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Have you ever tried to read the Bible but ended up with more questions than answers? Tune in to Pastor Scott's podcast to study the bible in a way that will unlock the riches that exist within. Pastor Scott teaches on various subjects from the Resurrection to Revelation. The teaching is designed to engage a thinking person, there is no need to leave your brain at the door of this church. Bring your questions and study along with Pastor Scott to better Understand the Bible.

Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.


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    The "Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D." podcast is a remarkable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of God, the Bible, and the meaning of life. Hosted by Pastor Melissa Scott, who has a Ph.D. in Theology, this podcast offers insightful and thought-provoking scholarship with the ultimate agenda of helping listeners learn about Christ through His Word.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Pastor Melissa Scott's ability to deliver complex theological concepts in an accessible and relatable manner. She has a unique way of breaking down complicated ideas and presenting them in a way that is easy to understand for both beginners and seasoned believers. Her teaching style is engaging and dynamic, keeping listeners captivated throughout each episode. Whether discussing biblical stories, doctrines, or historical context, she brings depth and clarity to every topic she covers.

    Another highlight of this podcast is the series on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. These episodes are particularly impactful as they delve into the foundational aspects of Christianity. Pastor Melissa Scott's meticulous research and her ability to connect various scriptural references make these episodes enlightening and inspiring. Through her teachings on Jesus' journey from birth to crucifixion and resurrection, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the significance of these events in relation to their faith.

    While the podcast offers an enriching experience overall, one potential drawback is that it focuses primarily on Christian perspectives. This may limit its appeal to those from different religious backgrounds or individuals seeking more diverse religious discussions. However, for those interested in exploring Christianity more deeply or strengthening their faith within this framework, it should not pose much of an issue.

    In conclusion, The "Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D." podcast stands out as a valuable resource for anyone with questions about God, the Bible, or the meaning of life. Pastor Melissa Scott's insightful scholarship combined with her passion for sharing Christ's message makes this podcast an enlightening and enriching experience. Whether you are a beginner seeking to understand the basics or a seasoned believer looking for deeper insights, this podcast offers thought-provoking teachings that will help you grow in your understanding of Christianity.



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    The Birthright Tribes: Ephraim, the Bull, and the United Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 57:24


    The birthright tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh inherited what Jacob's firstborn son, Reuben should have had. This is a very big subject, one that requires a lot of foundational work, and we begin with the tribe of Ephraim. One must examine the tribe itself, the collective body of Northern tribes which Ephraim represents, and then the patterns of migration which led these Northern tribes to a specific place known as the United Kingdom. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    Ephraim and Manasseh: A Nation and a Company of Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 57:28


    The descendants of the tribe of Ephraim migrated into lands such as Parthia and Bactria, but they eventually spread to Britain.  Britain became a seedbed for the spread of Christianity.  Just like the meanings of the names "Ephraim" and "Manasseh," Britain and America started out "fruitful" but have become "forgetful."  America needs to follow Christ again, and we need to stand strong in Christ. With God, all things are possible.  VF-2369  Genesis 35:11 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    The Tribe of Zebulun: Pilgrims, Patriots & Prophecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 57:04


    The descendants of the tribe of Zebulun are notable for their shipbuilding and mining skills.  Many of them settled in Holland and from there spread out to Indonesia, the West Indies and America.  They played a great role in preserving and propagating the Bible in print and fighting for religious freedom. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    The Tribe of Naphtali and the White Huns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 57:32


    The descendants of the tribe of Naphtali include the Hephalites, the White Huns, and the Vikings. Many of the tribe's descendants settled in places where the tribe of Dan settled.  God was preparing people in different lands, and these people would eventually be the ones to receive the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    The Tribe of Asher aka the Vandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 56:49


    The tribe of Asher was populous, and their land allotment in the Levant bordered Sidon and Tyre. Their descendants included the Vandals, and they spread to many lands, including the Eurasian steppes, Wales, Sweden, and North Africa.  Many of them ultimately became Arian Christians, and amazingly God has the ability to identify who are His, and where they all went! Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    The Tribe and Clans of Gad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 57:36


    The descendants of the tribe of Gad include groups such as the Goths, and they spread into many lands, including Spain, Italy, Sweden, and eventually the Americas.  Many of the tribes that were considered barbarians ultimately became Christians and propagators of the Gospel. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Tribe of Reuben and the Origin of France

