Easter 2023

by Julie Ayers

Editor-in-Chief

Karin McBride-Chenoweth

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David B Chenoweth

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Lianne Chenoweth

Introduction

Welcome to our very special Easter 2023 edition of 3-in-1 The Voice.

This year we have just launched a new website with an additional website of our archived editions.

With so many changes going on, we need more than ever a spiritual compass to navigate in this chaotic world.

That compass has and always will be the Holy Bible. Thousands of years ago the times we are trying to navigate were prophesied by the prophets of old, men of renown. Jesus quoted one of these - Daniel regarding the End Times.

In this special Easter edition we will look at the reasons why so many believe that we are living in the last days...

Karin McBride-Chenoweth

Pictured above: THE LION OF JUDAH

By Julie Ayers

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JESUS' WORDS

In Matthew 24:3-31 Jesus sat with His disciples, who asked Him privately, what would be the sign of Jesus second coming and what would be the sign(s) for the end of the age? Jesus answered:

"Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled for all these things must come to pass. But the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows." Matt 24: 4-8

In recent years this convergence is intensifying and manifesting in global proportions. We have seen wars in Iraq (Elam), Afghanistan (Persia), Russia/Ukraine (Magog). We have seen the global plague (pandemic) of Covid-19, and the number of earthquakes in the world for February 2023 alone, saw a total of 18,036 with a magnitude of 7+ down to a magnitude of 2+. The equivalent of 723.9 atomic bombs! (WER).

In 2023 the charity CARE that fights global hunger, estimate that around 50 million women, children and families are on the brink of starvation. The reasons cited are drought, war and impact of global inflation. This is the biggest and worst global hunger emergency in history. Mothers are skipping their meals in order to feed their children.

PERSECUTION

Following the above, Jesus continued to describe what would happen to believers in Him:

"Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." Matt 24: 9-14

Here is the first time we read the word 'tribulation'. The definition of tribulation means the following:

Distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution also : a trying experience Mirriam-Webster

Many Christians believe that they will somehow avoid the tribulation (pre-tribulationists), however, the above scripture states 'But he who endures to the end shall be saved.'

The spirit of lawlessness is abounding on a global scale, policing laws are being watered down. In NYC alone many felonies have been down-graded to misdemeanors. A much lesser charge. Bail is virtually nonexistent and therefore the felons are free to roam the streets. The victims of the crimes are treated as objects, who are violated, and get lost in a legal system that no longer protects them or their rights. The perpetrators are defined as 'crazy mixed-up kids or people with problems,' who just had to vent their anger or sexual frustration. Not criminals who ought to punished to the full extent of the law.

Woke is the new cult. It is based on temptation and preys on man's desire to partake in every evil thing available to him. The Bible talks about this in the book of Isaiah Chapter 5:

"They say that what is right is wrong and what is wrong is right; that black is white and white is black; black is sweet and sweet is bitter." Is 5:20. This last week has seen a new 'show trial' begin to manifest in the Easter week when we remember Jesus' mock trial. As we continue to read in Is 5 it could be applied to what we are witnessing in these days:

"Woe to those who are wise and shrewd in their own eyes! Woe to those who are “heroes” when it comes to drinking and boast about the liquor they can hold. They take bribes to pervert justice, letting the wicked go free and putting innocent men in jail. Therefore God will deal with them and burn them. They will disappear like straw on fire. Their roots will rot and their flowers wither, for they have thrown away the laws of God and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel." Is 5: 21-24

Therefore we the people, become we the victims.

Revival?

According to many preachers, many conditions need to be in place. It is not all doom and gloom either!

Revival refers to a spiritual awakening, from a state of inactivity or “sleep.” This means that if the church or an individual Christian is in this state, they are not being very effective. The good news is that they can become active at some point in the future!

Thinking about the subject, I asked myself, why do a lot of sermons or services deal with the revival?

The Bible refers quite a few times to “those who sleep,” and it is in the scriptures we also find a warning. 1 Corinthians 15:18 tells us,

Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

Could revival be driven by fear perhaps? After all, inertia is not supposed to be a state of being. Neither does anyone want to be “lost” or doomed. However, according to the definition, revival is not just a “feel good” emotion either. It is rather an experience and one that precipitates a spiritual continuum –a good one, leading to growth.

TRUE AND FALSE REVIVAL - HOW DO WE KNOW?

The late, great Billy Graham once spoke about a “heaven-sent revival.” One that would give us guidance, stability, strength, faith, integrity and righteousness. We could receive this not just as individuals but as a nation. A revival that could only be brought about by God and one that would bring about real, lasting, permanent change.

Reverend Graham’s comments bring to life that old axiom “men must change before kingdoms can.” Therefore, it’s safe to deduct that with revival would come true peace. People giving up their selfish ways and putting others first.

I’ve always believed that if something is real to a person, then it is true. In recent years the church has been plagued by “heightened emotions.” Too many times this has been misinterpreted as revival. I have been to many meetings over the years, where the battle-cry of “this is the start of revival –tonight!” occurs, only to leave participants later disappointed. The powerful collective of the “let’s take on the world” declaration didn’t last. So, what happened? Were expectations too high?

I don’t believe that the hope was “too high,” but I do believe that revival, when it comes, must be heaven-sent. I also believe there is a difference between feeling something and experiencing it. Revival is the experience that precipitates a change. Jesus Christ is the key that unlocks the door to that change. Sean Michael Lucas states in “True Revival and False Revival,”

A church filled with men and women who are delighting in God and His holiness, who are humble before God and others, and who are living out that holy delight in obedience to God’s Word—that is a church that is experiencing genuine revival.

JEWISH REVIVAL

As I was writing this piece, I decided to research the word revival to see if it was in the Bible. It did not turn up. However, in the Orthodox Jewish Bible it did! In the book of Isaiah 58:2 – also known in Hebrew as Yeshayah – the following appears,

“…they ask of Me the mishpeteitzedek; they seem eager for kirvat Elohim (getting close to G-d, revival).”

In English – “They ask me for just decisions and seem eager for God to come near them.”

AND Lukas (Luke) 2:34

“And Shimon said a bracha over them and said to Miryam his Em, Hinei this one is destined for the michshol (stumbling) and tekumah of RABBIM [YESHAYAH 53:11-12]”

In the latter we see the Hebrew word tekumah used. Translated this word means revival or resurrection. Simeon therefore is blessing Jesus and prophesying over Him.

As we read this translation, suddenly the Word becomes less obscure. Revival is much more than a feeling or indeed even a national movement. It is a resurrection – a gift from God.

This article was written by Karin McBride-Chenoweth. It was first published on THE CHRISTIAN EXAMINER blog. Karin is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher of Christian and secular works in Europe and the USA. Karin is a US Citizen and lives and works in the USA. ONLY

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