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In this episode of Bible Answers Live, we'll learn about the seal of God and the mark of the beast. We'll also learn about backsliding and falling away and how we can be better witnesses to those around us ! Tune in now ! Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross also discuss Heaven after death, and the what the pre-tribulation rapture is. 1.- What is the meaning of Hebrews 12 verse 26 ? 2.- What is the seal of God ? 3.- The Sixth Commandment says not to kill, but does that extend to animals like squirrels, rats or mice ? 4.- In the context of Matthew 18 verses 15 through 17, how do we approach someone especially on social media ? 5.- How can I avoid energy drinks ? 6.- Should I pay tithe on gross income even in this difficult economy ? 7.- If a homeless person asks for food on the Sabbath, is it breaking the Fourth Commandment to take them somewhere for a meal ? 8.- Does Psalm 51 verse 5 reference man's condition ? or is it a personal issue with David ? 9.- What verse in the Bible states that the Earth is round ? 10.- Did God command the temple builders to construct the temple stones and the temple furniture off-site ? 11.- Is the term that we find in the Bible, “the bottomless pit,” the same as the abyss that the demon talks about when he says, “Don't cast us into the abyss” ? 12.- In Scripture, the word “Scarlet” is associated with sin. Would it be a sin to name my daughter “Scarlet” ? 13.- Does God still use prophets to edify the church today ? 14.- How do we know that the original church correctly chose the books of the Bible that formed the New Testament ? 15.- What is the mark of the beast ? 16.- Does Hebrews 6 verses 4 through 6 mean that it is impossible for people to return to God after they have fallen away ? 17.- How can I be a better witness to children younger than me ? 18.- If Jesus is considered the First Fruit, why was Moses raised from the dead ? 19.- Do we have to “preach” the gospel in order to be saved ? 20.- When God says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you,” how does that apply to those who were martyrs or those who will be persecuted ? 21.- How can we be certain there is no pre-tribulation rapture ?

