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Kay Hiramine chats with Steve Reiter. Welcome to Holy Smokes, the podcast where we explore the intersections of faith, friendship, fine tobacco, and drinks. In this episode, we are thrilled to have a candid and inspiring conversation with Kay Hiramine, the founder of Holy Smokes, as he joins host Steve Reiter for a rapid-fire discussion. Broadcasting from Papa P's Smoke Shop and Lounge in Franklin, Tennessee, Kay shares his experiences with cigars, recounting unforgettable memories and the profound impact of his faith and community. Kay's journey is filled with wisdom, humor, and heart, from his first taste of a La Flor Dominicana to the power of prayer and the importance of finishing well. As we dive deep into his life and passions, we also discuss his favorite cigars, the spiritual significance of Holy Smokes, and the people who've shaped his path. Whether you're a seasoned cigar aficionado or someone seeking inspiration in a faith-driven lifestyle, this episode promises a rich blend of stories, laughs, and insights. So grab your favorite smoke and drink, settle in, and join us for another incredible episode of Holy Smokes! Outline:  (00:00) Dominican Cigar Experience (03:49) Cigar Nostalgia in Havana (09:31) Candid Conversations Among Friends (11:48) Star Wars and Star Trek Nostalgia (16:08) Nickname Origin: Nana (19:26) Influential Leadership and Faith Books (20:14) Life-Changing Impact of Generosity (26:30) Gratitude Amid Health Challenges (36:15) Encounter with Jesus Movement (39:39) Reunion Sparks Emotional Revelation (44:01) "It's About Jesus, Not Me" (45:52) "Letting God Lead Through Community" About the Guest:  Kay Hiramine is a connoisseur of fine cigars, particularly fond of the Partagas Series D number two or four. This preference is steeped in a memorable experience from five or six years ago during a Holy Smokes cruise. The journey included a stop in Havana, where Kay indulged in one of these cigars while sitting in the gardens of the Grand Hotel, a place once frequented by Ernest Hemingway. This unique moment, surrounded by history and the aromatic ambiance of Havana, solidified Kay's appreciation for the Partagas Series D cigars.

Link to the theme for the next 5 weeksLuke 24:13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

Luke 24:13-35 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, What are you discussing together as you walk along? They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days? 19 What things? he asked. About Jesus of Nazareth, they replied. He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didnt find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus. 25 He said to them, How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory? 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over. So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us? 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon. 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

Thomas was arguably the most brilliant theological mind in history. But he did not just know ABOUT Jesus. He knew Him and loved Him. “Thomas, you have written well of me. What shall you have as your reward?”

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Join Pastor Stuart as we turn to the Apostle Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:1-6 to learn the important truth that . . . "It's Not About Us, It's About Jesus". In this lesson, we learn that . . . The message of the church is about Jesus, not about ourselves. Our lives are to reflect Jesus in all we do and say. We live this way because of what Jesus has done for us. Because our lives are about his glory, we don't lose heart when things don't go our way. So here is a question to reflect on this year: How do you remind yourself that your life is really about honoring Jesus? Let's live in a way that reflects more and more of Jesus. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Fellowship - kŏinōnia - Close mutual relationships and involvement; partnership, participation; sharing in activities or privileges of an intimate association We are to "continue steadfastly" in Fellowship - both horizontally - with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and vertically with the Father and Jesus. And this is that "your joy may be full." Vertical Fellowship - We are not called merely into a relationship ABOUT JESUS; we're called into a kŏinōnia WITH JESUS. We are called to partner with, participate with, involved with Jesus in an intimate relationship. You cannot have faith outside of the revelation that Jesus living in you is greater than he who is in the world, and then you can release faith through Jesus living in you. Horizontal Fellowship - Who you fellowship with MATTERS! We have been called to horizontal kŏinōnia that goes out into the world that is so connected to Jesus that He in us will draw people to Him. When we partner with people who are connected to Jesus who prays for us, who encourages us, and when we get out of kŏinōnia with Jesus and the Bible, they call us to the truth. And when we partner with others in ministry - fruit abounds to your account in heaven. "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full." 1 John 1:1-4 SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49355284 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

Topics: MasterClass, Believe In Jesus, Who God Uses, Shock Jock, Peak Procrastination BONUS CONTENT: God & Free Will, Kingdom of Heaven   Quotes: “Believing IN and ABOUT Jesus are two different things.” “Within that lake is an island.” “Let me tell you about the Philippines, you guys.” “We're still being formed. I'm becoming a different person, NOW!” “I'm not the guy. This is not the show.”

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 110 Jesus: Lord God of the Hebrews (Exodus 3:18a) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/28/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:18; Genesis 12:1-3 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 110 Jesus: Lord God of the Hebrews (Exodus 3:18a) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/28/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:18; Genesis 12:1-3 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 108 Jesus and The Fires of Hell (Exodus 3:2) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/14/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:2; Hebrews 12:29 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 108 Jesus and The Fires of Hell (Exodus 3:2) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/14/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:2; Hebrews 12:29 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 108 Jesus and The Fires of Hell (Exodus 3:2) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/14/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:2; Hebrews 12:29 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 107 Jesus: In His Glory (Exodus 3:6) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 8/7/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:6; Philippians 2:7-8 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 106 Jesus Knows Our Sorrows (Exodus 3:7) our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 7/31/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:7; Deuteronomy 11:12 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 104 Jesus: A Flame of Fire (Exodus 3:2) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 7/17/2024 Bible: Exodus 3:2; Matthew 7:22-23 Length: 4 min.

