Wyong Baptist Church's Podcast

Bible reading. Exodus 19: 1-8 The Israelites arrived at Mount Sinai. Moses went up onto the mountain and God spoke to him and said to tell the people that if they fully obeyed his covenant they would be hie treasured possession. Moses reported this to them and they said "We will do everything the Lord has said". Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.   

Bible reading. Exodus 16: 1-16 The Hebrews have left Egypt. God had parted the Red Sea which had allowed them to cross it. They soon came to a desert, food and water were scarce so the people began to complain to Moses. God heard their complaining and said he would supply food for them. Would they believe him? At twilight that day God sent quail in sufficient numbers to feed all the people. Next day there was a food on the ground like flakes of frost. The people were told to gather enough of the flakes for each person for a day and twice as much on the sixth day, but none on the seventh. This was to see if they would obey God's instructions. We were asked to consider what we would do if we have a "wilderness experience".   

Bible reading Genesis, Chapter 37. Joseph's dreams of his brothers bowing down to him made them hate him, so that when the opportunity arrived, they sold him to traders who then sold him to an Egyptian official.    

Bible reading. 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 The body is made up of many parts. All are necessary and all are important. The church also has members with a variety of gifts and abilities; all are necessary for the church to function the best it can. 

Bible reading. Genesis 32: 22-32 Jacob wrestles with God. God changes Jacob's name to Israel.

Bible reading. Genesis chapter 16 God promised Abram that his offspring would be so many that they would be like the stars in number. His faith in this promise is considered since he and Sarai his wife were old and had no children. 

Bible reading. Genesis 15:1-6 See also Romans 4:1-8 Abram questions God about the promise of an heir.

Bible reading. Genesis 12: 1-9 The journey from God's instruction to Abram to leave his country and go to a land which he would possess is commenced in this message.

Bible reading. John 20: 1-20

The question of whether Jesus' life was a wasted life, since he only lived for 33 years, is considered. The value of this short life is also shown in the Communion Service.

Bible reading. John 19: 17-27 Jesus' mother and her relationship with Jesus are considered, so also is Jesus' final request to John to look after Mary.  Christians belong to the household of God. Scripture has a number of references where we are called  "brothers and sisters". 

Bible reading. Luke 23: 32-43 When Jesus was crucified, two thieves were also crucified along side him. One thief disbelieved who Jesus was because he did not save him from his just punishment; the other realized Jesus to be the Messiah and if he would remember him when he, Jesus, returned to his kingdom. Jesus assured him that he would. We are urged to consider our view of, and attitude toward, Jesus.    

Bible reading. Colossians 1: 3-20 This is the first in a series of messages based on passages of Scripture that will prepare us for the reflection and celebration of Easter. 

Bible readings. Psalm 139: 13-16 and 1 Peter 2: 4-10 Further evidence is given which shows God's great care for his people.

Bible reading. Zephaniah 3: 9-17 Ten positive answers are presented for those who acknowledge Jesus as their Saviour.

Bible reading. Matthew 7:1-7 The final study in the Forgiveness series.

Bible readings. Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:1-4. Forgiveness is discussed including: Is an apology required before forgiveness is offered? Also, the possible therapeutic advantage to the one who forgives. 

Bible readings. Matthew 6:5-14, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37. The following were considered: How is forgiveness defined? What motivates a person to want to forgive another? How can we commence the process of forgiveness? Personal peace can be experienced following genuine forgiveness.

Bible reading. Luke 10: 1-22 Jesus sent 70 disciples out to the villages to tell the people the good news that the kingdom of God was near. They were instructed on how to react if they were well received or if they were rejected.  It is our duty to live and proclaim the Gospel message in our time but not to take it personally if we are rejected.

Bible reading. Psalm 23. A consideration of David's confidence in God. "I have all I need" and "I fear no evil".  

Bible reading. Luke 10:25-37 A religious leader asked Jesus how he could obtain eternal life. Jesus asked him to say what his understanding of the law was. The leader did this and Jesus told him if he lived according to this he would gain eternal life. The leader then asked Jesus who was his neighbour. To explain this, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, then told the leader to act likewise.    

Bible readings. 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27                           Galatians 5: 13-26

Bible reading. Genesis 25: 19 -34 Difficulties in the family are brought about by twin boys who are totally different to each other. 

Bible reading. Romans 12: 1-3 The apostle Paul states that Christians are to be living sacrifices to God. This message encourages us to consider how our individual lives align with this.   

Bible reading. Psalm 23. Resolutions are often made in the New Year. Now is a good time to check how relationship with God is progressing. Is it as good as Psalmist describes in Psalm 23? 

Bible reading. Luke 2: 1-20

Bible reading. 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 The implications are considered if the birth of Jesus is not true. Also, how we should react if it is true. 

Bible reading. Matthew 2: 1-12

Bible reading. Luke 2: 14-20 Some of the many ways in which the coming of Jesus was good news are presented.  

Bible reading. Luke 2: 1-20 The miracle birth of Jesus, whose mother was a virgin is considered along with the work of the Holy Spirit. 

Final episode in the Surrender series. Pastors and congregation members offer their thoughts on how they have benefited from the messages and studies.

Bible reading. Luke 1: 35-38

Bible reading. Mark 10: 17-31 A rich young man valued his personal wealth to be so important that he preferred to keep it rather than give it to the poor, follow Jesus and gain treasure in heaven.  

Bible reading. Acts 2: 42-47 The lifestyle of the early Christians is observed.

Bible reading. Matthew 4: 18-22. Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John who became the first four of his disciples.

Stephen has the courage to tell the religious leaders that Jesus is the promised Messiah and they have killed him just as their ancestors had persecuted the prophets. For his honesty and speaking the truth, Stephen was stoned to death.    

Bible reading. Genesis 12: 1-20. Abram obeys God and leaves his home and people to go to an unknown land. God tells him that all the peoples on earth will be blessed through him. 

Bible reading. Mark 14: 32-42 Spiritual surrender to God is not conceding defeat to an enemy, rather, trusting our very self to our good God.

Bible reading. Acts 3: 1-10 A lame man is healed.

Bible reading. Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. The Parable of the Sower.

Mark 4: 35-41   Jesus calms the storm.

Bible reading. 1 Peter 5: 1-5 God's instructions to Christian leaders.

Bible reading Psalm 139

 The writer of this psalm calls on God's people to praise God for his care and protection for them.

Bible reading. Psalm 104

Bible reading. Psalm 121. God's care of, and help for, His people.

Bible reading Philippians 4.

Bible reading. Philippians 3

Bible reading. Philippians 1

Bible passage. Matthew 28:16-20

Bible reading. Ephesians 4: 1-16