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July 26, 2026
The Journey To Freedom
<p>Go Forth Teaching Ministries is excited to announce our next faith based tour: Egypt! </p><p>Our journey will include a 4-day Nile River cruise, a tour of the Egyptian Museum, a a visit to the pyramids and sphinx, an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the River Nile, and an optional hike up Moses Mountain. Each day will include a Bible study of the Exodus focusing on how the Egyptian culture and religious life impacted the People of God as they made their way out of Egypt and into the desert.</p><p>We are partnering with Egypt Unlimited Tours, an Egyptian tour company with whom Noelle (Insights in Travel) has worked on prior occasions. They have created a website with access to the trip details and the ability to sign up on-line. As always, if you need/want help with flights, or have logistics questions, please reach out to Noelle (contact info below). And of course, feel free to reach out to me as well.</p><p>The trip dates are March 6 (depart from USA) through March 16 (arrival back in the USA). These dates include your flight departure and arrival, but international flights are not included in the trip price. The international flights and travel insurance are extra costs and you can consult with Noelle about both of those.</p><p>The trip website is:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://egyptunlimitedtours.wetravel.com/trips/egypt-luxury-tour-with-insights-in-travel-egypt-unlimited-tours-7395795074">https://egyptunlimitedtours.wetravel.com/trips/egypt-luxury-tour-with-insights-in-travel-egypt-unlimited-tours-7395795074</a></p><p>The ship that we will most likely utilize has a website as well. See that link below:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-st-george-1-nile-cruise-ship">https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-st-george-1-nile-cruise-ship</a></p><p>Noelle’s contact information is as follows:</p><p>Noelle Wachter, Insights in Travel LLC</p><p>828-244-6640</p><p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:noelle@insightsintravel.com">noelle@insightsintravel.com</a></p><p>I am looking forward to another awesome experience with you all!!!</p><p>Feel free to also reach out to me with any questions: davidwachter@charter.net</p><p>Godspeed,</p><p>D-Wach</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Go Forth at <a href="https://goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 26, 2026
A Psalm a Day Keeps Satan Away, The Podcast Edition: Psalm 80
<p><strong>Psalm 80 – God’s Favor</strong></p><p>We start today with a review of some lockdown dates everyone needs to remember regarding the ancient history of Israel in which the Hebrew Bible (what we call the Old Testament) was produced:</p><p><strong>1300 BCE - </strong>The Exodus led by Moses - (give or take 100 years – there is</p><p>significant dispute regards this date)</p><p><strong>1000 BCE </strong>– The Kingdom of David</p><p><strong>722 BCE </strong>– The Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel</p><p><strong>586 BCE – </strong>The destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile of the</p><p>“rich and famous” of Judea</p><p>The references at the beginning of Psalm 80 to Joseph, Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh (all tribes and clans of the Northern Kingdom) locate this psalm historically in the period just before or just after the aforementioned Assyrian conquest in 722 BCE. It is a communal lament (complaint) that follows the typical pattern that we have seen before for lament psalms, including another great question (remember, the Bible is as much a book of questions as it is a book of answers, and the theology is always in the questions): “O LORD God Almighty, how long will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people?” (v. 4)</p><p>This question caught my interest because it states matter-of-factly that G-d is angry with our <strong>prayers</strong>. How could G-d ever be angry with our prayers? Aren’t we supposed to pray at all times and in all circumstances? In that case, how can He be mad? These are good questions to ponder. Part of our assignment today is to analyze our prayer lives. How faithful are we in seeking conversation with G-d at all times and in all circumstances? Or … do we seek G-d only when we need a favor from Him? Perhaps our selective praying causes Him anger.</p><p>Psalm 80 also employs a classic Jewish three-peat refrain that acknowledges the need for G-d’s favor (His action that is necessary for us and that will occur without any repayment) for our rescue/deliverance/salvation: “Restore us, O LORD God Almighty; make your face shine upon us <strong>that we may be saved</strong>.” (vv. 3,7,19) An overriding Truth of the psalms is that we cannot save ourselves. Only through G-d’s favor can we be redeemed and restored.</p><p>The psalms also speak to a people who too often in their history turned to G-d only when they needed a favor. The faith lesson today, and the reason for the self-examination, is to exhort us to lean into G-d at <strong>all times and in all circumstances</strong>. Our journey should be an all-day and all-topic conversation with Him. Give it a try. It is the key to joyful and abundant living.