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Today I would like to talk about Isaiah nine. In Isaiah nine verse two, it says the people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death upon them have the light shine.

The verse seems to be pointing towards Jesus Christ. He is the light of the world.
Today we hope for a better future, and it seems we are still in a struggle against darkness. There are people that are waiting to be delivered from oppression and war and poverty, among other struggles and hardships.

In verse six and seven, the Bible says for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

Verse seven, of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne, updated upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of host will perform this.

Isaiah 7 is a prophecy of a coming ruler who will bring light, joy, and peace. I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Bible Happenings.

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Let me take you on a journey to the pages of the ancient text, where the heart of God's truth beats louder than the clamor of kings and the churning of human hearts! Look with me into Jeremiah 36, a chapter saturated with divine purpose and tragic folly, where the weight of God's Word intermingles with the pride of man—a dramatic scene that is as touching today as it was in those dusty corridors of history.

Here we find the prophet Jeremiah, a man set apart, a voice crying in the wilderness of Israel—a man laden with the burden of divine revelation. God commanded this faithful servant to pen His prophecies, to record the very nature of divine warning and redemption. Imagine, my friends, the early breath of those words, flowing like a river of truth from the quill of Baruch, as he read aloud to all who would listen—the officials, the leaders, the common folk! Oh, the gravity of it! It was God's message for a world blinded by sin!

But enter King Jehoiakim, a man wrapped in the robes of arrogance and disdain, who heard not the voice of the Almighty but only the flutter of the pages that he could not control. He sat in his lofty hall, a sovereign with a heart hardened by pride, and when he heard the Word of God read before him, it was as if it fell upon stone. He took the scroll, cut it with a knife, and tossed those precious words into the flames, mocking the very foundation of truth. Can you hear it? The crackle of the scroll as it burns, the fire devouring divine warnings meant for the king himself!

Yet, listen closely! God is not mocked. For though Jehoiakim believed he could silence the voice of Heaven, the Almighty's come-back was swift and decisive; He commanded Jeremiah to write again, to pen not only what had been lost but also add the judgment that awaited this king, a king who so arrogantly dismissed the divine call to repentance! Oh, how the tables turned! How God’s Word, unchangeable and unstoppable, eclipsed the egos and ambitions of earthly rulers!

And here lies the message for us! We are called to stand determined, steadfast in our faith, regardless of the pressures that batter against our convictions! We may find ourselves in a world that despises the truth, faced with voices that seek to drown out the Gospel's call. But just as Jeremiah, with courage ignited in his heart, proclaimed the message that could not be extinguished, so too are we urged to bear witness even when the fires of opposition seek to consume us.

Take inspiration from Jeremiah's strength! Understand that every act of defiance against God will meet its consequence, for His truth cannot be diluted by the flames of human rejection. Build your faith, lift your voices in courage, and let the world know that God's Word remains unshakeable, eternal—a light in the darkness!

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You got **Mary and Gabriel.** Now Mary, she's just a young woman, mindin' her business, probably thinkin' about settlin' down. And suddenly an angel, Gabriel himself, walks right in! Not a dream, not a vision, but he came directly to her.! This ain't some whisper in the wind, understand? This is a *messenger* from God, telling her she's gonna carry the Messiah. This shows you the spiritual ain't some far-off thing. It's *right here*, can touch you, can change your whole life in a heartbeat! The divine is *present*!

Then you got **Jacob, wrestlin' an angel!** Now this ain't no polite conversation, no "How do you do?" This is a full-on *struggle*! Jacob, he's been running from his past. But this night, he's gotta face something bigger than himself. He's literally grappling with the divine! He holds on tight, refusing to let go until he gets a blessing. This ain't no walk in the park, church!  This shows you that the spiritual life, it ain't always easy. It can be a wrestling match, a struggle to find your place with God. But if you hold on, if you *persist*, you can get a blessing, a *change*!

