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It's been a long time! Here's what's going on and why, and what we're doing next. Tune in! The Word Podcast Links: Amazon Music Anchor Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify Stitcher Into/Outro music: "Unexpectedly" (c) 1995 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 2:1-9 - False prophets and their perverse ways; the history of destroyed wicked societies as an example; "The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations..." Recorded: 6/9/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 1:10-21 - Making your calling sure, and the blessing of being reminded of truth you already know. Recorded: 6/2/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 1:5-6 - Add to your faith: Godliness, Brotherly Kindness, Love. Making your calling and election sure. Recorded: 5/19/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 1:5-6 - Add to your faith: Virtue, Knowledge, Temperance, Patience. Recorded: 5/12/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 1:3-5 - Review: the call to both glory and virtue; Add to your faith... Recorded: 5/5/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 2 Peter 1:1-4 - God has equipped the Believer with everything needed for godly life; the call to both glory AND virtue; the promises of God for the Believer, those who have escaped the corruption of the world. Recorded: 4/21/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Relationships: A study on the relationship between liberty and responsibility. Galatians 5:1-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23, and Philippians 4:5. Recorded: 4/14/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Relationships: A study on the relationship between faith and works. James 1:19-25 and James 2:14-26. Recorded on: 4/7/20 Contribute here Intro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Avoiding "Christian" versions of superstition; all power resides in God; Psalm 91 as a procession or collection of promises, received and fulfilled by faith, rather than as a magical spell of protection against calamity. This study is presented in light of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.Recorded: 3/24/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 5 - Ministers: feed the flock of God which is among you. Everyone: God make you perfect, established, strengthened, and settled - grounded in the faith. The role of ministers and elders, and the right motives for their work; submission to one another in humility, and all cares and anxieties cast upon the LORD our God; the call to sobriety of life and viligence of spirit, and the promise to establish us in the faith.Recorded: 3/17/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 4:15-19 - Commit the keeping of your soul to the faithful God. Wrong suffering vs. right suffering: Better to suffer for Christ than to suffer for sin.Recorded: 3/10/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Ephesians, Corinthians, James - A topical study on ministers and their roles, and on the assembly of Believers in the Body of Christ.Recorded: 3/3/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 4:7-14 (paragraphs 2, 3) - "The end of all things is at hand..." "Think it not strange..."The call to sobriety of mind, fervent love for fellow believers, diligence in ministry as God empowers, all as the end is near. The proper persepective on trials that come with persecution, as well as circumstance.Recorded: 2/18/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 4:1-6 (paragraph 1) - More contrasts between the old life of sin, and the new life of righteousness: The things we used to do...we don't do them anymore. And, what that whole "the gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead" really means. Hint: Jesus didn't preach to the spirits of the dead.Recorded: 2/11/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 3:13-22 (paragraph 5) - Jesus our example: better to suffer for doing right than to suffer for doing wrong.Recorded: 2/4/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 3:7-12 (paragraphs 2-4) - Character and behavior of godly husbands, particularly toward their wives; the call to unity and love among the brethren (and sisters) of the church; the call to godly behavior and communication; God's attitude toward us, and toward the ungodly.Recorded: 1/14/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 3:1-6 (paragraph 1) - Character, appearance and behavior of godly wives, especially toward their husbands, with historical reference to holy women of Abraham's time.Recorded: 1/7/20Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 2:13-25 (paragraphs 7-9) - Laws of Man and their hard limits; suffering wrongly and Christ's example of the same.Recorded: 12/17/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 2:11-16 (paragraphs 6-7) - "Flee fleshly lusts", the need for an upright life and a good testimony; the Christian's relationship to the laws of the land.Recorded: 12/10/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 2:7-10 (paragraphs 4-5) - Jesus the head of the corner; the Christian's transcendent identity.Recorded: 12/3/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 2:1-6 (paragraphs 1-3) - Casting off evil motives, evil actions, evil communications, we now feed ourselves on the "sincere milk of the word", and grow, recognizing all fellow believers as part of a spiritual house, and allowing Christ to become "the head of the corner", fulfilling the most prominent role in our lives.Recorded: 11/19/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 1:17-25 (paragraphs 5-6)A fundamental reminder: We're not redeemed by the corruptible things of this life, but by the blood of Jesus.Fundamental Christian character: Purify your souls, yourselves, in obeying the truth through the Spirit; genuine love of fellow Believers; the transience of the flesh, and the eternal permanence