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The message addresses the political fallout of recent midterm elections in the United States and Israel, the loss of Republican congressional control as a public repudiation of Trump's Iran war. It critiques the leadership of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for prioritizing geopolitical interests over domestic economic concerns, while also analyzing the precarious political position of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The sermon transitions from current events to a theological conclusion drawn from Ezekiel 12, asserting that the era of delayed prophetic fulfillment has ended. It emphasizes that God's word is no longer prolonged and that the events preceding the return of Christ are actively unfolding in the present generation, countering the skepticism of those who view these prophecies as distant.

This sermon explores the theological mystery of God's sovereign will as revealed in Ephesians 1, emphasizing that salvation is entirely the work of God rather than human effort. The central message highlights redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ as the necessary ransom for sin, arguing that this act satisfies God's justice and demonstrates His grace. The exposition further details the role of the Holy Spirit in sealing believers, providing assurance of their eternal inheritance and security. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging listeners to recognize their spiritual deadness apart from divine revelation and to rest in the certainty of God's eternal plan. The speaker contrasts human reasoning with supernatural truth, asserting that the knowledge of salvation is a gift imparted by the Spirit to the elect.

While Elections May Influence Tomorrow: God Determines the Future. We are joined by Chris Katulka (The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry). Topics discussed include: U.S. Election Results: What Do We Know? New Leadership in Israel - A Nation at a Crossroads. U.S. Elections and Israel Aid - A Relationship at a Crossroads. Prophetic Certainties in a World at a Crossroads.

Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for November 4, 2026. Today, we step away from our Exodus series and turn to Psalm 146 for a timely reminder of faith and hope for the future. Thanks for joining us!

The sermon explores the doctrine of justification by examining the Westminster Confession of Faith and the book of Hebrews, emphasizing that Christ's active and passive obedience provides a full, real, and proper satisfaction to God's justice. It argues against the notion of partial atonement by highlighting the once-for-all nature of Christ's sacrifice, which perfectly discharges the debt of sin for the elect. The text outlines the Trinitarian structure of salvation, where the Father decrees justification in eternity, Christ accomplishes it in time, and the Holy Spirit applies it to believers through regeneration and faith. By establishing Christ as the surety who bears the guilt of sin and imputes His righteousness to believers, the message underscores that salvation is solely of free grace, excluding any human merit or boasting. This theological framework serves to comfort believers with the assurance of their secure standing before God, grounded entirely in the finished work of Christ.

(1) Israel Watch 11/4/26: We discuss the Israeli 10/27 & U.S. 11/3 election crossover and urge folks to be very careful believing the claims made about J.D. Vance (or anyone else for that matter). We have concerns about J.D. but some of the claims are dishonest and just untrue. Will Trump finish the job in Iran? (2) America went "blue": We discuss the results of the 11/3 U.S. elections with a Bob Hope video clip, the "Abortion Is Back, Baby" clip, Tucker Carlson's anti-Israel election eve propaganda, El Sayed's victory speech and a couple of true memes about Radical Muslim vs. Moderate Muslim and the new perspective on Ronald Reagan's warning that, "Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction." We also look at some positive results include "Yes on Issue 3" requiring photo ID to vote in Ohio, our love of GRIDLOCK, the coming Trump VETO agenda and a good assessment of things from Nick Freitas of The Blaze. (3) Strange & Funny Things: The gas price absurdity of yesterday's elections, the permanent loss of Texas to California and the daily morning sunrise reminder of the coming Eternal Day! https://bbfohoi.com

The sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, highlighting how Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the Pharisees while upholding the integrity of the Law. By challenging the accusers to cast the first stone, Jesus demonstrates that true conviction leads to repentance rather than mere shame, ultimately offering the woman grace and a command to turn from sin. The message connects this narrative to the broader theological theme of justification, asserting that Christ and the Father serve as the two witnesses who justify the elect rather than condemn them. Furthermore, the exposition transitions to Jesus' declaration as the Light of the World, contrasting the spiritual darkness of unbelief with the life-giving illumination found in following Christ. The tone is pastoral and comforting, emphasizing that believers are secured by divine mercy and are called to extend that same non-condemning grace to one another.

Dr. Schmidt examines the 2026 American Mid-Term elections and the nexus to Bible truth and prophecy.