This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 09:28) Will Eastern Oregon Become Part of a Greater Idaho? The Dynamic of Red States and Blue States in the U.S. is Growing More Interesting by the DayOutflanked by liberals, Oregon conservatives aim to become part of Idaho by Washington Post (Scott Wilson)Part II (09:28 – 19:32) How Do We Understand the American Revolution in Light of Presbyterian Resistance Theory? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingAmerica’s Last King? King George III Reconsidered — A Conversation with Andrew Roberts by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (19:32 – 21:10) Are Christians to Forgive Someone Even If There is No Repentance From That Person? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:10 – 26:18) Is It Right for Christians to Practice Self-defense? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This week we begin a new series in which we examine God’s descriptions of the forthcoming Messiah in the book of Isaiah. In this inaugural episode, we are examining Isaiah 8. When we slow down and really consider what is happening, the story is shocking. A wicked king is given an opportunity by God to receive any sign or wonder, as high as heaven or low as hell. He is the only person in Scripture given this opportunity. And he refuses.
But that isn’t the most shocking part; God mercifully gave him a sign anyway, and it was a wonderful sign. God described the Messiah He would send to rescue His people from the slavery of sin. Isaiah 8 is not a Christmas passage, though it is often read during this season. But let us take time to slow down, consider what God is speaking to us, and refuse to be like Ahaz who heard the words and left unchanged. Let us meditate on God’s words and consider how we can live on the realities of Immanuel.
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DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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An Historic Federal Election in Germany: Why Should it Matter in America? What Is at Stake?

WASHINGTON POST
German Election 2021

PART 2
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The Ghosts of History and the Future of Germany: Great Power Politics and Looming Worldview Issues

PART 3
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Sorry, Liz, You Were Right the First Time — Rep. Liz Cheney Says She is “Sorry” for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

WASHINGTON POST (AMY B WANG)
Rep. Liz Cheney Says ‘I Was Wrong’ To Have Opposed Same-Sex Marriage Before