Moriel Ministries

 He Changes the Times and Seasons: God’s Sovereignty Over History, Kings, and the Destiny of Israel 

 In this wide-ranging exposition anchored in Daniel 2:21, Jacob Prasch unfolds a biblical theology of history, arguing that God—not human rulers, ideologies, or institutions—ultimately governs the rise and fall of nations. Tracing Scripture alongside modern history, Prasch explains how God has repeatedly used even wicked leaders and catastrophic events—such as the Holocaust, World War II, and global crises—to accomplish His redemptive purposes, particularly in the restoration and preservation of Israel. Drawing extensively from Daniel, Isaiah 44–45, Ezra, Chronicles, and Revelation, he presents Cyrus the Great as a major Old Testament type of Christ and a model for how God can raise up unlikely, even secular rulers to bless Israel and fulfill prophecy. The teaching also confronts apostasy within institutional religion, the politicization of public crises, and the growing inability of governments to understand the spiritual forces shaping world events. The message concludes with a call for discernment: true wisdom and understanding do not come from politicians or global bodies, but from God alone, who gives insight to His people as history moves inexorably toward the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His everlasting kingdom. 

This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on April 5, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

 This teaching lays a foundational warning against building doctrine on opinion, extrapolation, or tradition rather than clear biblical exegesis, repeatedly emphasizing “text, context, and original meaning.” Using the pre-tribulation rapture as a primary case study, the speaker argues that its modern form originates in 19th-century theology, lacks explicit scriptural support, and has been admitted by its own leading proponents to be inferred rather than taught directly from the text. Jacob traces how such assumptions lead to deeper errors—dividing the body of Christ, redefining key biblical terms, and ultimately contradicting plainly stated Scripture, particularly in Revelation regarding perseverance, deception, and the fate of those who worship the Antichrist. The message concludes with a sober appeal: believers must refuse to nullify what Scripture explicitly teaches, must not divide over non-biblical opinions, and must return to disciplined, contextual interpretation if the church is to withstand deception in the last days. 

 In this teaching from Jeremiah chapter 17, the focus turns to the spiritual anatomy of fallen humanity—particularly the deceitfulness of the human heart and the danger of trusting in man rather than in the Lord. Drawing connections between Jeremiah’s warnings before the Babylonian captivity, the ministry of Jesus, and the realities of the last days, this message explores idolatry, false religion, emotional deception, and misplaced confidence in human systems, wealth, and power. Through biblical cross-references and historical examples, the teaching contrasts those who are cursed for trusting in flesh with those who are blessed for trusting in God alone, culminating in a call to recognize Christ as the fountain of living water and the only true refuge in a time of judgment. 

 In this episode, retired pastor Charles Douglas continues his series by shifting from “fake anointing” to genuine anointing, first briefly recommending the RTN Christian broadcasting network as a free resource for sound doctrine, then settling into a structured, Bible-centered teaching meant to feel like “friends” studying together at home. Using a historical-grammatical foundation with selective typology, allegory, and symbolism, he traces genuine anointing through the Old Testament’s holy anointing oil (Exodus 30) and its fulfillment in Christ, emphasizing holiness, non-counterfeit spirituality, and the “flow from above” seen in Psalm 133. Douglas contrasts authentic anointing—Christ-centered, humble, scripturally tested, and life-giving to the gathered church—with counterfeit “high-profile” spirituality that exalts self, fuels fleshly desires, and deceives. He closes by urging believers to rely on the Spirit of truth, remain in what they heard “from the beginning” (1 John 2), and seek wisdom from above for stability in increasingly dark and unstable times, previewing a final installment on “the beast to come” as counterfeit anointing fully personified. 

Why Must I Forgive

Why does Scripture place such a strong emphasis on forgiveness? In this teaching, Sandy Simpson explores the theological and spiritual reasons forgiveness is mandatory for believers. He shows how forgiveness is inseparably connected to our own relationship with God, our prayer life, and our spiritual growth. Refusing to forgive doesn’t punish the offender—it imprisons the one holding the grudge. This lesson makes clear that forgiveness is not about fairness, but about obedience, healing, and alignment with God’s will.

