Unfolding Words

God has already promised He would dwell among His people. His presence is the best promise and it reassures us.If we grieve the Holy Spirit and shut the door  on the promise of His presence, then we miss out on His presence and the blessing He brings.How often we seek God's hand for blessing instead of for God's face in order to see God Himself? God  is to be our main pursuit. The way into the fullness of blessing is not by seeking blessing, but by seeking God. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode115 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

There are so many voices telling us how to live. What's right. What's wrong.  And much of it opposed what the Bible mandates as right or wrong. They are trying to take gender off of birth certificates. Isaiah 5:20-21Woe to those who call evil goodand good evil,who put darkness for lightand light for darkness,who put bitter for sweetand sweet for bitter!Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,and shrewd in their own sight!It's the world that says that evil is good and good is evil.  Sin causes moral confusion and the inability to discern good from evil. When we reject God's standards, we exalt our personal standards, which merely reflect our sinful values. God has a standard for good and we need to take heed to it.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)Episode is LivePublished: Aug. 16, 2021 @12AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode On FacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeDirect Link to MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode StatsSupport the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

John opens his book proclaiming and persuading people about the truth of who Jesus is. The opening verses clearly state that Jesus is God and highlight his unique relationship with God the Father.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode114 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

God has built rest into our biological makeup. We have to sleep. We have to stop and rest our bodies and minds.God modeled rest for us during creation.  God rested after He created the world implying that His creative work is complete and He now rules over it. He didn't design us to strive all the time. Rest is a divine gift from God.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode113 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

On the first day of the job, newly-installed priest Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, failed to obey the proper practice God had commanded. What they did is referred to as “strange fire” on the altar. What does this mean for us today?Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode112 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

Many times when people reference Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2, they reference Jesus' anger. But there is so much more going on—mainly the reason behind Jesus' anger.  And the story is not just a historical account, but a call for you to want everyone to have access to Jesus. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode111 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

It's so easy to read the story of the golden calf in the Old Testament and think the Israelites were so ridiculous for worshipping a statue. Given the culture of that time, it made perfect sense to them. Looking at the story in context and in the culture of the Ancient Near East, you'll see how easy it is to erect idols--and how ridiculous your own idols are today.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode110 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

There's a dangerous theology creeping up in Christianity where people proclaim that they love Jesus without the church. You can't love Jesus and hate the church.According to Scripture, the church is the bride of Christ . When we talk down about the church, we are referring to Jesus's bride. We cannot think for one moment that Jesus is okay with Christians making disparaging remarks about the bride of Christ that He gave His very life for.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode109 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

It can be easy to think that your walk with God is personal. But as a Christian every thing we do affects other people. In this episode, I share five commands related to the phrase "one another" and how we can incorporate this important topic into our lives as Christian. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode108 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsIf you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and  Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

Living water in jars of clay—that’s essentially what wells are when mentioned in the Bible. Jesus is the living water that flows out of believers who are walking wells in this earth. The stone that Jacob rolled off of the mouth of the well foreshadows the rolling away of the great stone from Jesus’ tomb. But this stone will never have to be put back over the well again. Living water flows into eternity for both Jew and Gentile.Every human soul has thirst—not a physical thirst.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode107 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords Review Unfolding Words in Podchaser to let me know what you think of the show.If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

God promised the children of Israel a land flowing with milk and honey as they wandered in the wilderness for decades. And just as they were on the cusp of crossing over into it, a group rose up and asked to stay in nearby cities east of the Jordan because the land was beneficial for their flocks. Instead of moving into their Promised Land, they opted for ease and peace in the border land. What they saw was enough for them rather than the unknown goodness that God had assured. In this episode, we'll look at how opting for easy can point to the fact that you are serving a safe God you created.Mentioned on the Show:Numbers 32:5Your God Is Too Safe by Mark BuchananReach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode106 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords Review Unfolding Words in Podchaser to let me know what you think of the show.If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

