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🐁 A Church Mouse in a Snake Pit ⭐️ I love having been called to ministry. Most days, it’s genuinely easy. Most people come into my lane because they want hope, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of God’s Word. I am deeply blessed by the love and support you—my readers—pour out every day. When you tap a simple “Like,” type an “Amen,” or leave a heartfelt comment, it truly makes my day. It tells me that in that moment, you found a reason to connect with God. That means everything to me. But if I’m completely honest, not every day is a gentle stream of blessings. We all know social media can feel like the Wild West. When we stay in our lane, we are usually unbothered by the riff-raff. But as a Bible-believing follower of Christ, I often find myself crossing into another lane—especially when I see Scripture twisted, misquoted, or weaponized. It’s in that lane that I run into true spiritual marauders. Suddenly, this little church mouse finds herself in a snake pit. So what does a church mouse do when surrounded by venom? How do we show God’s love to people who lie, cheat, and steal? And yes—I say that intentionally. That is Satan’s job description. He lies. He accuses. He steals. He destroys. And he’s more than willing to use anyone who opens themselves to his influence. So— What Would Jesus Do? Scripture gives us powerful examples: • “Get behind Me, Satan.” • Flipping the tables of the money changers. • Rebuking the Pharisees with holy boldness. • Warning not to cast pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6). • Instructing His disciples: if they refuse your message, shake the dust off your feet and move on (Matthew 10:14). Sometimes, there was a little vinegar in the Lord’s honey. Not cruelty. Not spite. But holy clarity—truth without apology. So when we find ourselves roped into that snake pit, a touch of vinegar is sometimes unavoidable. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Help #BibleStudy #Truth

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✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 51A Olivet Discourse - Signs The Temple still shimmered behind them as Yeshua and His disciples stepped out into the open sunlight. The widow’s quiet offering had faded into silence. The sting of the Woes still echoed in the marble courts. But the disciples were captivated by the stones — massive blocks of polished limestone, some as long as 40 feet, fitted so perfectly together that not even a blade of grass could slip between them. “Teacher,” one said, “Look at these stones! Look at these magnificent buildings!” This was Israel’s pride. Her landmark. Her national identity. Her religious heartbeat. And Yeshua stopped walking. He turned toward the Temple — the place where He had taught, healed, and wept — and spoke a prophecy that shattered their breath: “Do you see all these things? Truly I tell you: not one stone will be left on another. Every one will be thrown down.” The disciples stood frozen. The Temple? Destroyed? Unthinkable. They followed Him across the Kidron Valley in stunned silence, up the slope of the Mount of Olives, where the whole Temple glittered before them in the afternoon sun. There, privately, they asked the three questions that shaped all end-times understanding: 1️⃣ “When will these things happen?” 2️⃣ “What will be the sign of Your coming?” 3️⃣ “And the end of the age?” Yeshua sat down to answer — and heaven’s timeline began to unfold. ⸻ 🔥 1. The First and Greatest Warning: Deception Before speaking of earthquakes or wars, before persecution or signs in the heavens, Yeshua warned of something far more dangerous: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” Deception is the enemy’s first weapon. Counterfeits come before the crisis. False saviors arise before the true One returns. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Disciples #Faith #Love #askmeaboutmyjesus

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Philemon — A Brief Introduction to the Bible Part 52** Philemon is the shortest of all Paul’s letters — but it is one of the most profound demonstrations of Christian forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transforming power of the gospel in the New Testament. Where other epistles address doctrine, church order, or spiritual endurance, Philemon addresses a single human relationship shaped and changed by Christ. This letter is a delicate combination of boldness and humility. Paul appeals not by command, but by love. He urges a Christian master to receive his runaway slave not as property, but as a beloved brother in Christ. Philemon is proof that the gospel does not merely inform theology — it reforms relationships. ⸻ Audience & Setting Philemon was a wealthy believer in Colossae, known for his faith, love, and hospitality. The church met in his home. One of his slaves, Onesimus, ran away from him — a serious offense in Roman society — and fled to Rome. There, by God’s providence, he encountered Paul and became a Christian. Paul writes this letter from prison and sends Onesimus back to Philemon, not as a fugitive or a criminal, but as a transformed man and a brother in Christ. Paul asks Philemon to: • Forgive Onesimus • Receive him as family • Restore him not as a slave, but as a partner in the gospel ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Philemon #Love

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✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 50 “The Widow’s Mite” The fury of the Woes still hovered in the Temple air like smoke after a fire. The crowds whispered. The scribes retreated. The Pharisees nursed their wounded pride. But Yeshua… He walked past the noise, past the tension, past the murmurs of men who hated Him. He quietly sat down in the Court of the Women, the place where the people came to offer gifts to God. For a moment, the world grew still. Twelve giant offering trumpets lined the courtyard — hammered bronze catching the sunlight. Wealthy worshippers approached, each letting their coins fall loudly into the metal mouths. The echoes rang across the stone courts like applause. To the people, the sound symbolized generosity. To the priests, it symbolized status. But to Yeshua… it symbolized misplaced worship. Then she appeared. A widow — fragile, unnoticed, unnamed. Her clothing worn thin. Her steps quiet. Her presence overshadowed by those with overflowing purses. She approached an offering trumpet with two tiny coins — two lepta, the smallest coins in circulation. Worth almost nothing. But they represented everything she had. She opened her hand. The coins fell. clink… clink… Barely a whisper. No one turned to look. No one praised her. No one stepped aside to honor her sacrifice. No one… except Yeshua. His eyes lit with something the others could not see — the brilliance of a heart fully surrendered. He called His disciples to Himself with urgency: “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all the others.” They looked at Him, confused. More? They had seen the wealthy empty handfuls of silver and gold. But Yeshua explained: “They gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all she had to live on.” The Kingdom of God does not measure by amount. It measures by sacrifice. By devotion. By trust. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Tithing #Giving

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✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 49 “Woes to the Pharisees” (Matthew 23:1–39; Mark 12:38–40; Luke 20:45–47) The Temple courts fell into a heavy stillness. Yeshua stood before the crowds — disciples, pilgrims, scholars, and skeptics — and before the Pharisees who had spent the day attacking Him. This was His final public sermon before leaving the Temple forever. He lifted His voice, not with bitterness, but with the holy authority of a Judge and the breaking heart of a Father. “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So do what they tell you— but do not do what they do. For they preach, but do not practice.” A murmur rippled across the people. “They tie up heavy burdens and lay them on others’ shoulders, but they themselves won’t lift a finger to help.” Yeshua turned toward the Pharisees. The air trembled with truth about to fall. Woe One “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces.” Woe Two “Woe to you! You travel over land and sea to make a convert, and when you do, you make him twice the son of hell as yourselves.” Gasps echoed across the courtyard. Woe Three “Woe to you, blind guides! You swear by the gold of the temple and forget the God who dwells there.” Woe Four “Woe to you! You tithe mint and dill and cumin, but neglect justice, mercy, and faithfulness.” His voice cracked with grief, not anger: “These you ought to have done without neglecting the others.” Woe Five “Woe to you! You clean the outside of the cup, but inside are greed and self-indulgence.” Woe Six “Woe to you! You are like whitewashed tombs— beautiful on the outside, but inside full of dead men’s bones.” The Pharisees stiffened, but Yeshua pressed on. Woe Seven “Woe to you! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous… yet you are the sons of those who murdered them!” ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help

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