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Best podcasts about blessings and curses

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Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Hebrews 12:25-29 Worship the Living God

Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 31:05


How should we respond to the God who died for us that we might live with him? I. Don't refuse him because He is speaking to you in his Son, v25. II. Be grateful because you are receiving an enduring kingdom, vv26-28. III. Be reverent in your worship and service because our God is a consuming fire, vv28-29.

FSBCKW Sermons
Blessings and Curses

FSBCKW Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


This message is about the great reversal found in Luke 6:20–26, where Jesus declares blessings not on the wealthy and comfortable, but on the poor, the hungry, and the persecuted. In a world that chases status and success, Jesus flips the script: true blessing is found in dependence on God, not in material abundance. Those who weep and hunger now, who are hated for His name, will find joy, satisfaction, and reward in God's eternal kingdom.But Jesus doesn't stop with blessings—He gives a sobering warning. Woe to those who laugh now, who are full and praised by all, for they've already received their reward in full. It's not that success is evil, but when comfort leads to spiritual complacency, when laughter mocks righteousness, and when popularity replaces truth, the soul is in danger. We're called to trust not in our wealth, reputation, or comfort, but in Christ alone—who became poor, so that through Him, we might become eternally rich.

Audios English – DivineInformation.com – Torah and Science
Blessings And Curses Are All Coming Down To One Reason ( Current Events )

Audios English – DivineInformation.com – Torah and Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


DivineInformation.com – Torah and Science
Blessings And Curses Are All Coming Down To One Reason ( Current Events )

DivineInformation.com – Torah and Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


Arthur's Bible Study/Reflection
Blessings and Curses

Arthur's Bible Study/Reflection

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:46


Who do you count on to remove curses?

2 Paleys on a Pod
Behar-Bechukotai: Blessings and Curses

2 Paleys on a Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 53:02


This week we discuss this double Parsha and what it means to us. It covers the laws of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and the Jubilee (Yovel), as well as the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God's commandments. Briyah is heading to Peru so potentially there will be no new episodes for the next few weeks.Leave us a (nice) review!Shabbat shalom and may we know no more sorrow.

Guys With Bibles
Blessings and Curses

Guys With Bibles

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 60:15


Lee, Dana and Steve discuss what blessings and curses are and are not. Can we know if we or someone else is under a curse? Listen in and find out. *********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

HealthQuest Radio Podcast
The Blessings and Curses of Healthcare Part II

HealthQuest Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 45:54


“Too Late-Treating Society" Tune in for more on "Thank God for . . . It's Too Bad That" . . . We let people percolate, allowing diseases to advance. Most prevalent of our diseases today could be considered chronic-degenerative, in nature. The latest figures for healthcare in this country is $5 trillion and growing, while those who live in comparable countries are spending one half of what we spend here in the United States today.  Sign up for our "Caveman University" Event coming up June 28, 2025, 4-7:00 pm. Call our HealthQuest Radio Hotline at 800-794-1855 for more information. And . . . order Dr. Kolbaba's new book "The Caveman Way to Get Healthy-ER"!

HealthQuest Radio Podcast
The Blessings and Curses of HealthCare

HealthQuest Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 50:12


Thank God For . . . It's Too Bad That . . . A variety of subjects are covered in today's show about the current healthcare in our country today. Weight-loss diets, blood tests, nutrient supplements, hospitals, fasting, our brain, x-rays, MRI's, CT scans and much more. Sign up for our "Caveman University" Event coming up soon. Call our HealthQuest Radio Hotline at 800-794-1855 for more information. And . . . order Dr. Kolbaba's new book "The Caveman Way to Get Healthy-ER"!

All About Soul: The Akashic Records Podcast
Exploring the Realm of Blessings and Curses

All About Soul: The Akashic Records Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 47:09


In this episode, we will talk about blessings — and curses. I will share my own insights from my practice and experience over the past decade.What is the spiritual and metaphysical meaning of blessings and curses? How can we protect ourselves from curses?How to attract more blessings into our lifeWhen Akashic Record based healing can help with clearing curses — and when it can't (it's actually more simple than it sounds!)Ancestral curses and some ways of reversing them

All About Soul: The Akashic Records Podcast
Exploring the Realm of Blessings and Curses

All About Soul: The Akashic Records Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 47:09


In this episode, we will talk about blessings — and curses. I will share my own insights from my practice and experience over the past decade.What is the spiritual and metaphysical meaning of blessings and curses? How can we protect ourselves from curses?How to attract more blessings into our lifeWhen Akashic Record based healing can help with clearing curses — and when it can't (it's actually more simple than it sounds!)Ancestral curses and some ways of reversing them

Red Blonde Fox
Season 9 Episode 2: Blessings and Curses with Evangelist Veronica Stanton

Red Blonde Fox

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 48:23


This conversation explores themes of faith, gratitude, and the resilience of the Black community, particularly in the context of Black History Month. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's heritage, the power of obedience to God, and the consequences of disobedience. The role of Jesus as a redeemer is highlighted, along with a call to action for the community to embrace their identity and authority.

Pure Apostolic Works' Podcast
Episode 462: Blessings And Curses

Pure Apostolic Works' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 50:24


Sermon By: Sister Annette

Grace Point Church - Sermon Audio
Prepared - Part 2: Blessings and Curses

Grace Point Church - Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


Prepared - Part 2:  Blessings and Curses It’s common to be good to people who are good to us. But when people are mean and cruel it’s uncommon and extremely rare to be good, merciful and kind to them. When our response is “extremely good”, people notice. Extreme goodness is hard to do and requires dependence on God’s power. But when we’re willing to give a blessing instead of a curse—we make Jesus believable and desirable to others.

Moriel Ministries
Friday with Jacob Prasch | Blessings and Curses

Moriel Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 30:02


In an older teaching, Jacob talks about deliverance and curses.

Faith Lutheran Church Bloomington Sermons

Luke 6:17-26 • The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study
Blessings and curses

Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 47:32


Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they discuss the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time— and ask what it actually means to be blessed by God?Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:02Reading 1 - Jeremiah 17:5-8Psalm 1:1-4 & 6Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20Gospel - Luke 6:17, 20-26 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Kosmosdale Baptist Church
Reversing the Exodus: The Blessings and Curses of the Sinai Covenant

Kosmosdale Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 52:35


Sermons
Obedience and Promised Blessings and Curses

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


The message is obedience and disobedience matters! You choose one or the other, and it affects your life - now, and your future and your eternity! As Joshua said, “Choose this day who you will serve!” Life with God is blessed and full. Life without God will end in disaster.

The Father’s Heart
Blessings and Curses Podcast

The Father’s Heart

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 25:40


This podcast addresses the heart of God our Father towards his children. Blessings and curses both involve words. Blessings are words that bring about good to someone. Curses are the use of words to bring harm to someone. Scripture tells us: death and life are in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit. Nonetheless, the first time the word "curse" is used in Scripture God is doing the cursing and he is doing it for Adam's sake. After the Fall He says "cursed be the ground for your sake". Even God's curses bring blessing to His children. Notice God did not curse the Man; He cursed the ground for the sake of the Man. As God describes Himself as being Truth and Love. Existentially Truth itself and Love itself. His perspective is always to bring about good. After all, He is a good, good Father, absolutely good. Come listen to how our understanding of the Father's love for us helps us find our calling and destiny. If we truly know and trust His love for us, why would we be jealous of anyone else? The enemy of our soul never wants us to understand who we are; who He created us to be. Our enemy wants us to be jealous just like he was jealous when God created Adam in His image and likeness. Hopefully, listening to this podcast will raise questions in your mind and encourage you to think about how you perceive yourself. Are you so focused on what other people think or you that you do not consider what the Father thinks of you? After all He who knows you the best; loves you the most. Are you bold enough to ask the question: What does my Father think of me? I pray you will do so. Papa Tom

Chew the Bible
Blessings and Curses - Deuteronomy 11 - Chew the Bible - Season 3 - Aaron Yancey

Chew the Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 8:28


Your words were found and I ate them

Little Things
Last Call: Blessings and Curses

Little Things

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 33:41


In the fourth episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at just one verse from Malachi and discuss what God told his people about following his commands. But don't worry! This isn't an episode about doing your best or getting it right. It's about what Jesus did for us and getting the blessings we could never earn!If you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike Novotny wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith.To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word "Grace" to 45321 to subscribe!

