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Grace Baptist Church, 4810S Bear Paw Road, Iron River, WI (2026)

08/25/2026

Bunkhouse Beacon - The Battle is not against Flesh and Blood

Ephesians 6:12 NKJV – For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

In Ephesians 6:10-19, Paul describes the full armor of God and reminds believers that their true struggle is not against people but against spiritual forces of darkness operating in heavenly places.

It is easy to look at the people and circumstances around you and conclude that they are your greatest enemies.

A difficult coworker, a broken relationship, a failing situation- these feel overwhelmingly real.

But Scripture is unmistakably clear: our deepest battles are fought in the spiritual realm before they ever appear in the physical one.

This changes everything about how we respond to conflict, hardship, and opposition.

When you recognize the true nature of the fight, you stop reacting out of frustration and start responding with prayer, the Word of God, and faith.

This week, before you react to any challenge, pause and ask: what is really happening here spiritually? That single habit can transform your entire life.

Standing firm for Him, with you

Lars

08/24/2026

We have already won - Recap of this week's Bible study

Good morning. It is a stunningly beautiful morning on the lake, still and chilly.

What a wonderful morning we shared as we worshiped the Lord and dug into Revelation 12:7–11! We were reminded that although the spiritual battle is real, Jesus has already secured the victory!

So, grab that coffee, or your favorite morning drink, and let’s step into this new week with confidence. Remember: the battles are real, our God is great, the victory always belongs to Jesus!

If you were with us, we hope this recap serves as a helpful reminder of what we explored. If you missed it, we pray this summary encourages and strengthens you. You can catch it here on any device. https://irgracebaptist.org/media

The Bible study explored Revelation 12:7-11, focusing on the spiritual battle between Michael and his angels and the dragon, Satan. Rather than focusing on the enemy’s power, the message boldly declared Christ's victory and what it means for every believer today. We examined Satan's four descriptions in verse 9- the great dragon, the serpent of old, the devil, and the accuser- and unpacked how his primary weapon is not raw power but deception. We were reminded that the battles we face are spiritual before they become physical, and that as believers, we are not victims; we are overcomers.

Some thoughts from the Bible study

Our battles are spiritual before they are physical. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness. Recognizing this truth should change how we respond to challenges, turning first to prayer and the Word of God rather than worry, strategy, or reaction.

Satan's primary weapon is deception, and God's Word is our defense. The enemy speaks lies into our minds that we are too broken, too far gone, too much of a failure. But conviction from the Holy Spirit leads to repentance and restoration, while condemnation from Satan leads only to despair. When the enemy speaks, believers must declare the truth of Scripture in response.

We overcome by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and surrendered lives. Our victory does not begin with our own determination or discipline; it begins with what Jesus has already done. We are called to openly identify with Christ, share what he has done in our lives, and hold loosely to our own plans, knowing we were bought at a price and belong fully to him.

As you head into this week, remember that satan cannot intimidate or threaten someone who has already surrendered everything to Jesus Christ. You cannot take something that does not belong to you. Our prayer is that you would walk in the confidence of that truth every single day this week.

I love you, Grace...
See you Wednesday night or next week.

Lars

08/23/2026

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church in Iron River, WI. Today is Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Full Worship Service

We are so very grateful for your interest in our Church. We are friendly people who focus on applying God’s truth in practical ways; we are not perfect. We could talk about who we are and how grateful we are; however, to experience God working in Grace Baptist Church, we would love it if you visited us at 10:00 am on Sunday to enjoy our worship service. We hope to see you soon! Read on....

In Revelation 12, we are given a vivid picture of the unseen spiritual war behind human history.

This chapter reveals the conflict between the woman, the Child, and the dragon, showing us Satan’s hatred for God’s people, his opposition to Christ, and his ultimate defeat.

Though the imagery is intense, the message is deeply encouraging: God is sovereign, Christ is victorious, and the people of God overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.

Resource Material for Bible study includes:
The New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament, • G.K. Beale, The Book of Revelation (New International Greek Testament Commentary) – very detailed and http://technical.grant/ Osborne, Revelation (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament). Robert Mounce, The Book of Revelation (New International Commentary on the New Testament), Craig Keener, Revelation (NIV Application Commentary), George Eldon Ladd, A Commentary on the Revelation of John, Leon Morris, Revelation (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries), John F. Walvoord, The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Zondervan), George Eldon Ladd, A Commentary on the Revelation of John (Eerdmans), Theological Works on Eschatology, General eschatology surveys (e.g., works by Anthony Hoekema, Wayne Grudem, Millard Erickson) that explain different interpretations of Revelation’s judgments and symbols.

