December 1997
WELCOME TO THE GENTLE REVOLUTION!
1988 BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
"My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children." Hosea 4:6.
There has never been a time in American history when the Law of God has come under such blatant and systematic attack. From the family house, to the church house, to the school house, to the court house, to the legislative house, to the Presidential house on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the Law of God is being ignored or arrogantly deemed irrelevant in today's society. As a result we are witnessing a savagery of such incredible proportion that is boggles the mind. Kids are killing kids. Parents are killing kids. Kids are killing parents. We are euthanizing the old and oborting the young. Murder seems to be the solution for just about everything.
"No one could go about his business safely because of his enemy, for I had turned every man against his neighbor." Zechariah 8:10. We are seeing the fullfillment of this prophecy every day in America. From a mom leaving her newborn baby to drown in a toilet at Walt Disney's Tragic Kingdom, to a group of high school students in Mississippi plotting to kill parents and friends - we are suffering a national loss of self control. Consequently, lawlessness, murder, rape, theft, drug addiction, hatred, racial strife, and violence are filling our streets. In the past 30 years, rape is up 700%, teen pregnancy is up 500%, and teen suicide is up 300%, Child abuse is up 98% since 1986. The number of murders committed by teens moved from roughly 1,000 a year in 1986 to 4,000 a year in 1996: Department of Health and Human Services 1996.
We believe God meant is when He said, "Because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children." Hosea 4:6. He went even further and said, "Even if they rear children, I will bereave them of every one..." Hosea 9:12. Could it be that turning our back on God and His law is the cause of this spirit of murder and suicide presently sweeping our land? We have looked everywhere else to somehow come up with a solution for the beastial savagery (sin nature) pent up in the hearts of our kids. We are losing them. Perhaps we, His people, are the problem.
"But Ephraim will bring out their children to the slayer." Hosea 9:13. Here is the horrible result of a nation turning a deaf ear to God's law. Are we not bringing our children out to the slayer when we bring them to the abortionist? The root of our problem is not abortion. Abortion is a sign to us that we have turned our back to God's law. "Ephraim is blighted, their root is withered, they yield no fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay their cherished offspring." Hosea 9:16.
Our problem has to do with Almighty God and His law. If We will turn to Him and hunger and thirst after His righteousness, He will turn, hear our prayer, forgive our sin, and heal our land.
It is our honor and high calling before God to present you and your family with our 1998 Bible Reading Schedule. Trusting God to help you, it will bring you through the entire Bible in one year. My family and I have been doing this for the past eight years and it has been an incredible blessing to us all. We hope and pray that it will be a blessing to you and future generations as we turn our hearts to God and His law that He might turn and bring healing to our land.
ANOTHER ABORTIONIST MEETS JESUS - THE BATTLE IS BEING WON
As gentle Christians continue living out their faith in the highways and byways of our nation, more and more abortion mill employees are becoming former employees. Hallelujah! Abortionist Eric Harrah, who has been most recently plying his heinous trade in State College, PA, gave his heart to Christ on November 5, 1997. He is presently under discipleship in an Assembly of God church and will make no public statements until his pastor and he agree that it is time. So many abortionists and clinic workers are now coming to know Jesus that, if one has ever to see, the Kingdom of God is advancing forcefully and the gates of hell are unable to prevail against it.
TRAGIC KINGDOM TOUR - Orlando, Florida December 27-30, 1997
If you love Jesus more than Mickey Mouse and desire to show up for this massive assault on the gates of hell, then join us in Melbourne, Florida, Decimber 27-30, 1997. Hopefully, the American Family Association is going to jump on board with us as we allow our theology to become biography as Disney's palatial estate in Orlando, Florida. We will expose the godless lie Disney is forcing upon our children and our nation that the homosexual lifestyle is somehow a good thing. For more information, call David Lackey (205) 815-0604 or Pat McEwen in Melbourne, Florida (407) 726-0444.