Most of us are waiting for something from God. And most of us think waiting sucks.But it’s in the wait that we learn from God and about God. This microwave society makes waiting seem unnecessary . But waiting provides lessons that we can’t get any other way, strengthens us, makes us realize God makes things happen—not us.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode105 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

As the people of Jericho were shut in, it describes not only a physical defense, but it also represents a resistance to the plans of God.Comfort can create a place that you don’t want to leave. A place that closes you off to the new that God wants to do. In America we live in a land of plenty, a land of comfort. If our comfortable circumstances change, our comfort level changes. Don’t depend on your walls of comfort and ease—especially when the discomfort of life kicks in.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode104 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

The word "unity" conjures up images of a utopian world. In a perfect world, unity would reign among nations, people groups, marriages, and in relationships. Sadly, the world we live in is a broken world full of broken relationships. Since the fall, every human has lived in broken relationships with others and God. But God’s aim for us has always been unity—both with Him and with each other. So how are we to strive for unity when we are used to focusing on our selves? God provided a model for us that is both both good and pleasant for us.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode103 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

What an exciting moment in Israel's history the return to Jerusalem after exile must have been. The Israelite nation endured seventy long years in captivity, and then in the blink of an eye, God turned things around. They could hardly believe it. It was too good to be true—except it was. God is in the restoration business and we need to believe this for our lives as well.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode102 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

As servants of Jesus, we are all on a pilgrimage. The idea of pilgrimage paints the picture of traveling upon a path that is marked out and set before us to make an upward journey. This is not about blazing our own trails to God, but about walking in the well-worn path of faith of Jesus Christ and the saints before us.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode101 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

We must learn to open God’s book—the Bible. God has spoken so our aim is to try to understand what God has said. The more we study the Word, the more freely the light comes. “The unfolding of your words gives light” means that God’s Word gives light, but also that this light grows increasingly with our understanding of the Word. As you allow God’s Word into your heart through studying and meditating on it, your heart is flooded with light. This mirrors what Paul said in Ephesians 1:17-18, “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.”Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode100 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

God uses humble and simple saints for the purpose of advancing His kingdom through His appointed plans.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode99 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)

God didn't just save you from sin. He saved you for Himself.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode98 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

The book of Judges tells us everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Right is the same word for judge—to make straight. Every single person determined what “right” was. This led to anarchy.This is a dangerous, lawless time marked by moral in decline. At the beginning of the period there is no clear leader to follow Joshua, and by the end there is no leader at all. The book of Judges includes some of the worst stories of the Bible and closes with these sad words: ‘In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own eyes’ (Judges 21:25). Listen in to see how you can live right in God's eye.Resources: BibleProject: The Book of JudgesJudges: A Practical Theological Commentary by James B. JordanThru the Bible Judges Study GuideReach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode97 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Ahmaud Arbery was murdered by two men who followed him in a pick-up truck. They were not arrested for two months. The first thing we do when witness a gross injustice like this is look to God and ask: why aren’t you doing anything God? A lot of these times God gets the blame for what humans do apart from Him.God can intervene, but we are promised a perfect city in heaven—not on earth.Imagine how God must feel watching his creation do horrible things with the free will He’s given them. It's been like this since the days of Adam and Eve. We haven’t handled that free will responsibly.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode96 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Freedom in Christ can be a tricky thing if looked at a through the wrong lens. Jesus Christ died to offer us freedom from sin. But how much freedom do we have? Are there boundaries to our liberty? Or can we just do whatever makes us happy?Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode95 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Notice that deception is always used against a person who is acting as an enemy of God—seemingly getting in the way of God’s plan. Most of the women who used deception in the Bible either worked to protect the lineage of God’s chosen people—specifically the coming Messiah or they were part of Jesus’ lineage. The enemy who deceived Eve—who was to carry the royal messianic seed—ended being tripped up by women who worked to keep the royal seed alive. Deception isn’t sanctioned—except when it deals with an enemy of God.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode94 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

