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Some dates and event to reflect upon
some observations from Peter Gray-Read
member of Gorleston Baptist Church
Date
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Event
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Reason
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Sequel
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2300 BC
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World Wide Flood
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World Wide Violence and
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Promise – rainbow
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approx
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Depopulation
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sexual immorality
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1870 BC
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Gen 12:2-3 Blessing of Abram and nations
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The LORD desires to bless all people. On His condition.
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History shows the blessing / cursing re dealing with Israel
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1850 BC
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Sodom and Gomorrah
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Sexual sin and immorality
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Lesson heeded for a time
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approx
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destroyed
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(Localised)
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1000 BC
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David’s adultery
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Death of child and
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Repentance
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and manslaughter
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Kingdom divided
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30+ AD
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Jesus - crucifixion
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My sin and yours
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Forgiveness + inheritance
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1967
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Abortion Act
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Humanitarian?
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Devestating Foot and Mouth
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2000/1
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Reducing age of
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‘Gay rights’
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Devestating Foot and Mouth
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homosexual consent
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2010 April
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Refusal to allow Israel to use advert featuring Jerusalem
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Palestine / Arab claims to Jerusalem. Supposedly a disputed capital.
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Massive volcanic eruption (next day): 17,000+ European flights grounded
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2013/14
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Gay marriage Act passed by government
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‘Gay rights’
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Devestating floods –surpassing records - lesson learnt?
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========= What next?… ==============A divided kingdom?============ Scottish Independence? ========
Coincidence or judgement on personal and national sin - you must decide
Righteousness exalts a nation. Sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34
There are many other examples of human / national / societal action in defiance of clear Biblical guidelines leading to very adverse consequences. Equally of course there are many examples of righteous acts leading to great blessing and prosperity for regions, countries and individuals. God is not mocked… we reap what we sow Galatians 6:7
We must not be homophobic or rejecting of people with sexual disorientation we have all been morally disorientated and in need of forgiveness and guidance. But we must not officially sanction what has been shown to be contrary to Biblical principles. Equally those who are suffering the devastating effects of the floods need our full support and prayer. We must pray for righteous leadership in the nation
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