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In the Book of Psalms, Psalm 119 is the longest. It's an acrostic psalm that walks through the entire Hebrew alphabet, with eight verses for each letter, which ends up being 176 total verses. God willing, we'll get there in a couple of years!But today, in Psalm 78, we're looking at the second longest psalm. Psalm 78 is 72 total verses, but the plan this morning is just to show you three lessons that we find here, and these are lessons especially relevant for when God is leading you through something. One of my big takeaways from last week's sermon, in Psalm 77, came in verse 19, that in God's leading of Israel, his way was “through the sea;” his path was “through the great waters.” And Pastor Mike Polley pointed out that this is not what we would think or want. We'd want to go around the sea. Avoid the hard thing. But God chooses to lead us through it. I know that for many of us he's leading us through some stuff right now, and if that resonates with you, Psalm 78 has three lessons for you … if that doesn't resonate with you, I hope you'll still listen to the sermon. My dad used to say that we're all in one of three places: We either just came out of something; we're going through something; or we're about to go through something.That's all of us, so whichever place you might be, let's take a minute here and ask God to speak to us through his word:Father, by your grace, we believe that every word of yours proves true, and that you are a shield to those who take refuge in you. We ask this morning, through your word, that you would comfort us about where we've been, provide for us where we are, and prepare us for where we're going — for your glory, in Jesus's name, amen. When you're going through something, lesson #1 —1) Remember God's grace by recounting your story.We see this in verses 1–4, but really, this is what the psalm is doing at a macro level. Let's remember what the Book of Psalms are doing overall. The Book of Psalms was compiled later in Israel's history to be a reflection on God's promise to King David to send the Messiah (see 2 Samuel 7). The first readers would have been reading the Psalms in the middle of a mess. They were in exile, a long ways removed from the glory days of Israel as a nation, and the question in their minds was if God had forgotten his promise. Is there still hope for the house of David? That's what they were desperate to know. And the answer is absolutely yes! There is still hope for the house of David because the house of David is still the hope, not just for the salvation of Israel but for the salvation of all the nations. That's the hope of the Messiah, and it's the consistent hum that runs through all of the psalms. The 77 and 78 ConnectionNow if we zoom back on Psalm 78, we obviously get here after Psalm 77, and in Psalm 77 is where the psalmist tells us he is in the day of trouble. He's crying out to God. He's fighting for faith. Look back at Psalm 77, verse 11. I want you to see this. Psalm 77, verse 11.In verse 11, the psalmist resolves: “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.”Y'all see what he's doing? In his fight for faith, he is choosing to remember — there are two keywords here — God's wonders of old. That's Psalm 77:11.Now watch how Psalm 78 starts. Psalm 78, verse 1: 1 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, 3 things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.So see, in Psalm 78 the psalmist is doing what he said he'd do in Psalm 77. He is remembering God's wonders of old, and he tells us more about how the remembering actually works.The Work of RememberingThe psalmist remembers God's wonders of old by recounting them. He expresses them — he opens his mouth; he utters them; he tells them. So notice the activity in this. The work of remembering is work. “Remember” is a verb of action. Sometimes I think we can misunderstand “remembering” to be a kind of vague, low-level thing — just something we casually do with our heads. But that's not what remembering means in the Bible. In the Bible, remembering is a repeated admonition with real consequences. In the Old Testament, God's people are commanded to remember what he has done (see Exodus 13:3); and in the New Testament the word is used about 50 times, at some really key places.And so at the very least, when it comes to the Christian life, when we hear the word “remember” we should not think it means to kick up our feet, but it means to roll up our sleeves. To remember means that we sober up with what is most real, and with our hearts we apply our minds to articulate what God has done in our lives. Maybe we literally say it, to ourselves or somebody else. Maybe we journal it. Maybe we rehearse it quietly in prayer. Either way, remembering means that we are recounting specific truths about God or things he has done.The Main Theme of GraceThat's what is going on in Psalm 78 (and it's one of the reasons the psalm is so long). The psalmist recounts the wonders of God in Israel's history. He doesn't recount everything, and he doesn't even recount them in chronological order — this is a selective recounting. He starts with Mount Sinai and the giving of the law, and then ends with God choosing David — and do you know what the theme is overall? What is the main theme of this little survey of Israel's history?My guess is that if we were to read all 72 verses together right now, what stands out the most is the shame of Israel. Over and over again, Israel proved themselves to be a wreck. Verse 40 sums it up — 78, verse 40: 40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the desert! 41 They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel.Israel's sin and shame is clear in this psalm. But see, if we look closer, we can see that Israel's failures is just the black cloth on which sits the diamond of God's grace. God's grace is what shines in Psalm 78. It's that however terrible Israel was — and it was bad — verse 38 tells us: 38 Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath.Verse 38 is to Psalm 78 what verse 4 is to Ephesians 2: It's all a mess. It's all sin and failure and doom, we're destined for wrath, “But God … being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us …”“YET HE … being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity.”God's grace is the real theme of this psalm. That is what the psalmist is remembering as he recounts these actual events in the story of Israel. And that's what we remember as we recount the actual events in our own stories.Your Dash Between the DatesNow when I say our own stories, I hope you understand that our own stories are each part of the bigger story of God's redemption we read about in the Bible. If we think about our stories rightly, we can't think about them apart from Abraham and David, and Peter and Paul — we have a big spiritual family tree centered on Jesus. And so within that greater context, it's good for us to focus in and think about our own lives. It's good for you to think about your dash between two dates.Yesterday, my boys and I were riding by a cemetery. It's just rows of hundreds of stones, and I told them: One day that's all that's going to be left here of us: a stone with two dates … the date you were born and the date you died, and a dash in the middle. And that dash is your life. So what's the theme of your dash? … You can think about that now. We should be thinking about that now, while we're alive, and brothers and sisters, I can tell you: if you've trusted in Jesus Christ, the main theme of your story is God's grace. Every story is different, but for Christians the main theme is the same … 'Twas grace that brought us safe thus farAnd grace will lead us home …If you want to know what will help you get through what you're going through right now … remember God's grace by recounting your story. Think about the actual events in your life when God intervened and gifted you with what you did not deserve. Anybody got any of those moments in your life? I can't believe that he saved me. God has been so good to me. God has been so good to you, more times than you can count, but you can still try! Remember God's grace by recounting your story.Here's the second lesson when you're going through something …2) See the sad predictability of unbelief.Israel's sin is obvious in Psalm 78. You can't miss it. And although it doesn't have the last say, there are some things we can learn about sin in general. Let me just read to you the way it's described …v. 8: Israel was stubborn and rebellious; their heart was not steadfast.v. 10: they did not keep God's covenant, but refused to walk according to his law. v. 11: They forgot his works.v. 17: They sinned all the more against him, rebelling against him. v. 22: They did not believe in God and did not trust in his saving power.v. 32: They still sinned; despite his wonders, they did not believe;v. 36: They lied to him with their tonguesv. 37: Their heart was not steadfast toward him; they were not faithful to his covenant.v. 42: They did not remember his power or the day when he redeemed them from the foe.v. 56: They tested and rebelled against the Most High God and did not keep his testimonies, but turned away and acted treacherously.Tracing the PathologyAgain, it's bad. This whole thing is a mess and it's hard to make sense of a mess, but there is a kind of pathology here that we can trace. The fundamental problem is unbelief. Despite all that God had done, Israel did not believe in him. They did not trust him. That's repeated in this psalm and in the whole Old Testament. Unbelief is the disease, and then a symptom of the unbelief is idolatry. That's mentioned in verse 58: “They provoked [God] to anger with their high places; they moved him to jealously with their idols.”And we can see how this works: Unbelief seeks to scrub the knowledge of God's reality out of our hearts, and when the scrubbing is done, there's nothing there, but something's gotta be there! Because everybody worships something — and if it's not the true God, then it will be some god, some thing that you make a god. And we know this. The late pastor Tim Keller put it like this:“Everyone has to live for something, and if that something is not God, then we are driven by that thing we live for — by overwork to achieve it, by inordinate fear if it is threatened, deep anger if it is being blocked, and inconsolable despair if it is lost.” (Center Church, 34)That's the effect of idolatry. Idolatry makes us incredibly insecure people. And idolatry is the symptom of unbelief — but where does the unbelief come from? Does Psalm 78 speak to that?I think it does.Forgetting GodVerse 11 says that Israel “forgot [God's] works.” Verse 42 says: “They did not remember [God's] power or the day when he redeemed them from the foe.”Before Israel stopped believing God, they stopped thinking about him. Before they forsook God, they forgot God. And how? How does a people who experienced firsthand God's miraculous salvation end up forgetting him? They saw the plagues in Egypt. They saw the Red Sea split in two. They saw bread rain down from heaven. They saw water come from a rock. And they forgot all of it — and they kept forgetting. A little later in Israel's history, in the time of the judges, when God would rescue Israel over and over again, Judges 8:34 says: “And the people of Israel did not remember the Lord their God, who had delivered them from the hand of all their enemies on every side.” How could they do that? How can anyone forget what God has done?Beware Feast and FamineWell, the text of Psalm 78 doesn't tell us exactly. The ultimate theological answer comes down to original sin. We are totally depraved and apart from the Holy Spirit's awakening work, our hearts are darkened and without hope. That's the theological answer, but to get more practical, wisdom would tell us that there are two conditions in our lives that make us especially vulnerable to forgetting. We could call these two conditions feast conditions or famine conditions — when things are either really good or really bad. I'm getting this from Proverbs 30, verses 8–9. This is the prayer of a man named Agur. He prays: 8 … give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.Wow — do you hear what he's saying? When there are riches, feasting, he's full, and that's when he's prone to say “Who is the Lord?” And if he's asking that, it means he's done what? … He's forgotten God. He's vulnerable to forget God when he's high on the hog.But also if he's in famine conditions, if he's poor and things are really bad and he doesn't have any food to eat, he might steal food — that's when he's more prone to break God's commandments and dishonor him. So in wisdom, we learn to be cautious of both feasting and famine — and we all have these seasons in our lives, in different degrees. There are times when things are really good and there are times when things are really bad — and whatever you do, wherever you are, don't forget God. Don't get out of the vital rhythms of the Christian life — worship with your church, be honest with your community, read your Bible and pray everyday. Remember God. There is a sad predictability to unbelief. It leads to idolatry but starts with forgetting. That's a lesson we learn here in Psalm 78.Here's the third lesson, when you're going through something …3) Jesus is our hope.Look at how Psalm 78 ends. Verse 67: 67 He[God] rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, 68 but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves. 69 He built his sanctuary like the high heavens, like the earth, which he has founded forever. 70 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds; 71 from following the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd Jacob his people, Israel his inheritance. 72 With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.Now the end of this psalm is not the end of the story. There are, of course, a lot more psalms left to go, and there's a lot of history yet to unfold for Israel, but the point here is that we focus on David, and in particular we focus on the promise that God made to David in 2 Samuel 7. God had chosen David to be king against all odds. He took him from the sheepfolds, sat him on the throne, and God promised him, “… I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 16 And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.”And in the storyline of the Bible, this promised Son of David is also the promised offspring of Abraham, who is also the promised son of a woman who will crush the head of the serpent. In the Old Testament, the promise of the Messiah narrows down to the house of David — and Psalm 78 leaves us with that promise. Psalm 78 is telling us that the Messiah is Israel's hope. And he's our hope. The Messiah Jesus is our hope. A Story UnfinishedAnd that's the most important lesson of all when you're going through something, but it's seldom the thing we think we need the most. Naturally, we want the prayers answered. We want the needs provided. We want the way made. But all of those things ultimately are a means to having more of Jesus.We know Jesus is the final answer to a story that's still unfinished. And that can be puzzling sometimes. Why doesn't everything just conclude here with Psalm 78?Okay, the house of David is where we're looking.The Messiah is our hope. So send him here and then we all live happily ever after. The story could have gone that way, right? But, it's a little more complicated than that in the Old Testament, and also today, in the New Testament era. The Promised Messiah has come, and he died in our place, and he was raised from the dead. Jesus has defeated sin and the grave, and he reigns over a kingdom that will never end — and we're part of that kingdom, we're part of his family, but here we are going through stuff! Our stories are unfinished! Why doesn't God just transport us to heaven right when we trust Jesus? Why is the Promised Land not immediate?Why are we still here going through stuff?Here's why: it's because of the glory of God. We're here, and Jesus is leading us through stuff, because he will do what best manifests his glory and maximizes our everlasting joy in him. That's why.Our Hope Right NowJesus is our hope, not just ultimately when we see him face to face in the New Jerusalem, but Jesus is our hope in the details now. In his nearness and guidance. In his power and comfort. Remember, church, that Jesus is real, and we have him now.There's a quote from Jonathan Edwards that I think captures the now-ness and then-ness of our hope in Jesus, and I read this quote everyday in prayer. I love the truth here. I've probably said it to you before. It just puts everything in perspective. Edwards says:“Every atom of the universe is managed by Christ so as to be most to the advantage of the Christian, every particle of the air and every ray of the sun, so that the Christian in the other world, when he comes to see it, shall sit and enjoy all this vast inheritance with surprising, amazing joy. “Edwards is saying that the future joy that we will have in Jesus is being crafted for us currently by the sovereignty of Jesus in what we're going through. Jesus is not just leading you through it, but he is managing every detail along the way so that it results ultimately in your deeper joy in him. Jesus is our hope forever, and Jesus is our hope right now. And so, I want to invite you: hope in him. If you're here this morning and you're not a Christian, if you have not put your faith in Jesus — right now, you can do that. Stop thinking that you can save yourself. You can't. Turn from your sin, turn from your idols, trust in Jesus the Messiah.And for those of us who have, let's trust him more. Let's hope in him more. Let's rest in God's grace to us in Jesus more!That's what we do at this Table. The TableWe come to this Table to remember. We remember that Jesus died for us, that he is our hope. If you trust in him this morning, we invite you: eat and drink with us, and let's give him thanks.

