Prophecies often come with signs & yes, sometimes 340 years earlier. (1 ...

In this most interesting passage (1 Kings 13:1-6) there's a lot going one and much we can apply to our own lives today. When God has His prophets prophecy "His Words" -- they will come to pass, even centuries later. And sometimes, He gives us signs of that happening much, much earlier. Many believe we're there now. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/hLnoaapCQL4 .

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How Fear Can Cause Failure (1 Kings 12:25-33)

I know people that are struggling emotionally, financially, socially, and otherwise, After studying this passage of 1 Kings 12:25-33, I now see that their biggest problem most often is their own fear. Check it out with me and make sure you're not holding yourself back from what God has for you because of your own fear. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/jq5scUTRlBk 

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The Kingdom Splits. . .and God Did It. (1 Kings 12:16-24)

We started with Abraham back in Genesis 12 where God promised to build a people and we now come to the point where God Himself has to split the Kingdom. This is a crucial point in the history of Israel. Join us on YouTube as we study 1 Kings 12:16-24. Link up here: https://youtu.be/6HgxfZmhpeM .

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Beware of "advice shopping". It can be very dangerous. (1 Kings 12:6-15)

Rehoboam about to be crowned king of Israel, goes "advice shopping" and it will cost him big. Many of us do that same thing and it costs us. Take a look at our study of 1st Kings 12:6-15 and learn the lessons to avoid. You can catch it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LG-_X5lZjv8

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Where there is sin . . . there is death. (1 Kings 12:1-5)

We come to the point of our study (1 Kings 12:1-5) where Solomon's son is about to be made king -- but the people and a former enemy of his father first have a request of him in order to give him their service. Let's check out if he was as smart as his father, Solomon. Catch our short study here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlHY7nqRQ48 .

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Will the world's wisest man be in heaven? (studying 1 Kings 11:41-43)

We come now to the death of Solomon (I Kings 11:41-43) and note some interesting details about his life and death, as well as ask some interesting questions about his afterlife. Join us for that on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/JIri8yX5hgU .

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You Know It Won't End Well If You Try To Get Ahead of God (1 Kings 11:2...

God stirs up a 3rd adversary Solomon, this time an insider and a fellow Israelite. He tells Solomon nothing will happen until he dies, but Solomon takes things into his own hand. Join us we study 1 Kings 11:26-40. You can catch the short YouTube study here: https://youtu.be/E8MJ1lHIZHQ .

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Pleae listen and reflet on the content.

 

This is truly amazing. It lifted my heart. It's exactly how I feel. Please listen and marvel at what is being sung here.

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Would God Ever Raise Up Enemies Against a Believer? (1 Kings 11:14-25)

In this study I discovered some very interesting things about God which seem to go against the common grain. Please join me and tell if and where and how I may have erred. 1st Kings 11:14-25 is a fascinating passage and we may have to change our mind about a few things. But let's see. You can catch the short study here: https://youtu.be/5mSooR8yh3g

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Staying Calm

 

STAYING CALM, BUT PURPOSEFUL, IN A WORLD GONE NUTS

 

by Ken Godevenos, Toronto, 24/05/15

 

The Geller Report is most informative and its recent thoughts on this issue of York Regional District School Board (part of the Greater Toronto Area) banning the Star of David in their schools were no exception.

 

The world is indeed in a mess.

 

It is true that our borders (especially that of the U.S.) is in a state of total “futility”. As far as I am concerned, there is no southern border in the U.S. any longer. That can only mean eventual ruin as drugs and terrorists slip into the country. And if caught, they are released with some trial dates into the next decade. Nothing is being done. The number of illegals in the country is growing exponentially it seems.

 

The ownership of land all over the use, but especially near their highly critical (for security reasons and for survival reasons) areas by Chinese and Chinese companies is also a real risk to America’s and to North America’s future safety. Nothing is being done for the most part.

 

While Covid failed to defeat us, the powers that be are practicing and even expecting a much larger threat in the days ahead. Whether they are part of it or not, I cannot say with certainty. They may be and if so, the implications are even worse. At best, they’re expecting such an attack from our arch-enemies — China, Iran, North Korea, etc.

 

And yes, of course, the situation in the Middle East with so many enemies of Israel involved, but also with the continuous double-speak of the United States with respect to its mediocre support of its so-called “best ally in the Middle East” is something that should be watched with some trepidation given what God has said about Israel.

 

We are indeed in a lot of hot water globally speaking and God’s Laws of Science will only allow the temperature to get so hot before the He blows the lid off the pot.

 

More people are attending church. More Christians are studying Revelation. Others are hoping a change in various government administrations (U.S. and Canada for starters) will make a difference, although I think that even with those, improvements will be short-lived.

