BIBLE STUDY

From Carnality to Commitment: Leonard Ravenhill on Spiritual Maturity, the Cross, and Christ Living in Us Leonard Ravenhill preaches from 1 Corinthians 3 and Galatians, warning that envy, strife, and division reveal spiritual infancy and carnality, and contrasting “milk” Christianity with the mature life of the cross. He challenges the popular claim that the world has yet to see what God can do through one fully committed man, pointing to the Apostle Paul as the pattern of total surrender: “Christ liveth in me,” glorying only in the cross, and bearing the “marks” of Jesus as a bondservant. Ravenhill describes the offensiveness of the cross, critiques professionalized and commercialized ministry, and laments modern spiritual weakness, citing a poll that 95% of professing Christians call themselves carnal or babes. He urges believers to stop managing sin, take it to the cross for execution, seek cleansing and indwelling, embrace sacrifice over success, and come to the altar to die to self and live in Spirit-filled power. 00:00 The Cost Of Discipleship by Leonard Ravenhill 02:42 Paul's Damascus Road conversion 27:32 Christianity born in a hostile world 01:10:14 Praying for the church's faith

Worship in Israel, Then War: A Spirit-Led Journey and Escape From Tel Aviv on Oct. 7 The script recounts Krista and Pastor Sylvia’s September 2023 Israel trip with ministry partners, undertaken without a set agenda to follow the Holy Spirit in prayer and spontaneous worship across sites, including Jerusalem, Galilee, Nazareth, Bet She’an, the Mount of Olives, Caesarea, and Gilgal. Krista describes finding a rolled-up scripture on her clothes—“Hear, O Israel…Love the Lord your God”—which they declared throughout the land. They share encounters at houses of prayer, fellowship between Arab and Jewish believers, teachings on humility, repentance, and guarding against “another gospel,” and reflections on the fall feasts, especially Sukkot/Tabernacles as a prophetic “rehearsal.” Leaving on October 7, they were briefly sheltered at Tel Aviv airport amid alarms and later learned rockets and war had begun; they believe God protected and led them to pray in places later attacked, urging viewers to pray for Israel and read Psalm 91 over the nation. 00:00 War Breaks Out 01:18 Trip Prep and Calling 01:51 Mysterious Scripture Sign 06:50 Spontaneous Worship Journey 11:25 Prayer Houses and Humility 12:58 Unity in Christ 15:11 Bet Shean Bible History 16:52 God Orchestrated Encounters 22:34 Mount of Olives Prophecy 26:13 Jerusalem Roads to Prayer 29:19 Caesarea and True Gospel 33:55 Bold Faith Charge 34:10 Fall Feasts Overview 35:09 Tabernacles Wedding Rehearsal 36:08 Sukkot Origins and Command 38:24 Prophecies of All Nations 40:38 Jesus Birth on Sukkot 41:56 Jerusalem Nations Parade 42:39 Gilgal Caves Adventure 53:29 Airport Missile and War 54:48 Pray and Stand With Israel 59:02 Homecoming and Shabbat Song

Leonard Ravenhill laments snobbishness in Christianity and criticizes colleges and seminaries for producing academically qualified preachers who know the Word but not the God of the Word. He contrasts early apostolic power and Pentecost conversions with modern ineffectiveness, calling today’s church a “cruise ship” focused on amusement, fashion, and routine rather than holiness, brokenness, and prayer. Citing examples from Wales, the Salvation Army, the Hebrides Revival, and figures like George Jeffreys and A.W. Tozer, he argues revival cannot be organized or advertised and is always “bedded” in intercession, unction, and Spirit-given authority. He warns of escalating national moral decay and insists God’s chief issue is His church, urging ministers to give themselves to prayer and the Word, rediscover God’s majesty and the sinfulness of sin, and seek divine intervention. 00:00 Degrees vs Devotion 01:37 Cruise Ship Church 02:09 A Culture in Crisis 03:08 Prophets Not Puppets 04:10 What Revival Really Is 07:11 Prayer and National Awakening 07:56 Music Crowds vs Prayer Power 10:34 Unction Over Education 12:52 Prosperity and Prayerlessness 15:33 Majesty of God Restored 16:54 Hebrides Story Breakthrough 20:05 Preacher Two Priorities 23:51 Known in Hell 26:23 Holiness Not Hype 29:42 Sleeping Giant Church 36:07 Absolute or Obsolete Word 39:28 America Broken Need Intervention 42:04 Call to Prayer and Brokenness 43:39 Electrifying Church Prayer 44:01 Closing Prayer

