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00:19 >>John Bradshaw: This is It Is Written. 00:21 I'm John Bradshaw. Thanks for joining me. 00:23 If you go to a live performance at your local theater, 00:26 you'll see a live orchestra, a musician, maybe, 00:30 a team of gymnasts, or a troupe of Shakespearean actors, 00:34 something along those lines. 00:36 But if you were alive in the 1840s and sitting 00:39 in the audience at a theater, you might have heard something 00:42 a bit different. 00:44 You might have heard a mysterious knocking. 00:46 [reverberating knocking sound, audience murmurs] 00:48 When the show began, you would have seen two young girls, 00:52 Maggie and Kate Fox. 00:54 You'd have heard them speaking to and asking questions of... 00:58 no one, it seemed. 01:00 Then you would have felt the silence in the room. 01:03 ♪[foreboding music]♪ 01:04 You'd have seen members of the audience leaning forward 01:06 in their seats. Maybe you, too, would have leaned forward, 01:10 waiting for something to happen. 01:14 Then you would have heard what you came to hear: 01:17 [rapping sounds] rappings on the floor or the furniture, 01:20 sounds of knocking that didn't appear to come from anywhere, 01:24 that frankly seemed otherworldly, 01:26 that spelled out messages, or sometimes even rapped 01:30 in the rhythm of well-known tunes of the time. 01:33 What were these knockings? 01:35 The Fox sisters claimed they were spirits. 01:40 ♪[spooky music]♪ 01:41 The story of the Fox sisters begins in Hydesville, New York, 01:44 where Maggie and Kate Fox lived as girls in a small home 01:48 with their parents. 01:49 The home, they claimed, was haunted, 01:52 and the girls often heard knockings on the walls. 01:55 They began to invite people over to the house 01:57 to demonstrate what was happening. 01:59 As they did this, the girls began to gain notoriety. 02:03 Eventually they were invited to another home 02:06 to see if the knockings would happen in other places. 02:09 They did! Or at least they seemed to. 02:12 Then the girls began to perform in halls and theaters. 02:15 Their popularity exploded, and Maggie and Kate 02:19 were then joined by their older sister, Leah. 02:22 They took to the road, 02:23 performing in cities all over the United States. 02:26 Everywhere they stopped their séances drew people 02:29 from all walks of life. 02:32 Why were people so enticed by the knocking sounds? 02:35 Well, that's because what the Fox sisters offered 02:37 was more than just a mere night's entertainment. 02:41 It was, they claimed, a glimpse, 02:43 an open door to the other side. 02:47 Add to that the fact that the communications 02:49 the sisters claimed to receive from the spirits of the dead 02:53 often offered hope about the times. 02:56 Surely, the combination of such encouraging messages, 02:59 the intrigue of the supernatural, 03:01 and the ability to communicate with those who had died 03:04 sparked the interest of a generation. 03:07 And it was the Fox sisters' performances, 03:09 more than anything else, 03:11 that galvanized what one historian has called 03:13 "one of the greatest religious movements 03:15 of the 19th century": 03:17 American spiritualism. 03:20 This movement went beyond spirit rappings and séances, though. 03:24 Another popular attraction at the time was mesmerism. 03:29 Mesmerism had been popular in the United States 03:32 since the 1830s when Charles Poyen, 03:35 a Frenchman who practiced animal magnetism, or mesmerism, 03:40 traveled to New England and began to give talks 03:42 about his ability to heal illnesses by mesmerizing people, 03:47 a practice initiated by a man named Anton Mesmer. 03:50 Poyen could, he claimed, put his patients 03:52 in a sleep-like state or a trance and then 03:56 make magnetic passes over the body with his hands. 04:00 These actions he and others believed would rebalance 04:03 the magnetic forces that some scientists of the time thought 04:07 were in the body. 04:08 Like the Fox sisters did later on, 04:11 Poyen traveled around the United States 04:13 giving demonstrations of mesmerism. 04:16 And other mesmerists rose up to do the same. 04:19 Beyond the supposed powers of healing that practitioners 04:23 of mesmerism said their art could bring to people, 04:27 they also boasted that mesmerism allowed them 04:29 to access people's minds and could enable individuals 04:34 to act as mediums for spirits. 04:37 The stories of Charles Poyen and the Fox sisters show us 04:40 that spiritualism had its big introduction and its heyday 04:45 in the United States in the 19th century. 