In today’s chapter, we will read about finding lost things, stealing, etc. and what the Bible says about it here in this chapter. Is ‘Finder’s Keepers; Losers Weepers?’ Biblical?
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In today’s podcast, we read through and discuss what the Bible says about swearing oaths, or when we hear others swear an oath, and how that affects us.
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Millions hit by ‘monsoon on steroids’ as Pakistan suffers ‘worst flooding in its history’
The devastating floods in Pakistan are “probably the worst in the country’s history”, according to its prime minister, as the UN appeals for $160m (£136m) in emergency funding to help the nation.
Last Soviet Leader Gorbachev Dies Leaving World In Turmoil (Worthy News In-Depth)
Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the last Soviet Union leader who helped end the Cold War but saw his reforms crumble at the end of his life, has died at the age of 91.
Iran tries, fails to seize U.S. vessel in Persian Gulf in latest confrontation between two nations
Russian Shelling Kills 5 In Kharkiv Amid Ukraine Offensive – August 30, 2022
Dutch PM Ashamed About Deadly Treatment of Refugees – August 30, 2022
Russia To Expand Hungary’s Only Nuclear Plant – August 30, 2022
Russia announces joint military drills with China – August 30, 2022
Iran, Russia To Dominate World’s Gas Prices – August 30, 2022
Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In South – August 29, 2022
Christian Farmers Lose Land As Pakistan Floods Kill 1,000 – August 29, 2022
German Jewish Leader Warns of Potential ‘Antisemitic Scandal’ at World Council of Churches Assembly
As the World Council of Churches prepares for the opening of its General Assembly in the German city of Karlsruhe on Wednesday, a local Jewish leader has warned of the risk of antisemitic rhetoric at the event as delegates debate resolutions that are harshly critical of Israel.
Israeli strike destroyed over 1,000 Iran-made missiles in Syria
An airstrike Thursday on the Syrian city of Masyaf attributed to Israel hit a missile warehouse containing more than 1,000 Iranian-made missiles, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Saturday.
Satellite images show ‘extensive damage’ at Syrian missile site reportedly struck by Israel – August 28, 2022
Hezbollah’s September Deadline Could Lead to War – August 28, 2022
Historic First: Jews Enter Temple Mount Through Gate of the Tribes – August 28, 2022
US hints to Gantz it’s preparing military option against Iran, Israeli official says – August 28, 2022
California Passes Bill To Punish Doctors Who Spread COVID ‘Misinformation’
California passed a bill Monday to punish doctors accused of spreading COVID-19 “misinformation” and “disinformation.”
Michigan: Christian healthcare group files legal challenge against transgender treatment rules
A Christian non-profit healthcare organization in Michigan filed a federal lawsuit Monday to block new state regulations that would require its staff to violate their beliefs by providing “transition” treatment to patients identifying as transgender, the Washington Times reports.
Top-level FBI agent under fire for role in Hunter Biden investigation resigns
Timothy Thibault, a top-level FBI agent who had been under fire for his role in investigations regarding President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, resigned late last week and was walked out of the FBI, two U.S. officials confirmed.
Dutch Commando Shot Dead In US, Two Others Injured – August 29, 2022
2 Federal Courts Block Biden’s HHS from Forcing Doctors to Perform Abortions, Gender Transition Procedures – August 29, 2022
Federal Debt Has Now Climbed $3 Trillion Under Biden – August 28, 2022
California to spend up to $20 million to bring women from other states for abortions – August 28, 2022
Google filters pro-life centers from abortion-clinic searches after Democrats’ complaints – August 28, 2022
Texas: Judge blocks federal guidance claim that medical emergency care includes abortion – August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Christian woman murdered while cleaning her church
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state by suspected Fulani Islamic extremists continues unabated, and on August 27, a Christian woman was shot in the head and killed as she cleaned her church building, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria faces ‘sustained campaign to wipe out Christianity’ while government does nothing
Director of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) Johan Viljoen has joined other leaders in stating that Nigeria is facing a “sustained campaign to wipe out Christianity,” and that the government is doing nothing to stop it, Crux reports. The DHPI is a part of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Somalia: Christians vulnerable as death toll reaches 21 in al-Shabaab attack
Somali Christians remain vulnerable to jihadist violence, as twenty-one people have now died following an attack on August 19 by the al-Shabaab Islamic terror group in Mogadishu, Somalia, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Linked to al-Qaeda, al Shabaab has been conducting Islamic jihad in Somalia and Kenya, targeting Christians as well as terrorizing the civilian population generally.
