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Jonathan David Cahn (born 1959) is an American Messianic Jewish minister, author, and novelist known for his debut novel The Harbinger and his prophetic claims about former U.S. President Donald Trump. He is the founder and leader of the Beth Israel Worship Center in New Jersey.

In this interview, he will explore the undeniable facts of America's role in the End Times. I have a deep respect for Jon and his views on Biblical prophecies. He is also a guest in our Ameriforce docudrama. You have heard the phrase, “You can’t get a word in edgewise?” Believe me. His excitement matches only that of myself. I hope you are blessed by his input as must as I was. Enjoy.

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HISTORY AND PASSION OF PROPHECIES

Join us today as we discover what the Lord used to ignite the passion of the Lord’s prophecies in Dr. David Jeremiah’s teachings.

Dr. Jeremiah is one of the mentors of Dr. Stephen Phinney. Our ministry is dedicated to advancing the teachings of Turning Point & Dr. Jeremiah.

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BEING FEARFUL OF THE FRONTLINE

One of the most critical elements Nehemiah watched for was his workers losing the strength for the burden of rebuilding while observing that there was remaining devastation at hand.  Since Nehemiah was in tune with the Jews who could not rebuild through their failing strength, he knew intuitively that their strength was to be found in the joy of the Lord.  Furthermore, the average Jew was listening to the inner beliefs of Babylon. I call this the battle of the voices—the battle beyond the enemy fronting their walls.  Remember, these Jews had been in bondage to Babylon for over a generation. Therefore, the Babylonian beliefs and practices were embedded into how many of them functioned daily. 

The entire time Nehemiah’s workers were rebuilding, the enemy was not far off mocking their efforts and God.  Knowing this, Nehemiah stationed warriors at the parts of the wall that were in the process of being rebuilt.  After these warriors were in their place, Nehemiah quickly noticed the fear on their faces.  What did he tell them?  “Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” 

The wisdom of God in Nehemiah implored the weak Jews to focus on the might of the Lord, which would work through them.  Then he reminded them that the battle was for the Lord God and their brothers, sons, daughters, wives, and houses.  That sealed the deal.  Energy filled them, and they began to guard the openings with the power of God and the strength that came from protecting what was theirs.

THE FRONTLINE

Whenever we go to the frontlines where the enemy lives and breathes, he is bound to try to chase us away.  Do not submit to his deceptive ideas and lies:  there is no time, this level of combat isn’t necessary, these are only words, we can put this off because we already have too many things to do, we’re tired or too sick, we are already struggling with worries, doubts, and fears that will prevent us from completing our pathway to deliverance.  We should push through it all and respond like warriors.  That, of course, is done by rejecting the mockery and lies that Nehemiah and the Jews realized.

Some people experience terrifying feelings of guilt or terrifying spells of panic and depression, which I call oppression in many cases.  If any of these symptoms paralyze you from remaining on the frontlines, you will need a spiritual mentor—men with men, women with women who understand the balance of warfare.  They must pray over you and often stand with you at the wall.  Remember, fear is the fire from the dragon’s mouth; it is his primary tool of intimidation.  It may scorch a few hairs but don’t worry; it’s only hot air. And, as I said, never address Satan personally; do not talk to him.  Also, avoid becoming preoccupied with Satan and his domain. 

Have you ever wondered why people are intrigued with movies, video games, and music based on darkness?  One of the games that the enemy plays is in creating an unhealthy fascination with his work.  Many people are caught up in giving more attention and credit to the enemy than they are to God.  I call that a demon behind every bush mentality.  It is common for those struggling with Satanic affliction to be preoccupied with the enemy due to their level of temptation, obsession, and negative thoughts; however, one must take special caution to keep their eyes upon Jesus.  “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Col. 3:2). Well-trained Christians in the Word and Spirit will not fear Satan or his schemes; they only glance at his works long enough to readjust their plans of defense.

THE BATTLE IS REAL

The Christian is engaged in a spiritual battle even if they ignore that it is real.  Satan and his spiritual forces are on the battle line, waiting for us daily.  A believer does not choose his engagement in this battle; it awaits him each day, and there is no way to get around it.  If you are saved and have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are in, whether you like it or not!  Be alert and sober, for your enemy, Satan, roams around on the earth seeking whom he may devour, including you. 

