Shaken Awake
Where Does Your Faith Lie – God, or Everything Else Going on Around You?
September 12, 2021
The point of today’s episode is to bring awareness and hopefully some clarity and peace above and beyond the chaos going on around us today. If you’re listening in and it’s still 2021, I need to go no further in explaining the chaos that is growing by the week. If you’re listening and it’s 2022 or beyond, I cannot imagine what you and I and we are facing – I have an idea though, and it makes 2021 look like a twisted fire drill. Like nothing. Like, had we only seen what was coming…we’d have done things a bit differently. Good news, that’s what has prompted me to speak today, and to ask God and The Holy Spirit to fill me with Their words, not mine, that They want you to hear. Some of what I’ll speak on today is already in your Bibles. Some of what I have to say is Brotherly advice based on the Bible’s teaching and where God is leading me to go with today’s message. We have accurate accounts from Creation to now, as well as prophecy, both foretold and which has come to pass as well as prophecy which is unfolding, undeniably, in front of our very eyes. God’s never been wrong, and has never fallen on his promises – How much faith do you have in God vs. those around you, including establishments, government, vaccines, and false hope? What does YOUR BIBLE have to say to you about what you need to be doing during the signs of the end of times? I suggest you start following it today, and putting your 100% faith in God and God alone. Those that didn’t place their complete faith in God in all the stories in the Bible, fell. Don’t be like them – let’s learn from God and from our History that He had and has documented for us.
 
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Thank you so much for tuning in and Welcome everyone – Hope you’re well!  I’m your host, Ben Lively, and you’re listening to “Shaken Awake” – Episode #29!  
 
I just want to thank you for tuning in, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing right this very moment.  Want to thank some new listeners both in the Philippines and in Nigeria that started tuning into the show last week – welcome aboard and we’re glad to have you!
 
And, as always, I promise you another great show – But, more than anything, my HOPE for you today, and always, is that you have an actual encounter with the Lord - He’s is always right there beside you.  
 
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So, without further ado, let’s get ready to invite God in with us, right here, right now and allow Him to speak directly to your heart and minds.   
 
So here goes, here is today’s topic: “Where Does Your Faith Lie – God, or Everything Else Going on Around You?”
 
The point of today’s episode is to bring awareness and hopefully some clarity and peace above and beyond the chaos going on around us today.  If you’re listening in and it’s still 2021, I need to go no further in explaining the chaos that is growing by the week.  If you’re listening and it’s 2022 or beyond, I cannot imagine what you and I and we are facing – I have an idea though, and it makes 2021 look like a twisted fire drill.  Like nothing.  Like, had we only seen what was coming…we’d have done things a bit differently.  Good news, that’s what has prompted me to speak today, and to ask God and The Holy Spirit to fill me with Their words, not mine, that They want you to hear.  Some of what I’ll speak on today is already in your Bibles.  Some of what I have to say is Brotherly advice based on the Bible’s teaching and where God is leading me to go with today’s message.
 
So, as of today, here’s what we’re facing that we have not since I’ve been alive (so that’s 1977) and from what my grandparents can vouch for, going back to the 1940’s, nor in their lifetimes, either:
 
We now have False Bible teachers everywhere we look!  The Bible said that fales teachers would bring in heresies, have many followers, and cause others to reject God's Word (2 Peter 2:1-2)   These false prophets would be money hungry, smooth talkers (2 Peter 2:3). Can you picture any of them now?  I certainly can

The Christian gospel is being preached as a witness to all nations (Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10; Revelation 14:6). Today, portions, or the entire Bible, have been translated into over 2,400 languages and dialects covering over 90% of the world's population. 

Communications are at the speed of light – we’re seeing events unfold in real-time, AS THEY’RE HAPPENING – NOT ON THE 5 O’CLOCK NEWS.  News travels so fast now, that people aren’t even watching the news for their news – they’re watching ‘lives’ on Facebook and Instagram that are telecasting the actual event!!!!

