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Sermon: 聖經中的誡命觀 The Biblical View on Commandments Series: 神完美的僕人 God's Perfect Servant Speaker: 張國強牧師 Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture: 馬可福音 Mark 12:28-34 Translated to English by Sis. Sarah Lim 在耶穌的時代，律法教師們制定了一份詳盡的誡命清單，共計613條規範，列明了「當作」與「不當作」之誡命。其中哪一條最為重要？本週日，張國強牧師將分享耶穌如何回應這個問題，強調我們在努力活出門徒生命時應當優先實踐的要義。 During Jesus' time, the teachers of the law had an extensive list of 613 rules that outlined what "should" and "shouldn't" be done. To test Jesus, they asked Him which of these rules was the most important. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to ponder how Jesus answered this question and use His response to guide us as we strive to live as His disciples. Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M4sHB6kYHR65qOmsZFyiFep57vpWoYwW/view?usp=drive_link On our website: https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/02/08/the-biblical-view-on-commandments/ Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning – 11th January 2026 Readings NRSV: Psalm 29; Isaiah 42.1-9; Matthew 3.13-17. Led by Felicity Scott, a prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Sunday Morning prayer. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ our Saviour has already saved us and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,  Blessed be God forever.   Let us Pray.   The Sentence of the day Christ the King / The Reign of Christ A voice came from heaven saying, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.'   1 This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118.24 Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.     3 The opening Canticle Oh come let us sing out to the Lord. let us shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his face with thanksgiving. And cry out to him joyfully in psalms. For the Lord is a great God. and a great king above all gods. In his hands are the depths of the earth. and the peaks of the mountains are his also. The sea is his and he made it. His hands moulded dryland. Come let us worship and bow down. And kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is the Lord our god. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Today if only you would hear his voice: “Do not harden your hearts as Israel did in the wilderness.” “When your forebears tested me.” “Put me to proof though they had seen my works.” “Forty years long I loathe that generation and said.” “It is a people who err in their hearts.” “For they do not know my ways.” “Of whom I swore in my wrath.” “They shall not enter my rest.”   3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.     4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm 29   5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Lord God, whose blessed Son rose in triumph and set us free: grant us the fullness of life he promised us, that through the Holy Spirit our hearts may possess him whom our eyes cannot see, the same Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.         6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading Isaiah 42.1-9 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2He will not cry out or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth, and the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. 9 See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.   The reading is followed by Hear the word of the LORD Thanks be to GOD     2nd Reading Matthew 3.13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God's Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17And a voice from the heavens said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”   The reading is followed by Hear the message of Christ Thanks be to GOD.   A short Sunday homily In our new testament gospel reading this morning we hear that Jesus travelled to those that had gone before him, carrying the light. Through this act He acknowledges that John had already done good work.   John through listening and acting on GODs word had prepared the way. Through John's baptism of Jesus, Johns righteousness is acknowledged and his fulfilment to GOD complete.   During Jesus' baptism the holy spirit descends and He is transformed, joined now one with GOD through the holy heavenly spirit that alighted on him. Jesus is one in GODs name and His ministry commences.   As we go about our lives, let us all be like John preparing the way, acknowledging that our acts are a cog in the wheel, that brings GODs presence close to His people.   Amen   7 The Canticle, The Song of Zechariah (Benedictus) Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel:  who has come to his people and set them free.  The Lord has raised up for us a mighty Saviour:  born of the house of his servant David.  Through the holy prophets, God promised of old:  to save us from our enemies, from the hands of  all who hate us,  To show mercy to our forebears:  and to remember his holy covenant.  This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:  to set us free from the hands of our enemies,  Free to worship him without fear:  holy and righteous before him, all the days of our life.  