† SUNDAY JIGSAW: OCTOBER 27, 2013

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God

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† DAVID RIVES: IN THE SWEET BY AND BY

“I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people:

and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.”

Psalm 108:3

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DAVID RIVES is known for his presentation “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” and his national lectures on Creation and biblical astronomy. His work has been featured internationally through Faith TV, SkyAngel, Vision Forum, WND, The History Channel and more. His GPS observatory-class telescope allows David to share his passion for the heavens with others through astro-photography and astronomical events.

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The beauty of God's creation shows order and design so complex that it could never have been formed by a chance explosion 14 billion years ago. As we study the sciences and learn more about creation, we begin to understand how little we really know.

A look at mankind himself reveals amazing design, and we read in Psalms that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. The book of Isaiah tells us that Earth was specially formed to be inhabited. It was created with purpose, and is full of wonders without number.

It is only through our sin that destruction, death, and disease has crept into the world, but even this was made provision for... God sent His only Son, the Creator of the Universe, to pay the penalty for our sins, and offer eternal life in a new heavens and a perfect new earth.

With this promise to look forward to, we have nothing to fear. If you don't know Jesus Christ as your Savior, it only takes a sincere heart and a simple prayer. It will change your life forever, and offer you peace that passes all understanding.

I'm David Rives...
Truly, The Heavens Declare the Glory of God.

† SUNDAY SERMON: OCTOBER 27, 2013

Staying Cool When Things Get Hot

‘The Greatest Stories Ever Told’

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It's been said that Christians are like tea bags: you don't know what they are made of until you put them in hot water. Maybe you are in hot water right now. Maybe you are going through a fiery trial or a red-hot temptation. Here is the good news: you are not the first person to have gone through it, you will not be the last, and you are not alone in your trial! Going through a trial and or temptation can actually be a confirmation that you are on the right track as a Christian. The devil will set his sights on those who are a threat to him. Pastor Greg uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate this in a message titled "Staying Cool When Things Get Hot" from his series The Greatest Stories Ever Told.

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Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., one of the largest churches in America. He is also the featured speaker for Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic outreaches that have been attended by more than 4 million people around the world since 1990. Greg is heard internationally on the daily radio broadcast, “A New Beginning.” To learn more about Greg Laurie go to » Greg’s Page

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ~ John 3:16

THRU THE BIBLE Q&A: OCTOBER 26, 2013

This Week’s Questions & Answers

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• How should we understand the relationship of Abishag and King David?
• Why did Jesus tell some people not to tell anyone about their healing?
• Could you explain where you can find Jesus mentioned in Ecclesiastes?
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This 30-minute weekend program shares Dr. McGee's answers to Bible questions sent in over the years by listeners to his daily Thru the Bible program. Topics range in subject matter from deep theological issues to questions about moral and social issues Christians face in their daily walk with the Lord.

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About Dr. J. Vernon McGee John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior. » Thru the Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee

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DRS. JACK AND REXELLA VAN IMPE PRESENTS - AIRED OCTOBER 26, 2013

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HALLOWEEN: AN INVITATION TO THE OCCULT?

“Bringing the world into focus

through the lens of Scripture”

Pagan Traditions Behind The Treats

Dr. Chuck Missler — This is always a difficult time for Christians, especially those with children. It has been suggested that for a Christian to be asked to celebrate Halloween is like asking a Holocaust survivor to celebrate Hitler's birthday!

It is also a dangerous time for some, since many of the seemingly "harmless" involvements associated with Halloween can also be "entries" for the occult, and can prove very tragic for the unwary.

Pagan Background

In ancient Britain and Ireland, the Celtic festival of Samhain was observed on October 31, the end of summer. November 1 was the new year for both Celtic and Anglo-Saxon calendars and was one of the most important and yet sinister calendar festivals of the Celtic Year.

Settling in northern France and the British Isles, the Celtic people engaged in occultic arts and worshiped nature, giving it supernatural, animistic qualities. (Much like our Federal government is attempting to enforce today.)