Global communications foreseen (Revelation 11:9-10; 17:8). The Bible prophesies that the entire world will see certain events unfold. Remember that in the Apostle John's day, news traveled at the speed of horseback. 

Mankind is now able destroy all life.  We have hypersonic weapons that can fly from Russia and hit the U.S. and their intended targets in under 5 minutes and are invisible to radar and just as impossible to take down.  

Mankind would be capable of destroying all life (Matthew 24:21-22). Consider that when Jesus made this prophecy the armaments of His day were swords and spears. But today, with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, it is possible to wipe out all flesh on planet earth. 

The use of nuclear weapons anticipated (Zechariah 14:12). The neutron bomb melts (dissolves) its victims just as God warned 2500 years ago. "Their flesh shall dissolve while they stand on their feet, their eyes shall dissolve in their sockets, and their tongues shall dissolve in their mouths." This was unimaginable in Zechariah's day. 

There is a global cry for peace among The Church, The Body of Christ.
There would be a global cry for peace (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Never has there been such a concerted, global effort to bring about peace at any cost as there is today. 

How many earthquakes, typhoons, hurricanes, tsunami’s, fires, flooding, volcanic eruptions, famine, and deadly tornadoes have you heard about just in the United States alone this year, not even counting the rest of the world – just this year alone??!?!?  I already know your answer…it’s the same as mine – to many to count – I’ve lost count!!!

Chaotic weather is prevalent (Luke 21:25-26). Jesus foresaw the seas and the waves roaring in the last days. He also likened these signs to birth pangs (Matthew 24:8). The Greek word Odin, often translated as sorrows in Matthew 24:8, literally means birth pangs. Furthermore, the apostle Paul reminded us that the creation itself will be delivered from the curse at the end of the age (Romans 8:21). And that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs (Romans 8:22). As delivery draws near, birth pangs always increase in both intensity and frequency. Therefore, the creation itself would travail as the time of delivery draws near. 

Of course chaotic weather is not new, but there is current day proof that we are witnessing an increase in strange weather. 

Many wars would erupt (Mark 13:7-8).  There are dozens of major armed conflicts in the world today. 
Ethnic conflicts would be prevalent (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10). Jesus used the Greek word ethnos to describe the last days battles. Today, as never in history, we have ethnic group rising against ethnic group. 
The earth would be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13). In the United States alone, violent crime has increased nearly 500% since 1960. Fifty years ago abortion (the violent murder of an unborn child) was illegal in most countries. Today abortion is legal and actually promoted in most countries and 46 million children are aborted each year. 

Jesus foretold that there would be fearful sights (Luke 21:11). The Greek word translated fearful is phobetron, which can also be translated terror. According to the U.S. State Department, between 1981 and 2006 alone, there were more than 38,000 international terrorist attacks. 

Knowledge is increasing.  Anything you want to know about anything is available anywhere!!!

Knowledge would increase (Daniel 12:4). Today we are witnessing an explosion of available knowledge. With the advent of the Internet, it is estimated that our cumulative knowledge is doubling every five years. This exponential increase is beyond what anyone could have imagined! 

COVID, grown in a lab in China, spread to the rest of the world, mutating now about once a month, and the infection and death count isn’t even being counted anymore – the pace and tenacity of this deadly, worldwide pandemic is moving quicker than we can keep up.

Deadly diseases (which the Bible calls pestilences) would be common (Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:8). 
Famines would be common (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6:5-8). According to the United Nations, an estimated 854 million people went hungry in 2006. 

Great signs from heaven prophesied (Luke 21:11, 26). Unexplained sightings in the sky appear to be increasing. For instance, since 1947 UFO testimonies have exploded - terrifying many. Each year thousands of unidentified aerial sightings are reported. 

The sun would scorch the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 16:8-9). In recent years, solar activity has intensified markedly. Though this prophecy is clearly a divine judgment on unrepentant mankind, a compromise in the earth's atmosphere due to nuclear war or other ecological disaster could facilitate this judgment.

The nation Israel would be born in one day (Isaiah 66:8). On May 14, 1948 Israel became a nation. 