Bible study websites: http://blueletterbible.org/; http://app.logos.com/; http://faithlife.com/; http://precpetaustin.org/; http://enduringwordmedia.com/; http://intothyword.org/; http://christianity.com/; http://blueletterbible.com/; http://biblehub.com/; http://biblegateway.com/; http://byzantinetext.com/, https://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labs, http://versebyversecommentary.com/, Christian Apologetics, Resource Ministry http://carm.org/, Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem https://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheologyhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrew to Greek Dictionary of Septuagint Words https://www.bible-discovery.com/dictionary-license..., Open Net Bible https://netbible.org/, The http://bible.org/ https://bible.org//

Updated: August 22, 2026

08/23/2026

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church in Iron River, WI. Today is Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Bible Study Only

We are so very grateful for your interest in our Church. We are friendly people who focus on applying God’s truth in practical ways; we are not perfect. We could talk about who we are and how grateful we are; however, to experience God working in Grace Baptist Church, we would love it if you visited us at 10:00 am on Sunday to enjoy our worship service. We hope to see you soon! Read on....

In Revelation 12, we are given a vivid picture of the unseen spiritual war behind human history.

This chapter reveals the conflict between the woman, the Child, and the dragon, showing us Satan’s hatred for God’s people, his opposition to Christ, and his ultimate defeat.

Though the imagery is intense, the message is deeply encouraging: God is sovereign, Christ is victorious, and the people of God overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.

Resource Material for Bible study includes:
The New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament, • G.K. Beale, The Book of Revelation (New International Greek Testament Commentary) – very detailed and http://technical.grant/ Osborne, Revelation (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament). Robert Mounce, The Book of Revelation (New International Commentary on the New Testament), Craig Keener, Revelation (NIV Application Commentary), George Eldon Ladd, A Commentary on the Revelation of John, Leon Morris, Revelation (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries), John F. Walvoord, The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Zondervan), George Eldon Ladd, A Commentary on the Revelation of John (Eerdmans), Theological Works on Eschatology, General eschatology surveys (e.g., works by Anthony Hoekema, Wayne Grudem, Millard Erickson) that explain different interpretations of Revelation’s judgments and symbols.

Bible study websites: http://blueletterbible.org/; http://app.logos.com/; http://faithlife.com/; http://precpetaustin.org/; http://enduringwordmedia.com/; http://intothyword.org/; http://christianity.com/; http://blueletterbible.com/; http://biblehub.com/; http://biblegateway.com/; http://byzantinetext.com/, https://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labshttp://www.openbible.info/labs, http://versebyversecommentary.com/, Christian Apologetics, Resource Ministry http://carm.org/, Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem https://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheologyhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrewhttps://archive.org/.../waynegrudemsystematictheology,hebrew to Greek Dictionary of Septuagint Words https://www.bible-discovery.com/dictionary-license..., Open Net Bible https://netbible.org/, The http://bible.org/ https://bible.org//

Updated: August 22, 2026

08/23/2026

Grace youth group burger bash 2026 🎉

08/22/2026

Job 13:13-16 NKJV - “Hold your peace with me, and let me speak, Then let come on me what may! 14 Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? 15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. 16 He also shall be my salvation, For a hypocrite could not come before Him.
Job, in the midst of devastating loss and suffering, declares that even if God were to take his life, he would still place his trust in him.

In Matthew 14, Peter walked on water. That sentence deserves more attention than it usually receives. An ordinary man stepped out of a boat in the middle of a storm and walked on the surface of the sea.

He did it not because the storm had stopped, but because his eyes were on Jesus.
The moment his attention shifted from the Savior to the storm, he began to sink.

This is the central lesson of every wilderness season and every storm. The storm itself is not the problem.

Where your eyes are fixed is the problem. Job understood this. Though everything had been stripped from him, he declared that he would trust God anyway. That is not denial. That is the deepest form of faith, choosing to believe in the character of God when circumstances offer no visible reason to do so.

Reflection: Where is your focus right now, on the size of the storm or on the one who walks through it with you?

