Podcasts about creation genesis

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Anything that's been broken, Jesus can restore.  Teacher - Scott Kenworthy

Re-Creation Genesis 8:1-9:3 Genesis - In The Beginning 16.11.2025 11AM

Today's speaker is Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor at Immanuel Nashville in Nashville, TN. Pastor Allberry takes us through the account of the created world in Genesis 1, and shows us the order, goodness, and hope we find there.

The Scriptures teach that God is the ultimate owner of everything (Psalm 24:1), including everything we have and everything we are: our existence, our bodies, our time, and beyond. But as God graciously creates us, he also generously invites us to contribute to the beauty and goodness of his Creation (Genesis 2:15). The things that you have are not technically yours. How are you using what God gave you to make investments that might yield an eternal dividend (Matthew 25:14-27)? If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Title: De-Creation Speaker: Mike Tindall Passage: Genesis 3 Series: Genesis - In the beginning Recording Date: 12.10.2025 AM

Peter Mahaffey - The Glory Of Creation - Genesis 1:26 - 2:1-3 | Sunday October 5 2025 by Royal York Baptist Church

Creation - Genesis 1:1-31

Peter Mahaffey - The Gift Of Creation - Genesis 1:2-31 | Sunday September 28 2025 by Royal York Baptist Church

PETE KELLEY, Lead Pastor / Fourth Sunday of Creation / Genesis 1.24-31

The God of Creation - Genesis 1:1-2:3 - Stephen Watson

Six Days of Creation | Genesis 1 | Dr. Robert Ball Orange Park, FL  Oakleaf Baptist Church  Creation Series

Try our Patreon for one month for FREE! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/BibleWormPodcast/redeem/46A41 We are back to the beginning this week, reading Genesis 1:1-2:4-the very first Bible story, the story of creation in 7 days. But come on. Isn't it really 6 days? In 6 days, God shows us a way of creating in “yes AND” mode–constantly making space for what is breathtakingly new without destroying or diluting what was there. A mode of creation that is exponential-where creatures themselves are meant to create, and life begets life, and every single life supports another. What does it mean for us to be made in the image of THIS kind of God? And seriously, with all the work there is to do in the world, how can rest be so important to creation that we count the 7th day in with the others?

Old Testament Stories Creation Genesis 1:1 Christ Church Kingwood August 24, 2025 Preacher: Cary Apel

Part of the A Land of Milk & Honey – Abraham to David series. Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post The Temple in Creation – Genesis 1 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.

Jeremy Lallier discusses Genesis 1:16—“Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also.”

Scripture: Genesis 8:20–9:17 Key Takeaways: + God will not let evil prevail + God saves by grace -       1 Peter 3:20–21 + God honors faith -       Hebrews 11:7 + God has another Day of Judgment coming -       Matthew 24:36–44

The sermon podcast of Redeemer City Church in Tampa, FL

Genesis 9 Michael Lawrence April 20, 2025

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Only in knowing our Creator do we fully understand our true identity.Know the Main CharacterKnow the Brilliant DesignerKnow the Gracious Restorer

Our creator God transcends time, existing eternally before the beginning began, and delights in creating all things from nothing through the power of His word.• God is eternal, existing before and outside of time, with no beginning or end• Creation reveals God's power as He creates ex nihilo (out of nothing) simply by speaking• Every human being has infinite dignity and worth as image-bearers of God• God formed man personally from dust and breathed His own life into humanity• Work was part of God's perfect design before sin entered the world• God's commands are pathways to freedom rather than restrictive limitations• The Bible's story moves from garden to garden-city through Christ's redemptive work• Our Creator entered His creation to restore what was broken through sinIf you're here today and want to know more about having a relationship with your Creator, please come speak with one of our pastors after the service.

As Daniel starts his set of videos on Genesis, he picks up where we have left off, going over, more in-depth, things we have talked about before-the cultural context of Genesis. With help from Tim Mackie and John Walton in an interview, they did a few years ago. Listen to the Bible Project with Walton Here: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/genesis-1-2-origins-or-identity/ Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfast-podcast/id1472441982 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s3aaP3pUkQKBVXbsP8Y34?si=ca588a6165424c61 Instagram: @thebelfastpodcast Email: belfastpodcast@gmail.com The Belfast Podcast exists to help recapture the Christian imagination. Luke and Daniel see the trend of modernism doing no favors for a vibrant view of scripture. Our goal is to widen the field of vision for modern people reading the Bible as we grapple with its ancient context, literary beauty, and symbolic underpinnings. You may have been taught to read texts with an eye for their literary and symbolic structures in English courses in high school and/or college, but rarely is this taught to seminary students or lay Christians alike when it comes to the Bible. We want to keep this eye for symbolism, repetition, and structure as we investigate the Biblical canon, linking it to modern and old examples that are extemporaneous yet connected to aid in giving the broader field of vision mentioned earlier. Come along with us on our journey to reread your bible for the first time. We hope that through the words of those who have come before us, we can give Western Christianity its imagination back.

