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The sermon argues that biblical texts communicate meaning through larger literary structures rather than isolated verses, urging readers to appreciate the Bible as a cohesive literary masterpiece. By examining chiastic patterns in the Torah and the sevenfold attributes of the Lamb in Revelation 5, the speaker demonstrates how form conveys theological depth and aids memory. The discussion highlights the unity of the Pentateuch, where Leviticus serves as the central pivot for divine reconciliation, and analyzes the symmetrical structure of the Beatitudes to reveal righteousness as the core theme of Matthew's Gospel. This holistic approach contrasts with atomistic reading methods, emphasizing that understanding the broader narrative context enriches interpretation and application. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to seek a fuller comprehension of Scripture's interconnectedness before deriving practical applications.

The sermon argues that biblical texts communicate meaning through larger literary structures rather than isolated verses, urging readers to appreciate the Bible as a cohesive literary masterpiece. By examining chiastic patterns in the Torah and the sevenfold attributes of the Lamb in Revelation 5, the speaker demonstrates how form conveys theological depth and aids memory. The discussion highlights the unity of the Pentateuch, where Leviticus serves as the central pivot for divine reconciliation, and analyzes the symmetrical structure of the Beatitudes to reveal righteousness as the core theme of Matthew's Gospel. This holistic approach contrasts with atomistic reading methods, emphasizing that understanding the broader narrative context enriches interpretation and application. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to seek a fuller comprehension of Scripture's interconnectedness before deriving practical applications.

You shall not murder. Easy enough, right? But Jesus doesn't stop at the act. He goes upstream - to the anger, the insult, the quiet contempt. And He stacks them, not because they're three levels of a grading system, but because they all come from the same root. There's an English word for that root: contempt. Taking the judge's seat over another image bearer and declaring them worthless - with your hands, your words, or just your silence. In this message, Pastor David traces three verdicts across the whole Bible - God's verdict, our verdict, and Christ's verdict - and shows that while Abel's blood cried out against Cain, Jesus' blood speaks a better word. In this message: The Hebrew rāṣaḥ - why "murder" is broader than premeditated killing The two paths of Genesis: Cain's line and Seth's line, and where each one ends What Dallas Willard says about contempt - and why it's more dangerous than anger Matthew 5:21–24 - Jesus exposes the upstream root of murder in every heart Three practices for followers of Jesus: get out of the judge's seat, see the image, move toward Key Scriptures: Exodus 20:13 • Genesis 1:26–27; 4:5–10; 9:5–6 • Matthew 5:21–24, 43–45; 11:28–30; 22:37–40; 26:28 • 1 John 3:15 • Romans 2:1; 8:1; 10:9–10 • Hebrews 12:24 • Ephesians 1:7 • John 3:16–18; 14:6; 20:31

"We will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Gal 6:9 NIVThe basic principle of sowing and reaping is found throughout the Bible: God has ordained that we reap what we sow. Were it not for this law, the principle of cause and effect would fail.Blessings,