Practical Application: Memorize or write out a single verse this week that anchors your faith to the character of God rather than to your circumstances. Return to it every time fear or discouragement rises.

Waiting for Him with you,

Lars

08/22/2026

Bunkhouse Beacon - Eyes on Jesus in the Storm

Job 13:13-16 NKJV - “Hold your peace with me, and let me speak, Then let come on me what may! 14 Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? 15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. 16 He also shall be my salvation, For a hypocrite could not come before Him.

Job, in the midst of devastating loss and suffering, declares that even if God were to take his life, he would still place his trust in him.

In Matthew 14, Peter walked on water. That sentence deserves more attention than it usually receives. An ordinary man stepped out of a boat in the middle of a storm and walked on the surface of the sea.

He did it not because the storm had stopped, but because his eyes were on Jesus.

The moment his attention shifted from the Savior to the storm, he began to sink. This is the central lesson of every wilderness season and every storm. The storm itself is not the problem.

Where your eyes are fixed is the problem. Job understood this. Though everything had been stripped from him, he declared that he would trust God anyway. That is not denial. That is the deepest form of faith, choosing to believe in the character of God when circumstances offer no visible reason to do so.

Reflection: Where is your focus right now, on the size of the storm or on the one who walks through it with you?

Practical Application: Memorize or write out a single verse this week that anchors your faith to the character of God rather than to your circumstances. Return to it every time fear or discouragement rises.

Waiting for Him with you,

Lars

08/21/2026

Bunkhouse Beacon - Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 NKJV - So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.

Paul describes the confidence of the believer who lives not by what is seen but by trust in the promises of God, knowing that God's purposes extend beyond present circumstances.

One of the most disorienting things about a wilderness season is that you often know what God has brought you out of without knowing what he is bringing you into. The destination is unclear. The timeline is unknown. The path is not visible.

This is precisely where faith is formed.

God does not promise that we will always understand the road. He promises that he has prepared it and that he walks it with us.
The cloud that led Israel moved when God decided it should move, and settled where God decided it should settle.

Important! Our call is not to understand the route but to follow the one who knows it completely.

Reflection: In what area of your life are you most tempted to demand certainty before you trust God?

Practical Application: Choose one area of uncertainty in your life and practice surrendering it to God daily this week, beginning today, through a short but deliberate prayer of release.

Waiting for Him with you,

Lars

08/20/2026

Bunkhouse Beacon - The Danger of Looking Back

Exodus 16:1-8 – NKJV - The whole Israelite community set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had come out of Egypt. 2 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.” 4 Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” 6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “In the evening you will know that it was the Lord who brought you out of Egypt, 7 and in the morning you will see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we, that you should grumble against us?” 8 Moses also said, “You will know that it was the Lord when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the Lord.”

It is remarkable how quickly hardship can make the past look better than it actually was.

The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt, yet within weeks of their deliverance they were romanticizing the food and wishing they had never left.

This is not simply an ancient failure. It is a deeply human one.

When following God becomes painful, yesterday's bo***ge can begin to look more appealing than today's dependence. But God did not bring you out of what he brought you out of so that you could return to it.

Trust that what lies ahead, even though it is wilderness, is better than what he has already delivered you from.

Reflection: Is there something God has freed you from that difficulty is tempting you to return to, whether a relationship, a habit, a mindset, or a way of living?

Practical Application: Spend time today thanking God specifically for what he has already delivered you from, and ask him to strengthen your resolve not to return to it.

Waiting for Him with you,

Lars

08/19/2026

Bunkhouse Beacon - Wilderness as preparation, not Punishment

Deuteronomy 8:1-5 NKJV - Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

The wilderness was not a detour from God's plan for Israel. It was the plan.

God used forty years of uncertainty, hunger, and dependence to strip away self-reliance and reveal what his people truly believed about him.

The same is true for the seasons in your life that feel barren and without direction.

God is not punishing you with confusion.

He is preparing you through it. Comfort has a way of hiding pride, impatience, and unbelief.

The wilderness brings all of it to the surface so God can address it and heal it.

Reflection: What has a recent hard season revealed about what you actually believe, as opposed to what you say you believe?

Practical Application: Identify one attitude, habit, or area of self-reliance that difficulty has exposed in you. Bring it honestly before God in prayer today.

Waiting for Him with you,

Lars

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