Sauntering with Paul White

We dive into the prophecies of Isaiah, written over 100 years before Nebuchadnezzar steps onto the stage and see the diabolical origins of the spirit of Babylon. We uncover the identity of the being who covets the worship that belongs to God alone; the bright shining one who had been brought down to Sheol and to a bed of maggots.

#babylon #empire #persia #hubris

The writing is on the wall for the Neo Babylonian Empire, but the King is busy getting drunk at a lavish party honour of himself. We discover the crucial role of the prophet in this pivotal moment in history.

In this episode we learn how to speak to an emperor who wields absolute power, how the empire spirit is always trying creep back in, and how God can replace our apparent success with the desire to eat grass and poop in a field like a cow.

#daniel4

What do Rameses ii, Niazov, Stalin, Trump and the Beast of Revelation have in common with Nebuchadnezzar ii? We discover how the empire spirit is alive and well in the earth today, and can even creep into the Church. We revisit the story of the three young men who were willing to face the fury of the flames to remain true to their identity as part of God's holy people. 

King Nebuchadnezzar ii is truly a force of nature. He has conquered kingdoms, built an empire, constructed a fabulous city and amassed an absolute fortune in gold. He is definitely not a man to underestimate. His word has the power of life and death, and he is the one who will now scrutinise the new addition to his elite team of advisors. How will they fare on their abstemious diet of vegetables and water for three years?

#vegetarian #vizier #magician #daniel

The egotistical emperor is given a terrifying dream. He knows it is significant but has no clue what it means. We discover how this ancient dream impacts world history and reveals the future.

Jesus sends us out to further his apostolic ministry to the world - this is being set free. Although the world and its systems are hostile to the Anointed One, being sent by Jesus is the greatest adventure. John 17, Psalm 2

#apostle #sent #hostileterritory #adventure

Anya jokes that her and Bogdan's children are in every nation in the world, they have so many. Then, four years ago, an enemy invaded her home country of Ukraine; Russian troops had advanced to only a few miles away from Kyiv. Some of the many children now live abroad, some are fighting, one has died as a soldier, others are still living at home. This is an impromptu interview, kindly given over breakfast. This is a woman who deserves to be heard.

The extraordinary story of a wildfire fighter from Canada who joins the Ukrainian Army to fight against the Russian invaders only to be shot in the head by one of his comrades. Hear how this hero of Ukraine escapes alive and lives to tell his remarkable tale.

Watch David's interview on CBC CA News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-david-rauser-donetsk-9.7063338

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/JEC_t3erZbY?si=FvkVML304JJgSHvL

In the final sections of the masterpiece, Handel leads everything to a climax with the soprano solo voice, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" followed by the whole choir resounding with an anthem of praise echoing the choirs of heaven. Amen! Amen! Amen!

Romans 8:31-34, Revelation 5:12-14

All musical samples are taken from:

Messiah