 

Pamela Geller’s view in the recent article about the Jewish Star of David being banned in schools is a little “over the top” but she is on to something. It is worrisome. Yet, we should also consider the source — the York Regional District School Board has always been “conflict averse” and bows easily to whatever group yells the loudest. The problem is not so much that so many Muslims are standing up and demanding things, though so clearly are, but rather that hardly any Protestants, Catholics, and Jews are countering and demanding things like the Star of David, the Nativity scene, the Cross, and so on, must be allowed.

 

My take is that we should no longer be silent. We should “love” all but love the “truth” more and therefore speak it out loud and clear, in unison, and publicly. The time for silence is over. And we should be willing to accept the consequences as believers.

 

Having said that, I am also a believer that while mankind and world leaders have their plans and agendas and goals for the years ahead, so does God. And His Plan will be both fulfilled and successful. We need to be fully prepared. And we need to know what to expect.

 

I recently found this internet sources very helpful: https://www.gotquestions.org/end-times-timeline.html .

Therefore, I say, “bring it on”. And I say, with the Apostle John, as he wrote in his closing of the book of Revelation, the second last verse, "The one who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!”

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1 Kings 11:9-13. -- God Gets Angry with . . .

Solomon blows out and God must react. But He does it in a way which perfectly balances His mercy and His judgment. Find out how. Join us as we learn from 1 Kings 11:9-13 on Youtube. Click here: https://youtu.be/AzkVrBDSDxQ .

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Sorry to Disappoint You, But You're Not The Exception. (1 Kings 11:1-8)

We all think we can get away with it. But we can't. Take a look at Solomon's 3 strikes. But was he out? Soon we'll find out if Solomon beat the system. In the meantime, let's see what he did. Study 1 Kings 11:1-8 with us on YouTube. Just click on this link: https://youtu.be/xA4FSKiTMIs

 

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He asked for wisdom; God gave him riches as well. Why? (1 Kings 10:14-29)

Today we study 1 Kings 10:14-29 and note at least two things that make us think: why did God give Solomon riches and wisdom, when he only asked for the latter? Also, is there any siginificance to the fact that Solomon is the only other person (other than the antiChrist) who is identified with the number 666? Check our short video out on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lVXK7EPfryM .

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Peer Recognition and the Christian (1 Kings 10:1-13)

We all wish we had it -- peer recognition that is. Solomon got a big dose of it from another person of royalty -- the Queen of Sheba. Fascinating story that teaches us a lot about how to handle it. It's based on our study of 1 Kings 10:1-13 and you can catch the YouTube video right here: https://youtu.be/Dd9nbLUhdl0 .

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Israel Then & Now. God keeps His eyes on her. So should we. (1 Kings 9:...

As we study 1 Kings 9:15-28, marveling at what Solomon was accomplishing, we can't help but see the continuity of its history through the ages right up to today. God is certainly keeping His eyes on her. Perhaps we should as well. Join us on YouTube for a short study that has a lot to say to us today. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/UuNBtqPU0vU .

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Giving Away what God Wanted You to Keep (1 Kings 9:10-14)

Studying an interesting passage on Solomon's dealing with Hiram (his father-in-law) and the giving away of 20 cities that God had given to Israel. Perhaps not a wise move. But we learn a lot about Solomon and gain an opportunity to think about our relationships as well as our blessings from God. Join us as we study 1st Kings 9:10-14. Catch it here: https://youtu.be/20WYmkiwc7g .

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Not All of God's Promises are Unconditional (1 Kings 9:1-9)

Hey, that's right. Some of God's Promisred are indeed Conditional. Our study of 1st Kings 9:1-9 tells us that. Join us to see which one is key, and what we have to do. You can catch our YouTube short video study here at this link: https://youtu.be/jGfAX20HUSE .

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The Biggest Barbecue on Record (1 Kings 8:62-66)

Solomon was not only the smartest king, he was also the most extravagant. And this account of his sacrifices and feast(s) proves it. Join us on YouTube as we study 1 Kings 8:62-66. We learn a lot from this passage for our own lives. You can catch it here at this link: https://youtu.be/Xe5HM-sA4n0

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All About Praying. (I Kings 8:54-61)

Solomon talks to the people after his prayer to God and we get to think about how we might want to pray when we do, and much more. Join us as we study 1 Kings 8:54-61. You can catch the clip here on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/XY1IUu3waoA .

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Solomon's Assumptions Still Hold (1 Kings 8:46-53)

As Solomon concludes his prayer to God, in 1st Kings 8:43-56, he makes some assumptions about man and God -- and all these years later, his assumptions still hold true. Join us as we study this passage on YouTube. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/VL6Rp2sGL6c

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