Life 66

In this episode we'll discuss the final interlude before the great and terrible bowls of God's wrath are poured out.

In episode 59 we'll learn about the words of the angels as they predict the last judgment. The fate of those who take the mark of the beast is learned as well.

Who is the Anti-Christ? What is he like and what does he do? What about his false prophet? What about his mark 666? So many questions to ask. In this episode we take a first look at this coming world leader.

Revelation 12 is a dramatic picture of war in heaven and on earth. However, God is always victorious as are His people!

Chapter 11 of Revelation is a dynamic look into some wild things - two supernatural witnesses, killed and left in the streets of Jerusalem and then they rise from the dead! God is always in control!

In this episode we will learn the power of prophecy and the need to share God's truth as the days are short before His judgment.

In this Episode learn the amazing account of the stubbornness of mankind in the face of unimaginable judgement. Even though 1/3 of the earth's population passes away, people will still refuse to repent.

In chapter 9 of the Revelation we learn about the 7th Seal Judgement and the first 4 Trumpet Judgments. God has begun to judge the world with catastrophic plagues and yet the world still resists Him.

In this episode we will discuss Revelation 7. We'll learn the meaning of the 144,000 sealed Jewish believers and the identity of the multitude dressed in white around the throne of God.

The wrath of the Lamb has come. The 4 horsemen on the apocalypse are released. Global catastrophe unlike any time in history. Over 2 billion people will die and people would prefer death than repent.

Who's really in charge of this crazy world of ours? Revelation 5 reveals the true King - the Lion and the Lamb; Jesus Christ

The door of heaven is opened for us to see. In this episode and the next we study Revelation 4 and 5, the Throne Room of God!

What does God think of a lukewarm church? What do we need to do to avoid being lukewarm? Listen to what Jesus says to the self sufficient church

When you're feeling overwhelmed and weak God says just one thing, "Hold on!" Learn what Revelation 3 says in the letter to the church of Philadelphia about holding on to God in tough times.

Wake up! This is the message for the church at Sardis, for the church today and for each individual. Wake up!

The letter to the church in Thyatira, the 4th of the 7 churches of the Revelation. The message to the church and to us today is to "Hold Fast" and not let anything cause you to doubt the Word of God.

“The Letter to the Church at Pergamum: Be Separate! Revelation 2:12-29 Background of Pergamum Present city - Bergama Pergamos/Pergamum - both used. Pergamos - great religious center. Intellectual center. 60-70 miles north of Smyrna, 15 miles inland from the Aegean Sea. Alter of Zeus here. God of healing - Aesculapius (scalpel) was worshipped here with the idol - serpent on a pole. Caduceus - official emblem of the city. Symbol of our present medical services. Persecution of Christians caused growth of the church. Pergamos - mixed marriage Background of Babylon The Heritage of Nimrod Babylon founded by Nimrod - the first world dictator. Wife - Semiramus; Son - Tammuz - associated with the Sun god. Yule log, Christmas tree, mistletoe, all trace their origins to Babylon. Names of days, names of months, calendar, 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in minute all from Babylon. The Seat of Satan Persians conquer Babylon, the center of Babylonian influence shifts to Pergamos Persians conquered by Greeks and Greeks conquered by the Romans. Center of pagan influence then shifts to Rome. Constantine and the beginning of compromise 312 ad - Constantine gains control of Roman Empire and declares Christianity the state religion. Under Roman rule and persecution, Christianity has grown. Pagan and Christian cultures clash as Christianity is now acceptable. What Satan could not do by persecution he does by mixing Christianity with paganism. The first Pontifus Maximus is put in place and we have now the concepts of celibate priests, crucifix, purgatory, worship of Mary. All trace their roots to Babylon. The one with the sharp, double-edged sword Vs 12 The sword is the word of God. Heb. 4:12, Eph. 6:17 From Revelation 1:16, 19:15 Out of His mouth comes the sharp sword The only way to combat deception is with the absolute clear understanding of the word of God. I know you live where Satan lives Vs 13 The emphasis is not on the works of the church but on where they dwell. Satan's spiritual throne is here. Reference to the fact that the Babylonian paganism is central there. Two commendations: 1. You remain true to my name. 2. You did not renounce your faith in the time of trials. I have a few things against you. Vs 14-15 1. Balaam - “not of the people”. Numbers 22-25, 31 Principle of Balaam - through fornication the people will fall. Fornication used two ways - 1. physical sexual adultery 2. Idolatry, spiritual fornication. The way of Balaam is religious compromise - 2 Peter 2:12-16, Jude 11 2. The Nicolaitans Ephesus – hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans. Pergamos – hold to the teachings of the Nicolaitans. Nico - rule, control laity - the people Separation of laity and clergy. Repent and be separate! Vs 16 Repent - change your mind and your behavior will change. Turn about 180 degrees. All churches are told to Repent except for Smyrna and Philadelphia. Repent or else! 1. He will come soon to you. 2. He will fight against them with the sword of His mouth. The weapon of God's warfare is His word. Manna and a new name on a white stone Vs 17 1. Hidden manna - the manna hidden in the ark to remind Israel of God's provision in the wilderness. Jesus is the manna, the bread of life. John 6 He will be no longer hidden. We'll see Him face to face. 1 John 3:2, 1 Cor. 13:12 2. White stone with a new name on it - a) Stones used in judgment. A white stone was acquittal, and black stone guilty as charged. b) A stone different than the 12 in the breastplate of the priest. This stone is new. c) Roman practice: when a certain person was a victor in a contest or challenge he was given a white stone with his name on it as a ticket to gain entrance to a special feast or party afterward. A VIP ticket. d) The stone has a name on it only known by the bearer and God. When God calls your name you will be the only one He is calling. Beautiful intimacy.