The ancient Druids were the learned priestly class of the Celtic religion. Many of their beliefs and practices were similar to those of Hinduism, such as reincarnation and the transmigration of the soul, which teaches that people may be reborn as animals. The Druids believed that on October 31, the night before their New Year and the last day of the old year, Samhain, the Lord of Death, gathered the souls of the evil dead who had been condemned to enter the bodies of animals.

The Druids also believed that the punishment of the evil dead would be lightened by sacrifices, prayers and gifts to the Lord of Death. (This begins to reveal the strange link between this holiday and the non-Biblical concept of purgatory.)

The souls of the dead were supposed to revisit their homes on this day, and the autumnal festival acquired a sinister significance, with ghosts, witches, hobgoblins, black cats, fairies, and demons of all kinds said to be roaming about. It was the time to placate the supernatural powers controlling the processes of nature.

And, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther drove a stake into the heart of many of the prevailing non-Biblical concepts by nailing his famous 95 theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany, which started the movement known today as the Reformation-the single most important event in modern history.(1) Appropriately, he did this on Halloween.

1). Manuscript by his son D. Paul Luther preserved in the library at Rudolstadt, quoted by F.W. Boreham in A Bunch of Everlastings or Texts That Made History, Judson Press, Philadelphia, 1920, p.20.

Modern Halloween Traditions

In early American history, Halloween was not widely practiced until the 20th century, when it was introduced by the Irish Catholic settlements. Gradually, Halloween became a secular observance, and many customs and practices developed. The carved pumpkin may have originated with the witches' use of a skull with a candle inside to light the way to coven meetings.

Since 1965 UNICEF, an agency of the United Nations, has attempted to incorporate into the Halloween observance the collection of money for the United Nations Children's Fund. This exploitation by the ungodly United Nations of this pagan holiday seems strangely appropriate.

The Occult is Increasingly Popular

Halloween is, for many, a "crossover" involvement in which innocent games can lead to serious entanglement with real witches, neo-pagans, New Agers, and other occultists.(2) A common pastime is the use of a Ouija board to attempt to contact ghosts or spirits that are believed to be roaming about. This can lead to serious consequences including demon possession.(3) Demons have a vested interest in Halloween because it supports the occult, and it also offers novel and unexpected opportunities to control and influence people.

2). See Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs, Harvest House, Eugene OR, 1996.
3). The case studies underlying William Blatty's The Exorcist indicate that the trouble all began with a child playing with a Ouija board.

Forms of the occult can include mediums, channelers, clairvoyants, psychics, spiritists, diviners, mystics, gurus, shamans, psychical researchers, Yogis, psychic and holistic healers, astral travel, astrology, mysticism, Ouija boards, Tarot cards, contact with the dead, UFOs, and thousands of other practices which almost defy cataloging.

Occultism includes Satanism, astrology, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, theosophy, witchcraft and many forms of serious magic. It includes activities seeking the acquisition of "hidden" things-which are expressly forbidden by God in the Bible.

The Biblical View

Halloween practices can open the door to the occult and can introduce forces into people's lives that they are not equipped to combat.(4)There is genuine power in the occult, but it is demonic power.(5)

4). Russ Parker, Battling the Occult, Inter-Varsity Press, Downer's Grove IL, 1990, p.35.
5). Isa 47:9; Mt 24:24; Acts 8:7; 13:6-11; 16:16-19; 19:18-20; 2 Cor 4:4; Eph 6:7-11, 22; 2 Tim 3:8.

Any serious study of Biblical demonology will reveal Satan as the power behind false religion, witchcraft, idolatry and the occult.(6) The Word of God makes it clear that these are all to be shunned as dangerous. There were many superstitions and false concepts in ancient Israel about which the Bible is silent. However, occultism, in any form, was punishable by death! Why?

6). Deut 32:16,17; Ps 106:35-40; Acts 16:16-19; 1 Cor 10:19-21; 2 Thess 2:9, 10; 1 Tim 4:1f.

The spiritual power and reality behind idols involves demons.(7) The Bible commands us to shun occult practices. Mediums and spiritists are expressly prohibited.(8) Nowhere are such practices acceptable.

7). 1 Cor 10:20; Ps 106:37.
8). Lev 19:31; Deut 18:10, 11, 14 2 Chr 33:6.