You often hear people talking about how God's blessing flows on their lives. But sometimes, we can take a narrow view of what God's really up to.   A Deep Truth of the Bible It's great to be with you again today and this is the second message in a series that I have called "Blessed to be a Blessing". The society in which we live tells us it's all about "you"; it's all about "me". I buy the newspaper reasonably frequently and the one that I buy on Friday, once a month, has a glossy magazine inside it called, "Wish". It's full of expensive watches and expensive holidays and expensive dining experiences and coffee and real estate and it's so glossy; it's so seductive. Sociologists talk of the phenomenon of "cocooning"; of wrapping ourselves in comfort. For so many people in the West, that's what they are trying to do. To somehow ignore everything else that's going on; to hide from all the problems in the world and imagine somehow, that we can be satisfied in the cocoon of luxury. There's an airline that for a long time, had an advertising campaign for it's business class and the by-line of the advertising campaign was, "It's all about you". And that's it isn't it? To cocoon ourselves in these luxury things and experiences and ignore the pain and the starvation and the sickness that's going on in the rest of the world. There are billions of people in poverty today. There are billions of people who don't have enough food and some of those people are listening today. I had feed-back recently from a listener in a Liberian refugee camp, in Sierra Leone and there, life is purely about survival – food, water, avoiding disease, keeping away from war. And when I am talking about God's blessing, the one thing that I'm conscience of is the need to speak into both ends of that spectrum. A man who I really admire, who taught me a lot, a man called Barry Chant, was a great influence on me. He's a lecturer at the Bible College I attended, and I have a great respect for this man. One of the ministry classes we were in, there were a small number of students and we were having a discussion and we were talking about the tendency in some parts of the church to preach what some people call a "prosperity doctrine" – to believe God for a bigger car and a bigger house. Now Barry has been ministering around the world for over fifty years and when we came to this, his face became very serious and he said this: If you are going to preach on God's blessing and God's prosperity, then what you say has to apply to the poor and to the rich. It has to work in the West and in the developing world and if it doesn't, it's not God's truth. You see, God doesn't have favourites. Sure, God plants us in different places, in different circumstances but if we are going to talk about God's blessing in this series "Blessed to be a Blessing", I am really conscience of the fact that what we say, what we uncover in God's Word, has to apply to everybody. Now, that's always really stuck with me and what I want is never to open my mouth and speak unless I'm speaking God's truth. Today we are going to look at two deep truths of the Bible – God's Word, God's very heart. We are going to talk about God's blessing and particularly look at the story of Abraham. One of the things that strikes me about the Bible is that when God blesses people He expects them to take that blessing and bless other people. And that's the first deep truth. It's this: a blessing is only really a blessing if it flows in and out. Let me say that again: a blessing is only really a blessing when it not only flows into us from God, but it also flows out again. That's the first truth. And the second is this: the birth of a blessing in our lives can often be very uncomfortable and painful, and so we often miss exactly what God is up to and what's going on. I wanted to put those two truths right up front because that's what we are going to be talking about today. I believe that God is a God of outrageous blessing but so often we don't understand how He blesses and what He expects. We need good teaching on God's blessing – Biblical, profound, truth. God's blessing is God's favour. It's when He intervenes in our lives for the good – it can be Spiritual, it can be emotional, it can be physical healing, it can be in relationships and even material. I weep when people reduce the blessing of God just down to the next big, expensive car that they want to buy. I know some people will get upset with me saying that but it's a matter of priority. God is a God of blessing but we are blessed in order to be a blessing. A blessing has to flow into us from God and out from us to others, otherwise it's not a blessing at all. Let's have a look at the story of Abraham and we clearly see how God works. We are going to Genesis, chapter 12, beginning at verse 1. If you have a Bible, grab it: "The Lord said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation," – listen to this – "and I will bless you. I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse and in you all the peoples on the earth will be blessed." So Abram left as the Lord had told him and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy five years old when he set out from Haran. He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot and all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran and set out for the land of Canaan and they arrived there. Abram travelled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh, at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land and the Lord appeared there to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So Abram built an alter there, to the Lord who appeared to him. From there he went toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an alter to the Lord and he called on the name of the Lord. Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. See, there are a few aspects to this story. Firstly, God said, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household. Leave everything you're comfortable with and step out. And if you do that, I will bless you. I promise, I will make you a great nation. All the peoples on the earth will be blessed." The point of the blessing was not just that Abram would be blessed but that all the peoples on the earth would be blessed, through him. That's huge! Ultimately Israel was blessed in that they received the Promised Land and you and I were blessed in that Jesus Christ was physically a descendant of Abram. Now this required a lot of obedience. This man was seventy five years old. Most of us are heavily into retirement aged seventy five – not that I know, I'm not quite there yet – but it was no obstacle to him. Abram was quite wealthy yet he set out into the unknown; he set out into God's blessing and to be a blessing. I always admire this man because he had no Bible; it wasn't written then. I don't know how God talked to him, but somehow God did and Abram believed Him and he set out. He left his father's house, his comfort, his people, recognition, his own country, his home on a promise from God. "Step out of your comfort zone, Abram, follow me to this land that I will show you." He didn't even know where he was going, there were no planes, trains or automobiles or air conditioned business class. This was God's promise: "I will bless you so that you will become a blessing to all the nations." Aged seventy five, he went on an uncertain journey on God's promise. So what happens next?   Stepping out into the Blessing Okay, today we are talking about God's blessing and the two deep truths: firstly that a blessing has to flow. A blessing isn't a blessing unless it flows into us from God and out from us to other people. And secondly, when God starts to birth a blessing in our lives, it's not always comfortable and it's not always convenient and it doesn't always feel like a blessing. God's promise to Abram was a huge blessing. Remember, Abram was seventy five years old; the greatest sadness of this man's life was that he had no children. To the Hebrews, the two great signs of God's blessing were lots of kids and lots of land. If you had those you were blessed, if you didn't you weren't. God not only called Abram out of his comfort zone but He promised him those two blessings. Firstly in Genesis, chapter 13 verse 14, it says this: The Lord said to Abram after Lot had departed from him, "Lift up you eyes from where you are and look north and south and east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth so that if anyone could count the dust then your offspring could be counted. Go; walk through the length and the breadth of the land for I am giving it to you." And again in Genesis, chapter 15, verse 4: Then the word of the Lord came to him. "This man will not be your heir but a son coming from your own body will be your heir." He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars, if indeed you can count them," then God said to Abram, "so shall your offspring be." The guy is seventy five; his wife Sarai is about the same age. These are huge, impossible promises: the land that God is promising him is inhabited by the Canaanites; they've been childless for all these years, and yet God calls Abram and Sarai out of their comfort zone into the absolutely impossible – He sends them on a long journey. When you read the story out of the next few chapters of Genesis (and I encourage you to do that) the two things that leap out are these: firstly it was an interminable journey – twenty five years! It went on and on and on and on. We are talking "God" and "blessing" and we think an hour, a day, a week at the most. Twenty five years! What was God thinking? Not even twenty five years in the comfort of their own home, but twenty five years of rough and rugged time on the road in tents, with all their animals and possessions and servants travelling with them. Imagine the organisation and the difficulties and the discomforts all for some vague, impossible promise of blessing. And the second thing that leaps out at you as you read the story of Abram and Sarai are their imperfections. They didn't do this perfectly, they made lots of mistakes. Abram took Lot with him. God didn't ask him to take Lot with him. They had to separate and Abram had to give land away and then he had to rescue Lot from captivity, putting God's plan in risk again. And they doubted God over and over again. And then Abram and Sarai think, 'Well, God's not showing up so maybe we'll give Him a hand.' So Abram sleeps with a woman, a servant, Hagar and has Ishmael. They laughed at God's promises. They said, "God, do you understand how old we are?" Twice Abraham lies about Sarah; says she is his sister not his wife and she ends up in some king's harem. Abraham was not some super Christian, you know, who did everything perfectly – just a simple, ordinary human being with an extraordinary faith in an extraordinary God. After twenty five years God gave them a son and God told them to call this son Isaac, which means "he laughs". You see God had the last laugh, "he who laughs last, laughs best". And they were blessed to be a blessing. They were called out of their comfort zone into God's promises – so called "blessings" – in order to be a blessing to all the nations. But all they saw for the first twenty five years was heartbreak and trial after trial on an interminable journey. You see how easy it is to make a mistake when God is birthing a blessing, to mistake that birth of a blessing for a curse? We go to God and ask Him to bless us and – listen to me, here's a deep truth – often it gets a whole bunch worse before it gets better. In a relationship, if you pray for your husband or your wife or your children: "God bless them, improve our relationship, deal with that thing in them that I can't deal with." The most likely thing that is going to start happening is that it will get worse. They're going to start acting up and then we give up. When they start acting up, when it gets worst … praise God! When things take a turn for the worst after we've prayed for a blessing in that area, thank God, because God is up to something good. That's His way. The birth of a blessing often is a difficult birth because that's how we learn and grow and walk in faith. It's a deep truth that the birth of a blessing can often be uncomfortable and painful and so we often miss out on exactly what God is up to and what's going on. When someone taught me that, when I finally learnt that, it made a huge difference to my life. We need to stop putting our trust in circumstances we can see and put our trust in the God we can't see. When God starts something He will finish it! Even though we bumble through it imperfectly, like Abraham and Sarah, even though we lose heart sometimes, even though we even laugh at God and say, "Look God, this is impossible", God wants us to learn this lesson today. It's one of the things that He will use mightily and powerfully over the rest of our lives. God's blessings so often involve change in people and in circumstances and in attitudes and when they start breaking forth, it feels risky and uncomfortable and uncertain and sometimes it even feel worse. When you are in that situation, I pray that the Holy Spirit will bring this back to you. God is a God of blessing and we will sometimes suffer incredibly as His blessings come to pass. It seems to be so often His way.   Believing the Promise God is a God of blessing and I truly believe that He wants to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. Abraham was the case in point. Right from the beginning, God promised that Abraham would be a blessing to all the nations of the earth. At that time he had no idea what that meant. He spent twenty five years wandering after that promise. Finally, finally a miracle – a son, Isaac. But what about this other huge promise, that through Abraham God would bring blessing to every nation on earth? Well, let's roll forward a little bit now, to the New Testament, about fifteen hundred years on and the writer of the Book of Hebrews says this – if you have a Bible, grab it, open it at chapter 11 and verse 8: By faith, Abraham, when called to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he didn't know where he was going. By faith he made his home in this land, like a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were his heirs with him of the same promise, for he was looking forward to the city with foundations, who's architect and builder, was God. Isn't that beautiful? By faith, Abraham, even though he was past the age and Sarah, herself who was barren, was enabled to become a father because he considered Him faithful who had made that promise. And so, from this one man and he was as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sands on the sea shore. All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised but only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted they were aliens and strangers on the earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had an opportunity to return, instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God for He has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God said to him, "It will be through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned." Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead and, figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death. See, this is a beautiful story! Abraham stepped out, he wandered for twenty five years, he finally had a son but he never saw the promises of blessings to all the nations. See what it says in Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 13: "All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance." Now we are going to go back to those two profound truths of God's blessing that I talked about at the beginning of the program. The first is this deep truth: a blessing is only a blessing if it flows in and out. That's the first one. And the second is: the birth of a blessing can often be uncomfortable and painful and so we can miss exacting what God's up to and what's going on. Now the story of Abraham brings these two truths together. It was uncomfortable for twenty five years, but even more so, he never saw the major promise come to fruition. The promise from the beginning to Abraham was this: 'I will make you into a great nation' He never saw that. It didn't happen until after he died. And again, 'All the peoples will be blessed through you'. He never saw that. Abraham was blessed to be a blessing. He suffered for that blessing but never fully saw its fruition. Through Abraham, Israel received the Promised Land and through Abraham you and I receive Jesus Christ because Jesus was descended, physically, from Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and so on. Jesus is the greatest blessing of God to all humanity and Abraham had no idea. He had to suffer those twenty five years so he could be part of that blessing but he never saw the end of it. God blessed him in order that God's blessing could flow through him, down to the centuries, to you and me, here and now. And that is utterly amazing. Do you see how limiting it is when we want God just to bless us, and somehow we imagine that blessing stops with us? It's not God's plan. God's blessing is only really a blessing when it flows down to us from Him and out from us to everybody else. He wants us to be the place where His flood tide of blessing brings life to the rest of the world. Look what Jesus said about exactly that: John chapter 7 verse 37: On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice (notice: He said this in a loud voice so everyone would hear) "If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this He meant the Spirit whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. See, there's an "in" and an "out". Are you looking for something? Are you parched and needy and dry? Come to Jesus and drink; put your faith in Him. And whoever believes in Him, rivers of living water will flow out of them. It's one of the greatest passages in the Bible. It's powerful. It's the crux of being a disciple. We are blessed to be a blessing! Rivers – Nile and Ganges and Murray and Mississippi and Amazon – rivers! Again Jesus said: Give and it will be given to you, a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure that you use, it would be measured to you. God blesses us so that we can be a blessing. Whether we are Abraham or just some little person living in this century – we are blessed to be a blessing! It is a double sided transaction. When we limit God's blessing to just flowing in, that's a very, very sad thing. You and I are blessed to be a blessing.