There are so many times when the Bible could have said (but did not) “Jesus the Jew.” Or described the Disciples as Jews, but did not. The Gospel according to Saint John never once equated Jesus Christ nor the disciples with the Jews; the Jews are terminally anti-Christ in the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation. Behold, Jesus the Galilean, Jesus of Nazareth: “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen.” Mark 16:6 “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky?” Acts 1:11 Again he denied it. After a little while, those standing near said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.” Mark 14:70 About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” Luke 22:59 “ But they insisted, “He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.” On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.” Luke 23:5-7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans? Acts 2:7 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:11 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Matthew 27:55 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. Matthew 28:16 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Mark 1:9 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” Mark 1:24 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Luke 2:39 [caption id="attachment_9926" align="alignright" width="520"] Screenshot[/caption] He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, Luke 4:16 “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” Luke 4:34 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Luke 18:37 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. Luke 24:19 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 1:45 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. John 1:46 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.). John 18:5 Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said. John 18:7 —> Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: jesus of nazareth, the king of the jews. John 19:19 [But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. John 19:15] —> “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Acts 2:22 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Acts 3:6 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Acts 4:10 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs Moses handed down to us.” Acts 6:14 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. Acts 10:38 “‘Who are you, Lord?' I asked. “ ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. Acts 22:8 “I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 26:9   Fritz Berggren, PhD bloodandfaith.com July 5, 2024, A.D.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 102 Jesus: His Garments In Wine (Genesis 49:11) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 7/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:11; Revelation 20:4 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 102 Jesus: His Garments In Wine (Genesis 49:11) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 7/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:11; Revelation 20:4 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 102 Jesus: His Garments In Wine (Genesis 49:11) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 7/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:11; Revelation 20:4 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 099 Jesus: In Vicarious Praise (Genesis 49:8) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 6/12/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:8; Genesis 35:22 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 098 Jesus: The Praise of Judah (Genesis 49:8) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 6/5/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:8-11; Micah 5:2 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 096 Jesus and The Vine (Genesis 49:11) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 5/22/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:10-11; Psalm 80:8 Length: 4 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 093 Jesus Is Shiloh! (Genesis 49:10) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 4/24/2024 Bible: Genesis 49:10; Luke 3:23 Length: 4 min.

Luke 24:13-3513 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem.14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast.18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him;21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken!26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther.29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. Philippians 3:10-1110I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. The Significance of Resurrection The Impact of Resurrection      1. Perspectives: Life      2. Lifestyle: Faith      3. Purpose: Witness Our Response 

Luke 24:13-24 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”

Luke 24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.  2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.  5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?  6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' ” 8 Then they remembered his words. 9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.  10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles.  11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.  12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.  14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.  15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast.  18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.  20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.  22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.  24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken!  26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”  27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther.  29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.  32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”  35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.  38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”  42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. 44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.  46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.  48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

https://youtu.be/dWcAzmrKQKM?si=pNohB4XrLBc8O1gS Break Out – 1 – When Your Dream Died Welcome – Easter   Happy Easter   Break Out Caught, trapped, stuck, imprisoned, chained, caged, bound, in limbo, on hold, delayed… ever feel like that? A Plan for Freedom  April 7 - When your faith croaked - How to believe again April 14 – No way forward? – How to turn around April 21 – Need a new start? How to live a new life April 28 – Carrying the weight of the world? How to Exercise Power Today – When your dream died Have you ever wanted something?   Me – Too much…. Church/call   We Marriage – divorce/deathCareer – fired/bad economyFriendship – rejection/trust broken Purpose – failure/no supportHome – foreclosure/bankruptcy   ConfusedShell shockedAngry/Sad   You wanted something, but you lost it. Easter story: Jesus dies, is buried, and rises again… but his disciples did not understand. Luke 24:13-35 2 sad disciples walking to Emmaus (7 miles from Jerusalem) Confused, angry, sad… trying to figure it out.They wanted something, but they lost it.   A guy walks up and asks them what they are talking about. You know who? 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”   They stood still, their faces downcast.   18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him;   21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. “But we had hoped…”  We know what that feels like   We need a plan for freedom.   When your dream died – How to Hope again. “But we had hoped…”A person can live for… -week­s without food. -days without water. -minutes without air. -not a second without hope. Hope is necessary.   1950s - Curt Richter, a professor at Johns Hopkins – drowning rat experiment.Rats in a bucket – Drown in 2 minRat rescued – lasted days (60 hours) Hope maid the difference Wild rats with fight died just as quickly as domesticated rats.   Not fight… but faith Contrary to how we are taught. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. The plan for your life must include HOPE.   How do we hope again? The Easter story is about how to hope again. The disciples on the road… Jesus joins them. “26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.   30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.   32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” “I felt something…”   Hope returns before you recognize it Could it be that you felt something today? Could it be that hope is coming back into your life because of God? Feel something today?   Imagine hope returning…Before you recognize…Imagine Jesus walking with you…   Call to Action #1 The Easter Story = Your Story -        Believe the story #3 Feel Hope returning -        Receive the story #3 Minister to the hopeless

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 090 Jesus: The Fulness of The Time (Genesis 40:23) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 4/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 40:23; Genesis 41:9-10 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 090 Jesus: The Fulness of The Time (Genesis 40:23) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 4/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 40:23; Genesis 41:9-10 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 090 Jesus: The Fulness of The Time (Genesis 40:23) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 4/3/2024 Bible: Genesis 40:23; Genesis 41:9-10 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 089 Jesus: The Chief Shepherd (Genesis 46:31-32) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 3/27/2024 Bible: Genesis 46:31-32; 1 Peter 5:4 Length: 5 min.

