In the pregame show we are warned about people wanting to take away our choice, our free will. These people want power, and they will say anything to get as much control over us as they can grasp.
And we start the lecture with this pastor's end to delving into the seeker sensitive, warm and fuzzy... Bloody Stump In The Mail. To establish the meaning of this passage of Judges 19-21, we must go back to Judges 17:6. The people in this timeframe are only one generation from Moses and Aaron. Everyone was doing what they wanted... and the Ark of the Covenant, the symbol of Jesus Christ... the very presence of God, the Shekinah Glory, is Right There with them! What has gone wrong? There was no King in Israel! They wanted a man. And so they rejected the King of Kings! Our pastor sets this all up for us quite well. And then he brings this study to its end.
Now we can get back to Daniel 9, 10 and 12... And the connection to Revelation 1, 2 and 3, and 4:1. Only the wise will understand. Are you willing to be counted with them? I know... Supper Dave (that's me) is becoming a bit blunt. If you think I'm blunt... I'm just pastor Chronister's kind and gentle alter ego...
You know?... I think I'll just let you listen, so as to not have you prejudging what is to follow. Decide for yourself, but I'm here to tell you... This is some fantastic teaching!
SideNote: Today is the last Sunday we will be recording video for YouTube. There are good reasons for this. And yes, we will continue doing Facebook Live.
Thanks for listening. It's an honor to have you with us.
May God continue to richly bless you and yours with wisdom and grace,
Your Friendly Internet Supper Dave