The times we are living in now with COVID-19, being quarantined and so many deaths and unknowns, fear is a constant. It’s similar to what the disciples faced after Jesus' death. With Jesus gone, they faced unknowns and fear—locked behind doors. But Jesus came to them with a promise of peace.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode93 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

The Day of Atonement was the only time during the year when the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies in the innermost chamber of the Temple (or Tabernacle) to make atonement for the sins of all Israel. On this day, the high priest would remove his official priestly garments, which were very ornate in exchange for a linen garment. Jesus brings this day fully to life with His resurrection and makes this truth personal for your life.For a copy of the show notes visit: www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode92Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode92 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Our identity in Jesus is no longer tied to genealogy records that can be tampered with or lost. We have our names in the Lamb's book of life—our identity is firm. And our identity is tied to our purpose—knowing why God made us and then walking that out. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode91 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Pharaoh ordered two midwives to kill Israelite baby boys. But they defied government order. What these women did was unseen and unknown at the time. But God blessed them beyond measure and used them in a big way.Many times we think it’s the spotlight, the stage, the well-known name that has the biggest impact. Yet it’s often the woman who is quietly doing the work of the Lord behind the scenes who is most esteemed. She is the one blessed with legacy and a name that doesn’t fade away.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode90 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Studies: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11.Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

God used a pagan king's heart to do the work of rallying the people to rebuild God's temple. Maybe you’ve been praying for God to stir up change through someone who YOU think can make change. Perhaps God has someone altogether different in mind. Whether it’s your baby daddy, your hard to deal with boss, co-worker, or a difficult neighbor, God can stir their hearts to actions that will aid in blessings and restoration for you.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode89 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

God used His creative power to make something in His image and it was good. In chapter 11 with the Tower of Babel, man uses his creative power to make something to promote his image.Their aim was to build for themselves a city and tower with its top in the heavens and to make a name for themselves. A main part of their goal was to stop themselves from being dispersed. God didn’t call man to put down roots in one place and build towers. He called them to be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode88 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

The Table of Nations is Noah's descendants through Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The list is probably not complete, but we are given a good picture of the division of our race into three branches.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode87 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

In this re-creation of the world, Noah is a new Adam (see Genesis 9:2-4). And we see again that it doesn’t take long for sin to rear its ugly head. The re-creation (replenishment) of the earth continues with God commanding Noah like he did with Adam, to be fruitful and multiply and a reaffirmation of man’s dominion over animals but not the earth. The words, "and subdue it, which were included in the command to Adam in Genesis 1:28, are left out here with Noah because the world dominion originally assigned to man in Adam had been forfeited by sin. World dominion will only be restored through Jesus Christ the woman's seedIn this new creation, Noah exceeds Adam as he is given kingly authority.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode86 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Interesting how chapter 8 is the chapter of new beginnings and the number 8 symbolizes new beginnings.Noah has been in the ark for months and perhaps felt forgotten because he didn't know how long he’d be in the ark.The Hebrew text uses the word zakar, which means "to remember." In English to "remember" means to mentally recall an event or action, but in the Bible, and especially in reference to God, "to remember" points to the commitment to act upon a previous covenant obligation. God’s remembering proves His faithfulness.God showed that He remembered Noah by causing the waters to decrease and creating a whole new world for him and his family.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode85 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Genesis 7:1 "Then the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation."With this command God extends an invitation, offers perfect provision and provides protection in the midst of sin and judgment.There is no in-between. You either accept the invitation or you don’t. You’re either IN the ark or OUT. Noah is invited because he lived in stark contrast to the world around him. Remember, the imaginations of man were ONLY evil CONTINUALLY.Noah’s righteousness wasn’t based on his goodness but on his faith in God.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode84 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