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 I know My Redeemer livesA form of the word for redeem גאל the verb translated redeem is used to talk of the kinsman- redeemer- Lev. 25:25, 26, 33, 48, 49, 49, 49, 54; Numbers 35:12, 19, 21, 24, 25, 27, 27; Deut. 19:6, 12; Joshua 20:3, 5, 9; Ruth 2:20; 3:9, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13, 13; 4:1, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 14; II Sam.14:11. 1.In the OT the kinsman-redeemer redeemed the property of near kinsmen- Lev. 25:25, 25, 26; Ruth 4:1-12; Jer. 32:6-15. If a man was forced to sell a piece of land handed down in the family over the generations, the kinsman-redeemer would pay the debt and keep the land in the family.  2. They redeemed a poor relative from slavery- Lev. 25:47-49. Specifically, the word appears in Lev. 25:23-24, 48, 49, 49, 49. If a near relative had to sell himself into slavery to pay off a debt the kinsman-redeemer paid his debt and released him from bondage.  3. The kinsman-redeemer avenges the death of a relative- Num. 35:12, 16-28; Deut. 19:6, 12; Josh. 20:3, 5, 9; II Sam. 14:7, 11. The word is used specifically in Num. 35:12, 19, 21, 24, 25, 27, 27. This may be the best comparison for Job invoking a redeemer here. Job had been done a great wrong that must be avenged. He has been the victim of violence (19:7).  4. The redeemer, if needed, married the wife of the near kinsman to raise up a descendant for the late relative- Ruth 3:9-13; 4:1-8. This responsibility is not specifically stated in the law, but it is lived out in the historical books. The practice in Ruth is a seeming implication of the law of the kinsmen-redeemer. The Levirate law of marriage in Deuteronomy 25:5-10 extended to other relatives beyond brothers living together.  The go'el plays a significant part in the book of Ruth (2:20; 3:9,12; 4:1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 14). A go'el demonstrated great commitment to and sacrificed himself for another- Ruth 4:1-8. The relative closer than Boaz was willing to redeem when he knew there was no heir, and the land would be his. However, when he realized that he had to marry Ruth and raise an heir up to inherit the land then he did not because it might endanger his own inheritance. A redeemer often acted at great expense to himself. The law required that a landowner leave the corners of his field- Lev. 19:9-10; 23:22. The landowner was not go back over their field, olive tree, or vineyard a second time for anything missed- Deut. 24:19-22. Boaz went far above and beyond anything the law required. Boaz invited Ruth to glean in his field- Ruth 2:8-9, 21. He gave her access to the water- Ruth 2:9. Boaz invited Ruth to eat with him- Ruth 2:14. He served Ruth- Ruth 2:14 Boaz commands his workmen that if Ruth gets ahead do not rebuke her- Ruth 2:15. He tells his workmen to deliberately to miss some things for Ruth- Ruth 2:16. Boaz did not do the bare minimum for Ruth, but he went above and beyond the call of duty for her.  In the Exodus God acted as Redeemer- Exodus 6:6; 15:13. The term is used for God thirteen times in Isaiah 41:14; 43:14; 44:6, 24; 47:4; 48:17; 49:7, 26; 54:5; 59:20; 60:16; 63:16. Many of the references in Isaiah focus on the return from Babylonian captivity. God is redeemer in Jer. 50:34. “In the Bible God is the ultimate Kinsmen Redeemer who sets the people free and restores them to their land” Ross, 461. Also see Jer. 31:11; 50:34; Lam. 3:58; Hos. 13:14; Micah 4:10. This word communicates God's love to His distressed people- Isaiah 41:14; 44:24; 49:7-9, 26.

