I'm sure you did not listen to the message. I'm sorry that your life's experience has not allowed you to see and appreciate the Creator for the wonderful Creation he has made and the breath of life he gives you.

@@JudeoChristian Well, I have yet to see a "Creator" _or_ a "Creation," but I've seen lots and lots of religious people making lots of different claims - contradictory claims, often enough - about various gods. So far, they seem to have nothing but wishful-thinking backing up their claims. And most of them _must_ be wrong, because they contradict each other. It's quite possible, of course, that they're _all_ wrong, but most of them _must_ be wrong. So why should I believe _you?_

​@@Bill_Garthright We are not asking you to believe us. And yes, you are correct that there are many and contradicting religious claims and they cannot all be correct. Either there is one true path or no sure path. We are 'sola scriptura' which means we believe that the bible in the original Hebrew and Greek is the authoritative inspired Word of the God who created all things. But you can only discover this by reading the book with a desire to discern the truth for yourself. Deuteronomy 4:29 But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. As for the Creation, we of all people have tools to explore the creation in ways the ancients could have only imagined. The bible's challenge to those who can see the wonders of the Creation is to come to know the Creator through his creation. Romans 1:19-21 19 because what may be known of God is manifest to them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

I hope the message of the scriptures gives you hope and a path forward. You might appreciate the messages of this time of year. cogwebcast.com/sermons/feast-of-tabernacles-2024/

It is a challenge when we do not make the bible our source of truth and instead 'do what is right in our own eyes.' Even when we try our best, speaking truth in love doesn't guarantee the listener will hear. There is a time for all things and we cannot force another to understand, all we can do is live a life founded upon biblical truth, test ourselves accordingly, and encourage others to do the same. Paul lamented being unable to save others and Ezekiel notes the same limits: "“Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals, 14 even if these three men-Noah, Daniel[a] and Job-were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign Lord. 15 “Or if I send wild beasts through that country and they leave it childless and it becomes desolate so that no one can pass through it because of the beasts, 16 as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, even if these three men were in it, they could not save their own sons or daughters. They alone would be saved, but the land would be desolate." So we must speak God's Truth in a way in which we live by the spirit bearing its fruit; "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

I think you should listen to the video for a biblical perspective.

Shabbat shalom. I hope you have enjoyed a restful and encouraging Sabbath

The world labels many people as 'Christian'. But of course those who know their bibles know that the true followers of Christ keep his commandments and his testimony. True followers of Christ have his spirit indwelling and follow his example. They do not need to belong to any church organization.

A special memory for us too!

​@@JudeoChristianappreciate your response- a brief story: l personally knew a Polish man, Haviv Scheiber, who was Jewish and left Poland in the 1930's, before the Nazis came into Poland and did the Holocaust. He went to Israel and worked to create a Jewish homeland which became the Jewish state. But Haviv was not happy with the government of Israel and moved again to the U.S. and spent the remainder of his life advocating for a "HolyLandState" of Jerusalem, open to all three of the world's major religions. Maybe he was a couple hundred years ahead of his time. But if you are Christians, remember all the Jews and even the Moslems who also have longed for peace between peoples of all faiths. I also recommend the song, "walk in Jerusalem, just like John" by the Harmonizing Four out of Richmond, a while ago. Times change, but some things remain the same. Thank you.

Yes the hope of peace in Jerusalem and the return of the Messiah to bring all nations into harmony under his righteous rule has been the hope of many for millennia.@@A_Pa-Plainjane

Wishing you a meaningful day of Atonement

How can you be judged before you have a chance to know the truth and make a choice?

@@JudeoChristian the world is not called to Christ and therefore cannot come to him. Only the called/chosen are given the grace to make that choice. Just as it was in the days of Noah who was the only one to make the choice to live for God? It was Noah! And why did Noah have the ability to make that choice? Becuz only Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and the rest of the world didn't. Judgment day is the day when all will not only believe but will also be corrected by the great judge of all, and at some point in the New Earth they will be restored as they convert.

I'm glad this was helpful

Praise Him for His goodness and mercy. Thank you for your words. We pray you have an uplifting Pentecost/Shavuot weekend!

What an encouraging testimony to God's great power! Thank you for sharing your story!

Glad it was helpful!

Camera battery died! Hope you have a reviving Pentecost weekend!

@@JudeoChristian thanks! you too.

This is what the Greek scriptures testify. 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. 25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. There is a time when God says he will give his people a new name, and for many good reasons. However, in the meantime and for the sake of teaching all people to observe all things, we who are believers in Christ our Messiah, should not be haggling over words. 2 Timothy 2:13-15 14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.