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Send us a textWhat does it truly mean to "fix our eyes on Jesus"—especially when we can't physically see Him? This deep spiritual question lies at the center of today's message, offering clarity and hope for those facing fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in a chaotic world.In this powerful episode, Reverend Ben Cooper unpacks the profound truth found in John's Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” This changes everything. The Bible is not just a book about God—it's a living encounter with Christ. When we open Scripture, we are fixing our eyes on Jesus Himself.As financial pressures mount, war looms in the Middle East, and personal fears escalate, many find themselves overwhelmed. But the Word of God offers refuge. Hebrews 12:2 urges us to “look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith,” and Philippians 4:6 reminds us to “be anxious for nothing.” These scriptures aren't poetic metaphors—they're weapons of peace, guiding us to supernatural calm in the storm.This message challenges our view of church itself. “It's not about getting into the building—it's about getting into the Word,” says Cooper. The call is clear: move beyond performance religion and step into an intimate relationship with Christ through Scripture. Whether you're at home, commuting, or walking through a valley, Jesus is present in the Word, waiting to meet you.We're also reminded of our call to pray for Israel and the Middle East, understanding that today's headlines align with biblical prophecy, not as cause for fear, but confirmation that God's hand is moving in history.This episode is both a pastoral comfort and a prophetic alarm—urging us to re-center on what matters: Jesus, the living Word. If you're feeling anxious, disillusioned with church culture, or spiritually dry, this message is a timely call to return to the source of hope.The Word is your anchor. Open it, and see the face of Christ.Jesus, anxiety, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Word became flesh, fear, peace of God, Bible truth, living Word, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 4:6, prayer for Israel, spiritual peace - The Bible Support the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper
Today is Day 2 with the pastor of Discover Church and the host of Look Up! On the PTL Network, Pastor Steve Cioccolanti! Pastor Steve addresses the shaking of the nations, what earthquakes mean, continued civil unrest, and the importance of knowledge of biblical prophecy in America's policies during these last days.
News broke yesterday of a hostage release deal combined with an Israel/Hamas cease-fire to take place in 3 phases. Israel National News was reporting that Hamas was making new demands while Israel's Prime Minister accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the Gaza cease-fire agreement in a bid to extort last minute concessions. He reportedly demanded that all details be finalized before taking a vote of the security cabinet.To present the latest news on this very fluid situation was Rick DeYoung. Rick is co-host of Prophecy Today, CEO of Shofar Communications, a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute. Rick is also the son of Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Sr.Rick communicated that the hostage deal appears to be in the final stages. It's going before the Israeli cabinet tomorrow to be approved. So at this point there is excitement in the air with the hope that there's an end in sight and possibly a return to normalcy.Rick indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had to "walk the line" between the pressure to make a deal and bring the hostages home while also balancing security and deterrence for Israel's overall population. That last point is a concern due to the large number of terrorists Israel would have to release under any deal. Keep in mind, as Rick also noted, Israel has been trying to end Hamas because Israel feels it no longer can be secure if Hamas is in control. So a deal could allow Hamas to retain some power.Overall, Rick believes the time is right for a deal, particularly with President-elect Trump about to take the reins in the U.S., as he's shown that he's a supporter of Israel.
News broke yesterday of a hostage release deal combined with an Israel/Hamas cease-fire to take place in 3 phases. Israel National News was reporting that Hamas was making new demands while Israel's Prime Minister accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the Gaza cease-fire agreement in a bid to extort last minute concessions. He reportedly demanded that all details be finalized before taking a vote of the security cabinet.To present the latest news on this very fluid situation was Rick DeYoung. Rick is co-host of Prophecy Today, CEO of Shofar Communications, a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute. Rick is also the son of Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Sr.Rick communicated that the hostage deal appears to be in the final stages. It's going before the Israeli cabinet tomorrow to be approved. So at this point there is excitement in the air with the hope that there's an end in sight and possibly a return to normalcy.Rick indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had to "walk the line" between the pressure to make a deal and bring the hostages home while also balancing security and deterrence for Israel's overall population. That last point is a concern due to the large number of terrorists Israel would have to release under any deal. Keep in mind, as Rick also noted, Israel has been trying to end Hamas because Israel feels it no longer can be secure if Hamas is in control. So a deal could allow Hamas to retain some power.Overall, Rick believes the time is right for a deal, particularly with President-elect Trump about to take the reins in the U.S., as he's shown that he's a supporter of Israel.
Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Jr. is speaker, teacher, Mideast guide, videographer and speaker on Prophecy Today. He lived and worked in Jerusalem for many years before he returned to the States for continued ministry. He is a fully credentialed journalist and has led numerous tours to Israel. There are numerous players in the drama taking place with the deposing of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Israel decimated the Syrian Air Force. There's Russia losing their deep water port on the Mediterranean Sea. Iran was another loser because they were using Syria to prop up their proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. Finally, what should the response of the U.S. be?Listen to this edition of Crosstalk and you'll get caught up on other Middle East related news as well including corruption cases in Israel and allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest on the cease-fire with Hamas, possible Iranian drones over America, anti-semitism on the rise, how all this plays out in terms of Bible prophecy and more.
Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Jr. is speaker, teacher, Mideast guide, videographer and speaker on Prophecy Today. He lived and worked in Jerusalem for many years before he returned to the States for continued ministry. He is a fully credentialed journalist and has led numerous tours to Israel. There are numerous players in the drama taking place with the deposing of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Israel decimated the Syrian Air Force. There's Russia losing their deep water port on the Mediterranean Sea. Iran was another loser because they were using Syria to prop up their proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. Finally, what should the response of the U.S. be?Listen to this edition of Crosstalk and you'll get caught up on other Middle East related news as well including corruption cases in Israel and allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest on the cease-fire with Hamas, possible Iranian drones over America, anti-semitism on the rise, how all this plays out in terms of Bible prophecy and more.