04:48 But it's important to note that it's nothing new. 04:51 In fact, it's been around since Bible times. 04:55 First Samuel 28 tells the story of King Saul 04:58 consulting a medium. It happened after he realized 05:02 that the Philistine army was gathering to attack Israel, 05:04 and no matter how much he prayed and asked for help 05:07 from prophets, the Lord God would not give him an answer. 05:10 In his desperation he went to see a witch in a place 05:14 called Endor, asking her to raise up the prophet Samuel, 05:17 who had died, so that Samuel could give Saul advice. 05:21 The visit did not end up helping Saul, though. 05:23 He just received the message he'd already received, 05:27 that God had taken his kingdom from him, 05:29 and it would be given to David. 05:31 Shortly after this meeting, Saul died in battle, 05:35 and everything happened as the Lord said it would. 05:39 The long shadow of spiritualism reaches into more modern times 05:43 as well. It's well known, for example, 05:45 that former first lady Nancy Reagan sought the advice 05:48 of an astrologer named Joan Quigley 05:50 throughout her husband Ronald Reagan's presidency 05:53 in the 1980s. 05:54 And today we only need to look to popular television 05:58 to see the influence of spiritualism 06:00 on our culture. [static noise and growling] 06:02 You can think of numerous television programs 06:05 which include spells and witchcraft and sorcery, 06:10 communication with the dead, and so on. 06:13 In fact, in the 21st century, 06:16 spiritualism has become even more brazen than ever before, 06:21 with television programs even discussing Satan 06:25 as a character, making him sympathetic to his viewers. 06:31 But what does God say about all of this? 06:34 About participating in séances, consulting mediums, 06:37 or being involved with witchcraft in any way? 06:41 The Bible's very clear about these practices. 06:44 In Leviticus 19:31, God says, 06:46 "Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; 06:50 do not seek after them, to be defiled by them." 06:53 Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says, 06:56 "There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son 06:59 "or his daughter pass through the fire, 07:01 "or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, 07:04 "or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, 07:07 "or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, 07:11 "or one who calls up the dead. 07:13 For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord." 07:17 And in the New Testament, Paul declares in Galatians, 07:19 chapter 5, that "those who practice [idolatry and sorcery] 07:24 will not inherit the kingdom of God." 07:27 In accordance with what the Bible says, 07:29 we should avoid séances and witchcraft because we know 07:33 that if we do these things, we would be dancing with the devil. 07:38 But did you know there are more subtle forms 07:41 of spiritualism that are all around us in this day and age? 07:44 And those things should be avoided, too. 07:47 We'll talk about those when we come back in just a moment. 07:50 ♪[music swells and ends]♪♪ 07:59 >>Announcer: Spiritualism, witchcraft, 08:01 and communication with the dead have become mainstream 08:04 in today's society. 08:06 What does the Bible teach us about these topics? 08:09 Our free offer today is "Charmed by the Supernatural." 08:13 To receive this free DVD, 08:14 call 800-253-3000 08:17 or visit us online at iiwoffer.com. 08:21 Know what the Bible says about the supernatural. 08:23 Call 800-253-3000 08:26 or visit iiwoffer.com. 08:30 >>John Bradshaw: Thanks for joining me on It Is Written. 08:32 Going to see a clairvoyant or consulting a Ouija board 08:36 are obvious, in-your-face forms of spiritualism. 08:40 But there are plenty of practices today 08:41 that may seem harmless 08:44 but are actually spiritualistic in nature. 08:46 Some of these even Christians practice with the justification 08:50 that they can bring one closer to God. 08:53 Among these practices are the use of crystals for healing 08:56 and yoga for exercise and meditation. 09:00 I spoke with a young woman raised in the Santería religion. 09:05 Really, that's voodoo. 09:07 And I asked her about her experiences and her insights 09:12 into the occult. 09:13 So, tell me, in your experience, the occult is very real. 09:16 You were involved as a younger person in, in Santería, which, 09:20 it's called voodoo in Haiti, so that's very much witchcraft. 