“The Letter to the Church at Smyrna: No Fear!” Revelation 2:8-11 Greg Wendschlag Background Still exists today as Ismir. Third largest city in Turkey. 300,000 pop. Known as “Beauty of Asia” “The City of Life and Strength” A seaport city 35 miles North of Ephesus. Loyal to Rome, erected the temple to the Goddess of Rome. Polycarp was the young (20-30 yrs.) Bishop of Smyrna. Polycarp was martyred during the Christian persecution. The Church suffered intense persecution from the first century – 313 A.D. Major theme of death in the Letter to Smyrna. Smyrna – Hebrew root: myrrh. Primary purpose – embalming. Gives off its fragrance from being crushed. Gift of the Magi to Jesus – Mt. 2:11 Gold – royalty Frankincense – deity, priesthood Myrrh – suffering, death. In the millennium gold and frankincense given but no myrrh will be offered to Jesus. Is. 60:6 Who Jesus is – Verse 8 Angel - messenger. Literal angel of the church. I am the first and the last who died and came to life again. Rev. 1:17-18 What Jesus Knows - Verse 9 1. He knows about your afflictions: pressure from outside the church. Satanic affliction. 2. He knows about your poverty: one who has lost property and possessions because they were a believer. ”Yet you are rich!” 2 Cor. 6:10, Matt. 6:20, Luke 16:11 3. He knows the slanderous talk spoken about you: the Judaisers 1 Pet 2:19-23, Rom. 2:28-29 What Jesus Commands - Verse 10 1. Do not fear: 2 Tim. 3:12 The Devil is behind this testing: Rev. 12:12 - he knows his time is short. 2. Be faithful unto death: Rev. 12 - The overcomers will be faithful even unto death. What is the meaning of “ten days”? Ten years? Ten waves of Roman persecution? Nero - 54-68 Domitian - 95-96 Trajan - 104-117 Marcus Aurelius - 161-180 Septimus Severus - 100-211 Maziminus - 235-237 Decius - 249-251 Valerian - 257-260 Aurelian - 270-275 Diocletion - 303-313 the worst of all. According to Fox's Book of Martyrs 5,000,000 people died over 250 years. Tied to Daniel 1:12-20 - Hebrew captives tested in Babylon for ten days with special food not from the King's table etc. What Jesus Promises - Verse 10-11 1. A crown of life: the victors crown. The crown is the symbol. Life is the promise. 2. Second Death will not touch you: Rev. 20:14-15 - Eternal death. The lake of fire. How does this letter, with a theme of persecution apply to us today? Rev. 12 - we will overcome by the blood of the lamb, by the word of our testimony, that we did not fear death as to shrink back from it. Do we fear death?

