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Episode Notes In this live stream we will be talking about struggling with blasphemous 'invasive' thoughts in one's mind, having statues of Jesus in our homes, the power of the disciples, "once saved always saved", and more!

Episode Notes PART 2 IS OUT NOW: As the early church evolved and the separation between Judaism and Christianity grew... more and more lies about Jesus started spreading both within Judaism and Christianity itself. In some circles, the true Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus Christ) from the first-century was replaced with a character fashioned after the ideals of men who were trying to make Jesus in their own image. The Messiah was now no longer Jewish, He didn't even like Jewish people, and He came to replace them with gentiles. He now also came to abolish some of God's key commandments. These beliefs were some of the lies that were perpetrated. Sometimes with good intentions yet lack of knowledge, sometimes with bad intentions. In this episode, we will uncover historical writings to discover more of the lies about Jesus even alive today, anti-semitism in the early church fathers, replacement theology, the history of the biblical feast days and sabbath, how to be a light to our Jewish brothers and sisters, and more! WATCH PART 1: https://youtu.be/-LR8vjtF4IA

Episode Notes OUT NOW: The first episode in a multi-part series that rediscovers what the early church looked like, why some of its ways are absent in Modern Christianity, and how we can return to the walk of the first-century disciples. Judaism & Christianity today stands separated as two distinctly separate religions, but it may surprise you that this was not always the case. A gradual separation occurred from the first century as the years passed by due to various important-to-know reasons. The theological consequences were great - and not always for the better. In both Judaism & Christianity today, it can be easy to forget that Jesus was born, lived, and died as a Jew. He never came to start a brand new religion, but rather to continue the story God started with mankind from the beginning. Large parts of the world have been robbed of the true identity of the Messiah. But today, He is reaching out to restore it back again, so that the true followers of Jesus may finally drive the Jews to jealousy for their Messiah once again, just as Paul prophesied it would happen. Watch the full series as it releases on https://youtube.com/riseonfire and https://riseonfire.com

Something was introduced in our lifetimes, promised to unite people in a divided world: Social Media. But did it bring false promises? Today, that mandate is nothing more than pretense, and social media is becoming one of the greatest dangers of the 21st century - to both us and our impressionable children. What if there's a bigger picture we're not seeing? What if, in the spiritual realm, the enemy (Satan) has a very real plan with this all? To shift our character, ideologies, and worldview more into his image. Let's explore this in this teaching worthy of sharing with everyone close to you.

Episode Notes Sometimes when trying to reach people with the gospel, things don't turn out the way we'd hope. God doesn't "show up" with a miracle the way we hoped, the person doesn't get as excited as we hoped, and eventually, we feel like a failure. "What did I do wrong?" we wonder. In this teaching, we will explore 4 tips and warnings to consider when trying to be a witness of truth to the lost.

For many of us growing up, we were taught that baptism is "initiation into the church", the first symbolic step in becoming part of our denomination. But is that what scripture teaches the purpose of baptism is? Unfortunately, because of a lack of understanding and knowledge surrounding baptism in some groups, it has been robbed of its power. Let's see what scripture really says the purpose of baptism is.

Today, some are rising up stating that we cannot trust the Bible in our homes - that it has been corrupted and books have been inserted or taken out by evil men. In this short video, I'd like to discuss why I personally believe God did in fact preserve the Bible. And it has everything to do with having faith in God. Jesus affirmed the Torah, Prophets and Psalms: “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. (Luke 24:44-45)

You have heard it said that "you are the temple", but what does that really mean? A study of the tabernacle reveals that it has everything to do with your created purpose of manifesting His Kingdom on Earth in all places at all times. The veil is torn! It's time to live like it! This revelation can shake your being and change the mindset by which you live life forever.

Yeshua is coming back for an equally yoked bride - a people imitating Him. But even more specifically: He is coming back for a spotless virgin that has a light, a bride who kept herself busy waiting for her bridegroom by being a spring of living water welling up to eternal life. In this teaching, we discover how Yeshua continuously hinted at the feast of tabernacles throughout His miracles and encounters with people - from the healing of the blind man, to the wedding of Cana, to the Samaritan woman and beyond!