Worshiping The Creator Not The Creation Genesis 11:10-12:9 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

February 16, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Today Neal leads the class while Hiram is out of town.   Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 

February 23, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Today Neal leads the class while Hiram is out of town.   Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 47:46

The Exodus Way E2 — The main beats of the Exodus Way are the road out of slavery, the road through the wilderness, and the road into inheritance. These moments become a narrative theme that plays out over and over in the story of the Bible. We even see them show up in Genesis before the events of the Exodus even happen! In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the significance of Exodus imagery in two early stories from Genesis, the creation and flood narratives.CHAPTERSRecapping Exodus as a Narrative Theme (0:00-6:30)Exodus in Creation: Genesis 1:1-13 (6:30-20:26)Exodus in the Flood: Genesis 7-8 (20:26-32:11)Connections to Baptism in 1 Peter 3:18-22 (32:11-45:17)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus by L.M. Morales (Link is to PDF, since book is not available for sale)“The Use of Water Imagery in Descriptions of Sheol” by Dominic Rudman (From the journal Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft; not available for purchase online)You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Onteora Lake” by Kyle McEvoy & Stan Forebee“Tumble's Lullaby” by Kyle McEvoy & Stan Forebee“Bloom” by Kyle McEvoyBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Key Takeaways: “Today as I read Genesis 1–2 my thoughts go to high school biology and physics. How does the biblical depiction of creation relate to the big bang theory and evolution? No doubt, Genesis 1–2 has bearing on our evaluation of these modern scientific accounts of cosmic and human origins. But a moment's thought will jar us into remembering that this comparison would not have occurred to ancient authors and readers. It is certain that the biblical account of creation was not written to counter Charles Darwin or Stephen Hawking, but it was written in the light of rival descriptions of creation...Since God's people were constantly tempted to worship the deities of other nations, we shouldn't be surprised that the biblical accounts of creation were shaped in such a way as to provide a clear distinction from those of other nations.” – Tremper Longman III, How to Read Genesis + Creation is God bringing cosmos out of chaos + Creation is framing and filling + Creation is God revealing himself Romans 1:20 -       Declares the glory of God Psalm 19:1-2 -       Displays the wisdom of God + Creation is God's good gift to us + God brings about the new creation like he brought about the first creation 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

Nathan LeMaster • Genesis 1:1–2:25 • Sunday Seminars

January 26, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 44:54

"The God of Creation"Genesis Chapter 1The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 26, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis chapter 1- The God of Creation- Genesis: “origins” - Genesis 1:1- Bara: create from nothing (only God)  Asha: prepare from something that exists (God & us)  Ex Nihilo: “out of nothing”- Various Christian Views of Creation:  1) Historic Old Earth Young Humanity Creationism  2) Young Earth Young Humanity Creationism   3) Old Earth Creation / Intelligent design  4) Literary Framework View- There is one God who is all powerful- Psalm 33:6-7, 9- Colossians 1:16-17- Revelation 4:11- The Trinity - God the Father   Genesis 1:1- God the Father  Acts 4:24- Jesus the Son  John 1:1-3- The Spirit  Genesis 1:2- The Spirit  Psalm 104:30- Genesis 1:26- God is intentional and creative in His design- “The more I examine the universe and the details of its architecture, the more evidence I find that the universe in some sense must have known we were coming.” Freeman Dyson- Psalm 104:24-25- Psalm 95: 4-5- We can enjoy God's creation- Genesis 1:28-30- 1 Timothy 6:17 - Psalm 145:9- We should worship God the creator- Psalm 33:6-8- Psalm 19:1-4- Romans 1:20- Psalm 96:11-12- Romans 1:25- We are uniquely made in God's image - Genesis 1:26-27 - Genesis 1:1-2- Genesis 1:31Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.onlineOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

