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Elijah and ElishaElijah and Elisha

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ChronologyChronology

JudahJudah ProphetsProphets IsraelIsrael

931 BC931 BC RehoboamRehoboam JeroboamJeroboam

AbijahAbijah NadabNadab

900 BC900 BC Asa*Asa* BaashaBaasha

850 BC850 BC Jehoshaphat*Jehoshaphat* ElijahElijah Zimri, Omri, Ahab, Zimri, Omri, Ahab, Ahaziah, JoramAhaziah, Joram

800 BC800 BC Jehoram*, Ahaziah, Jehoram*, Ahaziah, Queen Athaliah, Queen Athaliah, Joash*Joash*

ElishaElisha

JonahJonah

AmosAmos

Johoahaz, Johoahaz, Johoash, Johoash, Jeroboam IIJeroboam II

750 BC750 BC Amaziah, Uzziah, AhazAmaziah, Uzziah, Ahaz HoseaHosea

MicahMicah

IsaiahIsaiah

Zechariah, Zechariah, Shallum, Shallum, Menahem, Menahem, PekahiahPekahiah

722 BC722 BC Hezekiah*Hezekiah* IsaiahIsaiah Pekah, HosheaPekah, Hoshea

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What is the one thing we are looking for?What is the one thing we are looking for?

““I have asked I have asked one thingone thing from the LORD. from the LORD. This I will seek: to remain in the LORD’S house all This I will seek: to remain in the LORD’S house all

the days of my life in order the days of my life in order to gaze at the LORD’S to gaze at the LORD’S beautybeauty and to search for an answer in his temple.” and to search for an answer in his temple.” (Psalms 27:4 – GOD’S WORD) (Psalms 27:4 – GOD’S WORD)

““I have asked the LORD for I have asked the LORD for one thingone thing; ; one thingone thing onlyonly do I want: do I want:

to live in the LORD’s house all my life, to live in the LORD’s house all my life, to marvel to marvel there at his goodnessthere at his goodness, and to ask for his , and to ask for his guidance.” (Psalms 27:4 – GN) guidance.” (Psalms 27:4 – GN)

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What is the Good News?What is the Good News?

““For if For if the gospelthe gospel we preach is hidden, it is hidden only we preach is hidden, it is hidden only from those who are being lost. They do not believe, from those who are being lost. They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shining on them, shining on them, the light that comes from the Good News the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christabout the glory of Christ, , who is the exact likeness of Godwho is the exact likeness of God. . For it is not ourselves that we preach; we preach Jesus For it is not ourselves that we preach; we preach Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. The God who said, ‘Out of darkness the light shall sake. The God who said, ‘Out of darkness the light shall shine!’ is the same God shine!’ is the same God who made his light shine in our who made his light shine in our hearts, to bring us the knowledge of God’s glory shining in hearts, to bring us the knowledge of God’s glory shining in the face of Christthe face of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-6 – GN).” (2 Corinthians 4:3-6 – GN)

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What is the Good News?What is the Good News?

““I have shown I have shown your gloryyour glory on earth; I have on earth; I have finished finished the workthe work you gave me to do” (John you gave me to do” (John 17:4 – GN)17:4 – GN)

““I spelled out your characterI spelled out your character in detail to the in detail to the men and women you gave me.” (John 17:6 men and women you gave me.” (John 17:6 – The Message)– The Message)

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What is the Good News?What is the Good News?

““But I don’t place any value on my own life. I But I don’t place any value on my own life. I want to finish the race I’m running. I want to want to finish the race I’m running. I want to carry out carry out the missionthe mission I received from the Lord I received from the Lord Jesus - the mission of testifying to Jesus - the mission of testifying to the Good the Good News of God’s kindnessNews of God’s kindness.” (Acts 20:24 – .” (Acts 20:24 – GOD’S WORD)GOD’S WORD)

““I am now entrusting you to God and to I am now entrusting you to God and to his his message that tells how kind he ismessage that tells how kind he is. That . That message can help you grow and can give you message can help you grow and can give you the inheritance that is shared by all of God’s the inheritance that is shared by all of God’s holy people.” (Acts 20:32 – GOD’S WORD) holy people.” (Acts 20:32 – GOD’S WORD)

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What is the Good News?What is the Good News? ““The The Good NewsGood News was promised long ago by God through his prophets, was promised long ago by God through his prophets,

as written in the Holy Scriptures. as written in the Holy Scriptures. It is about his SonIt is about his Son, our Lord Jesus , our Lord Jesus Christ…” (Romans 1:2,3 – GN)Christ…” (Romans 1:2,3 – GN)

