For God So Loved

Today, on the FGSL podcast, we continue our discussion through the gospels. This time our focus is around Jesus of Nazareth eating with sinners.Reference: Mark 2:13-22.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalogue of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.

Today, on the FGSL podcast, we continue our discussion through the gospels. This time the discussion is around the healing of a paralytic by Jesus. Jesus on this occasion is making two points: He can forgive sins He is willing to forgive sins He wants to convince you that He can and is willing to forgive sins.We will be reading Mark 2:1-13.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.God bless you!

Today, on the FGSL podcast, we continue our discussion through the gospels. this time the discussion is around the mystery in the book of Mark. Jesus at least on two encounters is heard silencing a demon and a leper. Why? There is at least one reason: Gethsemane.We will be reading Mark 1.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.God bless you!

Today, on the FGSL podcast, we are joined by my good friend Keraro Ogendi as we continue our discussion through the gospels. Just like the previous episode, Jesus is put in a bit of a pickle when he heals a man on the Sabbath. He has a lot to say, by saying very little, about what is lawful to do on the Sabbath and what is not and it all boils down to this one point, "It is lawful to do good."We will be reading Matthew 12:9-21 & Mark 3:1-12.You can find Keraro on Youtube as Keraro Ogendi and on Facebook by the same name.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.God bless you!

Hello there,"If you tried to describe what God is like, it could be difficult or daunting. But when the people who wrote the Bible pondered the mystery of God, they consistently described God’s character in this way: compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, overflowing with loyal love and faithfulness as recorded in Exodus 34:6.We’re going to look at this fourth phrase, loyal love. It translates the Hebrew word khesed, which is hard to translate into any language because it combines the ideas of love, generosity, and enduring commitment all into one. Khesed describes an act of promise-keeping loyalty that is motivated by deep personal care."This is taken from the script of episode 5 on the Character of God series made the Bible Project.Today, a controversy arose where Jesus' disciples were now being accused of breaking the Sabbath by plucking grain heads. We will be reading Matthew 12:1–8 & Mark 2:27.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.God bless you!

Hello there,"In 1980, atheist and investigative journalist Lee Strobel applies his journalistic and legal skills to attempt to disprove his wife Leslie's newfound Christian faith, which creates a rift within his marriage. After completing a thorough investigation for almost two years he finds the historical evidence for Jesus and then finds a new faith in Christ..."This synopsis is for the movie The Case for Christ and is from the IMDB website.Today, we look at some of the testimonies about Jesus being the Son of God and the Messiah, the Saviour of the world. We will be reading John 5:31-47. PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.Follow me on Twitter @OtaoCalvin.You can also visit my podcast website @For God So Loved.God bless you!

Hello there,Consider this: a father is going on a trip and leaves his son in charge of his farm. The hired hands really love the father but do not fancy the son too much. So, they decide to do no work until the father comes back. The son appeals vehemently but the hired hands are also vehement in their refusal to work. When the father comes back, everything is well. When the father looks at the people working, he realizes that they are all freshly hired hands. When he enquires why, the son says, "These that you left refused to listen to me because they could only listen to you. So, I went out and hired other hands. And these have listened to me, doing all I have said, waiting to meet you." The son asks, "Father, who is loyal? These that have listened or they that have not?" The father looks at him and then looks at both groups of hired hands. His eyes dwell on the freshly hired hands, and he smiles.Today, we study why Jesus is like the Father.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalog of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.https://twitter.com/OtaoCalvinhttps://forgodsoloved.buzzsprout.com/God bless you!

Hello there,When a patient is sick, they know they are sick. They have a fever, they are fatigued or maybe they are dehydrated. These are symptoms, signs that show the person needs treatment. What about sin? What are the symptoms? Emptiness? Sadness? Depression? Fear? Confusion? The symptoms vary but just like sickness, if sin is not treated, it leads to death. In, this episode, we see how a sick man who wanted healing serves as a good example of how our want of healing may help us grasp the ever-ready hand of God.PS: You can follow me on Twitter below so you can stay updated on any new episodes I release. You can also visit my website where you can find a catalogue of all my episodes and the different platforms you can listen to and subscribe to.https://twitter.com/OtaoCalvinhttps://forgodsoloved.buzzsprout.com/God bless you!

Sometimes what we want is not what we need. You may want to do things your way as you have every right to but you may need to trust the advice of others. This is such a story where a man wanted to find healing for his son but needed to trust the Healer. I invite you as we traverse through the story of the healing of the royal official's son as it is recorded in John 4:46-54.

One does not need to look further than their own experience to realize that the best things in life come when one decides to risk it all and go all out. One only needs to take a leap of faith, brace for the storm and look forward to the rainbows and sunshine on the other side. But risk solely is not sufficient. One needs to be honest with themselves and be aware of their flaws. Otherwise, one step forward might result in two steps backward. Let us consider Peter in Matthew 4:13–22 and Luke 5:1-11.

