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RUSSELL SANDERS

12-18-2021

CHRISTMAS MYTHS – LESSON 2

THE WISE MEN- PART 1

Yesterday we dispelled the manger scene myth of the presence of animals such as donkeys, cows, camels, or any other animals. Only sheep were allowed in the Migdal Eder “tower of the flock” sheepfold.

Today we deal with the wise men. We often see them shown in manger scenes. There were no wisemen present at the manger when Jesus was born. Nor does the Bible say there were three of them. It also does not say that one of them was black as you see shown in many nativity scenes and images. So, who were these wisemen? From where did they come? How did they know of the birth of a great king?

They came from “the east,” namely from Chaldea. The Chaldeans had prior reputations for many centuries as “wisemen” or “magi.” Yes, “magi” comes from the same root word from which we get “magician.” They had a history of understanding things from supernatural sources, especially from the stars and constellations. They were astronomers who understood the alignment of stars and planets. (Not like today’s astrologers that get their information from the dark side.) Their reputation was so strong that their services were sought out by rulers far and wide. The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar had them in his service. They served as far away as North Africa.

Chaldea was located in the southernmost part of Babylon (present-day Iraq). The Chaldean wisemen of Nebuchadnezzar’s time were under the authority and probably the tutelage of the Hebrew prophet Daniel. The kings had spoken highly of Daniel’s God. (Nebuchadnezzar, Darius, and Cyrus.) Daniel’s influence was felt throughout the Babylonian Empire. They would have known of Isaiah’s prophecy of a great ruler to arise in Israel.

The bible indicates in places that God has a master plan that is shown in the stars. This is what the Magi of Chaldea focused on. That is how they knew the prophesied king had been born in Israel when His star appeared. They promptly set about to organize a caravan to go honor the newborn king. It probably took a while to get everything together and to confirm who all were able to make the long journey.

Tomorrow we will look at that journey. We will also discuss the special connection between these Magi and Israel.

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HELEN SANDERS

12-18-2021

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER?

This is a question that is asked over and over again. Why do Christians suffer? Many people get terribly upset with God when bad things happen.

Jesus has not promised us that there would never be any suffering. In fact, he said quite the opposite. If you think the Christian life is a life free of suffering you are grossly mistaken. The modern church rarely teaches the suffering side of a Christian, but we need to hear it.

In Matthew 10 Jesus tells his 12 disciples in verse 16, “Behold; I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as dove.” I would have to say that most of us would not want to be around wolves. They stalk, they strike, they bite, and they devour.

Jesus goes on to say in verse 17, “But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.” He is letting his disciples know that being a follower will not be easy. Those in the “church” will scourge you. To scourge means to be whipped. He wasn’t saying this figuratively. He was letting them know they would experience physical beating or flogging if they followed him.

Verse 21 goes on to say, “And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.” You think you have family problems? Well, this was a serious admonition given by the Lord. Not everyone in your family will love you. Some will turn against you and want to see you dead. Not friendly fire!

Verse 22 says, “and ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake; but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”

You see, there is hope. Suffering is part of the “normal” Christian life. But our hope is that we will see Jesus one day. We can also walk in confidence that Psalm 34:19 is a promise. It says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” The word afflictions means trouble, sorrow, grief, harm, hurt, mischief, distress. In spite of this we can be confident that God is with us in these times.

Perhaps you are going through a hard time right now. Maybe people have lied about you or betrayed you. Perhaps those that you were closest to have turned their backs on you. You can be confident that the Lord is with you and will bring you through this. He has promised to deliver us out of all these afflictions. How long will it take? I cannot give you an answer to that. Just like the apostle Paul said, faith and patience inherit the promises. Keep the faith with patience, and the promise will come. (Hebrews 6:12)

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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION:

Which president organized the Citizens Cornet Band to play at rallies for both parties?

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Warren G. Harding

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Warren G. Harding

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Bill Clinton

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Calin Coolidge

25% answered with:

I honestly do not know the answer

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TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me"

II Corinthians 12:9 KJV

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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE CHALLENGE

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell what he had, give it to the poor and also do this ?

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A PROPHETIC WORD

AS GIVEN TO HELEN SANDERS

12-6-2020

PURIFICATION FIRES

For this is the hour that things are about to change. For I am bringing things into place for my return saith the Lord. I am bringing purification to my people, my church, and to the world. This time it will not come with a flood, but it will come with fire. Both in the natural and in the spirit realm. For there are many things that need to be burned away to bring forth the purity that I desire saith the Lord. For in this hour it may seem painful as these things are removed but I would say to you that the burning must take place.

Are you willing to be purified my child? Would you stand before me on that great wedding day with spots and blemishes or are you willing to have them removed. I would say that your desire is to please me, and therefore this is necessary. Do not think that it is the big things alone that I am removing for that would not be the case. For I look at the deep areas of your being and I will remove those little things too that have hindered your walk and hindered the purity I so desire.

Do not look at the fires as your enemy. Look at the fire as being purification. As with Esther of long ago, it took the purification process to come before the wedding so I shall do it with you. Draw close to me in these hours saith the Lord and feel the comfort of my Holy Spirit through the process. For there is nothing that I would have you do unwillingly. I would say yield your entire being to the process so you will come forth as pure, fine gold, prepared for me the soon coming bridegroom.

I love you my child and would have you know that this hour will bring a newness of life to you and those around you through the process. So, come to me and spend time with me as we go through this process together saith the Lord.

Apostle Pat Murray

12-17-2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

It may have been said by the onlookers that the enemy has knocked you down. Oh, but what they did not know was that it was only for a season. Now on a side note...That dirty ole devil rejoiced prematurely because he’d gotten you DOWN; But one thing for certain he could never get you OUT. Another surprise that came in spite of all his evil plans was... The dude had failed and he wasn’t successful at taking you down nor did he win by knocking you out. Then to add even further insult to his injury he soon realized he’d actually done you a great big favor. Although you were indeed down for just a bit...He had not hurt you but he had actually helped you. Much to his dismay he saw that you were taking full advantage of your time out; And you were able to get your second wind and go over your new and improved game plan for your life. In the meantime, God was breathing renewed strength and peace into your body and into your soul. Yes, He was giving you everything you needed for your victorious comeback. Let it be known to all your haters, the devil and his helpers...Their plans just did not work. Despite their press release regarding your current condition; You did not have a setback...You were just resting for a comeback. Yes, they may have thought they were taking you down and putting out...But you were only being prepared for a taking up and a taking over.

Is this a Prelude to the beast in Revelation?

These are pictures of a statue made for the United Nations. It looks suspiciously like the beast mentioned in Daniel and Revelation.

Interestisng enough, it is called "Peace and Safety."

In I Thessalonians 5:3 it says, "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comething upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape."

We are definitely living out end time scenarios and we need to be prepared for what is coming

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