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Places of Safety (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod has warned us what is to come; we now have time to refine our character, allowing God's Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus Christ.
Places of Safety
'Prophecy Watch' by StaffOur Savior Jesus Christ assures us in John 17:12 that He keeps those whom the Father has given Him, ensuring that none are lost except the son of perdition to fulfill Scripture. His promise extends to all believers, offering spiritual safety and, according to God's will, physical deliverance. Revelation 3:10 speaks of being kept from the hour of trial that will come upon the whole world, prompting questions about a Place of Safety where God might protect His people. While Scripture suggests a literal location in scattered passages, no specific place is named. Jesus advises in Luke 21:36 to watch and pray to be counted worthy to escape the calamities at the end of the age. The word for escape, ekpheugo, means to run out or flee, implying that the faithful may need to make efforts to escape rather than being miraculously delivered. In Luke 21:21, He instructs His disciples to flee to the mountains with haste when danger approaches, without specifying a particular location, simply emphasizing the need for safety in elevated terrain. Psalm 91 highlights God's watchful care over His people, yet biblical examples show that safety does not always mean avoidance of danger. Daniel faced the lion's den, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego endured the fiery furnace, and Jesus Himself bore the cross. God's people may have to stand fast in faith, enduring terrors and even death if required. Jesus counsels in Luke 12:35-40 to keep our lamps burning and be ready, for the Son of Man comes at an unexpected hour. He emphasizes endurance in Matthew 24:13, promising salvation to those who persevere. Whether taken or required to flee, we can trust that He is with us, our most secure Place of Safety if we are truly in Christ.
Places of Safety (Part One)
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod see His Holy Days (include the weekly Sabbath) as typical places of safety. Such occasions foreshadow a time when the wolf and lamb dwell together.
Shifting Toward Authoritarianism
'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. BaityYoung US and UK citizens favor authoritarianism due to their over-protected childhoods. Does this desire for a strongman presage the coming of the Beast?
Micah (Part Two): Rest for the Restless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah describes the current state of America, in which the former checks and balances between the three branches of government have rapidly deteriorated,
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Ten): Christianity's Claims
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughHere are twelve claims that the Father, the Son, and Their way of life make upon humanity, giving mankind no excuse for its failure to respond to God.
Hebrews (Part Nine): Chapter 1: Jesus' Exultation and Christianity's Claims
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3 and Psalm 2 explain how Jesus becomes something He previously was not. Because of Christ's qualifications, Christianity has a claim on all mankind.
Get Understanding
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIf we ask God for wisdom, we will also need to be ready to work to achieve it. Good results do not just magically happen; 'some assembly' is required.