah's Boundaries  15:13-19 Caleb, Achsah, & Othniel  15:20-63 Judah's Cities16:1-17:18 Allotment of the Tribes of Joseph18:1-19:51 Allotment of the Remaining Tribes  18:1-10 Introduction - Joshua Sends Surveyors  18:11-28 Benjamin's Allotment  19:1-9 Simeon's Allotment  19:10-16 Zebulun's Allotment  19:17-23 Issachar's Allotment  19:24-31 Asher's Allotment  19:32-39 Naphtali's Allotment  19:40-48 Dan's Allotment  19:49-51 Joshua's Allotment2. The Process of Allotment (14:1-5)- V 1 This is a joint effort between Joshua, Eleazar the priest, and the heads of the tribes- V 2 They cast lots to discern who received what allotment of land- V 2b, 5 The land was allotted as the Lord commanded (Num 26:52-56)3. Caleb's Inheritance (14:6-15; 15:13-19)14:6-15- V 7 Caleb was 40 when he went to spy out the land and when he received the promise- V 8 "made the heart of the people melt" compared to "wholly followed the Lord my God"- V 9 The promise made to Caleb (Num 14:24, 30; 32:12; Deut 1:34-36)- V 10 Caleb is 85 years old when he receives the fulfillment of the promise  - 5 times throughout the passage Caleb refers to what the source of his faith is: God's promise to him (14:6, 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b)15:13-19 Three Examples of Faith- Caleb - drives out the sons of Anak- Othniel - drives out the inhabitants of Debir- Achsah - makes a bold request for more in faith4. The Daughters of Zelophehad (17:3-6)- Num 27:1-11; 36:1-12- Features of their faith:  - Request is made before they have entered the land  - Request was untraditional- The problem: if Zelophehad's daughters marry men from another tribe, the land they inherited will be transferred to their husbands' tribes, removing it from the inheritance of their father's tribe.5. Discontentment in the Tribes of Joseph (17:14-18)- Deut 20:1- The problem is not that God has not provided an adequate amount of space, but that the tribes of Joseph don't believe God is adequate to lead them to victory- God's victories yesterday put today's challenges in perspective6. Shiloh (18:1; 19:51)- This moment reveals a couple of things:  - The divine will was made known to Joshua, Eleazar, and the tribal leaders during the allotment  - With the tabernacle erected at Shiloh, the wilderness period was over and they were making their home in the land  - God dwelled in the midst of his people7. Christ Connection- Just as Joshua, Caleb, Othniel, Achsah, and the daughters of Zelophehad trusted God's promise and received their inheritance, we too receive an inheritance by faith.- Like the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters, which could not be taken away through human schemes or legal maneuvering, our inheritance cannot be stolen, revoked, or diminished.- 1 Peter 1:3-5- The God who promised the inheritance is the God who preserves his people until they possess it.

Who was Issachar in the Bible? What can I learn from what the Bible says about Issachar?

The Sons of Issachar • Friday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To support this ministry: www.ToddCoconato.com/give The Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times and Knowing What the Church Must Do 1 Chronicles 12:23–40 (NKJV): 23 Now these were the numbers of the divisions that were equipped for war, and came to David at Hebron to turn over the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord: 24 of the sons of Judah bearing shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred armed for war; 25 of the sons of Simeon, mighty men of valor fit for war, seven thousand one hundred; 26 of the sons of Levi four thousand six hundred; 27 Jehoiada, the leader of the Aaronites, and with him three thousand seven hundred; 28 Zadok, a young man, a valiant warrior, and from his father's house twenty-two captains; 29 of the sons of Benjamin, relatives of Saul, three thousand, until then the greatest part of them had remained loyal to the house of Saul; 30 of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their fathers' house; 31 of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king; 32 of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command; 33 of Zebulun there were fifty thousand who went out to battle, expert in war with all weapons of war, stouthearted men who could keep ranks; 34 of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear; 35 of the Danites who could keep battle formation, twenty-eight thousand six hundred; 36 of Asher, those who could go out to war, able to keep battle formation, forty thousand; 37 on the other side of the Jordan, from the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, with all kinds of weapons of war for the battle, one hundred and twenty thousand valiant men. 38 All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king. 39 And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them. 40 Moreover those who were near to them, from as far away as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, were bringing food on donkeys and camels, on mules and oxen, provisions of flour and cakes of figs and cakes of raisins, wine and oil, oxen and sheep abundantly, for there was joy in Israel.

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.I never tire of seeing God at work in our lives. Too often (like most), I only want to see the ends, but the means are where the details shine. Leah's life is a testimony to this. She grew up in a dysfunctional family, the daughter of father who never saw her worth, treating her as a commodity for his financial future. She spent the early years of her marriage frustrated and alone, praying God would make her husband care and heal the wound of her loveless pain. Leah's life shows us wounds are where the light shines through. As Leah lamented the injustice of her life, the radiance of God's presence shone through her, revealing His loving character to her and a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7.9). From the very beginning, God gave Leah a voice. We see this in the name of her children. It's through this naming that we see the first ray of light shining through the darkness at Judah's birth. Praising, Leah found her worth rooted in God's love above and beyond all other relationships. What had been withheld in human deficiency was amply offered in the Lord (Issachar), and to whatever end, God honored her (Zebulun) where others failed.It should come as no surprise that the God who uses the weak things of the world to shame the strong would choose Leah, the marginalized matriarch, to bring about His redemptive plan for all humanity (1 Corinthians 1.27)! Through her the Lord gave the Law (through Moses of Levi). Through her descendants Tola (of Issachar) and Elon (of Zebulun) His people lived at peace 33 years during the time of Judges. And through David (of Judah) God built an everlasting throne for His Messiah. And in the fullness of time, in the lands of Zebulun, Jesus would first proclaim the Good News—fulfilling the prophesy of Isaiah—and people who walked in darkness would see a great light! (Isaiah 9.1-2).But back up for a second? That's the ends. Leah never saw any of that. She never saw beyond her days. Her children, the great men and women who shook and shaped the world, came later. All she knew (all we know) was the love of God here and now. And that was enough.