09:24 What were the sorts of experiences that you had? 09:27 >>Tammy: So, I was baptized into it. 09:30 The, the way that it was practiced, um, 09:33 in my family was considered white magic. 09:36 Um, and so it was for protection or for, uh, 09:39 trying to gain things. 09:41 Um, I had a lot of demonic presence around me. 09:46 At the time I didn't know they were demonic presence, 09:49 most of the time. But I saw a lot of shadows. 09:52 I had encounters with Satan. 09:55 I had encounters with, um, uh, just, just general tormenting. 10:00 >>John: If I understand your story correctly, 10:01 there was somebody who for years stood at the end 10:05 of your bed while you slept. 10:06 >>Tammy: Very faithfully. 10:07 >>John: When I say "somebody," this wasn't a somebody; 10:09 this was a--well, it was a demon. 10:11 >>Tammy: Yes, it was. 10:12 >>John: And, and did you feel protected while the, while the, 10:14 this demonic presence was there? 10:16 >>Tammy: I was told that he was there to protect me, 10:19 but never have I ever felt protected. 10:21 As a matter of fact, I slept with the sheets over my head. 10:25 [laughs] Because I was so scared of him. 10:28 >>John: Is there such a thing as white magic? 10:30 >>Tammy: I don't believe so. 10:31 I think all magic is tied in with Satan. 10:34 Um, the devil has his hand in all of those things 10:37 when you read the Bible. 10:38 There's no way that you can make something that's evil good. 10:41 >>John: So as somebody who was deeply involved in the occult, 10:48 do you see evidence of it around you in society today? 10:51 >>Tammy: Everywhere. I see it in music; 10:52 I see it in movies-- >>John: See it in movies. 10:54 >>Tammy: ...cartoons. >>John: Cartoons. 10:55 >>Tammy: I see it in, in toys. I see it in, uh, books. 11:00 It's everywhere now. 11:01 >>John: Does it matter that it's everywhere? 11:03 I mean, can't somebody just read a book about something 11:06 or watch a movie about something and it's just entertainment? 11:08 Can't you just pass it off as that? 11:11 >>Tammy: Can you play with a porcupine without getting stung? 11:14 I don't think that anything that involves Satan 11:17 and that has nothing to do with God can be good for you. 11:22 >>John: I think it's important to remember that even if 11:24 the person playing with the toy or watching the movie 11:26 doesn't have an agenda, the devil does. 11:29 >>Tammy: He does. 11:31 And he'll paint it in this glittery picture. 11:33 He'll paint it in so colorful. 11:34 He'll paint it in princesses and flowers and toys 11:38 and, and things that seem good, but there is, uh, an agenda, 11:42 and the agenda is the mind. 11:43 >>John: What do you think is the effect on people 11:45 when they see musicians and music videos 11:49 very openly glorifying the devil, 11:51 or actors in television programs or cartoons, 11:55 what do you think the effect is on people, 11:57 and particularly young people, 11:59 when they see this being normalized? 12:01 >>Tammy: Well, if you look now at teens, 12:03 there's a lot of behavioral issues. 12:05 There's a lot of depression and a lot of suicide. 12:08 I know that it has a direct correlation, 12:10 especially when the lyrics are talking about suicide, 12:14 are talking about being an addict and glorifying living 12:18 in a lifestyle that does not produce happiness or joy 12:22 or peace at all. 12:23 >>John: You came to the place where you wanted to be 12:25 out of there. Were you able just to walk out the door, 12:29 shut the door, and walk away? 12:30 Or was it a little more complicated than that? 12:32 >>Tammy: It was extremely complicated. 12:33 Um, Satan never wants to let go of anyone that he has. 12:37 He doesn't want to give or allow people to experience 12:40 what he has lost. So, once I decided to become a Christian 12:45 or started to even just look at it, I was tormented at night. 12:50 I was torment--I couldn't sleep at night. 12:53 There were days where I'd be driving, 12:55 and I would experience out-of-body experiences 13:00 where I would see myself, you know, either going off a bridge 13:03 or having a car accident, uh, almost dying or dying. 13:07 I knew Satan was out to get me, um, after I left the occult. 13:12 >>John: And when you're going through that, 13:13 did you ever think to yourself, "Well, wait a minute, 13:14 maybe I ought to stay back on that side"? 13:16 >>Tammy: No, 'cause when you compare Satan to Jesus, 13:19 it, it's incomparable. 13:21 I don't know how I knew that Jesus was the One 13:25 that could save. I just knew that He was what I wanted. 