The Pour Over Today - Israel’s Video Statement, Olympic Trials, Summer Weather, & More | 06.21.24

Episode Date: June 21, 2024

Today, we’re talking about a confusing video posted by Israel’s Prime Minister, big turnouts for Olympic Trials in the U.S., summer officially starting with unfavorable weather, and other top news for Friday, June 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! CSB: https://links.thepourover.org/ChristianStandardBible_Pod Cru: give.cru.org/tpo Compassion International: compassion.com/TPO Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Every Woman's Bible: everywomansbible.com

Today, we're talking about a confusing video posted by Israel's Prime Minister, big turnouts for Olympic trials in the US, summer officially starting with unfavorable weather, and other top news for Friday, June 21st. Stay informed while I'm reading Focus on Christ with a pour over today. Here's the quote of the day, prayer is the sweat of the soul. Martin Luther. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The U.S. and Israel aren't on the same page. The confusion started Tuesday with video of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu posted on X saying, in English, that the U.S. has been withholding weapons and ammunition to Israel.

The White House's press secretary responded that they, "...genuinely do not know what he is talking about," noting that they only paused one weapon shipment since the start of the war, while billions of dollars' worth of weapons have been delivered. Reports of canceled meetings between U.S. and Israeli officials prompted a White House statement that no meeting had been officially scheduled. Meanwhile, Lebanon-based Hezbollah's leaders issued a televised message claiming that his group has new weapons and warning that war between them and Israel would have no rules and with no red lines. War and the evil it exposes are a terrible reminder that the world is not as it should

be. Seek peace where you are and trust that the Lord will end all war in His perfect timing. Psalm 46, 6, 7, and 9 says, Nations rage, kingdoms topple, the earth melts when He lifts His voice. The Lord of armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth. The torch hasn't been lit, but the excitement has begun.

From July 26 to August 11, Paris will become the center of the sports world, hosting millions of spectators for the 2024 Olympic Games. Around 10,500 athletes across 32 sports will compete in 350,000 hours of TV broadcasts watched by billions worldwide. But first, Americans are racing and leaping for the coveted spots on team USA. This week, record-breaking crowds in Indianapolis watched swim trials inside a converted NFL stadium. Backstroker Ryan Murphy, undefeated 1500 free legend, Katie Ledecky, and

veteran Caleb Dressel clinched their spots on America's roster. Track and field trials take off today at the University of Oregon where Noel Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson, sidelined before Tokyo after a failed marijuana test, begin their bids for fastest man and woman on earth. Sports can teach us a lot about everyday life, the value of teamwork, perseverance, and even loyalty as a fan. The commitment of athletes to their sport encourages us to press on as we seek to win an imperishable crown at the end of our faith journey. And the joy of fans for their team can give us a foretaste of the greatest celebration in history. 1 Corinthians 9 25 says, now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown,

but we an imperishable crown. The dog days of summer have Americans panting. Yesterday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for people in the northern hemisphere of our tilty planet. It marked the first official day of summer, whose least desirable weather patterns arrived early. Blistering heat across the Midwest and East Coast is expected to continue into the weekend, placing millions under heat advisories. Meanwhile, wildfires are blazing in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Governors have declared states of emergency, thousands have been forced to

evacuate, and at least two people have died. Texas and Mexico met Alberto, the first-name storm of what's expected to be a busy hurricane season. Officials in Mexico downplayed the damage Alberto brought, instead celebrating the storm for bringing much-needed rain across a drought-stricken country. Here's a verse to consider when reminded of nature's power. The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him.

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international sanctions. The agreement came during Russian President Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, which was jam packed with parades and gift exchanges. Thou shalt hang this poster. A new law made Louisiana the first state to mandate that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Posters with the commandments and contexts describing their historical significance are required declaration by the start of 2025. Critics have questioned the law's constitutionality and vowed to challenge it in court. The fastened seatbelt sign is still on at Boeing.

On Wednesday, the families of 346 people killed in the 737 MAX crashes sent a letter asking the DOJ to criminally prosecute and fine Boeing $24 billion for the deadliest corporate crime in US history. This was just one day after the aerospace giant's CEO was grilled in a turbulent Senate hearing. Disney's Pixar studio is feeling happiness about the success of Inside Out 2, the sequel to the 2015 hit about a girl's emotional life. Inside Out 2, in which Riley is now 13 and visited by four new emotions, set a Juneteenth

box office record and is the biggest box office success of any kind since last summer's Barbie. The Say Hey kid is gone. Willie Mays, widely considered to be the greatest center fielder ever, died Wednesday at the age of 93. His jaw-dropping catch in the 1954 World Series remains an all-timer. He appeared in 24 All-Star games, won 12 gold gloves, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening.

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