Are you battle-ready?  If not, don’t panic; this series will equip and ready you to take on the challenges Satan and his demonic influences have to offer.  Be a Nehemiah-type.  If you are clueless, go to the ONE who isn’t—the Lord your God. 

Believers are being awakened to the reality that the fight in rebuilding their walls is not against flesh and blood but the powers of darkness and the principalities of the air (Ephesians chapter 6). Many Christians today are deceived into thinking that what they see is what they battle when it is the opposite of that; it is in what you don’t see that you battle. 

As the Lord draws near, we can be assured that our battle with the world, the flesh, and the devil will intensify.  It might be wise for you to ask where that world, the flesh, and devil stuff come from; it is exactly what Ephesians's passage reveals—"in powers of darkness.”

The worldly idea that pop psychology will increase your ability to face the enemy is a madness method that most refuse to realize.  Stop turning toward drugs, medication, self-ideas, and worldly fables called “philosophies of men.” God calls each of His children to call upon Him, and He will deliver according to His divine Truth and will.

If God’s sovereignty drops His hedge of protection temporarily by chance, accept His reasons, typically for training in spiritual warfare.  Qualified leaders in Christ understand the importance of allowing the enemy to win a few blows to build the young warrior as he applies what he has been taught.  Knowledge and training are mute if they are not tested.

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Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney

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THE WALLS OF OUR LIVES

God appears to reference the walls of our lives frequently in His Word.  One of my cherished scriptures is found in Isaiah below:

“Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb?  Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.  Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.  Your builders hurry; Your destroyers and devastators Will depart from you.”  Isaiah 49:15-17

Before we move on, let’s contemplate this passage a bit. First, God cares so much about our lives that He inscribes our names on the palms of His hands.  He puts Himself, God the Father, as the primary Parent figure in our lives.  Secondly, He sees that the walls of our lives are just as important as those of Jerusalem. 

By this point in our study, we should understand how important it is to keep the walls of Jerusalem repaired and strong.  In this, God sends Nehemiah to conduct his business rebuilding the most important walls in the world. 

The walls of our lives often lie in ruins through neglect, rebellion, and ignorance.  Without question, the Leader ordained in our lives is none other than the Holy Spirit through the indwelling life of Jesus Christ.  The Spirit accomplishes the Lord’s mission through the continuing work of reconstructing His protective walls from the inside out.  The Spirit first brings our attention to the condition of our walls.  While most of us are ignorant of hearing the voice of God from within, others simply dig in deep and rebel. 

FACING THE FACTS

Most Christians today live with the walls of their lives surrounded by ruin, and it all began with a slow fade.  Few Christians are taught how to discern the voice of the Spirit from their self-life. Others protest the mandates of God to remain secure within His boundaries.  It all starts with a crack—a particular sin or bitterness that begins to rule one’s life.  After the daily abuse from life itself, the crack turns into a hole, which creates a perfect opportunity for the enemy to enter.  Satan then sends one of his demons, who gains access by creating a spiritual stronghold.  Suppose further neglect becomes the norm for this believer. In that case, the weeds of carnal thinking align with the enemy’s thoughts and ideations, resulting from hearing the enemy's voice over the indwelling Spirit.  Now idolatry is formed.  The enemy not only gains access into your life but is assured that the believer hears his voice, which many labels as the voice of God.  In this, Satan assaults the Living God, and the believer begins living by demonic doctrines.

You may be known for being a good Christian, but that does not guarantee you are one.  People who follow Christian principles are not necessarily authentic believers indwelt by the Life of Christ.  According to Revelation chapter three, these so-called believers put Satan’s words in God’s mouth, and thus, why Jesus must spit them out of His mouth.

The parallel is simple: most Jews during Nehemiah’s leadership were pure-bloodline Jews; however, few practiced Judaism.  To make them authentic obedient Jews, the two must join as one force.  The same is true about Christianity; believers must not only claim Christianity but also fulfill the second most important doctrine: be born-again and filled with the Holy Spirit.

DO AN INVENTORY

Before Nehemiah started rebuilding, he evaluated the wall and did an inventory of its condition. Conduct an inventory of your actual condition, including whether you are authentically born-again by and through Jesus Christ. 

