GOD’S

UNSHAKABLE

KINGDOM

Where Have We Come?

18You have not come to a mountain [Mt. Sinai] that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20because they could not bear what was commanded:

Heb. 12:18-24 (cont.)

Where Have We Come?

“If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” 21The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” 22But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,

Heb. 12:18-24 (cont.)

Where Have We Come?

23to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, 24to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

Heb. 12:18-24

Whole LottaShakin’ Goin’ On!

25See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from Him who warns us from heaven?

Heb. 12:25-29 (cont.)

Whole LottaShakin’ Goin’ On!

26At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

Heb. 12:25-29 (cont.)

Whole LottaShakin’ Goin’ On!

28Therefore, since we are receiving a KINGDOM THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Heb. 12:25-29

Quoted From Haggai 2:6-7

6“This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. 7I WILL SHAKE ALL NATIONS, and the “Desire of All Nations” [NKJV] will come, and I will fill this house with glory,' says the LORD Almighty.

Clearly An End Times Prophecy

Specifically mentions ALL NATIONS being shaken

These shakings will precede the glorious return of Messiah, the “Desire of All Nations”

Unprecedented Changesin the World Since 2010

1. European economies failing (Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy and more)

2. In 2011, the “Arab Spring” resulted in total collapse of dictatorial governments in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen – as predicted, those governments have been replaced with radical Islamic rule

Unprecedented Changesin the World Since 2010

3. We are now seeing what many experts are calling the “Islamic Winter” – violent anti-American protests in more than 20 nations, including the 9/11/12 attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya which resulted in the death of the U.S. ambassador and 3 others

Unprecedented Changesin the World Since 2010

4. We are witnessing the weakening and decline of Western Civilization (including the U.S.) and the ascendency of radical Islam

5. All radical Islamists share two things in common: Hatred of U.S., the “great Satan,” and hatred of Israel, the “little Satan”

Unprecedented Changesin the World Since 2010

6. Iran racing towards nuclear weapons that it will use against Israel and possibly the U.S.

7. Israeli PM Netanyahu will attack Iran if necessary: "Those in the international community who refuse to put red lines before Iran don't have a moral right to place a red light before Israel," he said (9/15/12).

Unprecedented Changesin the World Since 2010

8. Muslims warn that an all out Middle East “world war” would erupt if Israel attacked Iran and Israel would be completely wiped out.

OH REALLY???

God Will Defend Israel

1This is the word of the LORD concerning Israel… 2I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling… 3On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.

Zech. 12:1-3

America –A Nation in

Crisis

God Is No Respecter

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to ANY people.

Prov. 14:3420[Daniel] said: “Praise be to the name

of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. 21He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them.

Dan. 2:20-21

God Decidesthe Fate of Every Nation

26From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 27God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

Acts 17:26-27

Nations Will Be Judged15The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden… 17The wicked shall be turned into hell [Heb. Sheol = “hell” KJV], ALL THE NATIONS THAT FORGET GOD… 19Arise, O LORD, let not man triumph; let the nations be judged in Your presence. 20Strike them with terror, O LORD; let the nations know they are but men. Ps. 9:15-20

America’s Future

Is Hangingin the Balance

God’s HandwrittenMessage to Belshazzar22“But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself… 23Instead, you have set yourself up against the Lord of heaven… You praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand.

Dan. 5:22-30 (cont.)

But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways... 25“This is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN 26“This is what these words mean: Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end.

Dan. 5:22-30 (cont.)

God’s HandwrittenMessage to Belshazzar

27Tekel: YOU HAVE BEEN WEIGHED ON THE SCALES AND FOUND WANTING. 28Peres: Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians...” 30That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was slain.

Dan. 5:22-30

God’s HandwrittenMessage to Belshazzar

America’s Crisis – Economic, Military,

Social & Moral1. $16 trillion debt – $.40 of every dollar

spent by the government is borrowed! Debt/GDP ratio now 104%!

2. Federal Reserve announced QE3 (9/13/12), another round of “quantitative easing” = printing more paper money which further devalues dollar and increases inflation!

America’s Crisis – Economic, Military,

Social & Moral3. The very next day U.S. credit rating

downgraded again from AA to AA- (Egan-Jones)

4. China has bought 400 tons of gold in the last 6 months – they are moving toward a gold-backed currency which could cause the collapse of the already weakened U.S. dollar

America’s Crisis – Economic, Military,

Social & Moral5. Massive cuts to U.S. military in 2013 –

our enemies understand!6. Homeland Security is preparing for

riots like Europe – bought 1.5 billion rounds of ammo this year (750 million hollow bullets banned in international warfare and 750 million that can penetrate walls), presumably for use against its own citizenry!

America’s Crisis – Economic, Military,

Social & Moral7. 53 million babies have been “legally”

murdered since 1973 – devastating effects on the mothers

8. Abortion & sterilization now “healthcare” freely available to all

9. Gay marriage now law in Md., DC other states

10. 26% adults mentally ill (NIMH)

3 Stages of God’s “Wrath of Abandonment” (Rom.

1:18-32)

1. Sexual impurity2. Homosexual perversion3. Depraved mind [lit. “no mind” – futile

thinking, hearts darkened] = INSANITY

God gave them over to…

Insanity of Political Correctness & “Tolerance”

Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also APPROVE OF THOSE WHO PRACTICE THEM.

Rom. 1:32

Keep Your Eyes on Israel

American/Israeli relations deterioratingOn 9/11/12, Pres. Obama refused PM

Netanyahu’s request to meet with him later this month in NY

THE SAME DAY our embassies were attacked and violent Muslim protests erupted in 20 countries!

The U.S. is doomed if it turns its back on Israel!

What Can We Do?

1. Pray, Fast & Repent2. Be Salt And Light3. Hope for the Best, Prepare for the

Worst4. Keep Our Focus on the Kingdom of

God

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chron. 7:14

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

7If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, 8and if that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent and not inflict on it the disaster I had planned.

Jer. 18:7-10 (cont.)

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

9And if at another time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be built up and planted, 10and if it does evil in my sight and does not obey me, then I will reconsider the good I had intended to do for it.

Jer. 18:7-10

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

12“Even now," declares the LORD, "return to Me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” 13Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:12-14 (cont.)

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

14Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing— grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God.

Joel 2:12-14

#1: Pray, Fast & Repent

1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Tim. 2:1-4

#2: Be Salt & Light

Wake up, speak up, stand up – be a witness for Christ!

The Spirit-filled Church is to restrain the power of antichrist (2 Thess. 2)

Vote in the upcoming election: “Vote the Bible” (Pastor John Hagee); “Christians must vote biblically” (Dr. Tony Evans)

#3: Hope for the Best,Prepare for the Worst

Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing (Joel 2:12-14)

Abraham’s intercession for Sodom Be strong and put on the whole armor

of God (Eph. 6:10-18) Get ready for persecution (2 Tim. 3:12)

#4: Keep Our Focuson the Kingdom of God

28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Heb. 12:28-29

#4: Keep Our Focuson the Kingdom of God

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is from another place.”

John 18:36

#4: Keep Our Focuson the Kingdom of God

In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.

Dan. 2:44

GOD’S

UNSHAKABLE

KINGDOM