[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]In this Series, we aim to bring perspective to matters of current news items from a Biblical viewpoint. Whether Prophecy or Moral and Social issues, we highlight Biblical instruction relating to those breaking stories on the world stage.
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What Does the Bible Say About the West Bank?] - Prophecy, Controversy & the Future of Israel*
*Video Description:*
What does the *Bible* say about the *West Bank**? In this eye-opening Bible talk, we explore the **prophetic significance* of the West Bank (referred to in Scripture as the *"mountains of Israel"**) and its role in God's plan for Israel and the world. From ancient prophecies to modern-day controversies, discover how the Bible sheds light on this hotly debated region and its connection to the **return of Jesus Christ* and the establishment of **God's Kingdom**.
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⏱️ *Timestamps for Easy Navigation:*
**00:00 - Introduction**: The West Bank controversy and its biblical significance.
**01:10 - Ezekiel 36**: Prophecy of Jewish settlements in the mountains of Israel.
**02:30 - Future Possession**: Israel's inheritance of the West Bank.
**03:07 - Ezekiel 38**: The future invasion of Israel and the Battle of Armageddon.
**04:29 - Zechariah 14**: Jesus Christ's return and the establishment of God's Kingdom.
**05:00 - Conclusion**: The West Bank in Bible prophecy and its role in God's plan.
📖 *Key Topics Covered:*
The **West Bank in Bible prophecy**: What Scripture calls the "mountains of Israel."
**Ezekiel's prophecies**: Jewish settlements and the future possession of the land.
The *controversy surrounding the West Bank* and its fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
The *Battle of Armageddon* and the return of Jesus Christ to save Israel.
The establishment of *God's Kingdom* on Earth.
🔍 *Bible Verses Discussed (with Emojis):*
🏔️ *Ezekiel 36:8-12* - The mountains of Israel and Jewish settlements.
⚔️ *Ezekiel 38:8-9* - The future invasion of Israel.
✝️ *Ezekiel 39:4* - God's intervention to save Israel.
🌍 *Zechariah 14:9* - The Lord as King over all the Earth.
📜 *Joel 3 & Revelation 16* - The Battle of Armageddon.
💡 *Why Watch This Video?*
Understand the *biblical perspective* on the West Bank and its significance in prophecy.
Learn how *ancient prophecies* are being fulfilled in modern times.
Discover the *future hope* for Israel and the world through the return of Jesus Christ.
Gain insight into the *controversies* surrounding the West Bank and their connection to Scripture.
🙏 *Join us as we delve into the Bible's teachings* on the West Bank and its role in God's ultimate plan for humanity. Don't forget to *like, comment, and subscribe* for more Bible-based teachings!
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God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a replacement for Saul, the failure who sat on the throne, from among Jesse's sons. The elders of the town trembled after hearing of Samuel's summary dispatch of Agag and asked him if he had come in peace. He replied, 'yes'. One by one the seven older brothers pass before him - each one impressive in his features; only for Samuel to be told not to look on the outward appearance (the basis of human judgment), but rather on the heart, which is Yahweh's basis of measurement. At last the youngest, who was not thought worthy of being presented, was brought, chosen and anointed. David was invited to soothe Saul's melancholic moods by playing his harp.
Isaiah in chapter 60 the time of Zion's future glory, when the wealth of the nations will pour into her (Psalm 102 verses12-22). Verses 1-3 describe the LORD bringing glory from gloom to the long downtrodden nation of Israel. We are living close to the commencement of that epoch as our above quote from Psalm 102 reveals for Yahweh has restored Israel to their homeland. He has once more given them Jerusalem. Verses 4-9 tell of the flowing of the wealth of the nations into Zion. We are told that many Arab nations will be to the forefront of helping Zion, as will Great Britain through her navy. The maritime power of Tarshish (Britain) will be at the forefront of Zion's restoration. Verses 10-14 speak of the prominence that Israel will experience and those who afflicted her will coming begging for mercy. Verses 15-16 is an acknowledgment of the Almighty's role in Jerusalem's elevation. Verses 17-22 outline the abundance of blessings that will flow to her as she is blessed in Messiah's kingdom. Just as in Revelation 21 Jerusalem's glory will be the LORD God Almighty and his radiant Son.