The Jews would begin to regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12; Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8; Luke 21:29-31). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in recent times! This is unprecedented in human history. Never has a people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland. Yet, God said it and He has done it before our very eyes! 

Returning Jews would come from the north, south, east, and west (Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews have emigrated from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, everywhere! 

Israel would once again plant vineyards (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-15). Today, sweet wine flows from the Golan Heights and many other vineyards on the mountains of Israel. 

The last days Jews would plant forests of trees. The Bible even specifies the variety of trees, cedar, acacia, myrtle, oil, cypress, pine, and box (Isaiah 41:18-20). Since 1900 more than one billion trees have been planted in Israel! This has happened in our day after Israel lay barren for nearly two millennia. 

Anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; 44:8; Luke 21:20-24; Revelation 12). History confirms that the Jews have been persecuted as no other people group. Hitler tried to exterminate them, and the Antichrist will attempt the same during the Tribulation. Today, anti-Semitism is a global epidemic. For example, of over 700 General Assembly resolutions passed since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945, nearly 450 condemn Israel. None have been passed against any Arab country or any Arab terrorist organizations! In other words, out of 190 nations in the UN, over 60% of all General Assembly resolutions rebuke just one member, Israel! 

All surrounding nations would be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2). This has never happened in history. Yet today, Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations sworn to her destruction. Muhammad said: The Hour (last day) will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say 'O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him.'" (Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, b. 52, Hadith # 177). 

Jerusalem would be a cup of trembling to all surrounding peoples (Zechariah 12:2). Jerusalem is a small city, with no natural resources, no port, insignificant manufacturing and industrial capability, yet its very existence causes the surrounding nations to shudder. 

The Euphrates River would be dried up (Revelation 16:12). Today, the massive Ataturk Dam in Turkey, completed in 1990, can hold back the Euphrates to a trickle. 

Asia (the kings from the east) would be capable of deploying a 200- million-man army during earth’s final days (Revelation 9:14-16; 16:12). Bear in mind, when John penned this prophecy 2000 years ago, there were only an estimated 170 to 400 million people on the entire planet. Yet today, according to the CIA, China alone has 281 million men fit for military service! 

Population explosion foreseen (Revelation 7:9, 14). The apostle John, who wrote the Book of Revelation, was told the number of an army in the last days - 200 million (Revelation 9:16). This was the approximate population of the world at that time. That John also beholds a great multitude which no one could number coming out of the Great Tribulation at the end of the age (Revelation 7:9, 14), indicates an enormous number of people on planet earth in the last days. 
Great earthquakes in diverse places foreseen (Luke 21:11; Isaiah 24:19- 20; Revelation 6:12-14; 16:18-20). Seismic activity appears to be on the rise. 

Deceptive signs and wonders would abound (Matthew 7:22-23; 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9). The signs and wonders movement has swept the globe in recent years replacing the Word of God. Experiences that feed the senses in the name of Christ are drawing away millions. 

Men would be lovers of themselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2). This generation, like no other, regards self above all else. Self-love, self-esteem, self- reliance, self-gratification, are encouraged by the media, schools, psychologists, etc. In contrast, Jesus taught self-denial. Even many churches today preach a feel good about yourself message. 
Youth would become increasingly rebellious (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12). No comment necessary. 

Humanity would become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5). No generation in history has had so many means to entertain and arouse the senses. Every imaginable hedonistic pleasure is available and has become big business. 

Jesus said Christians would be hated for His name's sake (Luke 21:17; Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4). The banning of the Bible, prayer, the Ten Commandments, nativity scenes, Christmas songs, etc., reflects this trend. Also consider that more Christians were martyred during the past century than during all previous history. 

Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age. Jesus warned that the last days would be like the days of Lot who lived in wicked Sodom (Luke 17:28-30). We know that the root of Sodom's sin was pride and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49) as it is today. However, Sodom's lasting infamy stemmed from their aggressive homosexual sin (Genesis 19; Jude 1:7). Today, the homosexual agenda is flaunted and forced upon our entire society. 