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 56:39


    Reuben was Israel's firstborn son, but he forfeited his birthright.  Jacob prophesied that the tribe of Reuben was unstable as water and would not excel.  The descendants of the tribe of Reuben include the Franks, who settled northern France and parts of Holland and Germany.  Although God allowed this people to be powerful for a moment in history, they will not be power players in the end times.  VF-2362 Genesis 49:3-4 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Lost Tribes Review: What Does It Mean to Be Jewish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:54


    What does it mean to be Jewish?  When we talk about Judaism, we need to be clear about what we mean.  We cannot associate all people who identify as Jewish with the Semitic line, and reviewing these concepts is helpful to understanding the subject of the lost tribes. VF-2362 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com The study of the Lost Tribes of Israel confirms God's word.  God has kept His promise to make Abraham's seed plentiful and to keep a descendant of David on the throne.  Archaeology and genetics help us to establish a timeline of the Lost Tribes coming to Ireland and to discern the facts from legend in history Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.  Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The History of Ireland: Fact vs. Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 57:06


    The study of the Lost Tribes of Israel confirms God's word.  God has kept His promise to make Abraham's seed plentiful and to keep a descendant of David on the throne.  Archaeology and genetics help us to establish a timeline of the Lost Tribes coming to Ireland and to discern the facts from legend in history Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    A Timeline of the Tribes in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 57:02


    In studying the Lost Tribes, it is important to understand that the term "Jew" does not refer to the ethnicity of a person but refers to one who practices Judaism. Having a timeline of the European tribes in modern history helps us to understand their connection to the House of Israel and what is to come in the last days.  VF-2360 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Tracing the Trail of Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 39:38


    There were multiple waves of migration from Egypt and the Levant into Europe. The tribe of Dan and others settled in Greece and at Troy, eventually spreading to Scandinavia and Britain. These lands settled by the lost tribes of Israel later play a crucial role in the spread of the gospel, as well as the propagation of the uncorrupted message in the last days. VF-2359 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Setting the Foundation for Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 57:41


    When God said He would scatter the descendants of Jacob/Israel, and they would be as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand of the sea, He wasn't kidding! Combining biblical and historical records, mythology and DNA, there are enough breadcrumbs to follow this tribe all over the globe; from Greece to Spain, on to Ireland, and all across Europe. VF-2358 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Philistine Connection to the Tribe of Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 56:32


    In addition to the Phoenicians, the Philistines were a seagoing people that influenced the tribe of Dan.  Archaeology and DNA confirm that the Philistines were descendants of people who had lived on Crete.  A closer look at Greek mythology shows vestigial remnants of actual historical events and people with links to the Danites. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Phoenicians' Influence on the Tribe of Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 57:01


    There is evidence that Dan and other tribes learned seafaring and other skills from the Phoenicians.  The Phoenicians were descendants of Ham who lived on the coast of the Holy Land and who sailed to many lands, engaging in mining and trade.  God strategically placed them where they could pass their skills on to the tribe of Dan. VF-2356 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    An Introduction to the Tribe of Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 50:09


    As an introduction to the tribe of Dan, we begin by building a profile.  Combining the Biblical record with history and archaeology, we can glean insight into their character, their habits, where they went, and the peoples and cultures they picked up along the way.  All of this information helps us to see the tapestry of God's hand in history coming together!  VF-2355 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    India's Connection to the Lost House of Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 43:26


    God promised Abraham that his seed would be as vast as the stars and the sand, and an examination of history shows this to be true. God is always true to His word. When we examine India's history, we see that the people who settled in India had ties to Israel, and even spread into China. VF-2254 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Assyrian Deportation of the Northern Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 46:43


    There is ample archaeological and genetic evidence to confirm what became of the tribes of the Northern Kingdom after they were deported by the Assyrians.  As nomads, they were broadly known as Scythians, and they spread continuously over a large area.  These many nations would eventually become heralders of the gospel and will one day be reunited with Judah.  VF-2353 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    You Are Strangers and Pilgrims; The Land is Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 57:27