OMEGAMAN (TM) with Shannon Ray Davis
"Blessings and Curses - Part 2" / Robert Avila / OMR # 11291

OMEGAMAN (TM) with Shannon Ray Davis

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 66:00


"Blessings and Curses - Part 2" / Robert Avila / OMR # 11291 Recorded 10.9.2024 on OMEGAMAN omegamanradio.com

Faith & Family Fellowship Podcast
God: Glory And Power For Your Destiny

Faith & Family Fellowship Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 34:39


God: Glory And Power For Your Destiny Interview with Robert Woeger In this Faith and Family Fellowship episode, Dallas interviews Robert Woeger, author of God: Glory And Power For Your Destiny. About the Book: Are you ready to unlock the power of God's Promises? This God: Glory And Power For Your Destiny book by Robert Woeger will bring you closer to God and help you live a life of joy, faith, and victory. Here is what you will receive: A transformation of your life as you believe and apply God's PromisesFoundational Christian principles to help you live a better lifeA daily devotional to help you grow in faith and revelationA collection of powerful Bible verses for you to confess over your lifeA journey to have a closer, more intimate relationship with God This book is a must-have for any Christian who wants to live a life of faith and power. Buy now and experience your new life that God destined for you! About the Author: Robert Woeger is a Christian minister, author, and pioneer in Christian digital media, active since 1995. He has written several books, including God: Glory And Power For Your Destiny and Blessings And Curses, which provide insights into foundational Christian topics, personal devotion, and unlocking God's blessings. In addition to his writing, Robert produces Christian music, videos, podcasts, and media aimed at deepening faith and spreading God's message of hope and salvation. Alongside his wife, Jody, they share a mission to deliver God's hope and freedom to the world through digital evangelism. Buy Your Copy of the Book: https://a.co/d/aDawItb Thank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can connect with us and support our various Christian Ministry projects worldwide. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on Various Platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowship) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries) For Marketing and Publishing needs, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

Christ Lutheran Church Harrisburg
Blessings and Curses

Christ Lutheran Church Harrisburg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 24:49


The second creation account and the accompanying story of the Fall are well known by many.  And the story sets up the rest of Scripture to tell of blessings and curses in so many ways.  It is an attempt to explain to people how we get to where we are.  Look around - see the blessings and the curses of today in your life, your community, and the world.  The sermon is based on Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8.

Bethany Lutheran Church
Blessings and Curses | The Final Blessing

Bethany Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 18:39


God's blessing had been given to people who time and time again chose to reject it. Later in the story, after Israel had been exiled from the promised land, God sent the true Israelite, the only one who could faithfully walk in God's blessing and truly unleash it for all people. Join us as we conclude our end-of-summer series as we see how Jesus is the ultimate blessing. Galatians 3:13 (ESV)Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”Matthew 3:15-17 (ESV)But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

The Motivation Congregation Podcast
Navigating Blessings and Curses: Profound Moral Choices in Parshas Re'eh (Rebroadcast)

The Motivation Congregation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 4:01 Transcription Available


What if the choices you make every day could clearly define a life of blessings or curses? Tune in as we unravel the profound teachings of Parshas Re'eh, where the Torah presents us with the stark choice between good and evil. Through the powerful verse "Re'eh anoychi nosayin lefneichem hayayim bracha uklala," we explore the urgent need for clarity in our moral decisions, especially as we approach significant life challenges and confront ethical dilemmas.Join us in this episode as we dissect the essential lessons of Parshas Re'eh, revealing how to internalize these truths and apply them to our spiritual journey. We challenge ourselves to reflect deeply: Are we genuinely fulfilling our moral duties or lost in trivial distractions? By the end, you'll have a renewed understanding of recognizing true blessings and curses and how to maintain this awareness daily. This conversation aims to enrich your spiritual life and reinforce your commitment to living with divine purpose and goodness.Support the Show.Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Eddy Addy
Enlargement By Having a Proper Respect for Blessings and Curses

