Ray Bentley - December 1, 2019 - Matthew 24:9-15
The King is on His way. First the birth pains. The rebirth of Israel and the 1967 Six Day War signal God's plans. Nation against nation, then martyrs of the faith. It is happening right now in Africa and the Middle East. The truth is two thirds of the 2.3 billion Christians in the world today live in dangerous neighborhoods. They are often poor. They often belong to ethnic, linguistic, and cultural minorities. And they are often at risk. Joel’s prophecy coming to pass: that the Lord will pour out His Spirit on all flesh, sons and daughter’s prophesy, young men shall see visions, and old will dream dreams! Everything is falling into place!
Ray Bentley - December 8, 2019 - Matthew 24:15-20
People long for a better time, a time of true world peace and harmony among nations. They wish for greater economic stability, decreased crime, eliminating of disease and chaos. And all those dreams and desires will be fulfilled, by the Coming of ...
Ray Bentley - January 5, 2020 - Matthew 24:15-26
Jesus prepared His people for what is to come, and He still doing so today. The two re-gatherings of Israel foreshadow two comings of the Messiah. The Bible gives us a lens through which we can understand and interpret the times in which we live. ...
Ray Bentley - January 12, 2020 - Matthew 24:21-31
Jesus gives us a beautiful word of hope, regarding the "elect." The elect have been divinely chosen by Him and called out as His people, His very own children. The disciples asked Jesus, "What will be the sign that You are coming?" Rather than s...
