As today’s beliefs and behaviors determine who we become tomorrow. This moment, right now, is how we learn to live better so that we can lead better.
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Galatians 6:9 (LSB)And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:39-40 (LSB)And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
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Hebrews 11:32 (LSB)And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I recount Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, as well as David and Samuel and the prophets, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:30-31 (LSB)By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after welcoming the spies in peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:24-29 (LSB)By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, regarding the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the rage of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn would not touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land, and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
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Hebrews 11:23 (LSB)By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:17-19(LSB)By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only son, to whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he also received him back. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:13-16 and 20-22 (LSB)All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. And indeed if they had been remembering that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now, they aspire to a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He prepared a city for them.By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave commands concerning his bones. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:11-12 (LSB)By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she regarded Him faithful who had promised. Therefore there were born even of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:8-10 (LSB)By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise, for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:7 (LSB)By faith Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:5-6 (LSB)By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for prior to being taken up, he was approved as being pleasing to God. And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who draws near to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:4 (LSB)By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was approved as being righteous—God approving his gifts—and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:3 (LSB)By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Hebrews 11:1-2 (LSB)Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:19-20 (LSB)My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:17-18 (LSB)Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky gave rain and the earth produced its fruit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:16 (LSB)Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:13-15 (LSB)Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:12 (LSB)But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your yes be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:11 (LSB)Behold, we count those blessed who persevere. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:10 (LSB)As an example, brothers, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:9 (LSB)Do not groan, brothers, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:7-8 (LSB)Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the soil, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.James Outline:* Audience (1:1)* Teaching on Trials (1:2-4)* Words to the Wise (1:5-11)* Trial/Temptation Explained (1:12-18)* Living the Word (1:19-27)* Avoid Favoritism (2:1-13)* Right Relation of Faith and Works (2:14-26)* Watch the Tongue (3:1-12)* Wisdom's Source (3:13-18)* Closeness to God (4:1-12)* Life's Brevity (4:13-17)* Warnings about Riches (5:1-6)* Perseverance & Prayer (5:7-20) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:5-6 (LSB)You have lived luxuriously on the earth and lived in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered the righteous man; he does not resist you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:4 (LSB)Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields—that which has been withheld by you—cries out against you; and the outcries of those who did the harvesting have reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:2-3 (LSB)Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. Your gold and your silver have rusted, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will consume your flesh like fire. You have stored up such treasure in the last days! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 5:1 (LSB)Come now, you rich, cry, howling over your miseries which are coming upon you.James Outline (thus far):* Audience (1:1)* Teaching on Trials (1:2-4)* Words to the Wise (1:5-11)* Trial/Temptation Explained (1:12-18)* Living the Word (1:19-27)* Avoid Favoritism (2:1-13)* Right Relation of Faith and Works (2:14-26)* Watch the Tongue (3:1-12)* Wisdom's Source (3:13-18)* Closeness to God (4:1-12)* Life's Brevity (4:13-17)* Warnings about Riches (5:1-6) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
Thank you for taking this journey with me as we hit episode 250. Would love to hear from you about how God has used this podcast to deepen your relationship with Him. If you want to share, feel free to email me at joel@definedbymoments.org. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 4:16-17 (LSB)But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Therefore, to one who knows to do the right thing and does not do it, to him it is sin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 4:15 (LSB)Instead, we ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org
James 4:13-14 (LSB)Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.James Outline (thus far):* Audience (1:1)* Teaching on Trials (1:2-4)* Words to the Wise (1:5-11)* Trial/Temptation Explained (1:12-18)* Living the Word (1:19-27)* Avoid Favoritism (2:1-13)* Right Relation of Faith and Works (2:14-26)* Watch the Tongue (3:1-12)* Wisdom's Source (3:13-18)* Closeness to God (4:1-12)* Life's Brevity (4:13-17) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.definedbymoments.org