Many Christians tend to make light of the mandates of God.  As our norm proves today, many hide behind the bush of Grace.  Paul once said, “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?”  Then he went on to say, “May it never be!”  Sadly, we live in a church culture where Paul’s fear has become the norm.  Today, grace is used as a license to tear down the walls of God while worshipping the gods of Babylon.  When caught, each one hides behind the rationalization that “we are all sinners” and “I am better than I used to be.”  If this is your mindset, the enemy is living in your camp; your walls are down. Listen to the full podcast…

Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney

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EVALUATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

One of the primary issues Nehemiah had to deal with was the staggering wealth inequality.  The widespread poverty in the land had forced many to borrow large sums of money from the wealthy.  Later, when they could not pay back the debt, they pawned off their possessions one by one to repay their loans.  The situation deteriorated, and some poverty-stricken populace sold their daughters into slavery to pay off their debts.  In God’s name, what leader would do that?  Desperate men of cowardice have done this for centuries—selling their people into slavery.

With mounting debt and no source of income, now that their fields and vineyards had been repossessed, many Jews had no way of pulling themselves out of the red.  Many saw no other recourse other than selling themselves as slaves.  Nehemiah immediately set out to rectify this.  He gathered the nobles and wealthy men and began berating them in front of large crowds.  He reminded them of how money was being raised to buy back Jews from slavery and that their actions were likely to force many brethren to sell themselves as slaves repeatedly and voluntarily.  Nehemiah must have thought that this erroneous act needed to be stopped immediately. 

As expected of all God’s leaders, Nehemiah announced he would forego all the money owed to him by the poor and that he would be returning any properly he had collected from them in place of payment.  He encouraged the wealthy to do the same.  By the power of God, the people heeded Nehemiah's words. Those gathered agreed to return all confiscated property and forego any outstanding debts.  This drastic reform provided many with a clean slate, which jump-started the economy for rebuilding Jerusalem. 

Additionally, Nehemiah refused to accept payment for the entirety of his tenure as governor of Jerusalem, which was in stark contrast to his predecessors, who had used their power to levy high taxes to support lavish lifestyles.  As proof of Nehemiah’s proposal, he hosted more than 150 people daily for meals—paid for them right out of his pocket.

CHRIST-AS-LIFE APPLICATION

Let’s say you are doing okay as a leader or follower, but you have the God-given passion for leading/following more effectively.  While you have built a foundation of leadership or following, there is nothing wrong with improving your skills and becoming more effective as a model of Biblical leadership and submission by releasing Christ’s ability in you.  You might be well on your way to becoming a respectful servant unto the Lord; however, you should never be satisfied with average submission when you can become a model for others by advancing the leadership of Christ in you.

Many skills and competencies are available to help you discover a leadership level or following few have embraced when combined with and applied through the release of Christ in you.  Christ can develop in you the style and method that has worked perfectly throughout eternity. And yes, it can become yours. After all, how can you expect God to answer your prayers of rebuilding a home, nation, or church without your involvement in His doctrinal methods of rebuilding?  He won’t!

God never changes His leadership methods no matter the condition of society, particularly in a society that cannot be told what to do.  In such cases, God turns a society over to itself until the conditions beg for a leader. 

CHRIST-AS-LIFE LEADER

Christ-as-Life leaders tend to have Christ-confidence and a release of His mind in them and those who submit to them. These two key areas of personal growth and development are fundamental to Biblical leadership success and the success of those who follow.

Christ-confident people are usually inspiring. People like to be around individuals who believe in the practicalities of the indwelling Life of Jesus and how He can work out His leadership in the leader they serve.  Likewise, if you’re a Christ-as-Life leader and optimistic that “all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28), you’ll find it much easier to motivate people to be the same. 

Christ-confidence is built by mastering practical skills in situations and by knowing that Christ can add real value through the work He does through you.  One of the best ways to improve your confidence is to become aware of all the leadership development He has already invested in you and your followers.  These skills have eternal value. An excellent question to ask yourself is, what is your level of understanding of the Christ-as-Life modality of leadership? 

A mindset on the indwelling mind of Christ is also associated with strong leadership.  However, being positive in Christ is much more than presenting a Christ-centered attitude toward the work of rebuilding; you need to develop a strong sense of balance, recognizing that setbacks and problems are a part of the work Christ has set before you.  How you deal with these problems is what makes all the difference.  As for followers and workers, it redirects the temptation to insult their leaders by replacing the insults with ideas for improvement.

Leaders' betrayal is a common reaction for those who have dedicated their lives to leading. Workers expect perfection from the leaders they follow.  When the leader reveals flaws, the followers dump them at the snap of misjudgment, resulting in the leader having to restart their mission and constantly recruit more workers repeatedly.  However, If the leader has workers who remain faithful through thick and thin, the task can be readjusted and advanced despite the challenges.  Sadly, this is no longer the norm in our society today. 