And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High:  for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,  To give his people knowledge of salvation:  by the forgiveness of their sins.  In the tender compassion of our God:  the dawn from on high shall break upon us,  To shine on those who dwell in darkness  and the shadow of death:  and to guide our feet into the way of peace.  Luke 1.68–79     8 The Apostles creed I believe in God, the Father almighty,   creator of heaven and earth.   I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,   who was conceived by the Holy Spirit   born of the virgin Mary.   suffered under Pontius Pilate,   was crucified, died, and was buried;   he descended to the dead.   On the third day he rose from the dead.   He ascended into heaven   and is seated at the right hand of the Father.   From there he will come to judge  the living and the dead.   I believe in the Holy Spirit,   the holy catholic church,   the communion of saints,   the forgiveness of sins,   the resurrection of the body,   and the life everlasting. Amen.   9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  Lord have mercy.    10 The LORDs prayer Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    10 The Collect of the Day Baptism of the LORD Eternal God, At the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved son, and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: grant that all who are baptised into his name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and saviour; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen   Prayer of the Week on the Sunday of the Baptism of the LORD. Baptism of the LORD Almighty God, who anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved son, inspire us your children who are born again of water and the spirit, to surrender our lives to your service, that we may rejoice to be called your children, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen   11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.   Let us pray   God, we seek your wisdom and guidance in our governments. Lead those in power to make financial decisions that prioritise government spending for the greater good of the country's people. Guide them to make wise choices that align with bringing people out of poverty and into abundant living and grant us all discernment in distinguishing between needs and wants in the recognition of a life of abundance. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   God, your wisdom knows no bounds, grant we pray that we hear your spoken wisdom and bring the good news of Christ to all who have yet to hear it, so that we may bring forth fruit of good works to honour and praise your name. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   All seeing God, we ask you to grant mercy to us in abundance, we request and pray that you assist those with eye anatomy expertise to understand how to correct eye vision defects and imperfections and to understand how to successfully bring renewed sight to the blind. We ask this in Jesus' name. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Almighty God, we pray for peace and prosperity in our cities, and families. Today we remember the people of South Sudan, we ask for Your peace to reign throughout their lands, give them abundant food and water. We pray that African nations come together in harmony, setting aside differences and working towards a common good for all African people. Let Your voice God, bring peace talks and be their guide in their actions and decisions. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Loving God, on this day we remember Amelia Earhart's solo flight. Off the climb of her aviation triumph, we pray God, that you assist us with today's aviation progression. Brings us good fortune of technology evolution, that assists us to fly through the stars with ease, so that we may inspire a generation of future aviators who take flight to new levels and become aviators that we celebrate and remember. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer: Sunday 11 January The Anglican Church in the Region of Central America The Diocese of Gippsland: The Parish of Hamilton: The Sudanese & South Sudanese Congregations in the Southern QLD Anglican Church The Goodna Anglican Welfare Ministries St Hilda's School, Southport: All Hospital and Prison ministry chaplaincy teams All people joining in this prayer offering. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer     12 The Morning Collect Eternal God and Father,  by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed.  guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,  that we may give ourselves to your service,  and live this day in love to one another and to you;  through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.   2 Corinthians 13.14     Music Credit: ‘Sing my Soul' by The Australian Voices & Graeme Morton, Composer Ned Rorem. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSVUE bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.    