““This is the Good News This is the Good News about Jesus Christabout Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1 , the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1 – GN)– GN)

Who is Jesus?Who is Jesus?– ““He reflects the brightness of God’s glory and is the exact likeness of God’s He reflects the brightness of God’s glory and is the exact likeness of God’s

own being” (Hebrews 1:3 – GN)own being” (Hebrews 1:3 – GN)– ““We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding,

so that we know the true Godso that we know the true God. We live in union with the true God---in union . We live in union with the true God---in union with his Son Jesus Christ. with his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true GodThis is the true God, and , and this is eternal lifethis is eternal life.” (1 .” (1 John 5:20 – GOD’S WORD)John 5:20 – GOD’S WORD)

““For I am not ashamed of For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christthe gospel of Christ, for , for itit is the power of God is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the

Greek. For in Greek. For in itit the righteousness of God is revealedthe righteousness of God is revealed…” (Romans …” (Romans 1:16,17 – NKJV)1:16,17 – NKJV)

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The Good News about GodThe Good News about God

““It is the darkness of misapprehension of God that It is the darkness of misapprehension of God that is enshrouding the world. Men are losing their is enshrouding the world. Men are losing their knowledge of His character. It has been knowledge of His character. It has been misunderstood and misinterpreted. At this time a misunderstood and misinterpreted. At this time a message from God is to be proclaimed, a message from God is to be proclaimed, a message illuminating in its influence and saving in message illuminating in its influence and saving in its power. His character is to be made known. Into its power. His character is to be made known. Into the darkness of the world is to be shed the light of the darkness of the world is to be shed the light of His glory, the light of His goodness, mercy and His glory, the light of His goodness, mercy and truth…The last rays of merciful light, the last truth…The last rays of merciful light, the last message of mercy to be given to the world, is the message of mercy to be given to the world, is the revelation of His character of love.”revelation of His character of love.”

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In search of the character of GodIn search of the character of God

““You have your heads in your Bibles You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. the trees. These Scriptures are all about meThese Scriptures are all about me! ! And here I am, standing right before you, And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want.” (John 5:39,40 – The life you say you want.” (John 5:39,40 – The Message)Message)

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ElijahElijah

Fire from heaven consumes the altar Fire from heaven consumes the altar The people bow down, “The LORD is God; The people bow down, “The LORD is God;

the LORD alone is God!” (1 Kings 18:39 – the LORD alone is God!” (1 Kings 18:39 – GN)GN)

Did it work?Did it work? Elijah flees from Jezebel in discouragement:Elijah flees from Jezebel in discouragement:

– ““It’s too much, LORD,’ he prayed. ‘Take away It’s too much, LORD,’ he prayed. ‘Take away my life; I might as well be dead!’” (1 Kings 19:4 my life; I might as well be dead!’” (1 Kings 19:4 – GN) – GN)

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ElijahElijah ““Elijah got up, ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength Elijah got up, ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength

to walk forty days to Sinai, the holy mountain. There he went into a to walk forty days to Sinai, the holy mountain. There he went into a cave to spend the night. Suddenly the LORD spoke to him, ‘Elijah, cave to spend the night. Suddenly the LORD spoke to him, ‘Elijah, what are you doing here?’ He answered, ‘LORD God Almighty, I have what are you doing here?’ He answered, ‘LORD God Almighty, I have always served you---you alone. But the people of Israel have broken always served you---you alone. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your prophets. I am the only one left---and they are trying to kill me!’ prophets. I am the only one left---and they are trying to kill me!’

‘‘Go out and stand before me on top of the mountain,’ the LORD said to Go out and stand before me on top of the mountain,’ the LORD said to him. Then the LORD passed by and sent a furious wind that split the him. Then the LORD passed by and sent a furious wind that split the hills and shattered the rocks---but the LORD was not in the wind. The hills and shattered the rocks---but the LORD was not in the wind. The wind stopped blowing, and then there was an earthquake---but the wind stopped blowing, and then there was an earthquake---but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a fire---but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the fire---but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the soft whisper of a voice. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with soft whisper of a voice. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, ‘Elijah, what are you doing here?’”said to him, ‘Elijah, what are you doing here?’”

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““He answered, ‘LORD God Almighty, I have He answered, ‘LORD God Almighty, I have always served you---you alone. But the always served you---you alone. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your prophets. I am the only one left---and your prophets. I am the only one left---and they are trying to kill me.’” (1 Kings 19:8-14 – they are trying to kill me.’” (1 Kings 19:8-14 – GN)GN)

What is the message in this?What is the message in this?

