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The World Has Been a MessBriefly Explain The Fall of Man in Genesis 3 and free will.Evil is real: Richard Foster says, “God becomes a reality when he becomes a necessity.”  Dark valleys make God more real to us. The world is not how it was designed to be.“No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good.” C.S. LewisWe all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6This is why human history is littered with violence, deceit, adultery, lies, greed, grabs at powerThis is why our family tree has that in itThis is why you and I have that in usThe Bible says in Romans 3:10-11“There is no one righteous, not even one; 11  there is no one who understands there is no one who seeks God.We all follow something or someone… Yourself? Sheep gone astray. The Lord Is MY ShepherdThe Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2  He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3  he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk    through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,    for you are with me; your rod and your staff, Psalm 23:1-4All of us will walk through valleys in our lives: What gets us through them is the Good Shepherd.You can go at it alone… or with your friends, or family… But at some point,the valley of the shadow of Death will consume you. You will win…When you have Jesus as your shepherd… You know he will lead you to green pastures.He will lead you to still waters, he will restore your soulMOST PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD ARE MORE CONCERNED WITH WHO THEY ARE RATHER THAN WHOSE THEY ARE… This is the most important decisionA Stable Life is Built on a Stable Foundation“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”  Matthew 7:24-27

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6This beatitude follows naturally from the ones before it: the one who is spiritually poor, who mourns over his sin, and who is meek and humble before God--that one will hunger and thirst for the righteousness he lacks. He knows himself to be sinful, impure, and vile before God--and he longs to be clothed in the perfect holiness of Christ.Hunger and thirst are not mere desires--they are desperate cravings. Jesus speaks here of one who longs, not for worldly gain or fleeting pleasures, but for perfect righteousness--a righteousness he knows that he does not possess in himself. This is not the cry of the self-righteous Pharisee who boasts in his own morality and goodness--but the cry of a person who has learned that he has not one good thing in himself, and now yearns for that perfect righteousness which Jesus wrought out by His perfect life, and credits to the believing sinner.What is this righteousness? It is first, the "imputed" righteousness of Christ--that perfect obedience and sinless life credited to the believing sinner by God. We hunger to be justified before God, not by good works, for we have none--but by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. But it is also the "imparted" righteousness of a holy life--a deep longing to be made practically righteous, to be holy, to walk in obedience, to hate what God hates--and to love what He loves. This hunger is not a passing feeling or emotion, but an abiding and powerful longing. This continuous hungering and thirsting for righteousness, is an indelible mark of every true believer. The world hungers for we

Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-6This sermon is part of our current series: Not by MightRecorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: March 30, 2025Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2024 — Bethany Radio

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. - 1 Corinthians 3:6This week, Jamie interviews Tiffany Smith, First Lady of Apostolic Lighthouse of Dayton, Ohio.In this episode, she shares powerful testimonies and stories of how God is using outreach programs to impact their city. This inspiring episode will leave you stirred to go out and win a soul for God.

SOFTWAR Audiobook - Chapter 4 Part 5Chapters:0:00:00 - Section 4.100:00:14 - Section 4.10.10:10:54 - Section 4.10.20:18:27 - Section 4.10.30:30:20 - Section 4.110:31:13 - Section 4.11.10:48:59 - Section 4.11.20:54:31 - Section 4.11.31:01:16 - Section 4.11.41:06:47 - Section 4.11.51:20:57 - Section 4.11.61:26:36 - Section 4.121:26:53 - Section 4.12.11:32:15 - Section 4.12.21:42:07 - Section 4.12.31:50:24 - Section 4.12.42:02:49 - Section 4.12.52:12:59 - Section 4.12.6This is an unofficial audio recording of "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason P. Lowery. Read by WiseHODL.Download the SOFTWAR PDF: https://mega.nz/file/D0hzgCpb#qo07-vUqP-0YkjUKt92ioPNzo08ayEu3RwvWfsXRH8wSupport this show on value-for-value platforms: https://www.fountain.fm/show/dqYmpfWuMQ10OXOsNvyvFollow me on Nostr: npub10mtatsat7ph6rsq0w8u8npt8d86x4jfr2nqjnvld2439q6f8ugqq0x27hf

The ONLY Way to HeavenJohn 14:1-6This sermon was preached at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 1, Looking at Life and Circumstances, pg. 6This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/transforming-pain-and-pleasure-into-spiritual-calm-and-bliss/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Regarded as the country and the worlds most recognised Voice Over Artists, Peter Dickson has entertained the country for over five decades with his voice being recognisable on programmes including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and All Star Family Fortune, but prior to that he enjoyed a successful career on the radio, presenting shows for BBC Radio 2, Melody FM and Star 106.6This time round Peter sits down with Luke to share stories about his five decade career - from reading the news and announcing on BBC Radio Ulster, to getting an attachment for BBC Radio 2. Watching some of his heroes broadcast to the nation and presenting Nightride and Nightcap for the Network. How meeting Steve Wright in the BBC Canteen lead to joining his afternoon show with the character Mr Mad. Launching Melody FM and Star 106.6 and how The Name Voice Over Man was born from Steve Wright's Radio 1 Breakfast Show.Big Thank you to Andy Walmsey, Radio Moments, Paul Jenner, Radio Rewind and Aircheck Downloads for the use of content and Alan Dedicoat for arranging the interview.

“To Keep Them in the Right Way”Moroni 1–6This week we are reading in the Book of Moroni. He is going to teach us all about priesthood ordinances! Do you guys want to play a game and guess one of the ordinances he teaches us about? This week you will learn:I can follow Jesus Christ despite opposition.Taking the sacrament helps me draw closer to Jesus Christ.Disciples of Jesus Christ care for each other's souls.I take the sacrament to show that I will always remember Jesus Christ.We go to church to take the sacrament and support each other.Welcome to the Come Follow Me Kids Podcast! This is a scripture study podcast for children. Specifically; this is a Come Follow Me for Kids - focused on helping your kids learn the gospel! We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and we create this podcast for primary aged children (ages 2-12) following along with the church's Come Follow Me Manual. We are a game play podcast and engage and entertain children through fun interactive games and stories. This year we are a Book of Mormon Come Follow Me Study podcast for children. We hope you enjoy listening! If your children would like to be guests on our podcast email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com and we will send you an assignment for a future week. We are also happy to give your child a baptism shout out as well! Just email us their name, city, and ward and we will give them a baptism way to go! We are not officially affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and refer you to their website for any questions regarding doctrine or gospel information.

Jesus Is Better | Acceptable Worship | Hebrews 13:1-6This year, we're on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych begins the better closing of the sermon we've been talking about for the past twelve chapters.