The concept of dump-and-go has become the expected behavior of followers.  In our culture, the masses change leaders as often as they change their shoes.  Authentic Christ-centered leaders approach this situation realistically and prepare to make the changes necessary to overcome worker betrayal.  Most have a plan to replenish forsaken workers.  On the other hand, opposing leaders often give in to the stress and pressure of the situation by retiring or giving up on the mission altogether.

When leaders become discouraged, they tend to forget that their decision to give up embeds fear, worry, distress, anger, and failure in the faithful ones who continue to follow them.  Resting in Christ is the perfect way of getting rid of the negative thoughts, feelings, and temptations to give up or to give up on your leader.  Understanding your fleshly thinking patterns and learning to identify and eliminate negative demonic thinking is vital.  You can know how to do this by focusing your mind on your identity in Christ.  Authentic leaders need to tap into the indwelling Leader, Jesus.  Furthermore, their followers need like-minded truth in supporting their leaders. 

I have been told that the masses are socially and mentally challenged regarding relational skills and practical obedience to authority.  Relational skills were once a precise understanding of the specific human interaction needed to be productive within leadership.  While I agree with this analysis, we see this new-norm upside wrong in today’s culture. Leaders need to balance relationship skills and leading without allowing relationships to block quality leadership.

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Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney

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LEADERSHIP: HOW DO YOU RATE?

Many have leaders who they call “great.”  Maybe it’s a pastor, politician, famous ministry developer, life coach, or possibly it’s someone they know personally, like a boss, ministry teacher, or friend.  Four out of ten people you meet daily are involved in leadership in one capacity or another—a mother, father, pastor, or corporate leader. However, simply having the responsibility of a leader doesn’t necessarily make that person an effective leader, let alone a person having the spiritual gift of leadership. 

Can you imagine the cost Israel would have undertaken if Nehemiah had wavered in his leadership?  The price tag would be that Jerusalem would not have been prepared for the arrival of the King of kings.

While leadership is a gift from the Lord, all those in leadership positions need to learn Nehemiah’s model.  With a little study, humility, and hard work, all those in a leadership role can learn to lead effectively. 

LEADERS EXPECT PERFORMANCE

Even though indwelt believers are not to emphasize performance, the responsibility of carrying out the leadership tasks assigned to each is imperative—gifted or not.  Quality leadership starts with quality submission; any assigned tasks by an authority figure must be considered top priority and completed as your primary objective. Always remember that if an authority figure gives you a task, you are a part of their leadership team.  All leaders are, or should be, under authority themselves and should be guided and directed by the original mandate given by the highest authority.  Nehemiah was under the authority of the king, who permitted him to take on this task, and more significantly, he was under the orders of God the Father.

“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.  For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God” (Romans 13:1).

God is the origin of power and the Supreme Source of earthly established authoritative positions.  It is His job to delegate authority and tasks to whomsoever He determines and wills.  Ironically, the earthly governors themselves may not be of God or indwelt by His Son in most cases, so this is where our greatest leadership challenge lies—at the feet of all forms of government.

FLOW OF AUTHORITATIVE ORDERS

In God’s structure and system of functioning authority from Heaven downward, He is the one who delivers the orders; He gives the orders to Jesus Christ, and since Jesus is 100% obedient to His Father’s plans and requests, He passes them down to the Holy Spirit.  Now, if we are believers in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to indwell us, so the third element of these orders manifests in the minds of true indwelt believers.  We can be guaranteed that God the Son and the Holy Spirit will be 100% responsible for fulfilling God the Father’s mandates and orders. The question then becomes, what happens when indwelt believers do not listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and carry out the plans of God the Father? 

In the original structure of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all are in harmony, but if the indwelt believer rebels or pulls away from this structure, there will be no rebuilding in the sphere God has them influencing.  It is a complex idea to many people when it is very simple.  Those under authority, which is everyone, should simply carry out the orders given to them without hesitation. Listen to the full podcast…

Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney

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NEHEMIAH | PROPHET & LEADER

We live in troubling times with political, cultural, and church fighting.  We live in a simply upside-wrong society, where what was once wrong is right, and what was once right is wrong.  Where are the Lord’s quality leaders?  Where are our modern-day Nehemiah types?  Do they exist? We need sound teachers who present accurate facts related to scripture—free from meaningless cliches and relevant to our current events—men and women like Nehemiah. 

