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When she was just 18 years old, Debbie Haski-Leventhal escaped the entrenched lies and brainwashing of a dangerous cult. Originally based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Debbie became involved in the Kabbalah Centre after her mother, vulnerable after the loss of her ten-year-old son, looked to the charismatic institution for comfort. As the power and influence of the Kabbalah Centre grew, so did its control over Debbie’s life. She shares the backstory of this mystic religion, how it expanded to the United States, and, most importantly, how she escaped its clutches. Today, Debbie is a professor at Macquarie University and the author of Make it Meaningful: How to Find Purpose in Life and Work. She inspires others to be a force for good as she exposes the darkness of the Kabbalah Centre and celebrates the beauty of her now found freedom.

TAKEAWAYS

Modern Kabbalah, as it is known in mainstream circles, stems from ancient mystery philosophies

‘Rabbi’ Philip Berg - and the Berg family - is responsible for bringing Kabbalah to the United States

Until the Bergs streamlined Kabbalah, it was a ‘secret’ religion only accessible to men

The Bergs’ version of Kabbalah is a cult, designed to control others and enrich themselves

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It’s time to reinvigorate the discourse between Jews and Christians about the incarnation of Christ and the authority of the Scriptures! Dr. Brian Crawford of Chosen People Ministries shares about the deeply-rooted mystical beliefs of Jewish Kabbalah. He reminds Christians of the importance in reaching Jews who deny the deity of Christ and lean into these ancient mystical philosophies that erroneously elevate humanity to false godhood. What are some of the biggest criticisms that Jews have about Christians? How can Christians respond with grace and wisdom? How do Kabbalists read the Hebrew Scriptures, compared with how Christians read them? Kabbalists are constantly searching for “secret” meaning in the text, while Christians understand that the Scriptures are accessible, objective, and the source of easily understood truth.

TAKEAWAYS

Jews argue that Christians don’t follow the tenets of the ancient Torah, yet most Jews do not keep the Torah themselves

Kabbalah focuses heavily on finding the ‘secret’ or ‘hidden’ knowledge in the Hebrew Bible

Mystical rabbis have imparted Greek beliefs and philosophies into Kabbalah - it is not consistent with true Judaism

As Christians, we receive the Holy Spirit, but we DO NOT become God, as Kabbalists believe

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For centuries, many rabbis have denied the deity of Jesus Christ. Why do so many Jewish people refuse to accept the Gospel and affirm Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as both God and Savior? Dr. Brian Crawford has the answers to these complex questions. Brian is the director of digital evangelism for Chosen People Ministries and the author of The Scandal of a Divine Messiah: A Response to Maimonidean and Kabbalistic Challenges to the Incarnation. He explains the roots of these two separate schools of Jewish thought, with particular details about Jewish Kabbalistic philosophy, which is ultimately rooted in the mystery religions of ancient Greece, Egypt, and a slurry of varied beliefs. Brian provides loving counterpoints to these misled beliefs about the Bible and educates Christians on how to share the Gospel with their lost Jewish brothers and sisters.

TAKEAWAYS

Religious practicing Jews are unaware of the Greek and pagan origins of Kabbalah

Kabbalah is a form of Jewish mysticism and they believe all beings are god in the flesh, and that all things in the universe are divine

Kabbalah originated with ancient Jewish philosophers, and later became mixed with Gnosticism and mystery religions

Kabbalists are universalists, meaning they believe everything will be saved and made whole, regardless of what people believe

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The leaders of our country are often criticized, scrutinized, and called out. There is an overwhelming need to directly minister to government leaders and their families. The heart and mission of Alabaster House is to provide spiritual resources to government leaders in our nation’s capital through confidential prayer, biblical devotionals, and friendship. Kimberly Genau is the executive director and founder of Alabaster House, and she has been nurturing relationships with political leaders in D.C. for 28 years. Ministering to congressional members and bridging partisan gaps by reliably providing safe spaces to connect is a big part of her mission. “Leaders in D.C. set the tone for the nation, and they have the Legislative power,” Kimberly states. “As they go, so goes America. It’s critical to reach out to our leaders missionally and provide them with spiritual resources.”

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We must pray for our leaders: the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16)

Alabaster House has become a refuge on Capitol Hill and the organization works with both Democrats and Republicans

We believe a healthy faith and a healthy marriage produces healthy decisions on behalf of our nation, impacting each and every one of us

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If you are living in a perpetual state of fear and discomfort, it’s time to get curious and ask yourself why! Dr. Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw discuss the integral link between faith and attachment, sharing their thoughts about why Christians get spiritually “stuck” and how they can overcome that. Geoff and Cyd are authors and the co-hosts of the Attaching to God podcast. They are also the co-directors of the Center for Embodied Faith, which examines the science of today and how that technical knowledge is backed up by the best source: the Bible. “Science today is just catching up to the wisdom that God has already given us so long ago,” say Geoff and Cyd.

TAKEAWAYS

The brain and the body reflect the truth found in Scripture

A foundation of joyful attachment is found in a healthy relationship between a child and a parent

We naturally develop survival strategies as we grow up that adapt to the environment we live in

If something feels unsettling to you, ask yourself WHY and bring your fears and anxiety to Jesus daily

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