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Does Psalm 146:4 support the idea of “soul sleep“ when we die? What does Romans mean by “make no provision for the flesh”? Psalm 139 says God has ordained our days, so does that mean everything is set? Where do choices come in if that is true? Romans and Corinthians both talk about not offending others regarding food and drink. How far do we take this?

Does Psalm 146:4 support the idea of soul sleep when we die? What does Romans mean by make no provision for the flesh? Psalm 139 says God has ordained our days, so does that mean everything is set? Where do choices come in if that is true? Romans and Corinthians both talk about not offending others regarding food and drink. How far do we take this? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

On today's show, 2:06 pm CT, 3:06 pm ET: War And Rumors Of War: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread - State Department warns what could happen to $100 million in taxpayer dollars that Biden is sending to Gaza, West Bank - Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obaida says two US hostages released - Most Israelis think Netanyahu responsible for failing to prevent Hamas attack, poll shows - Censure sought for Congresswoman Tlaib over her 'Israel-hating' agenda - Ilhan Omar stonewalls reporter's questions on Israel ceasefire demands - Terror-lovin' extremist has key job at U.S. Homeland Security - U.S. universities silent on continued partnership with Hamas funder - Professor appears to threaten 'zionist journalists' and their 'kids' in social media post - Does Psalm 83 Predict the Israel-Gaza War? - we'll analyze. Plus, Bidenomics is a bust as leading economic indicators fall for 18th straight month. And, Faith Under Fire: Small U.S. town sees two church buildings hit with arson attacks in a single night - more church buildings to get hit across America? https://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks https://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com

Does Psalm 105:15 teach that we should not criticize a pastor? Will everyone be judged and have to give an account, or is it only those who die without accepting the Son of God? Will the judgment be applicable to those who are raptured? Do believers have guardian angels? What does the Bible mean in 1 John 3 when it says "if our heart condemn us"? Did Christ die on Wednesday or Friday? Please explain Revelation 2:2? Will there be literally 144,000 people saved when Jesus returns? Is being "born again" the same as reincarnation? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David discusses these listener questions and more.

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1) Is the Judgment Seat of Christ a place where Christians are judged for their sins or rewarded for their works in Christ? 2) What is your prayer for the lost? 3) How can the ten virgins represent Israel when scriptures call the church a chaste virgin, but reference Israel as a harlot? 4) Does the Bible teach that Jesus descended into hell? 5) How does a person prepare for death? 6) Does Psalm 91:11 apply to us?

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What's a good definition of grace? Does Psalm 139 mean nobody dies before their time? I don't really understand why 1 John 1:9 doesn't apply to Christians. Can you help? What does faith without works is dead really mean? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

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How do we distinguish Satan, the power of sin, and the flesh? Why did God create the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? How does a loving God allow evil in the world? What does the parable of the shrewd manager mean in Luke 16? Can God be referred to as a she? Does Psalm 103 mean God heals every physical ailment for believers? Is there really only one way to the Father- Jesus? What is the definition of wisdom? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

How do we distinguish Satan, the power of sin, and the flesh? Why did God create the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? How does a loving God allow evil in the world? What does the parable of the shrewd manager mean in Luke 16? Can God be referred to as a “she”?  Does Psalm 103 mean God heals every physical ailment for believers? Is there really only one way to the Father- Jesus? What is the definition of wisdom?

  God wrote the Bible, through men, over thousands of years. It covers hundreds of topics, but has one overarching goal—to show us who God is, how much we need him, and how to find him and then follow him.  God is the perfect author, and he knows us perfectly. He wants to save and care for our souls, but he knows we need help to understand our spiritual state. So he gives us physical examples that are easy to understand. Then, still holding onto that physical reality that we know, he tells us how it is also our spiritual reality. One of my favorite metaphors that the Bible uses, because is so easy for me to understand, is thirst. Because it is so good, God uses it throughout the Bible and it was much more powerful for people in biblical times. They lived in dry lands and thirst wasn't so much an issue of discomfort as of life and death.  Here's a modern-day equivalent for us. You've been hiking in the desert landscape of Moab in Utah. You're several days in and the supply of water you brought with you has run out. You must have taken a wrong turn because you can't find the campground. It's been an especially hot summer, so all the rivers are dry creek beds—their dusty bottoms only torturing you with the fact that at one time they were flowing with water. As a result, you aren't just thirsty, you're dehydrated. Your tongue has swollen and feels like sandpaper in a mouth that can't offer it any moisture. Your eyes and cheeks are sinking into your face. The desperation and dry, sandy wind are making you cry—but your body has no tears. Your skin is extremely dry and your lips are cracked and bleeding. Your head aches, muscle cramps are setting in, and in confusion you drop to the ground right in the sun, not even thinking of shade. But this doesn't mean you're dumb, or can't understand your condition. You know you are dying of thirst; you need water! As a fellow hiker happens upon you and runs over to you, the truth of their offer resonates immediately. They say, “You don't have long to live—neither did I, but I found a fountain of pure spring water that flows into a shimmering river! I tasted its sweet coolness. I've seen it plunging from the rock, down into deep blue pools, and its spray has covered and refreshed me. Come with me, I will show you how to find it, be saved and delighted, just as I was—it's closer than you think!” On the way you see someone bent over a small greenish mud puddle. Another hiker is holding a bottle of vodka. If they say, “don't follow that guy, we have all you need right here,” you won't stop. Those may look like answers, but they won't save you. You know this because extreme hikers don't brink dirty water or vodka to keep them hydrated. Plus, why settle—get all that your body is dying to experience and more. Ok—there's the powerful reality. It's obvious and we can relate to it—so hold on to that and let me ask you something. Is your soul thirsty today? Is it parched and dry? Do you feel like dropping to your knees and giving up and you don't even care if the sun is beating down on you? Does Psalm 63:1 sound like your inner dialog sometimes? O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;     my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you,     as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. You may reply, “That's sort of how I feel. My soul is thirsting for sure, but I'm not thirsting for God.” Many people would agree with you. I can relate to that. In the Old Testament, God's people felt that way, too. In Jeremiah 2:13, God says: for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me,     the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves,     broken cisterns that can hold no water. So, either we don't believe that God is the only one who can quench the thirst of our dehydrated souls, or we don't want to follow him on his terms. We're willing to put a lot of effort into digging empty wells instead of going to the fountain of living waters. It's so tragic, because none of the mud puddles or alternative drinks we're choosing are saving us—we know that, we feel so soul-thirsty. His terms are generous—Jesus tells the Samaritan woman, who's lived with six different men and still has a parched soul, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” (John 4:10) and “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13b, 14) As we scrounge around today, in desperation, wondering why none of our dreams are working out the way we wanted; trying to come up with some new, creative way to stop the dry croaking screams from our soul. We need to remember that Jesus extends the same offer to us. He's personally inviting you right now. I'm like that other hiker, inviting you (and me!) to give up on our barren efforts. Let's go drink and completely satisfy ourselves! The thirst metaphor shows up at the end of the story, in the last chapter of Revelation, with a personal invitation from the Spirit of God, and his bride—all the saved hikers who were thirsty. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb (Revelation 22:1) The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. (Revelation 22:17)