Eddy Addy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 82:39


Frank Otchere
613. Have a Proper Respect for Blessings and Curses – Part 3 - Prophetic Experience - 25.08.2024

Frank Otchere

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


Frank Otchere
609. Have a Proper Respect for Blessings and Curses – Part 2 _ Prophetic Experience - 18.08.2024

Frank Otchere

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024


Bethany Lutheran Church
Blessings and Curses | Being Human is Hard

Bethany Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 22:53


The human story begins with God blessing the first two humans, but something goes tragically wrong shortly after the initial blessing. The first two humans reject God's blessing for something they think will be better, but instead of greater blessings comes a curse, which has skewed the human experience ever since. Join us as we unpack why being a human can sometimes be so difficult.Genesis 3:1-24 (ESV)Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”Romans 6:1-6 (ESV)What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.

Frank Otchere
604. Have Proper Respect for Blessings and Curses - Wisdom Encounter Service - 11.08.2024

Frank Otchere

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024


Bethany Lutheran Church
Blessings and Curses | Blessed to be a Blessing

Bethany Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 23:23


The first time the word bless/blessed appears in the Bible is at the start of Genesis. This one tiny word has amazing and beautiful ramifications on what it means to be human and shows us how God continues to invite us to partner with him on his mission in the world. Genesis 1:26-31 (ESV)Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”So God created man in his own image,    in the image of God he created him;    male and female he created them.And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV)For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

CREC Annapolis
The Mouth of Blessings and Curses (James 3:8-12) (7/28/24)

CREC Annapolis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 40:57


Austin Baptist Church
Blessings and Curses | Faith In Action | Nathan Wood

Austin Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 31:27


James 3:1-121. The Tongue is a Power2. The Tongue Reveals Your Heart3. What Does Your Tongue Reveal About You?

Father's House SA
Blessings And Curses

Father's House SA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 40:28


Blessings And Curses by Father's House SA

The Pen & The Yad
Bechukotai: Blessings and Curses: Who's in Charge of Them?