Send us Fan MailTime can feel like a tyrant when you're rushing, waiting, or wondering why life isn't “on schedule.” We take a different angle: time as a value, a set of seasons, and a pattern you can learn to read. From time zones and shifting calendars to the strange experience of rain showing up in summer, we talk about why timing shapes everything and why nothing on earth truly escapes time. We lean on 1 Chronicles 12:32 and the sons of Issachar, described as people who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. That single line becomes a practical framework for leadership, decision-making, and spiritual discernment: knowing when to move, when to hold back, and when support actually matters. We also trace timekeeping back to creation itself, where the sun and moon establish cycles that power real life on earth, including the daily rhythm behind photosynthesis, respiration, and the balance of ecosystems. Then we zoom out to the big stories that keep pointing to seasons and signals: Pharaoh's agricultural dream, Joseph's cosmic imagery, Daniel's timing, Revelation's arc of what was and what will be, and the Magi who say, “we saw his star.” We close with Job's night-sky language about Orion and the Pleiades, contrasting human observation with God's active governance of times and seasons, plus a final reflection on purpose: if the stars stay on course, maybe your story hasn't drifted either. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck in timing, and leave a review with the season you think you're in right now.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

This is a conversation I have with Anne de Leyser. Anne leads Local House of Prayer, the movement that grew out of Ffald y Brenin and The Grace Outpouring, and we get into what over ten years of listening to God's whispers has taught her about ordinary people carrying real authority right where they already live.We talk about praying "teach me how to pray" instead of assuming you already know, why the way you hear God looks different from anyone else's and that's not something to fix, kids who heard God before anyone taught them to, the difference between asking God to bless someone and speaking that blessing over them, and what she's learned about chronos time, kairos time, and not giving up right before the breakthrough.Chapters:00:00 A Boy's Words That Set Her Free01:53 The Story Behind The Grace Outpouring04:43 "I Don't Know How to Pray" and Why That's Okay10:39 How Local House of Prayer Was Born18:11 It's About Your Yes, Not Your Ability20:29 Kids Who Heard God Before Anyone Taught Them To24:51 Forty Countries, No Budget, and a Hobbit Adventure33:44 The Fossil Museum and the Words That Freed Her48:19 Speaking Blessing Instead of Just Asking for It56:01 Sons of Issachar and a Call to National PrayerIf you want to learn how to better hear God, sign up for the next Hearing God Challenge - https://hearinggodchallenge.com/Resources mentioned:

Are you working for a paycheck—or a commission? In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero explores a powerful perspective shift: what if our greatest commission isn't just about what we do for a living, but how we use our lives to fulfill the Great Commission? Through the fascinating story of the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar, Diana unpacks a beautiful picture of partnership, purpose, and kingdom impact where one tribe supported the other, so God's Word could be studied, shared, and lived out. She connects this ancient wisdom to our lives today, reminding us that whether we are in ministry, business, or the workplace, we all have a role in advancing God's mission. What if your career, resources, gifts, and influence are not separate from your faith, but the very tools God wants to use for His purposes? Join Diana as she explores how we can shift from asking, "What do I want to do with my life?" or "How do I want to make a living?" to asking, "Lord, how do You want to use my life for Your mission?" ✨ Discover how your work can become mission-focused. ✨ Learn how generosity and partnership further God's Kingdom. ✨ Be encouraged to live fully integrated—faith, work, and life aligned with His calling. Listen now and be inspired to live on commission for Christ. Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn

What does it truly mean to make a promise that cannot be broken? In the opening broadcast of this powerful weekly series, hosts Shelley and June Volk dive deep into a word that is often missing from our modern vocabulary but remains central to the heart of Scripture: Covenant. While our 21st-century world treats agreements as disposable contracts easily dissolved by civil courts, June breaks down the ancient, biblical definition of a covenant. Unlike human contracts, God’s covenants are deeply personal, historically sealed with sacrifice, and carry no expiration date. Together, Shelley and June challenge a widespread modern doctrine, reaffirming that God has never turned His back on Israel, and outline how both Jewish and Gentile believers participate in His grand redemption plan. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Contract vs. Covenant: A look at the 6 distinct differences between a legal contract and a spiritual covenant that binds two parties together personally. The Conditional vs. Unconditional: Why ancient biblical covenants rely entirely on the unwavering faithfulness of God rather than human performance. A Covenant-Keeping God: Addressing the false doctrine of replacement theology, confirming that God's promises are uniquely tied to Israel and fulfilled through the Messiah. The Sons and Daughters of Issachar: A call for modern believers to gain spiritual discernment, understand the prophetic times we live in, and know what to do. One New Man: How entering into God's covenant structure breaks down walls and brings a true spirit of unity between Jew and Gentile under the Messiah, Yeshua. Scripture References & Study Links: Prophetic Insight: 1 Chronicles 12:32 (KJV) — The sons of Issachar, who had understanding of the times. Kingdom Shift: 1 Chronicles 12:23 (KJV) Unity in the Messiah: Ephesians 2:14-16 (KJV) — Understanding the "One New Man." Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever hit the snooze button on something you knew you needed to deal with, and then watched the consequences pile up? In today's episode, I'm digging into one of the most overlooked truths in Scripture: time is a governor over our lives, and the wise are the ones who know what time it is. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 12:32, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-17, and the tragic stories of Hezekiah's Judah (Isaiah 22) and King David (2 Samuel 11-12), I walk through what happens when we ignore the "set times" God has placed over our lives, and what it looks like to live awake, alert, and ready for the Lord's return. In this episode, you'll hear: Why "knowing what time it is" is a mark of biblical wisdom (and what happens when we don't)The story of the sons of Issachar, and what it means to have "understanding of the times"How Judah's leaders did all the right things in the wrong order, and what it cost themThe domino effect of King David's one moment of ignoring God's timingWhy even the godliest among us are still bound by timeHow a "kingdom first" mindset changes the way you steward your timeA personal wake-up call to examine what season you're really in Where to Dive In: 0:00 - Do You Know What Time It Is? 2:20 - Loving God's Word: From Junk Food to Living Bread 7:00 - Time Is a Governor 11:51 - Why Everything in Life Is Ruled by the Clock 20:22 - The Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times 27:02 - A Time for Every Matter Under Heaven 29:22 - Judah's Tragic Mistake: Wise Moves, Wrong Order 32:56 - You Did Not Look to Your Maker 40:37 - King David: A Man After God's Heart, Still Bound by Time 44:00 - The Snooze Button That Changed Everything 50:28 - The Domino Effect of Ignoring God's Timing 53:04 - The Clock Is Ticking: Salvation Is Nearer Now 58:50 - Your Personal Wake-Up Call 1:00:27 - Final Challenge and Prayer Scriptures Referenced: 1 Chronicles 12 : 32Psalm 90 : 12Ephesians 5 : 15-17Ecclesiastes 3 : 1Isaiah 22 : 8-142 Chronicles 322 Samuel 11-12Romans 13 : 11Acts 1 : 7 About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: Website: https://jaimeluce.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.pageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we complete our study on Rachel and LeahNames in the Bible often say something about the person:Rachel means 'ewe', a female sheep, a symbol of prosperity and security for nomadic people Leah means 'weary or wild cow' Jacob means 'heel grabber', either his brother's heel at the moment of birth or his brother's inheritance later on; the name can also mean 'deceiver' Laban means 'white'; it was sometimes linked with leprosy Reuben means 'behold, a son!' Joseph means 'may he add or increase'The story contains five different episodes:   1 Rachel meets Jacob at the well, Genesis 29:1-14 2 Leah and Rachel marry Jacob, Genesis 29:15-30 3 Rachel has a son, Joseph, Genesis 29:31-15, 30:1-24 4 Rachel and Leah leave with Jacob, and Rachel takes the sacred household deities, Genesis 30:25-43, 31 5 Rachel has a son, Benjamin, and dies soon after, Genesis 35:16-30In our last study we learned about Jacob leaving his homeland and traveling to his mother's homeland of Haran to find a wife. There at the well Jacob meets his future wife Rachel. But hold on Rachel as we learned had a older sister Leah. When Jacob went into their father and asks for his daughters hand in marriage, Labin tricks Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel. So we see that Jacob must fulfill his promise to Labin for the hand of Rachel. As the story unfolds we see Leah producing children for Jacob. However we see that Rachel faced a different problem. No matter how she prayed to Yahweh, no matter how much she was loved by Jacob, Rachel did not conceive. In desperation she gave her maid Bilhah [timid, bashful] to Jacob, so that he could conceive a child with Bilhah as a surrogate mother for Rachel. This practice was common in the ancient world [Code of Khammurabi section 145]; the woman became a concubine instead of a servant, and it was a step up the social ladder for her. She might become the mother of the future tribal leader.  Bilhah had a son, whom Rachel named Dan [judge]. Then she had a second son, and Rachel called him Naphtali [my wrestling]. In response, Leah gave her own maid Zilpah [trickling] to Jacob, and this resulted in yet more sons: Gad [troop] and Asher [happy]. A bitter rivalry grew up between the two women.  We pick up our story in Genesis Chapter 30(1-4) Rachel, out of frustration, gives Jacob her maid Bilhah to bear children through her.(5-6) The birth of Dan.(7-8) The birth of Naphtali.(9-11) The birth of Gad.(12-13) The birth of Asher.(14-18) The birth of Issachar.(19-20) The birth of Zebulun.(21) The birth of Dinah.Finally we read in verse 22 that Yahweh remembers Rachel and opens her womb.Verses 23, 24, “She conceived and bore a son and said, 'Elohim has taken away my reproach'; and she named him Joseph (let me add or adding), saying 'May Yahweh add to me another son!'” Rachel and Leah flee with JacobAt this stage, Jacob felt Yahweh calling him to return to his homeland. Rachel and Leah were also dissatisfied by the way things were panning out financially, and felt they are not getting what they were entitled to as Laban's daughters. It was time to go. They both urged Jacob to take action. It seems that Rachel in particular was still angry at her father for what he had done to her. Before they set out, she took the small figurines that represented the spirits of ancestors and the protective deities of her father's family (the teraphim), telling no one at all what she was doing. This was not a random act of malice, for years ago on what should have been her wedding night, Laban had stolen Rachel's happiness. Now she stole something that was precious to him - pay-back for a life-time of bullying. But her act had wider significance than this, because the teraphim (This word occurs only in the plural, and denotes images connected with magical rites. The teraphim, translated, "images", in the Authorized Version, carried away from Laban, by Rachel, were regarded by Laban as elohims, and it would, therefore, appear that they were used by those who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion) were a form of title deed, and the person who possessed them could claim the tribe's wealth. Ownership of the household deities was the privilege of the head of the family, and by taking them Rachel secured this position for her husband.  The whole family group assembled; ready to return to the land of Jacob's father, Isaac. They crossed the Euphrates and headed towards the hill country of Gilead. But it was not going to be as easy as that. Laban pursued them, caught up with them, and confronted them. Where were the household elohims? They were missing and Laban wanted them back.  This was news to Jacob. He did not know Rachel had taken them, since she had kept them hidden and had not told anyone what she had done. Jacob then made one of those foolish pronouncements that give the reader a hint that something bad is coming: he indignantly denied knowledge of the theft, and said that whoever had done such a thing should die. Laban searched the tents of Jacob, Leah, and the two maids to find the teraphim- each woman in a polygamous marriage had her own separate tent.  Laban found nothing. Then he went into Rachel's tent, where the teraphim were hidden. What he did not know was that Rachel had hidden them in the saddlebags of her camel. She greeted her father respectfully but did not rise from where she was sitting. She explained modestly that she could not do so, since she was menstruating.     'Let not my lord be angry that I cannot rise before you, for the way of women is upon me.'This meant that the cloth on which she was sitting was ritually unclean, and could not be touched by anyone. Most ancient tribes had customs that allowed menstruating women to withdraw from physical contact with the tribe while they had their periods, and women welcomed this time of rest from their usual tasks. Rachel's manner towards her father was so sweet and yielding that Laban did not argue or tell her to move, and the upshot was that he left her tent empty-handed. She had used the laws of ritual cleanliness to her own advantage. The irony was that it was a lie. She was already pregnant with a son.Since Laban could not find the teraphim, he had to back down. The two men made a face-saving covenant, and early the next morning Laban said good-bye to them all, and left.When Laban was gone Rachel's family moved on, and on the way to Ephrath she went into labor. This time things did not go well for her. The pains were very bad, and Rachel suffered terribly. To comfort her, the midwife told her it would be a boy. It was, but Rachel would not live to see him grow. She died in childbirth.  Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

Click here to send Ryan a text message!Ep. #394Join Ryan as he guest hosts The Tamara Scott Show to discuss Trump's recent actions in the Middle East. Trump, Iran, China, globalism, biblical prophecy, and the post-World War II world order collide in this urgent conversation with Dr. Mimi Song on what Christians must understand about the times.Did Trump start another Middle East war — or is he dismantling the globalist empire that has shaped the world since 1945?This episode unpacks Trump's strategy against globalism, the meaning of the Iran conflict, why China is connected to the story, and how these events may fit into a larger biblical worldview.Ryan discusses the post-WWII world order, American sovereignty, Iran's role in global energy, China's dependence on Middle East oil, the decline of globalist institutions, and why Christians need to be like the sons of Issachar — understanding the times and knowing what to do.Connect with guest Dr. Mimi Song: www.reprogreen.orgWatch this episode on YouTubeHowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!)Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode):Ryan's Website Buzzsprout Link MORE FROM RYAN:FREE DOWNLOAD: 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life Subscribe on YouTubeTwitter | Instagram | LinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast at ryanshoward.com/contactSupport the show