A Halloween Project?

Every year, many people are perplexed as to how to deal with the children's celebrations surrounding Halloween. On the one hand, participating in the perpetuation of the usual pagan (and occultic) rituals are hardly the enterprise of a Biblical Christian. On the other hand, creating constructive alternatives can be challenging.

Many churches and families organize a "Harvest" festival with games, prizes, etc., as an alternative party opportunity. These are gaining widespread interest and are to be encouraged.

Organizing a drama event to involve the older children is an alternative candidate; such an effort could include Saul and the Witch of Endor, from 1 Samuel 28, as a play.

[The winning scripts resulting from a play-writing contest held a few years ago are available through K-House.]

Your Protection

Intellect alone is insufficient. "If it were possible, it would deceive the very elect." This is another example of the necessity to truly understand the Armor of God as outlined in Ephesians 6. This brief review was excerpted from our featured briefing package, Halloween: Invitation to the Occult?

6). Deut 32:16,17; Ps 106:35-40; Acts 16:16-19; 1 Cor 10:19-21; 2 Thess 2:9, 10; 1 Tim 4:1f.

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“Koinonia” is a New Testament word which is most often translated to mean “communication”, “fellowship”, or “communion”. Koinonia House, or K-House as we are affectionately called, is dedicated to the development and distribution of materials for encouraging and facilitating serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.

K-House was founded by Chuck and Nancy Missler. Chuck, a Naval academy graduate and former Branch Chief of the Dept. of Guided Missiles, had a remarkable 30-year executive career. He served on the Board of Directors of 12 public companies and was CEO of 6 of them. For twenty years Chuck balanced his high-profile corporate career with his teaching commitment to a weekly Bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in Southern California. Nancy, while raising their four children, has touched the lives of thousands through her in-depth teaching of Biblical discoveries in her “Way of Agape” and “Be Ye Transformed” books and tape series. » Full Bio

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In the year 1483 in Eisleben, Saxony, a baby boy was born to a poor coal miner. As he grew up and observed the poverty of his father, this boy, Martin, chose to pursue a different vocation. - Koinonia eNews

» The Church, Spirits and Halloween

“It may be tempting to 'cuddle up' to the occult and carnal traditions of the world. After all, we wouldn't want our kids to be criticized if they don't participate, right? Don't be fooled by the candy, costumes and pumpkins. Let the Holy spirit challenge your thoughts and convictions as you join Vic and fellow Crosstalk listeners as they take a look at this crucial subject.” - Crosstalk Radio

NEWS ROUND-UP: OCTOBER 25, 2013

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The Crosstalk Radio Talk Show is heard each weekday on over 90 radio outlets across America and worldwide on the Internet. Crosstalk covers the issues that affect our world, our nation, our families and the Christian church from a perspective centered in the Word of God. Whether we discuss the economy, the political scene, the continuing moral collapse of our nation, legislation that affects the family, or the state of evangelicalism, our authority is found in the unchanging standard of the Holy Scriptures. Veteran co-hosts Dr. Vic Eliason and Jim Schneider have worked as a team for over 20 years to bring solid information to the body of Christ. Today’s host: Jim Schneider

On Today’s Show:
Jim Schneider brought the following news stories to the attention of Crosstalk listeners:

• The Obamacare website should be functioning smoothly by the end of November.

• Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' refusal to testify on Obamacare before the House Budget Committee is raising serious questions about the commitment of this administration in relation to transparency and accountability according to Paul Ryan. He's asking Sebelius to resign. She has rebuffed such calls and says she is not going to be signing up for Obamacare.

• Consumer Reports Magazine urging readers to stay away from healthcare.gov until fixes can be made by software developers.

• Hobby Lobby files papers with the Supreme Court asking it to take its case against the Obama administration.

• Senator Marco Rubio feels its prudent to delay Obamacare.

• Senator Ron Johnson will file legislation in the Senate called the “If You Like Your Health Plan You Can Keep It Act”.

• The nation's new debt ceiling has no dollar limit.

• Chris Christy of New Jersey gives in to same-sex marriage. Liberty Counsel's Mat Staver accuses him of dereliction of duty.

