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Using his testimony as a starting point,  this message tackles Jacob's assigned theme: how prophecy and evangelism are inseparably linked. Anchoring the talk in Isaiah 1:18 (“Come now, let us reason together”), he argues that the gospel is not a blind leap but intellectually credible and historically defensible, contrasting it with what he portrays as religion’s subjective claims and man-made attempts to reach God. Drawing from his own background in 1960s counterculture, leftist politics, science-minded skepticism, and occult involvement, he describes how the “Jesus Freak” revival confronted him with evidence he could not dismiss—especially fulfilled messianic prophecies and external historical attestations that forced him from trying to disprove Christianity to accepting Christ. He critiques alternative religious systems and Christian counterfeits, then pivots to end-times themes—Israel’s centrality, geopolitical convergence, cultural decay, and deception within the church—to emphasize urgency: personal mortality and global instability are “time bombs,” but the “blessed hope” is available now through repentance and faith in Jesus the Messiah. 

 Continuing his exposition of Jeremiah 15, Jacob Prasch presents a sobering theology of judgment, repentance, and perseverance for believers living amid apostasy. He explains that when a nation—or a church—passes a moral point of no return, God may cease calling it to repentance and instead give it over to judgment, even while still calling individuals to faithfulness. Tracing the chapter’s imagery of fourfold doom and its fulfillment across Scripture, Prasch connects Jeremiah’s anguish to Christ’s own suffering, showing how the prophet typifies the rejected Messiah and, by extension, the faithful remnant in every age. He emphasizes the necessity of “eating the Word”—allowing Scripture to be fully internalized—so that it becomes both a joy and a burden, sweet in the mouth yet bitter in the stomach. Addressing discouragement, isolation, and righteous indignation, Prasch underscores God’s promise to preserve those who refuse compromise: believers must extract what is precious from what is worthless, resist conformity to apostasy, and trust that even in persecution God will ultimately redeem them from the hand of the violent and the wicked. 

 In Ken’s Corner Episode 81, James Kitazaki and Ken Smith (joined by Brett) discuss a range of current-events headlines, cultural trends, and theological issues through a Christian worldview. Topics include disputed claims about public health and cancer statistics, allegations of large-scale fraud involving public programs, concerns about expanding surveillance powers in Germany, debate over annihilationism versus historic Christian teaching on eternal judgment, and new polling data suggesting continued decline in religious commitment in the United States. The episode closes with a pastoral exhortation from James 4:8—a reminder to pursue repentance, humility, and daily nearness to God. From 12/18/25 on Moriel TV YouTube and Rumble.

This week Sandy begins a multi-week series on forgiveness.  In this opening lesson, Sandy Simpson exposes the spiritual, emotional, and even physical damage caused by unforgiveness. Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and real-world examples, he shows how bitterness becomes a root that grows into anger, violence, self-destruction, and spiritual bondage. Unforgiveness is not a harmless attitude—it gives the enemy a foothold and robs believers of healing, peace, and intimacy with Christ. This teaching lays the groundwork for understanding why forgiveness is not optional for Christians, but essential for spiritual health and freedom. 

Catching Up With Jacob is political commentary from a Biblical perspective. This week join Jay, Jacob, Davy, and Elon as they discuss today's hot topics. Originally recorded January 2, 2026.