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Shalom!
 
   
  Welcome to Learning to Serve Ministries!  It is my hope that you will enjoy visiting this site, and benefit from the resources listed here to help you grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua Messiah!  
 
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Teaching at Home!

Teaching at home has resumed!  

We have changed our meeting time to 6:30 pm.

We will not meet on Thursday,  26 January.

Check this area often - I will post an announcement if we are NOT going to meet.  If there is no change, we are on schedule.  We hope you can join us!
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12 January 2012

A Beast Called Islam, Part 1

A Beast Called Islam, Part 2
A Beast Called Islam, Part 3
Benson - 7 January 2012

The Aleph and the Tav


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Off to jIQ...
Updated 26 January 2012

I'm off with some ministry support folks to Atlanta this weekend for the jesus in the Quran seminar to see what changes they've made in the past year.  If you are a Christian and reading this and you find yourself caught up in this "Chrislam" mess, I urge you review this page and look at what is truly happening within Islam and then ask yourself, "Can that god possibly be the God of the Bible?"  I think you'll quickly see the true answer there.  Click over to the Christian Resources page to get some point cards and feel free to modify them and use them in your own ministry.  Praise be to YHWH!  Just like Nancy Reagan with the drugs, when it comes to jIQ,

No!
A Beast Called Islam, Part 3
Updated 17 January 2012

The story of the beast continues with part 3, covering current news surrounding Islam in America and abroad, a look at the different factions within Islam, and a beginning look into the land that Islam so desperately wants (Israel) and the history of what's going on in that region.  We are just getting started with the exposition of Islam and its evil, horrible intent.  It's available on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
Image of the Day
Updated 11 January 2012

Freedom Leaving
Image of the Day
Updated 10 January 2012

Tebow Bowing
The Aleph and the Tav Redux
Updated 9 January 2012

The message on the Aleph and the Tav was so well received and meant so much to those of us hearing it the first time, I decided to offer it again at Benson Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church at our monthly meeting.  We met on Saturday, 7 January and had a rather large turnout and everyone was moved by the powerful message of the Aleph and the Tav as they appear in the original Hebrew Scriptures.  Please take an hour to listen to this message and let me know what you think of it.  It is one that will change how you study the Bible from this point forward.  It's on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
A Beast Called Islam, Part 2
Updated 22 December 2011

The story of the beast continues with part 2, covering current news surrounding Islam in America and abroad, a history of the spirit of Amalek (you must understand from a Biblical viewpoint the dangers that Islam entails), and a thorough look at adoption from a Hebraic perspective.  Do  you need more proof that the god of Islam is *NOT* the God of the Bible?  Simply listen to this message.  Of course the good ole boys at "jesus in the Quran" wouldn't agree with comparing pure Scripture to the Quran, especially the pastor (Buddy Hoffman) who admits that he has never read the Quran, but if your eyes are open to Yeshua, you'll understand the first time through.  It's available on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
A Beast Called Islam, Part 1
Updated 21 December 2011

Despite what the folks over at "jesus in the Quran" would have you believe, the god of Islam and the God of the Bible are NOT THE SAME!  This series intends to expose the evil that lurks within Islam (have you seen the news lately?) and its true intent of destruction of Israel and all of her supporters, as the church should be.  This is part 1 of many parts and gives just a brief introduction to Islam.  As the series progresses, the depth of evil will be exposed.  Do not be fooled by churches who would call for inclusion or "Chrislam".  Elijah understood that the worshippers of Baal had no part with the Kingdom of God, and neither does this latest threat to our way of life! It's available on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
A Place for the Name
Updated 15 December 2011

When King David wanted to build a house for YHWH, he was told no.  However, he was told that his son, Solomon, would be allowed to build one.  What Solomon built was a wonder, but have you noticed in the Scripture how Solomon himself refers to it?  He doesn't say he is going to build a house for YHWH, but for the name of YHWH.  What does that mean to you?  Listen to this message to find out.  It's on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
The Aleph and the Tav
Updated 7 December 2011

Last week we began the home study again...it felt really nice to get back in the teaching mode!   The lesson was titled "Et" - the aleph and the tav.  Christians must be able to witness with the Truth, and they have to be able to show the Truth in the Old Testament.  This lesson shows Yeshua in a light in which He is rarely seen.  It's on the left menu or on the Sword Sharpening page!
Confronting "Chrislam"
Updated 5 October 2011

This Pastor knows what he's talking about - this heresy about the inclusive worship of Christians and Muslims is widely misunderstood and many (TOO many) churches are welcoming and embracing this.  Trust me - the jesus in the Qur'an is NOT the Jesus of the Bible!

Watch this short video (just over 5 minutes), and thank God for men like this Pastor!

http://www.morningstartv.com/featured-video-week/confronting-chrislam

Refuting "jesus in the Quran"
Updated 5 October 2011

A couple of months ago I posted a video for you to watch, but was only able to post the first 5 minutes of the video.  I watched it many times before deciding to recommend it to you.  This Pastor has done a good job of reporting on the jiQ (a major part of what has been called the "C5 Movement" in modern evangelism) seminar that I have attended twice and have discussed with you before.  Make no mistake:  THE JIQ TEACHING IS HERESY IN IT'S CLEAREST SENSE.  The teachers have been recorded in the video plainly denying that Jesus (of the Bible) is the Son of God, and there are many other grand goofs within the video as well.