The Bible contains 66 books written by around 40 authors across 1,500 years, yet it tells one unified story centered on Jesus Christ.Tiffany and Pastor Jeff explore how God inspired human authors to write Scripture and how the early church recognized which books belonged in the biblical canon. They address the “lost books” of the Bible, explain how Scripture was faithfully preserved, and show why Christians can confidently trust the Bible we hold today.Chapters:02:03 Where Did Our Bible Come From?The Bible contains 66 books written by around 40 authors across approximately 1,500 years. Despite its many contributors, Scripture tells one unified story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration centered on Jesus Christ.06:18 Who Actually Wrote the Bible?God is the primary author of Scripture, but He worked through real human writers with distinct personalities, backgrounds, and writing styles. The Holy Spirit guided these authors without turning them into passive scribes or removing their individuality.09:38 How Did Moses Write About Creation?Biblical events were sometimes preserved and passed down before being written. Whether information was revealed directly by God or collected from faithful witnesses, Christians trust that Scripture records exactly what God intended.11:48 Who Chose the 66 Books of the Bible?The biblical canon is the recognized collection of writings inspired by God. The church did not give these books their authority but recognized the divine authority they already possessed.13:50 How Was the New Testament Recognized?The apostles' writings were treasured, publicly read, carefully copied, and shared among early churches. The apostles also recognized one another's writings as Scripture, demonstrating that this process began during the first century.15:02 How Was God's Word Preserved?The format of the Bible has changed from handwritten manuscripts to printed, digital, and audio editions, but its message has remained the same. Generations of believers carefully preserved and passed down the truth God had given.17:35 Why Wasn't the Bible Compiled Immediately?Early churches were scattered throughout the Roman Empire, and every letter or book had to be copied by hand and physically circulated. By AD 367, Athanasius recorded all 27 New Testament books already recognized by churches.19:18 What About the “Lost Books” of the Bible?Writings such as the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas appeared later and contradicted apostolic teaching. They were excluded because they were neither connected to the apostles nor recognized as inspired Scripture.21:27 Why Can Christians Trust the Bible Today?God has faithfully preserved His Word through centuries of copying, persecution, translation, and criticism. The Bible remains God's living Word and one unified story pointing to Jesus Christ.“ Understanding how God gave us the Bible doesn't weaken our confidence; it strengthens it. Once you see and understand the incredible story behind how we got our Bible, you'll treasure it even more.”  – Pastor Jeff Cranston

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The Christian life is filled with paradoxes—apparent contradictions. To live you must die (Matt. 10:39). The last shall be first (Matt. 20:16). Here's another one: To be exalted you must humble yourself. These statements don't seem like they could be right; they go against what feels natural to us. But such paradoxes must be true since they are backed by the authority of God. James 4:6 is one of the great texts of the Bible: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." We should memorize it and use it as a motto that guides our decisions and encourages us with the prospect of great reward. This divine motto presupposes a serious problem, prescribes a difficult duty, and promises a great blessing.

