The Two Worlds. Ontario Fall Gathering

The Two Worlds Ontario Fall Gathering

Encouragement in Kingdom Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

Agenda Comparisons (Society vs what we see in Kingdom) Forced Affluence The Biggest Issues facing our world The Influence of role models Psalm 34

Forced Affluence

Affluence Our prosperous world, much of which enjoys unprecedented levels of affluence. Material wealth is flooding much of the globe Today s rapid pace of innovation Levels of personal savings What our Young People are faced with today

Affluence Our more sedentary lifestyles 2 Timothy 3:1 5 It would appear that affluence is in part a driving force of such perilous times similar times to which we now live.

God s Answer to Affluence What the Bible tells us: Luke 12:15-21 Deuteronomy 8:10 18 1 Timothy 6:6 10

The Biggest Issues Facing our World

The Issues Economic Collapse Peak Oil Global Water Crisis Species Extinction Rapid Climate Change

Economic Collapse The global economy The U.S.A- the world s largest and most powerful economy Economic Collapse? Demographic Trends

Peak Oil Petroleum powers the World Developing countries use- China and India Peak Oil- when will run out?

Global Water Crisis Water - the essential ingredient for life on this planet Pollution- increasing amount of pollution seeps into rivers and lakes making them toxic to humans 2050- Population of planet is projected to exceed 9 billion

Species Extinction Our very survival depends on countless number of species from simple bacteria to complex mammals Massive extinction of species Ocean empty of fish? The Bee

Rapid Climate Change Global warming is a preeminent danger Catastrophic weather systems, crop failures, disease outbreaks, and water shortages worldwide. Trapping heat within the Earths atmosphere= slowly increasing the overall temperature. Byproduct of our modern way of life

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God s response

Luke 21:25-28 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Isaiah 32:17-18 17And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. 18And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

Influence of Role Models

Lindsay Lohan American actress, pop singer and model She has been in 12 Movies, has appeared several times on TV shows She has won and been nominated for several awards for her roles in Television, movies and her music Her career was interrupted in 2007 as two driving under the influence (DUI) incidents and and three visits to drug rehabilitation facilities led to several lost movie deals Saturday, October 30, 2010

Lindsay Lohan

Influences from Scripture Hebrews 11:32-38

Good Role Models Peter David

Psalm 34

Psalm 34 Verse 1-10

Psalm 34 Verses 11-14

Comparative- v. 15-22 Righteous: Righteous cry, God hears them, delivers them from troubles (v 17) Many are afflictions of righteous, but God delivers them (v 19) None of God s servants who trust in him will be desolate (v 22) Un-righteous: Lord is against them that do evilwill cut them off (v 16) Evil will slay the wicked- those that hate the righteous will be desolate (v 21)

Summary Comparisons (Society vs what we see in Kingdom) Forced Affluence The Biggest Issues facing our world The Influence of role models Psalm 34

Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Isa 2:4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Isa 11:9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.