In Spirit & Truth

The request of Esther to see the sons of Haman put to death can come off rather harsh without context. However, students of Scripture might be quick to remember Israel's history. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us how Esther's request was in order to fulfill King Saul's duty to wipe out the Amalekites centuries ago.

As you're listening today, it's important that you ask yourself the question...do I know Jesus? Have I confessed and repented of my sins and received forgiveness from God? As we learned in the last edition of the Mid East Prophecy Update...this is one of the main purposes for these updates. To ensure that as many people as possible will come to know Jesus.

Today Pastor JD reminds us what the purpose and heart of the Mid East Prophecy Update is...the equipping of the saints and the redemption of the lost. As you well know, Pastor JD always closes each Prophecy Update by sharing the Gospel. Today Pastor JD shares with us why this is so very important. And yes...it is directly related to the days in which we live.

Many of us have probably caught on to the constant attack against truth and absolutes. If truth can indeed be recognized as a subjective opinion, then all surrounding claims to said truth can be dismantled. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us how God's truth is the pillar and foundation to all of existence, without which, everything falls apart.

Whenever we go through a trial or seemingly hopeless situation in life, it can be easy for us to forget just who it is that's on our side. In the case of the Jews in Assyria, they were more than likely fearful of the onslaught they were about to face. In today's message, Pastor JD reminds us that with God on our side, no weapon formed against us shall prevail!

While certain situations can seem rather disastrous, we often can't help but to look for meaning and purpose behind them. From simple hindsight to life lessons, we often try to grow from our challenges. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us how God redeems life's biggest challenges to further His Kingdom and bring glory to His name.

The question of why evil exists is a question that's common to both believers and non-believers alike. However, where we look to find the reasons and answers makes all the difference in the world. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us how the sovereignty of God prevails over all evil and how His hand protects those who He call His own.

As many of you know the royal wedding was quite the event. TV and social media exploded with coverage. Today Pastor JD reminds us that there's a wedding coming that will far surpass the royal wedding that we recently witnessed here on earth...the wedding between Jesus and His bride...the Church. Will you be a part of that bride?

Many have cited the Scripture that refers to those that are surrounding the nation of Israel as being motivated by the spoil that exists in the land. What is this spoil? Pastor JD has shared before and will share again today...simply remove the SP from spoil and you'll find the answer. The spoil in Israel is the oil.

While Hollywood can be rather controversial, we often can't help but think how cinema could portray certain biblical accounts. From the account of creation to the book of Revelation, there's definitely a fair share of amazing topics. In today's message, Pastor JD helps us to better understand the emotional and political tensions of the strife being caused by Haman.

Many of us have heard people ask why God allows evil if He's actually perfect and just. To be perfectly honest, many of us as believers have probably asked the same question at some point. In today's message, Pastor JD reminds us that while we might feel discouraged by evil, the day is soon coming when God will bring justice.

When's the last time you came before God and prayed for something many would find outrageous or simply too big? For many of us, we tend to limit God's capabilities due to the lack of faith in our prayer. In today's message, Pastor JD reminds us that no prayer is too big for the God who created the Heavens and the Earth by His Word!

Whenever we face a trial or go through a struggle, one of the last things we wan't to hear is to be patient and wait. For many of us, patience is something we struggle with regardless of our situation. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the patience and faith of Esther and teaches us the importance of waiting on The Lord.

With so much happening around the world...especially in the middle east, it's important that we keep our eyes focused on the LORD's return. There's literally NOTHING that needs to place before Jesus can return. At this point, it is simply in the hands of the Father. But, make no mistake...the time is drawing near!

How much time do we have left? Is there time to delay confessing your sins and repenting? Is there time to wait to accept Jesus as your LORD and Savior? While no one can say the day or the hour of the LORD's return...friends...it appears to be RIGHT around the corner! Jesus could return at any time. The BIG questions is: Are you ready?

All throughout history the Jewish people have faced countless attacks, both on an individual level as well as national. While some might suggest that hatred towards Jewish people is merely racist or prejudice, there's far more at stake. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the demonic nature behind the persecution of the Jews.

Many of us have probably looked back at previous trials and asked ourselves why we even doubted God's faithfulness. While they might've seemed unbearable at the time, God always came through. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the faith of Mordecai who having been on the brink of execution trusted God to deliver the Jews.