In this episode, we see that being a disciple of God presents its own challenges, namely rejection. Prejudice is a great barrier to developing faith. Consider, Jesus the prophet as He is rejected by His own country, Nazareth.✌️

In this episode, we get to learn that we are all thirsting for something better. Not to rubbish what we have, but in Jesus' words, "Store up treasures where neither moths nor rust can damage nor where thieves can steal." In this episode, a woman searching for water at a well gets what she is looking for... well, maybe, not exactly.

In this episode, we get to learn that following Jesus sometimes causes friction, externally, or internally. We are sometimes challenged, troubled, or confused about whether or not or why we should follow Him. Borrowing a leaf from John the Baptist, the key is this; humble submission. Join me in this episode as John answers this question asked by his disciples, "Why are people flocking to Jesus?"God bless you.

Believing in Christ doesn't get any better exposition than this. Words cannot expound the depth and breadth of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Yet, it is simple enough that children can cling to and cherish the most popular, memorable, and impactful verse in all of Scripture. It is the heart of God's purpose in doing everything He has ever done. We peek into God's own heart. ❤️

Ever wondered how the servants who needed wine to serve to the guests at the wedding in Cana, were given water instead and asked to serve it to the master of the ceremony? Bonkers, huh? Or is it?

Jesus the Son of God is tempted but not overcome. How did He overcome?

God's prophetic promise to Daniel begins its fulfillment in the waters of the Jordan River.

In today's episode, we take a look at what it means to turn away from a life that is riddled by sin, considering the perfect analogs...trees.Intro track: I Care.Outro track: Ride the Chariot by Derek Lee Ragin.

Are you looking for Jesus? Why, where, and how will you find Him? Are you like the wise men seeking to worship Him or are you like Simeon seeking to find satisfaction at the sight of Jesus? Maybe, just maybe...You are like Anna the Prophetess looking for Jesus in the temple or Joseph and Mary looking for Jesus everywhere except the temple...Intro track: Autumn Wind by Dyalla.Outro track: Acis & Galatea - Part I - 5. Stay shepherd stay by Handel Society Choir.

What thought does the birth of Jesus evoke in your mind? The King of the universe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger?Intro track: Starling by Podington Bear.Outro track: Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 - For Unto Us A Child Is Born by Eileen Farrell, Martha Lipton, Etc.; Eugene Ormandy: Philadelphia Orchestra, Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Hey, welcome to another episode of the For God So Loved Podcast. This episode continues on with the gospel of Jesus Christ with Luke 1:5-80 being of primary focus. Here, we see a miraculous conception of two baby boys, John and Jesus. Both are heralds of good news. We also look at the response of those involved in these miraculous happenings. New things are on the horizon, and there is an eagerness in the air at Judea and all Palestine. A savior is on the way...Intro track: Magnificat, H. 73 by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.Outro track: Be Consoled My People by Cyprian Consiglio.

Hey, welcome to a new season of the For God So Loved Podcast. This episode is a prologue to the Gospel with Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 being of primary focus. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection is the best news to ever exist in the universe. Yet many even professed Christians, do not acknowledge Him in their lives. We hope that you will be blessed with a deep understanding of what God's love looks like in the personhood of Jesus the Christ. God bless you. Also, we have a song from my dear friend Franklin Bosire. He sings about how much an enemy Satan is and how our hope and salvation is rooted in God's goodness, love, and grace through Jesus.Intro track: Homeroad by Kai Engel.Outro track: Adui (Enemy) by Boss Franklin.

Hey, do you remember that when Adam and Eve sin, there is such a thing as evil? The tree of knowledge of good and evil as well as the evil serpent are all pieces of evidence in support of this. How come? Well, it all began in heaven, with a being of perfect beauty and wisdom...Lucifer. Find out what led to his apostasy in this episode of the For God So Loved podcast. God bless you.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Genesis 3. We pick up from the previous chapter where the man and the woman were not ashamed. We see how the sin of Adam and his wife introduced shame, a symbol of guilt, and a troubled conscious when we live contrary to God's will. We also see God's plan to resolve the problem as revealed through a very appropriate symbol: The woman's seed shall crush the head of the serpent.Be blessed!

In this episode, we focus our study on Genesis 2. We conclude the creation narrative from Genesis chapter 1 and readjust our focus to the creation of God's peculiar treasure; humanity. We explore various themes in the chapter including seventh-day rest, human beings as living souls, God's law of life and love, and the institution of marriage. Lauryn Ogendi Mochoge also graces us with a soul uplifting hymn. We hope you will be blessed.

In this episode, we explore the creation narrative in Genesis chapter 1. How does it shape our humanity? We explore why a creative God is good news for us and how as He created, all He could think about was you and me.