Leonard Ravenhill warns that the world and areas of the church are filled with lying spirits and false doctrine, urging believers to reckon themselves dead to sin and alive to God because Christ lives in them. Drawing from Paul’s writings, he contrasts serving God with serving self and describes Paul’s commitment to glory only in the cross, being crucified to the world and bearing the marks of a bondslave of Jesus Christ. Ravenhill vividly recounts Roman crucifixion to show what it means to lose rights and die to the world’s corruption, insisting preaching is passion, not profession. He highlights Paul’s fearless, Spirit-filled life, the church’s need for spiritual armor and prayerful engagement against powers of darkness, and concludes that Christianity’s cardinal ethic is sacrifice, not success, calling for obedience, deeper prayer, and greater surrender. 00:00 Warnings of Deception 00:21 Dead to Sin in Christ 01:10 Christ Lives in Me 01:54 Glory Only in the Cross 02:16 The Horror of Crucifixion 04:02 Crucified to the World 04:25 No Rights Bondslave 04:49 Passion Not Profession 05:08 Paul’s Fearless Endurance 06:24 Thin Theology Fat Preachers 06:51 Armor of God Warfare 07:25 Filled With the Spirit 07:51 Dead in Sin or Dead to Sin 08:13 Obedience Over More Light 08:31 Sacrifice in Eternity’s Light

Pastor Paris Reidhead's most popular sermon from Judges 17, using Micah’s private shrine and the hired Levite who served for “ten shekels and a shirt” to expose a utilitarian, pragmatic religion that treats God as a means to personal gain. He contrasts this with true Christianity, arguing that the ruling philosophy of pragmatism and the spread of humanism have reshaped both liberalism and fundamentalism into man-centered faith aimed at happiness now or later, rather than God’s glory. Reidhead critiques measuring success by results, citing Noah, Jeremiah, and even Christ by worldly standards, and insists the issue is whether God is an end or a means. Drawing from his own Africa experience and revival history, he calls for Holy Spirit conviction, repentance based on God’s holiness, and surrender for Christ’s glory, closing with the Moravian cry, “May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of his sufferings." 00:00 Ten Shekels Theme 01:05 Micah’s Idols 02:14 Hiring the Levite 03:15 Danite Raid 05:37 Mixed Religion Exposed 10:06 Pragmatism and Success 15:11 Humanism Invades Church 26:28 Schweitzer and Consistency 30:10 Africa Awakening 35:20 Repentance and Holiness 41:42 Cross and Fullness 48:53 Moravian Mission Cry

"“I am as likely to reject my people Israel as I am to abolish the laws of nature!” This is what the LORD says: “Just as the heavens cannot be measured and the foundations of the earth cannot be explored, so I will not consider casting them away for the evil they have done. I, the LORD, have spoken!" Jeremiah 31:36-37 "I will gather the armies of the world into the valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will judge them for harming my people, my special possession, or scattering my people among the nations, and for dividing up my land." Joel 3:2

Understanding God's Heart for Israel: A Call to the Church In this heartfelt message, a believer (Pastor Jed Robyn) shares his experience of residing in Galilee to worship and minister to the Lord, emphasizing the spiritual significance of Israel and its role in God's plan. The discussion delves into biblical prophecies, the heart of God for the Jewish people, and the ongoing spiritual battle that believers face. Addressing misconceptions, geopolitical issues, and the rise of global antisemitism, the message calls on the church to align with God's perspective, cling to His Word, and understand the ultimate restoration of Israel in God's redemptive plan. The importance of intercession, faith, and spiritual vigilance is highlighted as crucial for today's believers. Prayerfully consider sharing this message with your pastor, church leaders, family, and friends. 00:00 Introduction to Our Journey in Galilee 00:42 The Gospel and Israel's Rejection of Jesus 03:14 Global Antisemitism and Prophetic Fulfillment 05:48 The Spiritual Condition of Israel and God's Plan 08:00 The Role of Jewish Believers and the Spread of the Gospel 10:24 The Kingdom of God: Present and Future 12:28 The Call to Watch and Pray 14:56 God's Heart for Israel and the Nations 24:19 The Importance of Intercession and Advocacy 27:08 Promises of Restoration and Everlasting Covenant 29:47 The Importance of Understanding Prophecy 31:44 The Role of Israel in God's Plan 36:02 The Call to Cling to God 39:14 The Spiritual Battle and Our Role 44:38 The Political and Spiritual Dynamics of Israel 55:50 The Beauty of the Gospel and Final Prayer

In this episode, we delve into the teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, exploring the profound spiritual truths about blessedness, righteousness, and the sacrifices involved in true worship and discipleship. The video emphasizes the importance of maintaining a humble and repentant heart, aligning our lives with Christ's teachings, and pursuing a deep, intimate relationship with God. Through scripture and reflection, we learn about the essence of true worship, the necessity of obedience, and the call to embody Christ's love and righteousness in our daily lives. 00:00 Introduction: The Rock and Our Position in Christ 00:23 The Beatitudes: Jesus' First Public Sermon 01:25 God's Comfort in Mourning and Trials 02:42 Divine Power and Purpose in Humility 03:28 Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness 03:59 Mercy and Forgiveness 04:28 Pursuing Holiness and Pure Hearts 05:05 Facing Persecution with Joy 08:01 Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law 08:52 The Root Causes of Sin 11:15 The Cost of Discipleship 18:51 True Worship and Obedience 19:39 Levels of Communication in Love 22:36 Intimacy with God 25:32 Concluding Worship and Praise