Psalm 23-1 - The LORD is my shepherd- I shall not want.--0-00 - Introduction and recap.-01-37 - Read Psalm 23 - Opening Prayer-03-19 - Do you want the LORD as your Shepherd--04-34 - Children you should want the Lord as your Shepherd.-06-44 - The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not whine...-07-53 - Could you personally write Psalm 23--09-20 - Does Psalm 23 make you upset--13-42 - When shall I not lack- Present, future, or always--15-50 - David is not being inconsistent based upon what he says in other Psalms.-18-28 - The Lord makes you lie down. Do you sleep well--23-41 - Is Psalm 23 truly not real in my life or am I not correctly interpreting my experience--24-52 - What is the purpose behind all of this- For the Lord's namesake.-27-00 - I shall not want--28-53 - David and Paul had the same theology.-33-09 - I lack but I don't lack--35-50 - What exceptions are there--37-26 - Many are trapped in the Psalm 84.11 dilemma.-40-39 - Warren Peel - God perfectly hits the target.-41-54 - Does this mean we are passive--44-57 - A couple conclusions.-45-53 - An example of David's tender shepherding care of those in Israel.-50-10 - The Lamb whom dogs encompassed all around Him...-55-07 - Closing prayer.

Pastor Phill Howell provides the 26th sermon of the Songs of the Savior series by expositing Psalm 26. The big idea this week is just like David, we need to confidently have a case of our innocence before the Judge. We who follow Christ know that Jesus Christ makes our case of innocence as our advocate, declaring us not guilty! The scripture readings from our worship service were from Luke 2:41-52 and Jude 24-25. We read these passages during our 3rd week of Advent to demonstrate that Jesus loved being in the temple just like David loved dwelling in the house of God as seen in Psalm 26. Discussion Questions: 1. How does it impact you to know that because of Jesus, you are presented as not guilty? 2. Have you ever asked God to examine your heart and mind and/or refine you? If not, what keeps you from praying that? If so, what was the result? 3. What do you think brought David to be confident to pray and ask to be vindicated? How does he know this? 4. What kind of people do you surround yourself with regularly? Who is your community? 5. Are you regularly coming to God to confess and repent of your sins? How does that impact your walk w/ God? How does it impact you personally and your relationships with others? 6. Do you love to be with the Lord and His people? Is there anything that you love doing more? What contributes to that? 7. Does Psalm 26 describe you If not, what do you think keeps you from living this way? 8. What ways is David's confidence of innocence similar to our confidence of innocence as Christians? 9. What does it look like for you to regularly put your hope in God and trust Him with your life? 10. How often do we minimize and explain away our sins? Why do we not need to as followers of Jesus? 11. What do you think would occur if we regularly sought to know and understand the weight of our sin and embrace the grace of Jesus? 12. What does it look like for us to know Christ as our advocate not just next to us but also in us? What would our lives look like?

Episode 861 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is Advent the same as Christmas? I thought Advent was in preparation for Christmas. What is the difference? 2. My question is regarding David and his sin toward Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. Was it adultery or was it sexual assault? 3. Does Psalm 51 imply that David only sinned against God and not Bathsheba? 4. Will believers still be married in heaven? 5. Is playing some sports professionally the same as gambling, and is that a sin? 6. Which types of abuse are grounds for divorce? Today's Offer Philippians Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Core Question – How Do I Live the Christian Life? Core Question – What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt by the Church?

Does Psalm 110 refer to the promised Messiah- Listen to this lesson to hear about the confusion in the academic world concerning this. Then hear the proof for this being Messianic. Hear three things about the Messiah in this passage and learn who wrote the psalm including Jesus' reference to the author in the New Testament. As Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father currently, find out what He is waiting for and His current role as our High Priest. See what believers are to be doing during this inter-advent age.