Substantial wealth and luxuries foreseen (James 5:1-3; Revelation 3:17; Revelation 18). It is interesting that 40 years ago some authorities predicted that the growing mass of humanity was so quickly depleting the world's resources, that many resources would be exhausted in a few decades. Yet today, vast material wealth and luxuries are in abundant supply just as the Bible anticipated 2000 years ago. 

In the last days, fallen angels would interact with mankind (1 Timothy 4:1; Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:1-4). There has been an explosion of ET/alien reports during the past 60 years. Studies indicate these entities behave more like demons than space travelers. They transcend the laws of physics, invoke fear, and deliver anti-Christian messages. 

Apostasy would occur just before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Increasingly, experience-based "Christianity" is replacing the Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is striving for unity at the expense of truth. Christ's exclusive claims are negated in the name of tolerance. 
 
Of an estimated 176 million American adults who identify as Christian, just 6% or 15 million of them actually hold a biblical worldview, a new study from Arizona Christian University shows.

The finding was published by the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University in its recently released American Worldview Inventory, an annual survey that evaluates the worldview of the U.S. adult population. Conducted in February, the survey included a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults.

The study shows, in general, that while a majority of America’s self-identified Christians, including many who identify as evangelical, believe that God is all-powerful, all-knowing and is the Creator of the universe, more than half reject a number of biblical teachings and principles, including the existence of the Holy Spirit.

Strong majorities also errantly believe that all religious faiths are of equal value, people are basically good and that people can use acts of goodness to earn their way into Heaven. The study further showed that majorities don’t believe in moral absolutes; consider feelings, experience, or the input of friends and family as their most trusted sources of moral guidance; and say that having faith matters more than which faith you pursue.

“Too often, it seems, people who are simply religious, or regular churchgoers, or perhaps people who want a certain reputation or image embrace the label ‘Christian,’ regardless of their spiritual life and intentions,” George Barna, the lead researcher at the Cultural Research Center, explained in a statement. “'Christian’ has become somewhat of a generic term rather than a name that reflects a deep commitment to passionately pursuing and being like Jesus Christ.”

A closer examination of the data on Christians showed that while some groups of Christians, like self-identified born-again Christians and self-identified evangelicals, hold views that were more closely aligned with a biblical worldview, the survey still found errant beliefs among the groups.

“From a sociological standpoint, self-identified born-again Christians are the siblings of self-identified evangelicals. There is tremendous overlap between the two niches: in fact, roughly seven out of 10 consider themselves to be part of both segments,” the study noted.

While the groups aren’t considered “interchangeable,” Barna found that there are slightly fewer self-identified evangelicals, 28%, than self-identified born-again Christians, 35%.

“Despite using different terminology to identify themselves, self-identified born-again and self-identified evangelical Christians possess nearly identical views on most of the beliefs evaluated. Across more than a dozen attributes studied, the average difference was only 2 percentage points, with the largest gap being only 4 percentage points,” he noted.

Some 62% of self-identified born-again Christians contend that the Holy Spirit is not a real, living being but is merely a symbol of God’s power, presence or purity. Another 61% say that all religious faiths are of equal value, and 60% believe that if a person is good enough, or does enough good things, they can earn their way into Heaven. All these positions challenge a biblical worldview.

 
COEXIST - There would be a move towards a one-world religion (Revelation 13:8, 12; Revelation 17). Today, as never before, we are witnessing religions joining hands in the name of peace and tolerance. 
 
IMAGINE THIS IF YOU CAN!
Peter......... a Roman Catholic
Paul.......... a Methodist
John.......... a Mormon
Matthew... a Baptist
James....... a Presbyterian
Judas........ a Pentecostal Holiness
Andrew..... a Jehovah's Witness
Thomas..... a held to the Jewish Faith
Philip......... a Quaker
James........ a Seventh Day Adventist
Simon........ a Unitarian
Bartholomew.... a Lutheran
Judas Iscariot.... though one church is as good as another.......

