<strong>Moriel</strong> Australiathew 24, Mark 13 <strong>and</strong> Luke 21, suchstudy helps us to recognize the times weare in <strong>and</strong> how close we are to the end.• Such study also gives us valuableguidance about things that have thesanction of New World Order groups.For instance, it helps us to avoid contributingto, or otherwise entanglingourselves in, certain organizations oractivities promoted by those groups.• It helps us to underst<strong>and</strong> political<strong>and</strong> other developments around us, <strong>and</strong>therefore enables us to pray more intelligently.We should be prepared to beinformed about the broad brush thingsgoing on in the world so that we canpray knowledgeably rather than wastetime praying for things that are actuallytools of the enemy that are beyond hope.• It means we can better make senseof the world, which helps us to have aninner peace rather than confusion. If weare asked about some political development,or the meaning of some event, itis better to be able to explain the spiritualdimension behind the issue thanjust to look blankly at the other person.• It helps us to see our redemptiondrawing nigh, which enables us to enjoygreater hope. In turbulent times, this willstir <strong>and</strong> convict unbelievers around us.• Such study also helps confirm Rome’strue nature. The better we underst<strong>and</strong> thefalse church the better we can help thosein it, deter those who are thinking of joiningit, <strong>and</strong> keep ourselves safe from it.Dusty Peterson & Elizabeth McDonaldThrough A DimlyLit Corridor5/1/1997By Marshall BeeberThrough a dimly lit corridor,I peer through space <strong>and</strong> time.Not too far from here <strong>and</strong> now,As time <strong>and</strong> spacecan be defined.I see the earth at peace,And all the works of evil ceased.Swords are beaten backto plowshares,God’s holy governmentincreased.Jerusalem redeemed eternal,Both Jew <strong>and</strong> Gentilereconciled.Young <strong>and</strong> old alike rejoice,Free at last from sin’s defile.Messiah Jesus on His throne,To judge the nationsjust <strong>and</strong> true.Is this your hope as it is mine?If it is not, God welcomes you!Israeli PoetrySee our book Alpha - the UnofficialGuide: Church for more on this whole matterof exposing apostasy in the professing Church.CONCLUSIONFar from wasting our time <strong>and</strong> takingus away from Christ, godly study of thiswhole matter will actually lead us into thearms of God more than ever. “[T]he endof all things is at h<strong>and</strong>: be ye thereforesober, <strong>and</strong> watch unto prayer” (1 Pet.4:7).Quotes of the QUARTER !Ahouse divided againstitselfcannot st<strong>and</strong>- Abraham Lincoln -Will It MatterJuly 27, 1998By Marshall BeeberWhen Messiah sits uponhis throne,to judge the nations true.And every people,race <strong>and</strong> tongue,profess their faith anew.When Israel shall be blessed,extolled by every heart.Their curse erased byboundless grace,that never will depart.Will it matter if the faithful,are known as something new?Would it mean that much toanyone, if a Christianwere a Jew.42 <strong>Moriel</strong> Quarterly • June 2007
ComfortingTrust in YHWH with all yourheart. Proverbs 3:5T h o s e W h o M o u r nRussian Report Jason C.Update from Russia, 3. May 19, 20075/13/07, Sunday: Had a great visitwith Svyeta <strong>and</strong> her son, Vova; theywere both held hostage in the school forthe three days during the terrorist attack– Svyeta’s husb<strong>and</strong> (<strong>and</strong> Vova’s dad),Sergei, was killed there. Their story isyet another very sad one here. Their familyhad lived in a different part of Bsln,<strong>and</strong> had bought an apartment close toSchool No. 1 (the school the terroriststook over). They finished remodeling theapartment, <strong>and</strong> moved in, <strong>and</strong> the first daythey were ever in School No. 1 was thatfirst day of September (2004). As the terroristsquickly took many of the healthy<strong>and</strong> strong men away <strong>and</strong> shot them executionstyle, I’m guessing that’s whathappened to Sergei. I don’t know if Vovaalways was, but he seems very grown up<strong>and</strong> quite serious for his age; Svyeta saidthey’re already like friends <strong>and</strong> not simplymother <strong>and</strong> son... that Vova has a sayin things, since he’s the man in the house.Vova wanted to give me an icon picture,but I said I was a Christian <strong>and</strong> couldn’taccept it. Svyeta, not out of insult, simplyasked why not, <strong>and</strong> The Lord blessedme with a good time to share with them.I shared how Jesus died to give us the opportunityto pray straight to God, Jesus IsThe Bridge between man <strong>and</strong> God, <strong>and</strong>no one else is necessary. Icons, c<strong>and</strong>les,<strong>and</strong> so forth... they’re not necessary. Godhas the most power, <strong>and</strong> so why not praystraight to Him? I shared how offendedSyveta would be if Vova needed something,but wouldn’t ask her, instead justgoing to a neighbor’s. Svyeta understood.5/14/07, Monday: Began teachingguitar <strong>and</strong> English lessons here at Nahzee’shouse, where I live. As our reading textfor the English, we’ll be reading throughThe Gospel of John for a few verses eachsession. Afterwards, had the first RussianBible reading session – this is a group I reallyhope The Lord grows... it’s