13:28 He had the answer for me. 13:29 And if I could just reach it, like the woman with the issue 13:33 of blood, you could just touch the hem of the garment, 13:36 you can experience that freedom. And I did. 13:39 >>John: And you're free. 13:40 >>Tammy: I'm free. 13:41 >>John: Does thinking back on that life--is it traumatic? 13:44 Does it leave you feeling icky, or, or can you just go forward 13:47 now and say, "Hey, I'm free, and it's okay"? 13:49 >>Tammy: When I look back, um, it does get a little hard. 13:53 Um, Satan will, he likes to bring up memories, 13:57 and it, it does, it does feel uncomfortable, 13:59 but the Bible says that, uh, if we invite in Christ, 14:04 that He will abide in us. 14:06 And as long as I'm staying connected with Him, 14:09 with Jesus... 14:12 as long as I'm reading my Bible, 14:14 as long as I'm surrendering my will to Him, 14:17 as long as I am letting go of sins, I have peace. 14:23 I have joy. I have freedom. 14:25 When I was first coming out, I didn't have the answers. 14:29 All I had was the name of Jesus. 14:32 And just in His name alone, there's power. 14:36 So even if you, you don't have a knowledge, 14:38 you don't have the resources, you don't have anything else, 14:41 just call on the name of Jesus, and He will show up, 14:44 and He will lead you, He will guide you, 14:46 and that's what He did for me. 14:49 >>John: Isaiah 8:19 asks us, "When they say to you, 14:53 "'Seek those who are mediums and wizards, 14:56 "who whisper and mutter,' should not a people seek their God? 15:01 Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living?" 15:04 The Bible, in classic fashion, answers its own question 15:08 pretty directly: "To the law and to the testimony! 15:12 "If they do not speak according to this word, 15:15 it is because there is no light in them." 15:19 That's Isaiah 8 and verse 20. 15:21 God's Word is a litmus test of light and darkness, 15:25 truth and error, good and evil. 15:29 In just a moment we're going to turn to the Bible to look 15:32 at a story about a people who were trying to follow the God 15:35 who had saved them from bondage, 15:37 but who in their fear and doubt lost their way 15:40 by making and worshiping a god of gold, 15:44 a god which ultimately had zero power to heal or save them. 15:49 I'll be right back. 15:50 ♪[music swells and ends]♪♪ 15:59 >>Announcer: Spiritualism, witchcraft, 16:01 and communication with the dead have become mainstream 16:04 in today's society. 16:06 What does the Bible teach us about these topics? 16:09 Our free offer today is "Charmed by the Supernatural." 16:12 To receive this free DVD, 16:14 call 800-253-3000 16:17 or visit us online at iiwoffer.com. 16:20 Know what the Bible says about the supernatural. 16:23 Call 800-253-3000 16:26 or visit iiwoffer.com. 16:30 >>John Bradshaw: He had it all: extravagant wealth, 16:33 immense power, and wisdom far greater than any person 16:37 before him. He'd seen the glory of God, 16:40 had spoken personally with God, and was told by God 16:44 he could have anything he wanted. 16:46 But as his focus shifted over time, his life collapsed. 16:51 As he contemplated his existence, 16:52 he concluded that all was vanity. 16:56 Don't miss "Great Characters of the Bible: Solomon" 17:00 as we look at the story of the wisest man who ever lived, 17:03 a man who wrote three books of the Bible, 17:05 a man who was revered by monarchs 17:07 and feared by his enemies, the man who constructed 17:10 what may have been the most beautiful temple every built, 17:13 and yet turned away from faithfulness to God. 17:16 But God didn't turn from him. 17:19 The story of Solomon is a tragedy and a victory. 17:22 Don't miss "Great Characters of the Bible: Solomon," 17:26 brought to you by It Is Written TV. 17:30 >>John Bradshaw: To learn more about how God sees the use 17:32 of inanimate objects for the purpose of healing or salvation, 17:36 we're going to look at the story of the golden calf. 17:39 The story takes place when the children of Israel 17:41 are at the foot of Mount Sinai waiting for Moses to return 17:45 from talking with God and receiving His law. 17:49 But its true beginning is in Egypt before the Israelites 17:53 were set free, before they crossed the Red Sea 17:56 on dry ground, before they journeyed into the wilderness. 18:00 Having lived for generations among the Egyptians, 18:03 the Israelites had become accustomed 18:05 to Egyptian traditions. 18:07 They'd witnessed Egyptian rituals and become familiar 18:09 with the gods whom the Egyptians worshiped. 