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Send us Fan MailThe sermon examines the prophecy of the seventy weeks in Daniel chapter nine, demonstrating God's sovereign control over human history through a precise timeline culminating in Jesus Christ. It details how the decree to restore Jerusalem leads to the Messiah's arrival and subsequent crucifixion, fulfilling six specific redemptive purposes outlined in the text. The speaker contrasts covenant fulfillment and futuristic interpretations while affirming that Jesus is the ultimate focus of this prophetic revelation. Listeners are encouraged to trust God's perfect timing, pray using Scripture, and live as those who are greatly beloved in Christ. The message concludes by asserting that history is not random but is orchestrated by God to accomplish His eternal purposes through the work of Jesus.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailIn Ezekiel 18, God dismisses the people's objection to their situation of judgment by accusing God of injustice. The sermon examines Ezekiel 18 to dismantle the excuse that individuals suffer for the sins of their ancestors, establishing that every soul is personally accountable to God. It highlights the theological truth that righteousness cannot be inherited and guilt cannot be transferred, emphasizing that each person stands alone before divine judgment. The passage reveals God's desire for repentance rather than condemnation, promising a new heart and spirit through the New Covenant. This Old Testament command finds its fulfillment in the New Birth described by Jesus, offering hope beyond human effort. The message concludes with an urgent call to cease blaming others and to actively pursue a life of continuous repentance and faith in Christ.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon examines the prophetic visions in Daniel chapters seven and eight, emphasizing the necessity of interpreting scripture within its specific historical and textual context. It highlights the parallel between Nebuchadnezzar's statue in chapter two and Daniel's beasts in chapter seven to demonstrate the succession of empires from Babylon to Medo-Persia. The speaker argues that these ancient predictions were fulfilled with historical accuracy, validating the divine inspiration of the biblical text. By analyzing the 'little horn' imagery, the sermon connects the prophecies to the historical persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes under the Greek empire. Ultimately, the message asserts that the verifiable fulfillment of these visions serves as a powerful confirmation of God's sovereignty and the reliability of His Word.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailA review of the week-long Ezekiel 12-14 podcast in which the God of Scripture reveals truth and grace to those who listen.This sermon explores the theme of God as a speaking deity by examining Ezekiel 12, 13, and 14. It highlights God's absolute justice in judging sin and false prophecy while emphasizing His sovereign authority over human history and individual lives. The message warns against the danger of false assurance and idolatry, clarifying that personal righteousness cannot be transferred but must be evidenced by a transformed life. By connecting these Old Testament warnings to New Testament teachings, the sermon underscores the urgency of heeding God's word amidst spiritual deception. Ultimately, it affirms that God's promises are reliable and that He alone provides the foundation for eternal hope through Jesus Christ.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailA revisit to the prophet's preaching in light of the New Testament, Romans 9.The sermon explores the tension between God's righteous judgment and His sovereign mercy by examining Ezekiel 14, where even the most righteous individuals cannot save a corrupt nation. It highlights that personal righteousness is insufficient for communal salvation, necessitating a Savior who bears the penalty for sin on behalf of others. By connecting this Old Testament reality to Romans 9, the message emphasizes God's absolute sovereignty in displaying both wrath and glory through vessels of mercy and judgment. The central theme asserts that grace is an undeserved favor extended by God to those He chooses, distinct from human merit or intercession. Ultimately, the teaching encourages reliance on Christ's substitutionary sacrifice rather than any human righteousness for salvation.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon explores the believer's responsibility to pursue ongoing obedience through the metaphor of the watchman in Ezekiel 33. It emphasizes that God desires repentance rather than judgment and warns against relying on past righteousness or assuming grace permits continued sin. Drawing from Romans 6 and Galatians 6, the message clarifies that true regeneration results in a daily dying to sin and living for God. The preacher urges listeners to actively sow to the Spirit and avoid spiritual apathy by maintaining faithful engagement with God's word. Ultimately, the central theme is that Christian holiness requires diligent, persistent effort rather than passive reliance on past faith.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon examines Ezekiel 14 to demonstrate that personal righteousness cannot save others, using Noah, Daniel, and Job as examples of individuals who could only rescue themselves from divine judgment. This Old Testament truth is paralleled by Romans 1, which describes God's wrath against those who suppress the truth and exchange it for idolatry. The preacher emphasizes that faith is an individual responsibility rather than a hereditary or corporate inheritance, warning against the stubbornness of the human heart in clinging to sin despite witnessing judgment. By analyzing the progression from covenant betrayal to judicial abandonment, the message highlights the necessity of personal repentance and trust in Christ for salvation. Ultimately, the text serves as a sobering call to examine one's own spiritual standing rather than relying on the faithfulness of others.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThis message examines the subtle danger of internal idolatry, where personal desires and loyalties displace devotion to God. Drawing primarily from Ezekiel 14 and James 1, it explains that God responds to divided hearts with judgment rather than guidance. The message highlights how unchecked desire leads to sin and spiritual death, warning believers against self-deception. It emphasizes the necessity of repentance and turning away from these internal stumbling blocks to restore exclusive allegiance to Yahweh. Ultimately, the teaching calls for vigilant self-examination to ensure God remains the sole object of worship in the believer's life.