Malachi #8 - Rewards for A Faithful RemnantRead: Malachi 3:13 to 4:6This is the last of studies in the Book of Malachi, and the last in the series of studies in the Minor Prophets. Malachi has accused the Jews of disobedience to the God who created them, and who rescued them from slavery. Yet God does promise rewards to those who serve him, - who serve him for the right reasons… Who serve him because they love him, and are grateful for his mercy and his salvation. What we want to ask in this podcast is, what are those rewards - rewards for the faithful people of God right here in this world? Malachi will help us to find out. -oOOo-Thank you for listening to this series of Bible Studies on the Minor Prophets, and I hope you have found it helpful. I'm taking a few weeks off, - (the Saturday sermon slot will continue), and I'll be back soon on Tuesdays, with a new series on human sexuality - perhaps THE biggest challenge faced by Christians in these last days. Our theme music for the Minor Prophets series is called TRISTE, and it was written and performed by Ori Vidislavski, and licensed for this podcast by www.neosounds.com. I hope you enjoyed it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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*warning: we discuss sex crimes and murder in this episode. In 1979, a gruesome and heinous crime is committed against a woman, who was simply trying to live her life to the fullest. Olympic National Park would host is very first murder inside park bounds, and thankfully, the violent offender would be captured quickly. Of course we want to consider national parks a safe place and think that if anything's going to happen, it would be more nature related than that of another human being coming into this beautiful space and shrouded it with evil. Join Kayla and Caitlin as they discuss this case, the crime and get slightly off topic on consent. The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Pre-order of new merch coming soon: Shop Merch here!Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, BOOK CLUB, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy. A Rage to Kill: volume 6This is an affiliate link- thank you for supporting the podcast!Sources:AAC, NPS History, “A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases” Volume 6 by Ann Rule

Teen Mom, Young and Pregnant, Season 1, Episode 5 and 6This week, Princess is back to talk about very young mothers.

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1 Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around [Jesus], 2they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. 3(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; 4and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) 5So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written,  6This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me;  7in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.' 8You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”  14Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: 15there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.  21“For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, 22adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. 23All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” 

Heavenly Father wants me to be humble.I will build my foundation on Jesus Christ.The Holy Ghost whispers with a still, small voice.Today we are going to start with a game called fortunately unfortunately. Listen to how our story starts, you will hear some good things and some bad things. Welcome to the Come Follow Me Kids Podcast! This is a scripture study podcast for children. Specifically; this is a Come Follow Me for Kids - focused on helping your kids learn the gospel! We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and we create this podcast for primary aged children (ages 2-12) following along with the church's Come Follow Me Manual. We are a game play podcast and engage and entertain children through fun interactive games and stories. This year we are a Book of Mormon Come Follow Me Study podcast for children. We hope you enjoy listening! If your children would like to be guests on our podcast email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com and we will send you an assignment for a future week. We are also happy to give your child a baptism shout out as well! Just email us their name, city, and ward and we will give them a baptism way to go! We are not officially affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and refer you to their website for any questions regarding doctrine or gospel information. The Rock of Our Redeemer - Helaman 1-6This week we are reading about Kishkumen and The Gadianton Robbers. We also read about Lehi and Nephi being protected.

Want to connect? Send me a quick message here!"Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The Mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:5-6This week, Carrie joins me again to chat about  “In the School of the Holy Spirit.” We continue our conversation about how we can live with a posture that is open and ready to hear and receive the inspirations of the Holy Spirit.  Through greater detachment, intentional silence, perseverance in prayer and a holy curiosity towards the movements of our own hearts, we may be better able to hear the whispers from the Lord. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect :suzanne @latteandlaundry.com

How do we sabbath well? John Mark highlights four common words associated with the word “shabbat”: stop, rest, delight, and worship, showing us how these four words give us clues on how to best open ourselves up to the life God offers us through this practice.Key Scripture Passages: Mark 2v23-28; Mark 3v1-6This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Beverly from Pearland, Texas; Pamela from Coppell, Texas; James from Oceanside, California; Kerri from Tallahassee, Florida; and Maria from Solvang, California. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

Liked this episode? Any questions? Shoot me a text!Have you ever felt like a so-called “failure” in your business because you're not hitting the same revenue milestones as other entrepreneurs you see online? Maybe you're constantly comparing yourself to coaches who seem to "make 6-figures overnight" while you're working to juggle your business with motherhood. What if I told you that you might already be more successful than you realize?As ambitious mom entrepreneurs, we often fall into the trap of defining our success solely by our income - but there's so much more to the story.In this episode, I'm challenging you to redefine what success really means for YOU. We dive deep into:Why the freedom to walk your daughter to school or have lunch with your spouse might be more valuable than a 6-figure launchHow to identify alternative "data points" that show you're already succeeding (even if your revenue isn't where you want it yet)The importance of recognizing different seasons in your business and life (and why comparing your journey to others' is a losing game)My personal reflections on success while on maternity leave with baby #6This is the most crucial mindset shift you need to make so you can stay in the entrepreneurial game long-term. If you're ready to celebrate your wins and feel more fulfilled in your business journey, this episode is a must-listen!Ready to design a business that gives you true freedom and flexibility? For a limited time, you can grab my Maternity Leave Program for just $34 (price increasing soon!). This comprehensive course (dropping in Fall 2024) will show you exactly how to set up systems that allow your business to thrive even when you step away. Head to yaelbendahan.com/maternity to lock in this incredible deal and start creating more freedom in your business and your life!Other programs mentioned: The Non-Woo Mindset MakeoverDon't forget to screenshot this episode, share it on social media and tag me for the chance to win a 1:1 Momentum coaching call with me

Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...What Was the Fruit Adam and Eve Ate?Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-6This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. When Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, what type of fruit did they eat? We explore this wondering with three questions:1. What is it? 2. Why care about it?3. How to produce it? 

Jesus Is Better | We Have a High Priest | Hebrews 8:1-6This year, we're on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych argues that we are easily distracted and offers a remedy found in the reality that “We Have a High Priest.”

Jesus Is Better | Perfection | Hebrews 8:1-6This year, we're on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych talks about the “Better Hope” we have in Jesus Christ through the salvation He brought about.

Sixth Sunday of Easter The Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. First Lesson: Acts 10:44-48 44While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, 46for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, 47“Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. Psalm: Psalm 98 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *        for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm *        has he won for himself the victory. 3 The Lord has made known his victory; *        his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *        and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *        lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, *        with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *        shout with joy before the King, the Lord. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *        the lands and those who dwell therein. 9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *        and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,        when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *        and the peoples with equity. Epistle: 1 John 5:1-6 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, 4for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. 5Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 6This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. Gospel: John 15:9-17 9As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. 12“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command you.15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father.16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