Some of the challenges we face in life can leave us feeling absolutely crushed and without hope. From terminal illness to our lives being flipped upside down, it's understandable that we lose hope at times. However, in today's message, Pastor JD encourages us by reminding us that God always has the final word and is always in control.

The records of Israel's history play a powerful role in warning us of the dangers of turning away from God. From false idol worship, adultery, or covetousness, Israel suffered greatly for their sins. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us the importance of dealing with our sin with the utmost diligence to avoid it's consequences.

The Bible is full of symbols that point to Jesus. Today Pastor JD again explores the symbolism that we see in Jewish tradition. Have you ever considered the symbolism in the Jewish wedding traditions? The parallels are beyond fascinating! Today we'll see that these parallels perfectly picture the return of Jesus!

The Bible speaks of a great falling away of the church in the days leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. There are some that believe that this is not something that is going to happen. Today Pastor JD explores this idea. He emphatically teaches and believes that the great falling away will definitely happen before Jesus raptures His Bride.

Many of us would agree that it would be great to know the outcome of a trial or crisis ahead of time. However, due to our finite nature, we really only have hindsight to reflect on and learn from. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on how God often uses the crises of life to prepare us for great and marvelous works which glorify His name.

Many of us are familiar with the old saying “you can't judge a book by its cover.” Whether or not the cover is attractive, the content could end up being rather unappealing. In today's message, Pastor JD introduces us to Esther, who being beautiful on the outside, was truly a beauty on the inside. In our study, we're reminded that no amount of external beauty can compensate for an ugly heart.

Many of us would agree that each and every one of us appreciates respect. In some cases we often end up acting as though we're entitled to it. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the horrible decree of King Ahasuerus. In our study, we learn the importance of earning the respect we desire by loving those who we desire it from.

We are in uncharted waters my friends!!! Our president, Donald Trump, has declared that the United States Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem. How can this be!?!?!? And what will it cost the nation of Israel? Is this a good thing? Pastor JD will answer these questions and more as he shares today.

Is it possible that the biggest deal for one of the biggest businessman of our time could be peace in the middle east? President Donald Trump is pressing hard to broker what he calls, his Big Deal...peace in the middle east. However, we know that peace will NEVER come to the middle east until Jesus returns and rules and reigns.

Many events in history can leave us speculating over why it is they happened in the first place. From the actions of an individual to an entire nation, we sometimes wonder what inspired them. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us about a factor we often overlook when it comes to significant events in history. The sovereign hand of God.

After years of ceremonial uncleanness the Levitical priests had to go through ceremonial cleansing before they could offer praises to God. Pastor JD will be teaching about how God blessed the returning exiles once they began following the dictates of the Law again. He will tell us about our need to remain pure so we can worship God properly, too.

As followers and disciples of Christ, we're called to be witnesses to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, many of us tend to treat witnessing as if there should be a separate time and place for it. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us how witnessing is constant in our work ethic, family, and social lives each and every day.

We try to make long-range decisions with our children in mind, but honestly, we mainly hope it works out for them because we probably won’t be around. Pastor JD will be teaching from a passage in Nehemiah, where it is inferred that a decision some Israelites made to leave exile and return to their homeland worked out well for their descendants.

We haven’t always done or said the right thing, even when we “promised” to do it – and usually more than once. The Israelites did the same thing, and Pastor JD will be teaching about one of those instances. We, like Israel, want to do right by God but either through neglect and apathy or outright rebellion we end up on the wrong trail.

It has become customary for Pastor JD to share the Gospel at the close of every prophecy update. Why is that? It's because, like many of us, Pastor JD senses even more so the times that we are in...things are getting more serious each passing day. The prophecies of the last days are falling into place all around us. TODAY is the day of salvation!!!

After years of ceremonial uncleanness the Levitical priests had to go through ceremonial cleansing before they could offer praises to God. Pastor JD will be teaching about how God blessed the returning exiles once they began following the dictates of the Law again. He will tell us about our need to remain pure so we can worship God properly, too.

We haven’t always done or said the right thing, even when we “promised” to do it – and usually more than once. The Israelites did the same thing, and Pastor JD will be teaching about one of those instances. We, like Israel, want to do right by God but either through neglect and apathy or outright rebellion we end up on the wrong trail.

