Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

One of the "greatest of these" is blessed by one of the "least of these."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the life, faith, and love of an Israelite servant girl who was snatched from her home in Israel during a raid to become a servant in the home of Aram's hero general, Naaman.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

An undocumented alien from a nearby country changes the course of history for an Israelite woman.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and love of a Moabite widow who left her own family and her own faith practices to care for a woman named Naomi. In the process, she came to worship the Lord God, married her "redeemer," and became an ancestor of Jesus.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

This story spans 450 years of Israel's history. A mistake by Joshua plus the atrocity committed by King Saul eventually resulted in the House of Saul coming to a tragic end.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the love of a mother for her two sons and five step-grandsons who were hanged and left exposed. Her name was Rizpah. Through her actions, she spared having her sons disgraced and inspired King David to right the wrong that occurred with the death of King Saul and three of his sons.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

How do you handle disappointment and heartache in your life? How do you handle ridicule from others? There is much to learn from those who have experienced such challenges.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and faith of a woman named Hannah, who set an incredible example of a woman of faith and prayer.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

From hiding in a winepress to defeating a 135,000-strong army, Gideon underwent a dramatic change when the angel of the Lord came for a visit.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of an Israelite man who considered himself to be the "least of these" but whom the Lord God used to rescue his people despite overwhelming odds.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

It's amazing how the Lord God uses people who are considered in society as "the least of these" to accomplish great and glorious things in the kingdom of God.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of a Canaanite prostitute who safeguarded two Israelite spies in the city of Jericho. In return for her actions, she and her family were spared when the walls of Jericho came tumbling down.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Greatness is found through intelligence, influence, pedigree, and power, correct? Maybe from a human perspective, but not from God's perspective.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will kick off a new series in which we'll explore God's speciality of using "the least of these" to demonstrate greatness in the kingdom of God. We'll also look at who are considered "chosen ones" and how they choose to live their lives.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

A menagerie is a collection of animals. Today's episode is quite the menagerie!In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the significance of five eclectic animals in the Bible - the owl, the chicken (even though the actual word "chicken" never occurs in the Bible), the camel, the behemoth, and the leviathan. What a strange menagerie!If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

You won't find the Dragon and the two Beasts at your local zoo, but we need to know about them.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will dive into the apocalyptic writing of the Book of Revelation to examine who the Dragon and Beasts are and what they seek to accomplish. Spoiler alert! They're coming after us. But don't worry, Jesus has already defeated them!If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

How often do you look in the mirror and see yourself as a sheep? Not often, I imagine. But that's how Jesus sees you.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine three different categories of sheep in the Bible—economic, religious, and symbolic. In the symbolic category, we learn why our God compares us to sheep and how the Good Shepherd cares for us, his sheep. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

In our last episode, we met a talking donkey. In this episode, we meet a talking snake.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about snakes, will explain the difference between snakes, serpents, and vipers, and will introduce us to real snakes, symbolic snakes, and the worst snake of all.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

What do donkeys, horses, mules, and zebras have in common? Have you ever heard of the Bible's lost donkeys and a talking donkey?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about donkeys and the amazing truth about God's providence and plans revealed through two special donkeys.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

The Bible has many fish stories: from the first plague in Egypt to the huge fish that swallowed Jonah and all the fish stories involving Jesus and his disciples. And not a one of these fish stories is a "whopper."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about fish, fishermen, and fishing in addition to explaining the well-known fish symbol for Christianity.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

What's the difference between an eagle and a vulture? What are the characteristics of eagles? What are the multiple analogies the Bible uses for eagles? Which analogy is the most comforting?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about eagles and what we can be assured of when we see an eagle soaring in the sky.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

In our world today, the most prominent symbol for Christianity is the cross. It hasn't always been.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the importance of doves, what they symbolized, and which dove is the most famous one of all.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Flesh and blood lions, lions in the temple and palace, lion metaphors, and the Lion of Judah - all are found in the Bible.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the characteristics (especially the roar of a lion), the activities, and the symbolism of lions in the Bible. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