Mississippi: 180-year-old Bible survives total destruction of historic church – August 29, 2022
Ohio: 76 Clergy members petition state police force to preserve Christian chaplaincy – August 29, 2022
China: Major house church “liquidated” by authorities – August 29, 2022
Court says California churches don’t need to cover abortion in health plans – August 28, 2022
Iran Jails Christian Couple Over House Church – August 25, 2022
Islamists Behead Christians In Mozambique – August 25, 2022
Evangelicals Pray For Ukraine As Rockets Take Toll – August 25, 2022
Biden Pledges Nearly $3 Billion To Ukraine In Largest U.S. Military Aid Package Yet
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced nearly $3 billion in new U.S. military aid for Kyiv as Ukraine marked its independence day six months after Russia invaded the country.
US carries out airstrikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria
The US military on Tuesday carried out a series of airstrikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria, emphasizing these were conducted solely to protect American troops in the region and not to escalate tensions, the Washington Examiner reports.
UN General Assembly moves closer to adopting resolution declaring abortion a ‘human right’
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly are finalizing negotiations on a resolution that would require all U.N. agencies to declare abortion a human right, reportedly due to pressure from the European Union and the Biden administration.
Drought inflicting ‘severe impacts’ on EU energy production, as Putin tightens squeeze on gas – August 23, 2022
Nuclear deal moves closer as US says Iran has ‘finally crossed the Rubicon’ – August 23, 2022
Iran suffers another blow as IRGC officer killed in Syria – August 23, 2022
Russia Blames Ukraine For Killing Putin Ally’s Daughter – August 22, 2022
US buys massive shipment of Ukrainian grain for poor countries, other rich countries must follow suit, says WFP chief – August 22, 2022
Ukraine Suspected Of Drone Attack In Crimea – August 22, 2022
Iran must answer to IAEA probe, US says – August 22, 2022
Israeli warplanes entered Iranian airspace undetected
Israeli fighter planes have entered Iran’s airspace multiple times in recent months without being detected by either Iranian or Russian radar, the Jerusalem Post reports. The news that Israeli Air Force F-35 stealth planes had penetrated Iranian airspace in the last two months was reported by the Saudi media outlet Elaph.
Lavrov condemns ‘dangerous’ Israeli strikes in Syria, as relations with Russia sour
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday condemned “dangerous” Israeli missile strikes in Syria, underscoring the growing chill in Moscow-Jerusalem relations, which have been increasingly strained since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Gantz heads to US, vowing Israel will do ‘everything it can’ to sway Iran deal – August 23, 2022
Gantz cites parts of Jerusalem as ‘possible’ Palestinian capital – August 22, 2022
Hezbollah Attack on Israel Gas Field May Spark War With Lebanon, Israel’s Defense Head Warns – August 22, 2022
As deal looms, Lapid tells Macron Israel ‘will do everything’ to avert nuclear Iran – August 22, 2022
Biden announces cancellation of student debt
President Biden responded to pressure from progressives on Wednesday by canceling $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year and $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants.
California county saw 70% of criminal suspects released on $0 bail commit new crimes: DA
A California district attorney has found that more than 70% of criminal suspects released on $0 bail between 2020 and 2021 in his county committed new crimes.
‘Once in a Thousand Years’: Dallas Deluged by Massive Rainfall, Flooding – August 23, 2022
Nearly 2 million students have left public schools since 2020: report – August 23, 2022
US new home sales plunge for sixth straight month to lowest level since 2016 – August 23, 2022
America’s Top Doctor Fauci Resigns After Controversies – August 22, 2022
Judge Reinhart formally rejects DOJ argument to keep Trump affidavit sealed, calls raid ‘unprecedented’ – August 22, 2022
Durham loses key prosecutor in case against source of anti-Trump dossier as trial looms – August 22, 2022
‘In God We Trust’: Texas Law Requiring Public Schools Display National Motto Draws Backlash – August 22, 2022
Church in Afghanistan is growing amid harsh conditions
The house church movement in Afghanistan is slowly growing, despite a surrounding environment of brutal tribalism and Islamic extremist violence that forces evangelism and worship to be carried out in secret, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
China: House churches raided, leaders taken away
Chinese authorities raided four house churches this month, taking their leaders away for questioning on false allegations, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Secular High Court upholds death penalty for blasphemy
In a move that has caused severe consternation among rights groups, the secular High Court in Nigeria’s Kano state has upheld a recent death sentence given by a Sharia court to a man accused of blasphemy, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Controversially, Kano is one of 12 northern Nigerian states whose legal system operates under both the secular Nigerian penal code and the Islamic Sharia law.
