Derek finishes this timely word with the assurance that God has sworn with an oath and has given His Word to give the land of Israel to Israel. It’s an anchor of hope for believing what God will do and therefore we can invest prayer into this; that He will intervene against the spirit of humanism, that He will raise up sons of Zion worthy to inherit the land, and that He will raise up a leader who will do His will whom people will follow.

Derek defines sons of Zion as Jews who believe God has given the land of Israel to the Jews and they are to live there and do His will. These are people who are serious about following God; consequently, they do not agree with humanism or any of its thinking.

Today we look at God’s judgment and what brings it about. Because people do not receive the love of the truth, God will send them strong delusion. This will happen at some point in the future. Derek goes back to instances that provoked God’s anger towards Israel, but holds out hope for the future in His love.

Derek continues today with a look at how Greek culture has led to humanism which says man is the measure of all things. Humanism wants to take the place of God, and has spread throughout much of the world’s governments. Scripture says in the end times many will perish because of deception since they did not receive the love of the truth. Derek’s concern is that the church will be strong in that love.

Derek begins today’s message by confessing that he is a prisoner of hope; hope that God will fulfill every covenant and every promise that He ever made to Israel concerning Jerusalem, the Jewish people, and the land of Israel. He then introduces the influence Greek culture has had in history, and particularly that of Christianity.

Today Derek finishes this study on honoring the Holy Spirit by addressing various moves or ministries where people mimic various animals and think it is of the Holy Spirit. He recounts experiences in Africa where people who had demons acted like animals, and stresses we must see these things for what they are.

Derek continues speaking about who the Holy Spirit is and His nature. His aim is not to glorify Himself but Jesus. He is holy and all that proceeds from Him is holy. Holiness is an essential part of salvation and we must see this in our lives and actions.

Derek looks at love to see what it really means and how God uses love in correction of his children. He addresses counterfeits of the Holy Spirit, and then begins giving three ways to identify the Holy Spirit in supernatural workings. He also notes there is a difference between the Holy Spirit and his gifts.

Today Derek speaks of the importance of keeping the ministry of the Holy Spirit pure from workings of the flesh or other spirits. His assessment of manifestations in recent Christian moves gives light and understanding to what we see today. Derek stresses that signs accompany the preached Word; they should not be a separate activity.

Derek begins this subject of protection from deception by talking about the need to judge any manifestations of supernatural signs by the Word of God. His concern is that the people of God not be deceived by anything, but that our belief in and love for the truth keep us steady in our walk with the Lord.