If thee is using a smart phone, tablet or other SMS supported device, click here to send us a text message. Unfortunately we cannot send a text reply, so if thee would like to converse include thy email address.Show notes #09 1 John 4:2-6This wide-ranging podcast opens with a quick review of session eight concerning 1 John 4:2. The podcast then continues with a reexamination of 1 John 4:2-6, which is an additional exploration of biblical translation and interpretation.Interwoven through the rest of the podcast are points on the linguistic and grammatical structure of English in the King James Bible (KJV), contrasted with English today. For instance, the KJV use of a then grammatically correct expression “He is come”, would today be, “He has come.” Regarding 1 John 4:2, one of the basic understandings of early Friends (different from most other Christians) relates to the phrase Jesus Christ has come “in the flesh”. Most Christians see that verse referring to Jesus' being physically in the world, “in the flesh.” However, early Friends understood that phrase “in the flesh” to mean that Jesus had come in our flesh . . . in the believer's flesh. He was, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)This session moves freely, between verses, as questions arise regarding individual verses. The notes below are largely presented in the order in which they come in the podcast: Verse 4“Nikaō” is translated “overcome, conquer”. Early Friends emphasized the concept of Christ being in the follower of Jesus, underscored in: “Greater is He who is in you than he that is in the world.”   Verse 6“Alētheia”, (“truth”) is important in this verse, but should be “Truth” (with a capital “T”), a synonym for “messiah” / “Christ”. Verse 1“Pneuma” (Greek:  breath/wind, i.e., “a moving current”, “movement”) can include these: “the spirit of satan”, “the spirit of the devil”, “the lying spirit”, or “the spirit of the world” (in the negative sense of “world/worldliness”.   Verse 2“Spirit” is frequently capitalized in English when it is referring to God's Spirit. Ancient Greek had only uppercase letters. Lower case letters were introduced only several centuries later.  Verse 6 “Planē” frequently translated “falsehood” in Greek has a basic meaning of “error”, “deceit', “delusion”, “lie" and “deception”.“Martus” means witness, and subsequently also martyr. Our English word, “martyr” is borrowed from it. We cannot gloss over the total commitment of the early church (and also of early Quakers) to be witnesses for Christ, even to the point of a painful, physical death as a martyr.   The advice in our introduction is from page 30 of the Ohio Yearly Meeting's Book of Discipline.Visit us on our website at ohioyearlymeeting.org. Any who might be interested in joining any of the Ohio Yearly Meeting Zoom online studies should check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. All are welcome!We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes. Contact us through our website, or email us at OYMConservative@gmail.com.

SOFTWAR Audiobook - Chapter 4 Part 2 (Sections 4.5 - 4.7)Chapters:0:00:00 - Section 4.50:02:29 - Section 4.5.10:11:40 - Section 4.5.20:19:39 - Section 4.5.30:24:56 - Section 4.5.40:41:57 - Section 4.5.50:47:15 - Section 4.5.60:58:44 - Section 4.5.71:17:11 - Section 4.5.81:19:26 - Section 4.61:20:00 - Section 4.6.11:32:55 - Section 4.6.21:38:02 - Section 4.6.31:42:15 - Section 4.71:42:30 - Section 4.7.11:49:44 - Section 4.7.21:58:54 - Section 4.7.32:07:21 - Section 4.7.42:09:39 - Section 4.7.52:12:53 - Section 4.7.6This is an unofficial audio recording of "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason P. Lowery. Read by WiseHODL.Download the SOFTWAR PDF: https://mega.nz/file/D0hzgCpb#qo07-vUqP-0YkjUKt92ioPNzo08ayEu3RwvWfsXRH8wSupport this show on value-for-value platforms: https://www.fountain.fm/show/dqYmpfWuMQ10OXOsNvyvFollow me on Nostr: npub16as8gepztj9tvyx6n9y4h3cv3gaytgpl3g32jhcxlj6mcss72uaqjwg2tf

They are on their way to “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled…and unfading, kept in heaven for you.”Monday • 4/15/2024 •Monday of the 3rd Week of EasterThis morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Exodus 18:13-27; 1 Peter 5:1-14; Matthew 1:1-17; 3:1-6This morning's Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum(“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

Sermon Series: A Jesus People Pt. 6This week Pastor Andrew teaches on how to be a people of boldness for Jesus. Lets be a church that will break loose of the spirit of fear and live in the reality of our new identity in Christ - empowered with love and a sound mind.

Jesus Is Better | He is Better than Moses | Hebrews 3:1-6This year, we're on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today's sermon, our Discipleship pastor Joanne DiLeo teaches us and compelling us to set our gaze on Him.

SOFTWAR Audiobook - Chapter 4 Part 1 (Sections 4.1 - 4.4)Chapters:0:00:00 - Chapter 40:00:16 - Section 4.10:09:36 - Section 4.20:09:50 - Section 4.2.10:13:51 - Section 4.2.20:27:36 - Section 4.30:27:51 - Section 4.3.10:40:49 - Section 4.3.20:48:51 - Section 4.40:49:08 - Section 4.4.10:53:40 - Section 4.4.21:01:55 - Section 4.4.31:17:54 - Section 4.4.41:38:16 - Section 4.4.51:41:50 - Section 4.4.6This is an unofficial audio recording of "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason P. Lowery. Read by WiseHODL.Download the SOFTWAR PDF: https://mega.nz/file/D0hzgCpb#qo07-vUqP-0YkjUKt92ioPNzo08ayEu3RwvWfsXRH8wSupport this show on value-for-value platforms: https://www.fountain.fm/show/dqYmpfWuMQ10OXOsNvyvFollow me on Nostr: npub16as8gepztj9tvyx6n9y4h3cv3gaytgpl3g32jhcxlj6mcss72uaqjwg2tf

Support Common Prayer Daily @ PatreonVisit our Website for more www.commonprayerdaily.com_______________EpiphanyAnd nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.Isaiah 60:3 ConfessionOfficiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws.We have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and apart from your grace, there is no health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.Officiant: Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen. The Lord's PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Invitatory & PsalmsOfficiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant & People: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. EpiphanyThe Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him. Venite Psalm 95:1-7Come, let us sing to the Lord; *let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.For the Lord is a great God, *and a great King above all gods.In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * and the heights of the hills are his also.The sea is his, for he made it, *and his hands have molded the dry land.Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * and kneel before the Lord our Maker.For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice! Psalm 23 Dominus regit me.1The Lord is my shepherd  *therefore can I lack nothing.2He shall feed me in a green pasture *and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.3He shall convert my soul *and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake.4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil *for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me.5Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me *thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full.6But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life *and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 24 Domini est terra1The earth is the Lord's, and all that therein is  *the compass of the world, and they that dwell therein.2For he hath founded it upon the seas *and prepared it upon the floods.3Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord *or who shall rise up in his holy place?4Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart *and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.5He shall receive the blessing from the Lord *and righteousness from the God of his salvation.6This is the generation of them that seek him *even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob.7Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors *and the King of glory shall come in.8Who is the King of glory *it is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle.9Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors *and the King of glory shall come in.10Who is the King of glory *even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. The LessonsProverbs 6:12-19 English Standard Version12 A worthless person, a wicked man,    goes about with crooked speech,13 winks with his eyes, signals with his feet,    points with his finger,14 with perverted heart devises evil,    continually sowing discord;15 therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly;    in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.16 There are six things that the Lord hates,    seven that are an abomination to him:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,    and hands that shed innocent blood,18 a heart that devises wicked plans,    feet that make haste to run to evil,19 a false witness who breathes out lies,    and one who sows discord among brothers.Officiant: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God. You are God(Te Deum laudamus)You are God: we praise you;You are the Lord: we acclaim you;You are the eternal Father:All creation worships you.To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.The glorious company of apostles praise you.The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you;Father, of majesty unbounded,your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father.When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin's womb. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. You are seated at God's right hand in glory.We believe that you will come and be our judge.Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting. Ephesians 5:1-14 English Standard Version5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,“Awake, O sleeper,    and arise from the dead,and Christ will shine on you.”Officiant: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God. A Song of Praise(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three Young Men, 29-34)Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; * you are worthy of praise; glory to you.Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; * on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you, beholding the depths; * in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever. The CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The PrayersOfficiant: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Officiant: Let us pray The SuffragesShow us your mercy, O Lord;And grant us your salvation.Clothe your ministers with righteousness;Let your people sing with joy.Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care;And guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others. Epiphany 2 (Anglican Prayer Book)ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, you who rule over all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the prayers of your people, and grant us your peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.A Collect for PeaceO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.A Collect for GraceLord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.For MissionAlmighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. ThanksgivingsThe General ThanksgivingAlmighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.A Prayer of St. ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. ConclusionThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