John 1: 1-18 Susan Scott reminded us of a powerful image from this week's scripture in John where Jesus became flesh and "tabernacled with us." Jumping back in time to Exodus, God instructs the chosen people in great detail on how to build a portable tabernacle, a sanctuary, for God to dwell in, but only a very select few people could enter. Later the tabernacle is built in stone in Jerusalem with the holy of holies that contains the Ark of the Covenant and God's presence, but is destroyed by the Babylonians and then rebuilt when the Israelites return from captivity. During Jesus' time Herod massively expanded the temple, but the building had no Ark, no cloud of glory, no miracles, and no prophesies like the first one - a silence of 4 centuries. The high priesthood was corrupt and under the influence of the Roman occupiers. Into this darkness, John tells us that the long awaited return of God's glory to the temple has been fulfilled by Jesus, to an extant even greater than that of the first temple. But God is doing something new, amazing, and unexpected this time. Instead of being reserved for an elite few, God's glory now walks without elaborate trappings among all the people, prophesying and doing great miracles. As the short, dim days of winter continue, take some time to reflect on the bright glory of Jesus in our lives - God tabernacling with us, not apart from us.

A life of readiness is not always what we think it is. During Jesus' last days, He made it clear the importance of living a life that reflected God's goodness! The Gospel Matthew explains our lives are not always being what we think they are. We find ourselves unprepared and sometimes we develop a false sense of reality. Laziness, hypocrisy, is the posture we stay in when we never were truly seeking Him! Readiness is the posture we take as we look forward to His second coming! Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.

This is the Christian's Hour Broadcast. TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. GBM's mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.I don't know about you, but my first thought of Jesus is not usually that of a freedom fighter. But truth is, He has, and continues to liberate people from the powers of darkness so we can become who we have been created to be.This month, Rick Atchley, Senior Minister with The Hills Church in Fort Worth Texas is exploring what that liberation looks like in this month's series; “No Longer Slaves”.This time of year, there is a lot of lightheartedness surrounding the Devil and his surrounding darkness. However, the Bible says Jesus took Satan very seriously. During Jesus ministry here on earth Jesus's emphasis was to Proclaim and Reclaim; including reclaiming us from the bondage of death. Even today Christ followers have a message of freedom from death to share; here's Rick with that amazing story! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response from us is to give our all. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response from us is to give our all. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the TCH broadcast! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.GBM's mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.So, our first thought of Jesus is not usually that of a freedom fighter. But truth is, He was, in fact, he liberated people from the powers of darkness so they could become who they were created to be. What was true then, is still relevant today! And this month, Rick Atchley, Senior Minister with The Hills Church in Fort Worth Texas is exploring what that looks like in this month's series; “No Longer Slaves”.This time of year, there is a lot of lightheartedness surrounding the Devil and his darkness. However, the Bible says Jesus took Satan very seriously. During Jesus ministry here on earth Jesus's emphasis was to Proclaim and Reclaim; including reclaiming the sick from various sicknesses and disease. In today's message Rick emphasizes how Jesus's compassion toward our suffering has not changed and how Christ followers can be effective through prayer in combating the tyranny of disease. Here's Rick… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29

During Jesus' ministry, He encountered a Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon whose daughter was oppressed by a demon. She desperately sought Jesus' help and overcame several obstacles to receive her daughter's deliverance.Vien LauretaSunday, September 28, 2025 Live at 6:00PM

During Jesus' ministry, He encountered a Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon whose daughter was oppressed by a demon. She desperately sought Jesus' help and overcame several obstacles to receive her daughter's deliverance.Billy LileSunday, September 28, 2025 Live at 9:15 AM

During Jesus' ministry, He encountered a Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon whose daughter was oppressed by a demon. She desperately sought Jesus' help and overcame several obstacles to receive her daughter's deliverance.Lina SamiaFriday, September 26, 2025 Live at 7:00 PMWebsite: ⁠http://pearlside.org⁠Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/pearlsidechurch⁠Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/pearlside

According to Pew Research, the percentage of female managers in the workplace has increased from 29% in 1980 to 46% in 2023. In part, this happened due to a significant increase in the numbers of women who have completed college, and due to relational skills becoming more important to the workplace.   During Jesus' time on ... The post Woman Are Moving Up appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

During Jesus’s ministry on this earth, thousands of people got to see, hear, and interact with Him. They got to make up their minds about whether or not to follow Him. Another generation got to base their decision on the testimony of those who knew Him and walked with Him, but eventually, everyone who had known Him in the flesh passed away. Where does that leave us? How do we get to know Jesus today? The good news is that Jesus Christ is not just the Son of God; He’s the Word of God. You can’t separate Jesus from His Word. They are eternally intertwined, which means that getting to know the Word helps you meet, learn, and know more about Jesus Himself. This week, we’re digging into the creation and trustworthiness of the Bible, helping us come to see it as a firm foundation upon which we should build our lives.

