Do you like the above graphic? I do because it’s the name of the great Back to the Bible series that Dr. Woodrow Kroll is currently doing for Christmas right now.

Today’s person who could have destroyed Christmas is Jesse: The Shortsighted Father

You may remember that Jesse is the father of King David. And you probably remember that Jesus was born through the Line of David

Here’s a part from today’s lesson:

Isn’t it interesting that when people live in constant sin, and the man of God shows up, they’re afraid of him–”Are you coming peaceably?” The people of Bethlehem knew that things weren’t right because Saul wasn’t the right man. Now they don’t know what to do to fix it, but they’re concerned that Samuel in fixing it may destroy them–but that’s not why he’s there. Look at the next verse.

Verse 4(-6), “So Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, ‘Do you come peaceably?’ And he said, ‘Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.’ Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice.

Now that my friend Stephen Bennett has responded publicly to the assumptions of one Joe Brummer and Wayne Besen, both militant homosexual activists, who claimed on their blogs that Stephen Bennett is out of ministry and gotten a “real job” in real estate, I can share what I have known for weeks.

While Joe Brummer was having his happy dance and rejoicing over his belief that Stephen was out of ministry, Stephen was burying his father Robert Bennett who had just died right before Thanksgiving. Since I am a friend of Steve’s and knew what was going on all I could do was wonder, what if Joe or Wayne knew that Steve had just lost his father - would they somehow did a happy dance and continued to wish ill on him and his ministry. Only God knows.

All I know is that Stephen Bennett is still in ministry, and a very active one at that. And Steve has taken a job, in order to meet financial needs. And with our economy the way it is, and people losing jobs and increase in prices and gas, normal donors have stopped giving to ministries.

It’s happening everywhere - as most of us know.

So, I would ask you all to keep Stephen Bennett and his family in your prayers, as the loss of a parent is a HUGE loss and the Christmas season is upon us. And if you can give a donation to help them, then please do.

Here is the latest directly from Stephen Bennett Ministries…

The Passing of Robert Bennett,
Father of Stephen Bennett

Victories for Traditional Marriage,
A New President and New Challenges

2008 End of Year Giving Campaign
Begins Today ~ Your URGENT Help Is Desperately Needed
Dear Stacy,

In Memory of Robert Bennett

I apologize for the long delay in between e-mails. That past month-plus has been very difficult for me and my family.

On Nov. 13th, my father passed away suddenly after being admitted to the hospital only four days earlier. He died from lung cancer.

My father wasn’t really sick - at least he didn’t let anyone know he was. He was admitted on Sunday with stomach pain, and on Thursday he was gone.

For those of you who know my testimony, my father has been a key figure in my life. 16 years ago, we reconciled and the Lord gave us a second chance. I am very proud today to say Robert Bennett was my father, and I will miss him dearly. I do pray he accepted Christ (Lord knows) and that one day, I may see him again.

Let’s Put An End To “Rumours”…
Several homosexual activists are claiming “victory!” that “Stephen Bennett is no longer in ministry” and that “SBM has finally closed!!”

WRONG. DEAD WRONG.

Friends, Stephen Bennett IS NOT out of ministry — nor am I going ANYWHERE. SBM is experiencing one of the most financially difficult times we have ever had — and these ministry doors have not closed yet. I DO NEED YOUR HELP TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.. SEE BELOW.

However, NO — Stephen Bennett isn’t going ANYWHERE!!

A New President ~ And New Challenges for This Ministry Ahead
Come January 2009, we will have a new President and a new Administration. No matter where you stand politically, this Presidency will bring new challenges to Christians, morality, the family, marriage and more.

From the looks of Obama’s actions thus far, homosexuality may be promoted more than any other President in history. Immorality will NEVER be blessed by God — nor will a nation that embraces so-called “acceptance, tolerance and diversity.”

PLEASE stand with SBM TODAY through an end-of year financial gift. This ministry MUST continue — especially in the very trying days to come.

Your 2008 End-of-Year Gift to SBM — URGENT

In my last e-mail to you, we had a $25,000 challenge. Unfortunately, only $11,500 came in toward that — for which I am extremely grateful. However, SBM is again at a crucial point.

SBM’s 2008 End-of-Year Giving Campaign is hoping to raise $35,000 — to pay $15,000 in back bills, and begin the new year strong to help the ministry during the very lean months of January and February.

For the last 8 years, I and many others have devoted our lives to reaching the homosexual for Jesus Christ, helping them to come out of sin, and to help protect traditional marriage, the family and children.