SOFTWAR Audiobook - Chapter 1Chapters:0:00:00.000 - Chapter 10:00:27.390 - Section 1.10:06:56.864 - Section 1.20:07:13.775 - Section 1.2.10:16:57.785 - Section 1.2.20:22:48.359 - Section 1.2.30:38:37.632 - Section 1.2.40:41:48.386 - Section 1.30:42:01.833 - Section 1.3.10:47:27.619 - Section 1.3.20:55:08.056 - Section 1.3.31:00:31.530 - Section 1.3.41:04:33.567 - Section 1.3.51:07:47.352 - Section 1.3.61:14:12.813 - Section 1.3.71:23:15.131 - Section 1.3.81:26:15.659 - Section 1.41:26:30.130 - Section 1.4.11:27:35.519 - Section 1.4.21:32:29.046 - Section 1.4.31:39:47.771 - Section 1.4.41:42:49.730 - Section 1.4.51:50:26.978 - Section 1.51:50:32.840 - Section 1.5.11:55:16.539 - Section 1.5.21:56:41.808 - Section 1.5.31:58:48.678 - Section 1.5.42:02:29.684 - Section 1.5.52:06:20.653 - Section 1.5.6This is an unofficial audio recording of "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason P. Lowery. Read by WiseHODL.Download the SOFTWAR PDF: https://mega.nz/file/D0hzgCpb#qo07-vUqP-0YkjUKt92ioPNzo08ayEu3RwvWfsXRH8wSupport this show on value-for-value platforms: https://www.fountain.fm/show/dqYmpfWuMQ10OXOsNvyvFollow me on Nostr: npub16as8gepztj9tvyx6n9y4h3cv3gaytgpl3g32jhcxlj6mcss72uaqjwg2tf

