Maps in history show Palestine as the land of Israel. How did Israel get renamed Palestine? Who are the Palestinians today? How did the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip suddenly not be considered a part of the Holy Land? Why do Gentiles, and not Jews, control so much of the Promised Land? The word Palestine has become a word that is forcefully used to divide Israel's land. The Holy Bible told us that would be the case. Many we be among those who bless God's Chosen People. Bible passages covered include: Joel 3:1-4; Zechariah 2:12; Exodus 12:25; Genesis 12:3 and Numbers 24:5,9.

Eschatology is the doctrine about last things, the end times. In this podcast we look at the last things for the church. The church age ends with the Rapture. Then we look at the Tribulation which begins after the Rapture. The Tribulation is designed for the nation Israel and affects indeed the whole world. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ ends the the Tribulation. Christ reigns on this present Earth for 1,000 years. Our Lord then creates a New Heaven and a New Earth. The Lord reigns in righteousness throughout all eternity. Are you ready if the Lord would come for his people today? Bible passages included are: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Jeremiah 30:7; Matthew 24; Revelation 20:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; Daniel 2

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God has given promises in the Bible that speak of his care for us. God has provided for our greatest need of salvation through Jesus Christ. God has also promised to provide for our daily spiritual and physical needs as. God's Son is the reason for which any of our needs are lovingly provided. In this podcast we cover how the Lord provides for sin, daily spiritual living, food, worry, anxiety and strength. God cares for us and is working all things together for the believer's good. Verses cited include: Philippians 4:19; Matthew 6:25-26; 1 Timothy 6:6; and Ephesians 6:10.

What will we leave behind for the next generation? Will we leave money, property and our worldly possessions? Have we thought about what kind of a role model we are for the younger people? Do we work hard? Do we take care of our own? Do we give generously? Are we spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ? Love, time with people, relationships and learned skills are also things we can leave for those who follow us. Bible verses considered are: Proverbs 13:22; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12; 1 Timothy 5:3; Acts 20:35;; Galatians 2:10; Exodus 22:22 and James 1:27.

The blood of Jesus Christ is more precious than gold. Christ is the one who became poor that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). This is speaking of salvation and the spiritual blessings the Lord bestows upon all those who believe on Christ. Our salvation does not cost us anything, it is free for the taking (receiving John 1:12). But, our salvation cost God everything. The Father gave his only begotten Son. Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross of Calvary. Do you consider the Lord Jesus more precious than gold? Is the Lord more precious than money to you? Verses included are: Job 31:24; 1 peter 1:18-19; Isaiah 55:1-3; Revelation 3:17-18; Romans 6:23 and Revelation 1:5.

"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" (1 Peter 1:18-19)

The Lord wants each Christian to live successfully in these last days. Our spending reveals our heart. Making the Lord our number one priority will lead to a life of success as the Lord defines it. Recognizing the believer's standing before the Lord brings about a life full of meaningful behavior. Christ himself is the Christian's very life. Believers are identified with our Lord's death, burial and resurrection. These are positional statements that affect our practical daily living. Key verses are Galatians 2:20 and Colossians 3:1-4.

What does the Bible say about credit and debt? "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." (Proverbs 22:7) In this podcast we examine key Bible passages that explain some of the advantages of living debt-free. We also consider Jesus Christ who paid our greatest debt, our debt of sin, on the cross of Calvary.

God has given us stewardship responsibilities. Money is one of those stewardships. Our spending reveals what are our priorities. Our giving reveals what things are important to us. Christians are to honor the Lord with what we have. "Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." (I Corinthians 4:2) Faithfulness in our financial stewardship is an important part of life. May we live in such a way that the Lord can give us a "Well done" the day we must give account for how we used the Lord's money in this life.