We did a live stream for the day of atonement. Come join us as we repent before the King and look to Him for atonement!

Often when there is a lot of world events going on around us, we naturally tend to look most towards what we see. While important to be awake, don't get too distracted. The enemy is also busy with the things we don't see. Ask yourself, what is it the enemy's camp is up to that I DON'T SEE? The answer may be right in front of you and more obvious than you think, and it has everything to do with our children.

God is blowing the trumpet, He is calling your name. To walk as His Son in a time like this, in Spirit & Truth. This is the great awakening coming across believers today! The restoration of the model of the early church to today, the return to the root of our Faith. Here is this year's feast of trumpets teaching. We must look up in a time like this! Have an amazing feast of trumpets!

Some of the Questions we will be talking about in this live stream: Q1: Is Matthew 24 for Jews only? Q2: The Pre-Tribulation Rapture - A "hidden mystery" hidden exclusively in parables? Q3: In Revelation, why are there people already in the air when God comes down to pour out His wrath? Q4: Some say the Church isn’t mentioned after Revelation 4, because we’re raptured before tribulation occurs. Is this true? Q5: Did Irenaeus teach a pre-tribulation rapture in the early church?

Years ago we surrounded the television to watch the latest Hollywood movie called "Left Behind". For many Christians around the world, this was the first time where they could visualize what the end times might look like. But was it an accurate representation of what scripture teaches? The world is a troubled place and always has been. Now more than ever people are searching for answers regarding the end of the world. So, what does the Bible really teach about the end, and especially that moment of believers being gathered to the heavens? One thing is for sure, the world WILL end, the trumpets WILL blow. But will you expect it, or be caught off guard?

We live in a world with more distractions and forms of entertainment than ever before. With that comes an ever-growing temptation to focus on lesser things, even leading to laziness and unhealthy procrastinations where we never get anything done. Do everything (even the mundane) as unto the Lord: If God was the one who gave you every assignment, would you complete it as one who is driven, or would you allow laziness to steal your calling? The choice is yours.

Did you know the covenant God made with us through Jesus was not just about providing salvation but includes promises of financial provision? I'm not talking about the "prosperity gospel" I am talking about what it means to have a Father-Son relationship with a Father who cares more than your employer, government, or the world. And the Bible is full of hope for those worried about the future, if only we knew where to look. God feeds sparrows, clothed lilies, and even provided coin from the fish's mouth. In this teaching we will unpack deep revelation upon revelation about God's promises of provision for us, and I share some personal testimony miracles. You don't want to miss this one!

In this live stream, I'd like to share an incredible revelation regarding God's provision, and why Jesus chose to pay the temple taxes using the coin from the fish's mouth.

God made known He will one day gather the fruit of His Kingdom from places He did not even scatter seed (Matt 25:24). While God scatters seed, it is the winds of the Holy Spirit that carry it to new unexpected places where God raises unexpected people to walk out His divine callings. The concept is simple: Some seeds take no root and die, some seeds fall on good ground and bear much fruit, some seeds grow but never bear much fruit at all. As people, we each have a Kingdom "credit score", if we use the little God entrusted to us well, He gives us much more because we are trustworthy. If we are not trustworthy with what He gave (because we do not trust God for the miracle of producing fruit in our life), the little we have will be taken away and given to another (Matt 25:29). Walk by faith! If you stumble in your weaknesses yet know He made you with them all, how could your weakness stand in His way of using you mightily? You were made for Him. But you must trust Him.

We are in a war. A constant battle surrounds us between good and evil. Satan moves strategically to try and poke for weaknesses to get into our lives and mold us into his image. He wants to destroy the image of God we have been made in. He is after your character: Who you are, how you act. He wants to use you as his vessel. He wants to manipulate others through you, for you to use others for your own gain, to care about yourself more than others, to be critical, jealous, angry, and hateful. God wants the opposite. But perhaps the most concerning is that Satan tries to do these things undercover without your knowledge, especially if you consider yourself a believer. Is your character being used as a vessel for good, or evil? This is a vital message for teenagers, young and older adults alike!