A New Creation, Matthew 20.29-37 —  New Sight Introduction What is the question? Who does God accept? Rich law-keepers? Ethnic Israel? Leaders? Associates? What is revealed? About God? About Jesus? About following Jesus? “As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want me to do for you?” They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him.”  Matt 20.29-34 Ch20 overview and themes 1-16: parable of the labourers -- the last shall be first and the first shall be last 17-19: prediction of his death and resurrection 20-23: Mother of James and John requests special treatment (one of very few women to get it wrong) 24-28: Teaching on servanthood 29-34: Jesus heals two blind men Why this matters to us.... 1. Why Jesus Stops, vv29-37 Question: What is happening? Someone asks He sees/hears He came for this reason His compassion - desire to help 2. Who Jesus Stops For Question: What are we meant to notice? The blind - some end up seeing The blind - some do not end up seeing 3. What we learn about Jesus Question: What do we learn about Jesus? He is interruptible - for you, for us He hears the cries of the needy - out there and in here. He is moved, by our needs - that feeling in the gut…. Conclusion Who are we? Blindly blind? Grumblers; Selfishly ambitious; Jealous; Restrictors; Blind? Are we the grumblers if people get into heaven we don't think deserve to get there? Are we the mother of Zebedee who wants special treatment from Jesus for those we love? Are we the disciples angry because someone might be ‘greater' than them? Are we the crowd who's discipleship is restricting who has access to Jesus? Seeing blind? People who seek Jesus' help despite opposition and embarrassment Jesus Interruptible Attentive Generous Compassionate Are we Jesus - interruptible, generous, attentive, compassionate? On Monday - will you be interruptible for the sake of people feeling the compassion of Jesus? Lord's Supper “But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.” (Luke 14:13 NRSV) The Lord's Supper is that kind of banquet Anger at sin (not sinners) led to Jesus' courageous compassionate sacrifice Easter is on the horizon Let's stop right now to remember and honour Jesus stopping for us Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/).  Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.  “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)  God bless, Malcolm

Introduction Do you like a new start?- Feels good when we've been stuck- True for people -- true for groups The desire for hope leads people to make good choices  Making a fresh start involves courage, hope, faith, risk What can we learn from this story to help us make good choices when a new start opportunity comes our way? Question: How did Jews and Samaritans feel about one another? Question: Modern examples?  Point: They were stuck in animosity. The new thing Jesus does with the woman is prophetic of what he will do with and for all people after Pentecost. Discussion Q: Her current situation? Q: What changes as a result of her encounter with Jesus? She sees through His parables and glimpses the truth behind His words when so many others, including Jewish experts and scholars, could not. Nic - 'you are Israel's teacher...' Q: What are we to learn from this encounter? About Jesus? He makes the uncomfortable comfortable Talks to her as an equal Loves all What change in our thinking is required? Believe God can change 'lost causes'? - including ourselves Trust he loves you and wants personal connection with you? Conclusions Testimonies change lives - even whole towns The 'unlikely' might be the most open Jesus wants everyone in his Kingdom Lord's Supper We are considering many 'new things' - charity, staff, youth ministry Keep focus on Jesus “Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”” (John 4:13-14 NIV11) Water a significant theme in John (first miracle) “one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.” (John 19:34 NIV11)

ermon: Scripture is About Jesus, Series: What is the Bible, Rev. Matt Howell, John 5:37-47

A new MP3 sermon from Bible Believers Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 075 Jesus: Separated From His Father (Genesis 37:34) Our Daily Greg Subtitle: About Jesus Speaker: Gregory A. Miller Broadcaster: Bible Believers Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 12/13/2023 Bible: Genesis 37:34; Philippians 2:7-8 Length: 4 min.

