LET’S STUDY REVELATION # 46

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REVELON BOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


BY Ken Blue   

      Daniel saw the “little horn” that took power from the ten kings and noted his ardent blasphemies against God.  “I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things” (Daniel 7:8). (See verses 11, 20-25; 11:36-45.) His big mouth will be shut!

 

      He is permitted to continue his reign for three and one-half years, after which, the Lord Jesus Christ will come and take the kingdoms of this earth to Himself. This fact is repeated throughout the book of Revelation. (See also Daniel 12:7; 11:12:6, 14; 17:10.)

 “And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, (Jews) and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.  If any man have an ear, let him hear.  He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.”  (Revelation 13:7-10).

  • “No man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, name, or number (Rev. 13:17). On the surface it might seem that these statements prove Antichrist will be a world ruler, killing all on earth who do not take his mark, name, or number. But, the contrary is true because “all” in these passages is simply a figure of speech — synecdoche — in which a whole is put for a part, as we would say, “Everyone in town,” or “the whole country.” If the United States would make a law that “all men” of all nations, and tongues must register on a certain day or be killed, we would naturally understand the law to apply only to all people of all nations and tongues who are under the government of the United States, not to the people of these nations and tongues who are under other governments. The word “all” is used in a limited sense hundreds of times in Scriptures (Gen. 6:17; Josh. 6:21-25; 2Sam. 6:5,15; 1Ki. 11:16-17; Mt. 3:5-6; Lk. 2:1-3; Rom. 1:8; 10:18; Col. 1:23; etc.). Dake’s Annotated Reference Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments of the Authorized or King James Version Text.

 

      The events here are at the three and one-half year point in the Tribulation. The Antichrist has been at war with the surrounding nations for the first three and one-half years and has ruled from Babylon (Isaiah. 14:4-17).  After he conquers the ten nations within the old Roman Empire and establishes his own kingdom, the eighth, (“And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition” (Revelation 17:11), He moves his capital from Babylon to Jerusalem. There he desecrates the temple, defies the God of heaven, and seeks to destroy all who serve God and Jesus Christ.

 

      He turns his hatred on the Jewish saints within his kingdom, especially those in Jerusalem. He is permitted to overcome them and all others within his kingdom. (See verses 15, 16; Daniel 7:21; 8:24; 11:35-45; 12:1, 7; Matthew 24:15-22.) These passages confirm that the Jews are the objects of the Antichrist’s wrath, and that his activities will be confined to the area of the old Roman Empire.

 

 

PRECIOUS MEMORIES

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By Ken Blue


I see an ancient hour glass,  

With white sand drifting through.

I see morning sunshine,

Chasing the sparkling dew.  

I see my aged Grandpa,

And the wisdom he knew.  

And I have been blessed

 

I see my dear mother,

Washing clothes at the spring.

I see the strong grapevine,

Where Jim and I would swing.

I see dad plowing dirt,

That wouldn’t grow a thing.

And I have been blessed

 

I see my youthful friends,

Are now just memories.

I see my first burger,

With french-fries and grilled cheese.

I see my Grandpa’s car,

I think, a model “T.”

And I have been blessed

 

 

I see my Aunt Lucille,

Under a huge oak tree.

I see her teaching there,

The Word of God to me.

I see an example,

That all children should see.

And I have been blessed

 

I see my uncle Troy,

Watching hummingbirds feed.

I see his bibbed overalls;

That’s where he stored his teeth.

I see his fond kindness,

To a small boy like me.

And I have been blessed

 

I see an old school house,

It’s a ghost of a dream.

I see children at play,

Each choosing up their team.

I see as they vanish,

Like a rippling stream.

And I have been blessed

 

I see an old preacher,

Preaching on that Sunday.

I see it all clearly now,

The debt He had to pay.  

I see I once was lost,

Lost on a broad highway.

And I have been blessed

 

I see the tracks of steel,

A train powered by coal.

I see a flickering light,

Was fueled by coal oil.

I see a musty cellar,

Our refuge and stronghold.

And I have been blessed

 

I see pent up images,

As they beckon to me.

I see each clamoring,

To come forth and be free.

I see they’ll be confined,

And remain a mystery.

And I have been blessed

 

I see a future time.

I’ve reserved for the rest.

I see now is the time,

That ending this is best.

I see you know the end,

You don’t have to guess.

And you have been blessed

 

UNDERSTANDING THE GROOMING PROCESS BY SEX OFFENDERS # 3

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CANDY

 

 

 

Grooming techniques are specific behaviors that sex offenders engage in which increase the likelihood

that they will successfully be able to abuse a child and not get caught. The behaviors are planned and

serve the purpose of preparing the victim or the people around the victim, making it easier for the

perpetrator to offend against the child.

Most sexual-abuse is preceded by grooming, particularly when the victim is known to the offender.

Grooming is a process that can take quite a while, even months or years, and can be very subtle and sneaky. Victims of grooming often do not realize that they are being manipulated until after they have been sexually abused, and even then, some victims do not see how the grooming led to their abuse.

The first step in grooming is used to identify potential victims. Offenders give children “tests” to see who might offer the least resistance to being abused. Offenders look for children who:

• Are vulnerable

• Have poor boundaries

• Will keep a secret

• Have poor self-esteem

• Have few social supports or friends

• May have behavioral problems

Grooming is used to gain a child’s trust and confidence so that they will want to spend time with the perpetrator. Behaviors used to accomplish this include:

• Singling out specific children for attention

• Giving gifts, particularly those that may be allowed by a parent

• Allowing children to violate parent’s rules

• Relates to the child as a peer through music, movies, and other common interests

• Bribing children

• Providing drugs or alcohol

• Taking the child on special outings

Grooming is used to increase a child’s comfort level with being touched and with sexual material.

These behaviors may include:

• Physical contact such as tickling or wrestling

• “Accidentally” touching a child’s genitals

• Using excuses such as checking development or cleaning to look at and touch a child’s genitals

• Sexually explicit conversations

• Viewing pornography with the child

Once abuse has occurred, grooming techniques are used to manipulate children into keeping the abuse a secret and to feel responsible for the abuse. Behaviors that help to accomplish this goal include:

• Threats of harm to the child or family

 • Threats of harm to the offender, such as “I will go to jail” or “I will never be able to see you again.”

• Telling children that they are “learning” about sex

• Telling children that they “like” it or “want” the abuse

• Telling children that no one will believe them if they tell

• Threatening to show pictures or videos of child’s abuse

Offenders don’t only groom children, but they use specific behaviors to gain the trust of family and community members. This decreases the likelihood that people around them will be concerned about their behavior and makes the victim less likely to be believed if they do disclose. Offenders engage in such behaviors as:

• Being very charming and helpful

• Taking jobs or volunteer positions where they have access to children

• Establishing themselves as an insider very quickly

• Making themselves indispensable, either financially or through other means

This grooming process is a critical time for adults to intervene and prevent the abuse of a child.

Identifying the behaviors of an adult who is a potential risk of harm to children and taking action to intervene is the key to protecting children. If you think a child is being groomed, trust your “gut feeling” and act on it:

• Listen for statements or questions from your child that would support your suspicions

• Encourage your child to tell you more about the time he or she spends with the person

• Assert yourself and end questionable behavior

• Be willing to stop all contact between the child and the potential abuser, even if it makes you

the “bad guy”

“Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”1 Timothy 5:24 

UNDERSTANDING SEX OFFENDERS:

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WHAT THE SEX OFFENDERS TELL US

Barbara Boslaugh Haner, MN, ARNP

There are over 20,000 registered sex offenders currently residing within Washington State.  Although most media attention is given to known sex offenders moving into the area, the majority of sex offenders are unknown to the general public.  The typical sex offender is male, at least a high school graduate, is more likely than other criminals to be employed and typically do not have criminal records.   Although many believe offenders are dirty old men in trench coats lurking in the bushes around schools, in fact 85%-90% of child sexual abusers are known to the family.  Sex offenders most often are family members, friends, and other adults with significant relationships with children who rely on secrecy and manipulative behavior patterns to identify and target their victims. Additionally, while most other criminals decrease their criminal activity as they age, sex offenders typically do not.  Instead, most sex offenders continue to offend against their targeted populations until they are physically incapable.

