Podcasts about Covenant

Apostle Jim Raley released a powerful Word from Heaven revealing where we are biblically in this moment of history. From Esther 4:14, we were reminded that we are not here by accident. Like Esther, we have been positioned for such a time as this. Even when God seems hidden, He is never absent. He is unmasking the enemy, overturning what was meant for destruction, and releasing divine reversal for His people! What the enemy meant for defeat, God is turning into victory. Heaven is still moving, and God is still turning the tables! Connect with Calvary Christian Center at calvaryfl.com

God calls us to step forward in faith, even when we don’t see the full path ahead. Hannah Benson reflects on Abraham’s journey, emphasizing that trusting God often requires waiting, patience, and obedience despite uncertainty. Abraham’s story illustrates that God’s promises are trustworthy, even when fulfillment seems slow or beyond human logic. By believing God’s Word and following His direction, we can experience His faithfulness and become a blessing to others. Highlights God calls us to act in faith, even without knowing all the answers. Abraham’s journey teaches patience, trust, and obedience in the waiting season. God fulfills His promises in His timing, not ours, reminding us that no word from Him returns void (Isaiah 55:11). Taking matters into our own hands, as Abraham and Sarah did with Hagar, can complicate God’s plan. Trusting God’s Word requires both courage to move and patience to wait. This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Believe the Word the Lord Has Spoken By Hannah Benson Bible Reading:“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed’” (Genesis 12:1-3 ESV). Recently, I re-read Abraham’s story through new eyes. Isn’t it amazing how we can read the same stories in Scripture again and again, yet every time we read them, the Lord will often reveal things we’ve never realized before? God called Abraham (then called Abram) to leave his homeland and everything he knew and was familiar with to go to a land that He would show him. How did Abraham feel about that? Was he afraid at all? Excited? Probably both. But regardless of how he felt, note that he stepped forward in faith even though he didn’t have all the answers. Read that again. If God calls us to do something, we must step forward in faith even if we don’t have all the answers. In fact, I have found that God doesn’t always give us the answers all at once. He’ll tell us the first step we need to take. So many of us look at the long road ahead of us and think we need all the answers before we move forward. A friend pointed out to me recently that in Exodus 24, Moses went into the fog of the mountain. Clarity came through hearing God’s voice and not from what he could see. I do want to include a disclaimer here. Sometimes, the Lord puts something on our hearts, but it doesn’t mean the time is now. Just because something may be a God-thing doesn’t mean it’s always God’s time for it. But when God calls us to step forward in faith, even when we can’t see the path ahead? Step forward. Go for it. Even if you aren’t sure how, take the next step. God didn’t just call Abraham. He gave him a promise. He promised He would make him a great nation, bless him, and make his name great so that he would be a blessing (Genesis 12:1-3). Imagine what it meant for Abraham to believe that promise. He had to leave everything familiar behind. He had to step forward in faith even though it was frightening. No matter what ran through Abraham’s mind, he chose to believe the promise God spoke, not knowing how or when it would come to fruition. He probably thought he would see the promise soon. If God were to make him a great nation, then that meant God would give him a child. At this point, Abraham was 75 years old and his wife, Sarah, was 65. Perhaps he thought God would fulfill the promise within the next couple of years. After all, that made logical sense. Already, they were advanced in years and past childbearing age. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 ESV). In other words, God doesn’t always do what makes logical sense to us. And that’s what happened. The promise took time, and in that time, Abraham grew discouraged. He asked God questions. He wondered when it would happen, if the heir to his house would be Eliezer (Genesis 15:2). God reassured Abraham that “your very own son shall be your heir” (Genesis 15:4 ESV). The Lord made a covenant with Abraham. Covenants in those days were made when two parties sacrificed animals, and the persons making the covenant passed between the split animals (or in the case of a king and his servant, the servant would pass through by himself), symbolizing, “May I be torn apart like these animals if I don’t keep my promise.” Sounds intense, doesn’t it? Usually, the servant would walk between the animals. But instead, God put Abraham into a deep sleep and passed through the animals Himself. In other words, He was saying that He would be the One to pay the price if the covenant was broken (Genesis 15). Abraham didn’t always remain perfectly faithful because, like the rest of us, he’s a sinner and unable to be perfect before a holy God. And one day, God fulfilled His promise, allowing Jesus, who is fully God and fully man, to be broken in atonement for all the sins we’ve committed and the broken promises we’ve ever made. Isn’t that such a beautiful picture? In Genesis 16, however, Abraham and Sarah (at the time still called Abram and Sarai) took matters into their own hands. Sarah suggested to Abraham that he “go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her” (v. 2b). Abraham listened to his wife and had a child through Hagar. God doesn’t waste anything, and every child, no matter how they are conceived, is a gift and a blessing. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t pain and conflict as a result of our actions. Intersecting Faith & Life: When we wait so long for something, we often begin to lose hope and think we must take matters into our own hands. 10 years after God made the promise that he would make of Abraham a great nation, the man and his wife still didn’t have a child. Sometimes, the Lord asks us to knock, move forward in faith, and do something (Matthew 7:7). Other times, the Lord asks us to quiet our hearts and be still before Him (Psalm 46:10). In Abraham and Sarah’s story, God asked them to believe (Hebrews 11:11, Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:18). God called them to go from their country and kindred to a land that He would show them, but after that, He didn’t have specific instructions. No doubt it made them wonder if they were supposed to do something, which is why Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham as a wife. Perhaps then she could bear a child through her servant. But that was not what God had meant. No, Sarah herself would bear a son. The Lord had spoken the word. No word from the Lord will return empty. It shall accomplish that which He has purposed and shall succeed in the thing for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11) and “For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3 ESV). Pray with me: Dear Father, I thank You that Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). I confess I often doubt Your Word and want all the answers rather than trusting You to take the next step. When I am in a season of “fog” like Moses, help me to listen for Your voice. When I am in a season of “waiting” like Abraham, help me to trust Your timing over my logic. Protect me from taking matters into my own hands, and give me the grace to be still when You say “wait” and the courage to move when You say “go.” Thank you for keeping Your promises, even when I am weak. In Jesus’s Name, Amen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Culture Friday on the Supreme Court's parental rights ruling, a review of Pixar's Hoppers, and Word Play on a remarkably versatile word. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Covenant College, where students are equipped with a Christ-centered education rooted in the Reformed tradition. Covenant.edu/worldThe Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldBoyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction.Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family.Learn more at boycecollege.com