During Jesus’s ministry on this earth, thousands of people got to see, hear, and interact with Him. They got to make up their minds about whether or not to follow Him. Another generation got to base their decision on the testimony of those who knew Him and walked with Him, but eventually, everyone who had known Him in the flesh passed away. Where does that leave us? How do we get to know Jesus today? The good news is that Jesus Christ is not just the Son of God; He’s the Word of God. You can’t separate Jesus from His Word. They are eternally intertwined, which means that getting to know the Word helps you meet, learn, and know more about Jesus Himself. This week, we’re digging into the creation and trustworthiness of the Bible, helping us come to see it as a firm foundation upon which we should build our lives.

Read Online“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.” Matthew 11:21–22Chorazin and Bethsaida were Jewish towns that Jesus visited frequently to preach and to perform many “mighty deeds.” They were located just north of His city of residence, Capernaum. Tyre and Sidon were pagan coastal cities northeast of Chorazin and Bethsaida, in modern-day Lebanon, and were towns known for their immoral living. Though Jesus did not spend much time in those cities, He did visit them at times. During Jesus' first recorded visit there, recall His encounter with the Syrophoenician woman who begged Him to heal her daughter (Matthew 15:21–28). The Gospel passage quoted above took place prior to Jesus making that journey.Why was Jesus so harsh toward the towns He spent so much of His time in. Why did He rebuke Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum? To answer this, it's important to remember that Jesus spent most of His time preaching to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel.” In other words, His primary mission during His public ministry was to share the Gospel with those who were descendants of Abraham and had been entrusted with the Law of Moses, the teachings of the prophets and the liturgical rites. For that reason, Jesus not only preached with perfection to these people, He also did miracle after miracle. And though there were many who did believe in Him and became His disciples, there were many others who were indifferent or who flatly refused to believe in Him. Today, Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum could be seen as symbols of those Catholics who were born and raised in the faith and were given good formation by their parents and others. Many parents whose children have gone astray from the faith wonder what they did wrong. But the truth is that even Jesus Himself was rejected, despite His perfect preaching, perfect charity and undeniable miracles. And the same happens today. There are many who, despite being raised within the holy faith given to us by Christ Himself, reject that faith and turn a blind eye to the Gospel and the Church.Jesus' rebuke of those towns should echo today in the minds of those who, despite being given so much in regard to a good upbringing, have rejected God. Of course, that rejection is not always absolute and total. More often, it is a rejection in degrees. First, the rejection comes in the form of missing Mass. Then moral compromises. Then a lack of faith. And eventually confusion, doubt and a complete loss of faith sets in.If you are one who has started down the road of becoming more and more lukewarm in your faith, then the rebuke of these towns by Jesus should be understood to also be directed at you in love. “Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required…” (Luke 12:48). Therefore, to those who have been taught the faith well, much is expected. And when we fail to live up to that which is demanded of us by God out of love, a holy rebuke is exactly what we need. Reflect, today, upon whether the rebuke Jesus issues toward these towns is also issued toward you. Have you been blessed with a good formation in the faith? If so, have you done all you can to help nourish that faith and grow in your love of God? Or have you allowed your faith to dim, to become lukewarm and to begin to wither and die? If you have been given much, have been raised in the faith and have been privileged with good examples in your life, then know God expects much of you. Answer that high calling that is given to you and respond to God with all your heart. My passionate Jesus, You poured out Your heart and soul through Your preaching to the people of Israel. Although many accepted You, many others rejected You. I thank You for the privilege I have been given to hear Your holy Word preached to me. Help me to respond to You with all my heart so that I will be counted among those who listen and believe. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Day of Judgement by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response from us is to give our all. Learn more about this year's Harvest Crusade! --- Become a Harvest Partner this month and receive Life Hacks, Pastor Greg Laurie’s thoughtful book in which he imparts years of wisdom gathered as a Christ-follower, pastor, evangelist, husband, and more.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response from us is to give our all. Learn more about this year's Harvest Crusade! --- Become a Harvest Partner this month and receive Life Hacks, Pastor Greg Laurie’s thoughtful book in which he imparts years of wisdom gathered as a Christ-follower, pastor, evangelist, husband, and more.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Jesus' life with us, He performed miracles – and in the After + Math, they continue. God is at work in our world! Acts recounts the story of the first miracle in the After + Math, and it offers us a lesson on how to ask for a miracle. God invites us to make bold, expectant, faith-filled prayers. This is how. First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc

Daily Dose of Hope May 27, 2025 Day 2 of Week 8   Scripture - Matthew 5:13-37   Prayer:  Holy God, We rejoice and give praise for the ways you care for us.  We rejoice and give praise for how you continue to forgive us and give us second and third chances.  Help us seek lives characterized by your holiness.  Help us seek pure hearts.  Lord, in these next few moments of silence, hear our prayers and help us bring together all our scattered thoughts and focus on you...It's in your name we pray, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are working on part 2 of Matthew 5, as we continue to discuss the Sermon on the Mount.    Today's portion of Scripture begins with a discussion of salt and light. Jesus tells his followers, “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” During Jesus' time, salt was extremely important. It was a seasoning, a preservative, a disinfectant, a component of ceremonial offerings, and because of its value, it was even used as a unit of exchange.   So what is Jesus saying here? He is telling his followers that God's people should add some flavor and value to this world. If salt loses its saltiness or flavor, then it's useless. If we lose our ability to change or influence the world, then are we useless? Well, we certainly lose what is at the heart of being a Christ-follower - making a difference for the Kingdom. We are meant to change the world around us for the better in the name of Jesus Christ.   Jesus continues, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.” Salt improves food because it tastes different from what its being placed on. In the same way, light is useful to have because it is different from darkness. Light casts out darkness. Light makes a difference. If light is hidden, it loses what makes it valuable. Likewise, if we fail to be different in a positive way from the culture around us, then we are Christians in name only.   So what does this mean in practical ways?  Well, we are to be change agents, going out and doing all we can to bring God's Kingdom values here, right now. Remember what we say in the Lord's Prayer, “His kingdom come, his will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” The disciples and the early Christian church took these words seriously. The early Christian church lived in a way, lived a lifestyle, that was so distinctly different from the world, that the world could not help but notice it. They lived out the values of the Kingdom. Acts 2:42-47 reads, “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, the the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” The earliest Christians were completely transformed by the teachings of Jesus Christ and his values. They were salt and they were light, they added true value and made a significant difference.   Here's several questions for us to consider today.  How are we, as modern-day Christians, salt and light for a hurting world?  How are we similar to the early church and how are we different?  What are some concrete steps you can take today to be salt and light in your world?   Then, Matthew chose to include Jesus' teaching on the fulfillment of the law.  He came not to change the law but to fulfill it.  But what does that mean?  Jesus is not talking about the law in the sense of the 613 rules that must be followed by faithful Jews.  If we think about this teaching being in the context of the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus in giving his followers specific guidelines for what it means to relate to God and others in the Kingdom, then that helps.  Afterall, the law and the prophets have long described relating to God and other people in a loving, just way.  Here, Jesus is saying that he will obey the law, but he really is fulfilling it by fulfilling the whole Biblical story.    Ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, God was on a mission to redeem his creation.  The law couldn't do it because humans couldn't keep it.  We are just too sinful.  The law demonstrated to us just how messy and broken we are.  Jesus was the solution to our brokenness.  Jesus was the solution to humanity's deepest problems.  He was the final sacrifice for sin – he very much fulfilled the law, he fulfilled the whole Biblical story, by providing a solution to our sin and victory over death.  The law wasn't intended to be the end all be all.  Jesus was intended to be the end all be all.   I want to leave a little time to cover what Jesus said about murder and adultery.  Both of these teachings show some unique aspects of life under the Kingdom of God.  They follow a similar pattern.  It was said...but now I tell you this...  Jesus is presenting his followers with a whole new way of looking at the world. He isn't dismissing the Old Testament teaching, he is simply reinterpreting it.   In the case of murder, it was said that you should not commit murder, but Jesus is saying that you shouldn't even be angry with a brother or sister.  Don't call someone names, forgive frequently, and settle disputes quickly.  That is the way of life in God's Kingdom.  If we act differently, then it's not God's Kingdom we are part of.   In the case of adultery, it was said you should not commit adultery, but Jesus is saying that you can't look at another person lustfully if they aren't your spouse.  And then there is this really hard teaching about gouging out an eye if it causes you to sin or lopping off a hand if it causes you to sin.  I'm quite sure this was hyperbole because we don't have too many reports of one-eyed, one-handed believers of Jesus in the first century.    But in all of these things, Jesus is making a point.  What is in your heart matters.  It isn't just outward behavior that matters to God, but the purity of your heart.   So, here are our final questions for us today and they are not easy ones.  What is the state of your heart?  Are you harboring anger, bitterness, or unforgiveness, toward someone?  It is time to spend some time with God and work through that.  Is lust something you struggle with?  It is time to spend some time with God and work through that too.  Our hearts matter, friends.  They matter a lot.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Bible Reading: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. "Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!" Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. "Quit playing with those. Come on, let's eat lunch."Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. "Those branches are perfect for sword fighting," said Marni. "Why can't we play with them?""Yeah," Arlo added. "We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring."Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. "Do you even know why you got them?" he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, "Palm Sunday."'Uncle Damien nodded. "A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah--the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us."Marni thought about the church service earlier. "But why did the pastor have us say 'hosanna'? What does that mean?""Actually, it's kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier," said Aunt Lori."I joked that you had to save me from Marni's oppressive rule," said Arlo. "And hosanna means just that," Aunt Lori said. "It's a word meaning 'save us' in the language Jesus spoke." Marnie nodded in realization. "So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.""And He did just that," Uncle Damien said. "When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.""Wow!" Arlo exclaimed. "We should shout hosanna more often!"–Zoe BricknerHow About You?Have you ever gotten a palm branch at church on Palm Sunday? During Jesus's time, the leaves and cloaks on the ground showed respect to kings. Jesus was a different King than all the others--He's the King of kings! He is the most powerful King, yet also the humblest. Jesus became human and died on the cross to save us, and that's a good reason to shout, "Hosanna!"Today's Key Verse:The crowds who went ahead of him [Jesus] and those who followed shouted…"Hosanna in the highest heaven!" (CSB) (Matthew 21:9 )Today's Key Thought:Jesus came to save us