• Hawaii legislature set to impose same-sex marriage on the state.

• Voters nationwide almost evenly divided on same-sex marriage.

• U.S. military on slippery slope to becoming 'thought police'.

• Pentagon to put halt to Army briefings that label pro-family organizations and evangelicals as domestic hate groups.

• French mayors and members of the municipal councils in charge of registering civil status will not be allowed to invoke a right to conscientious objection to justify the refusal to celebrate same sex unions.

• Prime Minister David Cameron turns down invitation to gay magazine awards ceremony.

• The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S-815) likely to get a vote in the Senate soon.

• The National Security Agency collects contact lists of mail and instant message services from users worldwide including Americans.

• The U.S. is alleged to have monitored the phone conversations of 35 world leaders.

• Veteran D.C. investigative journalist says that the Department of Homeland Security confiscated a stack of her confidential files during a raid of her home in August.

• Chicago alderwoman wants to charge a $25 licensing feel for bicycle owners and require such owners to take an hour long safety class.

• Nearly 700 employees of IRS contractors owe 5.4 million dollars in back taxes.

• Newsweek editor claims the White House planned the shut down.

• Evidence indicates that the Obama administration was allegedly prepared to suspend all food stamp payments beginning November 1st in order to pressure Republicans in Congress to reopen the government and agree to more deficit spending.

• President Obama will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom honor to former President Bill Clinton and openly gay African American Bayard Rustin.

• Pastor Charles Matole was shot to death while praying at his church this past weekend in Mombasa, Kenya.

• 2 men training at Fort Leonard Wood were taken into custody after allegedly trying to abduct a 12 year old girl.

• Convicted felons in the UK are being forcibly proselytized by radical Islamists who are fellow inmates.

• Leading candidates from each party that are running to be the next mayor of New York City are showing support for recognizing Muslim holidays by closing schools.

• Change to Marine Corps hats would create a unisex look.

• Seattle tells 103 year old that they are taking her parking lot by eminent domain after paying fair market value.

• Senate to vote on Obama judge. Cornelia Pillard believes that ultrasound is deceptive, argues that abstinence education is unconstitutional and suggested that pro-life laws only enforce women's incubation of unwanted pregnancies.

• George Soros is putting his money behind a political action committee designed to support Hillary Clinton should she decide to run for president.

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THE HILLARY/NSA SCANDAL!

Dick Morris TV: Lunch ALERT!

Hillary Behind Spying On 35 Heads of States?

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WITNESS: BENGHAZI ATTACKERS DECLARED ‘WE’RE HERE TO KILL AMERICANS’

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News Editor, The Western Center For Journalism — The attackers on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, said they were there “to kill Americans,” a Westerner who witnessed the terrorist strike tells CBS News.

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Video Description From YouTube Source: We are now hearing from a direct witness who was in Benghazi on 9/11/12 when terrorists attacked the US Consulate and safe house and hearing for the first time that the terrorists said "We're here to kill Americans," which is exactly what they did when murdering four Americans, including the US Ambassador to Libya.

CBS correspondent Lara Logan spoke with a British citizen, who had been hired to train the Libyan guards at the U.S. mission. He calls himself Morgan Jones to protect his identity.

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» WATCH Did Obama Stage “Faint” At His Press Conference?
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The National Security Agency (NSA) cannot spy on anyone, friend or foe, unless its activities are authorized by the White House. In short, for the low information voter, Barack Obama had to order it.

REMEMBERING NON-REVISED HISTORY: OCTOBER 27, 2013

John Basil Barnhill

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This Day In History 238 Years Ago
American War for Independence - October 27, 1775

King George III Speaks To Parliament
Of American Rebellion

On this day in 1775, King George III speaks before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss growing concern about the rebellion in America, which he viewed as a traitorous action against himself and Great Britain. He began his speech by reading a "Proclamation of Rebellion" and urged Parliament to move quickly to end the revolt and bring order to the colonies.

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Unfortunately for George III, Thomas Paine's anti-monarchical argument in the pamphlet, Common Sense, published in January 1776, proved persuasive to many American colonists. The two sides had reached a final political impasse and the bloody War for Independence soon followed. » Full Article

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