Series from the archives on the doctrine of the Trinity. We learn about God's one-ness, his three-ness; about the unity of God and the three distinctive persons who are the one and only God. #theTrinity #Deity #HolySpirit #TriuneSalvation #Regeneration #Substitutionarysacrifice #1Corinthians15v3 #2Corinthians2v21 #Galatians3v13 A Christian leaders' moral standards should come from the Bible. This series from the archives is about integrity - practicing and living out what we believe, preach and teach. #Pastoralintegrity #useoftheBible #GodsWord #PreachChrist #WholecounselofGod #2Corinthians4v2 #2Corinthians4v5 For more audio from GBM, visit www.gbm.org.uk/listen To contact us, please email servingtoday@gbm.org.uk

Not every ancient text is Scripture, and that distinction matters more than we might think. The canon is not determined by age, language, popularity, or religious value. The only qualifying mark is divine inspiration. Many writings may be helpful, insightful, even historically significant, but only those inspired by God stand as the rule of faith.Canonicity was not invented by a committee. Scripture was recognised through God's prophetic authorship, confirmed in the very nature of the text itself. And the Book of Esther is one of the most striking examples: God is never once mentioned by name, yet His providence, covenant faithfulness, and sovereign hand are visible on every page. The absence of His name did not signal His absence from the story.Hit play and share this episode with someone who needs a deeper understanding of why the Bible we hold is exactly the Bible God intended.

How to study the BIBLE: God's Protection/The Good Shepherd. Are you following the Good Shepherd, or you following the hirling, who just doesn't care. Who are you really following, we hope that you're on the right path.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-from-the-word-hosted-by-oscar--4081759/support.

How to study the BIBLE: God's Protection/The Good Shepherd. The LOord is my Shepherd, What about you? Do you listen to him? Do you follow him? Do you obey him?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-from-the-word-hosted-by-oscar--4081759/support.

How to study the BIBLE: God's Protection/ The Good Shepherd. It's not just about protecting us from catastrophes or dangers we find ourselves in down here on earth or this life, but also leading us in the correct way, for the Psalmist says he leads us to greener pastures, and in the correct way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-from-the-word-hosted-by-oscar--4081759/support.

If God is love, why does the Bible contain wars, judgement and violence? In this message from God's Book, Anthony Delaney tackles one of the toughest questions people ask about Christianity: how can a loving God be connected to violent stories in the Old Testament? Looking at the wider story of Scripture — from Creation to Revelation — this talk explores how the Bible's message moves from peace, through humanity's violence and rebellion, back toward ultimate peace through Jesus Christ. This message explores: • Why context matters when reading difficult Bible passages • The bigger story behind Old Testament wars • Ancient warfare, hyperbole and spiritual conflict • How God restrains violence rather than celebrates it • Why Jesus is the turning point of the whole story • How the cross transforms “us vs them” into one family in Christ Because the Bible is not a story of a cruel God — but of a loving God entering a violent world to rescue and restore it.

That sinking thought of “Why would God want me?” can show up on your best days and hit even harder on your worst ones. We all know what it's like to replay our mistakes, feel ineffective with our gifts, and wonder if we have finally disqualified ourselves from being loved or used by God. Today's short daily devotion meets that shame head-on with a simple reminder: God already knows your story, and he still moves toward you with grace.We walk through a rapid-fire list of biblical characters who were deeply flawed, complicated, and sometimes downright messy.  The point is not to minimize sin, but to spotlight a consistent theme in the Bible: God does not build his plan on perfect people. He builds it on people who are willing to say, “I'm available.”We also talk about the two voices you'll hear in your head. One voice accuses, drags you back to your past, and tells you you're not worthy. The other voice points to the cross of Jesus, where sin is paid for and your failures no longer define you. If you're searching for Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, and a quick reset that replaces condemnation with truth, press play and take this into your morning.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

What do curtains, coverings, and the tabernacle have to do with your life today?In Exodus 26, God gives detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, it may seem like an ancient blueprint filled with measurements and materials. But beneath the surface is a powerful message that runs throughout the entire Bible: God covers what sin has exposed.In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores how the coverings of the tabernacle point to God's provision, His holiness, and ultimately to Jesus Christ—the true covering God provides for His people.In this sermon:• Why God covered the tabernacle with multiple layers• What the veil reveals about God's holiness• How the story of Adam and Eve connects to Exodus 26• Why human efforts can never cover sin• How Jesus fulfills the purpose of the tabernacle• What it means to be clothed in Christ and welcomed into God's presenceKey Scriptures:Exodus 26Genesis 3:21Psalm 32:1Romans 3:23-25Galatians 3:22-29The story of Exodus is not only about deliverance from bondage. It is about a God who desires to dwell with His people and provides everything necessary for them to draw near.Subscribe for more sermons, biblical teaching, and resources from Mercy Hill Church.#Exodus26 #Exodus #Tabernacle #JesusInTheOldTestament #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #MercyHillChurch #GodsPresence #Grace #FollowSeries

Ever wonder what the role of a Grandfather is once you're saved? In the Bible God has provided us mentors in the form of Grandfathers.Listen in to the episode as Pastor Cyndi discusses the important role of Grandfathers in todays episode!Listen now on your favorite app — and share with someone who needs this.Keep up with the latest from Pastor Cyndi by stopping by her websites or following her on social media!Our socials:TikTok: @cgministriesInsta/Threads/FB: cynthiagarrisministriesYT: Cynthia Garris MinistriesFor more:CGMStreet TalkersOur authors:A. Bean (@awritingbean on all platform)Valicity Elaine (@valicityelaine on all platforms)