The law is holy and good but must be used for what it was intended for. The accuser (Satan) brings guilt, shame & condemnation through the misuse of the law even unto those who are no longer under it. What does it really mean that we are "not under the law"? Understanding the freedom from condemnation we have in Christ is essential for us to be able to walk out our wonderful and powerful God-given callings in confidence, instead of living in unworthiness to serve God, shame, and other lies of the enemy. In this short video, we discuss this freedom we can experience in Christ!

The arrival of the Internet ushered in a change in culture and the way we view and share information. Before, to become a "teacher" on the things of God you had to go out of your way to do so. Today, it's all a click away and then our words are published for the world to see. But if we teach, are we called? Should we be? Just because teaching the masses has become easier than ever before, doesn't mean we should. The Bible has strong words against the idle and careless teaching that sometimes litters our feeds. For many, they may find that their "social media life" will be their disaster at God's throne. We need to develop a greater fear of God, His Word, and understand whether He truly qualified us personally to become a teacher.

In this teaching PD details the nature of "Generational Curses" as scripture outlines it: The consequences of sin that can span generations in more ways than we realize. When God said: "The life is in the blood", He hinted at how what we live out - good or evil - will be in our blood, and what is in our blood can be carried over generations, unless the curse is broken through Yeshua.

Speaking in Tongues is one of the more mysterious spiritual gifts, and because of this, it has even been feared by some believers. Some fear that they might accidentally "curse God" or "speak from a different spirit." Paul demonstrates, it is possible to speak in tongues without having the interpretation yourself (1 Cor 14:13), so how do we walk out this gift with the peace that we do so in purity and in worship to God? Because of these fears, the gift of tongues has been forbidden in some circles and the Holy Spirit quenched, but is this the desire of God? Is it not in the welcoming of Holy Spirit, and the practice of spiritual gifts with discernment that we can avoid evil spirits in the first place? I hope this video answers any questions you may have regarding this gift!

Join me live now as I pray for you and the nations live.

In this live broadcast, we will be answering various questions sent in by listeners, including the topic of casting out demons, the mark of the beast, being a bold witness for the gospel, and more.

A video to share with your New Age friends! Another world exists outside of this one, much bigger and more influential than many realize, comprised of two kingdoms with a battle between good and evil. The Kingdom of Light is holy, pure, honest, and true. But the kingdom of darkness is continually trying to disguise itself as "good" through crafty lies to deceive man. As witchcraft increases and is being practiced more openly than ever before, it is important for us to distinguish the light from the darkness. Many believe in so-called gods, but what are the Ways that the One True God prescribes His people to worship and honor Him by? And what are the ways of sorcery that he calls an abomination? In this teaching, we discover the spiritual realm and the angels & demons that function therein, the various forms of witchcraft to beware of today, and how we can be an instrument of the battle for the right Kingdom.

When God sent out the 12 disciples to cast out demons, heal the sick, raise the dead and cleanse lepers, He didn't promise that it would be easy. In fact, human nature being confronted with these seemingly "impossible" instructions, even from God, can bring great fear. These instructions, while beautiful (as they bring life) can seem scary, because we are the ones they were assigned to. This kind of instruction also isn't new. God wants the best for us, promised lands flowing with milk and honey, but sometimes a giant will stand in the way. But the question is will you give in to the fears that may come upon you when faced with that giant? Or will you trust in the promises of God? Join me in this teaching as we discover the amazing parallel's found within scripture between the 12 disciples and 12 spies; and what they teach us about giants, fear and deliverance - especially within the realm of the Great Commission. Numbers 13 - 15 Torah Portion: Shelach | Send | שלח

God is calling warriors. People who are willing to be bold for His Kingdom, and who are faithful and unafraid of walking in the power of His Holy Spirit. Join me with Victor LaBarbera LIVE today at 6:00PM as we share inspiring testimonies of how God is doing this, and discuss how we enter a walk with Holy Spirit operating in our lives. If He did it before, surely He desires to do it again - even through you! Speaker: PD Vander Westhuizen Guest Speaker: Victor LaBarbera

I am so excited to announce to you all something that has been in the works for a long time by an incredibly devoted and hard-working group of people who made this possible: the Spanish translation of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth book! “Reencendiendo Espíritu y Verdad” is now available to all! GET IT HERE: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com/Spanish