    When God led His people into the Promised Land, He told them to drive out the enemies that dwelt there; but they failed to do so.  The enemies turned God's people away from Him, and God did to His people what He had planned to do to their enemies.  Some tribes were greatly diminished even before the Assyrian and Babylonian deportations.  But God preserved some of each tribe, and they must all return to that land in preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.  VF-2352 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Birthright and the Promises to Abraham's Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 57:24


    God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham. He blessed him and gave him the promise of land and seed, which would go on to become a great nation. Abraham passes on his possessions and all of these promises as an inheritance to his son Isaac, and Isaac to his son Jacob/Israel. But after Jacob/Israel dies, people get confused about how this inheritance, which includes the promises of seed, land, and kings, is passed on. A careful study of the biblical record can clear up a lot of confusion, specifically regarding the land of Israel, and who should lay claim to it. VF-2351 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Tracing the History of God's People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 57:14


    God said to the children of Israel that He would not utterly destroy them nor cut them off completely. There is prophetic significance in the blessings that were given to Jacob/ Israel's sons. As we trace the history of God's people, we find that God is faithful to His word.  VF-2350 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com God told the children of Israel that He would not utterly destroy them nor cut them off completely. There is prophetic significance in the blessings that were given to Jacob/ Israel's sons. As we trace the history of God's people, we find that God is faithful to His word. Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Establishing Terminology in the Table of Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 58:33


    It is important to establish certain terms when studying biblical genealogies, beginning with the descendants of Noah all the way to Christ.  God's word of promise is specifically focused on certain family lines and many of the terms to describe them have been homogenized and confused.  Understanding the terms aright, bring great clarity to the rest of the Bible and its future prophecies.  VF-2349 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Exodus: God's Hand in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 58:32


    Countless individuals have postulated that the Biblical record of the exodus of the children of Israel could not have occurred, therefore completely discounting most of the ancient record.  The problem is that there's an abundant amount of evidence: historical, archaeological and many infallible proofs, that demand to be looked at; enough for any doubter to reexamine the Bible with a different set of eyes. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    How Christians Should Understand the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 58:36


    This is the companion message to The Ten Commandments: Like It or Not.  It's important for Christians to learn how to understand the Old Testament law so we don't get sucked into thinking we should be performing it.  Under the law, God demanded righteousness from people.  But under grace, we see something completely different.  We can't say the law was bad, but we have to understand it in context of the New Testament scriptures, which this message takes us through. John 1:17 VF-2518 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Ten Commandments: Like It or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 58:31


    It's very important to study the Ten Commandments, not as a list of rules to follow, but as a revelation of God's divine character and nature to a people He chose to save.  Through them, God was sending a very clear message: this is how you're going to relate to Me and to one another.  They are not just words to the children of Israel.  They are words to us today. VF-2516 Exodus 20 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    God Intended a Stewardship of His Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 58:30


    God chose the children of Israel, and He gave them instructions for how to relate to Him and to their fellow man.  He intended them to be custodians of His word and to spread it across the face of the earth, but they did not obey Him, so He turned to the Gentiles.  Now He has set us apart to keep this stewardship. VF-2515 Exodus 19 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    What Is the Distinction between Israelites and Hebrews?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 58:33


    There is a clear distinction between "Israelites" and "Hebrews" in the Bible and secular writings from antiquity.  It's a mistake to homogenize the two.  It's also a mistake to extrapolate from the Exodus passages that either Hebrews or Israelites were practicing Judaism at this time.  Judaism did not exist yet, and a careful examination of the life of Moses and his family history will clear up a lot of the confusion that surrounds this topic.  VF-2514 Exodus 18 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Battle is Won By Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 58:30


    The children of Israel were attacked by Amalek for seemingly no reason. This was their first challenge from an outside force.  They prevailed against Amalek by the faith of their leader Moses who interceded on their behalf, raising his hands to the throne of God with Aaron and Hur holding up his arms whenever he tired.  Victory did not come by any skill or strength of the people. The battle was won through God as their banner, Jehovah Nissi. Today Christ is our banner held up for us at Calvary. We are to look to Him and by faith we will overcome those who try to destroy us. VF-2513 Exodus 17 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    We Need an Attitude Adjustment in Our Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 58:40