The Book of Revelation “Ephesus: Your First Love” - Rev. 2:1-7 About the 7 letters 4 Levels of interpretation 1. Local - these are actual churches with real needs 2. Admonitory - “churches” all seven letters apply to all seven churches 3. Homiletic - “he that has an ear…” it speaks to the individual 4. Prophetic - in this particular order they lay out the entire history of the church from Acts through the tribulation. 7 churches - He is speaking to the church as a whole. Ephesus: neglected priorities - Apostolic age - to 100 Smyrna: satanic opposition - Age of persecution - 100-313 Pergamos: religious compromise - Imperial Church - 313-590 Thyatira: immoral practices - Age of Papacy - 590 Tribulation Sardis: spiritual apathy - Reformation - 1517 - Tribulation Philadelphia: lost opportunities - Missionary Church - 1730 - Rapture Laodicea: material prosperity - Apostolic Church - 1900 - Tribulation Ephesus - Background Ephesus - Maiden of Choice, darling 1400 B.C. founded before the time of David. Center of trade and business. Seaport, and naval base. The capital of Asia Minor and the largest city. Possibly 500,000 population. 25,000 seat amphitheater. Pagan city with idolatry and immorality dominating its religious and social life. Location of the temple to Artemis ( Diana) - the goddess of sexuality and fertility. Study Acts 19-20 and the Book of Ephesians Address to the Church Vs 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:” Angel - messenger. These are literal angels of the churches Heb. 1:14. Description of Jesus: him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven lampstands. Stars - the angels of the churches lampstands - the churches Rev. 1:20 Praise for the church Vs 2-3 Every letter - “I know…” 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 1. Deeds 2. Works 3. Cannot tolerate wicked men 4. Tried and tested false apostles 5. Persevered 6. Endured hardship 7. Not grown weary 8. Hate deeds of the Nicolaitans (nico - rule laity - the people) Acts 19-20 Paul's prophetic warning against false teachers coming to Ephesus Criticism for the church Vs 4 “I have this against you: You have forsaken your first love.” Good works are commendable but Jesus wants our devotion, our passion, our love. First - protos - love of rank, best love Espousal love. 20 times mentioned in the Book of Ephesians Martha and Mary. David and Solomon. Greatest commandment - love the Lord your God with all your heart. 1 Cor. 13 - love is the greatest. Exhortation for the church Vs 5-6 How do we get back to our first love? 1. Remember 2. Repent Forsaking our first love is rarely a decision but a matter of drifting. Heb. 2:1-4 Without repentance your ability to shine for Jesus is lost. “He who has an ear let him hear…” Vs 7 “He who has an ear let him hear what the spirit says to the churches” - to all churches, to all individuals. Promise to the Overcomer Vs 7 The promise in the first three letters comes after the letter. Post script. The last four letters the promise comes within the letter. Present The Overcomer - true believer A tale of two trees: 1. The tree of life 2. The cross A tale of two gardens: 1. Eden 2. Gethsemane We will one day eat of the fruit of the tree of life in the paradise of God.