This podcast is based on my book, Nehemiah, The Man & The Legend, and presents realistic observations of our present culture while evaluating how each one applies to the eschatological truths in the Old and New Testaments. 

In the book of Nehemiah, the man who led God’s people is presented in three roles.  Early in the book, he is the cupbearer to the king, a servant.  Midway through the story, he is a builder of the wall, and in the third part of the book, he is the governor of the city and surrounding sections of Jerusalem.  Nehemiah was an authentic leader of God.  This book emphasizes the use of having one hand free to rebuild while keeping the other on the Sword of the Spirit.  We are praying that this book blesses you beyond measure.

Nehemiah is considered the Old Testament depictive of Jesus Christ Himself.  We will take the verses given to us from the book of Nehemiah and extract the eschatology or end times stated throughout this book.  We will also reference other books and other leaders that God placed in the Old Testament, literally to set up for the Great Messiah, and of course, that’s Jesus Christ. 

Most of the prophecies stated in the Old Testament were given to us by God to set us up for the arrival of Jesus Christ and to understand the book of Revelation. 

THE PROPHETIC LIFE OF NEHEMIAH | KEY POINTS

…  We live in a world that needs a modern-day Nehemiah.

…  Israel is under attack 24 hours a day.

…  One by one, countries are turning against our motherland—Israel.  On most days, you will see Israel in the news.  How does this tiny country seem to create such a global crisis in many countries today?

…  Israel’s political and cultural walls are down. 

…  The populous, in general, does not understand that today Israel is one of the most liberal countries in the entire world.  We need to look at the reasons why this is true.  Since Israel is considered one of the most liberal countries, the culture that has crept into authentic, Orthodox Jewish Judaism becomes our concern as born-again, indwelt believers.

…  What can the Body of Christ do to help her?

“The remnant there in the province who survived the captivity are in great distress and reproach, and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.”  Nehemiah 1:3

There are significant circumstances and history behind how and why Israel was able to drop its guard so that the influence of the Babylonian culture could overpower their lives as they knew it.  This is one of the key reasons we need to look at the history behind the time of Nehemiah. 

HISTORY

At the time of Nehemiah, the protective walls guarding Jerusalem were broken down, and the morale and infrastructure of the city were deplorable.  The Jews were acting like Babylonians.  The city's men were lazy and functioned like cowards, turning their city over to their greatest enemy.  The leadership was covertly allowing religions outside of Judaism to penetrate the hearts of their people, resulting in a pluralistic, lukewarm, liberal society. 

Does all this sound familiar to you?  Well, even though the United States is known for dropping its borders, Israel and many other countries are being set up by Satan one more time to return to the state of affairs in the days of Nehemiah.

The story of Nehemiah is so significant it almost parallels what is happening in global religions, cultures, and governments.  I am doing this study because I believe most people, saved or not, need to understand that history does repeat itself.  God usually repeats history to help people understand what He said, even thousands of years ago. Listen to the full podcast…

Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney

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THE GREAT WHITE THRONE

While the condition of our position during the Great White Throne of Judgment is sealed upon our physical death, many will die believing they are sealed with authentic salvation – when in actuality, they never received the Holy Spirit into their mortal lives. On the day of Judgment, followers of Christ’s principles will discover this eternal difference.

An unknown fact to many Christians. Two separate judgments take place within the End Times. The first is the Judgment seat of Christ; the second is the Great White Throne of Judgment. All authentic indwelt Christians will be judged in the first court, which will happen seconds after the Rapture. Before the Bride of Christ can partake in the wedding feast, this phase of eternity must occur first.

So, where does this final judgment take place? It is not on the earth. Count on that. Since Rev. 20:11 reveals that the earth and heaven fled away after the thousand-year reign concluded, most likely, it will occur in the dimension of the dead. Since God did not clarify those details, it is honorable to leave this mysterious location in the hands of our Lord.

The person sitting on the Great White Throne is none other than Jesus. As odd as it sounds, Jesus’ Father judges no one.

John 5:22-23 tells us this, "For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son, so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.”

The people facing Jesus for this judgment, according to Rev. 20-13, it is all the souls called forth from Death and Hades (pre-Hell). We do know that each attempt to justify their position. Remember when Jesus said in Matt. 7:22-23, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

It doesn’t get any more sobering than that.

