Full Text in Adobe PDF Is America in for a Shaking 8-23-15

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Is America in for a Shaking?

Intro
A. Since last Tuesday $ 1.3 trillion wiped out in U.S. market values.
B. Rabi Johathan Cahn: The Harbinger and The Mystery of the Shemitah

I. God’s provision of the Shemitah in His covenant to bless Israel

• Deut. 15:1-3
  Shemitah means “release, remission of debt, or suspension of labor.” Release of debt at end of every seventh year
• Why would God put that in His covenant with Israel? Deal with greed in the heart
  A wealth-leveling instrument
• Lev. 25:1-7 Rest for the Land Environmental conservation
  Freedom from tyranny of Covetousness Opportunity to exercise Faith (Lev. 25:18-22)
• Blessing of obedience (Lev. 26:3-5)

II. Israel’s violation of the covenant and the consequences

• Warning (Lev. 26:14-19)
• Shemitah (designed for blessing) tied to judgement (Lev. 26:32-35) Shemitah will happen even if you won’t obey; but will come via judgement.
• Jeremiah25:1-14
  70 years of captivity assigned Dan. 9:1-2

III. Application to America today

• Covenant of Moses was with Israel not gentiles.
• Principles involved remain because God Himself does not change. 1 Cor. 10:6-10
• Elul 29 (September 13, 2015) last day of this Sheath
• Events are transpiring rapidly: Give God your full attention.

QUESTIONS

1. Do you think events in America (moral & financial) during the last three months point toward a shaking in America? What do you see happening now and what do the trends indicate for tomorrow?

2. The Old Testament covenant was with Israel not the gentiles. So how does the Old Testament speak to us today? What can we know about God by reading about His dealings with Israel (1 Cor. 10:6-11)?

3. What parallels do you see between Israel’s response to God and America’s response to God? What parallels do you see in God’s dealings with Israel and America?

4. Given your understanding of what is happening in America, what do you think Christians should do in response to the events and trends?