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThis podcast exposes the danger of false prophets who invent messages from their own imagination rather than receiving divine revelation. Using the metaphor of whitewashing cracks in a wall, it illustrates how superficial religious language masks spiritual decay and leads people into destruction. The text contrasts these deceivers with Jesus' warning in Matthew 7 that true faith is evidenced by obedience to God's will, not merely outward religious performance. It emphasizes that God's judgment will inevitably expose the foundation of such falsehoods, leaving no room for deception. Believers are urged to test all teachings against Scripture to maintain genuine discernment and avoid being led astray.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailA second meditation on Ezekiel 12-14. The sermon examines the spiritual danger of mistaking God's patience for indifference, drawing primarily from Ezekiel 12 and 2 Peter 3. It addresses two common proverbs used to dismiss divine warnings: that visions fail because days pass slowly, or that judgment is too distant to matter today. The speaker explains that while delay serves as a time for repentance, it ultimately leads to complacency and contempt if it is not heeded. By connecting Old Testament prophecy with New Testament teaching, the message emphasizes that God's timing is sovereign and His promises are certain. The central call is for believers to respond to divine patience with readiness and diligence rather than false security.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailAn introduction and invitation to join in a 7-Day devotional of Ezekiel 12-14. An episode unit in Ezekiel's prophecy.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailIn Ezekiel 12, God diagnoses Israel not with an inability to see, but with a refusal to look. God had Ezekiel pack his bags and dig through a wall in broad daylight as a living sermon of incoming judgment. Yet, the people still turned a blind eye. Various opponents meet his street Act and explanation: the people's proverbs of indifference, the false prophets with their made-up visions, and the elders who come with idols in their hearts. Are you ignoring something God has plainly spoken in His Word? Today, ask Him for eyes that truly see and a heart ready to obey.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThis sermon explores the biblical significance of the cloud of glory as a manifestation of God's presence, tracing its history from the Garden of Eden to the Exodus. It details how God guided the Israelites through the wilderness with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, ultimately dwelling among them in the Tabernacle at Mount Sinai. The speaker emphasizes that this heavy, tangible presence signifies God's grace in inhabiting the midst of a sinful people, providing both protection and direction. The narrative highlights the transition from general fellowship to specific covenantal revelation, culminating in the dedication of the Tabernacle, where God's glory filled the Holy of Holies. Ultimately, the message underscores that the center of Israel's life was their worship and meeting at God's mobile presence in the Tabernacle.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon explores the tragic departure of God's glory from the earthly temple due to the severe idolatry and abominations committed by the people of Israel. It traces the historical significance of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple as places where Yahweh dwelt in concentrated presence among His covenant people. The preacher contrasts this holy dwelling with the spiritual corruption that forced God to vacate Jerusalem, highlighting the seriousness of mixing pagan practices with true worship. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the earthly temple and emphasizes the need for believers to approach God with reverence and holiness through the indwelling Holy Spirit.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailA reading with teaching commentary of Ezekiel 2  and 3.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we sit beside Ezekiel on the banks of a canal. It is his 30th year, and it should be a day of celebration as he begins his active role as a priest. Instead, he is in exile far from home, in a distant land called Babylon. A storm cloud from the north approaches, and as it draws near, we catch up with Ezekiel in a strange and awesome vision.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThis sermon explores the nature of Christian worship through the lens of Ephesians, emphasizing that true worship is a Spirit-filled, communal act rather than a private experience. The preacher highlights the dual direction of congregational singing, which simultaneously addresses God vertically and edifies fellow believers horizontally. By integrating Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, the church expresses a full range of biblical emotion and theological truth while remaining alive to the Holy Spirit's movement. The message strongly advocates for physical gathering over digital consumption, arguing that mutual edification requires the presence of the body of Christ. Ultimately, worship is defined as dependence on God through song and intercessory prayer, reflecting the church's identity as the habitation of the Spirit.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThis podcast explores How the Church Functions, Equips, and Builds Itself Up in Love based on Ephesians 4.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe message defines the church as the visible earthly presence and body of the risen Christ, emphasizing its central role in God's redemptive plan rather than viewing it as an optional institution. It outlines three primary marks of a healthy local assembly: faith directed upward toward Jesus, love extended outward to all saints regardless of status, and Spirit-given unity maintained through patient humility. The preacher argues that the church serves as the instrument through which Christ continues his ministry and displays God's manifold wisdom to spiritual powers by uniting diverse peoples into one body. This cosmic significance underscores the necessity of face-to-face participation in a local congregation for genuine Christian discipleship and spiritual growth. Ultimately, the gathering of believers glorifies God and functions under the headship of Jesus Christ as they await his return.