The lion's share of the dead will attempt to justify their refusal to come unto God through His Son. The rich, small, famous, noble, and wanna-be Christians will stand on equal footing, and not one will be ushered into the Kingdom of God. Everyone will suffer the consequences of refusing to allow the Truth to set them free when they had the chance to receive the person of Truth.

While most through the ages disregarded this Truth, every thought, deed, and spoken word was recorded in “the books.” Each person has a book containing the items I just mentioned. Each book is opened as the individual approaches the throne of Jesus. One by one, Jesus reveals the secrets contained in their book. Judges them according to the Law of the Father and then sends them off to damnation. A place filled with torment, flames, wailing, and gnashing of teeth – according to Mark 9:48, a place where worms do not die and the fire is not quenched.

Now comes our reality check. After disclosing all these Biblically sound warnings and proclamations, few will be moved, convicted, or challenged to receive Jesus Christ as their indwelling Savior. Satan has already moved in upon our global culture, so that passivity and ambivalence will dominate the masses' souls. Some will show interest but no conviction. Others will label this message as doomsday poppycock. However, a few will be struck to the core, plead with Jesus to save them, and walk in redemption until the day of the Rapture. Which are you? 

If, and I mean if, Christ is knocking at your door for salvation, choose to open that door at this very hour. I will close with John’s words.

Listener, it is your responsibility to make the right choice. Our next and final episode will detail the New Heaven & Earth. Our final message will reveal the glorious ultimate reward for all His Saints who past the greatest test of all – those who endured to the end, those He saved. Listen to the full podcast.

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PROPHECIES. WHO NEEDS EM?

The last four kings of the Southern Kingdom were Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. All four kings were evil in the sight of the Lord because of their idol worship. All four had devastating problems with the Egyptian, Assyrian, or Babylonian empires.

The last king, Zedekiah, rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. After a horrible famine caused by a siege, Zedekiah tried to escape. He was captured and taken to the Babylonian king. As punishment, Zedekiah’s sons were killed in front of him. That was the last sight he saw. They blinded him, bound him with bronze chains and took him to Babylon.

The Babylonians burned every building and house in Jerusalem, including the Temple, and broke down the city walls. They took all the treasures and important people into exile in Babylon, and left poor people behind to keep the land productive. This was the final end to the Southern Kingdom.

A little less than five centuries from King Saul to King Zedekiah. The people wanted a king just like the countries around them, and they got kings just like the countries around them: kings who disobeyed God, and led the people into further disobedience. God was patient, but he finally had enough.

Narrators | Dr. Stephen Phinney & EyeWitness Bible

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WAS LAODICEA WOKE?

Laodicea was a wealthy city, and some of the people of our church were very rich. We sometimes equated wealth to goodness. We must have been very good people who God loved very much because we were very rich. We were very wrong.

In our message, Jesus cautions us that our physical wealth is worth nothing since we are in spiritual poverty. He warns us to acquire spiritual wealth by accepting his discipline and repenting of our actions. If we do so, he will give us the right to sit with him on this throne.

Jesus starts his letter to us by referring to the two sources of water supply for our city. Laodicea had no big natural fresh water springs. It got water from the northwest from the area known as Hierapolis. This area had hot mineral water springs, and hot mineral water baths were the hit of the area.

The other source of water was from Colossae, in the opposite direction. It had a cold, fresh water spring. This water was remarkably refreshing to drink.

The trouble was, by the time the hot mineral water got to Laodicea, it was no longer hot. By the time the water from Colossae got to Laodicea, it was no longer cold. We were inundated with lukewarm water that always made us want to gag.

When Jesus said the following we knew exactly what he was talking about. “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot: I wish you were cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of my mouth.”

In more modern terms, you are good for something or you are good for nothing. The Bible tells us of the many ways we can be good for something in the name of Jesus. However, if we choose to be good for nothing, Jesus will vomit us out of his mouth. Is there anything scarier than that?

Fortunately, Jesus gave us an incredible alternative. This was his parting message to us, and it applies to you, too. “Those whom I love, I correct and discipline, so be zealous, and repent.”

You’ve heard the scariest verse in the Bible to me. Now, want to hear one of the most peaceful verses in the Bible?... What happens if we are zealous and repent? Jesus says, “I will come in, and we will eat together.”

Narrators | Dr. Stephen Phinney & EyeWitness Bible

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