by Church @ 434 | Nov 15, 2023 | The Fog of War
The session continues the look at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. Jeff discusses the biblical background of the conflict and emphasizes the importance of understanding and interpreting current events from a biblical perspective. He also addresses various questions and controversies surrounding the conflict, including whether Christians should speak out on the issue and whether Israel’s response is disproportionate. Jeff suggests that Iran is the driving force behind the conflict and outlines a scenario in which Israel could reclaim lost territory. He concludes with a reminder that God is in control and that believers should find peace, hope, and security in their faith.
by Church @ 434 | Nov 12, 2023 | The Fear Factory
The wrap up of our Fear Factory series takes us to the exit of the factory where we will offer some practical and helpful Biblical advice. At each stop through the factory we have dealt honestly with the fear and anxiety that many struggle with, today is no exception – but we end with a powerful reminder of what we must learn to do and how we must learn to live. Get ready for one more trip into the Fear Factory.
by Church @ 434 | Nov 8, 2023 | The Fog of War
This series is focusing on the concept of the “fog of war.” We approach the topic with a biblical and historical lens, emphasizing the importance of having a spiritual perspective in times of fear. Jeff outlines four common responses to fear: denial, despair, death acceptance, and the positive alternative of finding hope in God. He argues that the current challenges in the world should be viewed through a biblical worldview, identifying a spiritual problem rather than just political or geopolitical issues. He also delves into recent events, particularly the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and highlights the role of Iran in sponsoring terrorist groups. Reflections on the promised land in the Bible and the uncertainty of current geopolitical situations are also discussed, arguing that it is a battle of good versus evil. Jeff criticizes the response of some individuals and organizations, including the U.S. government, for what they perceive as a lack of understanding of the true nature of the conflict and that the current events align with biblical prophecies about the end times and expresses concern about rising anti-Semitism and a perceived delusion in society.
by Church @ 434 | Nov 5, 2023 | The Fear Factory
A punt in football is not merely a routine play; it’s a strategic maneuver that can tip the scales in a game by controlling field position and setting the stage for crucial defensive and offensive decisions. In a nutshell, the point is to get the ball and the other team away from your end zone so they cannot score points successfully. In our series Fear Factory, we have been looking at some real, helpful, and useful ways to keep fear, anxiety, and angst out of our lives. In some ways – we are trying to get it as far away from us as possible so it cannot hurt us. So today, we open up the Fear Factory again and discover how to Punt the BPV. If you can do this, fear is easier to manage. No kidding!
by Church @ 434 | Oct 29, 2023 | Sonrise Bible Study Series
You have seen the pictures, at Surge Day walked the grounds and now it is time to dive into plans for the new building as we move towards TOMORROW.
by Church @ 434 | Oct 29, 2023 | The Fear Factory
We are looking at how we handle the Fear Factory of the world around us. It produces fear or things that we could be fearful of, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It can be overwhelming. In this study today we see the importance of taking our hands off of fear. Now, that is easy to read but not that easy to live. So realistically, how do we make that happen? The answer can be found in The Word and so we go to the Word to find out how to get our hands off of fear!