In this episode of House of Learning: Understanding the Doctrine of the Temple, Meghan Farner and Cory Jensen explore three major covenant structures found throughout scripture — the Sinai covenant, the Davidic covenant, and the Abrahamic covenant — and how all three operate within what is called the “new and everlasting covenant.”This lesson reveals how God mercifully extends covenant relationships to humanity through multiple structures: collective covenants with nations and communities, intercessory covenants through proxy saviors, and personal covenants with individuals and their posterity. Together, these patterns reveal a divine system designed to bless, gather, protect, and spiritually mature God's children across generations.You'll learn:✨ What the Sinai covenant teaches about collective covenant responsibility✨ How the Davidic covenant reveals intercession, proxy leadership, and spiritual stewardship✨ Why Jesus Christ is the ultimate intercessor and covenant mediator✨ How the Abrahamic covenant demonstrates personal covenant relationship and divine promise✨ Why God honors covenant across time, nations, and generations✨ How covenant structures support spiritual ascension and becoming✨ What the “new and everlasting covenant” truly meansThis episode also explores biblical examples including Moses, David, Hezekiah, Abraham, Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon covenant tradition, and how covenant structures may continue to unfold in modern spiritual development. If you've ever wondered how covenants operate beyond individual belief, how intercession functions spiritually, or how God organizes collective spiritual growth, this lesson offers deep insight and spiritual coherence.

In this episode of More Than Conquerors, Terry and Reneé Mize continue teaching on the importance of faith and the power of God's covenant in these last days.Terry explains that the Christian life can be simplified into three essential priorities: prayer, faith, and reaching the world with the Gospel. When believers focus on these foundations, their faith grows stronger and their influence for the Kingdom expands.The program also addresses an important biblical question many believers are hearing today: Why should Christians stand with Israel? Terry walks through the Scriptures showing that God's covenant with Abraham is everlasting and still active today.Understanding God's covenant promises will strengthen your faith and help you stand firm in the days ahead.FEATURED RESOURCE

In this episode, we discuss Exodus 28–30, and the mother-daughter team, Muriel Everts and Judy Downs, share how the Lord's redemption in their lives has drawn them deeper into His presence and into the freedom He offers.

