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Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1979 song In the Stone was never written to teach the Bible. Yet its lyrics echo truths that Scripture has already established—truths about love, light, strength, and permanence. God often leaves His mark where men never intend to place it. In this episode, Scott Mitchell examines the lyrics of In the Stone through the Word of God and shows how biblical truth is fixed, unchanging, and written in the stone—Jesus Christ, the chief cornerstone.

Key Scriptures (KJV) 

Psalm 118:21–24

1 John 4:7–11

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

John 14:6–7

Matthew 21:42–44

John 1:1–4

John 1:9–13

Ephesians 6:10–13

Daniel 2:34–35

1 Corinthians 10:1–4

Hebrews 13:5–6

Matthew 28:20

Daniel 2:44–45

Exodus 12:12

Exodus 3:13–14

All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version.
Word Study: “Stone”

Hebrew: אֶבֶן (eben) — “stone”
Meaning includes:

Common stone, precious stone, memorial stone

Tool, weapon, weight, or plummet

Sacred marker of God’s help and presence

Contained in eben are two words:

אָב (ab) — Father

בֵּן (ben) — Son

Father and Son are found in the word “stone.”
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone, and He and the Father are one.
Song Focus

“In the Stone”
Written by Allee Willis, David Foster, Maurice White
Lyrics examined in light of Scripture include:

“Love is written in the stone”

“Truth is written in the stone”

“The light is shining”

“Strength is written in the stone”

“Never you’ll be alone”

Though written as a dance song, its words echo biblical truths about Christ as:

The Light of the world

The Rock of salvation

The Cornerstone rejected and exalted

The One who never leaves His people

Teaching Highlights

Truth is not shaped by culture—it is fixed by God.

Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, now the cornerstone.

The Light that shines is not philosophy—it is Christ.

Strength comes from the Lord, not self.

God’s promises are permanent and unchanging.

Daniel’s stone cut without hands points to Christ’s coming Kingdom.

No one stands neutral before the Stone—you either stand on Him or fall against Him.

Music Link

Listen to In the Stone by Earth, Wind & Fire on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-stone/523223720?i=523223721
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Conclusion 

Earth, Wind & Fire did not set out to teach Scripture. But God does not need permission to leave His fingerprint on human creativity. The song In the Stone speaks of love, truth, light, strength, and permanence—realities that belong fully to Jesus Christ.
Christ is the Stone.

He is the Cornerstone.

He is the Rock of salvation.

Truth does not change.

Truth does not bend.

Truth is written in the stone. in the Stone: Christ the Cornerstone

Read the companion Blog: In the Stone: Christ the Cornerstone

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Lesson Focus

Psalm 75 contains a statement that changes the entire timeline of judgment:
“When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.” (Psalm 75:2 KJV)

God does not begin judgment until He first “receives the congregation.” This lesson examines what that phrase means through Hebrew word study, Old Testament patterns, and New Testament doctrine—showing that Scripture consistently places the gathering of the Body of Christ before the outpouring of God’s wrath.

Key Scriptures (KJV) 

Psalm 75:1–10

Genesis 1:14–16

Genesis 18:14

Exodus 23:15

Exodus 29:44

Genesis 5:24

Isaiah 26:20–21

1 Thessalonians 1:10

Romans 5:8–9

2 Corinthians 12:2–4

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

1 Peter 1:4–9

Revelation 12:13–17

Revelation 7:9–14

Word Studies

Congregation – מוֹעֵד / מוֹעָדָה (moed / moadah)
Meaning:

Appointed time

Fixed season

Assembly

Solemn feast

Set gathering

First appears in Genesis 1:14 referring to God’s appointed seasons. It is later used for feast days and divine appointments between God and His people.
Receive – לָקַח (laqach)

Meaning:

To take

To carry away

To seize

To receive

To take up

Used of Enoch in Genesis 5:24—God “took” him before judgment came on the world.
Teaching Points

1. Judgment Waits for the Congregation

Psalm 75 shows a clear order:

God receives the congregation

Then He judges uprightly

Then the wicked are cut off

Then the righteous are exalted

Judgment does not begin until the congregation is taken.
2. God Works by Appointed Times