    We need to be very careful to see ourselves in the pages of Exodus because they contain lessons about mistakes before God.  Constant grumbling, complaining, and putting God on trial were things that greatly angered God and caused the children of Israel to miss the Promised Land.  How much more for us who do the same?  This is a place to reset and get an attitude adjustment as we journey through the wilderness of our life.  Exodus 17  VF-2512 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Manna in the Wilderness and the Provisions of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 58:28


    We ought to look back at all the ways the Lord has delivered us and guided us.  He has been with us every step of the way, as He was with the children of Israel in the wilderness.  He provided for them with manna from Heaven every day.  Today He has provided for us through Christ, fulfilling all our needs. Exodus 16 VF-2511 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Oh, How Quickly We Forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 58:38


    The life of the Christian is comprised of times of joy and times of bitterness.  We can learn from the example of the children of Israel; they chose to murmur and complain in times of bitterness in spite of all that God had done for them.  God's purpose is to shape us, not to break us.  We ought to praise God in recognition of all the way He has led us and will continue to lead us through both the times of joy and the times of bitterness. Exodus 15 VF-2510 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    God Is More than Able to Deliver You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 58:40


    The Exodus passages show that God keeps His word, even to His own hurt.  This display of God's faithfulness should inspire you to be vigilant to live and walk by faith, knowing that He is more than able to deliver you from whatever back-against-the-wall, Red-Sea moment you're facing if you turn to Him. VF-2509 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    "My Soul Thirsteth For Thee"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 57:41


    Teaching from Jeremiah showing God's divine delight, His disgust and distress with His people, and the application to the modern church. Begin taking the steps back, acknowledge your guilt before God, turn back to Him. The message is the same: God's grace to an unfaithful people, His call of repentance and the promise, partake of the living waters and you'll never thirst again. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

    The Difference Between A Prophet and a profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 57:38


    A study of three biblical prophets: Abraham, Moses and Jeremiah. The difference between a true and a false prophet is illustrated by contrasting Jeremiah's prophecy with Hananiah's false prophecy. Know God's word and you'll be able to discern the difference between the true and false prophecy. Jeremiah 27-28 VF-1827 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    God Has Made Provision for All His Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 57:49


    The Church of England has been in the news for labeling God "gender neutral."  What a tragedy considering this church's rich history, and how completely blasphemous!  We don't need to change scripture.  The doctrine of the Holy Spirit teaches us that God made provision for all His children when He gave the third person of the Godhead which is neutral, meaning He can inhabit both men and women. VF-2380 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    ALL Are Welcome, but Leave Your Baggage at the Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 57:21


    The church is under attack from people trying to bring in their own ideological baggage.  All are welcome in church, but the point is for God's word to open people's eyes, equip them, and change them.  We are not to dictate the terms on which we come to God.  The church must stand firm and hold fast to the word we have received. VF-2378 Philippians 1:27; 2Thessalonians 2:15; Ephesians 6:10 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    What Has Happened to the Church in America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 58:13


    The church is confused about its mission, and The Guardian has capitalized on it by releasing an article entitled, "Losing their Religion: Why U.S. Churches Are on the Decline" in an attempt to brainwash Americans into thinking Christianity is dying or dead.  Rather than accomplishing its goal, it has become the launching pad to revisit history, specifically the history of Christianity in America, and realign with the principles and preaching that propelled America to greatness. VF-2377 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Flee, Follow and Fight: God Will Bring the Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 58:23


    The problem with the church at large is the treating of the word of God lightly. As a result, what the world sees coming out of the church is everything but His word. The solution is to apply the advice in 1 Timothy 6: flee from false teaching, follow after God's righteousness and fight the good fight of faith. VF-2376 1Timothy 6:11-12 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    This Message Is a Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 58:13


    Some things that God spoke in prophecies and parables remain mysteries for a time. God makes the meaning of these things clear to those who trust Him when the appointed time comes. We must anticipate in faith that what He has said will come to fruition. Those trusting in Him will know that they have stood on a word of promise made good. VF-2375 Matthew 13:10-17; Isaiah 6 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Resisting Evil Starts With Your Faith in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 58:31


    The twisting of scripture that is infiltrating the church is a real danger to Christians, where the very elect can be deceived. As Christians, we are to push back at the apostacy of unscriptural teaching, turn to Christ and remain in the word. Trust God and He will lead us through. VF-2519 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Christianity Is at a Crossroads: Be Not Deceived