Genesis 15 records one of the most important covenant moments in the Bible. Some systematic theologies claim that when God passes through the divided sacrifice it foreshadows Christ's sacrificial death. But does the text actually teach that? In this episode we examine the covenant ritual, how the New Testament uses Genesis 15, and why forcing the passage into a Christ-typology may obscure what the chapter is really about.

Uncovering Medicaid fraud, the landmark social-media trial, and teaching children about sexuality. Plus, Cal Thomas on Iran's opportunity, rescue of a stranded hot-air balloon, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Boyce College, which offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction.Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family.Learn more at boycecollege.comFrom Covenant College, where students are equipped with a Christ-centered education rooted in the Reformed tradition. Covenant.edu/worldAnd from The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, preparing students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

Is your family tree a bit... messy? If you feel like your life is full of sibling rivalry, deception, or "unanswered" prayers, you are in good company. From the tents of Isaac and Rebekah to the wrestling match at Peniel, the story of Jacob proves that God doesn't call perfect people—He transforms people who are willing to hold on until they receive a blessing. Summary: In this massive study of Genesis 24–36, we follow the Covenant through three generations of trials, travels, and transformations. We look past the "Sunday School" versions of these stories to see the grit and grace required to stay on the Covenant Path. Finding Rebekah: We analyze the decisiveness of Rebekah in Genesis 24—a woman who was willing to leave everything she knew for a promise she hadn't seen yet. The Birthright Conflict: We dive into the controversial "deception" of Isaac. Was it a trick, or was Rebekah ensuring God's will was done? We explore the heavy price of prioritizing the temporal over the eternal. Jacob's Ladder: We break down the symbolism of the "stairway to heaven" at Bethel and how Jacob turned a cold stone pillow into a temple-like encounter with the Divine. Leah and Rachel: We discuss the years of labor and the "comparative" heartbreak of Leah and Rachel, seeing how God remembers those who feel unloved. Wrestling with God: We finish with the most pivotal moment in Jacob's life—his night-long wrestle. We learn that "Israel" means "Let God Prevail" and discover how we can also prevail through our trials. Call-to-Action: Jacob had to return to "Bethel" to find his way again. Where is your "Bethel"? Where do you go when you need to remember your covenants? Let's discuss in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" while you wrestle with your own challenges, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:08:00 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 3:12:48 Covenant Marriage 3:26:33 The Vertical Straight and Narrow 3:34:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 3:36:41 God with Us 3:50:44 Wells of Living Water 3:53:58 Meeting Rachel 4:02:54 Rachel & Leah 4:10:07 Jacob's and Rachel's Love 4:16:17 Leah or Rachel 4:23:09 Compensatory Blessings 4:27:49 All in a Name 4:33:30 Familial Arms Race 4:50:15 Remembered by God 4:56:16 Jacob's Flocks 5:04:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 5:09:58 Parting Ways 5:26:16 Letting them Leave 5:50:38 Returning to the Promised Land 5:59:59 Wrestling the Angel 6:11:29 The Prodigal Son 6:18:56 Reunion with our Elder Broher 6:30:38 The Rape of Dinah 6:38:35 Misusing the Covenant 6:49:52 Back to Bethel

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Sometimes following God starts with an idea that sounds… a little crazy. In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Colin sit down with Dennis Ferrigno to talk about the unexpected story behind the Ark of the Covenant "rendition" used in the Power and Presence sermon series. It started with a quiet moment in prayer.  A simple prompting. And one question: What if God is actually asking me to do this? Dennis shares how that moment of obedience turned into something far bigger than he expected—bringing together artists, craftsmen, and even unexpected challenges along the way. Through it all, one theme kept showing up: when we step out in faith, God does the rest. This conversation explores: • What obedience really looks like in everyday life • How God's presence still moves through ordinary people • Why small acts of faith can lead to bigger stories than we imagine If you've ever wondered whether God might be nudging you toward something—this episode is for you.

In this interview with Dr. James Renihan, we discuss Artciles 34 of the First London Baptist Confession of Faith.