Young Children Of Late Deacon Killed In Sudan – August 24, 2022
DRC: 17 Christians murdered by Islamic State-affiliated terrorists – August 24, 2022
Pakistan: Couple escape to Europe after years on death row for blasphemy – August 24, 2022
Evangelist Burnt To Death In India – August 23, 2022
China: Evangelical pastor sentenced to imprisonment for holding worship services – August 23, 2022
31 United Methodist conservative churches want to leave denomination immediately over LGBTQ issues – August 23, 2022
Conservatives split from Australian Anglican church over LGBTQ issues – August 22, 2022
In today’s chapter, we do an in-depth study on what God has to say about consuming blood and fat.
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Today we began the study into the first chapter in the third book of the Bible, and talk about how the sacrificial system was a shadow of things to come.
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China’s Military Moves To Taiwan After Pelosi Visit
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has left Taiwan after a visit that angered China and prompted a military response.
Britain’s Central Bank Announces Biggest Rate Hike In 27 Years; Warns Of Recession
The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday and warned a prolonged recession is on its way.
US Senate gives overwhelming approval to Finland/Sweden NATO applications
The US Senate on Wednesday voted 95-1 in overwhelming approval of the applications by Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Axios reports. NATO was established in 1949 by 12 countries, including the US, Canada, Italy, and France, to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.
Explosions In Ukraine As Concerns Mount Over Suffering Civilians – August 4, 2022
Iran has installed three IR-6 centrifuges at enrichment plant – August 4, 2022
U.S. to sell Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia in deal worth $3 billion – August 3, 2022
U.S. State Department Posts ‘Worldwide Caution’ Warning to Travelers Following Death of Bin Laden’s Successor – August 3, 2022
Iran, US, EU envoys heading to Vienna as nuclear talks expected to resume – August 3, 2022
Iceland: Volcano erupts near key Keflavik airport – August 3, 2022
Putin: NATO Expansion, US Oceans Policy Are Top Threats to Russia’s Security – August 2, 2022
Israel: Archaeologists begin dig where Biblical Joshua is believed to be buried
Israeli archaeologists have begun excavating a site in the West Bank that is believed to be where the Biblical Joshua lived and was buried, the Jerusalem Post reports. Known as Khirbet Tibnah, the excavation site is located in southwest Samaria and is believed to have been inhabited from the Bronze Age until the beginning of the Ottoman rule.
Joint Israeli-Italian F-35 drill signifies key milestone in IAF’s international cooperation
The “Lightning Shield” international exercise involving F-35s from the Israeli and Italian air forces, held in late July in Israel, marked a significant moment in Israel’s military cooperation with partners, an IAF source has said.
Top Islamic Jihad official threatens to attack center of Israel – August 3, 2022
US Army ‘Successfully’ Tests Israel’s Iron Dome in Live Fire Interception – August 2, 2022
Lapid to hold security meeting following arrest of Islamic Jihad leader – August 2, 2022
In apparent warning to Iran, PM says Israel has ‘other capabilities’ – August 1, 2022
Biden Signs Pro-Abortion Executive Order, Defying Church
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on Wednesday that he said aims “to protect access to reproductive healthcare” after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion.
Abortion Victory in Kansas Stuns Pro-Lifers, Sparks Fears of Abortion Haven
It was a surprise setback for the pro-life movement in Kansas. Voters in the state rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have allowed the GOP-controlled legislature to tighten restrictions on abortion or ban it outright.
Household debt exceeds $16 trillion in second quarter of 2022 – August 3, 2022
Christian Flag to be Raised at Boston City Hall Wednesday Following Supreme Court First Amendment Ruling – August 3, 2022
Senate votes to let Sweden, Finland join NATO – August 3, 2022
President Biden signs executive order to collect data, cover travel expenses for women seeking abortions – August 3, 2022
Growing Number of California Cities Declare Monkeypox an ‘Emergency’ – August 3, 2022
Company to pay millions to employees over denying religious exemptions to COVID-19 shots – August 2, 2022
Nigeria: Four children among seven Christians murdered
As the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues, four children were among seven Christians murdered by suspected Fulani jihadists in Nigeria’s Plateau state on Sunday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Nigeria ranked number one in the world last year for Christians murdered by Islamic terrorists on account of their faith.
Fulani militants and other Muslim extremists have murdered six pastors and kidnapped 27 congregants from Nigeria’s Evangelical Church Winning All this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Florida Christian school sues Biden administration of same-sex marriage stance
A Christian school in Florida is suing the Biden administration after being told it may lose federal funding for its school lunch program if it continues to publicly insist that marriage is only legitimate between one man and one woman, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.
