The Rapture: To be taken or left behind, that is indeed the question

Last week we did a program on the topic of “The Rapture.” We had several technical difficulties on that program. Therefore this week we will be going back into this topic and examining it. Is the rapture doctrine taught by scripture? Does scripture support the teaching? How old is the doctrine?

As in the days of Noah, people were unaware until the day the flood came and “TOOK” them all away. Likewise, two will be in the field, one left and one TAKEN. Two women shall be grinding at the mill. One will be left and one will be TAKEN. Just like when the flood came and took away all of the ungodly. So do you want to be taken or left?

Y’shua gave a parable about the wheat and the tares. Guess who gets gathered first….

Join us on Paradigm Radio tonight as we look at several of these questions and more. You can join in on the conversation in the chatroom at

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I hope to see you all around in the chatroom tonight where you can post your questions and comments. Also, you can call in if you would like to be part of the discussion on the air.

Enjoy the show,
Keith

Paradigm Radio

It’s been way too long since we have updated this site. I wanted to give you a few links where you can listen our radio program. For those of you who have not heard, James and I now simulcast Paradigm Radio on http://www.nazarenemedia.net on Wednesday evenings at 10:00pm CST. The Nazarene Media site also plays other content by us throughout the week.

You can hear a lot of our full hour radio programs as well as other teachings here:
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At Yeshua Cast you can download mp3s of much of our content and of course you can always catch the live show or listen to the radio show archives 24/7 here: www.blogtalkradio.com/paradigm

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

Today, 10/8, is the High Holy Day Yom Kippur, considered to be the holiest day of the year, closing out the Ten Days of Awe where the Books of Judgment stand open. We’re told to “afflict our souls” on this day, and traditionally, it’s observed as a complete fast with no food or drink. 

So while we’ll be having a regularly scheduled service, we won’t be making coffee or having a group meal until after Havdalah and sun down.

Shalom. -J

Yom Teruah Service Next Wednesday Night

The Feast of Trumpets, Yom Teruah (Tishrei 1), is this next Wednesday evening after sundown. We’ll be having a service at 6:00pm, followed by a meal and fellowship.

There will be no class on Tuesday the 27th, but we’ll resume the regular schedule the following week.

-J

New Service Schedule Starts This Sabbath the 24th

This Shabbat the 24th, we’ll be starting our services at 1:00pm, following the same order: Hebrew class, followed by Praise & Worship, then the Torah teaching (this week’s portion is Nitsvaim and VaYelech.)

Several members have expressed a desire for later services, so we’re going to try it.  If this works better, it’ll be a permanent change. If not, we’ll switch back. Please pass the word about the new time, especially to those who don’t have Internet.

Note: the Tuesday evening services will continue starting at 6:00pm. Last week, James and Julie began a new teaching series, Church History. They’ll discuss many of the councils and creeds that were established, as well as focus on many of the traditional Church Fathers and their respective legacies.

Hope to see everyone there,

-K

One Thing’s For Sure … We’re Not Afraid of Change.

**The new schedule will not take effect for a couple of weeks. Exact date to go live will be announced. The Hebrew class this Shabbat the 10th will begin at 10:15 as usual. **

For those of you who missed Tuesday’s meeting, a motion was made to try a new Sabbath schedule: starting our meetings at 1:00pm, extending through the afternoon, culminating with an evening meal and Havdalah service. 

Mothers and most out-of-towners seemed jazzed by this option, looking forward to sleeping in and making preparations at their leisure instead of “rush, rush, rushing to rest!”

The plan is to try it awhile, see how it works, and go from there. Until then (or after then whatever), tell us what you think!

-J

New Location Starting Tomorrow (Shabbat), Sept. 3rd!

Starting Sept. 3rd, Beit Midrash will be meeting in a new location in Ardmore: 25 3rd Street just behind the American Legion to the west.

Just take Washington Street north of downtown, and you’ll quickly come to 3rd Street. Turn left or west on 3rd. (At this point, the American Legion will be on the right and the Washington Theater on your left.) We’re meeting in the second building on the right (north).