Welcome to Episode #120 of Way of the Bible podcast. This is our eighth of eight episodes in our fifteenth mini-series, It's All About Jesus.  On this episode we're going to take A Walk on the Beach with DrZ and assimilate, integrate, and synthesize the many lessons we've learned on this mini-series into a single thought from which all other thoughts originate.Thank you for meeting with me here once again at the beach house on this amazing early fall morning. It was in the mid-60's this morning and will be in the mid to low 50's this weekend. With high's in the mid-80's this is almost paradise. Paradise along the Emerald Coast is mid-70's during the day and low 50's at night. Shorts & short sleeves during the day and beach bonfires at night. But already I digress. Before I get back on track, I invite you back this coming weekend for a nightly beach bonfires Thursday through Saturday. This will be the only time I mention this so don't forget.Most of you know the drill by now. If you're new with us today, and I see a few faces I don't recognize, we gather to mingle for moment in the house and then head to the beach to begin our walks and talks. Now's the time to use the restroom, get a beach walk beverage from the coffee bar or cooler, and then head to the back porch to apply sunscreen, and put on hats and sunglasses. I'll meet you out on the back porch in a few minutes as I've got some mingling to do myself with the first-time guests and learn their names at a minimum.So glad to see everyone read my email and is ready to hit the beach wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet. It's just past 9:30 and the sand is cool so kick off that footwear and enjoy direct connection with the electromagnetic resonance of the earth. We'll be heading straight for the flat surf today; walking, standing, or sitting in one place allowing the warm lapping water and cool coastal breezes to buffet us. There's a lesson were going to learn today I hope you never forget. We've got the beach to ourselves this morning so let's spread out a bit. I want you each to be no further in the water than one or two feet at a maximum beyond the receded surf line. I'm going to wade out here to about mid hip depth for the teaching. When we get done, I've a special surprise for us all to enjoy.I want you to think for a moment why you think this mini-series is entitled, “It's All About JESUS.” If you don't mind, two or three of you please shout out what you're thinking. ·       That's good, the whole Bible is about Jesus. ·       LOL, You know it's a squirrel, but you think I want you to think everything is about Jesus. While funny, there's more truth to that than we know. ·       What's that, the “it's all about” refers to our faith, and the object of our faith is Jesus. That's a good one too. All these are very good reasons for this mini-series title, and there are more, I'm sure. On this surf emersion walk, stand, and/or sit I'm going to guide us through the reasoning I used for the title, “It's all About JESUS.”

About Jesus' statement about the indissolubility of marriage, as in the beginning. That marriage is a divine vocation, that requires preparation, and drive to renew it constantly.

A Christian is one who not only knows ABOUT Jesus but knows Jesus personally. And the proof of the resurrection today is a personal experience with the Risen Christ.

In Romans 12 Paul begins to describe how God has designed Christian community to be like a single body with many members—body parts—each with a distinct function and purpose, but all belonging to and working together as one body. So today we'll be talking about stewardship, spiritual gifts, and Christian vocation. Takeaways will include a “time and talents” form for volunteering at Faith, and a larger call to share the gifts of God, to “be” the body of Christ “out there,” beyond the church walls, in the everyday matters of work, home, school, and neighborhood.We start with a story about how Jesus likes to show up among his followers post-resurrection: on the road, in the Scriptures, with the bread.Luke 24:13-32Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”CLICK HERE for link to Gifts insert.Support the show

Luke 24:1-271 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' ” 8 Then they remembered his words.9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken!26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

In today's Good Friday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a powerful word about the significance of the cry of the cross that Jesus made as He was crucified. What does this mean for us?Jesus' death on the cross is the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Through Him, we not only know ABOUT Jesus, but we also get to know WHO Jesus is in a personal way. We learn that through His death and resurrection, we have salvation. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, we have eternal life and an open door to a personal relationship with Him.

We're continuing in our message series called, “I Am Jesus.” Regardless of how long you've been a Christian, regardless of whether or not you are a Christian, it's possible for someone to say, “I know ABOUT Jesus.” But knowing about Jesus is not what matters most in your life. What matters most is whether or not you KNOW him? Don't miss that. The essential question isn't do you know ABOUT Jesus; it's do you KNOW Jesus. Pastor Matt Pineda | I Am Jesus | John 11:21-27 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-14; Hebrews 4:14-16Editor's note: This story mentions abuse and may not be suitable for young children."Everyone, this is Grace," the teacher told the class.Grace stared at the rows of faces from the front of the room. The teacher had everyone say their names, but Grace didn't bother listening. No one ever wanted to be her friend, and it probably wouldn't be long before she was kicked out of this school too, just like the last one. It wasn't long before she got in trouble. She knew it was wrong to hurt people, but when kids made fun of her, anger would swell in her chest, and before she knew it, she'd be pulling someone's hair or shoving them into a locker. Then she'd feel horrible, because that's what her mom used to do to her before Grace had gone to live with Aunt Heather. I'm turning into my mom, she thought as she sat in the principal's office. When Aunt Heather picked her up, Grace stared out the car window. She thought about the field trip to the zoo she'd be missing because she'd been suspended for a few days. She'd never been to the zoo before. Lost in her thoughts, it was a while before she realized Aunt Heather wasn't taking her home. "Where are we going?" she asked as her aunt turned into a parking lot. Grace's eyes widened when she saw the sign. "Why are we at the zoo?""Because I need you to understand something," Aunt Heather said. "Remember what I told you about God's grace? About Jesus loving us so much He died for our sins?" Grace nodded. "Well, when we trust in Jesus, we don't get what we deserve for the wrongs we've done," said Aunt Heather. "Instead, we get eternal life with Him, and He fills our lives with good things. That's grace." Aunt Heather sighed. "I know you've been through a lot, Grace. Jesus does too. He wants to give you grace and help you through the pain you feel because of wrong things done to you. I want to help you too. I made an appointment for you to talk to a counselor tomorrow. Will you do that?"Grace hesitated, then nodded. "Okay." She looked outside. "Wait--does this mean you're taking me to the zoo? On the day I got suspended?""Yep!" Aunt Heather smiled and opened the car door. "This is grace." -Courtney LasaterHow About You?Have you done things you're not proud of? Everyone has. We're all sinners. But God's grace covers all our wrongs. Instead of giving us what we deserve, Jesus offers us forgiveness. When we trust in Him, He fills our lives with good things like peace, hope, and joy, and He sticks with us through life's ups and downs. Trust in Him so you can experience His amazing grace. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.)Today's Key Verse:Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (NLT) (Hebrews 4:16)Today's Key Thought:Jesus gives us grace