Scripture Reading: Acts 3 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time for prayer, at three o'clock in the afternoon. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried up, who was placed at the temple gate called “the Beautiful Gate” every day so he could beg for money from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple courts, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked directly at him (as did John) and said, “Look at us!” 5 So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, stand up and walk!” 7 Then Peter took hold of him by the right hand and raised him up, and at once the man's feet and ankles were made strong. 8 He jumped up, stood and began walking around, and he entered the temple courts with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 All the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and they recognized him as the man who used to sit and ask for donations at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with astonishment and amazement at what had happened to him.11 While the man was hanging on to Peter and John, all the people, completely astounded, ran together to them in the covered walkway called Solomon's Portico. 12 When Peter saw this, he declared to the people, “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us as if we had made this man walk by our own power or piety? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate after he had decided to release him. 14 But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a man who was a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this fact we are witnesses! 16 And on the basis of faith in Jesus' name, his very name has made this man—whom you see and know—strong. The faith that is through Jesus has given him this complete health in the presence of you all. 17 And now, brothers, I know you acted in ignorance, as your rulers did too. 18 But the things God foretold long ago through all the prophets—that his Christ would suffer—he has fulfilled in this way. 19 Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out, 20 so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you—that is, Jesus. 21 This one heaven must receive until the time all things are restored, which God declared from times long ago through his holy prophets. 22 Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must obey him in everything he tells you. 23 Every person who does not obey that prophet will be destroyed and thus removed from the people.' 24 And all the prophets, from Samuel and those who followed him, have spoken about and announced these days. 25 You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed.' 26 God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”Main ThemesThe MiracleThe SettingWe learn in chapter 2 that believers pray daily in the temple. (This means they prayed in the temple courts, not literally inside the temple.) So, chapter 3 opens with a predictable scene—Peter and John find themselves going to the temple to pray (3:1). We can safely assume they were going to participate in a corporate prayer meeting (as opposed to a time of personal prayer).We are aware that at some point synagogues established three prayer times during the day. We have evidence from early Christian writers that Christians continued this practice for a while. Even in Acts we read of three times of prayer: 9:00 AM (Acts 2:15), noon (Acts 10:9), and 3:00 PM (Acts 3:1). There is some doubt that the synagogue tradition was firmly in place at the time of Acts chapter 3, but most agree that was the case.We might ask ourselves: What did these times of corporate prayer look like? It may have included corporate singing of Psalms and other worship, a person leading everyone in prayer, and everyone praying differently but simultaneously.We might also ask ourselves: How long did the miracle and Peter's preaching (which we are about to discuss) take? We learn at the beginning of chapter 4 that Peter and John are arrested towards evening, and recall that Peter and John head towards the temple around 3 PM. So, the miracle and subsequent preaching probably lasted about 3 hours. Although this may be obvious to the reader already, we should note that the speeches we read in Acts are obviously summaries. Luke records the main points made by Peter.The Lame Man and the GateAs the believers head to the temple to pray, they run across a lame man who was placed at the temple gate daily. As a quick historical note, we are not certain at which gate he was placed. Ancient sources do not specify which gate was popularly called “the Beautiful Gate.” We are able to ascertain that it referred to either the Nicanor Gate (which led from the Court of the Gentiles into the Court of Women) or the Shushan Gate at the eastern wall. Since the fifth century, the tradition has been that “the Beautiful Gate” referred to the Shushan Gate, but that tradition may not be reliable.Of more relevance than which gate is being described is the fact that the lame man was at a gate. Because of his defect, he may not have been allowed to go any further into the temple. Also, temple gates were useful for begging since they were frequented by many people. Moreover, one may assume that people at the temple were a more charitable audience than elsewhere. Finally, we must keep in mind the lame man's dismal situation. Begging (considered highly shameful) would have been his only way to provide for himself. There was no other social safety net. As a scholar points out, the poor in ancient cities were “ill-fed, housed in slums or not at all, ravaged by sickness,” and with little hope of social betterment.The ExchangeThe lame man begins the exchange with the apostles on the basis of his need—he requests money. Truly, he requested alms—money given to the poor as an act of charity—but our translation uses money because the term alms is unfamiliar to current readers. Giving alms was viewed as honorable by Judaism.The lame man's request opens the door for a dramatic demonstration of the gospel. The Old Testament strongly emphasized the charitable treatment of the disabled. Consider, for example:You must not curse a deaf person or put a stumbling block in front of a blind person. You must fear your God; I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:14“Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!” Deuteronomy 27:18Like I have pointed out many times before, the gospels are replete with commands to help the poor.Most importantly, according to the Old Testament, healing of the sick would be a sign of the messianic era. Consider Isaiah:Tell those who panic, “Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge; with divine retribution he comes to deliver you.” Then blind eyes will open, deaf ears will hear. Then the lame will leap like a deer, the mute tongue will shout for joy; for water will burst forth in the wilderness, streams in the arid rift valley. Isaiah 35:4-6)In the Old Testament, the lame also work as a type for the mistreated people of God:Look, at that time I will deal with those who mistreated you. I will rescue the lame sheep and gather together the scattered sheep. I will take away their humiliation and make the whole earth admire and respect them. Zephaniah 3:19So, Peter healing a lame man works on a literal level—it is an astonishing miracle that validates his credentials as one sent by God—and on a narrative level—the story of redemption has reached the messianic era in which the people of God will be gathered.The Disclaimer—No MoneyUpon the lame man's request, Peter and John clarify that they do not have any money. (The phrase “silver and gold” simply means money, “minted coins.”) Although this is nothing but a footnote in the story, we should notice that as the believers shared all their possessions with one another (see chapter 2), the apostles do not seem to have been enriched. Also, this distinguishes Peter and John from magicians of that time, who took payment for their services.The MiracleJesus' NamePeter begins the miracle by giving credit to Jesus Christ. Jesus's name is a key element that recurs throughout this section. It is repeated many times in chapter 3, and its mention continues into chapter 4. This leaves no doubt that the apostles are acting only as agents for the one who sent them—Jesus.We should notice that Peter specifies that he speaks of Jesus “the Nazarene.” This shows a reference to a real, historical figure, and it operates as defiance to popular expectations of greatness. Being from Nazareth was certainly nothing to brag about.How should we understand the use of Jesus' name? For example, in the context of prayer, calling God's name generally means one is addressing God. For example:Now Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 So he said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, may your name be honored; may your kingdom come. . . .” Luke 11:1-2But in prayer, one is also calling on the Lord himself to act. Consider how the Lord's prayer continues:Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And do not lead us into temptation. Luke 11:3-4Invocations of God's name could be directed at people or at least with people as the intended audience to prove who is acting. Consider Elijah challenging the prophets of Baal:“Then you will invoke the name of your god, and I will invoke the name of the Lord. The god who responds with fire will demonstrate that he is the true God.” All the people responded, “This will be a fair test.” 1 Kings 18Consider also David's blessing of the people of God in the name of the Lord. This probably means he was calling on the Lord to the bless them.When David finished offering burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the Lord's name. 1 Chronicles 16:2So, when Peter asks the lame man to walk “in the name of Jesus Christ,” he may be pointing to who is doing the miracle.We could also understand calling on the Lord's name slightly differently. Both in Jewish and Gentile tradition, we can find brokers (i.e., representatives or messengers) using the name of their patron to denote on whose authority they speak or act. So, to say “in the name of Jesus Christ” is to say, “as a representative of Jesus Christ.” We find this (or a very similar) use of the expression in the Gospel of John when praying in Jesus' name (John 14:13; 15:16; 16:23-24). In John, praying “in one's name” evokes praying “on the merits of,” or because of, another's status before the one entreated (much like Israel seeking favor before God on account of their ancestors' favor).Notice that under either interpretation of using the Lord's name, it is Jesus or through the power of Jesus that the miracle happens. The difference is whether the apostle works as an announcer of what Jesus is doing or as the agent through whom Jesus acts.We should also notice that Peter does not use a particular ritual. For pagans, God's favor could be sought by using very specific rituals that needed perfect execution. Jewish ritual was less particular, but correctly implementing the ritual remained important, leading to conflicts between, for example, Pharisees and Sadducees. Peter also does not employ techniques or ingredients that would lend themselves to be interpreted as magic. The only ingredient, so to speak, is the power and authority of Jesus.The HealingPeter clasps the lame man's right hand—typically a sign of agreement or covenant in the ancient world. Given the man's low social status, this denotes acceptance and kindness on Peter's part. Peter helps him up.The miracle is emphatically evident. The man jumps up and immediately walks. Then we are told repeatedly that he “walks around,” walks and leaps,” and all saw him “walking.” The miracle works as a sign that draws attention to the message about to be preached.Why is the miracle so effective? Those at the temple recognized this man as the one “who used to sit and ask for donations.” Since he had been lame from birth, we can conclude he had been placed there daily for a very long time.Moreover, if we are correct in concluding that the lame man could venture no further into the temple due to his disability, the fact that the man enters the temple courts to praise God is significant. His barrier to experience God has been removed by the power and grace of Jesus.The SpeechThe SettingPetter delivers his speech at Solomon's Portico. It was a long outdoor hallway supported by pillars on the east of a pre-Herodian structure, which overlooked the steep Kidron Valley. Apparently Solomon's Portico was a traditional place for Christians to meet and preach; we read about it in Acts (Acts 3:11; 5:12) and in John 10:23.The MessageWhodunit?Peter begins his sermon by correcting an apparent misunderstanding by the crowd. He makes clear that the cause of the healing is Jesus, not himself.Wonder-workers were common at the time, and they were often understood as sorcerers. Clarifying that Jesus was the source of the miracle, along with other passages in Acts (e.g., Acts 8:7-13, 18-24; 19:11-20) work as an antimagical apologetics. These are miracles done by God, Peter is pointing out, not magical works done by Peter's power or cunning. Moreover, Peter is separating himself from certain Jewish traditions that held holy men had power to make certain things happen. (Pagans had a similar notion, believing that piety could lead to spiritual power. For example, Romans believed that their sacrifices could expiate the gods and that their continued worship could even make the gods embarrassed to continue in anger against Rome.)Unlike a sorcerer or a man acting by his own piety-fueled power, Peter points to Jesus and immediately says the following::The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate after he had decided to release him.In other words, the main proposition of the speech is that the God of Israel who acted to resurrect Jesus is continuing to act.The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob“The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” was a familiar Jewish expression, derived from the biblical revelation to Moses recorded in the book of Exodus. It appears multiple times in Exodus and the Old Testament, but probably the most memorable mention is in the scene of the burning bush.Now Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to the mountain of God, to Horeb. The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush. He looked, and the bush was ablaze with fire, but it was not being consumed! So Moses thought, “I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?” When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to look, God called to him from within the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” God said, “Do not approach any closer! Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” He added, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Then Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God. Exodus 3:1-6This title for God was common in Jesus' time, appearing in Jewish prayers and benedictions, making it one of the most familiar titles for God. Someone who had read both of Luke's works would remember that Jesus had used this title before—once before. Jesus defended the resurrection of the dead with this very title and the very scene of the burning bush, concluding:But even Moses revealed that the dead are raised in the passage about the bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live before him.” Then some of the experts in the law answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well!” For they did not dare any longer to ask him anything. Luke 20:37-40There seems to be no coincidence that Peter uses that same title for God to preach about restoration as Jesus did to preach about resurrection. The God who demonstrated his faithfulness to the patriarchs in the exodus would be faithful to his promise to raise them from the dead; God demonstrated that faithfulness in raising Jesus from the dead; so, one can expect God to deliver on his promises of restoration as well.The Servant, the Holy and Righteous One, the Originator of LifeBecause I have discussed some of these Old Testament allusions in many occasions, I will provide only a brief summary of what the titles used for Jesus are meant to evoke in the listeners' minds.The term servant along with the theme of glorification almost inarguably points to Isaiah' servant.Look, my servant will succeed! He will be elevated, lifted high, and greatly exalted—(just as many were horrified by the sight of you) he was so disfigured he no longer looked like a man; his form was so marred he no longer looked human—so now he will startle many nations. Kings will be shocked by his exaltation, for they will witness something unannounced to them, and they will understand something they had not heard about. Who would have believed what we just heard? When was the Lord's power revealed through him? He sprouted up like a twig before God, like a root out of parched soil; he had no stately form or majesty that might catch our attention, no special appearance that we should want to follow him. He was despised and rejected by people, one who experienced pain and was acquainted with illness; people hid their faces from him; he was despised, and we considered him insignificant. But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done. He was wounded because of our rebellious deeds, crushed because of our sins; he endured punishment that made us well; because of his wounds we have been healed. Isaiah 52:13 – 53-5“The Holy One” was especially a title for God himself in both the Old Testament and in early Judaism. In a context that draws heavily on Isaiah, the “holy one” title could imply deity (“Holy One” appears thirty times in Isaiah, including for God as Israel's savior and “redeemer” in the servant contexts). The title could also function as an acceptable title for one of God's servants when conjoined with “of God.” In the case of Acts 3, that seems like a difficult interpretation to hold.“Righteous one” is not a common expression for Christ later in the New Testament. (Although we see some uses, such as in 1 John 1-2. It says, “But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One, and he himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our sins but also for the whole world.”) So why is this title for Jesus used in Acts?In Acts, the title of righteous one is used exclusively when preaching to Jerusalem audiences, which is perhaps a clue as to its intended meaning. Calling Jesus the “righteous one” heightens both the contrast with Barabbas the “murderer” and the guilt of those who denied Jesus. It also fits one of Luke's central themes: Jesus was innocent. Moreover, the term “righteous servant” appears in the servant song of Isaiah (Isaiah 53:11), solidifying the connection between the term “servant” and Isaiah's servant.“Prince of life,” “Founder of life,” or as our translation puts it, “Originator of life” is antonomasia—a title that substitutes the name of a person. Examples in other contexts would be referring to Shakespeare as the Bard or to Lebron James as the GOAT.In Peter's speech, we see a recurring contrast between life and death, including between he who raised to life and those who kill. Calling Jesus the Originator of life is a great rhetorical device to emphasize that contrast. Also, a biblically literate listener would probably recall Deuteronomy 30:“Look! I have set before you today life and prosperity on the one hand, and death and disaster on the other. What I am commanding you today is to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to obey his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances. Then you will live and become numerous and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are about to possess. However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods, I declare to you this very day that you will certainly perish! You will not extend your time in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. Today I invoke heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live! I also call on you to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Deuteronomy 30:15-20There is much debate about exactly to interpret the word translated as prince, founder, or originator (ἀρχηγός). The term appears frequently in the Septuagint to refer to heads of clans—hence the translations prince and founder. The term could apply to authors or originators of something, or the “initiator” of something. However, for readers steeped more in biblical Greek than in Greek tradition, the image of leadership would be dominant. Jesus is thus the hero leading the way to the historic goal of achieving eternal life, and as such fulfills the promises and inaugurates the opportunity for the eschatological era of blessing. In the words of other New Testament passages, he is the “firstborn” from the dead, who thereby guarantees life to the rest of his people. Perhaps a great translation of ἀρχηγός is “pioneer,” but modern scholars find “pioneer” to be on the list of icky words (for reasons I am sure you could guess).Believe, Repent, and Then . . . The Messiah's ReturnVerses 15 through 21 sounds quite similar to the speech in chapter 2, so I will not discuss them in detail except for the conspicuous differences. By differences, I do not mean inconsistencies. I mean the two speeches are not identical and we learn some distinct information.As in the prior chapter, Peter tells the Jewish audience that they killed Jesus, their divine king sent by God, yet God raised him from the dead, a fact to which the apostles are witnesses. In chapter 2 Peter points to the audience as witnesses of God's miracles (as opposed to the apostles). But in chapter 3 Peter quickly points out that the audience has now witnessed a miracle. The crowd was familiar with the lame man who was healed, making this charge effective. All in all, the setup of the message in chapter 3 is similar to that of chapter 2.The first distinction, albeit in tone and not theology, is in how Peter addresses the crowd's culpability. In chapter 2, Peter emphasizes the guilt of the crowd. In chapter 3, Peter minimizes (although does not remove) their guilt by highlighting their ignorance.Then just like in chapter 2, Peter then clarifies that Jesus' death was according to scripture. Finally, Peter calls the crowd to repentance.The real difference between the two speeches begins in verse 20. What are the fruits of repentance in chapter 2? “Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit'” (Acts 2:38). Peter also tells them to “Save yourselves from this perverse generation!” (Acts 2:40). In short, the result of repentance is forgiveness of sins, receiving the Holy Spirit, and salvation (which in the context of chapter 2 means avoiding judgment).What are the fruits of repentance in chapter 3? “[S]o that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you—that is, Jesus. This one heaven must receive until the time all things are restored, which God declared from times long ago through his holy prophets” (Acts 3:20b-21). Repentance will be followed by “times of refreshing” or what may also be called restoration; and, once sufficient restoration has occurred (“the time all things are restored”) then Jesus will return.This idea of restoration is found throughout the Old Testament prophets. Perhaps the best known passage is in Ezekiel:“‘I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries; then I will bring you to your land. I will sprinkle you with pure water, and you will be clean from all your impurities. I will purify you from all your idols. I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your body and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my Spirit within you; I will take the initiative, and you will obey my statutes and carefully observe my regulations. Then you will live in the land I gave to your fathers; you will be my people, and I will be your God. I will save you from all your uncleanness. I will call for the grain and multiply it; I will not bring a famine on you. I will multiply the fruit of the trees and the produce of the fields, so that you will never again suffer the disgrace of famine among the nations. Then you will remember your evil behavior and your deeds that were not good; you will loathe yourselves on account of your sins and your abominable deeds. Ezekiel 36:24-31Jews during Jesus' day and thereafter linked the idea of turning to God with the restoration of Israel. Many Jewish sources show an expectation that Israel would return to God's law in the last days. Often Jewish teachers, particularly in later rabbinic texts, predicated the end's arrival and Israel's restoration as chronologically contingent on Israel's repentance.Summary and ConclusionsWhat does this tell us about the current age? The opportunity to turn to God is now. The good news is going out to all the nations (see verse 25) that the Lord has already raised the firstborn from the dead. Anyone who trusts the “Pioneer of life” shall reach the same destination. And, one day, when all the people of God have turned to Him, Jesus will return to judge, to heal, to restore, and to reign a world that will be filled with love, peace, and joy.The concept of restoration and Jesus' return also prompts a few questions. Peter's speech claiming that heaven would receive Jesus until the period of restoration echoes Psalm 110:1, which Peter quoted in chapter 2. The psalm says:Here is the Lord's proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” The Lord extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies. Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you. The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.” O Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger. He executes judgment against the nations. He fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield. From the stream along the road he drinks; then he lifts up his head. Psalm 110:1b-7So, will all enemies of Christ be defeated and then Jesus will return? Should we expect the church to advance and (peacefully) conquer all the world, every institution, and every person? Will nearly everyone become a follower of Christ? Some believe this. Other passages in scripture have led most Christian throughout history to temper those expectations, with some taking an opposite, extremely negative view of history's arch. But regardless of how we harmonize scripture, the theme of an advancing church (whether ultimately victorious or not) seems inarguable. Many will come to Christ. The enemies of the church will not prevail against the plan of salvation.The second question we might ask is whether Acts 3 (and other texts, such as Romans 11) means that it is the conversion of Jews (not Gentiles) that will trigger the end—the return of Jesus. Many Christians in the United States hold this view today. Often times, although not always, this view includes the belief that national Israel will be restored and blessed before the final judgment. In other words, that Acts 3 is talking specifically about the ethnic nation of Israel. This partially explains why many conservatives in the United States are committed to supporting the nation of Israel. One may also take a passage like Acts 3 and argue that, for example, Peter seems to intentionally omit the more Israel-centric portions of the Old Testament text he cites, and that at the end of chapter 3 Peter again highlights that the promise of salvation is for all nations. Therefore, restoration involves all the people of God—the Church—and not specifically Jews. (Of course, the arguments for the different theological positions look for evidence all over the Bible. I give examples only from the texts we have recently read so as not to derail our conversation.)So far I have avoided these eschatological topics because people feel very strongly about them. Discussion can easily get heated. My intention behind these brief comments is simply to introduce some of the options available.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" ~Proverbs 22:6This week, we wrap up the RED Heart Series by diving into the last element of a RED Heart, which is to disciple them.  But what does it mean to disciple our children? It means to lead, to train, and to show them the way through the example of our own lives leading them to the perfect and divine teacher Christ himself! And how do we lead them to Christ? "A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way!" - John C. MaxwellIf this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect :suzanne @latteandlaundry.com