Welcome to Bible Bedtime! Tonight I will read 1 Chronicles 7. After that, I will read from the Psalms and finish with the Lord's Prayer and my own prayer of dedication.As promised, here is more information on the podcast. If you'd like to connect with me or the Bible Bedtime community:Our email is BibleBedtimePodcast@gmail.com, You can join us on Facebook! You can message me there as well. To support this ad-free podcast, you can:Rate and review Bible Bedtime on your favorite podcast player. It costs you nothing and you can help others find (or avoid?) Bible Bedtime in their search for a bedtime podcast.Join our Patreon group for $1-$5 a month, you can listen to all episodes - including extended episodes of full books of the Bible.You can send a small donation to us on Venmo @Biblebedtime. All your support goes to offset the costs of doing the podcast and are ALWAYS appreciated but NEVER expected.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/biblebedtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seasons sits on the front row of Scripture and everyday life. Ecclesiastes says every purpose has a time, so the text insists that nothing down here stays the same and that God sets the clock. Joseph's story then proves it. His coat marks a call. His pit exposes betrayal. Potiphar's house and prison become testing and waiting. Pharaoh's court becomes leadership and restoration. The movement reads like whiplash, yet Joseph does not snap. The coat is not just colors; it points to multiple seasons where favor, identity, and distinction will be pressed and proven. The pattern shows that the believer thrives by acknowledging seasons, discerning what God is doing inside each one, and acting now for the next one. Ecclesiastes 3 promises both change and purpose. So the doctrine of seasons tells the church not to make a permanent call in a temporary chapter, and not to overwork out-of-season fruit. Winter does not grow summer harvest. Faithful discernment asks, what belongs to now, and what belongs to next. Joseph models this. He interprets famine and begins to store. He prepares during lack so provision is ready later. He does not wait until his brothers appear to start forgiving; he prepares forgiveness inside betrayal so mercy is ready on contact. That is how a man stands unbothered at reunion and says, in effect, forget the past, let's provide for the future. God is not an explainer; He is a Father who demands reliance. So the value of a hard season is often hidden until the next one, when hindsight turns pain into seed. The sons of Issachar embody this posture. They know the times and what Israel should do. Their discernment births stability, right-minded peace, and an untroubled heart. Maybe the crisis is not the devil nor the boss nor the past. Maybe it is a season calling for preparation, not panic. Buy winter clothes in summer. Sow now so reaping meets the appointed time.