“The Revelation of the Son of Man” Revelation 1:9-20 Four Verbs I heard - Vs 10 John heard his voice I turned - Vs 12 John turned to face him - repentance I saw - Vs 12 John saw Jesus in his fullness - the truth is realized I fell - Vs 17 John fell at his feet - a proper posture The Third Introduction - Vs 9 Vs 9 “I John” - Patmos - 6 mile by 10 mile rocky, barren island off the coast of Turkey near city of Ephesus. Verb #1 - “I heard…” Vs 10, 19 Vs 10 “the Lord's Day” - Sunday Acts 20:7 - the believers met on Sunday. 1 Cor. 16:2 - the day to set aside your tithe. “in the Spirit” - John was in the position to hear from God “I heard” “loud voice like a trumpet” Revelation is a “loud” book - 82 times in Rev. Loud voice - 20 times. Like a trumpet - reminds us of his homecoming call in 1 Thess 4 and 1 Cor. 15 “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches.” Vs 19 - Write what you have seen, what is now, what will take place later. Verb #2 & #3 - “When I turned...I saw…” Vs 12-16, 20 “I turned” He calls, we must turn Turning - repentance “I saw” seven golden lamp stands The seven pronged menorah. These lamp stands are the seven churches - Vs 20 Jesus is standing in the midst of the lamp stands (churches) - Rev. 2:1 Someone like a son of man More than 85 times in gospels. 83 by Jesus himself. Heb. 2:17, 4:15 1 John 3:2 - we will be like him for we will see him as he is. Robe down to his feet girded about the chest with a golden sash The robe of majesty - It is the long garment of Royalty. Like that of the High Priest - Ex. 39, Is. 6:1 Head and hair were white like wool and snow White for purity and wisdom. Is. 1:18, Daniel 7:9, 13, 22, 2 Cor. 5:21, Heb. 4:15 Eyes like blazing fire Perfect in knowledge. Heb. 4:13 “He loves you so much he can't take his eyes off of you.” Feet like bronze glowing in a furnace Judgment - Num. 21:9, Jn. 3:14-15 Voice like the sound of rushing waters Power of life is in his voice. Ezek. 1:24, 43:2, 3:12, Heb. 12:25-26 Seven stars In his right hand - the angels of the churches, ownership Out of his mouth came a sharp, double-edged sword The Word of God. Heb. 4:12, Eph. 6:17, Rev. 19:15 Face - shining like the sun in all its brilliance He is the light of the world. Rev. 21-22 - He will be the eternal light of heaven. Verb #4 “ I fell…” Vs 17 John fell at his feet as though dead. Phil. 2:10-11 Every knee will bow… A 5th Verb “He placed…” Vs 17-18 He placed his right hand on me. - comfort, ownership “Fear not…I Am” Gen. 15:1 “I am the first and the last” - God has been there, is now, and always will be here for you. “I am the living one who was dead and is now alive forever and ever.” - He died and rose for you. “I hold the keys of death and Hades” - Hades = Sheol = the grave Eph. 4:8-9 - He descended to the grave and ascended to glory. Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:31 - He was not abandoned to the grave and his body did not decay. Luke 16:19-31 - comfort for the righteous, torments for the wicked with a great chasm fixed between. 1 Peter 3:18-20 - Jesus preached to the lost souls in torment. Rev. 20 - lake of fire not populated until after the Millennium and the Great White Throne Judgment. 1 Cor.15:52-55 - the grave as no more power over us. Jesus removed the sting of death. Rom. 6:9 - Christ will die no more. Death has no more mastery over him. Heb. 2:14-15 - we have been delivered from the fear of death. Practice the Four Verbs Hear His voice Turn and face Him - repent See Him Humble yourself before Him

“The Revealing Of The Almighty” Revelation 1:4-8 The Revelation of Jesus can be summed up in two statements: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. He is coming again! Greeting Vs 1:4a Author - John the Apostle To: the seven churches in the province of Asia (Modern Day Turkey): Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea. Grace and peace to you - very familiar greeting seen often in Pauline literature Grace - God's riches at Christ's expense. Peace – shalom; Sabbath rest/The peace of God. The Trinity Vs 1:4-5a 7 Titles of the Godhead. 1. Who is 2. Who was 3. Who is to come 4. Seven spirits around the throne 5. Faithful witness 6. Firstborn 7. The ruler of the kings of the earth God the Father 1. Who is, 2. Who was 3. Who is to come God the Holy Spirit 4. Seven spirits from before His throne God the Son 5. Faithful witness - the work of the Holy Spirit; Witness of the Father 6. First born from among the dead - The work of the resurrected Christ 7. Ruler of the kings of the earth - the ruler of all who is God the father. Revelation of Jesus From this place in verse 5 to the end of verse 8 there is a steady revelation of Jesus in all his fullness. His plan of redemption - 5b “Him who loves us” Him who loves us – present tense, continuous love Has freed us - past tense - the work is done on the cross once for all. By his blood - at the cost of his blood is literal; love in action His purpose for the believer - 6a “has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father.” Ex. 19:6 - “you are to be for me a kingdom of priests, a holy nation. (1 Peter 2:9) We are royalty - adopted by the King. We are sons of Adam. We are given the privilege of being sons of God because of Jesus John 1:12 Note we are a kingdom - it is together that we are complete. His praise for eternity - 6b “to him be glory and power for ever and ever.” 1:6 - Glory and dominion 4:11 - Glory honor and power 5:13 - blessing, honor, glory, power 7:12 - blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, might Jesus, the Almighty, is coming again! Vs 7-8 Vs 7-8 - An over view of the entire book “Look, he is coming with the clouds” - 7a The idea of Jesus coming in the clouds first seen in Daniel 7:13 In the N.T. Mark 13:26, 14:62, Matt. 24:30, 26:64 “Every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;” - 7b This will not be a secret catching up of Christians but a grand entrance - 1 Thess. 4:13-18 To those waiting anxiously His coming is a long-awaited reunion of love. To those who refused Him, His coming will be a time of grief and mourning. “All the people of the earth will mourn because of him.” - 7c Zech 12:10 "And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. So shall it be! Amen! “So be it!” “I Am” - Vs 8 “the Alpha and Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come;” The speaker is the one in context just referred to. It is Jesus I Am Alpha and Omega - The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. to pass. 1:8 - Alpha and Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come 1:17 - the first and the last 2:8 - the first and the last 21:6 - the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end 22:13 - the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end “the Almighty!” 12 times in N.T. 9 of those in Rev. Ruler over all things. 2 Peter 3 - he is not willing that any should perish. You don't even realize the slow coiling of the serpent's grip around your heart as it grows colder. He has you deceived into thinking you are in control as he squeezes the very life out.