Deutsche Bank is a name well known to those of us who follow the Epstein case and once again this money laundering hot spot is popping up in the news. A judge in the United States has given the go ahead for a class action lawsuit against the bank that see's investors looking to recoup losses that they incurred while invested in the bank due to the banks refusal to stop doing business with some of the biggest dirt bags in the world.(commercial at 7:53)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.businessinsider.com/deutsche-bank-us-shareholders-lawsuit-over-russian-oligarchs-jeffrey-epstein-2022-6This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

Deutsche Bank is a name well known to those of us who follow the Epstein case and once again this money laundering hot spot is popping up in the news. A judge in the United States has given the go ahead for a class action lawsuit against the bank that see's investors looking to recoup losses that they incurred while invested in the bank due to the banks refusal to stop doing business with some of the biggest dirt bags in the world.(commercial at 7:53)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.businessinsider.com/deutsche-bank-us-shareholders-lawsuit-over-russian-oligarchs-jeffrey-epstein-2022-6This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

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s4e48Summer on the Mount w/ Van Brooks and guestJoin Van and his special guest as they discuss a brief overview of the 8th week in the Summer on the Mount - Matthew 7:1-6This episode is the 8th of 9 weeks!Subscribe and receive this bonus content from our Sunday morning sermons each week!Read the Sermon on the Mount with us, found in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, throughout the summer of 2023!Check out more podcasts from the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm not sure if I laughed more recording or editing and listening to this episode! Dan and I discuss an archaeological find at Roman settlement in England and hilarity ensues. Enough said... just check this episode out!Link:https://www.businessinsider.com/modern-obsession-hair-removal-traced-back-to-the-romans-2023-6This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Mark 7:24-37 Jesus heads into Gentile territory for the third time, probably seeking rest. Instead he interacts with two desperate people in need.A Syrophonecian woman begs Jesus to heal her daughter, and his response seems offensive to modern ears. Jesus' mission was to the Jews; Gentile territory was out of bounds. Mark 7:24-27The woman's reply pleasantly surprises Jesus, humbly asking for nothing more than dog scraps. Jesus heals from a distance – the only such miracle in the gospel of Mark. Mark 7:28-30Jesus heads back to the Decapolis and heals a man with hearing loss and a speech impediment. This man represents those on the fringe; we don't know whether he's a Jew or a Gentile. Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 35:5-6This section of scripture teaches us that sometimes the people furthest from God end up having the greatest faith.

"He called a little child to him and placed the child among them. And he said: 'Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 18: 2-6This week we chat about the power of viewing life through the eyes of our children. We often get so consumed with correcting behavior, that we may just miss the heart of our child. Join me as I reflect on how we may just need to become like little children, as Jesus instructed, in order to see their hearts more clearly. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect :suzanne @latteandlaundry.com

Today's reading is taken fromA Gathering of Spiritual Riches,by St Tikhon of ZadonskISBN: 978-0-88465-482-7pp. 5 - 6This brand new title is available now from HTB Bookstore, and can be pre-ordered wherever books are sold.More episodes at OrthodoxLife.org/podcast© 2023 Holy Trinity Monastery, Inc.

Today's reading is taken fromA Gathering of Spiritual Riches,by St Tikhon of ZadonskISBN: 978-0-88465-482-7pp. 5 - 6This brand new title is available now from HTB Bookstore, and can be pre-ordered wherever books are sold.More episodes at OrthodoxLife.org/podcast© 2023 Holy Trinity Monastery, Inc.

USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) analyze this weekend's college hockey semifinals in Hockey East, ECAC Hockey and the NCHC and finals in Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, and CCHA. We look at money lines and over/under as well as providing further analysis of the matchups. We also discuss what the line on Alaska making the tournament would look like.This week's games:Hockey East semifinals:Providence (+175) vs. Boston University (-215); o/u 6UMass Lowell (+110) vs. Merrimack (-140); o/u 5ECAC semifinals:Colgate (+275) vs. Quinnipiac (-355); o/u 5Cornell (-110) vs. Harvard (-120) o/u 6NCHC semifinals:Colorado College (+330) vs. Denver (-440); o/u 5North Dakota (+120) vs. St. Cloud State (-150) o/u 6AHA finals:Holy Cross (+135) at Canisius (-165); o/u 5.5B1G finals:Michigan (+140) at Minnesota (-175); o/u 6CCHA finals:Northern Michigan (+190) at Minnesota State (-235); o/u 6This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Today's reading is taken fromA Gathering of Spiritual Riches,by St Tikhon of ZadonskISBN: 978-0-88465-482-7pp. 5 - 6This brand new title is available now from HTB Bookstore, and can be pre-ordered wherever books are sold.More episodes at OrthodoxLife.org/podcast© 2023 Holy Trinity Monastery, Inc.

“His Name shall be called … Everlasting Father”. Isaiah 9:6This one has me stumped.  Why would you call a baby “Everlasting Father”? Son, brother, or uncle might be a better description.  I have some ideas rambling through my mind, but this particular prophecy has captured my imagination this Christmas season. It is a most amazing prophecy concerning Jesus' names 750 years before he was born. A very powerful declaration of the uniqueness of the coming Messiah.Something else has captured my imagination as well.  I was gathering up our Christmas albums to play some Christmas music while decorating our home for the season (Jan is always so creative in making our home “gemütlich” – cozy this time of year!) when I came across a cd labeled: Christmas 1969. I had no recollection of it, so Jan suggested I play it and find out what was on it.  The first sounds I recognized immediately as the Bells of Bethlehem, something as a boy I often experience as we spent our Christmases in Jerusalem.  During Christmas 1969 I was in my freshman year at college, and met up with my sisters during the Christmas break.  Our parents were still in Beirut, Lebanon, and sent us a tape they had recorded for us. Somehow it had been saved to a cd, and I found myself listening to my mother's voice for the first time since she had died in 1976, and my fathers voice since he died in 1990.  I was reliving memories from over 53 years ago: memories of special experiences as a child shared with family growing up in the Middle East. From my baptism in the Jordan River to walking in the places Jesus had walked, our parents had given us a very special childhood.  It was a foundation that would directly impact the rest of my life.  I can see how from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth I have gone sharing about Jesus wherever I went. Seeing people from all walks of life turning from sin to a savior, breaking the devil's chains, and being set free to forgive and to be forgiven.  Family is important and key to the growth of individuals as well as communities and nations. Our father's have great influence on us for good or for bad.  How often do we take on the characteristics of our fathers?  Their influence gives us norms in life. We judge what is normal and foundational by their behavior.  That is not always a good thing.Just because I got the belt when I was a kid, that was how I knew to punish and correct bad behavior.  And that was how I started with my boys as well. It's what I knew, and based on my experience it is what I did.  Believe me, I had to repent of my power methods. But we see Fathers as just a larger extension of our own fathers – domineering, inciting fear (just wait until your father comes home!), absent, disinterested in your life, ruling your life to the smallest detail, etc.  is the mighty God really like that?That kind of a Father is not full of wonder for sure!  If we can adequately describe him, he cannot be the wonder-filled God of this prophecy. Now all of us had sinful parents.  They probably did their best, and we all still messed up, regardless of the effort they made. That, however, does not negate the value and importance of family.  Especially when it comes to learning how to be selfless and other key values to living in community. Family is the foundation of ordered life, something our very self centered society is drifting away from. Kindness in some government circles a very rare commodity. Meanness, anger, gossip, name calling, accusations, and general lack of good manners in social intercourse is the rule of the day. What does that teach our children? Perhaps we need better fathers who can teach their children in word, deed, and by example how to live good lives?  That has always been the cry.  Where are the fathers who do that?  From the beginning of time we see this very need! Whether it is Adam, Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, or evil men like Herod, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Putin who waste lives striving for power… we always need fathers.  But all the fathers are sinful from Adam on. And we don't just need a father for one generation, but for all generations!  Every child needs a father! Every generation needs fathers as well; the need is new with every child born! Our great need is for a a good and an everlasting father! One who has the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of One who is old, but the excitement and joy and discovery of one who is a father for the first time!We each yearn for a father who fits that bill: who loves us unconditionally and continues to pursue us, doesn't abandon us, who is always available wether we need him or not.  We need a steady constant model we can see and follow, but whose thrill of life and joy is so contagious.  Not just a disciplinarian, but an encouraging source of life, help and encouragement. We need someone who is there for us, our children, our grandchildren, and for generations to come!  We need a strong, and compassionate father. A wise and caring,  knowledgeable and understanding father.  My father is no longer here to ask for guidance or insight, or understanding. Where is the father who is dependable, available, and trustworthy?Now you. Ought jump ahead of me and say well God is that kind of a father.  The problem we face however, is that we already have a father. Even if such a person were available how do you adopt them? If I try to sneak into someone else's family, the closest I could get would be stepfather. They might be kind. But I would still be an outsider, a fostered child.  The only way you can be a father, is by giving birth. You see the seed enters the woman and it fertilizes the egg and a baby is the result.  Not a different kind of animal, but one born of the same kind.It is no wonder that Jesus says to Nicodemus in John 3: 3-21: “you must be born again!” If we are born by sinners, then that is the nature we get, but if we are born again by the spirit of God, we have a new Father! The Father Heart of God is ours and it affects all of our life.  The word of God is the seed and when it enters our hearts, and is joined by the Spirit of God, it creates a new creature in the likeness of the everlasting father!  It is all encompassing!

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This Psalm calls down curses upon those who have opposed the Psalmist.See verses 1-8, 26.Sometimes we hear that these prayers were acceptable in the Old Testament but they are not acceptable today.In the OT God's people were encouraged to love their enemies- Exodus 23:4-5; Prov. 25:21-22.In the OT God's people were forbidden from taking personal vengeance- Proverbs 20:22; 24:29.In the NT we find God's people calling down curses upon the wicked- I Cor. 16:22; Galatians 1:8-9; 5:12; Rev. 6:9-10.In the NT we find rejoicing at the fall of evil and wicked people- Rev. 18:20; 19:1-6This is not an effort to eliminate Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-36; Luke 23:34, or Acts 7:59-60 from the Bible. It is an effort to say that prayers of judgement also have their place.These prayers show usThat evil is real- Isaiah 5:20- and that we must be outraged by evil- Psalm 119:104, 128, 163.These prayers do not encourage personal vengeance but they leave things in the hand of God- Psalm 35:13-14; II Timothy 4:14.The prayers are motivated by a desire that God be glorified- Psalm 58:11; 59:13.