The Tribulation: Hell on Earth   Our springboard text is Revelation 6:16-17: “And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?”   These words, ripped from the throats of kings and great men, rich men and chief captains, mighty men and every bondman and every free man, echo across the shattered landscape of a world in collapse.    As the sixth seal bursts open, the sky rolls up like a scroll, mountains and islands are moved out of their places, and the sun turns black as sackcloth while the moon becomes as blood.  Men do not cry out for mercy; they scream for the rocks to crush them rather than face the wrath of the Lamb. This is the Tribulation—the seven-year period of divine judgment poured out upon a Christ-rejecting world. It is hell on earth, the time of Jacob's trouble, the great tribulation spoken of by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:21 as unparalleled in human history.    The book of Revelation, the unveiling of Jesus Christ, lays it bare in vivid, terrifying detail. We will walk through it in the exact prophetic timeline John received, seal by seal, trumpet by trumpet, bowl by bowl, pausing at the parenthetical texts the Holy Spirit inserts to show us the behind-the-scenes reality of salvation and conflict amid the judgments. After the messages to the seven churches in Revelation 1–3, John is caught up through an open door in heaven in chapter 4.        There he sees the throne of God, the four living creatures crying “Holy, holy, holy,” and the twenty-four elders casting their crowns. In chapter 5 the Lamb as it had been slain takes the seven-sealed scroll from the right hand of Him who sits on the throne. Heaven explodes in worship: “Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.” Then, in chapter 6, the Lamb begins to break the seals, and hell on earth is unleashed in perfect, ordered fury. The first seal: Revelation 6:1-2. “And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”  A counterfeit Christ rides forth—the Antichrist—deceiving the nations with a false peace. No arrows yet, only a bow; he conquers through diplomacy and lies before the sword is unsheathed. The world cheers a man of peace who is in reality the man of sin. The second seal: Revelation 6:3-4. “And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.”    Global war erupts. The red horse rider turns the planet into a slaughterhouse. Brother against brother, nation against nation—blood flows in rivers as the false peace shatters. The third seal: Revelation 6:5-6. “And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.”  Famine stalks the earth. A day's wages buys only a quart of wheat or three quarts of barley—bare survival. The rich may still afford luxuries, but the masses starve while inflation and scarcity crush the poor. The fourth seal: Revelation 6:7-8. “And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.”  One-quarter of the world's population—billions—die in a single stroke from war, famine, plague, and wild beasts turned savage. Death rides with hell at his heels, reaping a harvest so vast the imagination recoils. The fifth seal: Revelation 6:9-11. “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.”      The martyrs cry from beneath the altar, their blood crying out for vengeance. More will join them—tribulation saints slaughtered for refusing the beast. Then comes the sixth seal, and the parenthetical pause is not yet. The cosmic cataclysm of Revelation 6:12-17: earthquake so violent every mountain and island moves, sun black, moon blood-red, stars falling like untimely figs, sky rolling up like a scroll. Men of every class hide in caves and beg the rocks to fall on them—“from the wrath of the Lamb.” This is only the beginning.   Now the first major parenthetical text breaks the chronological flow in Revelation 7. While the judgments continue on earth, heaven reveals two groups preserved and saved amid the horror.    First, the 144,000 Jewish evangelists: Revelation 7:4-8. “And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.”      Twelve thousand from each tribe—Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin—sealed on their foreheads with the seal of the living God.    These are not the church; they are literal Jews, protected supernaturally so they cannot be harmed by the coming trumpet and bowl judgments. They become the greatest missionary force in history, preaching the everlasting gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people while the world burns.   Because of their fearless proclamation—and the ministry of the two witnesses yet to come—an innumerable multitude is saved. Revelation 7:9-17: “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands… These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”      Millions upon millions—Gentiles from every corner of the globe—turn to Christ during this hellish time. They endure hunger, thirst, scorching heat, and persecution, yet they stand before the throne, palms waving, singing of salvation. The 144,000 Jewish evangelists and the two witnesses are the instruments God uses to reap this vast harvest even as wrath falls. The seventh seal brings silence in heaven for half an hour—Revelation 8:1—then the seven trumpets. The first four are ecological and cosmic disasters affecting one-third of the earth. First trumpet: Revelation 8:7. “The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.” Burning hail and blood rain down; one-third of the planet's vegetation is incinerated.   Second trumpet: Revelation 8:8-9. A burning mountain—perhaps a meteor or volcano—plunges into the sea. One-third of the sea turns to blood, one-third of sea creatures die, one-third of ships are destroyed. Oceans become graveyards. Third trumpet: Revelation 8:10-11. A star named Wormwood falls on one-third of the rivers and springs. Waters turn bitter; “many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.”   Fourth trumpet: Revelation 8:12. One-third of the sun, moon, and stars are struck. The day and night lose one-third of their light. Darkness deepens over the planet.   Then an angel flies through heaven crying, “Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!” The three woes are announced.   The fifth trumpet—first woe—Revelation 9:1-12. A star falls, given the key to the bottomless pit. Smoke darkens the sun and air. Locusts pour out—demonic hordes with the power of scorpions. They do not touch grass or trees or those sealed by God, but only the unsealed men. “And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.”    Picture it: locusts shaped like battle horses, crowned like gold, faces of men, hair of women, teeth of lions, iron breastplates, wings roaring like chariots, tails with scorpion stings. For five long months men are stung again and again. The agony is unbearable—burning, electric torment that drives them mad. They claw at their flesh, beg for death, but death refuses to come. This is hell on earth, demonic torture let loose by divine permission. Their king is Abaddon—Apollyon—the destroyer. The sixth trumpet—second woe—Revelation 9:13-21. Four angels bound at the Euphrates are loosed for a precise hour, day, month, and year. An army of two hundred million horsemen is released. “And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone. By these three was the third part of men killed…” Fire, smoke, brimstone, and serpent-like tails with heads that wound. One-third of surviving mankind is slaughtered.  Yet the rest “repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood… Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.” Even after billions dead, hearts remain stone.   Now the second major parenthetical section: Revelation 10 and 11.  A mighty angel with a rainbow crown and feet like pillars of fire stands on sea and land, holding a little open book. John eats it—sweet as honey in the mouth, bitter in the belly.    He is told he must prophesy again. Then the temple is measured; the outer court is given to the Gentiles for forty-two months. And the two witnesses appear: Revelation 11:3-12. “And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies.”      They shut heaven so no rain falls, turn waters to blood, and smite the earth with plagues as often as they will. For 1,260 days they torment the beast's kingdom. Then the beast from the bottomless pit kills them. Their bodies lie in the street of the great city for three and a half days while the world rejoices and sends gifts. But suddenly breath enters them; they stand on their feet. A voice from heaven calls, “Come up hither,” and they ascend in a cloud while their enemies watch. A great earthquake follows, killing seven thousand. The two witnesses—likely Enoch and Elijah or Moses and Elijah—preach, perform miracles, and add to the harvest of souls alongside the 144,000.   The seventh trumpet sounds: Revelation 11:15. “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” Heaven rejoices, but the third woe is still to come in full force.   Revelation 12–14 forms the third great parenthetical block, filling in the cosmic and earthly drama. A woman clothed with the sun gives birth to a man child who is caught up to God's throne.    The red dragon—Satan—is cast out of heaven with his angels. “Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.”    He persecutes the woman (Israel) who flees to the wilderness for 1,260 days. Then the beast rises from the sea—Revelation 13—the Antichrist, empowered by the dragon, with a healed deadly wound that causes the world to worship him. He blasphemes God for forty-two months and makes war on the saints.    The second beast—the false prophet—rises from the earth, performs miracles, makes fire come down from heaven, and forces the world to worship the image of the beast. He causes all to receive a mark in the right hand or forehead—the mark of the beast, 666—without which no one can buy or sell. Those who refuse it are beheaded.   Yet amid this, the 144,000 stand with the Lamb on Mount Zion in Revelation 14:1-5, singing a new song no one else can learn—virgins, firstfruits, without guile.    Three angels fly through heaven: one preaches the everlasting gospel, another announces Babylon's fall, the third warns with the most terrifying words in Scripture: “If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark… The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever.”    Then the harvest of the earth—both the reaping of the saved and the grapes of wrath trodden outside the city until blood flows to the horse bridles for two hundred miles. Finally the seven bowls—the last plagues, in which the wrath of God is filled up—Revelation 15–16. These are poured out rapidly, one after another, more intense than anything before. First bowl: Revelation 16:2. Noisome and grievous sores break out on everyone who has the mark of the beast and worships his image.    Open, festering ulcers cover their bodies; they cannot sit, cannot lie down, cannot escape the burning pain.   Second bowl: Revelation 16:3. The sea becomes as the blood of a dead man; every living soul in the sea dies. The oceans are one vast, stinking cemetery of rotting flesh.   Third bowl: Revelation 16:4-7. Rivers and fountains turn to blood. The angel of the waters declares it just: “For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.” Fourth bowl: Revelation 16:8-9. The sun is given power to scorch men with fire. Men are burned with fierce heat. Instead of repenting, they blaspheme the name of God “and they repented not to give him glory.”   Fifth bowl: Revelation 16:10-11. The seat of the beast is plunged into darkness. Men gnaw their tongues for pain from the sores and the darkness, yet “they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.”     Sixth bowl: Revelation 16:12-16. The great river Euphrates is dried up, preparing the way for the kings of the east. Unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouths of the dragon, beast, and false prophet—demonic miracle-workers gathering the armies of the world to Armageddon for the battle of the great day of God Almighty.   Seventh bowl: Revelation 16:17-21. “It is done.” Voices, thunders, lightnings, the greatest earthquake in history. Every island flees, mountains disappear. The great city is divided into three parts; the cities of the nations fall.    Babylon is remembered before God to receive the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath. And “there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent”—one hundred pounds of ice falling from the sky. Men blaspheme God because the plague of the hail is exceeding great.   Revelation 17–18 details the fall of Babylon the great—the religious and commercial system that intoxicated the nations with her fornication and persecuted the saints.      She is made desolate, naked, eaten, and burned with fire by the ten kings who once supported her. The merchants of the earth weep over her in one hour her riches are destroyed.   All of this is the Tribulation—hell on earth. One-quarter of mankind dead at the fourth seal, another third at the sixth trumpet, billions more from famine, plague, hail, scorching, demonic torment, and war.        Yet through it all, the 144,000 sealed Jewish evangelists and the two witnesses proclaim the gospel, and a great multitude no man can number is saved out of the great tribulation, washing their robes white in the blood of the Lamb. Most harden their hearts, refusing to repent even as they gnaw their tongues and scream under the hailstones. The wrath of the Lamb is poured out without mixture—pure, undiluted, terrifying justice.   The Tribulation ends with the return of the King in Revelation 19. Heaven opens; the white horse rider—Faithful and True—comes with the armies of heaven to tread the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. The beast and false prophet are cast alive into the lake of fire. Satan is bound. The thousand-year reign begins. But the question remains from our springboard text: “Who shall be able to stand?” Only those whose robes are washed in the blood of the Lamb. The Tribulation is coming. It is the time of God's wrath poured out on a world that has rejected His Son.    Yet even in the darkest hour, grace abounds for those who will call upon the name of the Lord. The 144,000 will preach, the two witnesses will testify, and multitudes will be saved. But for those who take the mark and worship the beast, there is only fire and brimstone forever.   This is the Tribulation. This is hell on earth. May we heed the warning and be found among those who stand before the throne, palms in hand, singing the song of Moses and the Lamb.

This is a series of parables (fictional stories with kingdom truth) of the Kingdom of God! In this special message, we are honored to welcome guest speaker Bishop Robert Stearns, who shares a timely word from 1 Chronicles 12:32 regarding "The Sons of Issachar."What does it mean to be a people who truly understand the times we are living in? The Sons of Issachar were uniquely noted in Scripture because they possessed a supernatural discernment of their cultural moment and knew exactly what Israel ought to do. In a world full of shifting noise and cultural shaking, Jesus calls us to have that same "Issachar anointing"—a deep alignment with God's timing, wisdom, and purpose. Join us for this powerful message as we discover how to navigate our current generation with spiritual clarity, bold faith, and Kingdom authority.Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32For more information about Journey Church, visit: www.journeyinbend.comFind Journey on all social media: @journeyinbendFind Bishop Robert Stearns on Instagram: @RobertRStearnsFind Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey, we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel.2 For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.3 For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.4 And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.6 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.7 And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, which trespassed against the Lord God of their fathers, who therefore gave them up to desolation, as ye see.8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the Lord, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the Lord your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you.9 For if ye turn again unto the Lord, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.10 So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.11 Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.12 Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.13 And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.14 And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the brook Kidron.15 Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the Lord.16 And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites.17 For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the Lord.18 For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good Lord pardon every one19 That prepareth his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.20 And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.21 And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the Lord day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the Lord.22 And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the Lord God of their fathers.23 And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness.24 For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.25 And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.26 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.27 Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven.