Matthew 5-7 is called "the sermon on the mount". Note from the start that after an arduous climb away from the multitude Jesus prepared a series of talks designed for disciples. It begins with a composite picture of our Lord's own character as the blueprint for all true citizens of Zion. There are 8 beatitudes: verses 2-12 - and the reward for each is the same- just expressed in different terms- that is to be blessed with a place in Messiah's kingdom. The 8 blessings - beatitudes- find their antitheses in the curses, or woes upon the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23. Within the 8th blessing (Greek "kairos" - a happiness borne in the knowledge of our Father's overriding love and care for His children) there is a ninth, for those who then heard and were moved to respond to the gracious words which they heard. Verses 13-6 give 2 metaphors which describe the disciple's purpose - to shine forth the gospel to others - and who the disciple truly is - a sincere follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verses 17-20 tell us of Christ's mission and as his followers our duty to develop a righteousness of the heart and not one of outward appearance to others. Verses 21-26 tell us to control anger and to reconcile problems, not stir up strife. Verses 27-32 deal with lust and difficulties within marriage. Verses 33-37 ask disciples to tell the truth and avoid oaths. Verses 38-42 ask us to avoid retaliation. Verses 43-48 instruct us to be as our Father and show love at all times. We note in all these words the authority of our Lord: "but I say unto you". This contrasts with the Jewish leaders who would quote one or another rabbinical authority: Matthew 7:28. In all of these segments our Lord goes beyond what the Law requires and goes straight to the issues of the heart. Let us also learn that this is how we should look at the Word of God and the words of His Son. The fifth chapter concludes with an appeal for the Father's children to appreciate and emulate His character (verses 43-48).
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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Mixing faith and politics diverts believers from spreading the Gospel message. Holding the faith of Abraham, we also live like him as strangers and pilgrims in the world. Our spiritual rebirth makes us citizens of the Kingdom of God.
NOTE: There is a spelling error on his slide 'Rulers set up by God' Napoleon is spelt incorrectly as Napolean. Also on the same slide, it has Cyrus as a Mede, when in fact he was Persian. We advise the word should be in fact, 'Cyrus the Great'.
📖 **Is it biblical for Christians to engage in politics?** In this powerful talk, we uncover why **Christianity and politics do not mix** according to Scripture. Whether you're a believer or just curious, this [Revealing] discussion will challenge common assumptions and provide clarity on where our true allegiance should lie.
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📌 **Video Chapters (Timestamps):**
00:00 - **Introduction** – Why this topic matters today
05:12 - **What Does the Bible Say About Government?** – Key Scriptures on submission & authority
12:35 - **Jesus & Politics** – Did Christ engage in political movements?
18:50 - **The Danger of Mixing Faith & Politics** – How it distracts from the Gospel
25:03 - **Early Christians & Government** – How the apostles responded to rulers
31:45 - **Where Should a Christian’s Focus Be?** – Kingdom priorities over earthly power
38:20 - **Conclusion** – Final thoughts & call to reflection
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✝️ **Bible Verses Covered (Categories):**
📜 **Authority & Submission** – Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:13-17
👑 **Christ’s Kingdom** – John 18:36, Matthew 22:21
⚔️ **Spiritual Warfare** – 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:12
🙏 **Christian Conduct** – Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2
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In Exodus 17 verses15-16 Yahweh declares that a banner would be lifted up proclaiming perpetual war against Amalek, since they had continued to snipe at Israel from the time of their departure from Egypt. Psalm 105 verse 37 indicated that when Israel left Egypt they were emboldened and triumphant; but as the Exodus reading indicated became disheartened by the guerrilla tactics of Amalek. Consequently Saul is given a charge by God to eradicate Amalek. This Saul did with horrendous results failing to complete what the LORD commanded. This failure led to God's promising to take the kingdom from Saul. Saul justifies this failure by rationalisation. That is always a disastrous course. God castigates Saul through the prophet Samuel's denunciation from his Sovereign. Pause and slowly read aloud the classic words of verses 22-23. Meditate its meaning for us. We do well to note that the failure to exterminate Amalek cost Israel dearly in the past (Haman was an Agagite Esther 3:1 - compare Baalam's prophecy Numbers 24 verse 7, and 20 verses 7-10, Ezekiel 38verse 2, 16-18 39 verses 1-16, Revelation 20 verses 7-10) and Gog will in the future invade Israel. Gogue is derived from Agag. Samuel provides Saul with a salutary lesson.
Isaiah 59 verses1-13 outline Israel's incorrigible behaviour, and by extension all possessing human nature, thus bringing inevitable judgment. The metaphors that are used graphically illustrate Israel's inability to escape from the dilemma with which they were trapped by their passions - and by extension every human being. Verses 14-20 describe how their Sovereign would firstly judge and then redeem mankind. We give thanks to our God and Yahweh's arm, strengthened and extended, to bring us the sinless Saviour Jesus - who overcame sin and established a basis for our forgiveness. The Almighty has provided for us a standing with our Omnipotent Creator through the forgiveness of our sins. We become the Almighty's grateful children. Verse 20 is cited in Acts 3 verse 26. Read the last seven verses in Acts 3 and contemplate their importance to you. Verse 21 reveals that Yahweh has not only brought us to Himself, but He also continues to support us daily through His spirit Word. This will be with us throughout all time until His Son returns: Hebrews 13 verses 5-8.