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Josh Franklin discusses his new book, "Where Are You? Finding Yourself in the Bible." He examines biblical themes of spiritual geography, personal growth, and emotional landscapes through the lens of scripture and Hebrew language, inviting listeners to find their place in biblical narratives. [Read more...] The post ENCORE: Finding Yourself in the Bible: Insights from Rabbi Josh Franklin – Seekers of Meaning 7/3/2026 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Send us Fan MailThe podcast explores the dramatic life of King Manasseh of Judah, widely considered one of the most wicked kings in biblical history, as a profound demonstration of God's grace, mercy, and willingness to forgive even the worst of sinners. It also serves as a cautionary tale about parental influence and legacy.Major Points from the NarrativeA Long, Wicked Reign: Manasseh became king at just 12 years old and ruled Jerusalem for 55 years—the longest reign of any Judean king. He completely reversed the godly reforms of his father, King Hezekiah, by rebuilding pagan high places, practicing sorcery, consulting mediums, desecrating the Temple with idols, and even sacrificing his own sons.Divine Judgment and Captivity: Because Manasseh and the people ignored God's prophets, the Assyrian army captured Manasseh "with hooks," bound him in bronze chains, and exiled him to Babylon.Repentance and Restored Grace: In his severe distress, Manasseh humbled himself and prayed fervently to God. Highlighting a reading from the Apocrypha text The Prayer of Manasseh, the podcast underscores his deep confession of guilt. God answered his plea, forgave him, and remarkably restored him to his throne in Jerusalem.Later Reforms: Following his restoration, Manasseh spent his remaining years tearing down the pagan idols he built, fortifying Jerusalem's defenses, and commanding Judah to serve Yahweh.The Long Shadow of a Parent's Legacy: Though Manasseh repented, his son Amon chose to imitate the wicked, idolatrous years of his father's youth rather than his later years of righteousness. Amon refused to humble himself and was assassinated after a brief two-year reign, which ultimately paved the way for the godly King Josiah.Practical Applications for Listeners1. No One is Beyond the Reach of God's Grace. The primary spiritual takeaway is that God is exceptionally compassionate, patient, and ready to grant remission of sins to anyone who genuinely repents. If the "most wicked king" could be forgiven and saved, no listener has sinned too deeply to turn back to God.2. Pay Attention to Divine Warnings The narrative warns against spiritual stubbornness. Listeners are urged to pay attention when rebuked by God—whether through scripture, preaching, or life circumstances—and to pivot quickly rather than ignoring the warnings as Manasseh initially did.3. The Reality of Parental Influence The episode highlights how a parent's early life of rebellion can deeply impact their children. Children often mimic a parent's worst seasons rather than their later corrections.4. Intercede for the Next Generation For listeners who may have come to faith later in life and worry about the negative influence they previously had on their children, the speaker exhorts them to turn to fervent prayer—asking God to awaken their children, show them mercy, and break the cycle of generational sin.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailEvery Christian is called to bear witness to who Jesus is and what he has accomplished by his death, burial, and resurrection from the dead for those who believe in Him and confess him. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 10:4-13. We are to witness to him by using his Word recorded in the promise in the Law, the prophets, and the psalms, and how Jesus fulfilled them as the Messiah as recorded in the New Testament. Examples are given in Acts 5, 7, and 8 of Peter, Stephen and Philip doing as Christ commanded in Luke 24:44-49.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Josh Franklin discusses his new book, "Where Are You? Finding Yourself in the Bible." He examines biblical themes of spiritual geography, personal growth, and emotional landscapes through the lens of scripture and Hebrew language, inviting listeners to find their place in biblical narratives. [Read more...] The post Finding Yourself in the Bible: Insights from Rabbi Josh Franklin – Seekers of Meaning 6/19/2026 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Send us Fan Mail"Our Mission Mandate as ChristiansI. Introduction: The Core Nature of ChristianityThe Thesis: Christianity is inherently and fundamentally a missionary religion designed to convert others to faith in Jesus Christ. The Defect of Passive Faith: Any form of Christianity that does not actively bear witness to Jesus is explicitly labeled as defective, as the Bible strictly mandates this lifestyle. II. The Historical and Physical Proof of the ResurrectionThe Core Event: The mandate is rooted in historical reality: Jesus was crucified, buried, and physically raised from the dead 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. Tangible Evidence over Isolation: * Jesus did not appear to just one person or in secret; he repeatedly manifested to groups of disciples (ranging from 8, 10, to 11 at a time). He proved his physical, bodily resurrection by speaking, allowing disciples to touch his wounds, and physically eating broiled fish. The 40-Day Instruction Period: Jesus spent 40 busy days on Earth post-resurrection, using his authority as King to instruct his followers on their vital mandate before ascending into heaven. III. The Fivefold New Testament Commission (Chronological Review)The speaker outlines how the critical mission to spread the message of Jesus is uniquely underscored by being recorded five distinct times in the New Testament: Commission 1: John's Account (The First Evening)Occurs on the evening of the resurrection behind locked doors. Jesus provides peace, shows his wounds, and sends them out with the model: "As the Father has sent me, even so I'm sending you.". He breathes on them to receive the Holy Spirit and speaks on the authority of handling forgiveness. Note on Thomas: Thomas misses this first meeting, doubts, but makes a grand confession of faith ("My Lord and my God") the following week. Commission 2: Luke's Account (The First Evening)Connected to the Road to Emmaus disciples returning to the 11 in Jerusalem. Jesus proves his physical nature by eating, then opens their minds to understand that his suffering and resurrection fulfilled the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. He commands that repentance and forgiveness of sins be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Commission 3: Luke's Account in Acts (The Day of Ascension)Jesus corrects the disciples' focus from political timing (restoring the kingdom to Israel) to global witnessing. He promises the immediate power of the Holy Spirit to make them witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. Commission 4: Matthew's Account (The Royal Commission)Takes place on a designated mountain in Galilee during the 40-day window. Jesus claims "all authority" in heaven and on earth. He issues the authoritative directive to go, make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Triune God, and teach obedience to his commands, backed by his perpetual presence. Commission 5: Paul's Account (The Ministry of Reconciliation)Focuses on the conversion and commission of Paul, a former chief persecutor of the church. Frames evangelism as being driven by the love of Christ because believers are entirely new creations. Defines the church's status as "ambassadors for Christ," entrusted with the message and appeal for the world to be reconciled to God. IV. Conclusion: The Universal Scope and Purpose of the MandateNot Restricted to the Apostles: The commission was explicitly not just for the original 12 disciples; it is binding for all believers across all time. A Shared, Joyful Responsibility: While some possess a distinct spiritual gift of evangelism, every Christian is expected to witness to Christ through both their spoken words and the actions of their lives. The Ultimate Goal: To share what God has done so that mankind can receive the forgiveness of sins, walk in eternal life, and be incorporated into the body of believers. Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailWhy did God choose a single nation in the ancient world? In this illuminating episode of Bible Insights, host Wayne Conrad dives deep into the scriptures to uncover the true connection between God's covenant with Israel and His global heart for humanity. Walking through the foundational narratives of Genesis, the poetic declarations of the Psalms, and the final visions of Revelation, Wayne unpacks how the calling of Abraham was never meant to be an exclusive country club, but rather the catalyst for a worldwide rescue mission. Discover how Israel's history, laws, and lineage perfectly paved the way for Jesus Christ to come—not just as a localized Savior, but as the redeemer of every tribe, tongue, and nation. Tune in for a profound look at God's unchanging, universal purpose that is still actively unfolding across the globe today. Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

This episode of Bible Insights with Wayne Conrad explores the theological connection between God's historical covenant with Israel and His ultimate, universal desire to offer salvation to all nations. God's purpose for Israel was never isolated but rooted in His universal desire to reveal Himself to all nations. From the beginning, humanity's fall into sin and idolatry left the world in spiritual darkness, yet God chose Abram not for Israel's sake alone, but to bless all the families of the earth through him. Through the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants, God established a people who would embody His character, foreshadow the Messiah, and ultimately prepare the way for Jesus Christ—the true Israelite and Savior of the world. The entire biblical narrative unfolds as God's redemptive plan to gather a great multitude from every nation, tribe, and language, who now worship the Lamb and the Father in eternal glory. This global fulfillment of covenant promises is being realized today through the gospel, as God calls people from every corner of the earth to know Him through His Son.

Send us Fan MailA Trinity Sunday exposition of John 14 from Good Shepherd Church. The sermon centers on the profound revelation of God as Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—unveiled through Jesus' words in John 14, where He declares Himself the way, truth, and life, and affirms that to see Him is to see the Father. It emphasizes that God's eternal nature, expressed in the divine name 'I am who I am,' is not solitary but a self-sufficient, mutual indwelling of three distinct persons in perfect unity, revealed not through abstract theology but through God's historical self-revelation in Christ. The passage confronts human attempts to compartmentalize or reduce the Trinity to mere metaphors or mathematical equations, affirming instead that the Father, Son, and Spirit are inseparable in essence and action, with the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers as the guarantee of God's presence and unity. Jesus' promise to return and to make His home with those who love Him underscores the intimate, eternal fellowship within the Godhead, which is now accessible to believers through faith in Christ and the Spirit's indwelling, fulfilling the ultimate purpose of redemption: that humanity may know the one true God and Jesus Christ, whom He sent.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailAn interpretative reading of Acts 2 – The Day of Pentecost!Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon presents the ascension of Jesus Christ as a historical event with a profound theological revelation of His ongoing sovereignty, victory, and intercession in heaven. Through visions in the Book of Revelation, Jesus is portrayed as the exalted Lamb, the faithful witness, and the King of kings, seated at God's throne, triumphing over evil through His sacrificial death and resurrection. These images—of the ascended Christ among the lampstands, the slain yet victorious Lamb, and the rider on the white horse—affirm that Christ's ascension secures the church's protection, establishes His eternal reign, and guarantees His ultimate return to judge the world with justice. These truths are comforting and empowering, assuring believers that despite persecution and suffering, Christ reigns supreme, and His followers are already united with Him in heavenly places. We are called to worship, faith, and perseverance, rooted in the confidence that Christ's death-resurrection and ascension is the foundation of Christian hope and identity.