The recent killing of George Floyd by a police officer sparked protests and even violent riots across the United States. The god of this world (Satan) takes joy in segregation, discrimination, violence, and all expressions of hatred. While the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob takes joy in our unity, patience, and love for all people and righteousness. Unbeknown to many, Jesus faced many of the same problems rooted in hate that we face today. There were many "flames on the rise" in the first century and Jesus chose to strategically respond to them in order to teach us how to respond to similar sins in our times. In this teaching, we will discuss the historical and cultural context of one of Jesus' most famous encounters to better understand what God expects of us these pressing times. How you act today matters in light of eternity and you may not even know it - you are being tested as His Bride, but how will you respond?

In some movements, certain, or all spiritual gifts are thrown aside as unimportant. This is a grave error and leads to a lack of power in the lives of believers, causing them to struggle to walk out the commission given by the Messiah. In this teaching, we will discuss one of the biggest reasons some are unable to powerfully walk in spiritual gifts, and how to get rid of this barrier so we may enter into walking in the gift Father has set apart for us.

Many modern believers have found themselves in a religion that has drifted from the exciting normality of the first-century church. The Holy Spirit's role was recognized as absolutely necessary in the life of every believer for them to make a valuable contribution to the Body of Christ through their own spiritual gifts. Holy Spirit didn't get a "sideline role" as we often see today but was valued to be just as important as Jesus' dwelling with men in the flesh was. This is what it is supposed to look like and why Jesus said it is "good" for Him to go and Holy Spirit to take His place in terms of the earthy presence. John the Baptist prophesied that there will come one after him who will baptize in the Holy Spirit and Fire. What is this Holy Spirit and Fire baptism, and how does it impact our lives? You may be surprised to learn how this has a lot to do with what the Bible teaches regarding sacrifices within Jesus' priesthood, and spiritual gifts. And once we understand the importance of spiritual gifts and sacrifice, this revelation drives us deeper in communion with Him so we may make His Holy Spirit an even more integral part of our lives than what modern-day believers may consider "normal". May the 'new normal' be that Holy Spirit gets on the forefront of our lives to empower us to be effective and powerful warriors for God's Kingdom.

Just before the crucifixion Jesus told His disciples to take swords as they were leaving for the garden. But why would Jesus instruct them to take swords, only to later correct Peter for using it as he cuts the ear of the high priests' servant? In this teaching, we will discuss this question in relation to biblical prophecy, knowing the will of God, being zealous like Peter, and the relevance of the Garden of Gethsemane to this event. I hope this revelation blesses you as it has me!

From perhaps the beginning, Satan has tried to implant a religious spirit in our hearts - one of pride, self-seeking, and one that hates the workings of the Holy Spirit. And unfortunately, the religious spirit is hard to detect by those who have it. In this video, we will look at various attributes of the religious spirit so you may audit your heart to easily identify any of its influence in your life. Freedom from a religious spirit will mean more of His Holy Spirit this Pentecost!

We often find that the physical observances the Father asks us to do, while important, are only the "tip of the iceberg". What He is sometimes even more interested in is the transformation of our hearts and learning of the intended spiritual lessons that come with the physical observances. And the book of Leviticus is no different. While it has often been considered as too "weird", inapplicable or even incompatible to our modern lives. That perspective misses perhaps most of the purpose of the Levitical instructions. That is: To teach us about making sacrifices, which we ought to do for our Father even today. In this teaching, we will uncover some of the amazing depth Leviticus teaches us regarding sacrifices and how it is applicable to our lives today. Torah Portion: Emor / Say / אמור

Those who reject Paul as a False Apostle typically cite a large number of "reasons" to attempt to persuade the reader that their case is stronger. However, if their stance was correct, they would only need one: That the rest of the apostles denied Paul. But the opposite is true, and this actually becomes one of the strongest reasons for how we know Paul is a true Apostle! See the proof text discussed in this video.