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 58:30


    Strange things are happening in the world. Governments are implementing technologies that will affect people's ability to work, to buy and sell, and to survive. People with political agendas are conflating rejection of the modern state of Israel with rejection of Christ. We are living in a dangerous time when the stage is being set for Antichrist. We must keep looking to Christ and we cannot stay silent. VF-2517 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, All Rights Reserved

    Start Over with God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 56:23


    Teaching on the trilogy of parables in Luke 15, focusing on the  Parable of The Father.  The ones that listened to Jesus tell these parables were considered the worst of the sinners.  We are all prodigals having wasted the inheritance given to us - our time, money, and faith opportunities.  All of us at some point have squandered that stewardship, but it's never too late to start over with God.  All it takes is the right attitude of facing ourselves and turning back to the Father's house.  God will give you another chance to start over. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. © 2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Death is Not an Ending, but a Beginning in Eternity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 57:15


    Death for the Christian, as unfolded in the Bible, is a door to the joy of eternity with God provided by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is our prototype and the firstborn from the dead.  VF-2095 Colossians 1:18  Romans 8:29  Colossians 1:15  Luke 2:7 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Compassion of Christ through Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 57:01


    A fresh look at Luke's gospel and the way he highlights Christ's compassion for the least and the worst, not just in His life, but also in His death. Luke Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Art of Grace: Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 54:01


    Jesus forgave sins, communed with sinners, and went in to abide with the tax collector, and the Pharisees were offended. Jesus met the people right where they were. The sinful woman was not rebuked for touching and reaching, her sins were forgiven. VF-1774 Luke 7, 15, 19 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Birth of Jesus Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 58:03


    When Christ was really born and what that birth should mean to us.  The 1st part of the message is a study of the courses of the priests to determine when John the Baptist was born, and ultimately to the time of Christ's birth. The 2nd half is focused on the “fall and rising again of many...”  We were chosen to be among those risen up by His coming and that is the best Christmas message we could ever receive. VF-1852  Luke 2:34 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. © 2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    The Rich Man and Lazarus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 52:36


    When Jesus cursed cities that had seen His miracles and not repented, He said that it would be worse for them than for Gentiles that had not known God. Most religions have some concept of hell and eternal punishment, but we can look directly to what Christ said. In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, the rich man ended up in a place of separation and torment, whereas Lazarus was taken to heaven by angels. The right starting point for the Christian is not to ask how to avoid going to hell but to begin a right relationship with God, following and trusting Christ. VF-2175 Luke 16:19-31 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D, All Rights Reserved

    The Parable of The Pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 56:26


    The third consecutive teaching on Giving and Stewardship. Teaching on The Parable of The Pounds showing that the Lord in the Parable is our Lord Jesus. His command to the servants, "Pragmatize until I come", is without instructions on how to be a good steward. VF-1849 Luke 19:11-27 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Involvement vs. Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 53:00


    Starts by asking a rhetorical question: “Would you like a God that's noncommittal?”  Distinguishes between involvement in the church and commitment to Christ. VF-1842 Luke 9:57-62 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D, All Rights Reserved

    From Hopelessness to Earnest Desire for God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 58:39


    The word “desperate” has two meanings in English: the etymological meaning of the hopelessness and the more modern meaning of strongly desiring. Both of these senses occur in several spiritual vignettes in the Bible of people desperate for healing from God. Christians can become hopeless, but with God all things are possible. Our strength comes from Him, and our focus should be on Him, in praise. There is no problem that God cannot fix.  VF-2073 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    Salvation Available to Every Dying Thief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 55:30


    There are only two types of people: those who recognize their need for Christ's saving power and those who don't. The thief on the cross embodies this. Recognizing that he deserved to die and that Christ did not, he said, “Lord, remember me.” For this simple faith, Christ promised that he would be with Him in heaven that very day, making the thief on the cross His last earthly companion and His first heavenly companion. VF-2058 Luke 23:32-43 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

    God Is Still Calling Outcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 57:35


    This is a message of grace. God is not an elitist who associates with some people and not with others. Jesus is still meeting people right where they are, calling them just like He called an outcast named Zacchaeus. VF-2186 Luke 19:1-10 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

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