The Study of Revelation - “The Revealing of Jesus Christ” Introduction and 1:1-3 Why is the book of Revelation so important? The only portion of scripture that promises a special blessing for the reader and listener. (Rev.1:3) Apocalypse - An unveiling Name of Book is singular - Not Revelations Proper name: The Revelation of Jesus Christ What is the background of the Revelation? • Author - John the apostle (John, 1,2,3, John) Rev. 1;1, 4,9,21:2, 22:8 • Where written - Patmos Rev. 1:9 • Time of writing - approx. 95 A.D.. • To whom was book written? - to the 7 churches 1:4, 11 To all believers 1:1, 3; 2-3 Outline 1:19 What you have seen - chapter 1 - the vision What is now - chapter 2-3 - in John's time, the churches. What is to come - Chapter 4 -22 - 4:1 after these things What is prophecy? Prophecy - seeing God's whole plan in perspective. Not just future issues. How do we interpret prophecy? 1. Is it consistent with the entire Bible? 2. Time. In every textbook the answers are always found in the back! Never enter the Word but by prayer. How do we interpret the Book of Revelation? 1) Historicist view - It has been fulfilled in the course of past history. 2) Idealist view or Symbolic - the book is entirely symbolic. 3) Preterist view or Spiritual view - the book is descriptive of the problems and persecutions of the early church existing at the time of writing. 4) Futurist view or Literal view - interpret the book literally. Much of book occurs in the future.. Rule of Bible study - Take the words literally unless there is indication that the words are symbolic or figurative. Assume nothing. Hosea 12:10 - God uses types or models not just words. What makes this book different from any other? 7 Beatitudes or blessings 1:3, 14:13, 16:15, 19:9, 20:6, 22:7, 22:14 Significance of 7 - completeness Seven churches 1:4, 11,20 Seven letters 2,3 Seven Spirits 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6 Seven candlesticks 1:12, 13, 20, 2:1 Seven stars 1:16, 20, 2:1, 3:1 Seven lamps 4:5 Seven seals 5:1, 5:5 Seven horns 5:6 Seven eyes 5:6 Seven angels 8:2, 6 Seven trumpets 8:2, 6 Seven thunders 10:3,4 Seven thousand 11:13 Seven heads 12:3, 13:1, 17:3, 21:9 Seven crowns 12:3 Seven angels 15:1, 6,7,8, 16:1, 17:1, 21:9 Seven plagues 15:1, 6,8, 21:9 Seven vials 15:7, 17:1, 21:9 Seven mountains 17:9 Seven kings 17:10,11 Seven beatitudes 1:3, 14:13, 16:15, 19:9, 20:6, 22:7, 22:14 Seven years of judgment 11:3, 12:6, 14, 13:5 Seven divisions of seven letters 2-3 Seven “I am's” 1:8, 11, 17, 18, 21:6, 22:13,16 Seven songs in heaven 4:9-11, 5:-13, 7:9-12, 11:16-18, 14:2, 3, 15:22-4, 19:1-6 Let's get started! Rev. 1:1-3 Rev. 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ given in order to bless His servants Servants - doulos - slave by choice Coming quickly - tachometer - once these things start happening they will happen rapidly quickly used 7 times 1:1 - soon 2:16 - quickly 3:11 - quickly 11:14 - quickly 22:7, 12, 20 - quickly angel - messenger Made it known - signs, codes, symbolic of reality. Rev. 1:2 who testifies - John's testimony Gospel - Believe - John 20:21/Life received/Salvation/The Prophet Epistles - Be sure -1 John 5:13/Life revealed/Sanctification/The Priest Revelation - Be ready - Rev. 22:20/Life rewarded/Redemption/The King Rev. 1:3 Special promise to: The reader/The hearer who takes it to heart Central Theme - Redemption - the restoration of that which was lost to the original owner. Gen. 1-2 creation with a couple of chapters in Ps. Job, Is. Gen. 3 - Rev. 20 - redemption Rev. 21-22 - the new creation. God has revealed his son, his plan, your future. The ultimate question: Will you believe and take it to heart?