“Tell Me What You Really, Really Want” A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC, October 10, 2021, the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. “Prepare the Table with Justice and Joy” series.    Texts: Psalm 23:1, Mark 10:17-31 A story is told of a minister who sat at the hospice bedside of a woman near death and, failing to find his own words, began to recite the 23rd Psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…” The woman stirred and summoned the energy to whisper, “But pastor, I do want!” I imagine there are many for whom this will resonate. The woman in the story wanted to be made well, to get to experience more of the life and love and relationship that she would be leaving behind. Does Psalm 23 teach that we aren't supposed to want like that? What does “I shall not want” actually mean? Rabbi Harold Kushner's book on the 23rd Psalm entitled The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-Third Psalm is one of my companions for our journey over the coming weeks. Rabbi Kushner points out that the familiar Elizabethan English used in the King James Version doesn't mean “I shall not desire anything.” Kushner says “the intent of the Hebrew is more accurately captured by more recent translations, with words like ‘I shall lack for nothing'…[or] ‘The Lord is my shepherd, what more do I need?' The issue of whether I desire things beyond that is beside the point.” Last week, I noted that the image of God as a good shepherd lives deep within the spiritual imagination of our religious ancestors. And the memory of God leading the Hebrew people out of slavery and providing manna in the wilderness folds into that image of a faithful, ever-present God who guides us through and provides for our needs. When you read the story of that wilderness time, you see that the people struggled to appreciate manna. They remembered all the food back in Egypt, the land of their captivity and, well, they wanted that. But the thing is, God led the people out of slavery and into freedom and made sure they had what they needed to survive. It is understandable to want spiced meat and vegetables and not a mystery substance likely scraped off a tree. They didn't get what they wanted but they did not want for sustenance.  Let's be clear: God is not a genie in a bottle; God is not an ATM; God does not exist to give us our way right away, but rather to guide us in God's way that is discovered in an unfolding kind of way over time. God doesn't just give us what we want, but works all day long to help us receive and share the good we need. Also, it is common and perfectly OK to get angry at God about the way things are—in our lives or in the world around us. We can have feelings about how creation is created, how humans have free will and choices, how everything experiences cycles of birth, growth, diminishment, and death. We can shake our fists at the heavens because of suffering and strife. We can cry out saying, “If the Lord is our good shepherd, why do we want for peace, for justice? Why do we want for an end to poverty, pandemics, and environmental degradation? Perhaps you've heard the one about a human who asks God, “Why do you allow poverty, suffering, and injustice when you could do something about it?” And God replies, “I was about to ask you the same question.” We can have feelings about what we have or how things are, but God has in fact given us all we need. We have been given this beautiful planet, created in ways that are intricately interconnected and interdependent. The planet, well-tended and respected, provides all we need to thrive. We have also been given one another—a wonderfully diverse human family—each one with unique talents, skills, gifts, and insight. We are made to live in community, to care for one another and to share with one another and, in so doing, assure that all have what they need. Perhaps it helps to think about it this way, when the Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want…  Because if we are being guided in God's way of life, we will be good stewards of the earth and grow healthy food that can feed hungry bodies instead of some other bottom line. When the Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want because we will understand that we are one human family, created to care, share, and provide for one another. We will both desire and choose in ways that assure ALL have what they need, that ALL have enough. Together, we can be the answer to prayer.  As I prepared these reflections for today, I received an email from the Poor People's Campaign that said: “As those with power and wealth continue to debate whether our nation has the resources to meet the needs of all of its people – with talk about debt ceilings and budget and infrastructure bills – we will continue to denounce the lie of scarcity amidst great abundance, and keep building our movement to end poverty once and for all.”  You will likely have encountered at some point along the way, the idea of a “scarcity mindset.” A scarcity mindset perceives there isn't enough time, money, or other resources for what is needed. It can be in response to a true lack of sufficient resources. Certainly there are those who do not have enough money or support to thrive. Others may have enough or more than enough but still maintain a scarcity mindset out of fear. “What ifs” can really do a number on us. What if I lose my job? What if someone in my family gets sick? What if, what if, what if can lead to fearful obsession with not having enough. In either case, the focus on the need to have more money or to protect our money affects our overall perspective and our literal brain function and, as a result, our choices and actions. In our Gospel text today, we encounter a rich man who was clear about what he wanted. He wanted to figure out how to inherit eternal life. The man is functioning within a market economy mindset: “What will it take to get this other thing that I want?” Jesus' response is to recite the last six commandments of the Big Ten. He doesn't name the first four—which have to do with our relationship with God—but rather, focuses on the last six, which are all about our relationship to our neighbor.  And Jesus edits one of the commandments—evidently just for the benefit of this man before him.  In verse 19 of our passage, instead of “you shall not covet” Jesus says, “you shall not defraud.”  The thing that made folks wealthy in Jesus' day was to own property, so we can assume that this rich man had lots of property. Folks gained more wealth by acquiring the land of debt-defaulting neighbors (foreclosures?); therefore, it is also reasonable to assume that those who had lots of property had gained that wealth at the expense of the poor. In fact, the Greek word for “defraud” literally means “to keep away from someone, to deprive, to take away what rightfully belongs to someone else.” To follow the commandment as Jesus presented it would mean that the man has to give back what doesn't really belong to him (Brueggemann's definition of justice)—that he would have to acknowledge that the goods of the earth are unequally distributed and then do something about it. Jesus calls the man to do just that, to let go of what he doesn't need, and to follow Jesus. The man refuses, the only time in Mark where someone refuses to respond to Jesus' call. This story not only impacts the life of the man who walked away from Jesus, it impacts the larger community as well. As one scholar writing about scarcity mindset says, “When we feel that money and goods are scarce, we start to think of our neighbors and fellow citizens as competitors rather than teammates united by our shared humanity. When we believe that the economy is zero-sum, we also come to believe that helping another person comes at our own expense. Helping our fellow humans escape poverty, debt, and misery becomes a disservice to the wealthy, rather than an expression of compassion and justice at the foundation of a society of equally free and valued people.” Scarcity mindset makes us believe there is not enough to go around. But that's simply not true. There is enough if we don't destroy or squander earth's resources. There is enough if we share what we have. There is NO REASON that children in this country or any of our siblings should be going hungry or not receiving healthcare or having access to clean water and secure housing. If we wanted to invest in solutions to care for the poor, the planet, and the common good as much as we want to focus on spaceships and weaponry (just two examples), the creative, innovative brilliance present all around us would figure out how to get things done and there would be enough money to make it happen.  If the Lord is our shepherd, we will want to do everything we can to assure that ALL have what they need, that ALL have enough, that ALL have a place at the table.  We can blame God for whatever…or allow ourselves to get caught in a scarcity mindset… or we can give thanks that God has given us one another, this beautiful world, and all sorts of ways to tend and mend, to care and to share. As we think about preparing a table here at Foundry that draws the circle wider and makes sure that all have enough, just think about the abundance that is among us and all around us. Some of the best tables I've ever experienced have been potlucks, when people all bring their best dishes to share. If each one of us simply contributes what we can, if each one of us brings out very best to the table, there's absolutely no reason we should struggle to exceed our goal and have the resources we need. As we continue to build relationships and partner with others in our city, we will find ways to assure that there are not two cities—one that has enough and another that doesn't—we will find ways to house our neighbors instead of evicting them from their tents—we will find ways to assure that all our neighbors' needs are met. The Lord is our shepherd, so let's not only really, really want to prepare a table that leaves no one wanting, let's do what it takes to get the job done.  https://foundryumc.org/archive

This psalm is quoted or echoed repeatedly in the New Testament and applied to the suffering of Christ. There is no clear record of pre-New Testament sources applying this to the sufferings of the Messiah. Psalm 22:1 is quoted in Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 Psalm 22:7-8 is alluded to in Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:34-35Psalm 22:18 is quoted and applied to Christ's suffering in John 19:23-24Psalm 22:22 is quoted and applied to Jesus in Hebrews 2:12Does this psalm speak exclusively of Jesus? David was a prophet and is he hear simply prophesying of the experiences of the Christ?Does Psalm 22 have some reference to David's experiences which are fulfilled in a greater and richer way in Jesus. I seek to suggest in this podcast that while these words are David describing his experiences that God selected the words so that he also prophesies about the death and resurrection of Jesus. 