Washington Wednesday on political risk of Iran conflict, World Tour on Nepal's election, and a graphic novel about courageous faith. Plus, squeaky feet, Janie B. Cheaney on emerging research about student computers and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateThe Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldBoyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction.Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family.Learn more at boycecollege.comAnd from Covenant College, where students are equipped with a Christ-centered education rooted in the Reformed tradition. Covenant.edu/world

In Part 2 of their deep dive into the Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee interview, Ashe in America and Ghost continue unpacking the theological, historical, and political claims surrounding Israel, biblical land promises, and modern geopolitics. The conversation explores the question at the center of Tucker's challenge: who exactly are the people entitled to the biblical promise of land, and how would anyone prove that connection today? Ashe and Ghost examine arguments about ancestry, conversion, DNA, and the claim that modern Israel inherits promises made to Abraham's descendants thousands of years ago. They also dig into the broader implications of Christian Zionism, the historical borders described in scripture, and the tension between biblical covenant theology and modern nation-state politics. Along the way, they critique Huckabee's performance in the interview, arguing that many of Tucker's core questions went unanswered. The episode closes with a reflection on intellectual honesty in political and religious debates and a reminder that, for Christians, the central question remains the same: who do you say that Jesus is?

Joy invites on Activist and OG mom friend, Colleen Weiss, to give us the dose of hope and motivation that we, as mothers, could all use right now. Sarah shares about her magical trip to New Orleans, Joy is applying to high schools and Colleen needs her kids to go to school for at least one full week. Trigger Warning: We discuss current events including ICE and the Epstein Files. About our guest: Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, Colleen moved to Nashville in 2009 by way of Brooklyn, New York. She’s worn many hats over the years, from waiting tables, to custom menswear slinger, to her current role as a real estate agent. Personally knowing the benefits of homeownership, she is particularly passionate about helping first time homebuyers. After the Covenant shooting in 2023 she began regularly showing up to the state capitol where she learned the ins and outs of TN state politics. Since that time her activism work has grown, most recently with the creation of the Angelic Dissenters podcast. A weekly update on the TN General Assembly and the harmful policies being introduced. When not yelling in the streets, she can be found at home in East Nashville with her husband and two daughters Mabel and Josie. Follow Momcult on Instagram @momcultpodcast.

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-16 / ObadiahTitle: God's Everlasting CovenantSHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.Today, we begin a new series on the podcast, Season #21 – Hope & Promise: The book of Obadiah. It's a short prophetic book in the Old Testament, located between Amos and Jonah.What is the message, and how does it relate to us today? To understand the book of Obadiah, let's go back in history… all the way to Genesis.God called Abram out of the distant land of Haran and promised that he would become a great nation. This was an everlasting covenant between God and Abraham and his future descendants.“I will confirm my covenant with you and your descendants after you, from generation to generation. This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And I will give the entire land of Canaan, where you now live as a foreigner, to you and your descendants. It will be their possession forever, and I will be their God.”Genesis 17:7-8Abram's name was changed to Abraham, and his wife Sarai's name was changed to Sarah. Isaac was born when they were both old. Isaac married Rebekah and was 60 years old when they welcomed twin boys.The rivalry between these two brothers—Jacob and Esau—began in their mother's womb and lasted for many generations. Jacob's name was changed to Israel, and Esau's name was changed to Edom. Song: The Everlasting Love of God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaTKSQ1-fh8&list=RDKaTKSQ1-fh8&start_radio=1

Send a textIn Exodus, God gives intricate instructions for the Ark of the Covenant — precise measurements, detailed materials, sacred garments, holy order.Why?Because our God is a God of order. A God of detail. A God of holiness.But tucked inside those instructions is something powerful:“I will put My testimony in it.”In this episode, Chelsey unpacks the revelation that you are now that dwelling place. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit. And God has placed a testimony inside you — not by accident, not randomly, but intentionally and strategically for His purposes.You'll hear:Why your struggles were never wastedHow Joseph's story reveals the purpose of painThe connection between your spiritual gifts and your weaknessesWhy God designs your personality to depend on HimHow your testimony aligns with works He predestined for youWhat it means to steward your calling instead of hiding from itWhat the enemy meant for evil, God is refining into testimony.You are not wandering without purpose.There is an anointing on your life. There is a testimony inside you. And there are good works prepared for you to walk in.The question is: will you get out of your own way and let Him use it? Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Purim - 2026 - Part 2 - The Covenant Still Stands- The Fear of Annihilation and the Messiah's Promise - A message by Messianic Leader J. Isaac Gabizon To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1254/29?v=20251111