The Israelites in Nehemiah’s day made the decision to begin to trust God again, unlike their parents. Pastor JD will be teaching about our need to do the same thing. We need to consciously choose to put our full dependence on God. In everything from our health to our finances, our families, we need to trust God to do His best for us.

The important question in our lives is, will we trust God? Pastor JD will be teaching about the Israelites in Nehemiah’s time addressing that question after years of exile and slavery. Their leaders chose to answer in the affirmative, and put their names down to show everyone their strength of resolve. We will be challenged to do the same.

Though it isn't mentioned often...did you know that according to Bible prophecy there are very few things that remain that need to take place before Jesus returns for His bride? One of those things is the COMPLETION of those who comprise His bride. For those that don't know Jesus...we're waiting for you. When the very last person who will receive Jesus receives Him, it will be complete.

Is Damascus just a mouse click away from annihilation? We know that the Scriptures speak of this happening in the very last days and we do see this country being threatened on every side. Pastor JD continues to analyze various news sources to see just how close we are to actually seeing this happen! Look up friends...Jesus is coming soon!

The Israelites in Nehemiah’s day made the decision to begin to trust God again, unlike their parents. Pastor JD will be teaching about our need to do the same thing. We need to consciously choose to put our full dependence on God. In everything from our health to our finances, our families, we need to trust God to do His best for us.

After years of ceremonial uncleanness the Levitical priests had to go through ceremonial cleansing before they could offer praises to God. Pastor JD will be teaching about how God blessed the returning exiles once they began following the dictates of the Law again. He will tell us about our need to remain pure so we can worship God properly, too.

We try to make long-range decisions with our children in mind, but honestly, we mainly hope it works out for them because we probably won’t be around. Pastor JD will be teaching from a passage in Nehemiah, where it is inferred that a decision some Israelites made to leave exile and return to their homeland worked out well for their descendants.

We haven’t always done or said the right thing, even when we “promised” to do it – and usually more than once. The Israelites did the same thing, and Pastor JD will be teaching about one of those instances. We, like Israel, want to do right by God but either through neglect and apathy or outright rebellion we end up on the wrong trail.

Things are continuing to heat up in Syria. Our government's military response to the use of chemical weapons has been swift and fierce. How will this affect the tentative peace that we currently have with Russia? It seems that President Trump and Vladimir Putin are at stand off. We need to remember to put our hope in Jesus and not a man.

Isaiah seventeen is again at the forefront of discussion in today's edition of the Mid-East Prophecy Update. Obviously the missile strikes by our military in Syria are taking center stage on the world scene. What does this mean? How will Russia respond to these missile strikes? How does this relate to Bible prophecy? Pastor JD will answer these questions and more today.

We try to make long-range decisions with our children in mind, but honestly, we mainly hope it works out for them because we probably won’t be around. Pastor JD will be teaching from a passage in Nehemiah, where it is inferred that a decision some Israelites made to leave exile and return to their homeland worked out well for their descendants.

We haven’t always done or said the right thing, even when we “promised” to do it – and usually more than once. The Israelites did the same thing, and Pastor JD will be teaching about one of those instances. We, like Israel, want to do right by God but either through neglect and apathy or outright rebellion we end up on the wrong trail.

The Israelites in Nehemiah’s day made the decision to begin to trust God again, unlike their parents. Pastor JD will be teaching about our need to do the same thing. We need to consciously choose to put our full dependence on God. In everything from our health to our finances, our families, we need to trust God to do His best for us.

The important question in our lives is, will we trust God? Pastor JD will be teaching about the Israelites in Nehemiah’s time addressing that question after years of exile and slavery. Their leaders chose to answer in the affirmative, and put their names down to show everyone their strength of resolve. We will be challenged to do the same.

It has become second nature to Pastor JD to share the Gospel at the close of each and every Prophecy Update. And today's edition does not depart from this. Perhaps you're listening and you're in fear because of all the things that are happening on the global stage. Today Pastor JD will give you the answer to deal with that fear you're struggling with.

Why would the crown prince of Saudi Arabia BACK Israel? Saudi Arabia is generally understood to be an enemy of Israel because it is an extremely orthodox Muslim country. And yet this crown prince has spoken out publicly against the nuclear arms deal that was crafted by the Obama administration.