Why "By the Waters of Babylon"? Does Psalm 137 really have any relevance for Christians today? Listen as Scott Aniol reads his essay posted at https://g3min.org/by-the-waters-of-babylon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottaniol/support

SwordPlay - S4E1(ep.91) - Psalm 151 - Where can I read Psalm 151? - Recap: What is the LXX? - Recap: What is the Apocrypha? - Content: What is in Psalm 151? - Author: Who wrote Psalm 151? - Date: When was Psalm 151 written? - Canonicity: Why isn't Psalm 151 in the Bible? Does Psalm 151 belong in the Bible? - Why do you think Jesse put young David out alone to tend the sheep? Wasn't that dangerous? - Why was David concerned of having no witnesses to his worship? - What makes for a good king? - What is the connection between David's anointing and his subsequent slaying of Goliath? - Audience Q&A: In Luke 9:49, how did that random guy have the authority to cast out demons when it was only given to the 12 (Luke 9:1)? How does that apply to us today since many claim to have that same power? - Announcement: For all who leave a review in iTunes/Apple Podcasts you will be entered into a raffle at the end of each month for free SwordPlay swagger! We want you to flex the new logo with some SwordPlay gear, so keep an eye on future announcements regarding the prizes. view our website: swordplay.cast.rocks Search "swordplay" in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Please rate us, write a review, and re-post to social media Questions? Text 316-24-sword (79673) Email swordplaypodcast@gmail.com

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:38 The NT has a lot of examples of demons being very active, and Jesus & the Apostles had to cast many demons out of people - there was a lot of activity and possession. But in the OT, demonic activity and possession is not talked about at all (or very, very rarely). I was wondering what happened to cause the change and huge increase…or why we rarely read about it in the OT but there are so many examples in the NT. 2. 9:32 How can Jesus be fully God and fully man if He died? How can God die? I can understand Him putting aside some of His divinity in order to die, but don't we believe that He is both fully God and fully man? How can He be FULLY God at the crucifixion? 3. 13:44 Some pastors I respect live in in huge homes in gated communities. Their salaries are higher than about 90% of their church members. Do you find anything wrong with this? 4. 16:42 My sister has decided to make a vision board and was asking me to follow. I did a bit of research and it looks like it has ties with the New Age. Could you explain how Christians should deal with goals & dreams? 5. 20:42 In Matthew and Mark, Jesus calls the first disciples before healing Peter's mother in law and heals her by touch. In Luke, they're called after, and she's healed by “rebuking the fever.” Is this significant? 6. 21:38 What's your view of 2 Timothy 2: 20-21 saying people can "cleanse themselves" & using the same “honorable vs. dishonorable” wording as Romans 9? Does this refute the Calvinist view of “Total Depravity”? 7. 27:14 What should we do when confused on doctrine? I've seen your videos on Catholicism, but recently had a debate with a Catholic and feel so confused. My faith is shaken, and I don't know what to believe. 8. 31:09 Any thoughts about the ecumenical movement? If my church is in it, should I get out of that church? In Finland, most churches have papers that you are officially in it. Is that biblical? 9. 34:15 If Jesus doesn't return until the Temple is rebuilt, how is the Temple rebuilt when the ark and its contents are gone? Perhaps I have a big misunderstanding of prophecy or the specs for the Temple. 10. 36:55 What happens to animals/insects when they die? 11. 39:31 Is there anything Christians should fear apart from God? 12. 41:41 Can you please comment on John 8: 30-38? Why was Jesus talking like this to those who believed Him? Would love to hear your insight! 13. 46:49 What does the Bible say about modesty in clothing? Are there certain parts of our body that we cannot show, or is it just a heart issue? If the uniform for a sport is a bikini, should we avoid that sport? 14. 51:18 Could you run through an explanation of the Armor of God in Ephesians? 15. 59:07 Does Psalm 121:6 literally mean that God can protect you from being sunburnt? I want to not wear sunblock but don't want to ruin my skin if I'm wrong. 16. 1:01:44 Why do people go to Hell? Is it a penalty for sins, or for not believing in Jesus? Some say everyone's sins are forgiven, but that doesn't seem to square with Ephesians 5:5-6 and Colossians 3:5-6. 17. 1:04:44 In one of your past Q&As, you shared your thoughts on “JESUS CALLING.” I was wondering if it's okay for someone to get quiet and try to hear God and write it down just for themselves. Is that wrong? 18. 1:07:18 You mentioned in an earlier video that you do not believe one goes directly to Hell once dead. Can you elaborate on that? 19. 1:09:29 Given the fact that evolution occurs, is observable, and is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence, earning it the highest degree of scientific support, how do you interpret Genesis 1 & 2? 20. 1:13:00 I have ADHD, and while looking for a Christian perspective on my condition I came across a website that calls mental illness a myth and attributes any abnormality in thinking to the influence of the devil and demonic spirits. It also says ADHD is a "behavioral problem" that happens because pa

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:38 The NT has a lot of examples of demons being very active, and Jesus & the Apostles had to cast many demons out of people - there was a lot of activity and possession. But in the OT, demonic activity and possession is not talked about at all (or very, very rarely). I was wondering what happened to cause the change and huge increase…or why we rarely read about it in the OT but there are so many examples in the NT. 2. 9:32 How can Jesus be fully God and fully man if He died? How can God die? I can understand Him putting aside some of His divinity in order to die, but don’t we believe that He is both fully God and fully man? How can He be FULLY God at the crucifixion? 3. 13:44 Some pastors I respect live in in huge homes in gated communities. Their salaries are higher than about 90% of their church members. Do you find anything wrong with this? 4. 16:42 My sister has decided to make a vision board and was asking me to follow. I did a bit of research and it looks like it has ties with the New Age. Could you explain how Christians should deal with goals & dreams? 5. 20:42 In Matthew and Mark, Jesus calls the first disciples before healing Peter’s mother in law and heals her by touch. In Luke, they're called after, and she’s healed by “rebuking the fever.” Is this significant? 6. 21:38 What's your view of 2 Timothy 2: 20-21 saying people can "cleanse themselves" & using the same “honorable vs. dishonorable” wording as Romans 9? Does this refute the Calvinist view of “Total Depravity”? 7. 27:14 What should we do when confused on doctrine? I’ve seen your videos on Catholicism, but recently had a debate with a Catholic and feel so confused. My faith is shaken, and I don’t know what to believe. 8. 31:09 Any thoughts about the ecumenical movement? If my church is in it, should I get out of that church? In Finland, most churches have papers that you are officially in it. Is that biblical? 9. 34:15 If Jesus doesn't return until the Temple is rebuilt, how is the Temple rebuilt when the ark and its contents are gone? Perhaps I have a big misunderstanding of prophecy or the specs for the Temple. 10. 36:55 What happens to animals/insects when they die? 11. 39:31 Is there anything Christians should fear apart from God? 12. 41:41 Can you please comment on John 8: 30-38? Why was Jesus talking like this to those who believed Him? Would love to hear your insight! 13. 46:49 What does the Bible say about modesty in clothing? Are there certain parts of our body that we cannot show, or is it just a heart issue? If the uniform for a sport is a bikini, should we avoid that sport? 14. 51:18 Could you run through an explanation of the Armor of God in Ephesians? 15. 59:07 Does Psalm 121:6 literally mean that God can protect you from being sunburnt? I want to not wear sunblock but don’t want to ruin my skin if I’m wrong. 16. 1:01:44 Why do people go to Hell? Is it a penalty for sins, or for not believing in Jesus? Some say everyone's sins are forgiven, but that doesn't seem to square with Ephesians 5:5-6 and Colossians 3:5-6. 17. 1:04:44 In one of your past Q&As, you shared your thoughts on “JESUS CALLING.” I was wondering if it’s okay for someone to get quiet and try to hear God and write it down just for themselves. Is that wrong? 18. 1:07:18 You mentioned in an earlier video that you do not believe one goes directly to Hell once dead. Can you elaborate on that? 19. 1:09:29 Given the fact that evolution occurs, is observable, and is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence, earning it the highest degree of scientific support, how do you interpret Genesis 1 & 2? 20. 1:13:00 I have ADHD, and while looking for a Christian perspective on my condition I came across a website that calls mental illness a myth and attributes any abnormality in thinking to the influence of the devil and demonic spirits. It also says ADHD is a "behavioral problem" that happens because pa

