#Isaiah 1:17

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Isaiah 1:17 (ESV) - learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.

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What Does a Bribe Look Like

Once, two men were to appear before an older judge over a matter concerning a lot of money. One of the men came the day before he was to appear in court and asked the judge to help him. As he spoke, he laid five hundred silver coins on the table. The old judge took the money and told the man to come back the next day. That evening the old judge asked that a big dinner be served. He called…

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For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

Galatians 5:17

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7

“Come now, and let us reason together,” saith the Lord. “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

Isaiah 1:18

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

And such were some of you. But ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Corinthians 6:11

For by one offering He hath perfected for ever those who are sanctified.

Hebrews 10:14

"To them God has been pleased to make known what is the riches of glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."

Colossians 1:27

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Me before my part time substitute teaching/glorified baby gig: I really hope I get the high schoolers and not the littles

After 1 English class on Romeo and Juliet and one general AP humanities class and being assigned a summer camp assistant counselor job for three afternoons: THANK GOD IM WATCHING FOUR-SIX YEAR OLDS!!!

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~ Scriptures about forgiveness ~

Matthew 6:15 "But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

Colossians 3:13 "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."

Daniel 9:9 "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him."

Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses."

Micah 7:18 "Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love."

Mark 11:25 "And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

Luke 17:3-4 "Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him."

Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"

Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:"

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Isaiah 1:8 "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

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Wash and Make Yourselves Clean

Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. — Isaiah 1:16-17 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Deuteronomy 14:29; Psalm 26:6; Psalm 34:14; Psalm 51:2; Psalm 82:3; Proverbs 31:9; James 1:27; James 4:8

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The Lord! The Lord! A God Merciful and Gracious, Slow to Anger, and Abundant in Loving-Kindness and Truth (267) - October 12 2024

Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode Exodus 34:6 – The Lord! the Lord! a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving-kindness and truth.How important it is for us to not depend on our own understanding of God’s nature unless that understanding has come from entering into a relationship with Him. Our carnal mind will always be wrong about God until it is renewed to…

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1 Kings 17:2-7 (NASB). “The word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Go away from here and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. It shall be that you will drink of the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to provide for you there.” So he went and did according to the word of the LORD, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he would drink from the brook. It happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.”

Isaiah 55:8 (NASB). “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.”

“God’s Ways: Ordinary or Miraculous?” By In Touch Ministries:

“The Lord is always working for our good, but not always in ways we understand.”

“In Isaiah 55, God declares, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (Isaiah 55:8). In fact, that’s one of the biggest frustrations of the Christian life—a lack of understanding about God’s ways. There are times when we could really use a miracle, and He doesn’t come through for us, which can lead to confusion, disappointment, and anger. Why did God let me down?

God works in both supernatural and ordinary ways, and He determines the method. For example, in today’s passage, Elijah ate food miraculously delivered by ravens, but his water supply from a brook was completely natural. When it dried up, the Lord could have made more water spring from the ground, but He didn’t.

Sometimes God uses ordinary means to move us in a new direction. The curtailment of his water supply opened the door for Elijah’s next assignment. When the Lord withholds miraculous intervention and lets your brook dry up, then He has something else planned for you.

The work of God in the commonplace aspects of life is just as miraculous as His supernatural intervention. Look for His “fingerprint” in the day’s mundane activities. He is there, opening and closing doors, drying up one opportunity but initiating another.”

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God looks on the heart is often used as a comforting verse and there is much truth to that but let us remember that if we harbor evil in our heart God will judge that.

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Matthew 5:28

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

1 John 3:15

For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

Isaiah 14:13

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

Jeremiah 17:10

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The Prophetic Hour Has Struck: Is the World Entering the Final Chapter?

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The Prophetic Hour Has Struck: Is the World Entering the Final Chapter?

In an era where political tensions, military escalations, and moral decay dominate headlines, many are beginning to ask: Are we witnessing the fulfillment of biblical end-time prophecies? Two ancient scriptures, often overlooked or dismissed, are echoing through the chaos of today’s Middle East with disturbing clarity.

As Iran and Damascus become ground zero in the growing global crisis, a closer look at the prophetic record reveals something chilling: the signs of the last days may not be distant—they may already be here.

Global Conflict Ignites Prophetic Alarm

The past few weeks have seen a rapid acceleration of global tensions. A surprise U.S. military strike—Operation Midnight Hammer—obliterated several Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Within hours, social media lit up with declarations of peace. President Donald Trump posted emphatically on Truth Social: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” Defense officials from both the U.S. and Israel parroted the same sentiment: the world is “safer” now.

But safety is an illusion. Within 48 hours, Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles into Israeli territory. The airwaves were filled with the sounds of sirens, and citizens ran for cover in bomb shelters. The so-called “peace” became a mirage.

It is in this context that the first of the two prophetic scriptures reverberates with new meaning.

1. “Peace and Security”… Then Sudden Destruction (1 Thessalonians 5:3)

“While people are saying, ‘Peace and safety,’ destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:3

The Apostle Paul’s words have long stirred debate, but now they seem eerily literal. The illusion of tranquility, the global diplomatic reassurances, and the carefully crafted statements of peace are not leading to resolution—they are preceding devastation. The prophecy does not simply warn of destruction, but of sudden destruction that comes precisely when peace is declared.