By saying Noah found God’s grace, it does not mean that he was searching for it and then stumbled upon it. He found God’s grace because God’s eyes were fixated upon him. Noah was not an apostate or one who turned away from God. Instead, it was by the grace of God that he was chosen for the special task of boat building.We are all like Noah: saved by grace through faith.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode83 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Instead of skipping over the genealogy lists, take the time and carefully take in the names and glean details that will aid in better understanding of the book of Genesis overall. This week, we will uncover some gems in the genealogy list. The narratives and the genealogical lists, which are sandwiched between the narratives, vary in length. It’s easy to ignore the lists or consider them to be transitions in the text. Genealogy lists are just as important as the narratives. The author of Genesis has a specific reason for including the lists. The men named in the lists have a role in shaping the context of the narrative, displacing God's promise of the preservation of the "promised seed" and pointing to the coming Messiah.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode82 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Sin always crouches down seeming smaller than it really is. But when that thang (yes, thang!) raises up, it’s way bigger and harder to tame than you first imagined. Don’t be deceived. Sin is a killer. We all have a choice today. Between good and bad. Between living as a thorn bush or a tree of righteousness planted by the rivers. The choice is determined by our actions and response to God. Will we accept the good gift of grace that He’s offered through Jesus and that He offers daily through new mercies. Every day we are making choices—to live for God or ourselves. Choose wisely. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode81 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Most know Genesis 3 because it chronicles the fall of man. But it also contains some other very important truths. Namely that God desired to clothe Adam and Eve in robes of kingly authority. Adam and Eve needed the knowledge of good and evil to rule. But they decided on their own, instead of God providing it when they needed it. This is reminder to us that being part of God's kingdom is about patience and surrender rather than dominance and seizing authority before you're ready for it.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode80 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

God made this world for man to live and flourish. Everything had a divine purpose, which made God declaration it “very good.” The Garden was a place where Adam could walk in purpose and commune with his Creator. But the icing on the cake was another gift—the Sabbath. Sabbath is a gift from God. It shows His generosity towards us.God created a need for Sabbath rest deep within us at creation, which is why it’s so important. We were designed to need this reset in our week — not just our bodies, but our spiritual health as well. When we honor the Sabbath, we declare our faith in God. We say once a week, “I trust You.”Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode79 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the Unfolding Words e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

God’s love is evident in His careful and deliberate act of creation. He took seven days to establish a pattern for us and show His carefulness and attention to detail in creation. His Spirit hovering over creation is a picture of a bird over the nest keeping an eye on the new creation that's about to burst forth. We see gentleness, provision, great care in handling His creation. God's divine council: Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment or ask a question on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode78 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comJoin the Unfolding Words Facebook GroupNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

"But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 4:2-3 (ESV)We can leap because of what the Lord has done and is doing in our lives. For those who fear His name, we have every reason to be joyful, to be unrestrained in our excitement for what He has done for us, to worship Him and enjoy His presence forever. Maybe this past year, you felt constrained by your trials and troubles. But you can rejoice in anticipation knowing that soon you will leap like calves from the stall.Video: Calves frockling on the first day out of the barnReach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode77 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

