Deep Thoughts, Simple Truths

This man is a disciple of Jesus. In this episode, we're joined by a fellow brother in Christ to talk about renewal and making ourselves available to God. I love this man's earnestness and candor If you'd like to know more about Eric's ministry, check out solacerenewal.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

You've heard the phrase, but do you believe it? Is God any less good to you because of the situation you are in? This episode I go through verses that describe his goodness. My prayer is that we would be more aware of His goodness to us. Here are the references: (I know, there's a lot) Gen 1:31 Ex 33:19 Ex 34:6 Deut 1:25 Deut 26:11 Deut 28:12 Deut 30:5 Deut 30:9 1 Kings 8:56 1 Chron 16:34 2 Chron 5:13 2 Chron 7:3 Ezra 3:11 Joshua 21:45 Ps 25:7 Ps 25:8 Ps 31:19 Ps 33:5 Ps 34:8 Ps 52:1 Ps 54:6 Ps 34:10 Ps 69:16 Ps 84:11 Ps 85:12 Ps 86:5 Ps 100:5 Ps 109:21 Ps 119:68 Jer 31:14 Nahum 1:7 Mark 10:18 Romans 2:4 Romans 8:28 Heb 6:5 3 John 1:11 John 10:11 John 10:14 2 Cor 9:8 Gal 5:22 Eph 1:5 Eph 2:10 Eph 5:9 Phil 1:6 2 Thess 1:11 Heb 9:11 James 1:17 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

Do you know the direction your life is going? Do you know your destination? Just like your maps app can get you to a destination is the same way God's Word can get you to life. You listen to your phones voice to get somewhere. Why wouldn't you listen to God's voice on what to do next? He wants to get you more Christlike. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

There are things in your life that matter a great deal. Others don't matter at all. Do you know what those things are in your life? Paul said that the greatest thing in life was knowing Jesus. He would count everything in his life a loss if that meant he could know Jesus better. Check out Philippians 3:7-14. If it doesn't matter, it's wasting your time. If it does matter, value it and make it a priority. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

Have you noticed that there are different terms for things? I think it's an attempt to change what's true and make it seem more inclusive and less harsh on the ear. But just because it's altered doesn't change the reality of it. I say we hold to what's true and call things what they are. Even if it might ruffle a few feathers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

If you mix water and orange juice, you don't have pure orange juice. It's diluted and weak. If you mix Jesus and something else, you have a pitiful Jesus who seems to need help. He is everything the Bible says he is. He is worthy of our obedience and trust. He stands alone as the only one in history that has done the things he did and has resurrected from the dead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

Identity, Relationship and Purpose. Those are the Three Circles in a nutshell. Eric joins me and we talk about them in depth (it's a longer episode). The sentence that grabbed me was this: You were meant to be drawn by grace, not driven by expectation. I could very much relate to these circles working in my life and appreciated how he explained them. Here's a link for more information: https://hopecarrier.com/the-three-circles/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

Yes, it's the same last name. IT'S MY PARENTS! They've got the jokes this time and boy do they have a story that I hadn't even heard yet. In this episode we are talking about their almost divorce what what God did. I hope it's encouraging. My mom has a website, blog, and many books that can help you. Jackie May Johnson can be found at www.encourageandrescue.com My dad wrote a thriller under the name Oskar Kystad called The President Must Die (available on Amazon). Also, Healing of the Heart was most restoring to my life. Information can be found at healingoftheheart.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

You know the voice of your family and friends. You can pick it out in a crowd or when they call on the phone. God's voice isn't so hard to hear. It's a matter of you listening and spending time getting more acquainted with his voice that makes all the difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

How much repetition is all around you? Open an app on your phone or talk to a friend and you can hear the same man-made messages. Only the Word of God is original and tells the truth and does something for your heart. It's new and does wonders when it's present in your life. Pop quiz: What one word is repeated 3 times in a row in the Bible, saying that it's the most important? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

This world is all around you and very enticing. It's a very large system and comes with messages and advertisements and a promise of fulfillment. But it can leave you empty, or be taken away. This episode we look at what the world has but more importantly what our view of this world should be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