Focus: Ash Wednesday calls us to return, not out of fear, but out of hope. The God who binds Himself to His people also invites them back when they stray. Through confession, repentance, and humility, we are reminded that covenant life includes honest reckoning with sin and confident trust in God's mercy. This service grounds us in the truth that renewal is possible because God's steadfast love never loosens its grip. Even marked with ashes, we are held by grace. Joel 2:12–13; Psalm 51

Focus: Covenant faith is not only received, it is tested. In Genesis 22, Abraham is confronted with a moment that threatens to unravel the very promise he was given. Yet God proves Himself faithful, providing what Abraham could not. This story reminds us that God never tests in order to destroy, but to deepen trust and reveal His provision. This week invites us to wrestle honestly with faith under pressure and to discover that God remains faithful even when obedience is costly and understanding is incomplete. Genesis 22

Focus: The covenant promise expands as God delivers His people from slavery and claims them as His own. From the burning bush to the Passover to Sinai, we see that God rescues before He instructs, saves before He shapes, and marks His people with grace before calling them to obedience. This week anchors us in the truth that covenant identity flows from deliverance, not performance. We are not saved by keeping the law; we are given the law because we have been saved. Exodus 3, 12, 20

Focus: God's redemptive work moves from promise spoken to promise embodied as He calls Abram by grace alone. God's covenant begins with a call and is sealed with a new name. In Genesis 12, God invites Abram into a promise that will bless the world; in Genesis 17, God confirms that promise by renaming him Abraham, marking not just a future, but a transformed identity. This week reminds us that God's promises do not simply point us forward; they reshape who we are. To be called by God is to be claimed by Him, and to receive a new name rooted in grace rather than achievement. Genesis 12:1-9

Virginia communities block abortion clinics, Texas election challenges, four Supreme Court rulings, and homes for the chronically homeless. Plus, Albert Mohler on Iranian tyranny removed, a child flags an aviation training manual, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Covenant College, where students are equipped with a Christ-centered education rooted in the Reformed tradition. Covenant.edu/worldThe Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldBoyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction.Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family.Learn more at boycecollege.com

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Ki Tissa is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Blood of Christ and the Courtroom of Heaven – Part 1 | KIB 520 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description In KIB Episode 520, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake address the spiritual intensity surrounding this season (Purim, "blood moon," and heightened occult activity) and then go deep into a foundational subject the remnant must understand: the power of the Blood of Jesus. This is not superstition. It's not a chant. It's not a ritual. The Blood of Jesus is covenant reality—a legal transaction that secures redemption, silences accusation, and anchors spiritual warfare in heaven's courtroom. In this episode: Why the enemy pushes believers toward formula-based "churchianity" Passover blood: covenant protection before judgment falls (Exodus 12) "The life is in the blood" and substitutionary atonement (Leviticus 17:11) The Blood of Jesus: eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12) Why the Blood "speaks better things than Abel" (Hebrews 12:24) How victory works in warfare: Blood + testimony + covenant fidelity (Revelation 12:11) Why spiritual maturity requires depth in the basics

Once your soul is intertwined with someone, you no longer have authority or control over your mind, will, or emotions. Ever wondered why “don't stir up or awaken love until the right time” keeps showing up in Song of Solomon?  Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell dives deep into the themes of passion, love, and covenant, drawing wisdom from Song of Solomon and personal experience. He explores how awakening love or passion prematurely can impact our emotional and spiritual well-being, emphasizing the importance of identity, discipline, and true covenant over mere commitment.Support the showText encounteratl to 94000 to stay up-to-date on all things Encounter.Worship with EncounterSundays at 11 AM ET | Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ETSupport EncounterText egive to 77977 Connect with EncounterFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteConnect with Dr. GabeInstagram | YouTube | Website

Welcome to the "Made For More" podcast from Vineyard Cincinnati Church. Over the next few months, we will taking deep dives from our series "Threads" focusing on the idea that the entire bible is a story about Jesus and there's grace on every page. Today, we hear from our host Tyler Jarvis and Daniel McKee as they talk about the theme , "Covenant" from this past weekend. Support the show

Purim - 2026 - Part 1 - The Covenant Still Stands- The Fear of Annihilation and the Messiah's Promise - A message by Messianic Leader J. Isaac Gabizon To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1254/29?v=20251111

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today's readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