The word “moed” ties God’s actions to fixed divine appointments:

Creation (Genesis 1:14)

Abraham (Genesis 18:14)

Israel’s feasts (Exodus 23:15)

God’s dwelling with His people (Exodus 29:44)

The gathering of the Body of Christ will also occur at an appointed time.
3. Taken Before Wrath

Enoch was taken before the flood

Believers are delivered from wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 5:9)

God hides His people until indignation passes (Isaiah 26:20–21)

The pattern is removal before judgment, not survival through it.
4. Paul Defines the Gathering

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 describes the catching away of the Body of Christ:

Dead in Christ rise first

Living believers are caught up

All meet the Lord in the air

This is meant for comfort

There is no comfort in enduring God’s wrath.
5. The Church and Israel Are Not the Same

The Church has a heavenly inheritance (1 Peter 1:4)

Israel faces Jacob’s trouble on earth

Revelation shows Israel on earth while a great multitude is already in heaven

God does not mix programs or promises

Distinctions That Must Be Kept

Rapture ≠ Second Coming

Church ≠ Israel

Grace program ≠ Kingdom program

Salvation now ≠ Endurance later

Rightly dividing the word of truth keeps these from being confused.
Core Message

Psalm 75 is not vague. It gives sequence:

God receives His congregation

Then judgment begins

This matches:

Enoch’s removal before the flood

Isaiah’s promise of hiding before wrath

Paul’s teaching of being caught up

Deliverance from wrath, not through it

Closing Truth 

Salvation is already finished at the cross.
The Body of Christ is not appointed to wrath.
God will receive His congregation before judgment begins.
We return with Christ to reign with Him in glory.
That is not tradition.

That is the pattern of Scripture.

Read the Companion Blog:

Receive the Congregation: A Hidden Rapture Pattern in Psalm 75  https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/receive-the-congregation-a-hidden-rapture-pattern-in-psalm-75

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In Part 2 of The Kings of the Earth, Scott and John continue their biblical examination of the hidden power structures shaping the modern world. Scripture reveals that true authority does not begin in politics but in the spiritual realm, where unseen powers influence earthly rulers.

The Bible describes “the kings of the earth” as leaders who set themselves against God and His Christ. These rulers are driven by wealth, land, and power, seeking control of the world’s systems in preparation for the rise of the Man of Sin. Through financial dominance and real-estate control, they prepare to hand authority to the Antichrist.

This episode connects prophetic Scripture with present-day realities, exposing how fallen angels manipulate human leaders and how spiritual warfare shapes global events.

In This Episode:

The biblical meaning of “the kings of the earth”

How wealth and land ownership become tools of domination

The spiritual forces operating behind world governments

Why political change alone cannot fix a spiritual problem

The connection between financial control and the Antichrist

Fallen angels and their influence on earthly kingdoms

Why rulers seek immortality through technology and genetics

The coming judgment of the kings of the earth

God’s final offer of mercy before Christ returns

Scriptures Used (KJV):

Psalm 2; Micah 1–2; Luke 4:5–8; Luke 17:21–30; Revelation 17; Psalm 75; Psalm 94; Matthew 23; Daniel 10; Jeremiah 28; Psalm 102; Isaiah 61; Psalm 72; James 5; 1 Timothy 6; Revelation 14; Ephesians 6
Key Themes:

Earthly kingdoms are influenced by spiritual powers

Wealth is used as a weapon to control nations

The kings of the earth will surrender power to the beast

Pride and the pursuit of glory mirror Lucifer’s fall

Christ will overthrow every corrupt throne

Final Word: Downloadable Study Notes

The kings of the earth believe they are building a lasting empire, but Scripture declares their rule is temporary. Their power will be taken, their systems will fall, and Christ will reign over all nations.
This episode is a warning to rulers—and a reminder to believers—that no throne stands above the throne of Jesus Christ.

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In this lesson from Unlock the Bible Now, Brother Scott Mitchell teaches from Proverbs 3:5–6, showing what it truly means to acknowledge the Lord in every part of life. Using the Hebrew word yâda‛—translated “acknowledge”—he explains that God is not calling for casual recognition, but for relational knowing marked by awareness, trust, and daily dependence.

This message traces the struggle between trusting God’s wisdom and leaning on human understanding, beginning in Genesis and continuing throughout Scripture. Brother Scott shows how choosing God’s way is choosing life, while man’s way leads to death. He connects this truth to Paul’s desire to “know” Christ, not as information, but as living fellowship.

Listeners are encouraged to move beyond acknowledging God only in church, crisis, or ministry, and instead to live with constant awareness of His presence—at work, at rest, in joy, and in hardship. The lesson also explains what it means to be filled with the Spirit, emphasizing gratitude, prayer, worship, and letting the peace of God rule in the heart.

This teaching calls believers to choose life by acknowledging the Lord in all their ways, trusting Him daily, and walking in close communion with Christ.

Key Scriptures (KJV):

Proverbs 3:5–7

Genesis 3:5, 22–24

Deuteronomy 30:19

Proverbs 14:12; 16:25

Genesis 4:1

Philippians 3:8–11

Matthew 28:18–20

Ephesians 5:15–21

Philippians 4:4–9

Colossians 3:15–17

1 Peter 3:15

Main Themes:

What it means to acknowledge the Lord

Trusting God instead of human understanding

Choosing life by choosing God’s way

Knowing Christ through daily fellowship

Being filled with the Spirit through gratitude and prayer

Walking with God in every moment of life

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Who are the kings of the earth, and why do they consistently oppose the Lord and His Christ? Scripture makes it clear that these rulers—both seen and unseen—are united in rebellion against God, convinced they will never be held accountable for their actions.

In this episode, Scott Mitchell and John Potts begin a biblical examination of the kings of the earth as revealed throughout Scripture. From Psalm 2 to Revelation, the Bible describes a coordinated resistance to God’s authority involving earthly rulers, spiritual powers, and ancient false gods that demanded allegiance and sacrifice.

The discussion traces the meaning of “king” in Scripture, connecting ancient figures such as Molech and Milcom to the broader biblical pattern of dominion, idolatry, and spiritual rebellion. The hosts also examine how pride, deception, and the pursuit of power define these kings, culminating in their final confrontation with Jesus Christ.

While Scripture delivers a firm warning of coming judgment, it also extends a final call to repentance. Even the kings of the earth are not beyond redemption—yet their time is short.

Key Topics Discussed

The biblical definition of the “kings of the earth”

Psalm 2 and the coordinated rebellion against the Lord

The meaning of melek (king) in Hebrew Scripture

Molech and Milcom as ancient “kings” and false gods

Spiritual rulers working through earthly systems

Pride, power, and the illusion of unaccountable rule

God’s promised judgment on rebellious kings

Christ’s ultimate victory as King of kings

A final call to repentance before the Day of the Lord

Scripture References (KJV)

Psalm 2:1–12
Acts 4:19–28
Zephaniah 1:2–6
Amos 5:26–27
Psalm 62:4
Psalm 52:1–7
Psalm 64:1–10
John 15:18–19
Luke 21:24
Jeremiah 28:14
Isaiah 13:9–13
Revelation 17:10–18
Revelation 19:11–21
Psalm 72:8–15
Ephesians 5:11–15
Ezekiel 33:11
1 Timothy 2:1–6
Word Study

King – מֶלֶךְ (meh’-lek)
Meaning: king, ruler, one who exercises dominion
Molech – “king”

Milcom – “great king”

False gods associated with dominion, idolatry, and sacrifice

Conclusion 

The kings of the earth—ancient and modern—are warned directly by Scripture. Their power is temporary. Their rebellion is recorded. Their judgment is certain. Yet, until the final moment, the door to repentance remains open.
Kiss the Son… for the King is coming. 

Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know.

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The Kings of the Earth: A Biblical Warning to the Rulers of This Agehttps://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/the-kings-of-the-earth-a-biblical-warning-to-the-rulers-of-this-age
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