Basic Bible Study | 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, Acts (part 4) & 1 Corinthians (part 1) In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed: - a little chit-chat - recap of last episode - Paul continues his letters to the new churches - if God wants us to do something, He will give us the strength & courage to boldly speak out for Him, despite any obstacles that may come our way - Satan is the most powerful of the evil spirits. His power can effect both the spiritual world & the physical world. - if you have accepted Christ's sacrifice on your behalf, then you are considered holy & complete in God's eyes - the purpose of Paul's first letter to Thessalonica was to comfort the Thessalonians with the assurance of Christ's return; the purpose of his second letter is to correct false teaching about the second coming - the keys to surviving persecution & trials are endurance and faithfulness - if our faith is strong, we don't need to be afraid of what lies ahead - our task is to be prepared for Christ's return & to spread the good news so that even more people will also be prepared - Chris & Robyn chat about "speaking in tongues" - if you have faith in Christ, even if it is weak, you are & will be saved - don't seek praise from people; seek praise from God - all believers struggle with sin daily - homosexuality in the Bible - God offers physical healing & spiritual restoration - what to read for next time “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIBLE RESOURCES https://biblehub.com/ https://www.bible.com/ http://betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/pronunciation.html https://biblespeak.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mybasicbiblestudy WEBSITE http://www.mybasicbiblestudy.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can contact us via e-mail or regular old snail-mail: Basic Bible Study 7797 N. 1st St. #34 Fresno, CA 93720 basicbiblestudy19@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What if one of the most common phrases Christians say… isn't actually in the Bible? “God won't give you more than you can handle” sounds comforting—but it's not Scripture. In fact, it points us in the wrong direction. In this message, we kick off our brand new series That's Not In The Bible by unpacking what God's Word really says about overwhelming seasons, suffering, and dependence on Him. Looking at the life of the Apostle Paul, we discover a powerful truth: God will absolutely allow more than you can handle—not to break you, but to teach you to rely on Him. If you've ever felt crushed, overwhelmed, or like life is just too much… this message is for you. In this message, you'll learn: Why this popular phrase isn't biblical The difference between temptation and life's struggles How God uses overwhelming moments to draw you closer to Him Why you were never meant to handle life on your own Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1:8–9 1 Corinthians 10:13 John 15:5 Stop trying to carry what God never asked you to carry alone.

Send us Fan MailIn this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 1:8–19, Reasoning Through the Bible continues examining the conversation between God and Satan and the sudden tragedy that falls on Job. This session explores Satan's accusation against Job, the meaning of the hedge of protection, and whether believers should fear Satan or trust in the sovereignty of God.The study also addresses the error of the prosperity gospel by showing that true worship is not based on receiving material blessings from God. Job's faith is tested when everything around him is stripped away, including his wealth, servants, livestock, and children. This passage raises difficult but necessary questions about why God allows evil, whether suffering is always tied to personal sin, and how believers should respond when tragedy comes in waves.This episode also offers biblical encouragement for those who have experienced sudden loss, reminding listeners that God remains in control, that suffering is not outside His purposes, and that Scripture points believers toward hope, endurance, and restoration.Topics in this episode include: the hedge of protection in Job  Satan's accusation against Job  prosperity gospel versus true worship  why God allows suffering  should Christians fear Satan  sudden loss and grief in the Bible  God's sovereignty over evil  hope of restoration after tragedy Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and practical application.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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What if the greatest moment in history was happening right in front of you… and you missed it? On Palm Sunday, as we step into Passion Week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens takes us through Luke 19 to explore the "mega theme" of the entire Bible: God's relentless desire to be in a relational presence with His people. This was not just a parade; it was the fulfillment of a promise that runs from Genesis to Revelation. From the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle, and from Ezekiel's visions to Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we see a God who is committed to keeping His promise to be with us forever. This message is a call to move beyond a casual treatment of God's presence and instead find a right response. Pastor Jarrett shows us how we can welcome Jesus into our daily lives, celebrate Him as our Messiah, and ultimately surrender everything to the King of Glory. At Champion Forest, we believe that when we truly see Jesus for who He is, we can't help but be changed by His love. Whether you are walking through a difficult season or looking for a fresh start, there is a place for you here at our church to experience the life-transforming power of the Gospel.

An All‑New Episode of Testimony Tuesdays with Bill & Cara Get ready for a powerful, Spirit‑charged episode of Testimony Tuesdays with Bill and Cara as we step into one of the most hope‑filled themes in the Word of God — Victories in the Valley. In this anointed broadcast, Bill and Cara take you on a journey through the valleys of Scripture, revealing the God who does His greatest work in the lowest places of our lives. From the valley of the shadow of death, to the valley of dry bones, to the valley of Elah, to the valley of Achor, and even the valley of Berakah, this episode uncovers the prophetic pattern woven throughout the Bible: God meets His people in the valley — and He brings them out in victory. You'll experience: •     Fresh revelation on how God transforms valleys into places of breakthrough •     Powerful biblical insight that will strengthen your faith and renew your courage •     Real, heartfelt testimonies from Bill and Cara about family battles, financial valleys, and supernatural provision •     A prophetic reminder that your valley is not your end — it is the place where God proves Himself faithful If you've been walking through a season of pressure, uncertainty, or spiritual warfare, this episode will breathe hope, courage, and strength into your spirit. Your valley is about to become your victory. Don't miss this timely, anointed, and deeply encouraging broadcast. Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch "Greater Glory" on the High Tower Ministries, Int. Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://linktr.ee/hightowerministries Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: Bookings@HighTowerMinistry.org  FREE DOWNLOAD / Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org   Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

Listen to this story of a young boy in the Bible–God's holy book. One day, he was in a crowd of thousands of people who had gathered to hear Jesus teach. When they got hungry, the boy offered everything he had—it was just five loaves of bread and two small fish. He probably thought, This is not enough. But Jesus took that gift, and He shared it. And the miracle was this… everyone had what they needed, and there was more than enough. God still works in this way. He takes what seems too little and uses it to bring abundant hope and abundant life. Know this: God calls you worthy! Your willingness to give, to trust, and to follow Him in little ways can become the very thing that God uses to bless others in massive ways. Do you want God to use your “yes” today? Always remember, there is hope with God. I'm Andrew Palau. Scripture Reference: John 6:9-11 radio.hopewithgod.com

Why Abraham? Today we look at the surprising beginning of God's nation-building plan and the pattern we see throughout the Bible: God chooses the weak and the unlikely to accomplish His purposes. If you've ever felt too old, too broken, or too ordinary to be used by God, this conversation is for you.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

In this week's sermon Pastor Samuel and Becca Vander Klok talk about relationships. Speaking about how christians are called to live differently than the world. God designed marriage from the beginning and sex is a gift meant only for marriage. They also talk about how believers are called to purity, self-control, and healthy boundaries in relationships. If you stay single you are not missing part of something because in the Bible God says the two become one not the half become one. Following Gods design for relationship and family is different from the worlds but following his design always leads to better outcomes.