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailThe ascension of Jesus Christ, occurring 40 days after His resurrection, is a pivotal event that completes His redemptive mission, affirming His victory over sin and death and establishing His ongoing intercession for believers. Far from being a mere historical footnote, it underscores Christ's dual nature as fully God and fully man, as He ascended in His glorified, immortal human body into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father. This act signifies His exaltation as Prophet, Priest, and King, where He intercedes for His people, sustains the Church through the Holy Spirit, and prepares for His return. The ascension is not a departure but a divine appointment—Christ's humanity now occupies the throne of heaven, securing our hope and union with Him, and guaranteeing our future resurrection and eternal life. Rooted in Scripture, affirmed in early creeds, and essential to the Christian faith, the ascension is a vital truth that must be recovered in the church's worship and teaching.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailSummaryThe sermon calls for a renewed reverence and biblical fidelity in the observance of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing its central role in Christian worship. Drawing from the Gospels, Paul's letters, and the early church's practice in Acts, it affirms that the Supper is not a peripheral ritual but a profound act of remembrance, communion, and proclamation of Christ's sacrifice, meant to be celebrated frequently—ideally weekly—and at the heart of corporate worship. The preacher warns against diminishing the Supper through infrequent observance, mechanical or individualized distribution, devaluing the Supper by viewing it as just a symbol, and the omission of thanksgiving, participation, and teaching. Instead, he advocates for a communal, liturgical, and meaningful celebration using biblical elements—bread and wine—accompanied by the Lord's own words, intentional fellowship, and a posture of spiritual readiness, restoring the Supper to its rightful place as a vital expression of the church's unity and identity in Christ. At its core the Lord's Supper is a spiritual meeting between the risen Lord and His people. By treating it with more reverence and frequency, the church can better participate in the "sweet, intimate fellowship" and the forgiveness of sins that the meal is meant to proclaim.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan Mail"The Imperative of Gathered Worship" — Bible Insights with Wayne ConradWhat if skipping church isn't just a personal choice — but a quiet unraveling of your faith?In this thought-provoking episode, Wayne Conrad challenges one of the most common habits of modern Christianity: the slow drift away from gathered worship. With a pastor's warmth and a theologian's precision, he dismantles comfortable excuses — "I can worship God on the golf course," "I connect with God better on my own" — and replaces them with a compelling, scripture-rooted case for why community isn't optional for the Christian life.Conrad traces the thread from Israel assembled at Sinai, to Jesus himself making it his custom to attend the synagogue every week, to the early church meeting house-to-house with prayer, teaching, and the Lord's Supper at the center. The pattern is ancient, consistent, and — he argues — still binding.But this isn't a legalistic scolding. It's a love letter. Conrad reframes attendance not as a religious duty but as a matter of devotion: Christ loved the church and gave himself for it. Every Lord's Day, he suggests, Christ is waiting — and the question is whether we show up.Whether you're a faithful churchgoer, a spiritual drifter, or somewhere in between, this episode will make you think carefully about what it means to belong to the body of Christ — and what we lose when we quietly opt out.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan Mail“The Finished Work of Christ on the Cross”In this episode of Bible Insights, Wayne Conrad teaches that Jesus Christ's death on the cross was a complete, once-for-all sacrifice for sin, emphasizing the meaning of Christ's declaration, “It is finished” (tetelestai).Key Points:Christ's Final Declaration: When Jesus said “It is finished,” He घोषित that His atoning work was fully accomplished—God's wrath against sin had been satisfied, and nothing remained to be done. Biblical Foundation (Hebrews 9–10): Scripture teaches that Christ offered Himself once for all, unlike Old Testament priests who offered repeated sacrifices. His work is final, sufficient, and never to be repeated. Christ's Completed Priesthood: Jesus “sat down” at God's right hand, signifying that His sacrificial work is finished—unlike the continual labor of Levitical priests. Critique of the Roman Catholic Mass: The podcast argues that the Catholic doctrine of the Mass—as a repeated, propitiatory (wrath-appeasing) sacrifice—is unbiblical and contradicts the finality of Christ's work. It references the Council of Trent, which teaches that Christ is re-presented in an “unbloody” sacrifice, and rejects this as inconsistent with Scripture. Reformation Perspective: Reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli upheld that:  Christ's sacrifice is once for all The Lord's Supper is a memorial and thanksgiving, not a repeated sacrifice  Salvation is by faith alone, not by works or participation in ongoing sacrifices Doctrinal Implications: Believers have peace with God because the work is already finished  No human merit or repeated ritual is needed for forgiveness  Faith rests entirely in Christ's completed work Pastoral Concern: The speaker urges churches to teach doctrine clearly and deeply, warning that weak teaching can lead people to misunderstand or abandon the biblical gospel. Conclusion:The central message is that Christ's death on the cross is fully sufficient and never repeated. Salvation is accomplished entirely by His finished work and received through faith alone.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

