Bethany @bethany@dingdash.com

Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person's seemingly small act of obedience! Rest assured: Do what God tells you to do now, and, depend upon it, you will be shown what to do next. -E. Elliot

Cabin fever? Don't feel like reliving 2020?
Do something radical!
Join BTJ for few days in the Middle East!
We have the most sign ups we have EVER had for a missions trip, so we are hosting a LIVE Q&A session THIS WEEKEND to share information and answer a few questions.
Join us! Information below.
https://backtojerusalem.com/this-weekend-only-btj-hosting-live-christian-business-forum-and-vision-trip-qa-session/

The real reason why North Korea's food crisis is worse than it seems.
https://backtojerusalem.com/the-real-reason-why-north-koreas-food-crisis-is-worse-than-it-seems/

The Gospel is good news. However, for many church-going people, the Gospel WAS good news. Once upon a time, back when they “got saved” it was good news. Today, joy, peace, comfort, security, approval and all sorts of things are sought from much lesser entities than Christ. Media, Money, Pleasure, insurance, man’s approval, etc. Revival begins as soon as we return to the fountain of living water. Jesus is good news for right now. Jesus is good news TODAY. Every other source of strength is an idol.

Let us worship Jesus as the one and only this morning.

🎤 SPECIAL PODCAST:🎤
ATTACK ON ISRAEL -
🔴 LIVE WITH RABBI MYLES WEISS
https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-576-update-attack-on-israel-with-rabbi-myles-weiss/

I take great delight in the sovereignty of God.

Sometimes my Calvinist Brother’s and Sisters seem to perceive the Sovereignty of God in a very narrow or negative way (I.e. God is sovereign over who repents and who doesn’t.) But when I think of God’s sovereignty, I think of God’s personal care over me like a good shepherd. The Apostle Paul experiences shepherding like this when he was caught in a storm while imprisoned on a Roman ship. Paul encouraged his frightened ship mates with this prophetic word of comfort:

“Take heart! No lives will be lost—only the ship. Last night, you see, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom I worship, stood beside me. ‘Don’t be afraid Paul...God has granted you all your traveling companions.’ So take heart, my friends. I believe God...”
Acts 27:22-23,24-25

The Sovereignty Of God is good news of comfort and peace. God is sovereign over nations and situations today too.

believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:13-14

but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”
— John 4:14

Romans 3:20‭-‬24 #TPT
For by the merit of observing the law no one earns the status of being declared righteous before God, for it is the law that fully exposes and unmasks the reality of sin.
But now, independently of the law, the righteousness of God is tangible and brought to light through Jesus, the Anointed One.
This is the righteousness that the Scriptures prophesied would come. It is God’s righteousness made visible through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. And now all who believe in him receive that gift. For there is really no difference between us,
for we all have sinned and are in need of the glory of God.
Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His gift of love and favor now cascades over us, all because Jesus, the Anointed One, has liberated us from the guilt, punishment, and power of sin!
#Bible #ThePassionTranslation

https://bible.com/bible/1849/rom.3.20-24.TPT

Want to join us in Iraq this year, but have questions?
Do you want to attend our Christian Business Forum in the Middle East to meet radical entrepreneurs completing the GREAT COMMISSION but need more information?
Join me ONLINE on Saturday May 29th. I will be sharing information and answering questions LIVE for those thinking about going.
Click on the link below for the details
https://backtojerusalem.com/online-briefing-on-may-29-for-those-joining-btj-business-forum-and-iraq-vision-casting-trip/

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elects first transgender Bishop. In an explosive interview, former transgender Walt Heyer pioneer joins our BTJ podcast and explains why this is extremely dangerous.
BTJ works in areas like Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia where child sex trafficking and the transgender lifestyle are huge issues. Walt Heyer's interview is an eye opening discussion to reveal what Christians around the world need to know.
https://backtojerusalem.com/evangelical-lutheran-church-in-america-elects-transgender-bishop-former-transgender-joins-btj-to-explain-why-this-is-so-dangerous/

Kurdistan, How I love You!!!!!

So many expats are leaving China for good.
Here's the reason why...
https://backtojerusalem.com/the-great-expat-exodus-from-china-the-new-challenge-for-missions/

My good friend David Kitz who writes excellent devotionals on his site "I Love The Psalms" is hosting one of my old posts today called "Prayer Warriors Still Required." I highly recommend David's devotional writings on the psalms to you.
https://davidkitz.blog/2021/05/16/guest-post-prayer-warriors-still-required/

@Hinerodney Always

Andy B

Canadian Pastor joins us for our next intense podcast.
This is normal life for us in China, but perhaps it's time for western Christians to have this conversation?
https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-575-should-christians-ever-break-the-law/

Big Brother is moving into your home to monitor your body temperature, medications, and vaccinations.
https://backtojerusalem.com/one-of-every-four-americans-have-smart-speaker-in-home/