An update on the Iran war, Legal Docket on the Supreme Court's struggle over “just compensation,” and Moneybeat on why sanctions without leverage were bound to fail on Iran. Plus, History Book on the national anthem's unlikely rise and the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Boyce College. Boyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction. Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family. Learn more at boycecollege.comFrom Covenant College, where students are equipped with a Christ-centered education rooted in the Reformed tradition. Covenant.edu/worldAnd from The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, which prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

Covenant Alignment by Grant Mahoney

Why do things sometimes fall apart even when our intentions are good? In this week's message from 2 Samuel 6, we explore one of the most sobering moments in Scripture. David sets out to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. The worship is loud. The celebration is intense. The passion is real. But underneath the celebration are small compromises. The wrong people. The wrong method. Good intentions that ignored God's instructions. And the result is devastating. This message challenges us to wrestle with some hard but necessary questions: Are we choosing convenience over obedience? Are we substituting intensity for integrity? Are we trying to protect God instead of simply obeying Him? Are small compromises creating bigger damage than we realize? The good news? God's heart has not changed. He still wants to bless us with His presence. But we have to prepare for it. If life feels off, distant, or spiritually stuck, this message is an invitation to reset and realign.

In this conversation, Caleb and Stephen Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Theology at Southern Seminary discuss the significance of baptism in relation to the biblical covenants. They explores the distinctions between the old and new covenants, the nature of the new covenant community, and the implications for church practices, particularly regarding baptism and church membership. The discussion highlights the necessity of conversion and faith for true church membership and the role of baptism as a sign of the new covenant.Resources: Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ edited by Tom Schreiner and Shawn WrightBaptism and the Relationship Between the Covenants by Steve WellumBaptism: Three Views edited by David WrightUnderstanding Four Views on Baptism edited by John Armstrong  and Paul EngleThe Baptism of Disciples Alone: A Covenantal Argument for Credobaptism Versus Paedobaptism by Fred MaloneBaptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries Everett Ferguson

Because our Father already knows what we need, prayer is not informing Him or persuading Him — it is partnering with Him. As righteous sons and daughters, we bear one another's burdens and pray for one another boldly and confidently, expecting healing and restoration in a hurting world.

Dr Trina Boice is a best-selling author and instructor at BYU-Idaho.I wanted to speak to Trina today about her book 'The Language of Heaven: Hebrew Words Every Latter-day Saint Should Know to Better Understand the Bible, Covenants & God.Some highlights from this episode include the word that takes 'listening' deeper, the word that helps us understand Christ's role better, and why the story of Abraham & Isaac typifies Jesus's great sacrifice.--You can find more of Dr Boice's work at the following links:- https://www.ldsbookuk.com/products/the-language-of-heaven- https://www.instagram.com/trinaboice/?hl=enFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Our God is a covenant-keeping God, and every blessing He releases is secured by His covenant.In this message, we unveil the force and faithfulness behind God's covenant and examine the specific terms and truths that govern the covenant of God's blessings.

In this second part, we explore additional details of the Blessing Covenant

Kyle brings us the message recorded live at Covenant. 

Speaking of Covenants (as we do this week), to get really in depth learning about the covenant, join Steven Harper and myself on a cruise where we discuss the New and Everlasting Covenant in a series of ten lectures/discussions/workshops. This will be fantastic! Plus we dock at Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya, and more! Learn more at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/In this short episode from four years ago, Kerry delves into Jacob's experience at Bethel, and how it was a temple experience. He also talks about the temple setting of the wrestle with an angel at Peniel. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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In this message from Gospel of Mark 12:35–44, we step into the temple during the final week of Jesus' life and watch Him confront the religious leaders with a question they cannot answer. Quoting Psalms 110 and pointing back to the promise of 2 Samuel 7, Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both David's Son and David's Lord. The riddle exposes more than bad theology—it reveals hardened hearts. The scribes know the Scriptures inside and out, yet their love for recognition, status, and control proves they have missed the very One the Scriptures point to. This sermon unpacks that tension and reminds us: knowing who God is isn't about winning debates or looking spiritual—it's about lives transformed by the truth. The passage closes with a striking contrast at the temple treasury. As wealthy worshipers give from their abundance, a poor widow quietly offers two small copper coins—everything she had. Jesus declares her gift greater, not because of its size, but because of her surrender. Together, these scenes press one clear takeaway: knowing who God is shows up in how you live. From generosity to humility to daily obedience, our actions reveal what we truly believe. This message invites us to examine our own hearts—are we performing like the scribes, or trusting like the widow? And as we look to Jesus, the greater King who would soon give everything for us, we're called to respond with wholehearted faith.