January 19, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 46:53

In Genesis 24 an old and faithful Abraham sends his faithful steward Eliezer to Haran in search of a lifelong covenant wife for his son, Isaac. Eliezer is bound by a covenant Abraham makes with him to diligently fulfill the obligation of finding a true believer, who will be a help meet for Isaac on the journey to God's kingdom. So Eliezer left Abraham accompanied by a large retinue of servants and many camels; and vast wealthy gifts. Upon arrival in Haran Eliezer makes his responsibilities a matter of prayer and asks of the Almighty a very specific sign. No sooner had he finished his prayer than Rebekah arrives and says the very words of his prayer. Eliezer is amazed at the power of his God and bows his head in reverence. The 10 camels are watered by Rebekah – an immense task – and the company taken to Laban's house; where Laban notices the wealthy jewels given to Rebekah by Eliezer. Laban's words, “Come in thou blessed of Yahweh”, indicates both some knowledge of God, and the familiar use of the LORD's divine name of Yahweh, the use of which goes back to the beginning of Creation (Genesis 4 verses 1, 25 and 26). Rebekah had reported the circumstances of meeting Eliezer prior to Laban's remarks. From verses 31and 49 Eliezer tells Laban of the mission he has undertaken and its importance. Note it is not just another task Eliezer was given, but the entrusted responsibility of securing a bride who will ensure the faithful continuance of maintaining the truth promised to Abraham and his seed. In verse 51 Laban asserts his agreement with Rebekah going to the household of Abraham. Once again Eliezer responds to his Sovereign reverently. Many valuable gifts were given to Laban, by way of a bride price. After all of this has happened Rebekah's thoughts are requested. She assented and is sent away the next day with her family's blessing. Isaac went out in the evening to pray (“meditate” verse 63); and after her enquiry as to the man meeting the homecoming troop, Rebekah shows Isaac respect and is taken into Isaac's tent as his God chosen bride. And Isaac loved Rebekah dearly. Psalm 29 ascribed to Yahweh the glory and majesty due to His awesome Name. The powerful and frightening displays in nature are attributed to “the voice of Yahweh”. This is of course consistent with what Genesis 1 said, Yahweh spake and it was done – ie it came into being. All things exist and are maintained and sustained by the Word of Yahweh. What magnificent poetic language the Psalm sets before us. Verse 6 for example describes figuratively an earthquake. The Psalm concludes with Yahweh enthroned in the heavens exercising dominion over all His creation. “The voice of Yahweh” is used in this Psalm seven times and is perhaps symbolic of the “seven thunders” in Revelation 10 verse 4. Praise and extol His Name for this.Psalm 30 is a Psalm focussing on the joy the Almighty can bring to His children. This can be true even when our foes rise against us bringing despair. Jesus found the same at the time of his greatest extremity and encouraged his disciples with the same message: compare withJohn 14 verses1 to 3 and 27 to 29. Despite being downtrodden the psalmist finds the joy and support from his Sovereign uplifting. God will never forsake His children (Hebrews 13 verse 5 and 6). In Him, even to some extent in our present life, our mourning can become dancing; and our sackcloth exchanged for clothes of joy. This will be so much more the case when the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ arrives and the clothing of our mortal sorrow is swapped for joyful immortal life. Slowly read aloud Psalm 45 verse 7and 8 and deeply reflect on those words. cont reading here https://christadelphianvideo.org/thoughts-on-the-bible-readings-for-january-13th-genesis-24-psalms-29-and-30-and-matthew-15/

January 12, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 45:05

January 5, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 33:24

December 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 44:00

December 22, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 45:37

December 15, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 42:45

December 8, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 43:23

December 1, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic : humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism : life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 43:04

Today is Text-Driven Tuesday, and Jay and George are continuing their discussion of Genesis. In 1:26-31, we read about the creation of mankind, and the text helps us address some important questions that we should all ask: Where do we come from? Who are we? Why are we here? May the guys' discussion help you think through the answers to these questions for yourself. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a ministry of Christ's Fellowship Church. https://cfclawton.org/ ***Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgQBeT-Mj1CmngPdhZyWybQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY Podbean: https://conformedtochrist.podbean.com  

On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are discussing God's Creation. The guys begin with a conversation on how to actually interpret Genesis Chapter 1 and then move on to the three central truths that all Christians can affirm. May the conversation be an encouragement. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a ministry of Christ's Fellowship Church. https://cfclawton.org/   ***Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgQBeT-Mj1CmngPdhZyWybQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY Podbean: https://conformedtochrist.podbean.com  

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