In this episode of Bible Insights, Wayne Conrad explains the biblical doctrine of Christ's finished work on the cross, centering on Jesus' declaration, "It is finished" (tetelestai), as a proclamation that His atoning sacrifice fully satisfied God's wrath against sin. Drawing especially from Hebrews 9–10, he emphasizes that Christ offered Himself once for all—unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament priests—and, having completed His priestly work, now sits at the right hand of God. The podcast contrasts this teaching with the Roman Catholic doctrine of the Mass, particularly as defined at the Council of Trent, arguing that the idea of a repeated or ongoing propitiatory sacrifice contradicts Scripture. Highlighting the unity of the Protestant Reformers such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli, Conrad affirms that salvation rests entirely on Christ's completed work and is received by faith alone, not by human merit or ritual. He concludes by urging the church to recover clear, robust doctrinal teaching so that believers may rest in the assurance and peace that flow from the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Send us Fan MailThe resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central message of the Christian gospel, especially in the Book of Acts. The apostles consistently proclaimed not only Christ's death for sins but His bodily resurrection as the decisive proof that He is Lord and Messiah. They supported this message through eyewitness testimony, fulfillment of Old Testament Scripture, and the present power of the Holy Spirit working among them. This resurrection empowered their bold preaching despite persecution, brought thousands to faith, and confirmed both the promise of salvation and the reality of coming judgment. The proper response, therefore, is to repent, believe in Christ, and receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us Fan MailDay of Atonement: Two Goats and Jesus ChristWas the sacrifice of Jesus a "down payment" for salvation, or did it pay the debt in full? In this episode of Bible Insights, Wayne Conrad explores the profound relationship between the Old Testament Day of Atonement and its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.By comparing the "shadow" found in Leviticus 16 with the "substance" revealed in Hebrews 9, we examine how Jesus alone embodies the work typified by the two goats. We also dive into a theological contrast between the Reformed evangelical view of a finished atonement and the Seventh-day Adventist teaching regarding the role of the scapegoat.Key highlights include:The Finished Work: Why R.C. Sproul argued that "if we don't get the doctrine of atonement right, we don't have a gospel at all."Shadow vs. Reality: Understanding the biblical relationship between the rituals of Leviticus and the reality of the Cross.Atonement Defined: A look at why Christ's sacrifice provides actual and complete atonement rather than just a "possibility" for salvation.Join us as we search the Scriptures to find assurance in the "double cure" of Christ's finished work.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Day of Atonement: Two Goats and Jesus Christ Was the sacrifice of Jesus a "down payment" for salvation, or did it pay the debt in full? In this episode of Bible Insights, Wayne Conrad explores the profound relationship between the Old Testament Day of Atonement and its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. By comparing the "shadow" found in Leviticus 16 with the "substance" revealed in Hebrews 9, we examine how Jesus alone embodies the work typified by the two goats. We also dive into a theological contrast between the Reformed evangelical view of a finished atonement and the Seventh-day Adventist teaching regarding the role of the scapegoat. Key highlights include: The Finished Work: Why R.C. Sproul argued that "if we don't get the doctrine of atonement right, we don't have a gospel at all." Shadow vs. Reality: Understanding the biblical relationship between the rituals of Leviticus and the reality of the Cross. Atonement Defined: A look at why Christ's sacrifice provides actual and complete atonement rather than just a "possibility" for salvation. Join us as we search the Scriptures to find assurance in the "double cure" of Christ's finished work.

Send us Fan MailThe sermon presents a profound theological connection between the Old Testament Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ as revealed in Hebrews 9 and 10, illustrating how the shadow of ritual sacrifice points to the substance of Christ's redemptive work. Through the dual symbolism of the two goats—one slain to satisfy divine justice and the other sent into the wilderness to carry away sin—the Old Covenant ritual prefigures Christ's dual role as both the sacrificial Lamb who bears punishment and the living High Priest who removes guilt forever. Jesus fulfills this pattern not through repeated earthly rituals, but through His once-for-all sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection, and His eternal intercession in heaven, where He now sits at God's right hand, having completed the work of atonement. The result is not merely ceremonial cleansing, but the purifying of the conscience, enabling believers to serve the living God in true worship. This eternal redemption, accomplished through Christ's perfect sacrifice, renders all other offerings obsolete and establishes a permanent, definitive reconciliation between God and humanity.The Day of Atonement and its ritual of the two goats were a prefigurement of the actual atonement made by Jesus Christ on the cross followed by his death-burial-resurrection and ascension into heaven.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send a text This episode  explores the fundamental theological conflict between merit-based religious practices and the concept of divine mercy.The Scale of JudgmentConrad uses the visual of "the scales" to compare how different traditions approach righteousness:Islam: Highlights the concept of the Mizan, where a believer's good deeds are weighed against their bad deeds on the day of judgment.Catholicism/Orthodoxy: Discusses how traditions like Lent, the rosary, and penance are sometimes viewed as a means to earn merit or shorten time in purgatory.General Secularism: Notes that even non-religious people often hope their "kindness" or "charity" will eventually outweigh their faults.The Problem of Human Effort Human goodness is an insufficient "currency" because the scale is actually measured against God's perfect holiness.Inadequate "Rags": Citing Isaiah 64, he explains that human righteous deeds are viewed by God as "polluted garments".The Debt of Sin: He asserts that even a single sin outweighs a lifetime of fasting, and religious merit cannot