And finally, **Lot and the angels in Sodom!** Sodom, it was a wicked place, full of sin and corruption. And these angels, they came in disguise, lookin' like regular men. But Lot, he recognized somethin' different. He offered them hospitality. But the city… the city didn't want no parts of them. They wanted to defile these messengers of God. This here highlights that the spiritual, it's often hidden in plain sight. We gotta have eyes to *see* it, hearts to *receive* it. And sometimes, standin' up for the divine means standin' *against* the world.

So what are we sayin'? These stories, they ain't just fairy tales, y'all. They're real encounters, real moments where the veil between the earthly and the heavenly, it got thin. They show us that God ain't distant, that He sends His messengers, that He's present in our lives, even when we least expect it. Open your eyes, church! Open your hearts! The spiritual dimension, it's all around us!

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Bible Happenings.

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In the book of Daniel, chapter 12, verse 4, it states, “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” This verse suggests that as we approach the end times, there will be an increase in both travel and the growth of knowledge.

In the book of Genesis, chapter 11, we learn that the whole world once spoke one language. The people united to build a city and a tower whose top could reach unto heaven. The people were one. In response, God confounded their language so they could not understand one another. Consequently, they were scattered across the earth, and they left off to build the city.

Today, we see Technology has greatly advanced, and we now have tools like Google Translate, which allows us to easily understand foreign languages.

Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives and work, making information more accessible than ever before.

These developments show that the amount of knowledge available in our world has indeed increased, just as predicted in the Bible.

I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Bible Happenings.

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Well, here’s something I didn’t see coming: Mel Gibson, that fiery actor we all know, decided to take achance at filmmaking by co-producing, co-writing, and directing a biblical epic back in 2004 called The Passion of the Christ. Now, if memory serves, I was under the impression that he had some Christian beliefs, but truth be told, I didn’t know a whole lot about his past or how he ended up there.

When the film hit theaters, it was like a crowd—people flocked to see it. I remember standing in a long line, feeling as if I was about to witness some miraculous event. There was a fear that my family and I might miss out, that we might not get tickets. But lo and behold, we finally got into the theater. What unfolded on that screen was something else. I was struck by the sadness of it all, and it certainly didn’t unfold the way I had imagined. The movie was not like all the other movies I had seen about Christ. There were folks in the audience, visibly moved to tears.

You see, this wasn’t just any ordinary portrayal of Christ; it was Mel Gibson’s unique take. And, of course, critics didn’t hold back—they claimed it was a brutally violent film. They argued that rather than explaining Christ’s teachings, it showcased Gibson’s fascination with violence, almost as if it were the main attraction of the picture. Some folks thought he spent too much time on the blood and guts rather than the message. Who would have thought a film about Christ could stir up such a disturbance?

So there I sat in the theater surrounded by tears and powerfully haunting, imagery, pondering life, suffering, and the vision of faith. When I walked out, I realize there are more people who love Christ than I had previously thought. Many came to see the film, and it seemed that art has a unique power to confront us with what we might prefer to ignore even when it’s a bit too vivid or uncomfortable. Regardless of how we see it, Gibson certainly left his mark on the world of biblical films.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

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As we gather in the warmth of fellowship, let us turn our hearts and minds to the extraordinary miracle taking place every time we open the pages of the Bible. This is not merely an ancient collection of texts. What we hold in our hands is the living Word of God—a divine narrative that continues to unfold in our lives and in the world around us.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 3:16 that "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness ." Each time we read these sacred scriptures, we are not bound by the dust of history; instead, we are invited into a lively conversation with the Creator of the world. When we open the Bible, God speaks afresh to us, guiding, challenging, and comforting us right where we are.

Let us consider the story of the Prodigal Son, a parable told in Luke 15. Though centuries old, its truth remains relevant today. Every day, countless individuals experience the struggle of wandering away from their true identity, lost in the noise and chaos of life. Yet, the moment they turn to the Father—as the Prodigal did—they find not condemnation, but compassion and grace. This narrative is not just a story; it’s a reality being lived out in our communities, in our families, and even within ourselves.