</p><p>Godspeed,</p><p>DWach</p><p>PS … one textual note regards to v. 17: “Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself.” There certainly seems to be messianic tones to this verse, and I think as Christians, it is fair to associate this passage with Jesus as Messiah, especially in a psalm that three times pleads to G-d for salvation and restoration. On the other hand, historically within Judaism, the rabbis associated this “man” with the king, who would be G-d’s agent of restoration.</p><p>PPS … today’s musical offering from DJ Revonda based on Psalm 80 comes from Sons of Korah, which has become one of our favorite bands</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Go Forth at <a href="https://goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 18, 2026
A Psalm a Day Keeps Satan Away, The Podcast Edition: Episode 79
<p><strong>Psalm 79 – Love Our Enemies?</strong></p><p>For those Psalm a Dayers who were alive, do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I was in California on a business trip. I went down from my hotel room early to eat breakfast and saw what everyone else was seeing: the destruction of our iconic Twin Towers. I was scheduled to leave that day to return to NC, and obviously, the itinerary changed as all air traffic was shut down. I was stranded for four days. The feeling of helplessness and disorientation was overwhelming. I am sure all of us felt that same disorientation in our spirits as well as rage and anger as our nation’s very soul was affronted by our “enemies,” especially as they danced in the streets the next day in Arab cities around the world.</p><p>The destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and the subsequent exile of the “rich and famous” of Judea to Babylon was analogous to our experiences of 9/11 … only worse. Arguably, the USA quickly recovered from the effects of that day and life returned to normal for most Americans. It took three generations before any Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city and the Temple, but as we read in Psalm 74 a few days ago, it wasn’t the same as before.</p><p>Our lament (complaint) psalm today was born out of the desperation of a people tired, angry, disoriented and desiring two things: revenge for the destruction of the Temple and mercy for Israel’s communal sin and apostacy. There is a great deal of irony in this statement. The psalmist practically admits that G-d’s people had not been obedient, and if truth be told, deserved their fate in exile: “Do not hold against us the sins of our fathers; may your mercy come quickly to meet us.” (v. 8) In the same breath the psalmist demands, “Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times the reproach they have hurled at you, O LORD.” (v. 12)</p><p>The raw passion of the psalmist mirrors our own spirit and sentiment. The sevenfold punishment the psalmist demands for Israel’s enemies (v. 12) hearkens back to Lamech’s vengeance in Genesis 4:24, and we can read that story and pass judgement on Lamech for his viscousness. But when our personhood, or our country is affronted, all notions of mercy and forgiveness are forgotten. Destruction is the proper destiny “for them” while grace and mercy are suitable and just “for us.”</p><p>Almost 10 years after the events of 9/11/2001, news broke late one night that Osama bin Laden, master mind of the attack, had been killed. The demographic that heard the news first were our young adults, those who had been grade-schoolers in 2001 (they knew first because the news broke late at night, and they were the only ones still awake!). There was communal joy and euphoria that night as these young adults texted each other and celebrated and “danced in the streets.” Vengeance had been served.</p><p>I felt the euphoria too when my son called and woke me up with the news that night. My reaction disturbed me. I was confronted with the hypocrisy of my own soul. Death to the enemy for their evil ways and mercy to me for mine. Did bin Laden deserve to die? Of course! But should I be joyful about it? I think the answer is no. A more spiritual response would have been to acknowledge G-d’s justice being served, to mourn the reality that we live in a sinful and fallen world in desperate need of G-d, and to yearn for His Kingdom to reign on earth.</p><p>This psalm disturbs me more than any other. My sinful and self-centered soul is on full display. My self-righteousness and arrogance are on full display when I read it because the psalmist’s desire for vengeance appeals to me.</p><p>Jesus said, “You have heard that it is said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven … If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even the pagans do that? <strong>BE PERFECT, THEREFORE, AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT.</strong>” (Matthew 5: 43-48)</p><p>Yep, this thing called Christianity ain’t for the faint of heart.</p><p>Godspeed,</p><p>DWach</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Go Forth at <a href="https://goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">goforth0913.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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