He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2:7a
( 7 Churches *mini-study* )

Just hours after my post on "day 6", one of my list subscriptions sent me a few links on "Transhumanism" (see below). Guys, this is seriously scary stuff! The supreme ambition of Satan is put himself in place of God. Satan has been thwarted in previous attempts but continues to convince man that we can put ourselves in place of God ( Read more... )

I think the two biggest illnesses for the Church right now are a lack of knowledge about our historical background and a lack of discernment of the times we are in today ( Read more... )

We are halfway through the "10 Days" today!
( Hump Day *mini-study* )

He has taken me into the banquet hall, and His banner over me is love. Song of Songs 2:4 ( Read more... )

The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Atonement) is called Shabbat Shuvah, "Shabbat of Return." Traditionally, Jews read from the prophet Hosea on this day, (Hosea 14:2), "Return O Israel unto the Lord your God..." It is important to note that Messiah will not set up His Millennial Kingdom on Earth until the Hebrew remnant call upon ( Read more... )

Today is not only the second day of Rosh Hashanah, it is also a Shabbot! It is important to remember that Holy Days begin at sundown, and carry over to sundown the next day. This is another reminder of how the "god of this world" has hijacked our daily calendar. We use the "Julian" calendar whose days begin at midnight and follow a sun pattern, ( Read more... )

The 10-day period beginning on Rosh Hashahnah and ending on Yom Kippur is known as the "Ten Days of Repentance" or "Awe". It is believed the prophet Isaiah spoke of this time when he proclaimed (Isaiah 55:6) "Seek God when He is to be found; call on Him when He is near." Rabbi's teach that during this time God is in the field, and both great and ( Read more... )

Tonight begins Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It doesn't have any significance for most Christians today, but it was celebrated alongside the Jews early in Church history. It is a compelling time of year, full of mysteries and hopes for The Lord's blessings. I've been really blessed by my observance of Teshuva this year (which will ( Read more... )

A few months ago I watched this whole teaching, but stumbled back on this segment today. It touched me in a manifold way. First, it helped me to examine past sins that require redemption in this season of Teshuva. It was also a comfort in what I am currently going through personally. Chuck reminds us that it is hardest to forgive when we have ( Read more... )