WHO DECIDES - Washington D.C. January 22-25, 1998
A call to the Church by Rev. Pat MahoneyAbortion, pornography, divorce, drug abuse, and youth violence are only the symptoms of a deeper problem facing America. As important as it is to deal with these symptions, it is essential that the Christian community begin to deal with the "root cause" of the moral and social woes facing our nation, If we do not, our land will see moral and spiritual anarchy and we will crumble under the judgment of God.
The "root cause" of what is producing such sin and rebellion is this: We as a nation and a church have rejected God's Word as the only standard and foundation upon which all our public policies, institutions, laws, and code of behavior are built. We are living in a time similar to that of the Book of Judges where the Scriptures say "...But every man did that which was right in his own eyes." Judges 21:25.
This is the reason over 36,000,000 children have been killed in our nation through abortion. This is why child pornography is sold in major bookstores and why young children are killing young children. It is also why we can no longer pray in our schools or have the Ten Commandments displayed in public buildings. In our culture, everything has become relative and there are no more moral absolutes. The sad commentary is that the Church has embraced this cesspool of moral relativism. We are no longer salt or light to the world but we have become part of the world...we are the problem!
The Church in America removed the Ten Comandments from our church walls and hearts long before they were ordered down from public buildings. Many of our pastors and ministers are more intersted in the applause and acceptance of man than the acceptance of God. The pulpits of America no longer thunder with the prophetic Word of God. The abortion and divorce rates of those who call themselves Christians are barely different than those of non-Christians.
It is time for the Church to repent, confess her sins and begin to honor the Word of God. When our culture cries out, "Who decides what should be the standard for out society?", the Church must reply without hesitation or shame. "The unchanging Word of God." It is not "traditional values," conservative politics, rallies, or marches that will save America. It is returning to the Word of God.
That is why the Christian Defense Coalition and Operation Rescue are inviting you to come to Washington, D.C. this January 22-24, the 25th memorial of the Roe v. Wade Decision, to be a part of "Who Decides?". This will be a prophetic call to the Church and nation to repent and turn back to the Lord with our whole heart. We will go directly to the Supreme Court and Congress and boldly declare to them: "You cannot make the laws of this land...only God can!
Please pray about coming out to this historic and prophetic event in the streets of our nation's capitol. We will gather on the steps of the Supreme Court and conduct a public prayer meeting...even in spite of arrest. The message we want to give the Court is clear. "You cannot declare something to be legal if God has declared it illegal." We plan to deliver a similar message to the members of the Congress.
You will also be challenged and inspired by some of the finest and most anointed speakers in America at the evening rallies. We believe that "Who Decides?" will be the start of a mighty move of God that will help bring revival to our churches and nation. The Christian Defense Coalition and Operation Rescue have included a schedule of daily events and available hotel accommodations. God bless, and I hope to see you in Washington, D.C. this January.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, Jan. 22
Prayer and witness at the Supreme Court immediately after the March for life.
7:00pm Evening Rally. Allevening rallies to be held at Holiday Inn on the Hill.Friday, Jan. 23
9:00am - 12:00pm Public Proclamation at the steps of the Supreme Court.
1:00pm - 3:00pm Prophetic witness to the members of Congress.
7:00pm Evening Rally.Saturday, Jan. 24
7:30am - 9:00am Prayer and Proclamation at Local Killing Center.
10:00am - 2:00pm Public Proclamation on the steps of the Supreme Court.
7:00pm Evening Rally.Sunday, Jan. 25 8:00am Prophetic witness at the home church of President Clinton.
Looking formard to seeing you at the gates, I remain
Your brother in Christ,Plip Benham Director.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GATES:
WHO DECIDES - Washington D.C.
Reservations can be made at the Best Western - Arlington
(800) 426-6886 under the names Christian Defense Coalition
or Operation Rescue. All evening rallies will be held at the
Holiday Inn on Capitol Hill. For more information,
call (540) 373-8099 or 972-494-5316.Jan 22-24, 1998
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