We are entering an age where more and more false prophets will start arising. Last year at the feast of Sukkot in Texas, I spoke on this very idea, and we are seeing it come to fruition in 2020. These false prophets will be allowed by God to go forth to test His people, to see where their hearts are (Deut 13). These false prophets will also be used by the enemy to accomplish certain goals and deceive in certain ways. I hope this teaching edifies you in understanding the deceptions of the enemy in this season so you may defend you and your family against false and dangerous teaching.

A week ago, "Christian Truthers" released a teaching titled, "50 Reasons to Never Quote Paul Again." The video attempted to prove that Paul is a false apostle, that we should treat him as such, and throw out all his books from our Bibles. Some people who listened to this teaching were persuaded by a few of the "arguments." This was a distressing observation, as the points raised in the teaching were incredibly weak. I joined with David Wilber (119 Ministries) to discuss this teaching in-depth as well as the real dangers of calling Paul a false apostle. Contrary to what some have suggested, this is not a light matter. This teaching is incredibly dangerous, and we explain why in this video. May this study bless you and edify you with knowledge so that when these teachings arise again in the future, you will be prepared for it.

Jesus told us to remain childlike for a reason. Sometimes we get too "grown-up" and "mature" for our own good. We take pride in our understanding of complex theological concepts, or superb knowledge. But do we do the basics? Could it be that we sometimes try to chew meat before we even have teeth? And then we end up going hungry because we can't truly apply what we've learned; because we don't know the basics yet. Sometimes we need milk, not solid food. What is it that you need today? I hope this short teaching will help you answer that question.

Recently I overheard an interview with a man who said that he "converted to flat earth in 3 minutes" after he heard of the theory. He stated that after all the things he's been lied to before, from things concerning his religion to other lies by the government, he can't trust anything he's been taught anymore. And for that reason, he simply concluded that this conspiracy theory is another that "must be true. ", even without further research. And it made me think, how susceptible are we to quickly accept untried new ideas, even potentially untrue ideas, when we already have a lack of trust? As believers, we are called to pursue truth by evaluating the evidence set forth by 2 - 3 witnesses as scripture mandates. It is when we set aside this requirement to rather be led by our emotions, or potential trust issues, that we could be led astray by our own flesh. I hope this short video blesses you to think regarding how easily you accept new information, and whether you do conduct the appropriate research. Especially in a time such as this where there are so many coronavirus conspiracy theories being promoted, good or bad.

The world is captivated by the coronavirus. But thousands of years ago, God gave His yearly feast days to be kept forever. Why forever? Because He knew that as time goes on, and birth pains increase, the world will be captivated by more and more things to be afraid of. But He continuously calls His people to be captivated with His season. This is not the season of the Coronavirus! This is His. During the Passover season, we are focused on cleansing our homes from sin. But thereafter we need to look to the next feast: The Feast of First Fruits, where Jesus was resurrected from the dead to give the Holy Spirit. Now, it's not just about getting rid of sin but keeping it out by His Holy Spirit. This year, celebrating First Fruits will probably be more important than all the years before it for you, considering the great birth pain season we are in. Keeping this feast is God's spiritual call and preparation to ensure His "blood is on our doorpost" this year and our hearts are clean. Join PD in this teaching on celebrating the Feast of First Fruits.

For a time, many have assumed that walking in God's law is contrary to walking in the Spirit. This is because of Paul's fierce language against circumcision, which he calls a "yoke of slavery." He also says that anyone who tries to keep the law, is obligated to keep it all! So now, we must rather "walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:5). But what if the idea of "circumcision" Paul is addressing was not the biblical circumcision? What if Paul has never been against keeping any of God's law (Romans 3:31), but only when we do so for the wrong reasons? And what if, walking "by the flesh" is actually when we break God's law, while walking "in the Spirit" would be keeping it? It may sound crazy, but you will discover that this may actually be what scripture says. Join us in this episode of the Galatians series for a verse-by-verse study to see what Paul really meant, by reading his letters with us through a first-century perspective.

When Paul speaks of the story of Sarah & Hagar allegorically, some have thought that Paul is saying that anyone who tries the keep God's law, is trying to be a slave like Hagar. But this misunderstanding has come in because few truly understand the simple story of Sarah & Hagar in Scripture. When we understand what Abraham and Sarah's error was, we will be in a much better position to accurately interpret how Paul was using this famous story to teach us something very important. In this episode, we will discover Paul's writing's in the context of this old testament story. Some of What We Talk About: Are those who try to keep God's law a slave like Hagar? "You observe days and months and seasons and years!" Is Paul against the feast days and sabbath celebrations mentioned in the Bible?

