True Gratitude results in Servitude!

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In a recent time of prayer, I asked God, “why has the church universal lost its place in the life of so many professed Christians?”  The answer came quickly and frankly startled me!  It’s as if God was waiting for me to ask and was ever so quick to answer!  The answer was equally shocking.  He said, “they want me to serve in their house but they don’t want to be servants in mine”! 

NEWS FLASH – Gog’s Alliance forming?

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The Gog alliance of Ezekiel 38/39 will require “strange bedfellows” relationships to be forged. This is why it so difficult to understand “end time” prophecies. It is difficult to identify who is who in these alliances when each represents differing motives. Just who will benefit the most may or may not represent the origin of GOG!

The Ottoman Empire, RISING!

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I find it fascinating that two of the most authoritarian nations of our day are trying to arbitrate peace. What’s even stranger is the world thinks they might succeed! That’s my definition of BLIND!

Is Gog a Russian?

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Is Gog a Russian? Many try to answer this question based on the use of a word in Ezekiel and the use of a questionable translation technique.

HOW LONG HALT YE…?

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How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him…

Choose this day!

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I see God bringing the many moral issues of the day to the forefront and He will know how each of us stand on these issues.  I see this as a sign that his judgments are forthcoming on our society and we must make known how we stand. 

DON’T TELL ME YOU DON’T HAVE TO KEEP THE SABBATH; TELL HIM!

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In my time as a Pastor I have heard many lame attempts to justify defiling the Sabbath. The title of this article represents one of the most common responses. The point of this article is to put those who might attempt to debate this subject with me on notice that; you are talking to the wrong person!

The Sodom and Gomorrah Syndrome

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Gideon – What kind of “Feller” was he?

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I can relate to Gideon. I can list all the reasons for my doubt as he did in verse 13. If so? Where then is the proof? Why then has this happened? Sound familiar?

God is not a man, that he should lie;

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The original boundaries promised to Abraham are described in (Gen 15:18).  These boundaries would include portions of current day Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey.  The Israelite’s have never fully possessed all of this territory.  The question arises, could it be…

Remember Chernobyl “WORMWOOD”?

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It is no coincidence that the name Chernobyl is synonymous with “WORMWOOD”. The Ukraine memorial complex depicts the “third angel of Rev. 8” shadowing this memorial to the victims of the worst nuclear accident in history.

Should Christians Keep the Feast?

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JESUS IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE FEAST!

The High Holy Days or Fall Feast of 2023 are approaching, Do we care?
Of course we should. What wonderful teaching moments these feasts are for us and our children. Memorials to the past, present, and future.

“TIT FOR TAT”, LIKELY TO BECOME ALL OUT WAR! Russia/Ukraine ?

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The name “Druzhba” means “friendship”, alluding to the fact that the pipeline supplied oil to the energy-hungry western regions of the Soviet Union, to its “fraternal socialist allies” in the former Soviet bloc, and to western Europe.

You are aware of Gog’s demise, RIGHT?

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I notice most references to Gog in modern publications and Blogs associate him with the anti-Christ of John’s Revelation chapter 20. There is much to do about the rise of the anti-Christ and little mention of his demise. The prophet Ezekiel gives us a vivid description of Gog’s demise and the specific timing of his demise should eliminate his consideration as the personage of John’s anti-Christ. These two references are clearly not the same individual.

WHO ARE THE KINGDOMS OF THE GOG/MAGOG FEDERATION?

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Ezekiel’s references to (Gog) and his federation is comprised of regions from antiquity as well as current geopolitical nations of his time. Ezekiel’s specific (veiled) references to the King of the North (Gog) are names associated with regions settled by the descendants of Noah some 1600 years prior to the time of his prophecy (see Genesis chapter 10).

News Flash! Russia is not the “KING OF THE NORTH”!

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While attentions are focused on Russia/Ukraine tensions, I would be watching for the King of the North to make a move against Israel. The King of the North or more accurately termed “Gog” is characterized as an opportunist by the phrase in Eze 38:4 … “with hooks in his jaws” or in other words; to be tempted and drawn in by opportunity. If you have read my Ezekiel commentary then you know, I don’t believe Russia is the mystery “King of the North” or rather I should say Gog/Magog.

One Who Would!

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…“one who would” intercede! The primary characteristic of a GOOD shepherd. God bless our Pastors.