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Monday, September 30, 2013

October's Bible Studies

If what Jesus had to say about the Devil is true, then he is something more than just an idea for a Halloween costume.

Even what can appear harmless, might in truth be very dangerous.

{Help me resist evil, Father; I know that I'm human and that sometimes I'm weak and could be tempted to go down paths that would lead me to disaster. Please don't let me be blinded, but to always have Your truths in my heart and mind at all times, I pray. In Jesus' Name.}

Proverbs 18:10

'The Name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.'

Let's go to Him in His Word..............

October 1st- Isaiah 11-13 & Ephesians 4

October 2nd- Isaiah 14-16 & Ephesians 5: 1-16

October 3rd- Isaiah 17-19 & Ephesians 5: 17-33

October 4th- Isaiah 20-22 & Ephesians 6

October 5th- Isaiah 23-25 & Philippians 1

October 6th- Isaiah 26-27 & Philippians 2

October 7th- Isaiah 28-29 & Philippians 3

October 8th- Isaiah 30-31 & Philippians 4

October 9th- Isaiah 32-33 & Colossians 1

October 10th- Isaiah 34-36 & Colossians 2

October 11th- Isaiah 37-38 & Colossians 3

October 12th- Isaiah 39-40 & Colossians 4

October 13th- Isaiah 41-42 & 1 Thessalonians 1

October 14th- Isaiah 43-44 & 1 Thessalonians 2

October 15th- Isaiah 45-46 & 1 Thessalonians 3

October 16th- Isaiah 47-49 & 1 Thessalonians 4

October 17th- Isaiah 50-52 & 1 Thessalonians 5

October 18th- Isaiah 53-55 & 2 Thessalonians 1

October 19th- Isaiah 56-58 & 2 Thessalonians 2

October 20th- Isaiah 59-61 & 2 Thessalonians 3

October 21st- Isaiah 62-64 & 1 Timothy 1

October 22nd- Isaiah 65-66 & 1 Timothy 2

October 23rd- Jeremiah 1-2 & 1 Timothy 3

October 24th- Jeremiah 3-5 & 1 Timothy 4

October 25th- Jeremiah 6-8 & 1 Timothy 5

October 26th- Jeremiah 9-11 & 1 Timothy 6

October 27th- Jeremiah 12-14 & 2 Timothy 1

October 28th- Jeremiah 15-17 & 2 Timothy 2

October 29th- Jeremiah 18-19 & 2 Timothy 3

October 30th- Jeremiah 20-21 & 2 Timothy 4

October 31st- Jeremiah 22-23 & Titus 1

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May God bless you greatly as you continue on in His Word!

I am so proud of you!! -Rev. Debbie*

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Survey finds...

 1 in 3 Americans Link Syrian Conflict to Bible's End-Time Prophecy, Survey Finds

A recent survey has shown that nearly one in three Americans believe that Syria's ongoing civil war is part of the Bible's plan for the end times. One in four believe that a possible U.S. attack on Syria could lead to the Battle of Armageddon. And one in five believe the world will end in their lifetime.

Amid an increasing number of stories in the media on the linking of the Syrian crisis to biblical prophecy, Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked three questions about Syria and the end of the world as part of a telephone survey of 1,001 Americans between Sept. 6 and 10.

The survey found that 32 percent of those polled agree with the statement, "I believe the battles in Syria are all part of the prophecies of the Book of Revelation." Forty-nine percent disagree.

The study also found that 26 percent agree with the statement, "I believe that U.S. military intervention in Syria might lead to the Battle of Armageddon that's spoken about in the Book of Revelation." And 18 percent agreed to the statement, "I believe the world will end in my lifetime."

LifeWay Research president Ed Stetzer was surprised with the results.

U.S. military actions against Afghanistan and Bosnia didn't get the same reaction, he said, adding that Syria's geographical proximity to Israel and its mention in the Bible could be a reason behind the linking of Syrian conflict to the end times.

Stetzer also said that Bible prophecy is appealing to many Christians not because they want the world to end or want to see airstrikes, which will lead to suffering. But they do want Jesus to return to set things right. "For Christians, the end of the world doesn't mean despair," he said in a LifeWay statement. "The end is really a new beginning." 

The study comes days after Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times bestselling author of books such as The Last Days and Epicenter, and founder of the pro-Israel The Joshua Fund, told The Christian Post that such speculations are legitimate ponderings.

"I think we have to be very careful not to overreach or to sensationalize a terrible situation that's happening to real people right now and to draw a conclusion too quickly," Rosenberg, who often includes end times themes in his books, said. "That being said, the prophecies of Isaiah 17 and Jeremiah 49 are very important. They speak to the utter destruction and judgment of the city of Damascus at some point in the End Times future."

In Syria, a civil war between President Bashar al-Assad's supporters and rebel forces seeking to overthrow him has taken the lives of more than 100,000 people over the last two years. On Aug. 21, the Syrian regime allegedly used chemical weapons in an attack in a Damascus suburb, killing 1,429 people, including at least 426 children, which led to Obama's proposal to bomb Syria as punishment.

"Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city and will become a heap of ruins," reads Isaiah 17:1, which some Christians see coming to pass. Some interpret the last verses of Isaiah 17 as envisioning Armageddon.

The LifeWay study showed that women (36 percent) are more likely than men (28 percent) to link current events in Syria to the Bible.

Those in the South (40 percent) and with household incomes under $25,000 (41 percent) are more likely to believe that Syria's conflict is fulfilment of biblical prophecy. However, those in the Northeast (24 percent) or with incomes over $75,000 (20 percent) are more skeptical, the study said.

Those who attend worship once or twice a month are also more likely to connect Syria's war to the book of Revelation (51 percent agree), as are evangelical, born again, and fundamentalist Christians (58 percent agree), LifeWay said.

Interestingly, younger Americans – those 18 to 29 – (24 percent) are more likely to think the world would end in their lifetime, as opposed to those over 65 (15 percent). •

(this post was a part of the full article.)

The Moment After (a movie)

-We pray, Lord God, that out of Your Goodness, You will have mercy upon us, our family, and friends.
We can see that the times of the end appear to be close at hand and another tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. Please help us to tell others about You, Lord Jesus Christ, and Your gift of Salvation, as it could be the last chance they ever have. In Your Precious Name we pray. Amen