This sudden twist mirrors today’s headlines. Peace, paradoxically, is the prelude to war.

2. The Fall of Damascus Foretold (Isaiah 17:1)

“See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins.” — Isaiah 17:1

Once called the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, Damascus is unraveling. The recent suicide bombing in the St. Elias Church in the Dwayla district, leaving 22 dead and 63 injured, sent shockwaves through Syria and beyond. But this wasn’t just another tragedy in a war-torn region—it was another chapter in a prophecy unfolding.

Streets once bustling with life are now lined with rubble, human remains, and grief. The civil war that began in 2011 was only the beginning. What we see now, according to biblical scholars and Middle East analysts, could be the prelude to the total obliteration prophesied in Isaiah.

The influential Living Waters podcast, with over 1.6 million subscribers, has not shied away from drawing direct lines between Isaiah’s vision and current events. “If a nuclear weapon hits Damascus,” they warn, “it would fulfill the prophecy in a single, terrifying moment.”

The Iranian-Israeli Powder Keg

The simmering hostility between Iran and Israel erupted into full-blown conflict on June 12, following Israel’s direct strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s retaliation has been swift and violent, including drone and missile attacks, and the targeted assassination of ten individuals, including a senior nuclear scientist in northern Iran.

But this is not just a regional skirmish. Iran’s strategic alliances with Russia and China are shifting the dynamics dramatically. Russian nuclear officials have already voiced fears of a “Chernobyl-type disaster” if the Boucher plant is attacked.

Could this conflict become the spark that lights the global fire?

Jerusalem and the Prophetic Epicenter

Many biblical prophecies place Jerusalem at the heart of the final days. The growing unrest in and around the holy city has not gone unnoticed. Religious leaders and prophecy scholars point to Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39, where a coalition led by Persia (modern-day Iran), along with other nations, invades Israel.

This war, known by many as the War of Gog and Magog, may be forming in real-time. Iran’s aggression, coupled with its ties to Russia and China, mirrors Ezekiel’s description of the alliance. And Jerusalem—already simmering with religious tension—is portrayed in scripture as both the spiritual and geopolitical flashpoint of the end times.

The Wake-Up Call for Humanity

This is not the time for apathy or cynicism. Whether one is a devout believer or a curious skeptic, the convergence of global events with biblical prophecy demands attention. The Scriptures are not merely spiritual allegories—they are blueprints unfolding before our eyes.

Believers are called to be vigilant, not fearful. Prophecy is not about panic—it is about preparation. And perhaps the most haunting question of all is not when will the end come—but will we be ready when it does?

Will We Heed the Signs?

As Damascus bleeds and declarations of “peace” echo in the midst of war, two ancient prophecies continue to blaze with relevance. The words penned thousands of years ago now shadow the corridors of power, the decisions of generals, and the fates of nations.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 and Isaiah 17:1 are not relics of religious tradition. They may very well be divine warnings sounding the final trumpet.

The time for indifference is over. The world stands at a precipice—and whether or not the end is near, one truth remains: the future is no longer certain, but prophecy might be.

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What Does a Bribe Look Like

Once, two men were to appear before an older judge over a matter concerning a lot of money. One of the men came the day before his appearance and asked the judge to help him. As he spoke, he laid five hundred silver coins on the table. The judge took the money and told the man to come back the next day. That evening the old judge asked that a big dinner be served, and he called together his sons,…

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Why Are Our Eyes Dry?

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The Woman Who Believed an Unbelievable Message

Almost every Christmas pageant contains the Angel’s appearance to Mary. Luke’s narrative about Mary’s conversation with Gabriel described her reaction to some pretty unbelievable news. If you think about it, there is much to learn from Mary’s response to God’s messenger. (And BTW, the Greek word for angel is anggelos, or messenger—simply put, a courier who brings a message, or a word from someone…

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Well Worth the Wait

7 Now, therefore, thus shall you say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people Israel, 8 and I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you. And I will make for you a name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. 9 And I will appoint a place for my…

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Stop bringing meaningless offerings!

Daily Verse Reading – Isaiah 1:10-17 10 Hear the word of the Lord,you rulers of Sodom;listen to the instruction of our God,you people of Gomorrah!11 “The multitude of your sacrifices—what are they to me?” says the Lord.“I have more than enough of burnt offerings,of rams and the fat of fattened animals;I have no pleasurein the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.12 When you come to appear before…

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Understanding the Fear of God: Impact on Faith and Wisdom

It is vital to rest in God's love, but that love is best understood when seen against the backdrop of His awe-inspiring greatness and our own need for His mercy. This perspective doesn’t just comfort us; it transforms us, grounding us in true wisdom that

Photo by Jr Korpa on Unsplash Introduction Proverbs 9:10-12 provides profound insights into the interconnectedness of the fear of God, faith, wisdom, and God’s love. These verses emphasize that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and that understanding leads to a fulfilling life. To fully grasp the depth of these concepts, it’s essential to explore related scriptures and their…