The UnSafe Bible

Have you ever thought spiritual warfare was something that only happens in the movies or something that only happens at “weird” churches? As Pastor Ken finishes his message today on Ezekiel’s condemnation of Pharoah, you will see how the conflict going on in the world right now is an extension of battles going on in the spiritual realm. It’s obvious that the world is in the end times, and the picture is becoming clear on what those final battles will entail, and how God will gain the final victory over darkness.

Scripture tells us that Satan isn’t just a red devil with horns and a pitchfork, but he was originally a high-ranking angel of God. In Ezekiel 32, the prophet compares Pharoah to that same fallen angel, and Pastor Ken shows you today how many of the words used to describe Satan are also used to describe Egyptian mythology in the Old Testament. By understanding these similarities, we can see how spiritual forces are manifested in the physical world, and how we can be prepared to fight them.

Today on The UnSafe Bible, Pastor Ken will teach you about the significance of the city of Jerusalem, about the attacks that have taken place against it, as well as the ones that are to come in the end times. Throughout the Bible and all of human history, the Lord has placed supernatural protection over Jerusalem, warding off attacks from various invaders. Even though there are times to mourn the loss in the aftermath of an attack, we can rest assured that God will restore many times over what man has destroyed.

In today’s connected world, we witness governments rise and fall on a regular basis. Today, Pastor Ken completes his message on the Great Tree in Ezekiel 31, where Pharoah receives his final warning that his nation is about to be destroyed by an outside invader. While Ezekiel describes Pharoah as a mighty cedar tree, he also reveals that Pharoah’s power is granted by God’s grace alone, and just like the forces of evil that exist today, God’s patience will run out, and He will allow them to be destroyed.

When was the last time you faced an enemy that you felt couldn’t be beaten? God offers you a way to endure attacks from your enemies, but only if you repent and follow His ways. Pastor Ken teaches you today about how the Assyrian nation conquered the Northern kingdom of Israel, but when they tried to attack the Southern Kingdom, the Lord intervened and protected them. As a Christian, you can pray for the Lord’s protection from the spiritual forces that oppose Him; you don’t need to have fear!

Does it feel like you’re always surrounded by conflict? Whether it’s conflict within your community or a geopolitical conflict thousands of miles away, there always seems to be news of a new battle breaking out over land, power, and resources. Today, Pastor Ken will teach you about the millennia-long conflict in the spiritual realm, and how the people of Israel understood it as a current event. Understanding spiritual warfare in the past will help you prepare to wage the spiritual war that is yet to come.

Are you tired of hearing about pride? I mean, it pops up again and again in the Bible. Hmmm. Does it make you pause like me? We should take notice of it like in today’s message with Pastor Ken. You see, it’s proof. Proof of sin unchecked and in today’s message, we hear how it literally brought a nation to its knees. Ezekiel had to tell Egypt that their poor treatment of Israel would be their downfall and that downfall would be brought about by another ruler. Don’t ignore the warnings that Jesus gives us. They matter! 

The false safety that sin offers suddenly turns into a dark, foreboding storm when God is thrown into the mix. We’ve all done the wrong thing at one time or another, right? God’s gracious to warn us. To give us a chance to turn away. But woe to us if we ignore our opportunity to set things right. The people of Egypt didn’t seize their time, and they reaped the consequence of utter destruction as Pastor Ken talks about today in his message. Let’s learn from them. Take a road of repentance, friends!

I don’t put much stock in someone predicting my future…especially if it’s unpleasant. What about you? We can hear how our actions have a negative impact on those around us, but until we actually experience that consequence it’s hard to believe. This idea isn’t much unlike how I imagine the people of Egypt felt when they heard Ezekiel’s prophetic announcement of God’s judgment that was in store for them. Friends, don’t be like them. Heed the warnings. Be a part of the cloud that Pastor Ken speaks about today.

Have you ever found yourself confused when reading directions or driving somewhere? It’s easy to get turned around and even harder to admit when we’re puzzled. I wonder if this is how Pharoah felt about the predictions Ezekiel made against him. In his message today, Pastor Ken brings understanding and clarity to these prophetic judgments. The misuse and mistreatment of Israel didn’t escape God’s notice. Just as our sin doesn’t. Which side of the fence are you sitting on today? Don’t let unbelief rob you of Heaven!