We're starting a new series called “At the Zoo.” In this series, we'll be exploring the characteristics, the activities, and the symbolism of the top ten animals in the Bible.In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explain why he considers the lamb to be the #1 animal in his top ten list. There is an Old Testament reason and a New Testament one. And they both have something in common. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

A red dragon wants to devour a newborn male. War breaks out in the spiritual realm. Satan is defeated but continues to wage war against the members of Christ's church.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will unpack Revelation, chapter 12 that describes Satan's grand plan to take out Jesus and his work, to defeat Christ's church, and to assault the members of Christ's church. NO FEAR! With his death and resurrection, Jesus defeated Satan for all eternity and he promises to keep us safe until he returns on the Last Day. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Lying isn't all that serious, is it? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone involving Ananias, Sapphira, the apostle Peter, and Satan. This is the third war zone in this series where we see Satan influencing human hearts. Satan tempted Ananias and Sapphira to lie about something that was initially good and right. Sadly, we hear about the consequences of their lie and how God may have used it to bless the early church. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

The devil is like a skilled boxer. He has a one-two punch.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to Jerusalem during what we know as Holy Week. During that week, "Satan entered Judas" on two different occasions to influence Judas to betray Jesus. Dr. Becker will explain what that refers to and how it is different from the many examples in the New Testament of demon possession. If Satan can enter into people, how do we keep Satan from entering us? By staying connected to Jesus!  If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

The devil never plays fair. He likes to serve up his temptations when we are the weakest.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a desert war zone where the devil tempted Jesus who was fasting for a period of 40 days and 40 nights. Although the devil tempted Jesus throughout the 40 days, both gospel authors, Matthew and Luke, focus on three specific temptations. With each temptation, Jesus relied on the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, to counter the devil's assaults. When the devil tempts us, remember that the same sword of the Spirit is in our hands too. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Satan is a prosecuting attorney. He likes to bring charges against God's people.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where, in a vision, the prophet Zechariah witnesses a courtroom scene. Joshua the High Priest, dressed in filthy clothes, is accused by Satan of being unworthy to stand in the presence of a holy God. The angel of the Lord comes to Joshua's defense, declares him not guilty of sin, and gives Joshua new clothes to wear. Satan's case against Joshua fell apart. It's a picture of God's amazing grace! If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Can Satan put thoughts into our minds? Yes. He can and he does.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the man, whom the Bible calls "a man after God's own heart," experienced a deadly downfall. King David was seduced by Satan into taking a forbidden census. As a result, David and the people of Israel experienced the consequences of David's foolish actions. Yet, as the story unfolds, we see the love and mercy of the Lord God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Satan comes into the presence of the Lord God? Really?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the greatest man living at that time found himself in Satan's crosshairs. Satan wanted to inflict misery on Job to make Job curse God. There are two big takeaways in this episode, one about Satan and one about the Lord God. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Who are the "sons of God" and the "Nephilim" in Genesis chapter 6?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores this challenging question. The world was full of evil during the days of Noah, 120 years prior to when the Lord God destroyed the world through a worldwide flood. And who was behind this evil? The devil and other rebel angels. Fortunately, the devil has been defeated by Jesus, and we are equipped to take our stand against him. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

How much do like snakes?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the snakes in the Bible as a prelude for the war zone in the Garden of Eden that involved a snake, the devil, and our first parents, Adam and Eve. The devil used the snake to deceive Eve into doubting God's Truth and God's Love. The result of being snake bit by the devil was deadly for Adam and Eve and for us too. But, although the devil won the battle that day, he would never win the war. Jesus crushed him with his death and resurrection. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

At various times and places in the Bible, the devil shows up to wage war against God's people. God's people can find themselves in a War Zone doing battle with the devil. Thankfully, we wear the full armor of God.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the origin of the devil which was good, but what followed was bad. The devil is an example of a good supernatural entity gone bad. Although there are many questions the Bible doesn't answer for us, there are clues as to what happened with the devil and why God kicked him out of heaven. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Reference to the Gallup poll (https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/4107968-belief-in-god-the-devil-falls-to-new-low-gallup/) Reference to the NORC poll (https://apnorc.org/projects/belief-in-angels-and-heaven-is-more-common-than-belief-in-the-devil-or-hell/).