Life often presses us with challenges so heavy that the question arises: “Where is your God?” Yet, throughout Scripture, God consistently shows up—sometimes in quiet strength, sometimes in mighty power—to prove that He is present, faithful, and victorious. Elisha once reassured his fearful servant, saying: “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (2 Kings 6:16). This truth echoes across the Bible: God is never absent, even when circumstances scream otherwise.

Now that God has presented His covenant and Israel has confirmed it, we turn to God's instruction for the tabernacle. In the midst of these specific guidelines is a significant theme in the Bible—God's desire to dwell with His people. This Sunday we will study why this is important for the Israelites and how it points us to God's ultimate plan. Exodus 25  

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion are attributed to the individual speakers – they are not giving medical or professional advice. If you are struggling with addiction or need support, please contact your GP or visit the NHS website for a list of support services. Throughout the Bible God is described as our refuge and fortress, our strength and shield, our ever present help. But despite these biblical truths, when we face trials and challenging seasons, many of us find other ways to escape. It could be one too many glasses of wine after a long day, or something as “innocent” as scrolling on social media for hours. On this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask why do we fall into bad habits and addictions, and how can we practice true dependence on God? Callie Louise Nixon is the founder and CEO of Rainbow Promise, a Christian ministry providing supported housing and daily discipleship programmes for women struggling with addiction and homelessness. She is also a Christian trauma-informed counsellor with her private practice, Hope & Thrive Therapy. Callie's article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/drug-addiction-nearly-cost-me-my-life/18857.article and you find out more about Callie's ministry at www.rainbowpromisecic.org/ Ailsa Mckinlay is a medical doctor living and working in Gloucestershire. Ailsa is passionate about understanding and sharing the intersection between physical, mental and spiritual health. A church-led digital fast for lent, helped her identify an unhealthy dependence on her phone. The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled ‘Why is my boyfriend always playing video games?' The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And it can be—if you develop the right outlook. In this series, Pastor Rick gives a surprising perspective on giving gifts vs. getting gifts at Christmas. And he also explains how God calmed people's fears on that first Christmas—and how you can live fearlessly too.The whole purpose of Christmas is summed up in the most famous verse in the Bible: “God so LOVED the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life!” (John 3:16). People say the spirit of Christmas is giving. But in this message, Pastor Rick explains that the spirit of Christmas is receiving the spiritual gifts God offers to you!Once you've received Jesus—the biggest gift you'll ever receive—God gives you other gifts. Join Pastor Rick as he explains how gifts like God's unconditional love and his Spirit living in you will change your life in practical ways. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 1 John 4:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

Tom Logue - December 7th 2025 The blessing of God flows to the needy, the humble, and the childlike who come to Jesus. This week, Tom continues our King and His Kingdom series in Matthew 19:13–15, where parents bring their children to Jesus for Him to lay His hands on them and pray. Drawing deeply from Scripture, Tom teaches on the biblical pattern of laying on of hands—how throughout the Bible God transfers wisdom, healing, empowerment, spiritual gifts, and the Holy Spirit through ordinary people who make themselves available. He challenges us not to decline the blessing God wants to give because we avoid the means through which He gives it. Tom also unpacks the difference between childishness and childlikeness: childishness is impulsive, self-focused, prideful, and tantrum-prone—while childlikeness is marked by humility, dependence, awe, wonder, trust, and quick forgiveness. Jesus says the kingdom belongs to people like this. We were made for the kingdom the way fish were made for water; when we exit it through pride or self-reliance, we spiritually suffocate under anxiety, fear, bitterness, or despair. But Jesus wants the needy to come to Him—He delights to bless, touch, heal, and restore His children. Tom calls every listener—parent, youth, child, and spiritually suffocating adult—to come back into God's presence, receive blessing, and breathe again. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula  and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew19 #ChildlikeFaith #Blessing #LayingOnOfHands #Prayer #KingAndHisKingdom #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Wonders of Restored Church(00:00:53) - Advent Season 2018(00:03:29) - King and His Kingdom(00:04:13) - Jesus at the Temple(00:06:51) - Lay on of Hands in the Bible(00:10:47) - Paul's Blessing Through the Lay on of Hands(00:15:27) - Jesus' Blessings for You(00:15:59) - Tony Evans: Blessing is the Ability to Enjoy God's Grace(00:21:13) - Bringing Your Kids Into God's Presence(00:25:41) - Pastoral Counsel to Young People(00:31:12) - What Makes Kids So Childlike(00:34:22) - The Child's Love for God(00:38:39) - Needy People in the Kingdom of Heaven(00:42:07) - 7 Reasons You're Not in the Kingdom of God(00:46:36) - Welcome Back, Satan(00:47:07) - Jesus Wants the Needy to Come to Him for Blessing(00:53:03) - The Parents Bringing the Parents to Jesus

From the Garden of Eden to the locked rooms of the disciples, the story of Scripture is of a God who keeps walking toward us — even when we hide, drift, or doubt. This message explores that quiet, often-forgotten thread running through the whole Bible: God has never asked for our speed or performance – only our presence. If you've been tired, distant, or unsure where you stand with Him, begin to see His nearness in a way you may have forgotten.