bridge the gap between humanity and a holy God.The Gospel Solution: Grace and FaithSalvation must be received as a gift rather than earned through performance:The Divine Transfer:  Christian Gospel is a "divine transfer" where Christ takes on human sin on the cross and, in exchange, grants His perfect righteousness to the believer.Gift vs. Debt: Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Romans,  salvation is a gift of grace received through faith, not a result of works.A New Motive: He clarifies that while believers should still perform good deeds, the motive changes from earning merit to expressing love and gratitude for the favor they have already received.The Scale of JudgmentConrad uses the visual of "the scales" to compare how different traditions approach righteousness:Islam: Highlights the concept of the Mizan, where a believer's good deeds are weighed against their bad deeds on the day of judgment.Surah 9:101-103: The trumpet is blown on that day.."those whose good deeds weigh heavy will be successful but those whose balance is light will have lost their souls forever and will stay in hell."Catholicism/Orthodoxy: Discusses how traditions like Lent, the rosary, and penance are sometimes viewed as a means to earn merit or shorten time in purgatory.Council of Trent: Conrad references the teaching that a justified person merits an increase in grace and eternal life through good deeds.Canon XXIV: States that justice received is preserved and also increased before God through good works.Canon XXXII: Asserts that the good works of a justified person truly merit an increase of grace and eternal life.General Secularism: Notes that even non-religious people often hope their "kindness" or "charity" will eventually outweigh their faults.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send a textAs we enter the worship of God in the gathering of his people we need to heed the caution lights of Ecclesiastes 5. We are entering the presence of the holy King of the universe and our Father through faith in Jesus Christ.  Such a high and holy privilege requires intentionality, putting away distractions and listening to God's Word shared in reading, singing, praying, teaching, preaching.  We are to worship God with reverence and awe.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send a textIn this episode of Bible Insights, host Wayne Conrad explores the foundational identity of Jesus Christ through the lens of 1 John 5. Addressing the "doctrinal erosion" that threatened the early church, Conrad breaks down the "triple witness"—the water, the blood, and the Spirit—that confirms Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send a textToday is Ash Wednesday on the Christian Year cycle. A number of Christian group gather for worship for the beginning of Lent. The actual word lent comes from Latin, ver which refers primarily to spring. However, the term as used in church is time of  preparation for the coming focus on Jesus' sufferings and death and the glory of his resurrection.  Even if you do not observe Lent with fasting and self-reflection the ritual of Ash Wednesday brings before us some vital Biblical truths. Primarily the mark of ash on the forehead carries the truth of our mortality and the need for ongoing repentance in our lives. This podcast looks at the trail of ashes in the Biblical story.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send a textThe Apostle John gives an urgent warning to the Christians he has pastored and to us. Many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world but we must not gullibly believe them but we must test them. The purpose of the test is to determine if they are from God or the spirit of antichrist. He gives two major theological test and some related social test. In this episode of Bible Insights, Wayne Conrad teaches on “Testing the Spirits” from 1 John 4:1–6. He explains that Christians live in an age of many persuasive voices—religious, cultural, and spiritual—and therefore must not be gullible nor cynical, but discerning. John's command is clear: “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”The reason for testing is that many false prophets have gone out into the world. False teaching is not rare, and it often sounds spiritual and convincing. Discernment, however, is not suspicion; it is love guarding the truth.Conrad highlights several key tests drawn from the text:1. The Christological Test The primary test concerns the identity of Jesus Christ. True teaching confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh—fully God and fully man. Any teaching that denies or distorts Christ's incarnation, deity, humanity, or saving work reflects the spirit of the Antichrist. Redefining Jesus while using religious language is a mark of error.2. The Apostolic Test True doctrine aligns with the apostolic witness preserved in Scripture. Those who know God listen to the apostles' teaching; those shaped by the world reject it. Scripture—Old and New Testaments together—is the authoritative standard for testing all spiritual claims.3. The Reception Test The world often embraces false teaching and resists biblical truth. Popularity is not evidence of divine approval. Fidelity to apostolic truth, not success or charisma, is the true measure.4. The Goal and Fruit Test The Spirit of truth exalts Christ, produces worship of God, nurtures godliness, and brings assurance through the indwelling Holy Spirit. The spirit of error promotes self-centered independence, false ideas, and deception—even if it appears impressive or spectacular.The episode concludes by urging believers to:Examine doctrine carefully.Compare all teaching with Scripture.Evaluate whether a message reflects worldly thinking or biblical truth.The ultimate focus must remain on Jesus Christ—the incarnate Son of God and Savior. By grounding themselves in Scripture and holding firmly to the true confession of Christ, believers can walk in truth and avoid deception.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textAmong all the books that make up the Bible, the Book of Ecclesiastes is unique literature. It is part of the wisdom literature of the Bible. But it is different. Sometimes when people read it they can become sad and feel a sense of loss. The reason may lie in how the word in Hebrew transliterated as havel  is translated. The English translations vary. Some render it as "vanity," others as "meaningless" or "futile" and some as "purposeless" A more literal translation would be merest breath (Robert Alter) carrying the idea of a vapor, wind, something real but illusive. The author of Ecclesiastes who says he is a Teacher or Preacher relates how people such as himself try in vain to obtain lasting fulfillment in various things or activities to excess and to the exclusion of God, who alone can give true meaning to life.