What does it mean to be a "Christian"? That word means, "Little Christ". Could your character be so similar to Jesus that people call you a little Christ? That's God's goal; to conform you into the likeness of His Son Jesus!

Step 8 is the ultimate step in becoming a transformed person. Do you rejoice when persecuted for righteousness sake? The darkness hates the light and it will hate anyone who is of the light. It is a sign of being light when the darkness hates you!

Step 7 to a New You is learning to be a peacemaker. Peacemaking sounds easy but it is hard work. It doesn't just sit back and avoid conflict but instead peacemakers step into conflict in order to bring peace, just like Jesus did when He came to earth from heaven.

Step 6 to a new you is being pure in heart, unmixed with anything. When we are pure in heart we can see God and really know Him. In this episode you'll learn 7 steps to a pure heart.

What does it mean to be merciful? Why should we show mercy? Don't I have a right to pay someone back for a wrong done to me? If you want to be a "New You" being merciful is the key 5th step!

Step 4 to a New You is to hunger and thirst for God. Is God what you yearn for, like a starving person? Why or why not? In this episode Pastor Greg teaches why it's important to hunger and thirst and how to develop that hunger.

What does it mean to be meek? It doesn't mean weak or fragile. It means having strength but under the control of another. Meekness is step 3 to a NEW YOU!

Step 2 to a New You is to learn the necessity of mourning over our sinful condition. If we KNOW we're in trouble it makes us poor in spirit. The reaction to that condition is mourning. Pastor Greg explains why the is a good place to be for those who mourn will be comforted.

Step 1 to a new is to be poor in spirit. But what does that mean? Pastor Greg explains what it means to have absolutely no hope and why that is the essential first step to the new you!

There is a drastic difference between being happy and being joyful. In this introduction to an 9 Episode Series Pastor Greg teaches the difference between happiness and joy and the way to a NEW YOU from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:1-11

Memorize Romans 12:2. One scripture verse every Christian should have memorized!

Learn the Inductive Method and the SPECS method of Bible study.

Memorizing Psalm 119:105 - "God's Word is a light to my feet and a light for my path."

Today we look at the S.O.A.P. method of studying God's Word S - Subject O - Objective A - Action P - Profit

Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16

I don't know how to read the Bible. Can you teach me how to read it? Yes, I can! In this episode you'll learn the A.B.C. method of studying the Bible.

Learn Matthew 7:1-2 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others so you too will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Do you judge others before you know them? Do you form an opinion by mere appearances? Do you stereotype people? God is the only one who is perfect and therefore the only one who can rightly judge others.

Today we memorize Acts 2:25. This verse will help you stand firm against the barrage of information and confusing opinions fed to us from the world. Instead, you can stand with the Lord and be unshakable!

Did you know there are people listening to you and tracking your actions on social media? It's true! They are looking for people to persuade into thinking the way they want you to think! On todays episode, learn how to be persuaded only by the truth of God's life 66 and live on solid unshakable ground!

Today we memorize Proverbs 29:11 "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control"

We live in angry times. People are angry at just about everything; politicians, Covid 19, racism, and the list goes on. What does the Bible say to do when you get angry?

Memorize Galatians 3`28. Now that you've memorized it, let's live it!

What did Jesus have to say about racism? Actually quite a bit. In this episode you will learn how Jesus spoke out against racism but more importantly how He modeled a life accepting of all people.

Memorize Hebrews 13:6 "So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

What would you do if you were not afraid? In the Bible there are 365 times when God tells us to "Fear not!" That's 1 "fear not" for every day of the year! In this episode Pastor Greg shares a personal experience about how fear can rob you of real life.

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, but what does pride and humility really mean? In this episode find out how you can appreciate yourself without being proud and how to enjoy life even though humble.

If you want to change your life you first have to change the way you think. Change first happens in the mind. Romans 12:2 says we can be "transformed by the renewing of our mind." In this episode learn to think about what you think about, be encouraged to take every thought captive, get motivated to think God thoughts and be transformed!

The mantra of this age is, "Follow your heart!" but is that the wise thing to do? The Bible says the heart can't be trusted! Instead we can control our hearts and put our trust in God. In this episode you will learn the powerful principles Jesus taught in order to keep your heart from being troubled but instead put your trust in God.