What was the most tragic crime ever committed and by whom?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of our first parents, Adam and Eve by the Devil himself. The Devil lied to the first couple about what God had said. They believed the lie and disobeyed God. Their disobedience destroyed the perfect life and relationship God had intended for them when he created them in his own image. But that's not the end of the story. God decided to restore that life and relationship through the life, death, and resurrection of God's own Son. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Reference to the "Epicurean Paradox" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurus)Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Who was responsible for Jesus' murder?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of Jesus by identifying all the perpetrators—Judas Iscariot, the Jewish religious leaders, Governor Pontius Pilate, the Roman soldiers, and two others. Jesus' murder was predicted by the prophet Isaiah seven hundred years before Jesus lived. Isaiah described both Jesus' death and those responsible for it.  If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Jesus and Barabbas—the innocent for the guilty.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the circumstances involving Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a bandit, a murderer, and an insurrectionist who tried to overthrow the Roman government in Judea. He was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Yet he was set free. In contrast, the innocent Jesus was sentenced to death and not set free—the innocent for the guilty. But that wasn't anything new in God's economy of justice. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

There are three Bible threads that link Judas Iscariot back to the Old Testament: two in the book of Psalms and one from the prophet Zechariah. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the multiple crimes committed by Judas, a man from Kerioth. Judas Iscariot spent three years with Jesus, hearing his teaching, seeing his miracles, and learning about God's grace and mercy and forgiveness. Despite all this, Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. All the crimes would have been forgiven if only Judas had believed what Jesus taught. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Despite Samson's unfaithfulness in his life, the Lord God shows his faithfulness and grace to Samson.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes of both Samson, who was the most undisciplined and reckless of all the judges, and Delilah, who is the Bible's most famous "femme fatale." If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

The big takeaway for this episode is: "God's wrath against us is satisfied because of God's love for us."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God.Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Espionage, prostitution, lies, and deception are at the heart of this story. Yet it has a happy ending.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Rahab and some spies from Israel. The actions of the prostitute Rahab turned out to be amazing!Dr. Becker mentions Josephus' account of Rahab. That can be found at https://penelope.uchicago.edu/josephus/ant-5.html.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

In today's episode, the story of Joseph is interrupted with a complicated and sordid tale of broken promises, deception, prostitution, and immorality.Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Jacob's son Judah and Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Jealousy in the heart can lead to outward deadly actions - lying, human trafficking, and potentially murder. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the crime committed by Jacob's ten oldest sons against their little brother, Joseph.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Back by popular demand! Another series on true crimes in the BIble. In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates a complicated crime involving multiple people. It's not one of the more familar crimes in the Bible, but it is one that shows the total depravity of the heart, both among pagans and believers in the Lord God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! https://bit.ly/464qExBCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

There are different kinds of apathy, and they show up in different ways. Apathy in others can be annoying and frustrating, but there is one kind of apathy that is deadly for each of us. It is spiritual apathy.Dr. Bruce Becker explores the Bible's examples of the deadly sin of spiritual apathy and its preventative cure—zeal for our God and other people."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Do you ever worry, experience anxiety, or fear what you can't control? The Bible is filled with examples and encouragements not to worry but, rather, to trust in our amazing, powerful, and loving God. Dr. Bruce Becker unravels the thread of worry in today's episode."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