18:13 On the day they marched out of Egypt, 18:15 they not only carried with them their belongings 18:17 and the golden spoils handed over to them by their captors, 18:21 but also the mental and emotional baggage 18:24 of 400 years of living in a pagan nation. 18:28 As time in the wilderness would show, 18:30 it was that baggage that was the heaviest of everything 18:34 they were carrying--and the most challenging 18:36 to free themselves from. It's a well-known story. 18:40 As they journeyed deeper into the desert, 18:43 they gave way to doubt, allowing their circumstances 18:47 to dictate their attitudes towards Moses 18:50 and ultimately God Himself. 18:52 They complained at every turn. 18:55 They didn't have water. God gave it to them from a rock. 18:58 They didn't have food. 18:59 God rained manna from heaven to feed them. 19:02 They got tired of the manna. God gave them quail. 19:06 They became sick from eating it. 19:08 Really, their lack wasn't food and water; 19:12 it was trust in God to lead them, to save them. 19:16 And this became all too apparent 19:17 when God called Moses to speak with Him on Mount Sinai. 19:22 Despite the fact they'd already witnessed God's presence 19:24 in their midst through the pillar of cloud and fire 19:27 that traveled with them out of Egypt, 19:29 Exodus 20, verse 18 relates, 19:31 "Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, 19:34 "the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, 19:37 "and the mountain smoking; and when [they] saw it, 19:40 they trembled and stood afar off," even though barriers 19:43 had already been put between them and the mountain. 19:47 While Moses was talking with God and receiving 19:50 the Ten Commandments and instructions on how to build 19:53 the tabernacle, the people down below were terrified. 19:57 And the longer Moses was away, the more anxious they became. 20:02 Exodus 32, verse 1: "Now when the people saw 20:05 "that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, 20:09 "the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, 20:12 "'Come, make us gods that shall go before us; 20:16 "'for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up 20:19 "'out of the land of Egypt, 20:21 we do not know what has become of him.'" 20:23 Incredibly, Aaron did as they requested. 20:27 He instructed them to bring the gold they brought out of Egypt. 20:30 When they did, the Bible tells us that Aaron 20:33 "received the gold from their hand, and he fashioned it 20:37 with an engraving tool, and made a molded calf." 20:41 The next day the people gathered to worship the calf 20:44 and make sacrifices to it. 20:46 Seeing their sin, God said to Moses, 20:48 "Go, get down! For your people whom you brought 20:52 "out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves. 20:55 "They have turned aside quickly out of the way 20:58 "which I commanded them. They have made themselves 21:01 "a molded calf, and worshiped it and sacrificed to it.... 21:04 "I have seen this people, 21:06 "and indeed it is a stiff-necked people! 21:09 "Now therefore, let me alone, that my wrath may burn hot 21:12 against them and I may consume them." 21:15 God could have wiped the Israelites out then and there. 21:21 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, and God relented. 21:26 Yet Moses was angry, too. 21:28 And when he descended the mountain, 21:30 he broke the tablets of stone God had given him. 21:34 The next thing he did was to call his brother to account, 21:36 asking Aaron, "What did this people do to you 21:40 that you have brought so great a sin upon them?" 21:43 So Aaron proceeded to explain what had happened. 21:47 And he ended with the worst excuse in the Bible, 21:52 telling Moses, "I said to them, 'Whoever has any gold, 21:56 "let them break it off.' So they gave it to me, 21:58 and I cast it into the fire, and this calf came out." 22:03 Wait a minute. What did he say? 22:07 That all he'd done was throw jewelry and pieces of gold 22:10 into the fire and, voila! out came an idol? 22:13 Would anyone have believed a story like that? 22:16 It was an outright lie and a very poor excuse for a lie. 22:20 The Bible clearly states that Aaron "fashioned it 22:23 with [a]...tool." That calf took a lot of work, 22:27 purposeful work that Aaron had done himself. 22:31 It was not random. It was intentional on his part-- 22:34 and on the part of the people. 22:38 By suggesting the calf happened by itself 22:41 or made itself spontaneously, Aaron was not only lying; 22:47 he was assigning power to the gold 22:49 that the gold didn't possess. 