Work. It's what everyone does to live. But how you work and why you work are important. You can work for a paycheck, but you can't work to earn love. You work for the right reasons, out of who you are. Let's check out some verses on what work looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support

It matters what you put in your heart via your eyes and ears. That's what will come out of your mouth. Tiffany Johnson has joined me before and in this episode we check out verses that talk about your heart. She has also started her own podcast. Check her out here: What's The Word: Hearing God's voice in today's Culture --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Names have great power and reputation in them. You can attach all kinds of things to names of people you love and admire, or even dislike. There are lots of names in the Bible (some I can't pronounce) but there's only one that's the highest and at the top. Guess what his name is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you the talented and amazing Laura Cooke. She's a worship leader and songwriter hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I bought her album titled 'Zion' in CD form years ago and very much enjoy the songs. In this episode, we talk about The Chosen, Disneyworld, music, Bible translation, and 7SONG! Check out www.lauracooke.org for how to book her or buy her album (Zion). And also head over to www.7songmusic.com to learn more about her current endeavors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

They are kind of like the same thing, right? In this episode, we explore the definitions and the ideas behind them. Then we open the Bible and see the greatest exchange ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

The language of the Bible in the Old Testament was written in Hebrew. In this episode, I ask my friend Dr. Joe about why learning Hebrew is useful and meaningful and how it helps him understand God and the Bible. I appreciate hearing about his journey and what has been helping him in his walk. His lightbulb moment was especially moving. There are many things to be gleaned from learning about this construct-like language called Hebrew. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

On this episode I interview a certain author by the name of J. Edwards Holt. He's written fantasy fiction, a comic book, and a children's book, as well as other articles and contributions. His website is jedwardsholt.com. Check out his book and follow his media :) I also wanted to highlight his writings for a magazine called Exceptional Needs Today. It brings awareness to learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, and many others. Their mission is to serve all individuals in need of special services with resources free of charge. Find out more at exceptionalneedstoday.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Hunter Shaw, the Worship Pastor of the Grove Church, joins us today as we dive really deep into the subject of worship and other things. He is very genuine and humble. I hope you enjoy listening to the things he says as much as I did. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

I wrote 100 words in a notebook from 2004. Each one brings thoughts and ideas to my mind. I hope they do the same for you and inspire or encourage you. Send me a voice memo about which ones are your favorite. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

We just celebrated Easter. The disciples may not have believed Jesus when he said he would come back from the dead. They thought he was gone for good and they were next. Then the women said that he wasn't in his tomb and that he had risen. That changed everything. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

There are Cards Against Humanity, then there are Worldviews Against Christianity. In this episode, other worldviews enter the scene and are introduced. There's some name-calling and some observations. *Warning: it gets a little politically and culturally incorrect* but in a loving and thought-provoking way. I'm holding a $100 bill from the United States Treasury. It has a hologram, a watermark, colors, serial numbers, stamps, and patterns. It's legit. And then there are other counterfeit bills out there that look like the real deal. How can you know which one is real? Only by studying the original can you identify the fake. Some worldviews look like the genuine article but you can't buy anything with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

David Harsh. Singer. Songwriter. Performing Artist. Worship Leader. Guitarist. Clinician.  He's been playing guitar for 30 years. He's intentional, genuine, thorough, relatable. I've known him for 3 years and was honored to have him as a guest. It was so great to hear his story-how he got into music and guitar playing. He's so musically literate and skilled on more than one instrument. I can tell he has spent the time learning. Guitarsuccess4u is something I'm very grateful to be a part of. I've been learning for 2 years and have experienced wins and lightbulb moments and it's helped my playing increase so much. If you are a guitarist, consider checking out www.guitarsuccess4u.com. It is so well laid out and easy to understand. I never knew there was so much to learn about the guitar. I can hear him say “Music is a language. Guitar is a dialect. And I'm here to expand your vocabulary.” David has also released 4 albums and they are amazing. The lyrics are so uplifting and the music you hear is very well done. If you would like to check out the albums, please stop by www.davidharsh.com and click on STORE.  Worship is something that the guitar can help us do better. Whether you are playing it on stage and singing at a service, or playing while someone sings in a small group, you are offering worship to the only One who is worthy. I pray that you are encouraged to worship regularly and if you play guitar to play skillfully. I hope you enjoy this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