BUT---- Imagine even more.....
* Imagine Peter claiming to be a POPE!
* Imagine Paul saying, "You can sprinkle for baptism and you must attend baptism class before you get baptised ."
* Imagine John shouting, "You must have the book of Mormon before you can be saved."
* Imagine Matthew preaching, "You can be saved by FAITH ONLY; baptism is not relevant and you CAN'T fall from grace."
* Imagine Andrew teaching that there is no eternal HELL!
* Imagine James telling people that their babies are born SINNERS!!
Sounds foolish doesn't it?
That's because it is foolish...
There were no DENOMINATIONS in the Apostles' days and denominations have NO Bible authority for existence NOW! (1 Corinthians 1: 12-13; 3:4)
AND DID YOU KNOW........
THAT.... none of the apostles taught or believed ANY of these things?
They taught "THEN" what your Bible teaches NOW!
And your Bible teaches that..........
* There never has been any SCRIPTURAL POPE. (Read Acts 10: 25-26)
* Baptism is a BURIAL in water. (Read Romans 6:3-4; Acts 8:36-39)
* The book of Mormon is UNKNOWN to God's Word. (Read Acts 20:27)
* Faith ONLY and Baptism is IRRELEVANT is not a Bible doctrine and you CAN fall from grace. (Read James 2:24; Galatians 5:4)
* Jesus and his apostles repeatedly warned against HELL. (Read Luke 16:19-31)
* All babies come direct from God, PURE and undefiled. (Read Matthew 19:13-15; Ezekiel 18:20)
BELOVED.......

The apostles belonged to the CHURCH OF CHRIST and taught only sound Bible doctrine. (Read 1 Corinthians 12:28; Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:18 and Ephesians 4:4)
Welcome to the Lord's Church.........
the CHURCH OF CHRIST in your community... (Romans 16:16)

In spite of what many teach today your Bible STILL says.......
* Believe in Christ. (John 8:24; Acts 16:31; Hebrew 11:6)
* Repent of your sins. (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30)
* Confess your faith in Christ. (Matthew 10:32-33; Acts 8:37-38; Romans 10:10)
* Be Baptized. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1Peter 3:21; Galatians 3:27)
 
Epidemic drug use foreseen (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated sorceries is pharmakeia which can also refer to drug use, both illegal drugs and mind-altering drugs. The use of illegal drugs and the dispensing of mind-altering drugs have risen sharply during our current generation. 

Sorceries referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15). Today, interest in the occult is flourishing. 
Preparations for a global war anticipated (Joel 3:9-14; Matthew 24:22; Revelation 16:14). Never in history have so many nations stockpiled weapons of mass destruction. 

Environmental devastation of the planet foreseen (Revelation 11:18). Our generation has done more to ravage the environment than any previous generation. 

There would be signs in the sun (Luke 21:25). In recent years there has been a massive increase in solar activity recorded. Still future paranormal events must yet occur (Revelation 13:13-14; 16:14). 

Despite the Bible's numerous warnings and last days prophecies, many people would be taken off guard when these events culminate (Luke 21:34- 36; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6). Take heed to yourselves! 

All true followers of Christ would suddenly vanish, raptured (caught up) by God to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52). A false explanation will deceive the unsuspecting masses (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12). Today many apparitions, angels, ETs, channelers, and New Agers are offering a counterfeit explanation for this soon to take place event. 

During the Tribulation, innumerable multitudes from every nation would wake up and turn to the true Jesus of the Bible and be saved (Revelation 7:9-17; Daniel 12:10; Zechariah 2:11). See also: Acts 2:17-21). Today, the seeds of the gospel are being spread in every nation! 

Some would depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1). This generation has witnessed the explosion of "heavenly visitors" and false doctrines that are embraced by professing Christians even though their messages contradict the Word of God. Channeling, witchcraft, yoga, psychics, etc., have also gained in popularity though forbidden by God (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). 

People would reject the sound doctrine of the Word of God and follow the doctrines of men that appeal to their own lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4; Acts 20:29-30). Others would confess faith in Christ, but not obey His Word (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23). 