When the subject of money is brought up in churches, people can get antsy. We know, like other topics in the bible, there have been bad teachings on the matter. However, this does not mean we should ignore what the bible teaches. During Jesus' time on this earth, he talked about money more than he talked about heaven and hell. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three reasons why he tithes and invites us to do the same. Tithing is never a financial issue, but a heart issue.

**Thank you for supporting this ministry, I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture." Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/JoanStahl **Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl **Contact Email: jsfieldnotes@gmail.com **Subscribe to me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-534183When looking back through the many decades of my walk in Christ, I can honestly say that it was never in a church building that I ever met Him. It was always at home. It was in the simple getting up in the morning to pray like Jesus who, "Arising a great while before day, arose, and departed, and went out into a solitary place and there prayed." Mark 1:35.Long walks in nature and seeing His birds in flight, and looking upwards into His skies has always been when He has met me. It has been in the simple, natural places of home that I would speak to Him, and feel His reciprocated love upon me. Awaking in the middle of the night my thoughts would arise and my prayers like incense ascended, and He was ever-present. I have never felt His Presence in religious crowds and noise, but only in quiet home moments. During Jesus' life, He was always going into people's homes whenever invited. When He did lives were changed forever. There were magnificent accounts of deliverances, miracles and quiet healings right under their simple home roofs.Wherever you live, in whatever roof you live under, Jesus Christ will enter in under your roof when you ask Him. He will never turn you down. Blind Bartemeus received his sight, the Paraplegic walked, Simon Peter's mother-in-law was healed of a fever. Jairus' daughter was resurrected. On earth Jesus never had a home of His own. Make Him your eternal Home and He will be the Roof over your life now and forevermore.“There is no joy in the soul that has forgotten what God prizes.”― Oswald Chambers

