Video of the Day: Clip from the 1993 movie “Gettysburg”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains, Matthew 24:4-8.
Biblical Connection:
The battle at Gettysburg began on July 1st in 1863 between the Confederate and Union armies. Over 46,000 soldiers were killed in this Civil War conflict making Gettysburg the deadliest. In today’s scene, Colonel Pickett meets up with the remainder of the Confederate forces. Wondering where his soldiers were, Pickett announces his men were part of the 7,058 Confederate fatalities.
Jesus is asked about the destruction of the temple in connection with end times prior to his reply in Matthew 24. Eager to find out the exact date and time, Jesus opts to leave a series of clues to look for to ascertain signs of end times. Later on in this chapter, Jesus compares these moments in history to the pains of a woman giving birth. When I study history, I am always stunned by fatalities statistics that serve of painful reminders of war.
Closing Song:
As the heat of July continues to shine down on you, don’t forget the grave cost of war. May the lyrics of today’s song remind you that there is an ongoing spiritual war that continues today, Ephesians 6:10-12.
by Jay Mankus
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