In our culture today, the collection of writings commonly referred to as The Bible has often been called God's Word. Some call it our final authority. Yet we see within the pages where it is Jesus who is specifically defined as the Word who was with God from the beginning—and was God—and He became flesh. In Him was life and light. Jesus never promised an addendum to the writings of the old, holy, Jewish scriptures ... but did indeed promise to send His Spirit as a helper and guide. This is not to minimize the Bible or anything in it, whether it be Old or New Testament. The pages are a reliable source of truth that point us to the Life-giver. But there is much confusion amongst thousands of corporate Christian church denominations with a multitude of different opinions that do not align ... and yet they pretty much all consider the Bible as the source for their beliefs. God is not the author of that confusion. Considering the phrase, "the word" ... it can be defined in multiple ways when looking through the pages of the Bible. For example, there was a word of law for the Jews and there was something better that came along that Paul preached, which he called the word of faith. One was given for the Jews "to do" under what is now an obsolete covenant, while the other was given for anyone to believe in a new and better covenant. But we are not on a divine path to become perfect interpreters of the Bible. This is not our destination. It's all about keeping our eyes on the person of Jesus with the help of His Spirit while getting to *know* Him. *He* is our final authority and the Author of faith, life, and salvation. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

If we don't think God is serious about judging sin, or the eternal conscious punishment of hell, we blow off and ignore God and His warnings. We may even adjust what we believe so the future isn't so important anyways! But when we reach Genesis 7–still pretty early in the Bible–God doesn't bluff about His coming judgment. We need to know that we will be saved from His judgment—by Him. It's a serious topic, an important one to prepare our ears to hear and our hearts to receive. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday, church family!

If we don't think God is serious about judging sin, or the eternal conscious punishment of hell, we blow off and ignore God and His warnings. We may even adjust what we believe so the future isn't so important anyways! But when we reach Genesis 7–still pretty early in the Bible–God doesn't bluff about His coming judgment. We need to know that we will be saved from His judgment—by Him. It's a serious topic, an important one to prepare our ears to hear and our hearts to receive. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday, church family!

Many people see the God of the Hebrew Bible as different than the God we see revealed through Jesus. But is this Biblically accurate? Join Rabbi Schneider as he shows how the Old and New Testaments work together to reveal God's true nature. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/7q7 

Sunday School | October 12, 2025 | Bibliology - The Doctrine of The Bible (God's Word Was Collected Through Time) by Church of the Holy Spirit - Roanoke

Throughout scripture and throughout history, one thing is clear: God is the author of salvation. God is doing the work, according to the counsel of His will and for His glory. That is why God saved us. * 00:00 - Introduction* 14:33 - Why is God God-Centered? * 30:41 - The Bible & God's Glory* 1:17:22 - The Importance of Joy* 1:45:04 - God is the Gospel* 1:59:22 - Why Everyone Owes Their Life to Jesus* 2:13:57 - Are We Just a Means to an End? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.danceoflife.com/subscribe

In this episode of Threads, the team dives into one of the most profound themes woven throughout the Bible — God's dwelling place. From the Garden of Eden to the tabernacle, from the temple to the incarnation of Jesus, and finally to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, this conversation explores how God has continually pursued His people and chosen to dwell among them.If you've ever wondered how the story of Scripture fits together or what it truly means that God is with us, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This week we tackle a big question: Who really speaks for God? With the Catholic Church appointing a new pope this year, and the Mormon prophet passing away just this weekend, both traditions are again highlighting their unique systems for choosing a spiritual leader. Catholics gather in Rome and elect a pope. Mormons promote their longest-serving apostle to prophet. But both groups agree on one thing: their leader is God's one true mouthpiece on earth.In this episode, we'll explore:How prophets are chosen in the Bible — God personally calls His messengers (Exodus 3, Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1).How Mormons pick their prophet — by seniority in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.How Catholics choose their pope — by election among cardinals.What each group believes about their leader — both claim he speaks with divine authority.Why both systems are unbiblical — Hebrews 1:1–2 shows that in these last days God speaks through His Son.Real-world examples of the danger of unchecked authority — LDS prophets reversing “eternal” teachings, Catholic popes pushing indulgences.The biblical test of prophets — Deuteronomy 13 and 18 show how to spot false authority.The biblical model of leadership — pastors and elders serving under Christ and His Word (1 Peter 5, Titus 1, Acts 17).The good news — Jesus is the final Prophet, Priest, and King. We don't need a pope in Rome or a prophet in Salt Lake City. We need Christ.Key Verses:Hebrews 1:1–2Isaiah 8:20Deuteronomy 13:1–5; 18:21–221 Peter 5:2–3Acts 17:111 John 4:1Takeaway:Catholics say, “Follow the pope.” Mormons say, “Follow the prophet.” But Jesus says, “Follow me.”--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --

If you've ever felt like you've drifted from God, like that fire you once had for Him has faded, this one's for you. I know what it's like to think you're too far gone, to believe you have to “fix yourself” before you can come back to Him. That was me—stuck in shame, projecting my own feelings about myself onto God, convinced He had distanced Himself from me. But Exodus 34:6 completely shifted my view of Him. This is the first time in the Bible God describes Himself, and what He says will wreck every lie you've believed about how He sees you. In this episode, we'll walk through the context of that verse, what it meant to the original audience, and why it still changes everything for us today. My prayer is that by the end, you'll see Him more clearly and come back to Him with your head held high, knowing He still loves you, still chooses you, and is still faithful—no matter what. Want to go deeper and walk with God every day? Join me on After God's Heart—a daily devotional podcast designed to help you know who He really is and ignite your passion for Him again. You can try it free for 7 days: https://aftergodsheart.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Matt kick off a special VBS mini-series all about the Bible—God's true word! They're joined by Lindsey the Historian Librarian, who helps explain how the Bible isn't just one book—it's 66 books that all tell one big story: God's rescue plan for the world. Together, they talk about how the Bible is organized, what it's for, and how every part points us to Jesus. What You'll Learn: