(Power loss. Ends abruptly and continues on Part 2) They are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. NOTE: Unfortunately, this first lesson came to an abrupt halt because of a major power failure in our area. However, do not despair. What was left incomplete in this first lesson we picked up in part two of this special two-part Independence Day mini-series entitled, "Is America Under the Judgment of God?"