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ElijahElijah

Darkness – light Darkness – light – Dim light Dim light

Shaking Mt. Sinai and giving an intercessor Shaking Mt. Sinai and giving an intercessor David-Goliath David-Goliath Walls of Jericho Walls of Jericho Sending fire to consume the altarSending fire to consume the altar Wind/earthquake/fireWind/earthquake/fire God is powerful!God is powerful!

– Bright light Bright light Still small voice of truthStill small voice of truth

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The still small voiceThe still small voice

How does God desire to interact with his children?How does God desire to interact with his children?– Isaiah 1:18:Isaiah 1:18:

““Come now, let us reason together” (NIV)Come now, let us reason together” (NIV) ““Come, lets consider your options, says the LORD” (NET)Come, lets consider your options, says the LORD” (NET) ““Come, let us talk this over” (NJB)Come, let us talk this over” (NJB)

““NotNot by strength and by strength and notnot by power, but by my by power, but by my Spirit, says the sovereign Lord.” (Zechariah 4:6 – Spirit, says the sovereign Lord.” (Zechariah 4:6 – NET)NET)

What are the results of being filled with the Spirit?What are the results of being filled with the Spirit?– ““But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-self-controlcontrol.” (Galatians 5:22-23 – GN).” (Galatians 5:22-23 – GN)

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The still small voiceThe still small voice

What were Jesus’ methods?What were Jesus’ methods?– Wind, earthquake and fire? Wind, earthquake and fire?

““Blessed are the meek”Blessed are the meek” ““Happy are those who are humble”Happy are those who are humble” ““Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me,

because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.” (Matthew 11:29 – GN) will find rest.” (Matthew 11:29 – GN)

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Elisha Elisha

““Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up the road, some youths came from was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, ‘Go up, the city and mocked him, and said to him, ‘Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!’ So he turned you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!’ So he turned around and looked at them, and pronounced a around and looked at them, and pronounced a curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two female bears came out of the woods and mauled female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths.” (2 Kings 2:23,24 – NKJV)forty-two of the youths.” (2 Kings 2:23,24 – NKJV)

?Still small voice of truth??Still small voice of truth?

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ElishaElisha

““King Ahaziah of Israel fell off the balcony on the King Ahaziah of Israel fell off the balcony on the roof of his palace in Samaria and was seriously roof of his palace in Samaria and was seriously injured. So he sent some messengers to consult injured. So he sent some messengers to consult Baalzebub, the god of the Philistine city of Ekron, Baalzebub, the god of the Philistine city of Ekron, in order to find out whether or not he would in order to find out whether or not he would recover. But an angel of the LORD commanded recover. But an angel of the LORD commanded Elijah, the prophet from Tishbe, to go and meet Elijah, the prophet from Tishbe, to go and meet the messengers of King Ahaziah and ask them, the messengers of King Ahaziah and ask them, ‘Why are you going to consult Baalzebub, the god ‘Why are you going to consult Baalzebub, the god of Ekron? Is it because you think there is no god in of Ekron? Is it because you think there is no god in Israel?’” (2 Kings 1:2-3 – GN) Israel?’” (2 Kings 1:2-3 – GN)

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God, the risk takerGod, the risk taker

He desires to tell us:He desires to tell us:– ““There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out

all fear.” (1 John 4:18 – GN)all fear.” (1 John 4:18 – GN)– Who is left out of heaven?Who is left out of heaven?

““But But cowardscowards, traitors, perverts, murderers, the , traitors, perverts, murderers, the immoral, those who practice magic, those who immoral, those who practice magic, those who worship idols, and all liars…” (Revelation 21:8 – GN)worship idols, and all liars…” (Revelation 21:8 – GN)

What if we aren’t listening?What if we aren’t listening?

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God, the risk takerGod, the risk taker

PharaohPharaoh SinaiSinai Elisha and the she-bearsElisha and the she-bears Jesus in the TempleJesus in the Temple Jesus to the Pharisees:Jesus to the Pharisees:

– The lost sheep The lost sheep – The lost coinThe lost coin– The prodigal sonThe prodigal son– The shrewd managerThe shrewd manager

““When the Pharisees heard all this, they made fun of Jesus, because When the Pharisees heard all this, they made fun of Jesus, because they loved money.” (Luke 16:14 – GN)they loved money.” (Luke 16:14 – GN)

Jesus:Jesus:– ““The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were in effect up to the The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were in effect up to the

time of John the Baptist; since then time of John the Baptist; since then the Good News about the Kingdom of the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being toldGod is being told, and everyone forces their way in.” (Luke 16:16 – GN) , and everyone forces their way in.” (Luke 16:16 – GN)

– The rich man and LazarusThe rich man and Lazarus

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God, the risk takerGod, the risk taker

