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Brian is a well known Bible teacher with a particular emphasis on Biblical end time events. Believing that these events are already underway, he believes that the Rapture of the Church to glory is imminent. Brian and Gilly (pic here with Bethan)travel throughout the UK and he also teaches in Europe and the USA. Although they are regularly in fellowships and churches who know them well, they are most happy to visit new venues to bring the message of the Gospel and the nearness of Christs return.

Tuesday, 5 January 2021

THREE LESSONS FROM ECCLESIASTES BY MY FRIEND DAVID FLEMING

· THREE LESSONS FROM ECCLESIASTES by DAVID FLEMING

Some timely words from a friend of mine.......

Dear Friends in Christ,

We are living in tempestuous days where wisdom is in short supply in Government, Media, Institutions, Education and most alarmingly in parts of Christianity. There is a multitude of verses from the Bible to address this, but there are three lessons from Ecclesiastes which are helpful to struggling Christians, and have never lost their meanings through the passages of time, especially when one struggles with the meaningless of life. This book speaks to the culture of disillusionment and hankering for better things in the past. Despondency has been exacerbated by Covid 19!

The following verse from 1 Kings 3 : 7 - 9 correlates with Ecclesiasties, "Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant King in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count a number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours". These three points summarise how Christians should deal with hard times from an expanse of Scripture.

1. RIGHT NOW, WE LIVE IN TIME, BUT WE WERE MADE FOR MORE. Ecclesiastes says that God has put eternity into man's heart. Further on in the New Testament 2 Corinthians 4 : 18 states, "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal". This is pertinent to the errors of worldly thinking and Christians should think beyond this putting their trust in God.

2. LIFE ONLY HAS A MEANING WHEN WE HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Anything otherwise is seasonal, but often so many avenues end up as empty and vacuous, "I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold all is vanity and vexation of spirit, "Ecclesiastes 1 : 14. This route emanates usually from hedonism and secularism, which is dangerous with Christians who run with the fox and the hound, often through adherence to false teachings.

3. JOY CAN BE FOUND IN LIFE THROUGH GRATITUDE TO GOD'S GIFTS. In short, life is a gift from God! Life can have its hardships, but can have its joys if we are discerning enough, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the father of lights", James 1 : 17. So often through difficult times we can forget to count our blessings, and it is imperative that this is done to avoid insularity, which is not God's plan.

I pray these few succinct verses will enable Christians to look beyond outlets such as science and the media, with the recourse of the Bible in precedence to their own views. The power of prayer is needed in volumes, "For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also diver's varieties: but fear thou God", Ecc 5 : 7. This is the beginning of understanding in the knowledge that God can deliver through supplication with him and the things of the world will pale into insignificance!

YOURS IN CHRIST

DAVID FLEMING

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BRIAN'S PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL.

AKELDAMA, FIELD OF BLOOD. A covert prophetic message buried in the Biblical account of Judas’s betrayal and the purchase of the field of blood by the Sanhedrin with the 30 pieces of silver reward that Judas rejected. The bonus message with this DVD looks at the state of the world finance, and other affairs that relate to the Biblical prophecies. Cost £10. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Cost £15. HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS. Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. To appreciate that the Word of God is a revelation of Himself. Cost £10. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLENNIUM. This comprehensive introduction to a topic which is not often addressed in churches, the Millennium, takes the subject head on. Understanding that it was God's intention for His Word to be taken literally (allowing for normal figures of speech etc) Brian gives an informative and refreshing insight into the Reign of Messiah Jesus on earth and the place of the believer within His kingdom. This teaching is designed to inspire and support believers in these dark "last days" and give them a hope, and an objective to which they can work, whilst they anticipate the great reward of the Sabbath rest of God's people. Cost £10. HEAVEN IS HIS THRONE, EARTH IS HIS FOOTSTOOL. An examination from Isaiah and Revelation of the Holy City of God and its inhabitation by the believers, its relevance to the Millennium and eternity. Brian also examines its details given in the Scriptures. This message is in two parts, and both included on this DVD, costing £10.

AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.

As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Two DVD set costing just £15 available from Brian.

HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS.

Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. DVD costs just £10 and available from Brian.

HOW TO PURCHASE MY TEACHINGS AND RECORDINGS.

If would like to purchase any of my DVD's or CD's, some of them are listed above, and you can pay immediately by Paypal or Debit/Credit Card for quick delivery.

There are some other recordings available from our good friend Keith Cline, from Bristol, which can be accessed by writing to him at keith.cline@talk21.com.

Some of the titles include "SOON AND VERY SOON", a ten session seminar recorded at the Saltburn Prophetic Conference (cost £13).

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES IN GOD'S WORD (cost £9).

BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY CONFERENCE, an excellent all day seminar from Bosham (cost £12).

ISRAEL, AT THE CENTRE OF GOD'S PLAN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (Cost £11).