We read in Philippians 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." This is not a past promise, but a present reality. Friends, we see this promise manifested every day as we witness God providing for those in need, restoring hope where despair has taken root, and bringing peace in the middle of chaos. The Bible is alive because the God it reveals is alive and working among us.

Let us also reflect on the words of Isaiah 40:8: "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." In a world that often changes like the shifting sands, the truths of scripture remain firm. They are for today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter. When we declare that the Bible is "happening," we affirm that it is relevant, transformative, and powerful in our daily lives.

So, as you engage with Scripture, remember that it is not of the past, but an active and living force. It challenges us to action, calls us into deeper faith, and reminds us that we are part of a grander story—God's story, which is still being written.

Let us pray, then, that our eyes may be opened to see the Word actively at work in our lives, that we may hear it connecting in our hearts, and that we might share this living truth with a world that desperately needs it.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Bible Happenings.

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This is an endtime news report. Today's topic: The Red Heifer and Jerusalem. There are things happening from the Bible, and people try to do things the Bible way. But that does not mean they are always done right. We try to understand the Bible and do the best that we can.

 Television news has mentioned that there will be a sacrifice of a red cow. I've been hearing something about a third temple in Jerusalem. There are Christians that are worried about this news.

 Some Christians feel that there is no need to sacrifice a red cow. Some don't believe in any of it because they know it's all about Jesus. He died for our sins. He is the savior.

 The red heifer known as the red cow is a heifer sacrificed by the priest as a sacrifice to God in the Bible. It's ashes after being sacrificed and burned were used for the ritual purification as a prelude to building their temple. You can find out about the heifer in the Old Testament of the Bible like the Book of Numbers.

 But in the new, we read about Jesus. In Hebrews 9 let's start with verse 11.

11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

 This means there is a greater sacrifice which is Christ. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

The Ark of the Covenant also known as the Ark of the Testament where the Ark of God is described as a wooden chest coated in pure gold and topped off by the elaborate golden lid known as the mercy seat. The art contained the tablets of the law by which God delivered the 10 Commandments to Moses at Mount Sinai. According to the book of Exodus and Numbers it also contained Aaron's rod and a part of manna.

 The ark of the covenant is often understood to represent God's presence. Number 10:33 through 36 describes how the Israelites journeyed with the ark leading them suggesting that the ark accompanied them as a manifestation of God presence.
 In 1 Samuel 4:4  the ark is described as being brought into battle with the understanding that it would provide the Israelites with God's presence and support in their struggle against the Philistines.

Jerimiah 3:16 And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more.

 That means the ark of the covenant won't be necessary.

Rev. 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

 So within the temple was seen the ark of the testament. I’m going to leave it at that.
Can you feel the presence of the Lord in your life today? Regardless of the art, we have God's presence with us. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Bible Happenings.

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You might not believe it, but you can get good health and healing from God's word for the man, soul, and body. You have to spend time with God, read his word, and study his word. Try to live the word by doing what he tells you when he tells you that he's going to heal you. You have to believe and listen and trust in him.

Proverbs 4:20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

 God tells us to attend to his words. They are life into those that find them. The Lord will be your way. He is the light. He is the healer of all diseases and sickness. He can take away fear, stress, and sorrow. We need to see him every day. Just like we think we need a one day vitamin, we need God every day. We can do nothing without him. He can be your health and keep you from sickness.

You’re listening to Bible Happenings. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

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There is a Jewish soulful choir group that sings music from the Jewish tradition and roots. I don't understand the language, but the choir sounds beautiful. They make you feel like you are in connection with the Bible and the traditional Jewish singing and songs. The vocals on the album are outstanding. There is wonderful and perfect harmony.

 You can find out about the Levites and what they did in the Bible. The book of Numbers is a good place to start. The Levites are the descendants of Levi. They are Jewish males. From what I can understand, some of them were priests. According to first Chronicles chapter 9 verse 33 some singers, chief of the fathers of Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. 

When you listen to Levi's album, it can take your mind back to the Bible. Hearing the Levites (album) can make you feel like you are there. You can hear the album on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening to Bible I'm Gail Nobles.