The belief in Jesus’ day:The belief in Jesus’ day:– When you die you go to one of two chambers When you die you go to one of two chambers

awaiting the judgment awaiting the judgment – The good go to Abraham’s bosom The good go to Abraham’s bosom – The bad are led by the angels to a place of The bad are led by the angels to a place of

torture that is separated from the good by a torture that is separated from the good by a chasm where there is communication betweenchasm where there is communication between

The rich man = “good” The rich man = “good” Lazarus = “bad” Lazarus = “bad”

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God, the risk takerGod, the risk taker

““The rich man answered, ‘that is not The rich man answered, ‘that is not enough, father Abraham! But if someone enough, father Abraham! But if someone were to rise from death and go to them, then were to rise from death and go to them, then they would turn from their sins.’ But they would turn from their sins.’ But Abraham said, ‘if they will not listen to Abraham said, ‘if they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone were to rise convinced even if someone were to rise from death.’” (Luke 16:30,31 – GN)from death.’” (Luke 16:30,31 – GN)

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God, the risk takerGod, the risk taker

Do you like a God willing to risk all for you?Do you like a God willing to risk all for you?– ReputationReputation– SelfSelf

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The miracles of ElishaThe miracles of Elisha

Parts the river Jordan with his coatParts the river Jordan with his coat Purified the water of a spring with saltPurified the water of a spring with salt Called rain down to water the thirsty animals and menCalled rain down to water the thirsty animals and men Oil continuously poured from widows jarOil continuously poured from widows jar Raises to life a boy who died after complaining of a Raises to life a boy who died after complaining of a

headacheheadache Cures poison in the stew with some flourCures poison in the stew with some flour Feeds 100 men with 20 loaves of breadFeeds 100 men with 20 loaves of bread Naaman cured of leprosyNaaman cured of leprosy The floating ax headThe floating ax head Syrians struck blind and led to the king of SyriaSyrians struck blind and led to the king of Syria

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The miracles of ElishaThe miracles of Elisha

““Elisha died and was buried. Every year Elisha died and was buried. Every year bands of Moabites used to invade the land bands of Moabites used to invade the land of Israel. One time during a funeral, one of of Israel. One time during a funeral, one of those bands was seen, and the people those bands was seen, and the people threw the corpse into Elisha’s tomb and ran threw the corpse into Elisha’s tomb and ran off. As soon as the body came into contact off. As soon as the body came into contact with Elisha’s bones, the man came back to with Elisha’s bones, the man came back to life and stood up.” (2 Kings 13:20-21 – GN)life and stood up.” (2 Kings 13:20-21 – GN)

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MiraclesMiracles

More trust = more miracles?More trust = more miracles? Was Paul a man of great faith?Was Paul a man of great faith?

– ““But to keep me from being puffed up with pride But to keep me from being puffed up with pride because of the many wonderful things I saw, I was because of the many wonderful things I saw, I was given a painful physical ailment, which acts as Satan’s given a painful physical ailment, which acts as Satan’s messenger to beat me and keep me from being proud. messenger to beat me and keep me from being proud. Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. But his answer was: ‘My grace is all him to take it away. But his answer was: ‘My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.’ you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.’ I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.” in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 – GN)(2 Corinthians 12:7-9 – GN)

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God’s great miracles don’t seem to win many God’s great miracles don’t seem to win many people:people:– ““The LORD said to Moses, ‘How much longer will these The LORD said to Moses, ‘How much longer will these

people reject me? How much longer will they refuse to people reject me? How much longer will they refuse to trust in me, even though I have performed so many trust in me, even though I have performed so many miracles among them?’” (Numbers 14:11 – GN)miracles among them?’” (Numbers 14:11 – GN)

– ““In spite of all this the people kept sinning; in spite of his In spite of all this the people kept sinning; in spite of his miracles they did not trust him.” (Psalms 78:32 – GN)miracles they did not trust him.” (Psalms 78:32 – GN)

– Elijah and ElishaElijah and Elisha– Jesus:Jesus:

LazarusLazarus ““From that day on the Jewish authorities made plans to kill From that day on the Jewish authorities made plans to kill

Jesus” (John 11:53 – GN)Jesus” (John 11:53 – GN) ““Even though he had performed all these miracles in their Even though he had performed all these miracles in their

presence, they did not believe in him” (John 12:37 – GN)presence, they did not believe in him” (John 12:37 – GN)