just an informalgathering of any who want to come& read His Word together (in Russian).5/15/07, Tuesday: Went to Madina’sapartment; her dad had previously askedme to make them an ‘American dinner’,something Americans eat. So I helpedMadina <strong>and</strong> we made a pasta dish, asalad, <strong>and</strong> garlic bread – to God’s glory,they really seemed to like it, especiallyher parents (Alan <strong>and</strong> Zalina). PraiseThe Lord for the opportunity to do somethingpractical like help make a dinnerfor a family who lost their 10 year oldson, Marat, in the school massacre. Forthis family, life has essentially stopped.5/16/07, Wednesday: AM fellowship.Later visited with Rusik, <strong>and</strong> had goodvisit with him <strong>and</strong> his mom. (Rusik survivedthe attack, but was shot in his rightarm, <strong>and</strong> still has a golf-ball-sized protrusionby his elbow.) He still cannot fullystraighten his arm, nor make a fist with hisright h<strong>and</strong>. Coming up on three years sincethe injury, the doctors‚ keep saying forhim to wait until he’s 18 next year for thesurgery. ? Rusik’s mom asked if I’d helptranslate 2 medical papers <strong>and</strong> help thempost the info on the internet so they mighttry <strong>and</strong> find a sponsor to cover his surgery.They’ve seen lots of doctors, but it seemslike they’re getting the run-around. Godwilling, they’d really like to have his armoperated on in the US or another countryoutside of Russia. Also visited Byella <strong>and</strong>parents; Byella is a teenage girl who survivedthe attack. The Lord opened up opportuntiesto share with them about TheBible <strong>and</strong> Jesus. I asked Byella’s mom(Rita) how Zina was (Rita’s friend, whosehouse is close by.) I also knew Zina fromseeing <strong>and</strong> talking with her many times atthe Mother’s Committee <strong>and</strong> other places;Zina lost her son in the attack. To my horror,I found out that Zina was killed in acar crash right before Christmas. Zina’sdaughter’s birthday fell just a few dayslater. This young girl, Vika, survived theattack herself, but lost her older brother<strong>and</strong> only sibling there. And then, a littleover two years later, she loses her mom ina car crash right before her own birthday.The people of Bsln have some of the mosttragic lives that I’ve ever heard of. ...Camehome later, <strong>and</strong> received news that mademe so incredibly angry inside – so angrythat I can’t even explain. Apparently theRussian version of our FBI called Nahzee(the gr<strong>and</strong>ma I live with here) <strong>and</strong> herdaughter, <strong>and</strong> we’re supposed to go to Vldikavkz(the nearby big city) tomorrow. Iguess they want to make sure I’m reallyliving where I said I am or whatever – butit just makes me so angry, unless God doesan amazing miracle, there goes the wholemorning, <strong>and</strong> perhaps early afternoon, <strong>and</strong>I need to be back here in Bsln for classesat 3. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!Nahzee <strong>and</strong> I prayed together,<strong>and</strong> I also called my dad <strong>and</strong> asked him tocall my pastor (Kevin), asking them to prayabout it. O God, You know how angry <strong>and</strong>frustrated I am, <strong>and</strong> I’m just so tired of allthis. Please grant me favor <strong>and</strong> kindness,in Jesus‚ Name – please give me the opportunityto share Jesus Christ, Your Son.5/17/07, Thursday: All glory <strong>and</strong>praise to Yah – thanks be to God, themeeting in Vladikvkz went well. YHWHgreatly heard our prayers, <strong>and</strong> He answeredin His mercy; <strong>and</strong> thanks, gratitude, glory,honor, <strong>and</strong> praise be to Him. Thank You,Abba! Got back in time to eat lunch <strong>and</strong>get some stuff done before the lessonstoday. Thank you everyone who prayed!5/18/07, Friday: Saw <strong>and</strong> talked agood bit with Valerya, Taimara, <strong>and</strong> Allaˆ three believers from Taimuraz’s fellowshipin Vldikavkz. Every Friday, they visitpeople in Bsln who lost loved ones in theterrorist attack. Praise God – people whoshare the same vision as me! It was a reallynice time, <strong>and</strong> i really felt a connectionwith them. Taimara is also involvedwith a Bible translating committee, <strong>and</strong>said we could talk more about that in thefuture; as many of you, Lord willing, I’dreally like to be involved in Bible translationin the future. Valerya invited me togo with him any Thursday to the prisonto meet the brothers there. He also said topass on a sincere thank you to my churchfor sending me to them. So to all who arehelping <strong>and</strong> have helped, both from CalvaryChapel Pittsburgh as well as fromother fellowships, thanks so much! Inthe courtyard in front of Mairbek’s building,I sat <strong>and</strong> talked with Svyeta. (Svyetais a mother who survived the attack, butlost her only daughter/child in it.) Prayfor her: she is still so distraught <strong>and</strong> filledwith grief in her soul... she lives, but saidthat honestly speaking, she doesn’t wantto live... Visited with Mairbek <strong>and</strong> hisfamily; Monday is his 11th birthday, <strong>and</strong>I said I’d drop by their apartment aftermy lessons. (Mairbek miraculously survivedthe school massacre, but lost hisJune 2007 • <strong>Moriel</strong> Quarterly 43
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