Joshua 22:1-34 I Andrew MurchI. Faithfulness produces obedience. (1-6)a. Promises given have been kept. (1-3)b. God's people take him at his word. (4-6)II. Apostasy destroys unity. (7-20)a. It appears they lost the plot. (7-12)b. Fidelity is worth the fight. (13-20)III. Fidelity preserves unity. (21-34)a. Covenant community fosters generational fidelity. (21-29)b. The Lord's presence preserves his people's faithfulness. (30-34)God's people fight to stay faithful.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.As a "Trekkie" (lover of Star Trek), we will be devoting several Great Rosary Campaigns to praying for the conversion of all remaining Star Trek cast members to the Catholic Faith.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign: Star Trek Edition, we are praying for the conversion of Michael Dorn, who played Lt. Commander Worf (everyone's favorite Klingon) on the various Enterprises in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and in "Deep Space Nine." Please join us in praying that he may "live long and prosper" unto eternal life.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Today, Daniel continues our Threads series, looking at God's covenants throughout Scripture and how they all lead us to Jesus.Support the show

03/01/2026

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 7:1-7. Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. — 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 Corinth celebrated sexual indulgence as entertainment, expression, escape, and even religion. Sex was merely a convenience—not commitment. But Paul doesn't invent a new sexual ethic here. He reaffirms the historic, biblical blueprint of marriage. The sexual ethic the Corinthians had forgotten: Sex belongs in monogamy. Sex outside marriage violates the covenant. Sex inside marriage is a shared responsibility—not one-sided. Here is how he starts: "But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband." — Cor. 7:2 Our sexual desires aren't the problem. Dislocation of sexual desires from the covenant is the core problem. God created us with sexual desires. He is very much pro-sex, but he is also pro-covenant and designed our sexual desires and sexual acts for inside the covenant, not outside it. Sex in the wrong place fractures the plan and design of God and impacts you and others. But sex in the right place fortifies. And then Paul goes where no Greco-Roman man expected him to go: "The husband should give to his wife… and likewise the wife to her husband." — Cor. 7:3 This isn't Paul trying his hand at sex therapy like Dr. Ruth Westheimer—it was ancient biblical wisdom: Her needs matter. His needs matter. Her authority matters. His authority matters. Paul's words shatter the cultural norm: "The wife does not have authority over her own body… likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body." — Cor. 7:4 He is not suggesting domination—sexual devotion. He is not suggesting ownership—sexual surrender. He is not suggesting power—sexual partnership. He is dispelling the myth that sex was designed to be a bargaining chip, a tool of control, or a means of manipulation. It was designed to be a covenant bond. That's why Paul warns: "Do not deprive one another… so that Satan may not tempt you." — Cor. 7:5 Withholding doesn't heal—it harms. Distance doesn't purify—it exposes. Neglect doesn't strengthen—it weakens. Paul is not condemning couples in sexless seasons that they did not choose. He is confronting sexless marriages created by indifference, resentment, avoidance, or false holiness. When intimacy disappears by choice rather than circumstance, the marriage weakens—and temptation looks for an opening. Marital intimacy is spiritual protection. A safeguard. A shared shield against temptation. Then, finally in verse 7, he says: "Each has his own gift from God…" — Cor. 7:7 Marriage is a gift. Singleness is a gift. The assignment differs—the grace is the same. So Paul pulls it all together: Desire matters. Marriage matters. Holiness matters. And God designed them to work together. Sex outside marriage fractures. Sex inside marriage fortifies. Because God made desire holy—and He placed it inside the covenant for our good. DO THIS: Invest intentionally in your marriage today: initiate a needed conversation, express affection, schedule time together, or remove a distraction that's weakening your connection. ASK THIS: Where have I treated desire as convenience rather than covenant? How can I serve my spouse (or future spouse) with greater mutuality and intentionality? What part of my understanding of sex or marriage needs to realign with God's design? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for designing desire with purpose and placing it inside the covenant for our good. Teach me to honor You—whether married or single—with purity, mutuality, and devotion. Strengthen marriages, protect hearts, and anchor us in Your design. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Goodness of God"