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US government schools are failing. There's been a 24-point drop in math skills since 2009, and a 14-point drop in reading skills just since 2018. Why? According to a recent study, it is not a failure of academics – the real issue is student behavior. Chaos and violence in the classroom is an everyday occurrence that makes teachers' jobs "almost impossible." Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss what scripture says should be done to reform education. They talk about… - The unambiguous reason that teachers themselves identify for kids' bad behavior: it's their parents' fault - The place of corporal punishment…and whether it can be delegated to babysitters or daycare workers - Why anyone should have been able to predict that bifurcating character and academics would lead to disaster - What should be done about teachers' job satisfaction dropping from 62% to 18% in only 15 years - The three fundamental pillars of successful education that must be constantly woven together – and how government schools split them apart instead Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Homeschooling #AmericanSchooling

Jesus gives His 5th and final discourse in Matthew's Gospel, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, as He predicted the coming destruction of Jerusalem, as well as answer His disciples' questions regarding the timing of judgment and His return.

The sermon explores the narrative of Paul's shipwreck in Malta, emphasizing that even amidst disaster and apparent misfortune, God remains sovereign and in control. It highlights how God uses unexpected circumstances, such as the viper bite and the healing of Publius's father, to validate the gospel and provide opportunities for Paul to glorify Christ. The preacher encourages believers to view their own trials as divine appointments designed to grow their faith and demonstrate God's power to others. Furthermore, the text calls for a posture of selfless service and kindness, urging Christians to serve others even when they are the ones in need, rather than assuming entitlement to comfort. Ultimately, the message affirms that God's providence guides all events to bring honor to His name and advance the spread of the gospel.

This sermon explores the central theme of finding rest and security in God's presence amidst life's most terrifying trials, using Psalm 46 as the primary text. The message emphasizes that God is a refuge, strength, and a very present help, countering the fear induced by circumstances such as natural disasters or spiritual opposition. By referencing the historical context of Jerusalem's siege by Assyria, the exposition illustrates that while human enemies and natural forces may seem overwhelming, the Lord of Hosts fights the believer's battles. The tone is comforting and instructional, urging the audience to recognize their own weakness and rely entirely on God's power rather than their own efforts. Ultimately, the sermon points to the eternal hope of the river of life in Revelation, encouraging believers to be still, trust in God's sovereignty, and find peace in the knowledge that He reigns forever.

Sermon considers how David was greatly blessed by God, knew so much, yet failed as a father, his family was a disaster, yet God made an everlasting covenant with him and that was his hope and comfort.

With the abundance of theological errors and issues around, how do we decide where to put our energies in ministry?

Much of this chapter reveals God's hatred of social injustice. When the powerful exploit and ruin the weak and the marginalized, God takes note. When they heap up "preachers" who condone their corruption, while tearing down those who stand up to them, God is righteously angry. But Micah's first oracle (chapters 1-2) concludes with the portrait of a Shepherd-King who knows his own and comes to break them out of social and spiritual bondage.

Listen to this morning's sermon on SermonAudio.com Disaster, Depravity, and Hope by Rev. Eric R. Hausler from 2 Kings 6:24-7:2

If you have God's Word… turn with me to Matthew 7. And this morning… I want to talk to you… about a question that every single one of us… needs to answer: What are you building your life on? Right here…Jesus tells one of the simplest stories… in the Bible. Now in this story… there are two men… two houses… two foundations… one storm… and two different endings.

This sermon explores the Olivet Discourse in Luke 21, emphasizing that the end of the present evil age is not determined by human catastrophe but by the sovereign return of Jesus Christ. The preacher contrasts the fear of the world with the joy of the believer, who looks up to see their redemption drawing near. By distinguishing between the temporary suffering of this age and the eternal glory of the age to come, the message encourages Christians to view current tribulations as birth pains leading to a glorious deliverance. The exposition highlights the certainty of God's Word over the passing nature of heaven and earth, urging believers to remain vigilant, pray constantly, and live with holy expectation rather than being weighed down by worldly cares. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to find sustenance in the promise that Christ is coming quickly to establish a new heaven and a new earth.

Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: "How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you. Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded, because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof, I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when terror strikes you, when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but will not find me. Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof, therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices. For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them; but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster."

Genesis 19:30 'And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.' The sermon contrasts the spiritual vitality of Abraham with the gradual decline of Lot, illustrating how misplaced priorities lead to disaster. It emphasises that while Lot was righteous, his lack of personal communion with God and reliance on material wealth caused him to drift from faith into sin. The preacher highlights the danger of walking by sight rather than by faith, showing how Lot's choices resulted in the loss of his family and dignity. Through this tragic account, the message serves as a warning against compromising spiritual disciplines for worldly comfort. Ultimately, it calls believers to maintain their focus on Christ and the cross to avoid a similar fate.

What did Jesus mean by the "signs" in Matthew 24? In Matthew 24:1-14, Jesus warns His disciples about deception, wars and rumors of wars, persecution, false prophets, lawlessness, and the spread of the Gospel before the end comes. Pastor Casey Lewis continues through the Olivet Discourse by examining Jesus' prediction of the destruction of the Jerusalem temple, fulfilled in AD 70, and the disciples' question about Christ's coming and the end of the age. From an amillennial perspective, this message considers how Matthew 24 describes both events experienced by the first-century disciples and a broader pattern that continues throughout the present age until the return of Christ. Christians are called not to panic over every war, disaster, or headline, but to remain alert, resist deception, endure persecution, guard their love for the Lord, and faithfully proclaim the Gospel. This sermon also considers the perseverance of believers and Jesus' promise that the Gospel of the Kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world before the end comes.