This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:22)Special Edition of The Briefing in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II and the End of Britain’s Second Elizabethan Age to an End“Whether it be long or short”: The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings Britain’s second Elizabethan age to an end by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (12:22 – 15:49)What Sustains the Legitimacy of the State? A Hereditary Monarchy Is One of the Most Influential Ideas in World HistoryPart III (15:49 – 24:34)Moral Revolution and Cultural Convulsion But One Great Symbol of Stability: Queen Elizabeth’s LegacySign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | 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.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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How Will History Judge? America Leaves Afghanistan

PART 2
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U.S. Now Among Others in Graveyard of Empires That Is Afghanistan. What Does This Event Reveal About Our Nation?

NEW YORK TIMES
Afghanistan Live Updates: The United States Occupation Is Over

PART 3
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History of Technological Advance in Light of Hurricane Ida: In a World Dependent on Electricity, a Lack of It Poses Much Bigger Threat Than Mere Inconvenience

WALL STREET JOURNAL (WSJ STAFF)
Hurricane Ida: What to Know About the Storm and Its Damage

PART 4
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Hinge Moment in America’s Fight to Recovery the Dignity of Unborn Human Life as Texas Abortion Ban Will Put End to Nearly All Abortions in the State

WASHINGTON POST (ANN E. MARIMOW AND EMILY WAX-THIBODEAUX)
Supreme Court Asked to Block Texas Abortion Law Deputizing Citizens to Enforce Six-Week Ban

TEXAS TRIBUNE (NEELAM BOHRA)
Texas Abortion Law that Bans Procedure as Early as Six Weeks Set to Go into Effect after Court Cancels Hearing, Denies Motions

John continues discussing the book of Hebrews with Jordan Thomas this week. Taking their cues from Hebrews 12, John and Jordan discuss how we are to live our lives looking unto Jesus.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him (Hebrews 12:1-3a).

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/looking-unto-jesus

Theodore Monod pamphlet: https://bibletruthpublishers.com/looking-unto-jesus/t-monod/lbd23749

Check our Jordan’s sermon series on Hebrews:

https://www.gracechurchmemphis.com/sermons/category/Looking+Unto+Jesus

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