During Jesus' day, leprosy was an awful disease that caused horrible deformities. That's why when Jesus healed ten lepers, they were thrilled. They probably rushed away to tell the exciting news to their family and friends. And yet, only one leper returned to give thanks to Jesus. We're quick to blame those nine lepers, but at times, we're just as ungrateful. We may not have leprosy, but our Lord still helps and strengthens us in many ways. And he often uses people around us to accomplish His will. So, when was the last time you said “Thanks” to someone who provided help or encouragement? Remember: The more grateful you are, the more you'll see God's goodness and grace in your life.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Ten. During Jesus' time on earth, He took notice of those who had the highest faith. A Centurion, who came on behalf of his servant. A Canaanite, who came on behalf of her daughter. Jesus noted their faith and the Spirit of God recorded these episodes for our benefit so that we might know what great […] The post Why Taking God at His Word is the Highest Faith appeared first on emeryhorvath.com. Related posts: Three Ways You Can Know That You Are Believing God Do You Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus? [Encore Podcast] Do You Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus?

God's has been teaching me about his wisdom lately. He always has but this time he is specifically using the actually word. "My Wisdom" He has been showing me traps I have fell into and I believe a lot of us have which is why he's talking about Judgement but he's always been talking about judement because he is ALWAYS talking about forgiveness. So much so that he came down as Jesus but was his son, is creation, all in one to show us just what that really looks like. During Jesus's life time he was always crossing lines to get to those he loves. Come on this journey with me and let's search God's heart together!----------------------------------------------------------------------links to sermon references : Pastor David Porterhttps://youtu.be/qTl8MGQJbL4?si=eqrQohl90tIqFofUPastor Josh Hasselhttps://youtu.be/3J_8jxDVjuc?si=jcHOiD79gC4a9FhqIf you want more of this series vist the Cove Channel Mooresville NChttps://youtube.com/@thecovechurch?si=Dko2rFqQHXbBrpd8------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00-1:04 intro1:04-1:15 trigger warning1:15-3:58 intro to show where I have been3:58-7:21 What and how the Holy Spirit is teaching me7:21-13:14 Holy Spirit talks Judgement /pray of Daivd13:14-16:55 Jesus' biggest problem/ Taylor Ward example16:55-25:45 trigger warning/understanding sin/girl prays for her perpetrator 25:45-27:16 outcome of courageous prayer/ what can we learn27:16-31:47 Jesus return Amos 5:18/ my dream31:47-35:11 Jesus crosses lines for you--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.tiktok.com/@destini.unqualified-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ASLC-3BBF68E3-5D2237126A license code------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

During Jesus's time in the desert, he learned what it meant to resist the temptation of hopelessness. Why is hopelessness even a temptation? How do we name it and then resist it? Join us in the first sermon in the Lenten series: Resist Hopelessness, Fast From Complacency, Persist in Imagination.

During Jesus' life, the subject of revolution was never far away. When he is asked about paying taxes to Caesar, the question behind the question is this: ‘Are you a revolutionary?' Jesus' response amazes the crowd. He says both ‘yes' and ‘no'. No, he is not a revolutionary like any revolutionary before or after. But yes, he is a revolutionary unlike the world has or will ever see. His revolution is not of political but of cosmic, supernatural power. His is the revolution of bringing heaven to earth. His is a revolution of the defeat of sin and greed and lust for power. As such, it is the only revolution worthy of our time. And he beckons us not just to enjoy the fruits of it, but to extend it to a world in need. In a time of political turmoil and anguish in our own country, remembering that in the face of similar chaos, Jesus' focus remained fixed on the Kingdom of God is timely. We're made for the kingdom that is both eternal and material, now, and not yet. Let us embrace it as the only hope for a world in need. By Ed Flint

There are a lot of things in this world that are clamoring for our attention – all the time. We get emails, we get bills and ads in the mail, and there's the never-ending barrage of media and social media. Would it be possible to be so overwhelmed with these things that we miss what's most important? As Pastor Gary shares today, not only can we miss the point, but we usually do. During Jesus's life on earth, many people missed His point completely. So, pay close attention to what He's saying to you.