What do lying, bearing false testimony, smooth talk, flattery, and the insidious half-truth have in common? They are all forms of deception. And, who is the master of deception and the ultimate deceiver? Satan of course. Dr. Bruce Becker addresses both questions in today's episode. "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker is including three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

We explore laziness by also looking at . . . work and rest. Dr. Bruce Becker reveals the cycle God designed at creation that balances work and rest. Dr. Becker also tells us the next three traitorous attitudes he'll be covering!"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

There isn't a single passage in the Bible that explicitly calls gluttony a sin. So why is it considered one of the deadly sins?Dr. Bruce Becker looks at this traitorous attitude through the seven passages in the Bible that address gluttony."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Lust. The Bible speaks of it in two ways: as an overwhelming desire, and as unrestrained sexual craving. Additionally, there's a Bible thread that weaves together two major characteristics of lust: sexual immorality, and idolatry.Dr. Bruce Becker explores the traitorous attitude of lust, showing us how destructive it is."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:- Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes- John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Anger in and of itself isn't wrong. The Bible tells us that. What we need to be careful of is letting our rage lead us to act irrationally and immorally, which can have disastrous results.Dr. Bruce Becker drills down into rage, showing us how it leads to resentment and revenge, destroying relationships with others and with God. But there are also two types of anger that aren't bad: righteous anger and the wrath of God."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.Dr. Becker mentioned two quotes:- Alexander the Great: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/rage-quotes).- John Stott, "The Cross of Christ," p. 171, InterVarsity Press, 2006If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

"Envy," "jealousy," and "coveting." We use these words interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. For instance, jealousy can be positive or negative; the Bible speaks of godly jealousy. But envy is never in a good light in the Bible. And what about coveting? Well, the starting point for coveting is envy.Dr. Bruce Becker explores this traitorous attitude of envy by looking at six examples in the Bible. We'll see how envy destroys relationships—with people, family, and God.Dr. Becker mentioned his new book, "True Crimes of the Bible," which actually originated from one of his series right here on "Bible Threads"! Just scroll through this podcast feed to find it. Or if you want to read it, visit our store at timeofgrace.store."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Greed has a straightforward definition: not being content with what one has. Are we greedy? Do we find ourselves afflicted with this traitorous attitude? And what does the Bible say about greed?Dr. Bruce Becker dives into what the Bible says about greed, looking at its traitorous threats as well as some people whose lives were ruined because of greed. Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Lies, betrayal, and double-crossing. There's no shortage of people who did these things in the Bible. But this new series won't be about the people who were traitors.Instead, Dr. Bruce Becker will talk about the ATTITUDES that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.In today's episode, Dr. Becker looks at pride. We'll discover why pride is often considered the worst of the deadly sins, how it was communicated in its original form in Greek and Hebrew in the Bible, and how we can prevent ourselves from becoming filled with pride.Dr. Becker cites the article, "6 Insights From C.S. Lewis on Why Pride Is the Greatest Sin" from Chris Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3ozycrfDr. Becker also mentions his book Give Satan the Credit He Is Due, which is available at our store: https://bit.ly/3H657tZIf you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Dr. Bruce Becker wraps up this series by examining the remaining supernatural events in the New Testament! Of these events, all but three of them occur in the book of Acts. Stick around to the end of this episode to get a preview of the next series! Dr. Becker mentioned his new book, True Crimes of the Bible, which actually originated from one of his series right here on Bible Threads! Just scroll through this podcast feed to find it. Or if you want to read it, visit timeofgrace.org and request your own copy with your financial gift to the ministry! If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at Jesus' miracles in the gospels. This time, we look at Jesus' medical miracles that didn't involve demon possession, and Jesus' absolute power over death.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

There are more than 70 supernatural events that occur in the gospels. In this first of two parts looking at the miracles in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Dr. Bruce Becker examines some of Jesus' miracles that involved demons, food and beverages, and supernatural events in nature.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Nonmicrowaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.