of the word of God.Recorded: 11/12/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 1:3-16 (paragraphs 2-4)Review: "Begotten again unto a lively hope": The eternal, enduring nature of our inheritance in Jesus Christ; the good work that "manifold temptations" should work in us.Preparing our minds for a life committed to Christ; putting away the "former lusts", the old template for our lives in favor of the new because of the call to be holy, even as God is holy.Recorded: 11/5/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes 1 Peter 1:1-12 (paragraphs 1-3) - "...an inheritance incorruptible," the blessed, everlasting inheritance of the Christian, and the trial of our faith; the mystery of our faith revealed to us.Recorded: 10/22/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Acts 2:14-47 (paragraph 2) - The first preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ, of salvation through His name; 3000 souls added to the newborn church.Recorded 10/15/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 4:10-13 (paragraph 7) - The art of being content, with or without, and the paradox of satisfied hunger; "I can do all things through Christ..."Philippians 4:14-23 (paragraphs 8-9) - Commendation for generosity in supporting Paul's ministry, and such generosity as an acceptable sacrifice to God; "My God shall supply all your need..."Recorded: 10/8/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes **Philippians 4:8-9 (paragraph 6) - "Think on these things"Recorded: 9/24/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 4:1-7 (paragraphs 1-5) - The call to stand fast in the Lord; commendations for co-laborers in the gospel; instructions for having and keeping the peace of God in our hearts and minds.Recorded: 9/17/19 Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 3:15-21 (paragraphs 5 and 6) - Staying mindful of the goal: The prize of the high calling of God; Paul as a present, living example to follow and imitate; a reminder of our future hope in Christ: Life everlasting.Recorded: 9/10/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Acts 2:1-18 - The Holy Ghost given to the Church, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel, and the need for this gift today.Recorded: 9/03/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 3:12-14 - "I press toward the mark..." Letting go of the past, reaching for the future, and never giving up.Recorded: 8/27/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 3:2-11 - "If by any means..." No confidence in earthly credentials, all things a loss for the gain of Christ and the resurrection - and it's worth it.Recorded: 8/20/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 2:17-3:3 - The joy of being a living sacrifice in the greater cause of the Gospel, Timothy and Epaphroditus as examples of the same, hold such in reputation; repetition a good teacher, steer clear of known workers of evil deeds.Recorded: 8/13/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 2:13-18 - It is God who works in you; abandon complaining and disputing to be an example of good in a corrupt society.Recorded 8/6/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 2:12 - The virtue of obedience; "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling".Recorded: 7/30/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 2:5-11 - The mind of Christ, the example of Christ's humility for us.Recorded 7/23/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 2:1-4 - The call to unity, humility, and service to one another.Recorded 7/16/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 1:25-30 - A life becoming of the gospel, the critical value of a good testimony.Recorded: 7/9/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Acts 1 - The promise of the Holy Ghost, the Great Commission, Christ's Ascension, Replacing Judas.Recorded 7/2/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 1:15-26 - Boldness, joy, rejoicing, confidence, integral to the Christian life.Recorded: 6/25/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Philippians 1:7-18 - Growth in love, knowledge, judgment; Believers effective in the faith regardless of circumstances; Christ preached is a victory, no matter the motive.Recorded: 6/18/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Introduction; Philippians 1, "He which hath begun a good work in you..."Recorded: 6/11/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 9 - Wisdom's diligence, industriousness, and desire to reach the unwise and the simple; Foolishness's wicked character, ignorance, appeal, and desire to seduce and destroy the unwise and the simple.Recorded: 5/28/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 8 - The value, character, and blessing of wisdom; wisdom with God from eternity past; the terrible state of any who hate wisdom.Recorded 5/21/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 6:23-7:23 - The character and cost of adulteryRecorded: 5/14/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 6: "Reproofs of instructions are the way of life."Recorded: 5/7/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Proverbs 6:12-19 - The character and destiny of a dishonest and untrustworthy man, and seven abominable things.Recorded: 4/23/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 6:1-11 - Financial recklessness and the work ethic of the ant.Recorded: 4/16/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Proverbs 5:3-23 - The character of the untrustworthy woman, and the consequences of being entangled with her; marital counsel and being satisfied with what/who you have.Recorded: 4/9/19Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission

Episode Notes Proverbs 4:23-5:14 - "Keep thy heart", reviewed; avoiding an untrustworthy woman, and the consequences of being persuaded by her.Recorded: April 2, 2019Contribute hereIntro/Outro Music: “The Promise in Our Fields” (c) 2000 Alex Grant Used by permission