Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days (audio)

The time of the Judges consists of 7 repeating Cycles of Israel's (1) Sin, (2) Servitude to a foreign power, (3) Sorrow (repentance), and (4) Sovereignty restored. This video covers the 5th and 6th Cycles. The 6th Servitude, coinciding with Samson' life, was followed by the 40 years of Eli, the time of Samuel's youth.

The time of the Judges gives us many spiritual lessons. It consists of 7 Cycles, which begin with Israel in fellowship with God under His chosen Judge, but then they sin and come under Servitude to their enemies, until they repent. Then God raises up a new Judge to deliver them. This video covers the first 4 Servitudes.

This video continues Derek's Series on Bible Chronology based on his book: 'The Keys of Time.' It starts to cover the next Great Jubilee Cycle, including 40 years in the Wilderness, the Conquest of the Land, and the time of the Judges, with its repeating pattern of (1) Sin, (2) Servitude, (3) Sorrow, and (4) Sovereignty restored.

We have a powerful Helper and Prayer Partner, the Holy Spirit. Together with Him we form a Dynamic Duo, for as we call on His help in prayer and depend on Him, He fills us and empowers our praying. We are told to always 'pray in the Spirit' (Ephesians 6:18), so His help must always be available to us, as we trust in Him.

God's will for believers is that they grow spiritually through His Word. Our prayers for them are important, for they release His Spirit to them, Who works with His Word to bring forth fruit. There are many examples of Bible Prayers we can pray. To pray the Word, is to pray God's will, so we know He hears and answers these prayers.

God's will for every man is Salvation through the Gospel, but these words must be backed up by Prayer, to release God's Spirit. Pray God: (1) removes their spiritual blindness and opens their eyes to see their sin and Saviour, (2) sends them anointed labourers, (3) gives us opportunities and boldness to share the Gospel, with clarity, accuracy and power.

God wants us to PRAY for all men (1) to be saved and (2) come to the knowledge of the truth (1Timothy 2:1-4). This is the fulfilment of the 2 parts of the Great Commission: (1) Salvation thru the Gospel, and (2) Discipleship in God's Word. So the Great Commission must be backed up by Prayer, for it to be fulfilled. So when we pray: "God's will be done and His Kingdom come" for others, our prayers should be focused on the fulfilment of the Great Commission in their lives, that is, on (1) their salvation and (2) their spiritual growth.

Christ gave us authority, through the Keys of the Kingdom, to release His Power through Prayer, so His will is done on earth. His will is that all men be saved and grow in God, which is accomplished through His Word (Gospel), but Prayer is needed to release the Rain of His Spirit to work with the Seed of His Word, to bring forth fruit in men's hearts.

When is the Rapture of the Church? David Pawson says Post-Tribulation and Derek Walker says Pre-Tribulation. This may seem an incidental issue, but it has a big impact on how we understand end-time prophecy, and on our Christian life. Should we be preparing for the antichrist or looking for Christ's imminent Return?

Prayer is not getting man's will done in Heaven, but getting God's will done on earth. The more we submit ourselves to God's will, the more we can exercise our authority in the Name of Jesus. King Jesus gave us the Keys of the Kingdom, authorising us to bind the power of the enemy, and loose the power of God on earth.