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:38 The NT has a lot of examples of demons being very active, and Jesus & the Apostles had to cast many demons out of people - there was a lot of activity and possession. But in the OT, demonic activity and possession is not talked about at all (or very, very rarely). I was wondering what happened to cause the change and huge increase…or why we rarely read about it in the OT but there are so many examples in the NT. 2. 9:32 How can Jesus be fully God and fully man if He died? How can God die? I can understand Him putting aside some of His divinity in order to die, but don’t we believe that He is both fully God and fully man? How can He be FULLY God at the crucifixion? 3. 13:44 Some pastors I respect live in in huge homes in gated communities. Their salaries are higher than about 90% of their church members. Do you find anything wrong with this? 4. 16:42 My sister has decided to make a vision board and was asking me to follow. I did a bit of research and it looks like it has ties with the New Age. Could you explain how Christians should deal with goals & dreams? 5. 20:42 In Matthew and Mark, Jesus calls the first disciples before healing Peter’s mother in law and heals her by touch. In Luke, they're called after, and she’s healed by “rebuking the fever.” Is this significant? 6. 21:38 What's your view of 2 Timothy 2: 20-21 saying people can "cleanse themselves" & using the same “honorable vs. dishonorable” wording as Romans 9? Does this refute the Calvinist view of “Total Depravity”? 7. 27:14 What should we do when confused on doctrine? I’ve seen your videos on Catholicism, but recently had a debate with a Catholic and feel so confused. My faith is shaken, and I don’t know what to believe. 8. 31:09 Any thoughts about the ecumenical movement? If my church is in it, should I get out of that church? In Finland, most churches have papers that you are officially in it. Is that biblical? 9. 34:15 If Jesus doesn't return until the Temple is rebuilt, how is the Temple rebuilt when the ark and its contents are gone? Perhaps I have a big misunderstanding of prophecy or the specs for the Temple. 10. 36:55 What happens to animals/insects when they die? 11. 39:31 Is there anything Christians should fear apart from God? 12. 41:41 Can you please comment on John 8: 30-38? Why was Jesus talking like this to those who believed Him? Would love to hear your insight! 13. 46:49 What does the Bible say about modesty in clothing? Are there certain parts of our body that we cannot show, or is it just a heart issue? If the uniform for a sport is a bikini, should we avoid that sport? 14. 51:18 Could you run through an explanation of the Armor of God in Ephesians? 15. 59:07 Does Psalm 121:6 literally mean that God can protect you from being sunburnt? I want to not wear sunblock but don’t want to ruin my skin if I’m wrong. 16. 1:01:44 Why do people go to Hell? Is it a penalty for sins, or for not believing in Jesus? Some say everyone's sins are forgiven, but that doesn't seem to square with Ephesians 5:5-6 and Colossians 3:5-6. 17. 1:04:44 In one of your past Q&As, you shared your thoughts on “JESUS CALLING.” I was wondering if it’s okay for someone to get quiet and try to hear God and write it down just for themselves. Is that wrong? 18. 1:07:18 You mentioned in an earlier video that you do not believe one goes directly to Hell once dead. Can you elaborate on that? 19. 1:09:29 Given the fact that evolution occurs, is observable, and is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence, earning it the highest degree of scientific support, how do you interpret Genesis 1 & 2? 20. 1:13:00 I have ADHD, and while looking for a Christian perspective on my condition I came across a website that calls mental illness a myth and attributes any abnormality in thinking to the influence of the devil and demonic spirits. It also says ADHD is a "behavioral problem" that happens because parents "refuse or don't know how to discipline their children” and that the "root of all disorders is some type of sin that is being committed" & that medications are used as an excuse for continuing to engage in the sinful behavior. Thoughts? HERE'S my video on Catholicism. Please listen very carefully as these points are often misunderstood but I did research a lot and work hard to refine my concerns. https://youtu.be/7ZVHHmCOjOg Every Friday at 1pm PT

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:38 The NT has a lot of examples of demons being very active, and Jesus & the Apostles had to cast many demons out of people - there was a lot of activity and possession. But in the OT, demonic activity and possession is not talked about at all (or very, very rarely). I was wondering what happened to cause the change and huge increase…or why we rarely read about it in the OT but there are so many examples in the NT. 2. 9:32 How can Jesus be fully God and fully man if He died? How can God die? I can understand Him putting aside some of His divinity in order to die, but don’t we believe that He is both fully God and fully man? How can He be FULLY God at the crucifixion? 3. 13:44 Some pastors I respect live in in huge homes in gated communities. Their salaries are higher than about 90% of their church members. Do you find anything wrong with this? 4. 16:42 My sister has decided to make a vision board and was asking me to follow. I did a bit of research and it looks like it has ties with the New Age. Could you explain how Christians should deal with goals & dreams? 5. 20:42 In Matthew and Mark, Jesus calls the first disciples before healing Peter’s mother in law and heals her by touch. In Luke, they're called after, and she’s healed by “rebuking the fever.” Is this significant? 6. 21:38 What's your view of 2 Timothy 2: 20-21 saying people can "cleanse themselves" & using the same “honorable vs. dishonorable” wording as Romans 9? Does this refute the Calvinist view of “Total Depravity”? 7. 27:14 What should we do when confused on doctrine? I’ve seen your videos on Catholicism, but recently had a debate with a Catholic and feel so confused. My faith is shaken, and I don’t know what to believe. 8. 31:09 Any thoughts about the ecumenical movement? If my church is in it, should I get out of that church? In Finland, most churches have papers that you are officially in it. Is that biblical? 9. 34:15 If Jesus doesn't return until the Temple is rebuilt, how is the Temple rebuilt when the ark and its contents are gone? Perhaps I have a big misunderstanding of prophecy or the specs for the Temple. 10. 36:55 What happens to animals/insects when they die? 11. 39:31 Is there anything Christians should fear apart from God? 12. 41:41 Can you please comment on John 8: 30-38? Why was Jesus talking like this to those who believed Him? Would love to hear your insight! 13. 46:49 What does the Bible say about modesty in clothing? Are there certain parts of our body that we cannot show, or is it just a heart issue? If the uniform for a sport is a bikini, should we avoid that sport? 14. 51:18 Could you run through an explanation of the Armor of God in Ephesians? 15. 59:07 Does Psalm 121:6 literally mean that God can protect you from being sunburnt? I want to not wear sunblock but don’t want to ruin my skin if I’m wrong. 16. 1:01:44 Why do people go to Hell? Is it a penalty for sins, or for not believing in Jesus? Some say everyone's sins are forgiven, but that doesn't seem to square with Ephesians 5:5-6 and Colossians 3:5-6. 17. 1:04:44 In one of your past Q&As, you shared your thoughts on “JESUS CALLING.” I was wondering if it’s okay for someone to get quiet and try to hear God and write it down just for themselves. Is that wrong? 18. 1:07:18 You mentioned in an earlier video that you do not believe one goes directly to Hell once dead. Can you elaborate on that? 19. 1:09:29 Given the fact that evolution occurs, is observable, and is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence, earning it the highest degree of scientific support, how do you interpret Genesis 1 & 2? 20. 1:13:00 I have ADHD, and while looking for a Christian perspective on my condition I came across a website that calls mental illness a myth and attributes any abnormality in thinking to the influence of the devil and demonic spirits. It also says ADHD is a "behavioral problem" that happens because parents "refuse or don't know how to discipline their children” and that the "root of all disorders is some type of sin that is being committed" & that medications are used as an excuse for continuing to engage in the sinful behavior. Thoughts? HERE'S my video on Catholicism. Please listen very carefully as these points are often misunderstood but I did research a lot and work hard to refine my concerns. https://youtu.be/7ZVHHmCOjOg Every Friday at 1pm PT