The Pen & The Yad

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 14:12


Resolute Podcast
The Power of Words: Blessings and Curses | 1 Samuel 1:9-17

Resolute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 6:20


Are your words building up or tearing down? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. We are in a new series on 1 Samuel, and we are currently in chapter one. The theme of chapter one is the six people who influenced Samuel's life: So far, we have identified Elkanah, Peninnah, Hannah, and today Eli, Israel's judge and priest. I am going to read verses 9-17, which pick up on this interaction between Hannah and Eli. After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.” As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.”  — 1 Samuel 1:9-17 Eli is an interesting character in Samuel's story. I really don't want to give too much away yet because you are going to get more to his story in the next four chapters, concluding with his tragic death, resulting from a fall from his chair. So, I want to hold off on giving you too much detail. But in this immediate text, we do catch a glimpse of Eli's character. We see that he is quick to make a judgment about a very humble and reverent woman. Who knows exactly why he does this, but he does, and I think this is a little interesting because he is supposed to be a judge. Most theologians consider him to be one of the final judges of Israel. Below is a sequential list of the judges of Israel if you want to see them: Othniel - 40 years (Judges 3:7-11) Ehud - 80 years (Judges 3:12-30) Shamgar - Time unspecified (Judges 3:31) Deborah and Barak - 40 years (Judges 4:1-5:31) Gideon - 40 years (Judges 6:1-8:35) Abimelech - 3 years (Judges 9:22) Tola - 23 years (Judges 10:1-2) Jair - 22 years (Judges 10:3-5) Jephthah - 6 years (Judges 10:6-12:7) Ibzan - 7 years (Judges 12:8-10) Elon - 10 years (Judges 12:11-12) Abdon - 8 years (Judges 12:13-15) Samson - 20 years (Judges 13:1-16:31) Eli - Not explicitly called a judge. Served as a high priest and judge during this time. Time unspecified (1 Samuel 1:9-4:18) Samuel - The final judge to transition Israel from judges to kings. Regardless, Eli's time marks the beginning of the end. As we will see, one of his failings was his lack of leadership as a father, which was a big black mark on his record as a priest and judge. Yet, we have to give him a little bit of credit because he does extend an important blessing to Hannah. This blessing would result in a son—Samuel. He would soon be conceived, born, raised, and ironically mentored by Eli, replacing him and ending the time of the judges. Isn't it interesting that the cursing and blessing come from the same mouth? My mouth has great power to speak amazing truths about Jesus that can lead people to Christ. At the same time, my mouth can speak sarcastic and hurtful things that wound other people. In addition, the older I get, the more I see the effect of my words. I was just telling my wife the other day that our three children speak the way they do to each other sometimes because of my biting sarcasm. And now, when I watch them do what I do, I don't like it because I know it can be taken too far and can wound others. At the same time, I am still humbled by how God uses my mouth to affect other people spiritually. There are testimonies I have heard time and time again from others about things I have said that have forever affected their lives. It's amazing that my mouth can have a powerful effect in both ways. It's sobering and humbling at the same time. But this is true with you, too. Just like it was for Eli. Do me a favor: Speak a blessing. Speak a blessing to your wife, children, friend, neighbor, or peer. And when you do say it with meaning. Look them in the eyes. Make sure you have their attention. Speak it clearly and see if God doesn't alter your impact. #BlessingAndCursing #PowerOfWords #SpeakLife ASK THIS: Reflecting on Eli's initial judgment of Hannah, how can we guard against making quick assumptions about others, especially in moments of distress or vulnerability? Considering the impact of our words, how can we intentionally use our speech to bless and uplift those around us, fostering a culture of encouragement and positivity in our relationships? DO THIS: Speak a blessing to someone today. PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to be mindful of the power of my words, that I may speak blessings and encouragement to others, reflecting Your love and grace in all I say and do. Grant me wisdom to use my speech to build up and inspire those around me, just as You bless and guide me each day. Amen. PLAY THIS: I Speak Jesus.

Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Deuteronomy 28: Blessings and Curses

Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 57:46


Moses, speaking on behalf of YHWH, vividly depicts the blessings that will overflow upon the Israelites if they faithfully adhere to the commandments, promising prosperity, abundance, and victory over their enemies. Conversely, he outlines the dire curses that will befall them should they turn away from God, describing a litany of calamities that will plague every aspect of their lives, from their health and livelihoods to their relationships and security. The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Deuteronomy 28. Come along as we dive into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy. This ancient book is more than history; it's a vibrant blueprint for living in harmony with God's will. Discover the profound teachings on law, justice, and morality, and hear how they resonate in our lives today. Deuteronomy calls us to obedience, love for our neighbor, and the crucial task of imparting faith to future generations. It's a narrative of love, responsibility, and the blessings of faithfulness, juxtaposed with warnings against forgetting our covenant with God. Join us as we explore the enduring messages of Deuteronomy and witness how they can transform our understanding of faith and daily living for Christ.

Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Deuteronomy 27: Blessings and Curses at the Threshold

Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 57:05


Moses leads the Israelites in a solemn ceremony, instructing them to erect large stones upon entering the promised land and inscribe upon them the words of the law. As the people stand on the brink of their new home, Moses lays out a stark choice: blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. This chapter serves as a poignant reminder of the gravity of the covenant between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of honoring His commandments and living in accordance with His will. The Rev. Jeremy Loesch, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grandview, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Deuteronomy 27. Come along as we dive into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy. This ancient book is more than history; it's a vibrant blueprint for living in harmony with God's will. Discover the profound teachings on law, justice, and morality, and hear how they resonate in our lives today. Deuteronomy calls us to obedience, love for our neighbor, and the crucial task of imparting faith to future generations. It's a narrative of love, responsibility, and the blessings of faithfulness, juxtaposed with warnings against forgetting our covenant with God. Join us as we explore the enduring messages of Deuteronomy and witness how they can transform our understanding of faith and daily living for Christ.