Video of the Day: Clip from the 1998 movie “The Negotiator” (language warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word. 38 I am telling you what I have seen in the Father’s presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father.[b]” 39 “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you would[c] do what Abraham did. 40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things. 41 You are doing the works of your own father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.” 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies, John 8:34-44.
Biblical Connection:
Danny Roman is framed for the murder of his former partner. Subsequently, Danny holds 4 former co-workers who he thinks are behind this conspiracy hostage. Seeking to find the truth about who is embezzling money from his department’s pension fund, Danny begins to ascertain who is lying and who is telling the truth. Danny relies on body language to uncover this mystery.
A serpent enters the Bible in the third chapter of the first book, Genesis 3:1-5. This being is believed to be the fallen angel Lucifer, aka the Devil. This serpent questions God, planting a seed of doubt inside the minds of Adam and Eve. This is the seed of the serpent whom Jesus refers to as the father of all lies. This spiritual figure is alive and well today, working in the lives of corrupt politicians and willing members of the media who air and prop up their lies.
Closing Song:
While most families with children are preparing for Halloween, watch out for the father of all lies. Don’t let the lie of fear and seeds of doubt cause another fall from grace like original sin in the Garden of Eden.
by Jay Mankus
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