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textPsalm 86:6-8Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you,for you answer me. There is none like you among the gods, O LORD (Yahweh),nor are there any works like yours. ESVPsalm 50:14-15 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Pay your vows to the Most High.Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”This podcast is an An offering of praise to God for his kindness and mercy in answering prayer yesterday in sending help to deliver me and my friend from a serious situation. Bible truth expressed in these verses demonstrated in a personall event.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textThe psalmist Asaph, the leader of the temple worship, shares a struggle he had in his mind and spirit with his faith. The struggle was a result of a wrong perspective in considering the arrogant unbelievers in contrast with the believer such as himself. He had thoughts that would have harmed the people if he spoken them aloud. He felt hopeless in understanding God's dealings with the unbeliever and with the believer such as himself. However, when he went into the sanctuary of God he understood the end of the wicked and his own future, " afterward you will receive me to glory." Following this revelation he burst into affirmative praise and confession: Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!An interpretive reading of Psalm 73.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textMalachi is the last prophet who ministered to the remnant of the Jews who returned to the land from Persia. See 2 Chronicles 36:15-23. The people have been in the land and have rebuild the temple and their houses. However there are serious problems with the people's relationship to Yahweh, their Covenant Lord. Malachi presents God's message that called for their repentance and His promise to come down himself among in the form of a disputation. It is in the style reverse catechism, that is questions and answers. This podcast only considers chapter 1 using the Christian Standard Bible and the World English Bible.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textMankind has this God driven need to designate times, seasons and years. In the Bible the designation of a New Year and its yearly celebration is given in Exodus 12, this month is to be the beginning of a year. Our current custom of marking a New Year on January comes from paganism and the Roman emperor Julius Caesar and it is in honor of the Roman god Janus, the two directional god of beginnings and transitions who faces backward and forward. But what is the Biblical meaning attached to new beginnings? Psalm 90 is the prayer of Moses on such an occasion. O God our help in ages pass and our eternal home. Teach us to number our days and give us hearts and minds of wisdom to number our days.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textAlthough we celebrate the birthdate of Jesus of Nazareth on December 25 it is highly improbable that he was born on this day! The accounts found in Luke and Matthew do not give us an exact day they do relate a timeframe of the year. Consider Luke 2 and the revelation to the shepherds out in the fields at night. No shepherd would have his sheep in the wet cold winter in Israel! This is the season of little grazing grass necessary for their life and health. The time for flocks grazing is the Spring and Summer and early Fall but not Winter.John's gospel directly links Jesus with the fulfillment of the Feast of Israel recorded in Leviticus 23. After Jesus immersion by John and his return from the wilderness the Prophet Forerunner of the Messiah declared- "Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." John 1:29,35 The lamb and the shepherd are identified by Jesus as pictures of his own life and mission. Using the historical indicators identified in the gospel accounts mostly likely Jesus was crucified at the Passover in the Spring of AD 33 on Thursday or Friday April 2 ,3.  The shadow of Law meets its completion in Jesus dying as God's provided Lamb for the sins of his people.In like manner Jesus birth is connected to the Fall feast of Trumpets, Atonement and Tabernacles. The Hebrew lived in tents during their journey from Egyptian slavery to the Promised land. God also had his tent erected among them as they traveled. And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst. Exactly as I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle, and of all its furniture, so you shall make it. Exodus 25:8-9 John connects Jesus incarnation with Tabernacles in chapter 1 of his gospel. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.... 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.So does the writer of Hebrews in chapter 8,9,10. "Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. (Hebrews 8:1)But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:11-12Again using historical data and information given in the gospel accounts we can arrive at the approximate date for Jesus birth in the Fall. But the most important truth is not the date of his arrival but the fact of the historical birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us for us people and our salvation.    Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Send us a textThis week I have had 3 people I know die. I went to one's funeral but the other two were many miles away and 2 were having funerals today at the same time! All this on my birthday. It causes me to remember Psalm 90 verses 3, 9-12  "You return man to dust    and say, “Return, O children of man!” ... For all our days pass away under your wrath;    we bring our years to an end like a sigh.  The years of our life are seventy,    or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble;    they are soon gone, and we fly away. Who considers the power of your anger,    and your wrath according to the fear of you?So teach us to number our days    that we may get a heart of wisdom. What does the Bible teach us about the reality of death? The location of the spirits of the dead? And how does Jesus Christ birth, death and resurrection address this issue? Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.