Lecture on Current Social Issues and Biblical Perspectives

Introduction

• Speaker: Deacon Yawasab
• Main Theme: Connecting current social issues with biblical teachings
• Occasion: New Moon event, transitioning into the Sabbath
• Goal: To provide scriptural knowledge and guidance, particularly surrounding social injustices affecting the community.

Gratitude and Introductions

• Thanksgiving to: The Most High and His son Jesus Christ
• Shout-outs: To various support groups including scribes and supporters online
• Panel Introductions:
  • Captain Soraya
  • Officer Eli

New Moon Celebrations and Importance

• Significance: New Moon as a reminder to stay aligned with God’s laws
• High Holy Days: Enhance unity and spirituality, keep us focused on commandments

Today's Topic: “Come Out of Her My People”

• Purpose: To enlighten and educate about the true identification of Babylon as the United States of America
• Plan: Detailed exploration over multiple episodes
• Resources: Various books to support the discussion

Identifying Babylon the Great

• Key Argument: America, despite being 5% of the world’s population, wields significant power
• Visual Aid: Map highlighting America’s global influence compared to other landmasses
• Criticism: Misinterpretation of Babylon as other regions is debunked

Scriptural Reference

• Revelation 11:8: Identifies the “great city” (America) where God's people are spiritually dead
• Vision of Babylon: The picture symbolizing America’s dominance over a vast landmass shown

Modern Babylon and Its Influence

• Key Observations: “Trump vs. Biden” as the main event
  • Depiction of American politics as a spectacle
  • Commentary on the power struggle reflecting deeper societal issues
• Illustration: Comparing America’s small size but great influence with extensive control over global affairs

The Moral Decline of America

• Depicted As: Spiritual Sodom and Egypt due to extreme moral degradation and captivity
• Social Reality: Welfare gained through historical exploitation and slavery
• Revelation 18:4: Calling people to separate from Babylon’s sins to avoid forthcoming plagues

Warnings and Revelations

• Obadiah 1:10: Discusses violence against the House of Jacob (Israelites) and its consequences for Edom (white people)
• Revelation 18:6: Command to repay Babylon (America) double for her sins and atrocities
• Enemies' Judgment: Nations that benefited from Babylon’s oppression will lament her downfall

Modern Day Examples of Oppression

• Case Studies: Various incidents of police brutality illustrating the “terror” appointed over the Israelites
  • Video Examples: Showcases contemporary struggles and fears faced by the black community
• Leviticus 26:13-18: Describes the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments, including terror, consumption, and sorrow of heart

Current Social Commentary

• DL Hughley Commentary: On the Breonna Taylor case, systemic injustice, and the symbolism of black faces in powerful positions
  • Critique: Hollow gestures and systemic failures despite visible black representation
• Application: Demonstrates the futility of seeking justice within a rigged system

Concluding Remarks and Invitation to Repentance

• Key Message: The call to