There are people that you just click with with. And this guest is certainly one of them for me. Our interests for God and His Word and music and guitars are what we talk about when we hang out. I'd like to introduce you to my friend Jacob Lashua. An Army vet going to school at Belmont College in Nashville, TN, Jacob is learning about music production and is stoked about it. He's growing and serving at the church he attends. This year the word for him is CONFIDENT. In this episode, we have a candid conversation about faith over fear, confidence, trust. There's Bible verses. There's stories from our lives and experiences. Listen for the nuggets of truth from Jacob. This man is experiencing God in real ways and its changing his life. I hope you feel as encouraged as I did in listening to what he has to say. Remember to speak your faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

You may have made some New Years Resolutions before, or maybe you haven't. This year is coming to a close and a new one awaits us. I wanted to encourage you to write more than just resolutions. Write goals. Write some dreams, some things you want to accomplish. Remember the SMART acronym: Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Relevant. Time-bound. Ask God if there are things he wants you to do. Then post it. Post it somewhere you can see it. It'll help you be consistent. It'll fill the time and you'll feel successful, like you're getting things done and growing. I hope you feel encouraged. Happy New Year from all of us at Deep Thoughts Simple Truths. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

You've lived as long as you have and have learned quite a few things about how this world works. You've read things, you've heard things, but also have experienced things. Your worldview is what you think is real. What you think is real determines what is true- those are your beliefs. What you think to be true is what is good- those are your values. And what you think is good is what you will do- those are your actions. We're talking about a worldview in this episode. Specifically a Christian one. It can answer these questions: Origin: Where did I come from? Destiny: Where am I going? Purpose: Why am I here? Values: How should I live? Truth: What is truth? How does your worldview answer these questions? It may be worth thinking about. These things matter and play a part in your everyday life and the choices you make. There's a lot of information in this episode. I hope that you can lower your red glasses for a moment to see the red letters that are in the Bible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Have you tasted what good, life-giving community tastes like? In this episode I invite a fellow believer and co-worker on the show to talk about the importance of connecting with people and what community is. I met Derek Thomas in the lunch trailer at work. It was just him and I. Minutes into our talking I found out he was a Christian. And this was right after our world was washing their hands constantly and wearing masks. It was refreshing to meet another believer. It was a sliver of what community was. I'm sure you've felt the distance the last year and a half has brought. Zoom calls, phone calls, FaceTimes. But nothing substitutes the real thing. Good connection to people. In person. Especially in church. What does good community look like? How do we cultivate it? We talk unity, meeting together, being open and vulnerable, and being the body of Christ. Have a listen and find a good community to be a part of. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Forgiveness. It's more than just saying you are sorry or that you forgive the other person. To forgive means to let go. It means not keeping a record of wrongs. It means forgiving people their faults the way that God has forgiven you. In this episode, Pastor Aaron Denn of The Grove Church* joins me as we look at what forgiveness looks like and what it means. We look at verses from the Bible and draw out conclusions on how we are to live relationally with the people around us (as imperfect as they are) and how we are to relate to God (as imperfect as we are). What I appreciate about Pastor Aaron is how real and honest he is. He tells of an experience in college that taught him a valuable lesson about what happens when you forgive God's way. I went through a divorce and have experienced the same thing-the healing and freedom when we let that offense go. I hope you have some time. It's a longer episode and we dive deep. Thank you for listening. *The Grove Church is located in Marysville, Washington and their information is online at www.grove.church. Pastor Aaron serves there with an incredible staff that are building God's kingdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Welcome to this episode! We have a guest with us and he happens to be pretty cool. His name is Tim Johnson and yes he's related to me. We were live and in person for this recording and I had no idea where it was going. I took his lead and followed along. This man has depth to him. He lead with signs and destinations and purpose. I hope that he makes you laugh and you think about the things that were said. I know I sure did. *Just because you make a wrong turn or come to a red light doesn't mean that's the end of your journey.* That was the line that got me. I'd like to thank Tim for coming all the way out to Seattle just for this podcast. Just kidding. Anyway, enjoy and thank you for listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

In this NEW episode, I wanted to talk about what NEW is. Sure, it might be a NEW car or job, but it's only NEW once. Then it's OLD and gets OLD as time goes on. Then you go in search of something NEW again. All this striving for the NEW things this world has to offer you won't satisfy your soul. They are only temporary. Let's check out what God's Word says on what NEW is. He has continually NEW things. If you are in Him, you're a NEW creature. The OLD has gone. It's been erased and done away with. He does NEW things. He makes all things NEW. I hope you are encouraged by this episode. I know I sure was. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Hey listeners! Words have power. They can change your life. The right ones can lift you up and help you keep going. The wrong ones can stop you in your tracks and make you doubt. In this episode, we have a conversation with Tiffany Johnson about words. Encouraging ones, Godly ones. The best words I know come from the Bible. They are true, everlasting, and so comforting. I very much appreciate Tiffany's openness about how God's Word has helped her life. Her life verse is truly a great one. I hadn't thought of it in that light and I hope you are as encouraged as I was. Also check out @adventureswithtiffonadime. She travels and shares her stories on Instagram. They are pretty cool and all done on her phone. Thanks for listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

I'm so excited to announce my very first guest on the show! I have utmost respect and admiration for this man. He's coached me, encouraged me, listened to me, corrected me. My life wouldn't be where it is today without him. Give it up for Erik Shirkey everyone! In this episode, we talk about relationships, divorce, healing, and health. We have both been through some things and talk about them. And what has helped us get through them- having a mentor in your life. Erik has helped me through difficult times and I'm a changed life because of him. He has helped hundreds and hundreds of people in their personal health, as well as how to relate to people out of that health. If you feel like going through a mentorship might be what you need, please check out www.meettheshirkeys.com. Both Erik and his wife, Mayra, do mentorships. If you are married, single, divorced, dating, or just feel broken, they may be a good match for you and can help you life your life from a place of health, power, and peace. I hope you enjoy the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

It sounds like such a churchy, religious word, doesn't it? The fear of the Lord. Is it still something that we should know about and practice? Yes. Yes we should. It's a word that's similar to honor, respect, awe, admiration, reverence. We aren't supposed to be afraid of God and that he would smite us if we make a mistake. It's the other way around. We are to revere him and respect him and his word. Let him talk. Obey. To please him and bring him honor. Let's take a look at what Scripture teaches us and how we can better have a sense of what fearing the Lord looks like. My favorite part is what King Jehosaphat did when he heard what God would do for him when 3 nations were on their way to war with him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

I believe that the Bible is the breathed-out Word of God Himself. No other book has stood the test of time. It's where we get the 10 Commandments and the Golden Rule. So many truths are contained in it. It's a best seller worldwide. Yes there are some complex subjects and themes, but that doesn't make it invalid and outdated and false. It's worth studying and investigating. There are also verses that are very clear. This Bible is for me, for today. It's legit. It hasn't lost value or meaning. The truths and principles can still apply in todays culture and society. God didn't just send us the Bible. I'm not supposed to read it and try follow every rule to the letter. If I have questions, I can go to the Bible, but more importantly, I can go to the Author. "God, what did you mean when you said this.." He will explain it to me. I value my Bible. I don't place anything else on top of it and it's the one item I would carry out of my house if there was a fire and I had to save one thing. It's life changing and I'm living proof. Have a listen with me as we hear what the Bible says about itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Worship sounds like a very churchy word, but its seen in everyday peoples lives when you look at what they spend their time and attention on. It's where there heart is, what they talk about a lot. In this episode we check out some Scripture and where this idea of worshipping comes from. More than a song, worship is what you show devotion to and admiration for. The only person worthy of true worship is God Himself. All others are an idol and have way less value than God. Two very good reasons to worship God are 1) who He is and 2) what He's done. In Daniel 3, three men's lives were at stake on the subject of worship. The king himself was angry that these men didn't bow down to his image of gold. So he cast them bound into a burning fiery furnace. What happened next had him astonished and amazed. He changed his mind about worship after that. Come explore the meaning of true worship with me. Thank you for listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