0:12 {People we Shouldn’t Pray For?} My father believes that there are people we do not (or should not) pray for. He backs it up with John 17:9, saying that it may even be a sin to pray for people we shouldn’t pray for. I would love to hear your thoughts! 8:22 {Truth in Love when Family is in Sin} My fiancé's sibling is transgender. I'm scared our future children will think it is a good thing and that it’s right. His family accepts this lifestyle unquestionably. I don't want to cut them out of our lives, but I don't know what else to do to protect our family. How can I be obedient to God and still be loving to his sibling and the rest of the family? 12:43 {Spiritual vs. Political Progressivism} Isn't Progressive Christianity simply the outcome of forcing progressive/leftist ideology onto Christianity? Should we even make the distinction between politically & religiously progressive beliefs? 19:04 {Witnessing to a Dying Loved One} My grandpa is dying, and doesn't have long. He has dementia/Alzheimer’s now and has never been a Christian. Is it too late to share the Gospel with him? If not, how do I do it effectively? 23:32 {About House Churches} What do you think of the house church movement (Francis Chan)? 29:04 {About Levirate Marriages} Why did God endorse levirate marriage? Isn’t it wrong to pressure a man to marry someone he doesn’t want to? And since marriage will supposedly end in Heaven, is love not a factor for God? 35:08 {Must Pastors be Married?} Does 1 Timothy 3:2 mean that I must have a wife to be a pastor? What about a man who doesn’t have a wife? 40:56 {Are Illusionists’ Tricks Sinful?} Is there anything wrong with learning sleight of hand magic or using it in evangelism? 46:16 {About Marriage in Heaven} In Matthew 22:23-29, Jesus rebukes the Sadducees for trying to trap Him, saying they don’t know the Scriptures. Where in the Scriptures is this topic of marriage in Heaven mentioned? 51:03 {About the Census: Luke 2} Is there any extrabiblical evidence for the census in Luke 2? I heard it would be a pretty dumb idea to send people to their place of birth if you later want them to pay taxes from their current home. 57:46 {About Jesus’ Divinity Upon His Death} Was Jesus still fully God when He died? What happened to His divinity between God "turning His face away" and the resurrection? 1:01:37 {Navigating Marital Struggles} What should a Christian wife do if her husband doesn't want to work on their marriage, expects her to do almost everything when it comes to responsibilities, and doesn't provide enough for her needs? 1:06:09 {Overcoming Self-Consciousness} Mike how can we be less self-aware or self-conscious? It stops me from preaching to anybody because my thoughts tell me I'm being disingenuous. 1:09:00 {Ideas for What to Pray About} I have issues praying every day because I feel like I don’t have anything to pray about. What would you suggest, to help with this? 1:10:49 {Is Islam an “Abrahamic Faith” that Saves?} How do I defend the Christian faith with my family when they always bring up Genesis 22:18, arguing that Islam can also lead to salvation because it's an Abrahamic faith? 1:16:01 {Should I Correct my Christian Boss?} I work for a company that is owned by a professing Christian. He makes inappropriate jokes. I don't know if rebuking or correcting my boss is proper or not. How do I go about this? 1:20:08 {Catholic vs. SDA School for Children?} Would it be better to send my children to a Catholic School or a 7th Day Adventist school? We are looking to take our children out of public schools, and these are the two options available to us. 1:22:28 {Guiding a Wayward Teen} How do I respond to my 17 year old daughter who is persistent