America is in the mess it is in because of our idols. The central shrine is the worship of the individual self. And like ancient Israel when the chickens come home to roost, we sometimes try to cry out to God for deliverance. But we have not yet actually turned away from our false gods, and so we are in a position where God has every right to say to us what He said to ancient Israel: “Ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more” (Judges 10:13).The Text: “And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim. And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir…” (Judges 10:1-18).King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscow.

What should we do about those who don't really seem to be as much a part of the church as others? 1Chronicles 7 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God has a special care for the inclusion in His church of those among His people who seem weak or unworthy. The passage presents a detailed genealogical record of several tribes—Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, and Manasseh—emphasizing their numbers and valor, not for pride but to affirm God's sovereign blessing and purpose in every lineage. Though some tribes were small or marginalized, such as Issachar or Naphtali, or descended from concubines and daughters without male heirs, the Chronicler highlights their inclusion and significance as part of God's unified people. The central theological theme underscores the divine order of the body of Christ, where every member, regardless of perceived status or size, is essential and valued according to God's will. This historical account serves as a pastoral reminder to the post-exilic community that no part of God's people is expendable, and all are vital to His covenant purposes. Ultimately, the passage calls for humility, unity, and trust in God's wisdom in assembling His church, where every individual, by divine design, contributes to the whole.

In this message from 1 Chronicles 12:32, we look at the example of the men of Issachar—leaders who understood the times and knew what to do. As we run the race set before us, we're challenged to grow in discernment, follow God's leading, and live in a way that earns trust and influence. Be encouraged to stay in step with Him and lead well in every area of life.

In this episode of the Curt Landry Podcast, Rabbi Curt and Pastor Michael talk about the Hebrew month of Iyar, a bridge month between Passover and Shavuot. It's a time to nurture the seeds planted and prepare for the harvest that's coming. Issachar is associated with this month, a tribe known for understanding times and seasons, receiving spiritual strategy, and walking it out with integrity. This is a time to beware of the enemy's attempt to cause weariness, guard our words, eyes, and ears, and stay attentive to what the Father is speaking. Join Rabbi and Michael as they discuss the Amalekite spirit, how to discern where God is leading, and the principle of decreeing the nine blessings of Passover from Exodus 23 daily, leading up to Shavuot. Disclaimer: Curt Landry Ministries will never send you a direct message or comment asking for donations, or, request to move the conversation to Telegram or any other third-party application. Any and all donations are solely collected through our website, https://www.curtlandry.com, or, through one of our YouTube fundraisers. For tithing and giving, please visit: https://shop.curtlandry.com/donate/ Listen to The Curt Landry Podcast: https://www.curtlandry.com/podcast/the-curt-landry-podcast/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSNGrZ4oXOEYHMxBkZO94A/join · Website: https://www.curtlandry.com · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtlandryministries/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/curtlandrymin · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtlandrymin/ Get the resources you need to stand firm in your inheritance… · Jewish Roots Guide… https://curtlandry.com/Jewish-Roots · One New Man Guide… https://curtlandry.com/ONM-Guide · Psalm 91 Prayer… https://curtlandry.com/Psalm91Prayer · Goals to Grow… http://curtlandry.com/Goals2024

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:17 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:18 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:20 Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:21 Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:22 Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the Lord had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:26 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:27 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:28 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:30 Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:31 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:33 And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.

Study Passage: Numbers 13:1-33The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the people of Israel. From each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a chief among them.” 3 So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran, according to the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the people of Israel. 4 And these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur; 5 from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori; 6 from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh; 7 from the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph; 8 from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun; 9 from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu; 10 from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi; 11 from the tribe of Joseph (that is, from the tribe of Manasseh), Gaddi the son of Susi; 12 from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli; 13 from the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael; 14 from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi; 15 from the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi. 16 These were the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua. 17 Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan and said to them, “Go up into the Negeb and go up into the hill country, 18 and see what the land is, and whether the people who dwell in it are strong or weak, whether they are few or many, 19 and whether the land that they dwell in is good or bad, and whether the cities that they dwell in are camps or strongholds, 20 and whether the land is rich or poor, and whether there are trees in it or not. Be of good courage and bring some of the fruit of the land.” Now the time was the season of the first ripe grapes. 21 So they went up and spied out the land from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob, near Lebo-hamath. 22 They went up into the Negeb and came to Hebron. Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, were there. (Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.) 23 And they came to the Valley of Eshcol and cut down from there a branch with a single cluster of grapes, and they carried it on a pole between two of them; they also brought some pomegranates and figs. 24 That place was called the Valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster that the people of Israel cut down from there. 25 At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land. 27 And they told him, “We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there. 29 The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negeb. The Hittites, the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the hill country. And the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and along the Jordan.” 30 But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31 Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.” 32 So they brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people that we saw in it are of great height. 33 And there we saw the Nephilim (the sons of Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them.”