Catching Up With Jacob is political commentary from a Biblical perspective. This week join Jay, Jacob, Marco, Davy, Elon, and Kristoff as they discuss today's hot topics. 

Originally recorded January 16, 2026.

Amos 4 — Hear This!

In Amos 4, God’s voice cuts through noise, comfort, and denial: “Hear this!” Pastor Marco calls attention to the prophetic warning that outward religion cannot cover inward rebellion—and that God’s discipline is often meant to awaken, not merely punish. As Israel remains stubborn despite repeated mercies and warnings, the chapter becomes a mirror for any generation tempted to ignore God while enjoying God’s gifts. This teaching is a direct summons to listen, repent, and prepare to meet the Lord with humility—before hardened patterns become irreversible.

 The Iron and the Clay (Part Two): Government, Principalities, and the Coming Clash Between Christ and Antichrist 

 In this extended continuation of The Iron and the Clay, Jacob Prasch expounds Daniel 2 to address the biblical tension between submission to civil authority and obedience to God, showing how political power, religious systems, technology, and economics are all influenced by unseen spiritual principalities. Moving between Scripture (Acts 4, Romans 13, Daniel 10–12, Revelation 12–13) and contemporary events in Europe, Britain, Israel, and the West, the teaching argues that modern persecution of Christians, censorship, and moral inversion mirror the conditions of pagan Rome and foreshadow the final Antichrist system. Prasch traces how the “iron and clay” kingdom reflects a fractured Greco-Roman world struggling to hold together through authoritarian control, false religion, and counterfeit unity, while warning against deception in the church, triumphalist “kingdom now” theology, and false assurances of escape from tribulation. The message culminates in hope: though many battles will be lost, the war is already won—Christ, the stone cut without human hands, will crush every earthly kingdom and establish a reign that will never end. 

This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on February 22, 2025 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information

 Drawing extensively from Revelation 2–3, this teaching examines the seven churches as real historical congregations, recurring spiritual conditions present throughout church history, and a prophetic mirror especially relevant to the last days. Beginning with Christ’s warning to Laodicea, the speaker exposes how material affluence, consumerism, and “people’s opinions” have produced a lukewarm church that believes itself rich while remaining spiritually blind and naked. Moving church by church—from Ephesus’ loss of first love, Smyrna’s persecution, Pergamum’s compromise, Thyatira’s false sacrifice, Sardis’ dead orthodoxy, and Philadelphia’s faithful mission—the message traces how cultural shifts repeatedly force the church to choose between biblical recontextualization (changing the packaging, not the gospel) and theological redefinition (changing the gospel itself). Through historical examples ranging from Augustine and Aquinas to Wesley, the Jesus Movement, and modern evangelical trends, the teaching issues a sober warning: when the church replaces repentance, discipleship, and truth with programs, experiences, tolerance, or prosperity, it risks becoming Laodicea—called not to innovate, but to repent, open the door to Christ, and recover true spiritual sight. 

 In this extended exposition of Jeremiah 16, Jacob Prasch interprets the prophet’s warnings as both an immediate judgment on Judah and a far-reaching foreshadowing of the last days, closely linking the chapter to Jesus’ Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation. Prasch explains why God commands Jeremiah not to marry, mourn, or celebrate—signs that divine compassion has been withdrawn from a society that has crossed a moral point of no return. He traces recurring biblical patterns of famine, judgment, false prophecy, and idolatry from the Babylonian captivity to 70 AD, and ultimately to the rise of Babylon the Great, emphasizing that understanding prophecy requires understanding history. Addressing modern apostasy, false religion, moral collapse, and the abandonment of biblical truth, he contrasts counterfeit “words” from false prophets with the true Word of God. Yet amid judgment, Prasch highlights God’s enduring covenant promises to Israel, the future regathering of the Jewish people, and the certainty that the nations will one day recognize the futility of their idols. The teaching closes with a sober reminder: when God makes Himself known in judgment, every false system will be exposed, and all will know that Yahweh alone is Lord.