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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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 2 Chronicles 7:14

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“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

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2 Chronicles 7:14

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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Current Situation

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week…

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus. Nevada has placed a 50-person cap on all places of worship, no matter the capacity of the building.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus. Nevada has placed a 50-person cap on all places of worship, no matter the capacity of the building. But not casinos, movie theaters, and restaurants.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California…

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services. No indoor church services of any kind.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services. No indoor church services of any kind. The church has now said, “Enough!”

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation…

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions. Our governmental officials state the demonstrations are “too important” to regulate.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions. Our governmental officials state the demonstrations are “too important” to regulate. How are we to respond to this hypocrisy?

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany.

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this?

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this? Where can we find the will of the Lord in this matter?

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Current Situation

We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this? Where can we find the will of the Lord in this matter? In Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 and 5.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. If our civil authorities try to infringe on our mandate to obey the Lord, our clean choice is to refuse to obey

  • ur civil leaders and obey the Lord.
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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. If our civil authorities try to infringe on our mandate to obey the Lord, our clean choice is to refuse to obey

  • ur civil leaders and obey the Lord.

Our final allegiance is to Him.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. If our civil authorities try to infringe on our mandate to obey the Lord, our clean choice is to refuse to obey

  • ur civil leaders and obey the Lord.

Our final allegiance is to Him. This is now front and center in our nation and church.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. If our civil authorities try to infringe on our mandate to obey the Lord, our clean choice is to refuse to obey

  • ur civil leaders and obey the Lord.

Our final allegiance is to Him. This is now front and center in our nation and church. What are we to do?

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

We must make a decision.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

We must make a decision. We must be willing to pay a price in

  • bedience to our Lord.
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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

We must make a decision. We must be willing to pay a price in

  • bedience to our Lord.

It is time to take a stand.

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Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5

We must make a decision. We must be willing to pay a price in

  • bedience to our Lord.

It is time to take a stand. Remember…

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First They Came

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First They Came

First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist.

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First They Came

First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist.

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First They Came

Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist.

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First They Came

Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew.

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First They Came

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me.

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First They Came

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me. Again, we are living in Bonhoeffer's Germany.

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First They Came

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me. Again, we are living in Bonhoeffer's Germany. And it is time to prepare yourself spiritually for what is soon to come our way.

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Grace Community Church

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls What we have done up to this point.

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls What we have done up to this point. And what we will be doing from this point forward.

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls What we have done up to this point. And what we will be doing from this point forward. And why masks?

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls What we have done up to this point. And what we will be doing from this point forward. And why masks? A possible dry run for the mark?

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Grace Community Church

The Church Without Walls What we have done up to this point. And what we will be doing from this point forward. And why masks? A possible dry run for the mark? Look what fear can do to otherwise rational people?

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Grace Community Church

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways”

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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2 Chronicles 7:14

“turn from their (your) wicked ways” turn means “to go back, to change, to reestablish, to restore” wicked ways means “bad, evil in a moral sense or compared to a moral standard” But “bad or evil” as compared to what? What is the moral standard we are to be judged by? What is the finite, absolute truth?

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What Are We To Do?

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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?”

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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?” Rocky: “Tomorrow. We’ll do it tomorrow.”

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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?” Rocky: “Tomorrow. We’ll do it tomorrow.” Apollo Creed: “There is no tomorrow!”

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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?” Rocky: “Tomorrow. We’ll do it tomorrow.” Apollo Creed: “There is no tomorrow!” We have a limited amount of time to prepare

  • urselves for what is sure to come our way.
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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?” Rocky: “Tomorrow. We’ll do it tomorrow.” Apollo Creed: “There is no tomorrow!” We have a limited amount of time to prepare

  • urselves for what is sure to come our way.

After all, why wouldn’t God judge our nation?

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What Are We To Do?

Apollo Creed: “What’s the matter with you man?” Rocky: “Tomorrow. We’ll do it tomorrow.” Apollo Creed: “There is no tomorrow!” We have a limited amount of time to prepare

  • urselves for what is sure to come our way.

After all, why wouldn’t God judge our nation? So humble yourself, pray, seek His face, and turn from your wicked ways… today!

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What Are We To Do?

“Because there is no tomorrow!”

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