Panic has captivated the world as various plagues sweep across it. Many have criticized churches for closing, others criticized others for desiring to go out and pray for the sick. Many have been in a panic, while others take on a more careless approach. But why is all of this happening, prophetically speaking? What is the biblical response of the believer suppose to look like? The Bible - it's stories and lessons - have clear answers to all of these timely questions. And in this video, we will unpack the current plagues in light of scripture to understand what Jesus expects of us to do at this time.

Paul famously called the Galatians "foolish" in his letter. This has often been taught to be due to their desire to follow God's law. But what if biblical and historical contexts teach us that they were foolish for starting to believe a prevalent lie circulating in the first century? It has also often been concluded that Paul's writings regarding the law as a "schoolmaster" downplays its importance in a believer's life - that the law was only important for a little while until Christ came. Is God's law today in opposition to the life and instructions of Christ? Or is the danger more simply in what we use law the for? Join PD & Christina in Part 2 of the Galatians Series for an in-depth discussion on this important chapter of the book. Some of the points discussed in this episode: Paul's famous, yet widely misunderstood explanation of the law as our "schoolmaster" The Covenants of God, and how they relate with one another and to our personal walks. What does "keeping the whole law but failing at one point causing us to break the law", mean in relation to whether we should keep God's law? What it meant for the "veil to be torn" in relation to the Abrahamic Covenant. ...and more!

Galatians is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and hard to understand books of the Bible. Without an understanding of the 1st-century culture - it's people and the issues Paul faced, it would be impossible to fully understand what Paul is teaching. This is simply because we are reading someone else's mail - the Galatians. In this series, we will uncover the history to reveal a deeper meaning to each of Paul's verses. And I think you'll see as we begin that this information has rarely ever been taught in churches - causing a drought of understanding Paul's letters accurately. But the Holy Spirit is bringing us back to the 1st-century church's understanding and walk. And when you read Paul's letter with new eyes, that is through Paul's own, instead of a 21st-century perspective, the scriptures will come alive and make sense like never before! In the first episode, we will look at what exactly this dangerous "different gospel" is that Paul is going to be speaking against in the book of Galatians. It is important to understand this, because if we think Paul is speaking about something he is not, we will struggle to refine our understanding of the true gospel of Christ. Amongst other things, we will discuss: History & Culture of Galatians The "Different Gospel" Does the Law Enslave? Circumcision in the First Century Why Paul Really Opposed Peter

In the midst of an outbreak such as the Coronavirus, it is easy to focus all our attention on physical preparations. But have you prepared spiritually?

A quick update on a recent announcement of spiritual attack. Thank you for your support in this season!

Hi brothers and sisters, This is the hardest video I’ve ever done from the over 300 videos on the Rise on Fire channel. Things have been very hard health wise and I have found myself in the wilderness. A place where I know only God can deliver me and give me nourishment. I believe the various things that have happened to me are no coincidence, it is spiritual attack by the enemy. I hope this video will give you clarity on the matter. Please consider me in your prayers. Many blessings in Messiah and see you again soon! PD

Let's be honest, there's one thing about this whole "relationship with God" thing that makes us really uncomfortable: We can't control Him. And that is terrifying sometimes. In the past, we created idols of wood and stone. They said and thought what we made them say and thought through our imaginations. But the One True Living God is not determined by our thoughts. He does what He wants, thinks what He wants; and even sees everything. Instead of those idols we made in our image, like clay in our hands, God does the opposite. He says we are made in His Image, and we are clay in His. He is the One who would now mold us, if we do not harden our hearts against Him. And no, you don't get to tell Him how you want to be molded, other than into His Image. You also don't get to pick which parts of Him you want, and which you don't - He is not like those idols. God is alive. If you want a dead idol like your flesh desires, go for it. But if you want God, give yourself fully over, ask Him to mold you, and don't harden your heart against Him this day.