The Bible and Our Culture

How the culture today causes us to embrace quick shallow answers. Safety is a false god of today's society causing us to live in fear and anxiety.  Gen Z is forced to grow up in ways previous generations never did; but they haven't grown up in other ways.  God loves Gen Z!  There is no limit to the revival they can spear-head! The Secularists' cure for depression and anxiety makes it worse; they a...

Each generation is different from the previous--especially with the rapid change in values and technology.  Have great hope in God for what He has planned for Gen Z! Many in Gen Z is getting annoyed with Left-wing propaganda.

Each generation is different.  Acts 13:25,36 God has a purpose for each generation.  Today's Gen Z (Zoomers) are growing up in a significantly different culture than their parents. Have great hope in God for what He has planned for Gen Z!

What was the context of the phrase "Separation of Church and State" and how has it been perverted? Both clauses regarding the Freedom of Religion protects the individual from government overreach.  Where did the phrase "Separation of Church and State" come from and what was the context? Gideon got cocky and backslid, mostly by trying to be both Church authority and State authority and brought dest...

What does the first amendment say regarding "Separation of Church and State"? Gideon was kind'a trans: He was acting like a king, but he "identified" as a descendant of Aaron to also act as High Priest. The ephod or the crown?  Different roles.   The concept has been perverted 180 degrees through loud repetition.   Gideon perverted the Separation of Church and state in Judges 8?

The temptation of popularity. Proverbs 18:12 "Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility." The forgotten story of how pride destroyed Gideon and the people around him. Gideon got lazy and pride crept in. Many unelected "gatekeepers" influence policy hiding in plain site. Beware of those who want power but don't take responsibilities.

Judges 7 God's power must be accompanied by God's wisdom. Prov 4:7  "Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Faith and zeal can defeat the enemy, but you need wisdom to deal with your fellow Christians.

Judges 7. Though David v. Goliath is an amazing underdog story, it is still not as much of an underdog story as Gideon's army of 200.   Battle the enemy within relationship with God's people.  Be active in your local church.  God will help us build our faith.  We can stand in faith and cause the enemy's plans to fail.

Ezekiel 16; The Sex-crazed culture costs freedom just as it did in Gideon's day. Gideon's victory at home in Judges 6. Sex saturated culture leads to degradation of our son's and daughters as well as all our society. Old Testament prostitution.

Gideon's battle began at home? How about you? Gideon had to confront the temptations we face including sexual indulgence.  We are an over-sexed society. How did the false gods, Baal and Asherah, tempt people into worshipping them.

Finding our adequacy in God. Judges 6:7-24 What are characteristics of the people God uses? Where did Gideon's true strength come from?

Finding our adequacy in God. Judges 6:7-24 God called Gideon when he felt inadequate.  It's about the willing vessel, not the impressive resume'. 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Where did Gideon's true strength come from?

Who does God call? The nature of the book of Judges What does God say about one's qualification to minister? Gideon’s Calling - A Setting for Revival Judges 6:1-12

What can we do to get our elected representatives to listen to us? What does God expect of His people when the public square seems full of lies? Become a Defender, with Pastor Brian Noble of Family Policy Institute of Washington. fpiw.org

2 Corinthians 4: 7-18 What separates a joyful believer versus a sour one? We can have a positive mental attitude and so much more because we are in Christ. Boast in the Hope we have through Jesus.

Acts 1:8 is key to fulfilling the Great Commission. Don't doubt the power of your testimony! Wining back the Culture 1 testimony at a time! Shake off the dust from your feat against those who resist the message. A witness doesn't have the burden to win the case, but simply to share the truth.

What Jesus might say to today's hypocritical, external, people pleasing, self-deceived oppressors.   There is a little bit of Pharisaicalism in all of us.  Leftists are Pharisees too!

Pharisees today might not be what you think they are. What are the common denominators of Pharisaicalism in the Bible? Everybody wants to insist they are not a Pharisee and their opponents are. 

What is happening with foster kids in America? Gender dysphoria and the state of Washington's woke agenda against at-risk kids. Interview with Chris Knowlton who is the founder and director of The Source Washington, The Source Idaho, The Source Montana, and The Source Malawi.  

Joshua and Caleb were God's remnant in this situation. Fighting the Culture War as a "Joshua" or "Caleb". The American Church no longer needs to scout out the land.  We already know their is wickedness and corruption everywhere.   America cannot afford to miss this window of opportunity.

Praying for God's enemies to repent. Moses changed God's mind, by the will of God? How to pray for our enemies?  First and foremost, that they repent.  

Diminishing God's judgment, diminishes His grace also.  Minimizing God's wrath, minimizes what Jesus did in His great mercy and love for us.   Christ's sacrifice on the cross didn't change the Father's view of sin; it changed His view of sinners.   God values our faith and trust on a personal level; in other words, God doesn't see a lack of faith as merely a short-coming to try to work on, but a p...

We all have giants especially if you are taking ground for the purposes of God.  When they threaten you, realize, like Caleb, they are your bread!  Defeating giants are our Daily Bread!

Factions in the church versus the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper gives us an opportunity to "proclaim the Lord's death until He comes" to the lost, to each other, to demonic forces, and to our own souls. What does it mean to partake of the Lord's Supper "in an unworthy manner"? 5 pitfalls if you partake of Communion "in an unworthy manner". Take the Lord's Supper seriously, but be thankful as yo...

What problems was Paul was responding to in his first letter to the church at Corinth.   1Corinthians 11:17f There are pitfalls within the Lord's Supper. Why we celebrate the Lord's Supper (also called Communion or the Eucharist). Why do most churches have such small portions for the Lord's Supper?