0:12 {People we Shouldn’t Pray For?} My father believes that there are people we do not (or should not) pray for. He backs it up with John 17:9, saying that it may even be a sin to pray for people we shouldn’t pray for. I would love to hear your thoughts! 8:22 {Truth in Love when Family is in Sin} My fiancé's sibling is transgender. I'm scared our future children will think it is a good thing and that it’s right. His family accepts this lifestyle unquestionably. I don't want to cut them out of our lives, but I don't know what else to do to protect our family. How can I be obedient to God and still be loving to his sibling and the rest of the family? 12:43 {Spiritual vs. Political Progressivism} Isn't Progressive Christianity simply the outcome of forcing progressive/leftist ideology onto Christianity? Should we even make the distinction between politically & religiously progressive beliefs? 19:04 {Witnessing to a Dying Loved One} My grandpa is dying, and doesn't have long. He has dementia/Alzheimer’s now and has never been a Christian. Is it too late to share the Gospel with him? If not, how do I do it effectively? 23:32 {About House Churches} What do you think of the house church movement (Francis Chan)? 29:04 {About Levirate Marriages} Why did God endorse levirate marriage? Isn’t it wrong to pressure a man to marry someone he doesn’t want to? And since marriage will supposedly end in Heaven, is love not a factor for God? 35:08 {Must Pastors be Married?} Does 1 Timothy 3:2 mean that I must have a wife to be a pastor? What about a man who doesn’t have a wife? 40:56 {Are Illusionists’ Tricks Sinful?} Is there anything wrong with learning sleight of hand magic or using it in evangelism? 46:16 {About Marriage in Heaven} In Matthew 22:23-29, Jesus rebukes the Sadducees for trying to trap Him, saying they don’t know the Scriptures. Where in the Scriptures is this topic of marriage in Heaven mentioned? 51:03 {About the Census: Luke 2} Is there any extrabiblical evidence for the census in Luke 2? I heard it would be a pretty dumb idea to send people to their place of birth if you later want them to pay taxes from their current home. 57:46 {About Jesus’ Divinity Upon His Death} Was Jesus still fully God when He died? What happened to His divinity between God "turning His face away" and the resurrection? 1:01:37 {Navigating Marital Struggles} What should a Christian wife do if her husband doesn't want to work on their marriage, expects her to do almost everything when it comes to responsibilities, and doesn't provide enough for her needs? 1:06:09 {Overcoming Self-Consciousness} Mike how can we be less self-aware or self-conscious? It stops me from preaching to anybody because my thoughts tell me I'm being disingenuous. 1:09:00 {Ideas for What to Pray About} I have issues praying every day because I feel like I don’t have anything to pray about. What would you suggest, to help with this? 1:10:49 {Is Islam an “Abrahamic Faith” that Saves?} How do I defend the Christian faith with my family when they always bring up Genesis 22:18, arguing that Islam can also lead to salvation because it's an Abrahamic faith? 1:16:01 {Should I Correct my Christian Boss?} I work for a company that is owned by a professing Christian. He makes inappropriate jokes. I don't know if rebuking or correcting my boss is proper or not. How do I go about this? 1:20:08 {Catholic vs. SDA School for Children?} Would it be better to send my children to a Catholic School or a 7th Day Adventist school? We are looking to take our children out of public schools, and these are the two options available to us. 1:22:28 {Guiding a Wayward Teen} How do I respond to my 17 year old daughter who is persistent

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:1. 0:34 {Why Did Jesus’ Body Still Have Marks?} Why did Jesus' resurrected body still bear the scars and injuries which brought about His death? It is my understanding that our own resurrected bodies will be perfect in every way, not merely those we had just prior to death. I, for one, want all my absent teeth and hair back! Why wasn't Jesus' body also perfect, as ours will be?2. 10:28 {Typology in Noah’s Story?} Do you think Noah could be a “type” of Christ? Why or why not?3. 13:18 {Learning to Desire our Study Time} How do I develop a craving for solid biblical teaching? I really enjoy your content, but I become bored easily. It’s easy for me to get distracted in my free time.4. 16:25 {Is Evolution Contrary to Belief in God?} I've noticed many people don't believe in God because of evolution. Is evolution contrary to God? Could God really have created the earth in 6 literal days? Can God “speed up” the creation process?5. 25:26 {Was Adam the First Man?} It seems in Genesis 1, that God creates humanity and blesses them, but then later in Genesis 2, God creates Adam as a representative in Eden. Doesn’t Scripture teach Adam was the first man?6. 31:09 {Are Angels Made in the Image of God?} In a previous episode, you stated that angels are not made in the image of God. Is that really something that we can state definitively?7. 34:32 {God/Satan in our Dreams?} Does God and/or Satan visit us in dreams?8. 39:12 {Was Simon Magus Repentant?} In Acts 8:9, Do you think Simon Magus was aware that he wasn’t right with God before Peter rebuked him? Some commentaries assume that he was never truly repentant, but some say he was genuine.9. 43:56 {Can We “Over-Study” the Bible?} Is it possible to over-study Scripture & theology? I feel like I constantly burn myself out on God's Word, but I also feel terrible if I go too long (like a day or two) without studying it.10. 46:33 {Where Did Satan’s Rebellion Come From?} Since God is not the author of evil and didn't create a kingdom with temptation or evil beings, how did Lucifer's pride and rebellion come about?11. 50:27 {How Intimate Before Marriage is Appropriate?} I think sexual intimacy prior to marriage (i.e., clothed sexual touching/rubbing) is sinful, but my fiancée disagrees. What do I do, as a soon to be husband, when we disagree on what is sinful?12. 58:15 {Resolving a “Contradiction”} About generational sin: Exodus 34:7 vs Ezekiel 18:20…can you please explain how we should understand this apparent contradiction?13. 1:03:51 {Is a Continuous Drunkard Saved?} Are you still saved if you can't stop drinking?14. 1:07:48 {Does God Control our Free Will?} In Proverbs 21:1 it says, "The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord. Like the rivers of water He turns it wherever He wishes." Does that mean God controls the king's free will?15. 1:09:53 {How was Solomon Wise since he Turned Away?} How was Solomon considered to be the wisest man on Earth and yet he, too, turns away from God in his old age? He also doesn't seem to recognize his sinful ways. He doesn't even ask God to relent.16. 1:12:01 {Witnessing Opportunity vs. Spiritual Trap!} I met some Muslims who were evangelizing, and I went up to them to challenge their beliefs. They invited me to a Ramadan dinner at a mosque. Should I go, or would that be a spiritual trap?17. 1:13:28 {Are Court Weddings Recognized by God?} I watched the whole marriage series and didn’t find anything about this: my wife and I have been married for 8 years (through the court) and she claims God doesn’t acknowledge it. Thoughts?18. 1:16:13 {About Jesus’ 40 Days in the Desert} I saw a video where you said “3 days and nights” was a Jewish idiom. Is 40 days in the desert the same