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d41e5e3afb4aaf570dfd7daf98ecacd{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d41e5e3afb4aaf570dfd7daf98ecacd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d41e5e3afb4aaf570dfd7daf98ecacd .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 03 – April 10Genesis 29:31 – 30:43 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – April 10 Genesis 29:31 – 30:43 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0410db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Genesis 29 Jacob's Family 31 The Lord saw that Leah was not loved, and he allowed her to conceive, but Rachel had no children. 32 Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, [1] because she had said, “The Lord has looked at my misery. So now my husband will love me.” 33 She conceived again and gave birth to a son and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” So she named him Simeon. [2] 34 She conceived again and gave birth to a son. She said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have given birth to three sons for him.” That is why he was named Levi. [3] 35 She conceived again and gave birth to a son. She said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” So she named him Judah. [4] Then she stopped having children. Genesis 30 1 When Rachel saw that she was bearing no children for Jacob, Rachel was jealous of her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I will die.” 2 Jacob's anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you fruit from your womb?” 3 She said, “Here is my maid Bilhah. Go to her, so that she may bear a child for me, and my family will be built up through her.” 4 So she gave her servant girl Bilhah to Jacob as a wife, and he went to her. 5 Bilhah conceived and gave birth to a son for Jacob. 6 Rachel said, “God has judged in my favor. He has heard my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan. [5] 7 Bilhah, Rachel's servant girl, conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. 8 Rachel said, “I have had a desperate struggle with my sister, and I have won.” So she named him Naphtali. [6] 9 When Leah saw that she was no longer bearing sons, she took her servant girl Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife. 10 Zilpah, Leah's servant girl, bore Jacob a son. 11 Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. [7] 12 Zilpah, Leah's servant girl, bore a second son for Jacob. 13 Leah said, “I am blessed, for women will call me blessed.” She named him Asher. [8] 14 At the time of the wheat harvest Reuben went out and found mandrakes [9] in the field and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, “Please give me some of your son's mandrakes.” 15 She said to her, “Isn't it bad enough that you have taken away my husband? Do you want to take away my son's mandrakes as well?” Rachel said, “He will sleep with you tonight for your son's mandrakes.” 16 When Jacob came in from the field in the evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come to me, because I have hired you with my son's mandrakes.” So he slept with her that night. 17 God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son. 18 Leah said, “God has given me the wages I deserve, because I gave my servant girl to my husband.” So she named him Issachar. [10] 19 Leah conceived again and bore a sixth son to Jacob. 20 Leah said, “God has given me a great reward. Now my husband will treat me with honor, because I have borne six sons for him.” So she named him Zebulun. [11] 21 Afterward, she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah. 22 God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. 23 She conceived, bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my disgrace.” 24 She named him Joseph [12] and said, “May the Lord add another son to me.” Jacob Versus Laban 25 After Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go home to my own place in my own country. 26 Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go, because you know how much I have served you.” 27 Laban said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, stay here, for I have learned by divination [13] that the Lord has blessed me because of you.” 28 So he said, “Set your wages for me, and I will pay them.” 29 Jacob said to him, “You know how well I have served you, and how your livestock have fared under my care. 30 For before I came, you had very little, and it has been multiplied many times over. The Lord has blessed you wherever I set foot. Now isn't it time for me to provide for my own household as well?” 31 Laban asked, “What shall I give you?” Jacob said, “You do not have to give me anything. But if you will do this thing for me, I will continue to take your flock to pasture and watch over it: 32 I will pass through all your flocks today and take all the speckled and spotted sheep, every dark brown sheep among the lambs, and the spotted and speckled goats. These will be my wages. 33 This is how I will be able to prove my honesty whenever you demand an accounting of my wages: Any goats that are not spotted or speckled, and any lambs that are not dark brown that are found with me will be treated as stolen.” 34 Laban said, “Very well. We will do what you have said.” 35 But that day Laban removed all the male goats that were streaked and spotted, and all the female goats that were speckled and spotted, every one that had any white on it, and all the dark brown sheep, and handed them over to his sons. 36 Then he separated himself from Jacob by a three days' journey, and Jacob pastured the rest of Laban's flocks. 37 Jacob took fresh branches from poplar, almond, and plane trees. He peeled stripes on them so that the white inside the branches was visible. 38 He put the branches that he had peeled into the gutters of the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink, so the flocks would see them. They conceived when they came to drink. 39 The flocks conceived in front of the branches, and the flocks produced streaked, speckled, and spotted animals. 40 Jacob separated the lambs, and he made the flocks face toward the streaked animals and all the black animals in the flock of Laban, and he kept his own herds separate and did not put them into Laban's flock. 41 And whenever the stronger animals in the flock were in heat, Jacob laid the branches in the gutters where the flocks could see them, so that they would conceive while looking at the branches. 42 But when the weak animals in the flock were in heat, he did not put the branches in. So the weaker animals were Laban's, and the stronger were Jacob's. 43 The man became much wealthier and had large flocks, female servants and male servants, and camels and donkeys. Footnotes Genesis 29:32 Reuben means Look, a son. Genesis 29:33 Simeon means he heard. Genesis 29:34 Levi sounds like joined to. Genesis 29:35 Judah means praise. Genesis 30:6 Dan means judged. Genesis 30:8 Naphtali means struggle. Genesis 30:11 Gad means fortune. Genesis 30:13 Asher means happy. Genesis 30:14 Mandrakes were thought to be an aphrodisiac and fertility drug. Genesis 30:18 Issachar means wages or reward. Genesis 30:20 Zebulun means live with or honor. Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add. Genesis 30:27 The meaning of this Hebrew word is uncertain. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

Wisdom should not be optional in our lives—it should be the foundation of our very existence. In Episode 2 of “Wisdom,” Duane Sheriff teaches that God's wisdom is the ability to understand truth, discern good from evil, and make righteous judgments, especially in today's confused culture.In 1 Kings 3, Solomon demonstrates that wisdom gives us understanding and the ability to judge rightly in difficult situations. His famous decision between the two mothers shows how God's wisdom reveals truth and protects what is good. When people abandon God's wisdom, they lose the ability to discern right from wrong—a problem becoming increasingly evident in society.This message also explores the insight of the sons of Issachar, who understood the times in which they lived and knew what Israel should do. In the same way, we need God's wisdom to navigate these times with discernment, stability, and courage. Wisdom is not a luxury—it is essential for discerning truth in these challenging times.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/wisdom/

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo Jancic calls believers to develop a deep hunger for truth in a world increasingly shaped by deception, distraction, and competing narratives. Building on the theme of the “sons of Issachar,” the message urges believers to understand the times they are living in—not through passive media consumption, but through intentional, Scripture-rooted discernment. Pastor Bo cautions against blindly accepting cultural narratives and emphasizes that identity is not found in political, cultural, or ethnic affiliations, but in Christ alone. Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual alertness and courage—encouraging believers to pursue truth at all costs and live with clarity, conviction, and unwavering faith.(00:00) Hunger for Truth vs. Comfortable Lies(03:31) The Holy Spirit Speaks Personally to Each Individual(05:42) A Life Changed by the Gospel(09:36) Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times(13:24) Guarding Against Self-Deception(18:01) Cultural Ideologies & Biblical Discernment(24:53) Recap of Key “Isms” Affecting Society(30:02) Navigating Complex Global & Theological Issues(36:09) Identity, Israel, and Biblical Interpretation(41:28) Historical Context & Biblical Fulfillment(47:52) Final Reflections on Truth and Discernmenthttps://citylightnyc.com/   

In this opening message of the Four Fronts series, Pastor Lucas Miles challenges believers to understand the cultural moment we're living in and respond with clarity, conviction, and a biblical foundation. Drawing from the Sons of Issachar, he calls the church to not only recognize the times, but to know how to act.Addressing identity, immigration, Israel, and Islam, he unpacks each topic through a biblical lens—urging believers to engage rather than retreat. From navigating conversations around gender and worldview, to approaching immigration with both compassion and discernment, to thinking critically about Israel and responding to Islam with truth and love, the message emphasizes the importance of being both informed and grounded in faith.Ultimately, this is a call for the church to step up, not stay silent—to renew our minds, live with conviction, and confidently represent truth in a rapidly shifting culture.Key Themes:Engaging Culture, Not RetreatingUnderstanding the TimesA Generational CrisisEquipping the ChurchDigital EvangelismDiscernment in a Contested CultureFear vs. FaithEmbracing Complexity Over SimplificationTimestamps:0:25 — Intro & welcome 2:05 — New series announced 6:15 — Four Fronts series overview (Identity, Immigration, Israel, Islam) 19:25 — Identity / gender begins 32:40 — Immigration begins 39:15 — Israel begins 43:40 — Antisemitism defined 45:15 — Griper movement explained 54:55 — Islam begins 1:02:40 — Landing the plane / conclusion