Since last December 2007, this ministry has lost over 65% of our annual support due directly to the declining economy. Our doors have almost closed several times this year — with the Lord coming to the rescue through amazing individuals.

We are at that breaking point once again. SBM doesn’t even have the $5,000 in funds to send our end of the year plea via postal mail to our 6,000 postal customers.

Would you be willing to help in ANY way? Maybe you believe in this ministry as I do, and can afford a gift of $5,000, $10,000 or even $25,000. Would you please be willing to help save this important ministry from closing??

Please help right now with whatever amount you can.

The Lord may have blessed one or more of you in a profound way. There may be one or more who can bless this much needed ministry with a gift of $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 or even $25,000. Please — we are fervently praying right now as you are reading this e-mail. THE LORD CAN DO IT!!

To make an URGENT, ONE-TIME End-of-Year Gift to the ministry of SBM right now, use any major credit card or check and:

1. Click on the following link and donate securely online: CLICK HERE

2. Call Nationwide Toll-Free 1-800-832-3623.

3. Mail your check or gift to: SBM, P.O. Box 2095, Huntington, CT 06484

Your gift is 100% tax-deductible. PLEASE — MAKE SURE SBM WILL NOT CLOSE DUE TO THIS ECONOMY!

I so appreciate each and every one of you. I am praying the Lord will supernaturally provide ALL of our financial needs today. I pray the Lord is speaking to one or more of you. We are MORE than conquerors in Christ!

With love in Christ,

Stephen J. Bennett
President, SBM
www.SBMinistries.org
www.TheParentsGroup.com
Nationwide Toll-Free 1-800-832-3623

To Make A Gift By Phone, Call Nationwide Toll-Free 1-800-832-3623
To Make A Pledge By Phone (And Mail In A Check) Call the Number Above
To Give Securely Online Using Any Major Credit Card or PayPal

Today is day 2 of Dr. Kroll’s very cool Christmas series from Back to the Bible. Today Dr. Kroll spoke about the The Kinsman: The Spineless Relative.

Hey, do you have any of those in your family?

Well, I LOVED today’s lesson because Dr. Kroll clearly laid out what he called the Levirate marriage, which means a brother marrying a widow to raise children for his brother.

It was a very interesting lesson and something that could have changed the lineage of Jesus if Boaz hadn’t stepped up and married Ruth.

Here’s a snip that explains what a widow could do if her brother in law would not step up and marry her per the Levirate marriage tradition.

But if the man does not want to take his brother’s wife, then let his brother’s wife go up to the gate to the elders and say, ‘My husband’s brother refuses to raise up a name to his brother in Israel; he will not perform the duty of my husband’s brother.’”

There it is again, over and over again, Levirate.

“Then the elders of the city shall call him and speak to him. But if he stands firm and says, ‘I do not want to take her,’ then his brother’s wife shall come to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal from his foot, spit in his face, and answer and say, ‘So shall it be done to the man who will not build up his brother’s house.’

And his name shall be called in Israel, ‘The house of him who had his sandal removed.’”

Click the above link to either read, view or listen to today’s great lesson.

If you read my blog frequently, then you know that one of my favorite ministries is Back to the Bible and I am thrilled that Back to the Bible is starting a very cool new series just in time for Christmas.

The series is called Ten People Who Could Have Destroyed Christmas and I am going to highlight for the next ten programs they do, every single one of the lessons that Dr. Woodrow Kroll does.

Today’s lesson is called Cain: The Hateful Brother. You can listen or watch the broadcast at the link.

Here’s a highlight:

All right, now we’re 73 verses into deep into the story of 23,214 verses. Already God has promised a redeemer and the Redeemer is in the form of one who would be of the seed of the woman. Now, you’re Adam and Eve. You’re alone in the garden except with some animals and a few other things running around there. Suddenly everything changes because you have a child. Chapter 4, verse 1.

“Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, ‘I have acquired a man from the Lord’” (Genesis 4:1, NKJV).

Now don’t lose this. Don’t lose the connection between chapter 3 and chapter 4. In chapter 3 God provided a promise in which he said there will be seed from you. There will be an offspring from you, and that offspring will defeat Satan. Now, you’re Adam and Eve. Who do you think that offspring is going to be? This is him right here. We have him already. It’s Cain. Obviously Cain is the one who’s gonna fulfill God’s promises. At least so Adam and Eve thought.

If you want to learn more, go to the website linked above.

This video is hilarious, and I love Dan Lacey…he’s my favorite cartoonist and artist of all time.