God does keep His promises, even when we fail to recognize it. He said, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6). Jesus fulfilled these precious promises from God. In Him, God has proven His faithfulness to Israel and to all the world.This season we celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah as well as the miracle of Christ’s birth. Because God keeps His promises, He will save and keep all those who call upon His name through faith in Immanuel, our Messiah Jesus. Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode76 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Consider the fact that Noah preached for more than 100 years while building the ark, but no one besides his family was converted. What does this say about what we often view as successful ministry versus faithfulness to God? So Noah built this ark and looks like his act of faith didn’t draw crowds. But we can’t determine Noah’s success based on our culture’s definition of success. Humans are poor judges of success and failure because use the wrong measuring sticks. For us success equals the rich, the powerful, the influential, and the attractive. But these successes don’t hold the same weight in God’s kingdom. On the other hand, we often determine on failure to equal—the poor, the broken, and the unimportant people. These are often the ones God calls blessed.According to Jesus, it is possible to gain the whole world—to reach success according to the world’s standard—and still fail at life because you lose your soul in the process. At the same time, Jesus declares that it is possible to lose all your possessions, relationships, and status, and yet succeed in what really matters—in your relationship with God.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode75 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Have you ever faced a predicament and wondered how God was going to resolve it? Or even if He was going to resolve it? It can be so easy to want to know what God is up to when we can’t trace His hand.In 2 Kings 6:24–7:20, the city of Samaria, Israel’s political capital, is under siege, and food supplies have run so short that things that are unthinkable to us were sold as food at a premium price. Things became so bad that the people inside the city even began to eat their own children. Elisha announced that the Lord would deliver them overnight and that by the next day, they would find themselves with an abundance of food. However, even with this good news, the king’s officer doubted that such a thing could happen. He was a skeptic and scoffer, and could not wrap his mind around the possibility that God was able to something so big in such a short span of time. God is about to open up the windows of heaven and pour out His blessings on them and He is going to do it in a very unusual way through very surprising people.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode74 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you, so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)In our social media driven world, it’s hard to imagine how this verse fits into our culture today…and why anyone would even want to live a quiet life. The Bible has a lot to say about quiet living. But many people are attracted to flashier subjects like: how to get more followers, how to get your message heard, how to stand out or how God will make your wildest dreams come true.In that phrase "make it your ambition to lead a quiet life", Paul used the two verb forms in almost a contradictory manner. Make it your ambition (from philotimeomai) means to be zealous and strive eagerly, even to consider it an honor, whereas lead a quiet life (from hesuchazo) means to be silent, not speaking out inappropriately, remaining at rest and tranquil. As Christians, a hallmark of our lives should be that we lead peaceful lives, don’t stir up conflict and hostility toward others, which all points to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.Our culture runs counter to Paul’s command to live a quiet life. Worldly ambition excludes quietness and prompts to constant quests for greatness. The apostle's admonition really means, "be ambitious not to be ambitious." Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode73 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comNew Bible Study available Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Purchase it on Amazon.Sign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?" Luke 10:26It’s the same question Jesus is asking you today. How are you to interpret the Bible, and to do so correctly? It isn't as complex as some think. In fact, much of it boils down to common sense and a basic understanding that the Bible is a written document whose forms of expression is similar to other works of literature. When you’re in a predicament, or when you have to draw a line in the sand, instead of asking, “What would Jesus do?” and taking your best guess, ask instead, “What do the Scriptures say?” The same question posed by Jesus. After all, that is what Jesus would say if you asked Him what He would do.Scripture is our sole authority today. It is referred to as the living Word of God and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode72 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?”Jesus likely asked this question in Mark 8:17 out of frustration. In verse 12, the Pharisees argued with him asking for a sign. They were arguing WITH the sign. And He sighed deeply in His spirit. This is a glimpse into Jesus' heart. He came for them to understand. But they didn't. Instead, they seek for a sign when they had such abundant evidence already.No matter what they saw Him do, His disciples still didn’t get it. Jesus had just fed four thousand people with seven loaves of bread and a few fish. And Prior to that, he had fed another 5,000 with just five loaves of bread and two fish, healed a deaf and mute man, cast a demon out of a young girl just by saying the words, and walked on water in front of them while they watched from a storm-tossed boat. What more did they need to see to understand that He was the Son of God?The disciples took things at face value, missing Jesus' meaning. Today, you and I need to take the time to listen deeply.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode71 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

In Matthew 8:26, Jesus asked His followers why they were so afraid their boat would overturn on account of some wind and waves, especially since He was right there in the boat with them. Certainly, if the Son of God was in their midst, they would safely get to the other side of the lake.If they had really understood who He was, they would have understood that no boat that carried Him would be allowed to sink. He was safe in His Father’s hands. By extension, they should have understood they were safe with Him, for they were His chosen followers. This would later give them assurance in the future that they were in God’s hands.Then having initially rebuked the disciples, He rebuked the winds and the sea. By the power of His word the storm was stilled. And immediately there was a great calm, indeed such a sudden calm after a storm that it was beyond the experience of even these hardened fishermen. In that moment they knew that they had seen the Master of wind and wave at work. And they were filled with awe.Just like the disciples, you and I have Jesus with us in every circumstance we encounter. And, He has promised to never leave us or desert us. So, what are we so afraid of? Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode70 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

