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Its well past midnight in Jerusalem for the Jews however there is no midnight. Its called the middle watch. The night hours are broken into four watches. Evening, Middle, cockcrow and morning. In the Old Testament the nights were broken up into three watches but the Romans are in charge now so that’s how its going to be. During the middle watch Jesus had been bound and more than likely beaten. According to the Gospel of John he is brought first to Annas who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.

Just prior to their departure for the Garden of Gethsemane its believed Jesus begins what is know as the farewell address as recorded in the gospel of John.. They leave Jerusalem and make their way down into the Kidron Valley…they feel the air become cool as they descend. Beneath the valley is an active fault line. it will play a major role in the end times. They will ascend part of the way up the Mount of Olives where they will enter into the garden. Distant moisture from the Mediterranean mixes with the cool night air lower down the mountain and a fog begins to low to the ground. The full moon cast shadows in the Olive groves. The Jewish Passover is always celebrated during a period of the full moon, sometimes called the Paschal full moon. 

The Last Supper

It's been days since the day known as Palm Sunday has occurred. Talk in the streets in Jerusalem is still electric as the rumor has spread that the long awaited Messiah has arrived, that the freedom of Israel from the oppressor of Rome is imminent. The story is being told over and over and over to the few that did not witness it. To this day, few understand that Palm Sunday was a supernaturally choreographed event where each step was planned hundreds, if not thousands, of years earlier. There was nothing about that day that was a coincidence. And for many, there will be no excuse that they did not know what was happening.

As we wrapped up Part I, we asked a big question: Are you willing to exchange the familiar way you've been seeing the world for the supernatural lens that Scripture invites us to put on?Today in Part II of "Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill?" we're going deeper. We’re going to explore why this transformation of sight is so crucial—and what it really means to live with a supernatural perspective.

Today’s episode is titled, "Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill? A New Lens on Reality, Part 1". Written by Steve Wilmer from his up coming book "Masquerading Lights." Now, if you’re familiar with the movie The Matrix, you’ll immediately catch the reference. But even if you’re not, stick around—because the truths we’re discussing today may challenge and possibly change your perspective forever.  

Welcome to Restless the Podcast, Todays Episode is titled True Discipleship the Real Story. Doctor Ed Gross, our guest, is the writer of several books including The Harvest Prayer of Jesus, Are you a Christian or Disciple? And Disciple the Nations. Ed was ordained in 1978 and received his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988.He teaches on New Testament discipleship nationally and globally. He also leads renewals of biblical discipleship throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa. Ed, facilitates Discovery Bible Studies, better known as DBS, with groups and new disciples. He leads and attends disciple making movements around the world.Ed and his wife Debbie travel the world serving, teaching, and speaking to all those who have ears to hear Jesus call to go out and make disciples of all the nations in the manner that Jesus taught. Ed is a delight to be around because his native language is Jesus, yet his gentle and humble spirit leaves you wanting more time with him. Ed, however, pulls no punches when he tells the truth about what's going on in the world and the American church that is on life support. Perhaps one of the most powerful podcast we have done regarding what Jesus commanded His followers to do verses what's really happening. You don't want to miss this episode.

This is Steve with Restless the Podcast and what you just heard was a portion of an up and coming podcast called True Discipleship, The Real Story. Ed Gross, our guest, is the writer of several books including The Harvest Prayer of Jesus, Are you a Christian or Disciple? And Disciple the Nations. Ed was ordained in 1978 and received his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988.He teaches on New Testament discipleship nationally and globally. He also leads renewals of biblical discipleship throughout the U. S., Europe, and Africa. He facilitates Discovery Bible Studies, better known as DBS, with groups and new disciples. He leads and attends disciple making movements around the world.Ed and his wife Debbie travel the world serving, teaching, and speaking to all those who have ears to hear Jesus call to go out and make disciples of all the nations in the manner that Jesus taught in Matthew 9. Ed is a delight to be around because his native language is Jesus, yet his gentle and humble spirit leaves you wanting more time with him.Ed, however, pulls no punches when he tells the truth about what's going on in the world and the American church that is on life support. Stay tuned as we prepare to release True Discipleship, The Real Story.

Unlike other elections in our nation's history, it appears that this election has placed our nation, we the people, and those who purport to be followers of Christ at a critical intersection. Will we heed the warning of the Bible echoed by our forefathers regarding what happens to a nation that rejects God, to those that reject Him personally, and those that follow Him tepidly? Both Moses and Joshua at critical intersections warned the people of Israel as well to choose between life and prosperity or death and destruction with these words, "choose this day whom you shall serve."Note: Soundtrack: Epic Adventure Cinematic | Epic Shield by Alex-Productions |Sources: Barna Group, First Liberty, Arizona Christian UniversityGot Questions, Christian Heritage, Teachings of Jack Hibbs, Cavalry Chapel, Chino Hills.Rules of Civility George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Rush, Ben Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton Other misc. sources.