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Satan’s false miracles seem to win many:Satan’s false miracles seem to win many:– ““The Wicked One will come with the power of Satan and perform all The Wicked One will come with the power of Satan and perform all

kinds of false miracles and wonders, and use every kind of wicked kinds of false miracles and wonders, and use every kind of wicked deceit on those who will perish. deceit on those who will perish. They will perish because they did They will perish because they did not welcome and love the truth so as to be savednot welcome and love the truth so as to be saved. And so God . And so God sends the power of error to work in them so that they believe what sends the power of error to work in them so that they believe what is false. The result is that all who have not believed is false. The result is that all who have not believed the truththe truth, but , but have taken pleasure in sin, will be condemned. (2 Thessalonians have taken pleasure in sin, will be condemned. (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 – GN)2:9-12 – GN)

– ““This second beast performed great miracles; it made fire come This second beast performed great miracles; it made fire come down out of heaven to earth in the sight of everyone. And down out of heaven to earth in the sight of everyone. And it it deceived deceived allall the people living on earth by means of the miracles the people living on earth by means of the miracles which it was allowed to perform in the presence of the first beast. which it was allowed to perform in the presence of the first beast. The beast told them to build an image in honor of the beast that The beast told them to build an image in honor of the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet lived.” (Revelation 13:13-had been wounded by the sword and yet lived.” (Revelation 13:13-14 – GN)14 – GN)

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““The beast was taken prisoner, together with The beast was taken prisoner, together with the false prophet who had performed the false prophet who had performed miracles in his presence. (It was by those miracles in his presence. (It was by those miracles that he had deceived those who miracles that he had deceived those who had the mark of the beast and those who had the mark of the beast and those who had worshiped the image of the beast.)” had worshiped the image of the beast.)” (Revelation 20:19 – GN) (Revelation 20:19 – GN)

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““When the Judgment Day comes, many will When the Judgment Day comes, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord! In your name we say to me, ‘Lord, Lord! In your name we spoke God’s message, by your name we spoke God’s message, by your name we drove out many demons and performed drove out many demons and performed many miracles!’ Then I will say to them, ‘many miracles!’ Then I will say to them, ‘I I never knew younever knew you. Get away from me, you . Get away from me, you wicked people!’” (Matthew 7:22-23 – GN)wicked people!’” (Matthew 7:22-23 – GN)

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AtheistAtheist Believer in a false picture of GodBeliever in a false picture of God

– Job’s FriendsJob’s Friends– PharaohPharaoh– PhariseesPharisees

Believer in the true GodBeliever in the true God– We are involved in a great universe-wide controversy We are involved in a great universe-wide controversy – Miracles re-enforce the presence of the supernaturalMiracles re-enforce the presence of the supernatural– The demonstration of physical might and power is The demonstration of physical might and power is

irrelevant irrelevant

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Satan’s weaponsSatan’s weapons– LiesLies– Fear, force, manipulation and coercionFear, force, manipulation and coercion– Miracles, signs, and wondersMiracles, signs, and wonders

God’s weaponsGod’s weapons– TruthTruth– The revelation of his true character of loveThe revelation of his true character of love

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““And this Good News about the Kingdom And this Good News about the Kingdom will be preached through all the world for a will be preached through all the world for a witness to all people; and then the end will witness to all people; and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14 – GN) come.” (Matthew 24:14 – GN)

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““The king of Syria will do as he pleases. He will boast that The king of Syria will do as he pleases. He will boast that he is greater than any god, superior even to the Supreme he is greater than any god, superior even to the Supreme God. He will be able to do this until the time when God God. He will be able to do this until the time when God punishes him. God will do exactly what he has planned. punishes him. God will do exactly what he has planned. The king will ignore the god his ancestors served, and also The king will ignore the god his ancestors served, and also the god that women love. In fact, he will ignore every god, the god that women love. In fact, he will ignore every god, because he will think he is greater than any of them. because he will think he is greater than any of them. Instead, he will honor the god who protects fortresses...Instead, he will honor the god who protects fortresses...

Then Then newsnews that comes from the east and the north will that comes from the east and the north will frighten him, and he will fight furiously, killing many people. frighten him, and he will fight furiously, killing many people. He will even set up his huge royal tents between the sea He will even set up his huge royal tents between the sea and the mountain on which the Temple stands. But he will and the mountain on which the Temple stands. But he will die, with no one there to help him.” (Daniel 11:36-45 – GN)die, with no one there to help him.” (Daniel 11:36-45 – GN)

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““Then I saw another angel flying high in the Then I saw another angel flying high in the air, with an eternal message of Good News air, with an eternal message of Good News to announce to the peoples of the earth, to to announce to the peoples of the earth, to every race, tribe, language, and nation.” every race, tribe, language, and nation.” (Revelation 14:6 – GN) (Revelation 14:6 – GN)