I urge you to watch the video and listen intently so that you will be armed AGAINST such wrong teaching!  It is a little over 18 minutes long.  Be sure to listen as the Pastor discusses Jamie Winship and his wife Donna - these are the folks that I personally witnessed praying to the god of Islam (yes, calling him by name as opposed to Exodus 23:13) in a church in Cary, NC (Grace Bible Fellowship).  Jamie states, at approximately the 5:50 mark, that "we have enough Christians in our church...we don't need you" and he will deny that Jesus is the Son of God at the 7:30 mark.

This video needs to be seen! Be prepared for this teaching to come to another church near you. Here's a link to the full video - please tell everyone you know about it!

Update January 2012:  They have managed to have the video removed but I have a copy - contact me and I'll send you a private link where you can view it.


It's Called A "Victory" Mosque
Updated 23 September 2011

Towers
What you see here is an artist's rendition of the twin towers, made with Qurans!  The yellow tape has verses from the Quran, such as
Sura 8:12 - "Your Lord inspired the angels with the message:  'I will terrorize the unbelievers.  Therefore smite them on their necks and every joint and incapacitate them.  Strike off their heads and cut off each of their fingers and toes."

What's in a Name?
Updated 15 September 2011

The folks over at "jesus in the Quran" seem to think that the name is all there is to identifying the god.  Because there is a guy named Isa in the Quran, whose name translation is Jesus (don't get them confused - not the Jesus of the Bible), they teach that this is the same guy and that he is there to save Muslims and to keep them Muslims (yep, just as He (the real Jesus) teaches for all sinners - get saved and stay in sin).  Here's a little story to show the difference:

I had been working hard all day and was exhausted.  Family and job issues were wearing me down and life seemed hopeless to the point of despair.  As I was driving home I saw a sign in the neighborhood:

Yard Sign

I called.  Two hours later a Mexican man showed up and began mowing my lawn.

Latest Bible Study / Quote of the Day
Updated 13 September 2011

Mama mia, No Shariah!

The latest Bible study, "Fulfilling the Law", has been posted.  You can find it on the left-hand side or on the Sword Sharpening page.

Update
Updated 17 August 2011

Serious Bible teaching, that which recognizes only PURE BIBLE and NO COMPROMISE, brings serious attention to the one doing the teaching.  In the last month+, several very bad things have happened to my family, including the total loss of a home due to fire and the loss of one of my grandchildren through miscarriage.  Bombs were dropping all around me, and then one hit the target in the form of a motorcycle accident that has brought me down for a small time.  But as I prayed over how to continue (that's right - I won't stop teaching the Truth), I was unsure of how to get back on track.  Today, I found the answer in Isaiah 62:1.

"For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth."

This ministry exists to provide True insight to the Scriptures of Yehovah and His Son, Yeshua, and also to expose Islam for what it truly is, the religion of Satan.  This means that not only am I offending Satan and drawing his attention, but I'm also offending many churches today that have taken their denominational doctrine so far from the Scriptures that they can no longer relate to pure Bible reading and understanding.  These church leaders are represented by the second son in the parable that Yeshua tells in Matthew 21:28-32.  They say they do His work, and they even may believe they do, but a thorough understanding of His work is lost in their man-made doctrine.

So, to their dislike, I will be back on my feet soon and ready to begin again.  I will teach and preach His Word every day, all day.  To the persecution that comes, I say, come on.

You just know this is true...
Updated 8 July 2011

Child Suicide Bombers

Do you think this is far-fetched?
UPDATE:  No, it isn't far-fetched at all - click through to see the pics
Is there a moderate Islam?
Updated 5 July 2011

Radical Islam

I don't think this needs any comment...

More on jesus in the Quran

Updated 29 June 2011
In response to the jiQ seminars, I made some cards that should prompt questions in the mind of any Christian with even minimal Bible knowledge.  The inclusion of Islam in Christian activities is exactly what Satan wants (this new Chrislam movement) so that you and I will not recognize the dangers of his religion.  DO NOT LET SATAN FOOL YOU!   Be ready to respond to what is wrong when you see it, and know that Jesus (of the Bible) is NOT in the Quran!  Below is a sample card:

jiQ Card

In all, I made 7 thought-provoking "point" cards and you can see them all on the Christian Resources page.  Also available are the Microsoft Word templates that you can download to make your own cards.



The Fall Feasts

Updated 15 June 2011
We met in Benson this past Sabbath for a teaching on the Fall Feasts of YHWH and had a great time.  We learned about Yom Teruah (the Day of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), and Sukkot (Feast of Booths or Tabernacles).  A thorough look at the feasts as outlined in Leviticus 23 will reveal their prophetic role, and each of the fall feasts point to the Messiah's second coming.

I have the audio and PowerPoint slides available below, but they are also on the Sword Sharpening page (in to top menu).  Please review the slides from the Spring Feasts as well for a complete coverage of all the feasts.


Jesus is *NOT* in the Quran!


Updated 3 June 2011
Today I leave for Snellville, GA, to attend another "jesus in the Quran" seminar.  You may remember me talking about this a few months ago - this is where they lie to Christians and Muslims by what they call "finding common ground" and pointing to the god of Islam as the same as the God of the Bible and, therefore, the character Isa as the True Jesus Christ!  Nothing could be farther from the truth and these people are deceived and are deceiving.

For a refresher, here are links to the rebuttal sermon
I preached last year that counters all of their points with Biblical scripture, beginning with Exodus 23:13:

"And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth."

Click here for the full sermon
Click here for the PowerPoint
Click here for the Adobe PDF

These guys have no problem praying in the name of the god of Islam, and, even worse, they have no problem emphasizing that you should attend a mosque to worship that god.  As Chuck Missler used to say, "When you're looking for the ministers of Satan, don't overlook the pulpit". This is dangerous.

I'll be back on Sunday - feel free to contact me for more at any time.

Baruch ata YHWH!