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:1. 0:34 {Why Did Jesus’ Body Still Have Marks?} Why did Jesus' resurrected body still bear the scars and injuries which brought about His death? It is my understanding that our own resurrected bodies will be perfect in every way, not merely those we had just prior to death. I, for one, want all my absent teeth and hair back! Why wasn't Jesus' body also perfect, as ours will be?2. 10:28 {Typology in Noah’s Story?} Do you think Noah could be a “type” of Christ? Why or why not?3. 13:18 {Learning to Desire our Study Time} How do I develop a craving for solid biblical teaching? I really enjoy your content, but I become bored easily. It’s easy for me to get distracted in my free time.4. 16:25 {Is Evolution Contrary to Belief in God?} I've noticed many people don't believe in God because of evolution. Is evolution contrary to God? Could God really have created the earth in 6 literal days? Can God “speed up” the creation process?5. 25:26 {Was Adam the First Man?} It seems in Genesis 1, that God creates humanity and blesses them, but then later in Genesis 2, God creates Adam as a representative in Eden. Doesn’t Scripture teach Adam was the first man?6. 31:09 {Are Angels Made in the Image of God?} In a previous episode, you stated that angels are not made in the image of God. Is that really something that we can state definitively?7. 34:32 {God/Satan in our Dreams?} Does God and/or Satan visit us in dreams?8. 39:12 {Was Simon Magus Repentant?} In Acts 8:9, Do you think Simon Magus was aware that he wasn’t right with God before Peter rebuked him? Some commentaries assume that he was never truly repentant, but some say he was genuine.9. 43:56 {Can We “Over-Study” the Bible?} Is it possible to over-study Scripture & theology? I feel like I constantly burn myself out on God's Word, but I also feel terrible if I go too long (like a day or two) without studying it.10. 46:33 {Where Did Satan’s Rebellion Come From?} Since God is not the author of evil and didn't create a kingdom with temptation or evil beings, how did Lucifer's pride and rebellion come about?11. 50:27 {How Intimate Before Marriage is Appropriate?} I think sexual intimacy prior to marriage (i.e., clothed sexual touching/rubbing) is sinful, but my fiancée disagrees. What do I do, as a soon to be husband, when we disagree on what is sinful?12. 58:15 {Resolving a “Contradiction”} About generational sin: Exodus 34:7 vs Ezekiel 18:20…can you please explain how we should understand this apparent contradiction?13. 1:03:51 {Is a Continuous Drunkard Saved?} Are you still saved if you can't stop drinking?14. 1:07:48 {Does God Control our Free Will?} In Proverbs 21:1 it says, "The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord. Like the rivers of water He turns it wherever He wishes." Does that mean God controls the king's free will?15. 1:09:53 {How was Solomon Wise since he Turned Away?} How was Solomon considered to be the wisest man on Earth and yet he, too, turns away from God in his old age? He also doesn't seem to recognize his sinful ways. He doesn't even ask God to relent.16. 1:12:01 {Witnessing Opportunity vs. Spiritual Trap!} I met some Muslims who were evangelizing, and I went up to them to challenge their beliefs. They invited me to a Ramadan dinner at a mosque. Should I go, or would that be a spiritual trap?17. 1:13:28 {Are Court Weddings Recognized by God?} I watched the whole marriage series and didn’t find anything about this: my wife and I have been married for 8 years (through the court) and she claims God doesn’t acknowledge it. Thoughts?18. 1:16:13 {About Jesus’ 40 Days in the Desert} I saw a video where you said “3 days and nights” was a Jewish idiom. Is 40 days in the desert the same