Do you want to be healed?The verse in John highlights your need to know yourself. When it comes to your illnesses (sickness, mental, spiritual, relational), do you honestly want to be healed? Or have you become so comfortable in what affliction you are facing that it’s become tied to your identity. This is prime time for you to believe God can do the impossible. Maybe it’s time we not only ask Him, but we ask Him to change our hearts to desire the healing. Whatever that healing may look like.Maybe you’ve never considered that you’ve become comfortable in our afflictions (whatever form they take in our life). How many “illnesses” have you accepted as the norm because that’s just he way it’s been. Have you accepted the sickness of unforgiveness because you were wronged? Then you need to pick up your mat. Have you accepted the illnesses of slave to your temptations? Maybe you need to pick up your mat.There are many healings you may need, but first you need to look at your heart and see if the desire is there first? And if it’s not, that’s where you start. Ask Jesus to change your heart to desire the healing you need most. Then pick up your mat and walk it out.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode69 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comSign up for the e-newsletter and receive a free Bible study printable: www.unfoldingwords.com/newsletter-signupConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth Become a Patreon supporter of the show: Patreon.com/unfoldingwords

I'm starting a series on the questions of Jesus. The first one we will be looking at is from Matthew 9:28: "When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Jesus was asking more than whether they believed in the power He had just shown in other people’s situations, or even that whether they believed in theory that he was the Messiah. He was asking whether they believed that He had power to do this…right now…for them.Sometimes it can be easy to believe the theory of who Jesus is, but it can often be harder to believe that He wants to work in your life and in your situation.This is the kind of faith Jesus is looking for though, and it is the kind of faith the blind men display. It is one thing to believe in theory abut another to walk this belief out practically—yet this is exactly what Jesus is seeking.Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode68 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StorePick up a copy of my latest Bible Study: Harvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth

Although our worship of God is no longer limited to the Temple Mount, we still can fall prey to the temptation to climb the high places—to follow the true God by climbing the wrong hill.There are “high places” in our personal lives that must come down if we are to please God. We must continually be transforming ungodly beliefs and behaviors that contradict God’s Word. We must determine to climb up to the high places and destroy them. And whatever is lifted up against the knowledge of the true God we must identify and replace, no matter how comfortable we are with it or how long it has been around.Questions to ask to determine where your high places exist:1. Do I aim to become like Jesus Christ or like my Christian culture?2. Do I give God my all or do I just give what’s necessary to keep up appearances?3. Do my Bible reading, prayer, and other spiritual disciplines serve to draw me to Him—or are they convince me (and others) that I’m spiritual?Show notes: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode67Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode67 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StoreHarvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth

When tellers or retail workers learn about counterfeits, they don’t study fake bills. Instead, they study real ones. Fake ones can change every day. But the real government-issued ones set the standard. The same for us who walk with God. We can’t study every false teaching, doctrine, minister or person. We have to go to the source—the Scriptures in order to know what is right and what is wrong. Elisabeth Elliot, the late speaker and teacher, said “The Word of God I think of as a straight edge, which shows up our own crookedness. We can't really tell how crooked our thinking is until we line it up with the straight edge of Scripture.”Show notes: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode66Reach Out and ChatJoin the conversation on social media by chatting about the show with the hashtag: #unfoldingwordsAlso, leave a comment on: http://www.unfoldingwords.com/blog/episode66 or email antracia@unfoldingwords.comConnect with me on social media:Instagram http://www.instagram.com/unfoldingwordsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/unfolding_wordsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/unfoldingwords If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcastshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfolding-words/id1390433611?mt=2 andkindly leave a 5-star rating, a review and be sure to subscribe!Shop for truth on a tee at my Unfolding Words Etsy StoreHarvest of Kindness: A Study of Ruth