Matthew 3 presents Jesus as the Messiah, totally compliant to the Father's righteous requirement acknowledging human nature to be rightly related to death and our God's gracious forgiveness and offer of resurrection to eternal life to those identifying with our Lord's sacrifice by submitting to baptism (Romans 6). Verses 1-6 tell of the message, appearance and mission of John the Baptist. John commenced his preaching with the Gospel message from Isaiah 40. Verses 7-10 tell of the rulers' hypocritical response to John and his scathing denunciation of them. He speaks of the divine judgment that was to be brought upon them and their nation. Verses 11-12 he says that the Messiah will come to complete God's mission: Malachi 3 verses1-5. Verses 13-17 describe Jesus' baptism and His Father's testimony approving His Son by word and sign.
In chapter 4 Matthew shows the Son of God triumphant over temptation through the sustaining power inherent in God's Word. The Lord Jesus was tempted in all points like his brethren, as Hebrews 4 verses 14-16 and 1 John 2 verses 15-17 reveal. Genesis 3 shows each of the same elements of temptation of Adam and Eve as 1 John outlined. But unlike Adam and Eve's temptations our Lord's came, as Mark 1 tells, surrounded by now savage beasts; and in a cursed wilderness - not a wonderful paradise (garden). Jesus was assailed in all the categories of sin with which we are assaulted. But unlike us he emerged from the temptations triumphant having overcome by his faith in the Word of his Father. Jesus' divine begettal gave him a mind capable of being totally immersed in his Father's empowering Word. Thus arming him adequately for the sore temptations with which he struggled. All his answers were from Deuteronomy 6 and 8 demonstrating that he had learned the lessons of trial during 40 days in the wilderness. Israel failed to learn these wilderness lessons during their 40 years within their journey to the Promised Land as Hebrews 3 and 4 teaches us. The chapter finishes with the great work in Messiah's Galilean ministry, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:1-2.
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In 1 Samuel 14 Jonathan and his armour bearer, in response to a God given sign, show immense courage by together discovering themselves to a Philistine fortress at Michmash and defeating it. The first strike of the two faithful Hebrew warriors was to destroy 20 of the foe inducing panic within the garrison- the great trembling referred to is a translation of the words meaning 'a trembling from God'. The ensuing chaos turns soldier against soldier. Saul seizes the moment and, after foolishly uttering a self-centred oath, commands to immediately attack. Although Saul is victorious Yahweh would not answer him. Saul compounds his folly with yet another disgraceful response. The people are forced to unitedly negate Saul's oath and save Jonathan from death. The chapter concludes with Saul and his valiant sons subduing many national enemies.
Isaiah, in chapter 58, outlines a nation which gave lip service to God but not from their hearts. The early verses of this chapter focus on fasting. Fasting can be of value in concentration of the mind on God. But it is of no value when those who observe it ritually forsake the principles of the Almighty. They spoke of the Sabbath and yet failed to comprehend what their Sovereign was teaching them - it was a day of support and burden lifting from those oppressed; a day of joy and not of self-affliction. If Israel embraced God's values and practiced them then Yahweh would liberate them and cause them in their minds spiritually to soar into the heavenlies. Then their minds would harmonise with their Sovereign.
The New Testament opens by highlighting the promised seed, this is Jesus, central to the monumental Covenants around which much of the Old Testament is structured. Matthew 1 is the genealogy of Mary the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ through king David. Luke's account of the genealogies of our Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 3 verses 23-38 is Joseph's (Jesus' stepfather's)) lineage. Jesus' ancestral line through his mother Mary - note Luke's differs in that it gives Solomon as the progenitor of this line - who descended from David's son Nathan. The story of Matthew 1 links Mary with four other stigmatised women (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba), who, despite their public shame were, like Mary, outstanding women of faith. These women despite being stigmatised like Mary carried their scorn in their age just as our Lord Jesus Christ was accused of being born of doubtful legitimacy throughout his life. Jesus came into existence at the time of his birth. Prior to that time he had no existence; except that His Almighty Father had structured the whole creation around the coming of His Son. The name Jesus means "the salvation of Yahweh", as Matthew 1verse 23 tells.
Matthew 2 describes the visit of the Magi and their costly gifts for the King of the Jews - a title that the Idumean Herod arrogated to himself - allowing us to date the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ to 6BC. Joseph, Mary and Jesus fled to Egypt in the fulfilment of prophecy (Hosea 11:1). The precious gifts of the wise men allowed Messiah's family to subsist in Egypt until it was time to return to their place of residence in Nazareth upon the accession of Archelaus following the death of Herod the Great in 4BC.
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