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When we recount the stoning of Stephen and his death as the first martyr, we think on his great sacrifice for what he believed. But even more importantly, perhaps, we should ask about his famous last words where he explains what his faith really was. Was he dying for a new religion invented by Jesus in the first century? Or was he a part of something that started in the garden - handed down to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses - fulfilled by Jesus? Perhaps Stephen's faith was more ancient than new. More Hebrew than many would like to admit.

First Century Christianity wasn't another new religious invention, but considered a sect within Judaism in the first century. And even though deep separations exists today between Christianity & Judaism, it wasn't always that way. But if we considered our Messiah truly Hebrew, as Stephen did and died for, what would that change in how we lived out our faith? For many believers, it would radically change their faith into something more real, deep, authentic and satisfying as they return to worship in Spirit & Truth to walk as Yeshua walked. 00:00 Title Sequence 0:41 Intro: What will we be talking about? 3:21 The First Deacons Are Chosen 11:35 God Used Non-Apostles in Power 17:15 Stephen's Journey Begins: False Witnesses Raised 20:12 Christianity: A New Religion? 23:57 Resisting the Holy Spirit 38:05 Stephen's Murderers Expose Themselves 45:20 Stephen's Treatment Towards His Enemies 51:18 Does How Things Go With Us Define Us Before God?

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"If God exists, then why is there so much evil in the world?" This is a question most, if not all of us, have encountered or even wondered at some point in time. A TikTok Atheist attempts to use this question to prove the non-existence of God. But what if this question actually proves God's existence?

Rise on Fire is a ministry assigned to ignite a fire of Spirit & Truth around the world. God is calling us back to the walk of Yeshua without compromise. We are free from the traditions of men, led by the Truth and empowered by the Spirit.

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Many believers have found their identity in a denomination, a label, or a doctrinal creed. But are you a disciple above all else, first? A disciple imitates his Rabbi, and is willing to follow in His footsteps even when it doesn't make sense. We are called to be disciples of Yeshua, but how often do we find ways to do what "we want", instead of doing what our Messiah did? How often have we fought against following certain aspects of our Messiah's walk, simply because they don't fit our personal paradigm or doctrinal understanding?

To be a disciple means to surrender what makes sense to us, to give up control of how WE think things should be done...and simply - without argument or debate - imitate Yeshua by doing the same things He did.

Yeshua began the process of bringing His Father's Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven, and then commissioned us to continue this process up until His return as King. Will you give up control and step outside of your comfort zone so God can use you to bring His freedom and light?

Rise on Fire is a ministry assigned to ignite a fire of Spirit & Truth around the world. God is calling us back to the walk of Yeshua without compromise. We are free from the traditions of men, led by the Truth and empowered by the Spirit.

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As Yeshua's new Kingdom arrives in the early church, a few false believers cause disruption by lying; and persecutions after miracles arise. Yet in the wake of this, the church shines brightly with inspiring stories of radical generosity and regular signs and wonders.

╫ A New Kingdom Has Arrived - The Acts Series (Chapter 1-2) [PODCAST]

I'm excited to announce the Acts Series! In this coming series, we will be going through the entire Book of Acts! My hope is that you'll realize the same thing I did when I first studied this book seriously: When I looked at my own life, and the lives of other believers around me, something was clearly missing. The wonders, the salvations, the generosity of Acts was as from another world. A Kingdom has come upon the Earth and a nation of priests arose to continue Yeshua's mission. Instead of simply staring into heaven, they were restoring the garden upon Earth as Yeshua called them to. Join me in this series, coming soon! Realize what has felt missing!

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Even after becoming believers, many of us still find ourselves struggling with that one sin. It holds us down, leaves us feeling ashamed, and seems outside our ability to conquer. But the Bible has a lot to say about this, and Jesus provides the solutions to freedom!

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PD & Christina recalls an experience of casting out demons by speaking in tongues, and discusses how we can quench the Holy Spirit if we forbid spiritual gifts in our fellowships and movements.

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Has Social Media Made Us Hypocrites? It doesn't take very long of interacting with the Internet to realize that people seem... different. More fighting, arguments, and mean words are exchanged than anywhere else. In fact, we often can't imagine some of these things uttered in the "real world." But why is it that the Internet brings out the worst in even believers? And how should we act online as believers?

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The world teaches us to be scared of demons, that they don't exist, that it's taboo to cast them out, and that psychology has completely replaced the need to consider dealing with them spiritually. But what does the Bible say? What did Jesus do?

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There are few things as devastating as a betrayal, an attack on the innocent, or a slanderous lie. Perhaps that is why our first desire is to often take revenge on the perpetrators. Jacob’s sons avenged their sister Dinah’s rape, but were they in the right? How are we to react when we, or someone we love, is wronged?

Torah Portion: Vayishlach / He sent / וַיִּשְׁלַח