Why did mere complaining lead to the death of so many Israelites in the wilderness? Israel’s chronic complaining led to the judgment of venomous serpents, and the shocking remedy God provides? A bronze serpent lifted on a pole. But why such a controversial remedy?

Not much has changed. We often judge Israel for their constant complaining, but how often do our own complaints and emotional over-reactions invite serpents?

Torah Portion: Chukat-Balak / Statute

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Why do many Christian churches say we no longer have to keep certain laws—like the Sabbath and the Feasts—but still enforce the law of the Tithe? Is this picking and choosing Scripture, or is there more to the story?

In this video, we address this fantastic question from a viewer and explore why modern church practices are much more complex than simply "picking and choosing."

In this segment, we uncover:

• The Law: Why tithing actually isn't an outlier
• Early Church History: How the devastating Bar Kokhba revolt (123-138 AD) affected early Christian lifestyle.
• The Fiscus Judaicus: How early Christians distanced themselves from certain Biblical laws to escape brutal Roman persecution.

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Where is Satan right now? When will he be bound? And what does it actually mean that Satan will be bound?

To answer this, we need to break down the Millennial Reign of Christ (the 1,000 years of peace), what life will look like with no satanic influence, the difference between resurrected saints and earthly survivors, and why the devil must be released one final time before the New Heaven and New Earth.

Let all know that Christ has given believers incredible authority over the kingdom of darkness!

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