Child sexual abuse usually begins with a sex offender gaining both the parent’s and the child’s trust and friendship, becoming a valuable and indispensable part of the family.    Once a relationship has been established, the offender will begin to test the child’s knowledge and ability to protect themselves. Sexual jokes, back rubs, “accidental” sexual touching, and hugging, often done in the presence of the parent, are utilized to “test the waters.”  If these behaviors are not received with alarm, the offender will increase the amount and type of sexual exposure.  To adjust the child to sexual activity, offenders commonly utilize casual or accidental exposure to pornography.

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Offenders also take great precautions to avoid causing physical pain or injury to their victims because injury sharply increases the likelihood the child will disclose the behavior.   Most sex offenders of children are content with self-exposure, fondling, masturbation and oral sex.  Penile penetration is rare.  This preparation or grooming process is often so sly that children are not aware that these behaviors violate the “good touch, bad touch” philosophy that is the current gold standard for education.   The emphasis on “stranger danger” is not applicable within this criminal act.   By creating an environment that isolates the child from their peers and other family members, the offenders often instill a sense of responsibility for the sexual behavior on the child.

What do the offenders tell us about prevention?   Turning to convicted offenders has generated concrete suggestions to decrease the risk of child sexual assault.

  • Secrets:  Offenders tell us that teaching the dangers of secret friendships, secret gifts, secret behaviors, and secret places is more valuable than any other educational format.
  • Believe:  Listen, and trust your child. Children rarely lie about sexual abuse.
  • Education:  Teach accurate and healthy values about sexuality. If we don’t teach our children about sex, the offenders will.
  • Remind:  Frequently remind your child about when and where people can touch their bodies.
  • Monitor:  Get to know your child’s friends and peers, as well as adults that have contact with your child.  Be wary of older children and adults who want to spend a lot of time alone with your child. Are the gifts or privileges your child receives appropriate?

Increased awareness and understanding of how offenders target and maintain their victims is vital to effective prevention.  From information supplied by convicted offenders, programs can be developed that effectively counteract the methods utilized by offenders.   Without good safety programs and informed professionals and parents, children will continue to be vulnerable and sexually victimized.

Community Information Packet- page 12

PROTECTION FROM PEDOPHILES

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By Ken Blue

 “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:” Proverbs 24:3

No guarantees that your child will not be molested. A pedophile, a serial killer, a drug addict, or a thief can live under your roof without you knowing of their wickedness, or devices.  

  • According to a Community Information Packet provided by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State, one in four girls are assaulted by age 18. One in five boys is assaulted by age 18. Over 1/3rd of child sexual abuse involves children age five or younger. 85-90% of child sex offenders are known to the victims and their family.

Most pedophiles are male, but not all. Pedophiles love to play with and be around children. Obviously they feel safer, and find it easier to control and “groom” them. We will speak more about the grooming process later. Not every person who loves to play with children is a pedophile, but when they prefer to be with small children rather than adults, it might be a red flag.

Not all pedophiles are stalkers. They fall into three major categories. We will also deal with these in another blog.

In this article there are some things I believe you should consider in order to protect your church and children.

  • Submit a background check on every person who works with children under 18. You can secure these from the police department, county sheriff, or State Patrol. Explain to the one you are doing the background check, that it is being done, and why. If they refuse, you already know they have a past.
  • Do not give them the ministry until you get the background report back. Wait until the report is processed, and you have it in hand before you meet with the person. If the report is negative, never place that person in a ministry where they will be alone with children.
  • Have two male teachers in every boy’s class. Explain to each teacher, if he/she sees any inappropriate behavior they should warn the other teacher. Knowledge of actual sexual abuse must be reported to the police at once.
  • Have women teach girls, and men teaching boys.
  • Have windows in every classroom.
  • Do not allow any obstruction on the windows, for any reason.
  • Have the class arranged so you can see the teachers through the glass.
  • Have hall monitors to look through the glass twice during class time. Do not have a set routine for these checks.
  • Never allow teachers to go in the bathroom with a child. Have them stand outside the door.
  • Never allow students to sit on the laps of male workers.
  • Install cameras in key locations. If you need advice, ask a police officer for help.
  • You are required by law to report any sexual complaint from an adult or child.  
  • You could also contact your insurance company for advice. In some cases, your cost will go down when you impalement deterrents to sexual abuse. 

(Special thanks to Officer Mike McBride for suggestions, and providing the literature we are gleaning from).