After God spent 6 days creating the world, He rested. Not because He was tired or had to recover. But He stopped working. He made that day holy and sanctified it. He told the people of Israel to observe the Sabbath. It was a big deal. Rest to God is necessary, and the kind He gives is more than a break or a day off or not working. In Matthew, Jesus says to come to Him, and He will give us rest. It's such an inviting verse. Remember to acknowledge God in your resting. I hope you enjoy listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Training never seems fun and glamorous. Its where you sweat, its where you make mistakes and have small wins. It's where you learn what to do to make you successful. In this episode, we'll look at what it means to train. Wouldn't it be nice if life had a set of instructions you could follow that would set you up for success? Spoiler alert: 2 Tim 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God...for instruction. An algorithm or a set of moves or procedures can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. Practice takes time. You learn how to do the right thing. Progress not perfection is the goal. I want to encourage you to keep going and learn things and train. I know it can be mundane, but it can pay big dividends to have put in the work of training --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

Children are amazing creatures. In this episode, I share some things that I've learned from them and things I've noticed about them. And then I talk a little about how I treat them. Things that I think are important. Our job as parents is to raise healthy, responsible, and respectful children. I pray that the things I'm doing today will have a good lasting impression on them and that our relationship is strong long after they graduate. If you are a parent, I hope this episode reminds you of truth. Keep doing the good that you're doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

You spend your whole life moving. From the time you were little til now and beyond. Every action requires movement. It's a sign of life. Some movements are habit, others you are learning right now. But more than just moving around, it's about your direction and destination. Where is all this moving getting you? Where will you end up? The verse that answers the question is Romans 8:29. Conformity to the image of Jesus is the ultimate destination and where all of our movements should be taking us. Have a listen and send me a voice memo with your comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

I have a flow of verses that I run through. It starts with Gods Word. By listening to it and reading it, it gets in your heart. Out of the overflow of your heart, your mouth is speaking. Life is in the power of the tongue. And if you believe what you say will happen, it can be done for you. The verses, as promised, are as follows: Isaiah 40:8 Matthew 24:35 Matthew 4:4 Luke 1:37 Isaiah 55:11 Proverbs 30:5 Psalms 19:7-9 Psalms 1:2 Ephesians 6:17 Hebrews 4:12 Jeremiah 15:16 Psalms 119:18 Romans 10:17 Matthew 13:9 Isaiah 30:21 Psalms 119:105 Psalms 119:111 Proverbs 4:23 Psalms 51:10 Psalms 119:161 Deuteronomy 30:14 Jeremiah 20:9 Hebrews 1:3 1Thessalonians 1:5 1Corinthians 4:20 Luke 4:32 Romans 1:16 Luke 6:45 Matthew 12:34 Proverbs 23:7 Psalms 19:14 Proverbs 18:20-21 2Corinthians 4:13 Mark 11:23 Matthew 9:29 Matthew 8:8 John 14:13-14 Mark 9:23 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

We've just celebrated Easter. On the third day Jesus rose again. There's a significance about the number 3 in salvation history. That's what we look at in this episode. The story of Abraham offering Isaac his son has some amazing parallels to Jesus on the third day. Have a listen and be amazed at how God saved us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support

I had a some more thoughts on good Christian music. What I like about it, how many genres there are, what the anointing is. The bottom line is music is an art and the truth ultimately comes from Gods Word. Music is meant to assist us and encourage us and remind us of the truth. It's the artists rendition of what God has done in their lives. There are songs about all kinds of things, but the best ones are the ones like David in the Psalms when he has real conversations with God. Those are ones I can identify with. Have a listen and compare songs to what the Bible says. Be blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-johnson27/support