US: Catholic school entitled to fire employee who entered same-sex marriage, appeals court rules – August 2, 2022
Christian university sues Washington state to preserve anti-LGBTQ hiring practices – August 2, 2022
China: Jailed Christian pastor awaits sentencing for holding worship service – August 2, 2022
Burkina Faso: Christians increasingly harassed by Islamic extremists – August 2, 2022
Vietnam Christians face severe persecution – August 1, 2022
Syria: Two killed in terrorist attack on church – August 1, 2022
Nepal: Pastor sentenced to a year in jail for alleged forced conversions – August 1, 2022
This news was taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries
Adviser To Hungary’s Premier Quits Over ‘Pure Nazi Speech’
The longtime top adviser of Hungary’s hardline nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has resigned over a “pure Nazi speech” in which he spoke out against becoming a “mixed race.”
IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is galloping ahead, we have very limited visibility
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi warned on Friday that Iran’s nuclear program is “galloping ahead” and his agency has very limited visibility on what is happening.
EU Agrees To Reduce Gas Consumption Despite Hungary’s Objections – July 26, 2022
As NATO Grows, China and Russia Seek to Bring Iran, Saudi Arabia Into Fold – July 26, 2022
Japanese volcano Sakurajima erupts triggering alert level 5 – July 26, 2022
Russia’s Gazprom says it’s cutting gas to Nord Stream to 20% of capacity – July 26, 2022
Wheat Prices Up Sharply After Strike On Odesa, Despite Moscow Denying Impact Of Attack – July 26, 2022
Myanmar’s Military Executes Four Activists – July 26, 2022
Israeli scientists discover method to accurately predict major earthquakes
Israeli scientists have published a study detailing a method by which a major earthquake can be predicted with 80% accuracy 48 hours before it strikes, the Jerusalem Post reports. Devastating, deadly earthquakes have occurred in all parts of the world, including the Far East and Europe, and are not confined to specific regions.
Israel says Russians fired at its jets over Syria in May in ‘one-off’
Israel said on Tuesday that its military jets came under Russian anti-aircraft fire over Syria in May but they missed their target, describing the confrontation as a “one-off incident”.
‘All of Israel’s gas fields are under threat’: Nasrallah in fresh threat over offshore rigs – July 26, 2022
‘No one knows what Putin wants,’ say Israeli officials as rift with Russia deepens – July 26, 2022
Multiple Russian-Jewish organizations sent warnings by Russian gov’t – July 26, 2022
Syria says Israeli airstrikes near Damascus kill 3 soldiers, wound 7 – July 24, 2022
Biden administration plans ID cards for unauthorized immigrants
The Biden administration is hoping to roll out a pilot scheme that would provide unauthorized immigrants with temporary ID cards while they await a decision on their immigration cases, Axios reports. The government will seek Congressional approval for the plan before the midterm elections in November.
22 states sue to stop Biden administration from linking school lunches to gender-identity agenda
Twenty-two Republican attorneys general sued Tuesday to block the Agriculture Department’s newly announced guidance making student-lunch funds contingent on enforcing the Biden administration’s gender-identity agenda.
Democrats introduce bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices – July 26, 2022
ICE developing program to give ID cards to illegal immigrants, as border crisis rages – July 26, 2022
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation – July 26, 2022
Kansans to vote on removing abortion protections from state constitution – July 26, 2022
Judge rules life beginning at conception is a ‘distinctly Christian’ idea, blocks Kentucky abortion ban – July 26, 2022
Protesters Gather Outside Indiana Statehouse While Lawmakers Debate Abortion Ban – July 26, 2022
House Intelligence Committee member warns DNA testing could lead to targeted bioweapons – July 24, 2022
Four Baptist Christians Facing Death Hiding In Sudan
Four members of the Sudanese Baptist Church in western Sudan’s Central Darfur state are in hiding amid concerns they may be executed after the men were released on bail, Worthy News learned Monday.
UK: Christian fired for “hate speech” against gay community files suit against employer
A Christian mayoral candidate in the UK is suing her employer for wrongful dismissal after she was fired for spreading “hate speech” by including her belief in traditional Christian marriage in her election campaign leaflet, CBN News reports.
Uganda: Pentecostal Christian murdered by Islamic extremists – July 26, 2022
Canada: Pastor wins appeal against conviction for defying COVID-19 orders – July 26, 2022
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers For Corona Suffering President Biden – July 24, 2022
Iran: Christian converts convicted of house-church membership – July 21, 2022
68 Christians Killed In Nigeria State – July 20, 2022
UK: Charges dismissed against elderly woman arrested for praying outside abortion clinic – July 20, 2022
Over 100 Florida churches file suit against United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance – July 20, 2022
In the ‘Through the Bible’ series, we are finally in the final chapter of Exodus. Before we move on to Leviticus, we plan to do a few topic studies.
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In today’s chapter, we will look at Revelations to study the correlations between the gems on the High priests breastplate and the stone for the foundation of the New Jerusalem.
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Below are the links to the teachings on fear mentioned in the above podcast:
