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The idea that everyone will be raised from the dead is rooted in several key passages of Scripture. Jesus teaches in John 5:28–29 that “all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out,” showing that resurrection is universal, involving both those who have done good and those who have done evil. Daniel 12:2 echoes this when it says that many who sleep in the dust will awake, some to everlasting life and others to shame and everlasting contempt. Paul describes the same event in Acts 24:15, affirming that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. For believers specifically, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 describes the Lord descending with a shout and the dead in Christ rising first, followed by the living who are caught up with them. Paul also explains in 1 Corinthians 15:52 that the resurrection will happen “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,” when the dead are raised imperishable. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

The promised Messiah is the Savior foretold in the Old Testament, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who brings salvation, hope, and divine guidance to those who trust in His work.Biblical Prophecies of the MessiahGenesis 3:15 – The Protoevangelium, where God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent’s head, signaling victory over evil. Isaiah 7:14 – A virgin will conceive and bear a son called Immanuel, meaning “God with us”. Micah 5:2 – The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, a ruler whose origins are from ancient times. Jeremiah 23:5 – A righteous Branch from David’s line will reign wisely and justly. Zechariah 9:9 – The Messiah will come humbly, riding on a donkey, symbolizing peace.These prophecies highlight the Messiah’s divine origin, humble birth, and role as a righteous ruler and savior.Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

Jeremiah 24 uses the vivid image of two baskets of figs to explain God’s judgment and mercy toward Judah. One basket contains very good figs; the other contains very bad figs. These symbolize two groups of people and their very different futures. Good Figs — The Exiles in BabylonGod says the good figs represent the Judeans already taken into exile under King Jeconiah. Surprisingly, these exiles are the ones God is watching over for their good. Bad Figs — Those Remaining in the LandThe bad figs represent King Zedekiah, his officials, and the people who remained in Jerusalem or fled to Egypt. God declares they will face: Horror and reproach among the nations.Meaning of the VisionJeremiah 24 overturns expectations:Those who seemed fortunate to avoid exile are actually the ones under judgment, while those taken away are the ones God will restore. The figs reveal God’s deeper perspective on obedience, repentance, and future hope. One‑Sentence SummaryJeremiah 24 teaches that God will restore the exiles who turn back to Him, while those who remain rebellious in the land will face severe judgment.Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

The Ark of the Covenant was built at Sinai under Moses and placed inside the Tabernacle’s Holy of Holies. During Israel’s wilderness journey, the Ark traveled with the people, sometimes leading them when they marched and always remaining at the center of the camp.When Israel crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land, the priests carried the Ark into the river, and the waters stopped until the nation had passed over. The Ark was then carried around Jericho during the conquest, and afterward it came to rest at Shiloh, where it remained for generations.During the days of Eli, Israel brought the Ark into battle against the Philistines, and the Ark was captured. The Philistines moved it from city to city, but each place was struck with plagues, so they sent it back to Israel on a cart. It arrived at Beth‑shemesh and was then taken to Kiriath‑jearim, where it stayed in the house of Abinadab for many years.When David became king, he attempted to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but the first attempt ended with the death of Uzzah. The Ark was left in the house of Obed‑edom for a time. Later, David brought it to Jerusalem properly, carried by Levites, and placed it in a tent he had prepared.When Solomon built the Temple, the Ark was moved into the Holy of Holies. This is the final recorded location of the Ark in Scripture. After the days of Josiah, the Ark disappears from the biblical narrative, and the Bible never describes its removal or destruction.Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

Explicit Statements of Pre‑ExistenceJohn 1:1–3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by him.John 1:14The Word was made flesh…John 8:58Before Abraham was, I AM.John 17:5Glorify thou me… with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.John 17:24Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.Jesus Came Down From HeavenJohn 3:13No man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven… the Son of man.John 6:38I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will…John 6:62What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?Jesus as Creator (implies pre‑existence)Colossians 1:16–17By him were all things created… He is before all things.Hebrews 1:2–3By whom also he made the worlds…Hebrews 1:10Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth…Old Testament Appearances / PropheciesMicah 5:2Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.Isaiah 9:6His name shall be called… The everlasting Father.Daniel 7:13–14The “Son of Man” coming with the clouds is a divine, pre‑existent figure.Paul’s Teaching on Christ’s Eternal NaturePhilippians 2:6–7Who, being in the form of God… took upon him the form of a servant.1 Corinthians 10:4That Rock was Christ (present with Israel in the wilderness).2 Corinthians 8:9Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor…RevelationRevelation 1:17I am the first and the last.Revelation 22:13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

How did we get to where we are today? The Bible warns of false teachers, false prophets, false apostles, and deceptive doctrine. The new lies are the same as the old one. A modern day twisting of God's words; like in the beginning - “You will not surely die,” the serpent told her. “For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”Deuteronomy 13:1–3If there arise among you a prophet… saying, Let us go after other gods… thou shalt not hearken.Deuteronomy 18:20The prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak… even that prophet shall die.Jeremiah 14:14The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not.Jeremiah 23:16Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you… they speak a vision of their own heart.Ezekiel 13:3Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing.Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Matthew 24:11Many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.Matthew 24:24There shall arise false Christs, and false prophets… insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.Mark 13:22False Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce.Acts 20:29–30Grievous wolves shall enter in among you… also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things.Romans 16:17–18Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine… by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.2 Corinthians 11:13–15Such are false apostles, deceitful workers… for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.Galatians 1:8–9Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.Ephesians 4:14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro… by the sleight of men.Colossians 2:8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit.1 Timothy 4:1–2Some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.2 Timothy 3:13Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.2 Timothy 4:3–4They will not endure sound doctrine… they shall turn away their ears from the truth.Titus 1:10–11There are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers… whose mouths must be stopped.2 Peter 2:1–3There were false prophets also among the people… who privily shall bring in damnable heresies.1 John 4:1Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.2 John 7Many deceivers are entered into the world.Jude 4Certain men crept in unawares… turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness.Revelation 2:2Thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars.Revelation 13:13–14He doeth great wonders… and deceiveth them that dwell on the earth.Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

1 Kings 13 tells a tightly focused story about a man of God from Judah, King Jeroboam, and an old prophet from Bethel, showing how seriously God treats obedience to His word. The chapter unfolds in four movements: a prophecy, a miracle, a deception, and a judgment. Prophecy Against Jeroboam’s Altar (vv. 1–5)A “man of God” arrives at Bethel while Jeroboam is offering incense on his unauthorized altar. He prophesies that a future king of Judah—Josiah—will destroy that altar and desecrate it. As an immediate sign, the altar splits apart and its ashes spill out. When Jeroboam tries to seize the prophet, his hand withers until the prophet prays for him and it is restored. A Command of Total Separation (vv. 6–10)God had given the man of God strict instructions:Do not eat or drink in Bethel.Do not return by the same route.This symbolized total rejection of Jeroboam’s counterfeit worship system. The prophet obeys and refuses the king’s hospitality. The Old Prophet’s Deception (vv. 11–19)An old prophet living in Bethel hears what happened. He finds the man of God and lies to him, claiming an angel told him to bring him home to eat and drink. The man of God believes the lie and breaks God’s command. Judgment on the Man of God (vv. 20–32)While they are eating, God speaks through the old prophet and announces judgment: because the man of God disobeyed the Lord’s direct command, he will die and not be buried in his family tomb. On his journey home, a lion kills him—but does not eat him or harm the donkey—showing this was a divine act, not a random attack. The old prophet retrieves the body, mourns him, and buries him in his own tomb. Jeroboam Still Refuses to Repent (vv. 33–34)Despite the miracles and warnings, Jeroboam continues in idolatry and appoints unauthorized priests. This sin ensures the eventual destruction of his dynasty. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio.Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website🔗 https://www.athensbible.orgCamp Logos🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts)Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604Podbean (Full Blog Feed)🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFqAmazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2eiHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652Video PlatformsYouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5wRumble — Athens Bible Church🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBibleSocial MediaFacebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to:--Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching--Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture--Missions and evangelism--Youth discipleship (Camp Logos)--Community outreach--Old and New TestamentsTheir digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.