22:51 He was assigning power to the idol, 22:54 that it could somehow self-generate. 22:57 As they worshiped it, 22:58 the Israelites were doing the same thing. 23:01 They ascribed all the power, might, and strength 23:04 they'd already seen with their own eyes from the God of heaven 23:09 to a precious stone carved into an idol. 23:12 Unlike the living God, the golden calf was lifeless 23:17 and could do nothing for them. 23:19 But instead of trusting the true God, 23:21 the One who had actually freed them, 23:23 the One who'd actually given them bread and water, 23:25 the One who had protected them with His mighty hand, 23:28 they were willing to put their trust in inanimate objects, 23:32 in stone instead of the Creator. 23:36 ♪[soft orchestral music]♪ 23:37 The same is true today when people put their trust 23:39 in crystals, precious stones, amulets, and charms. 23:45 These things have no power to heal or help or save. 23:52 The only one who can save is the Rock of Ages, 23:57 Jesus Christ. In times of fear or doubt or uncertainty, 24:04 you can turn to Him. Don't let subtle forms of darkness 24:11 to even enter your home, certainly not your heart. 24:16 Because over time they may eventually overwhelm you, 24:20 might even take your life. 24:22 Make no mistake, this is no game; it's spiritual warfare. 24:29 Your only hope of victory is in Jesus. 24:32 He promises you that victory. 24:35 You need only come to Him and claim His promises 24:39 for true healing, for redemption, 24:42 and for conquering the devil. 24:46 The devil is powerful. 24:48 But "greater is He that is in you, 24:52 than he that is in the world." 24:54 God's promise to you and to me is to cleanse us and purify us 24:58 from sin and from the darkness of this world. 25:03 All you need to do is to willingly put off and reject 25:08 those things that are right now weighing you down. 25:12 ♪[soft orchestral music continues]♪ 25:14 Jesus Himself offers us a brand new beginning, 25:18 no matter how far we've gone from Him. 25:21 You just need to remember that nothing the devil offers 25:23 as a way to somehow access power or miraculous healing 25:28 can even come close to what God has already done 25:31 and freely offers you and me today. 25:35 Here's what God promises in the last book of the Bible: 25:39 "I counsel you to buy [of] me gold refined in the fire, 25:44 "that you may be rich; 25:45 "and white garments, that you may be clothed, 25:48 "that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; 25:51 and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see." 25:55 "To him [that] overcomes I will grant to sit with me 25:58 "on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down 26:01 with my Father on His throne." 26:05 Now, this is the gold we want. 26:08 ♪[music ends]♪♪ 26:11 >>John: Thank you for remembering that It Is Written 26:13 exists because of the kindness of people just like you. 26:16 To support this international life-changing ministry, 26:20 please call us now at 800-253-3000. 26:24 You can send your tax-deductible gift 26:25 to the address on your screen, 26:27 or you can visit us online at itiswritten.com. 26:31 Thank you for your prayers and for your financial support. 26:33 Our number again is 800-253-3000, 26:38 or you can visit us online at itiswritten.com. 26:41 >>John: Let's pray together now. 26:43 Our Father in heaven, in Jesus' name we come to You, 26:46 thankful for the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. 26:51 ♪[soft piano music]♪ 26:52 We recognize that we are caught up in a great spiritual battle 26:58 with deception at every side. 27:01 I'm asking that You would guide us in the way of light and life. 27:07 Right now there's one who is seeking a better way, 27:10 a new start, a new life in Jesus, 27:14 and I'm praying for that person as he or she brings to You 27:20 a heart to be made new, a mind to be transformed. 27:26 We thank You for the truth of Your Word 27:28 and that one day soon we will leave this sin-darkened world 27:32 for an eternity in Your Presence. 27:35 Keep us. Fill us with Your Presence. 27:38 Save us now and always. We pray and thank You 27:42 in Jesus' name, amen. 27:46 Thank you so much for joining me. 27:48 I'm look forward to seeing you again next time. 27:50 Until then, remember: 27:52 "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, 27:56 but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" 28:00 ♪[dramatic theme music]♪ 28:25 ♪[music ends]♪♪ |
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