Reviews of Skylines, Outside The Wire and the WandaVision premiere, as well as a look at what Jesus' 2nd coming means for underappreciated geeks as we continue studying the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:46 Skylines Review00:19:54 WandaVision Premiere Review00:33:27 CGC & Christian Geek News00:40:33 Outside The Wire Review00:48:46 Jesus' Return & Underappreciated Geeks (Philippians Bible Study)00:55:56 Listener/Viewer Messages (Mr. Sci-fi Space Command, How To Grow & Mature As A Christian, Does Psalm 101:3 Prohibit Geek Entertainment?, Should I Tell Other Christians Not To Watch Shows With Nudity?)01:16:07 Paeter's Geek Week (Game Loft, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Fallout 76, Darkest Dungeon, Saving For An Xbox Series X, The Final Days Of Superman, Superman: Action Comics Rebirth Vol. 1 "Path Of Doom", DC Rebirth)01:48:35 Next Episode01:54:03 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen, with additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2021, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

Greg responds to a charge of moral relativism, then he answers a question about whether Psalm 90:10 is a promise and responds to someone who is troubled by seeing the spiritual world. Topics:Commentary: Greg responds to a charge of moral relativism. (00:00)Does Psalm 90:10 promise that Christians will live to be 70 years old? (31:00)Do you believe God would allow someone to see the spiritual world around us? (40:00)Mentioned on the Show: Greg’s Bible reading planMore Bible reading plans (chronological, etc.)The charge of moral relativismGreg answers the question “Are children in foster care better off going to same-sex couples or staying in foster care?”Red Pen Logic on moral objectivism

Questions about whether Psalm 2:7 means Jesus had a premortal birth and why the spiritual disciplines are important if God is in control.Does Psalm 2:7 prove Jesus had a premortal birth?Why are the spiritual disciplines important if God is in control?

Episode 86 - "No Plague [Shall] Come Near Your Tent"—Does Psalm 91 Teach I Won't Get Coronavirus? by CrossViewRadio

Does Psalm 110 refer to the promised Messiah? Listen to this lesson to hear about the confusion in the academic world concerning this. Then hear the proof for this being Messianic. Hear three things about the Messiah in this passage and learn who wrote the psalm including Jesus' reference to the author in the New Testament. As Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father currently, find out what He is waiting for and His current role as our High Priest. See what believers are to be doing during this inter-advent age.

Does Psalm 110 refer to the promised Messiah? Listen to this lesson to hear about the confusion in the academic world concerning this. Then hear the proof for this being Messianic. Hear three things about the Messiah in this passage and learn who wrote the psalm including Jesus’ reference to the author in the New Testament. As Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father currently, find out what He is waiting for and His current role as our High Priest. See what believers are to be doing during this inter-advent age.

Does Psalm 110 refer to the promised Messiah? Listen to this lesson to hear about the confusion in the academic world concerning this. Then hear the proof for this being Messianic. Hear three things about the Messiah in this passage and learn who wrote the psalm including Jesus' reference to the author in the New Testament. As Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father currently, find out what He is waiting for and His current role as our High Priest. See what believers are to be doing during this inter-advent age.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy:https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work, please click here:https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here: https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well: https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy:https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work, please click here:https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here: https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well: https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy. https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work please click here. https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here. https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well. https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy. https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work please click here. https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here. https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well. https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy. https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work please click here. https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here. https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well. https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

A detailed description of the crucifixion of Jesus was written hundreds of years before it happened! Let's analyze this Old Testament passage and respond to objections from an atheist and a Jewish Rabbi. Does Psalm 22 really support the idea that God inspired the Bible and planned ahead of time for Jesus to die for us? Can it stand under careful examination and scrutiny from contrary sources? I think the answer is yes. Allow me to make my case. Here's that REALLY good video I mentioned where Dr. Michael Brown goes into even more detail on the "pierced" controversy. https://youtu.be/LsFvNLf7Iv0 If you love this ministry and would like to help support this work please click here. https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate If you want a BibleThinker coffee mug they are available here. https://www.zockollpottery.com/product-page/bible-thinker-mug The Bible software I use is called Logos. Logos has given me this link where you can get a discount on it and some free books as well. https://www.logos.com/partner/biblethinker?utm_source=biblethinker&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner The BibleThinker app is now available in your App Store. Just search BibleThinker or Mike Winger. We are currently working on updating and improving this app.

Bishop Barron answers several listener questions during this episode, ranging from classic education to the Great Story of Israel to living the faith while under persecution. Enjoy this listener Q&A episode! Topics Discussed 0:04 - Updates about Confirmation season 2:00 - Video made by students at Bishop Sullivan High School (Virginia Beach, VA) 5:00 - What do you think about the movement promoting Catholic classical education? 7:40 - Does Psalm 23 demand some sort of prosperity Gospel (e.g., Joel Osteen)? 11:00 - What books do you recommend to understand God's relationship with Israel, and the Great Story? 14:30 - What do make of the Scripture that says, "God did not do the evil he had been planning to do." How should we read this? 18:00 - What key topics and elements do you think every parish religious education program should have? 22:15 - Is it possible to be gluttonous in the pursuit of knowledge about God? How do we address that? 25:45 - What did John Paul II do to facilitate the downfall of communism? 30:15 - Any advice for people living in places where you can't outwardly practice your faith?

Does Psalm 150 exhort us to accompany our singing with musical instruments- Perhaps the Psalm encourages the Old Testament saints to sing and give praise with the sounding of the sounding of the instruments in the temple worship- Listen and learn.

Does Psalm 83 foretell the next Middle East war? Find out with guest Bill Salus on the show Christ in Prophecy.

Does Psalm 83 foretell the next Middle East war? Find out with guest Bill Salus on the show Christ in Prophecy.

Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader? Does Psalm 111:9 mean that only God is to be called reverend?