Draw Me Close: Podcast - A Ministry of Whitestone Christian Fellowship, with Pastor Bob Lawrenz
Draw Me Close is the Bible Teaching Ministry of Whitestone Christian Fellowship, taught by Pastor Bob Lawrenz. All music on this podcast is used by permission: CCLI License # 2457349
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The media has changed since the World Wars of the 20th Century. Once they used to show us films of human atrocities to say, “never again.” The media now shows us what they want us to see, an agenda noting their favorites, and denigrating whom they view as their enemy. They do not want us to see atrocities again. It’s the NEWS that they’d like to see occur, and it is bent around a few wealthy minds that pay them well, and who share ...
Ezekiel 39:14-29 describes the aftermath of a massive, failed invasion of Israel in the "latter days". The passage focuses on the cleansing of the land, the disposal of the invaders' bodies, and the subsequent spiritual restoration of Israel, marking a, defining moment where God manifests His glory and holiness to all nations.
Ezekiel 39’s first half of the chapter left us a with clear understanding of the strong devastation coming as God’s Judgment falls upon the armies of Gog and her allies as they invade the Holy Land. These armies, mentioned in the previous chapter, represent much of the political power in a Christ-rejecting world. The whole world will feel the impact, but geographically, the battle takes place in tiny Israel. . .
At the start of this new year, Pastor Bob is taking us through the scriptures revealing Biblical Prophecy regarding current and future events in the world, and the role of Israel in the last days. This week we are beginning chapter 39 of Ezekiel's prophecy. Join us as Pastor Bob breaks down Ezekiel's prophecy regarding the war of Gog and Magog.
Ezekiel 39:1-13 is a prophecy of a future, large-scale invasion of Israel by a coaliti...
The 3rd week of our Prophecy Update Series opens with Ezekiel 39. It opens with an almost identical verse as the previous chapter. The only difference is that in Chapter 38, it is Jehovah directing the Son of Man (Christ) what to speak to Gog, and Magog, that nation north of the Caucasus Mountains between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
In Ezekiel 39:1, it is the Son of Man speaking those words, “I am against thee…” just as t...
Join us for this Bible Prophecy Update as we continue in Ezekiel 38. Pastor Bob breaks down Ezekiel's prophecy regarding the war of Gog and Magog.
Last week we looked at prophetic rebirth of Israel as a nation, Jews coming to faith in Jesus the Messiah, and growing antisemitism around the world, who the players are in the coming invasion of Israel, and the reason for it.
This week we will be looking at God's re...
Now that we have undertaken a Prophecy Update Series, things are heating up around the world. Venezuela, Switzerland, and Iran are in the news this week. Scour the news sites to stay abreast of current events, and more so, current events that will impact our faith and understanding of Bible Prophesy. Our faith might be challenged at times. . .
At the start of this new year, Pastor Bob will take us through the scriptures revealing Biblical Prophecy regarding current and future events in the world, and the role of Israel in the last days.
Join us for this Bible Prophecy Update and study in Ezekiel 38. Pastor Bob will break down Ezekiel's prophecy regarding the war of Gog and Magog, the prophetic rebirth of Israel, Jews coming to faith in Jesus the Messiah, and growing...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Many are wondering what lays ahead for us in the year ahead, and the future, in general. Matthew 24 and Luke 21 speak of the end times and describes the social, political, climatic, and even financial troubles that will plague all the Earth at that time. Matthew also says this: “And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet” ...
This morning, we are continuing on in Luke chapter 2, the message of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In Luke 2, the primary hearers of God's message are the shepherds, who receive angelic news of Jesus' birth and then share it, causing others (Mary, Joseph, and the general populace) to marvel. . .
Mid-week after Christmas, today’s passage focuses on a few of those that have heard the voice of God, and other “Announcers,” like Gabriel, an Angel whose ear was held by Almighty God. We know about God directing him to Daniel in Babylon. Gabriel carried messages of the highest importance. . .
The most widely shared commemoration across the world, involving more people and more nations than any other holiday celebration is Christmas. It transcends national history, and it goes everywhere where Christianity has ever been. Though it is the most widely celebrated around the world, in many ways it is the least understood. All the holidays and all the celebrations and all the commemorations of people and events across the glo...
Like the Prophets of old, God uses individuals for His specific purposes. The Apostle Peter was no different. He was like the unofficial head of the Apostles, probably based on his age. (See John 20: 3, 4, "Another younger Apostle out-ran Peter on Resurrection Sunday, as they ran to the empty tomb.") Both were filled with the Spirit, both wrote short Epistles, but Peter wrote this about Scripture in 2 Peter 1:21: “For the...
As our study in Hebrews concludes in chapter 13:15-25, the author summarizes the Christian life as one of sacrificial praise, continuous obedience and submission to Christ and His leaders, and living with an eternal perspective, always looking toward the "city to come" rather than earthly comforts, concluding with a powerful prayer for God's people to be equipped for His will and a final blessing. Believers offer &quo...
The final chapter of the book of Hebrews is a powerful call to live out Christian faith practically focusing on living a life of brotherly love, hospitality, sexual morality, and contentment. It urges believers to remember prisoners, and respect their spiritual leaders. The writer makes a strong point about the constancy of the gospel. Jesus Christ does not change, and neither does the truth. Christians, therefore, ought to be care...
Hebrews 12:15-29 is a powerful warning to Christians to persevere in faith and holiness, avoid backsliding into sin, and appreciate the superiority of the new covenant in Christ over the old covenant given at Mount Sinai. It contrasts the fearful experience of the Law with the confident access to God offered through Jesus. . .
The final portion of The Epistle to the Hebrews is upon us. And it’s a fitting time of the year, as Christmas is just a week and a half away. “The sacrifice of praise” begins this passage, and we are encouraged to communicate to others the reason for our joy in Christ. That’s evangelization, pointing others to Christ for all the wonderful gifts He has given us. . .
As we open the 13th Chapter of Hebrews, we are closing out this wonderful Epistle. It is filled with good things for us to keep in mind daily. The writer opens up with, “Let brotherly love continue.” That command is the second half of The Great Commandment. That’s not a coincidence. It is one of the hardest things to do, especially given Jesus’ description of brothers, and of neighbors. A neighbor might live next door, or be someon...
The Jews were called a stiff-necked people in several places in the Old Testament. They often acted arrogantly, believing that their logic was like God's. But that's a presumptuous conclusion. To think that we mortals can match God with motives, means, and planning seems outrageous to us these days. And Isaiah 55:7-11 confirms that God thinks so too! His thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and His ways are higher than ou...
We are beginning chapter 12 this week. The writer is now transitioning as he begins to conclude with a powerful exhortation for believers to persevere in their faith journey, drawing inspiration from the witnesses of the past, shedding hindrances, running with endurance, and fixing their eyes on Jesus.
He further explains that God's discipline is a loving act of a father, not punishment, and warns against falling short of h...
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