In this opening message of the Four Fronts series, Pastor Lucas Miles challenges believers to understand the cultural moment we're living in and respond with clarity, conviction, and a biblical foundation. Drawing from the Sons of Issachar, he calls the church to not only recognize the times, but to know how to act.Addressing identity, immigration, Israel, and Islam, he unpacks each topic through a biblical lens—urging believers to engage rather than retreat. From navigating conversations around gender and worldview, to approaching immigration with both compassion and discernment, to thinking critically about Israel and responding to Islam with truth and love, the message emphasizes the importance of being both informed and grounded in faith.Ultimately, this is a call for the church to step up, not stay silent—to renew our minds, live with conviction, and confidently represent truth in a rapidly shifting culture.Key Themes:Engaging Culture, Not RetreatingUnderstanding the TimesA Generational CrisisEquipping the ChurchDigital EvangelismDiscernment in a Contested CultureFear vs. FaithEmbracing Complexity Over SimplificationTimestamps:0:25 — Intro & welcome 2:05 — New series announced 6:15 — Four Fronts series overview (Identity, Immigration, Israel, Islam) 19:25 — Identity / gender begins 32:40 — Immigration begins 39:15 — Israel begins 43:40 — Antisemitism defined 45:15 — Griper movement explained 54:55 — Islam begins 1:02:40 — Landing the plane / conclusion

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls believers to cultivate the discernment of the “sons of Issachar”—those who understood the times and knew what God’s people should do. Drawing from 1 Chronicles, he challenges the church to recognize the cultural and ideological currents shaping society and to respond not with fear or reaction, but with wisdom grounded in Scripture. Addressing topics such as critical theory, globalism, and modern cultural ideologies, Pastor Bo frames these shifts within a broader spiritual lens. He reminds listeners that the church’s primary identity is not political or ethnic, but rooted in Christ.  The message calls believers to stay spiritually alert, think critically about cultural messaging, and prioritize biblical truth above every competing narrative. (00:00) Understanding the times like the sons of Issachar(03:30) Discernment and recognizing cultural shifts(07:00) Spiritual blindness and media influence(12:00) Cultural division and the danger of ethnic rivalry(17:00) Immigration, national identity, and unity in Christ(22:00) Ethnic conflict as a sign of the times(27:00) Globalism and concerns about centralized authority(34:00) Media messaging and cultural programming(41:00) National identity and teaching history(47:00) Feminism, family structure, and cultural changehttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

March 4, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class In this closing lecture of the Deuteronomy series, Andy explores Deuteronomy chapters 33–34: Moses' final blessings of the tribes, his ascent of Mount Nebo, and his death. The episode compares Moses' tribal blessings with Jacob's earlier blessings in Genesis, tracks differences in order and emphasis, and highlights why Simeon is omitted while Levi is transformed from a curse into priestly service. Guests: none — this episode is a class lecture led by the instructor. Topics covered include the sequence and content of each tribal blessing (Reuben, Judah, Levi, Benjamin, Joseph/Ephraim and Manasseh, Zebulun, Issachar, Gad, Dan, Naphtali, Asher), the literary and theological parallels with Jacob's blessings, animal imagery and metaphors used for the tribes, Joseph's extraordinary prosperity, Judah's messianic associations, and archaeological and census evidence that helps explain Simeon's diminishment and assimilation into Judah. Key points and interpretations discussed: Moses' blessings often echo Jacob but also reshape tribal destinies (Levi's scattering becomes a sacred inheritance); Simeon's omission illustrates consequences and God's sovereignty; Benjamin and Joseph receive special protections and abundance; Moses obediently climbs Mount Nebo, views the Promised Land, and dies as a faithful servant; and Jude's later reference to Michael disputing with the devil over Moses' body is examined with plausible explanations (for example, preventing idolatry of his grave). Listeners can expect close textual reading, comparative analysis between Genesis and Deuteronomy, theological reflection on leadership and legacy, and practical takeaways about obedience, hope, and God's faithfulness to Israel's future. The episode includes Q&A moments from the class and brief archaeological and New Testament references that illuminate the text's historical and devotional dimensions. Duration 33:52

Episode 2.83In this episode, Michael and Zach walk through Joshua 18–21, a section often dismissed as tedious land surveys but loaded with theological weight. As the conquest narrative slows, the focus shifts from battle scenes to boundary lines—yet the central theme remains unchanged: Yahweh keeps His promises.Joshua 18 opens at Shiloh, where the tabernacle is established and the remaining tribes are confronted for their hesitation. Though the land has been subdued, Israel has grown slack in fully possessing what God has given. Through the casting of lots, the inheritance is formally distributed—Benjamin, Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan—each territory marking tangible fulfillment of ancient covenant promises.The episode highlights the structural bookends of this section: Caleb's bold faith (Joshua 14), the hesitation of the Joseph tribes (Joshua 17), the sluggishness of the remaining seven tribes (Joshua 18), and finally Joshua's quiet reward (Joshua 19). The contrast echoes the twelve spies: faith versus fear, obedience versus delay.Joshua 20–21 then move to the “finishing touches” of the land. The Cities of Refuge reveal a profound theology of justice, mercy, and substitution—where freedom comes through the death of the high priest, pointing forward typologically to Christ. The Levites receive no territorial inheritance, yet are scattered throughout Israel as a reminder that worship and instruction remain central in a decentralized, kingless nation.The episode culminates in Joshua 21:43–45—one of the theological high points of the book—declaring that not one word of the Lord's promises failed. What appears mundane proves monumental. The dividing of the land is not administrative filler; it is covenant fulfillment in geographic form.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/t9RNimPBL28Merch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Revelation 7:1–8The 144,000 of Israel Sealed[1] After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. [2] Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, [3] saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” [4] And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:[5] 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed,12,000 from the tribe of Reuben,12,000 from the tribe of Gad,[6] 12,000 from the tribe of Asher,12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali,12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh,[7] 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon,12,000 from the tribe of Levi,12,000 from the tribe of Issachar,[8] 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun,12,000 from the tribe of Joseph,12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed. (ESV)Revelation 14:1–5The Lamb and the 144,000[1] Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. [2] And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, [3] and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. [4] It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, [5] and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless. (ESV)

Today, I explain how the United States Supreme Court came to understand the word “liberty” in the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause and the changes in society's understanding of the cosmos that influenced it. Understanding the evolution of that word is critical to everyone who wants to understand our times and know better how to “walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time” (Colossians 4:5 KJV). "Sons of Issachar" should not miss this one.