Many would forsake the Ten Commandments as a moral code: blaspheming, committing adultery, disobeying parents, stealing, lying, coveting, etc. (Matthew 24:12; Revelation 9:21). 

Idolatry would be pervasive (Revelation 9:20; 13:12-15; 19:20; Micah 5:10-15; Zechariah 13:1-2). An idol is anything that competes for the attention due only to our Creator. Statues, images, charms, false gods, angels, spirits, as well as possessions, position, pleasure, a person, self, and any created thing can all become idols (Romans 1:18-25). 
Men would mock the warning signs of the end of the age saying, these signs have always been around (2 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible even reveals their motivation - they love lust. 

There are many more last days prophecies (several too detailed for this brief list). However, these demonstrate that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is true that some of these signs have been around for millennia, but only our generation has witnessed the coming together of every one of these events. 

Jesus also said that some men would be gripped with fear when these signs occur (Luke 21:26), while others would look up with hopeful expectation (Luke 21:28). Which camp do you fall into? If you're fearful, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that God will judge every man who breaks even one of His laws. Have you ever blasphemed your Creator's name, Lied (white lies and fibs count)? Stolen (cheating on a test or taxes is stealing)? Looked with lust? If you have answered yes to these questions, then by your own admission, you are a blaspheming, lying, thieving, adulterer at heart. And we have only looked at four of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). 

That's how God sees you. Keep in mind, God sees every secret sin of your past as if it just occurred. Nothing is hidden from His holy eyes. Also remember that Jesus rebuked the devout religious leaders of His day because, though they appeared good on the outside, inside they were prideful hypocrites. They were trusting in their own goodness, but the Lord saw their hearts. No matter how upright we may appear on the surface, all of us have broken God's holy commandments and need the Savior. Please listen to your conscience. You know you are guilty, and should justly end up in hell. That's not God's will. In fact, God is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). 

The good news is that God has made a way to freely forgive us so that we may spend eternity with Him in heaven. "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). God desires a loving, eternal relationship with each person free from sin, fear, and pain. Therefore, He sent His Son to die as our substitute on the cross. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). Jesus never sinned. Therefore, He alone qualified to pay the penalty for our sins on the cross. We sinned, but Jesus died in our place. He then rose from the dead defeating death. All who turn from their sins and call on His name will be saved. 

If these signs alarm you, thank God, because the Lord wants to awaken you, SHAKE YOU AWAKE TO BE EXACT, from your spiritual slumber and give you eternal life. To repent of your sins and place your trust in Jesus Christ, make Psalm 51 your prayer. Then read your Bible daily, obeying what you read. God will never let you down. 

So, my final question to you is then this:    We have accurate accounts from Creation to now, as well as prophecy, both foretold and which has come to pass as well as prophecy which is unfolding, undeniably, in front of our very eyes.  God’s never been wrong, and has never fallen on his promises – How much faith do you have in God vs. those around you, including establishments, government, vaccines, and false hope?  What does YOUR BIBLE have to say to you about what you need to be doing during the signs of the end of times?

My final statement is this:    I suggest you start following it today, and putting your 100% faith in God and God alone.  Those that didn’t place their complete faith in God in all the stories in the Bible, fell.  Don’t be like them – let’s learn from God and from our History that He had and has documented for us.

So, before we end today’s show, I just want to thank you all again for tuning in and I HOPE you were touched by God through today’s message and scripture. I’d like to ask you a favor only IF you received any value out of today’s show – would you tell at least one person you know – call them, text them, email them, talk to them – tell them to give this show a listen.  
 
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Next week!!!!  Tune in Next Sunday evening – or WHENEVER YOU’RE ABLE, as we dive into another important topic of our day, which is, “How your one, small, Christ-like act can have a worldwide ripple effect
Next weeks episode is another powerful and DO-NOT-MISS episode – thanks for joining!  

Until next week, take great care of yourself and each other, and God Bless You all.  
 
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