Your questions can get answered live during my next stream by doing the following:1- Wait until after the stream begins. 2- Post a clear, concise question in the live chat with a "Q" at the beginning. How to understand the Old Testament law (Part 1):https://youtu.be/qoGKJEENngc How to understand the Old Testament law (Part 2):https://youtu.be/Qdbg5Yj8040 "How correct is Kenneth Copeland?" (This is the teaching on prayer in faith that is answered with a “no” and how to reconcile that with Jesus saying that if we believed we would have what we asked.) https://youtu.be/VvA5ZWDSdmo This is the “Battle for the Next Generation” apologetics conference I’m speaking at in Palm Springs, CA on February 25-26 of 2022. You can watch the livestream with half off with this promo code: "WINGER10" (only $10) http://desertapologetics.com Here's my website with a new clip search feature for finding exactly where in a video a particular issue is addressed. https://BibleThinker.org 1. 0:33 {About “Binding and Loosing”} In Matthew 16: 19, what does the Bible mean in terms of "binding" and "loosing," and how do we rightly understand and apply that concept today?2. 25:28 {Giving to Different Ministries} If I don't feel edified by the watered-down milk preaching at my local church, it is wrong to give less money to the local church and more money to online ministries that I spend hours listening to? 3. 28:50 {Should we “Cut Someone Off” in Life?} How do I know if I am doing the right thing by cutting off a very toxic family member? I still pray for him, but I think he is dangerous and unbalanced and he refuses to get help.4. 31:32 {Defending the Trinity} What are your thoughts on the argument against the Trinity that points out the lack of a Trinitarian controversy (like that of Nicaea) in the time of Acts and the writing of the New Testament?5. 33:36 {About False Prophets} How should we interpret Deuteronomy 13:6-9? Part of chapter is often used on Mormons for Joseph Smith being a false prophet...but if rejecting a false prophet is required, would it follow that this is required, too? This chapter - all or nothing?6. 38:38 {“Being the Light” in Difficult Situations} As a new believer, I feel I won’t be able to go to my sister-in-law’s house again because they smoke weed at every gathering. How do I find balance between being the light & not being in certain situations?7. 41:19 {Leading with Confidence, Not Cockiness} I just came into a lead role in a local ministry where many of the other adults are older than I. I want to be confident, but not cocky; Firm, but able to learn. Any tips?8. 44:52 {About Cult Shunning/Shaming} How can we differentiate the instructions given by Paul in 1 Corinthians 5: 11 & by Jesus in Matthew 18: 15-17 with the shunning/shaming practices of certain cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, etc.?9. 49:01 {About Jesus’ Suffering} Did Jesus need to have suffered the most pain ever for Him to be worthy to save us? How should we answer the objection that some people have supposedly suffered worse pain, i.e. from torture or the Holocaust?10. 52:29 {Praying for and Trusting in God’s Will} How should I pray? I prayed for my husband's health, and shortly thereafter, he died suddenly & unexpectedly. Oftentimes, I feel that my will is out of sync with Yahweh's. It hurts.11. 55:36 {Do Modern Translations Hide Mythology?} Why do modern translations hide so much mythology? Leviathan and Behemoth are animals. Isaiah 34: 14, Lillith is an owl. Psalm 96: 5, Gods are idols and not demons. I fear this leads to materialism.12. 59:46 {Witnessing Well at Work} I've had some really good conversations with friends at work about being a Christian. Wha

Your questions can get answered live during my next stream by doing the following:1- Wait until after the stream begins. 2- Post a clear, concise question in the live chat with a "Q" at the beginning. How to understand the Old Testament law (Part 1):https://youtu.be/qoGKJEENngc How to understand the Old Testament law (Part 2):https://youtu.be/Qdbg5Yj8040 "How correct is Kenneth Copeland?" (This is the teaching on prayer in faith that is answered with a “no” and how to reconcile that with Jesus saying that if we believed we would have what we asked.) https://youtu.be/VvA5ZWDSdmo This is the “Battle for the Next Generation” apologetics conference I’m speaking at in Palm Springs, CA on February 25-26 of 2022. You can watch the livestream with half off with this promo code: "WINGER10" (only $10) http://desertapologetics.com Here's my website with a new clip search feature for finding exactly where in a video a particular issue is addressed. https://BibleThinker.org 1. 0:33 {About “Binding and Loosing”} In Matthew 16: 19, what does the Bible mean in terms of "binding" and "loosing," and how do we rightly understand and apply that concept today?2. 25:28 {Giving to Different Ministries} If I don't feel edified by the watered-down milk preaching at my local church, it is wrong to give less money to the local church and more money to online ministries that I spend hours listening to? 3. 28:50 {Should we “Cut Someone Off” in Life?} How do I know if I am doing the right thing by cutting off a very toxic family member? I still pray for him, but I think he is dangerous and unbalanced and he refuses to get help.4. 31:32 {Defending the Trinity} What are your thoughts on the argument against the Trinity that points out the lack of a Trinitarian controversy (like that of Nicaea) in the time of Acts and the writing of the New Testament?5. 33:36 {About False Prophets} How should we interpret Deuteronomy 13:6-9? Part of chapter is often used on Mormons for Joseph Smith being a false prophet...but if rejecting a false prophet is required, would it follow that this is required, too? This chapter - all or nothing?6. 38:38 {“Being the Light” in Difficult Situations} As a new believer, I feel I won’t be able to go to my sister-in-law’s house again because they smoke weed at every gathering. How do I find balance between being the light & not being in certain situations?7. 41:19 {Leading with Confidence, Not Cockiness} I just came into a lead role in a local ministry where many of the other adults are older than I. I want to be confident, but not cocky; Firm, but able to learn. Any tips?8. 44:52 {About Cult Shunning/Shaming} How can we differentiate the instructions given by Paul in 1 Corinthians 5: 11 & by Jesus in Matthew 18: 15-17 with the shunning/shaming practices of certain cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, etc.?9. 49:01 {About Jesus’ Suffering} Did Jesus need to have suffered the most pain ever for Him to be worthy to save us? How should we answer the objection that some people have supposedly suffered worse pain, i.e. from torture or the Holocaust?10. 52:29 {Praying for and Trusting in God’s Will} How should I pray? I prayed for my husband's health, and shortly thereafter, he died suddenly & unexpectedly. Oftentimes, I feel that my will is out of sync with Yahweh's. It hurts.11. 55:36 {Do Modern Translations Hide Mythology?} Why do modern translations hide so much mythology? Leviathan and Behemoth are animals. Isaiah 34: 14, Lillith is an owl. Psalm 96: 5, Gods are idols and not demons. I fear this leads to materialism.12. 59:46 {Witnessing Well at Work} I've had some really good conversations with friends at work about being a Christian. Wha