The Sower's Hope: A Reflection on God's Patience God's Hope in You and Me God has hope in you. God has hope in me. And in His infinite mercy, He grants us time. There is a well-known saying: Keep the Word of God, and the Word of God will keep you. This wisdom reminds us of the importance of holding onto God's truth, for it has the power to sustain and guide us. Today, the Gospel presents us with the Parable of the Sower—a lesson deeply rooted in faith and patience. The Sower goes out to scatter seeds. Anyone familiar with farming understands the care required for planting. In many places, before sowing, farmers prepare the land by making ridges, ensuring the soil is rich and free from stones. This preparation is essential for growth, as seeds need fertile soil to flourish. During Jesus' Time . . . During Jesus' time, however, farming methods were different. A farmer would walk through the field with a basket of seeds, scattering them by hand. He knew that some seeds would fall on fertile ground, while others would land on rocky paths, among thorns, or in places where birds would snatch them away. Yet, he still sowed generously. Why Did Jesus Use This Sower Parable? So, why would a farmer take such a risk, knowing that not all seeds would bear fruit? Why does Jesus use this parable? At first glance, the farmer may seem careless or even wasteful. But Jesus' message goes deeper. The Sower represents God, and the seeds symbolize His Word. Despite our hardened hearts, our rocky faith, or the thorns of sin in our lives, God still sows His Word within us. He does so because He has hope in us. He believes in our ability to change, to grow, and to transform. If God were only concerned with efficiency — if He sowed His Word only where He was sure of immediate results — many of us would never have received His grace. We are sinners, imperfect and flawed, yet He continues to reach out to us. He trusts us. He loves us. And He patiently waits for our transformation. He Patiently Waits for Our Transformation This trust, this divine hope, should not be taken for granted. In the first reading, we hear of a High Priest who does not reject us because of our sins but intercedes for us. This is the essence of God's love—a love that never gives up on us, no matter how unworthy we may feel. Let us reflect on this: God's hope in us is unwavering. Will we open our hearts to His Word and allow it to take root in our lives? Hear more within this Meditation Media. Listen to: The Sower's Hope: A Reflection on God's Patience ********************************* Image Parable of the Sower: Dutch Painter: Pieter Bruegel the Elder:  1557 A Sower went out to sow. The painting depicts a farmer scattering seed across a field. On the left, thorny bushes threaten to overtake the grain. Nearby, rocky ground offers quick growth but little endurance. To the right, further down the hill, the seed falls on fertile soil. Across the river, a crowd gathers to hear the teachings of Jesus. The painting was inspired by a trip to the mountains the artist took just before creating this piece. ********************************* Gospel: Matthew 13: 36-43 First Reading: Jer 14: 17-22

Bread on the table is ordinary, but bread in the hands of Jesus becomes extraordinary. Bread in Jesus' hands during the Passover meal became an extension of Jesus' very flesh. During Jesus' teaching ministry, bread became a feast for 5,000 people. During a meal with two disciples in Emmaus, bread became a revelation of Jesus in their midst. And we are like bread. Jesus takes us, blesses us, breaks us, and gives us to the world making our lives extraordinary.

We're re-releasing our episode on Jesus and Pontius Pilate as an interlude to the Rome series. During Jesus's lifetime, Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea. In this episode, Cole and Terry place Jesus's life in the Roman empire, and things converge in a monumental conversation between Jesus and Pilate. 

The second sermon within the Overcoming Discouragement series, Pastor David McQueen shares encouragement by knowing Hell is Defeated! During Jesus' ministry, He spoke on hell at least 33 times. We know that because of sin, every human is destined for hell, a forever place of torment where people pay for their sins apart from God. But John 3:16 tells us that God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish (spend eternity in hell) but have eternal life. Jesus paid the price for sin; He went into the grave – the same grave that would forever separate every human from God – and He rose victorious!! And now, every human, no matter what they have done can be forgiven, restored, and freed from hell by surrendering their life to be a follower of Jesus!! Sermon from August 11, 2024

Read Online“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.” Matthew 11:21–22Chorazin and Bethsaida were Jewish towns that Jesus visited frequently to preach and to perform many “mighty deeds.” They were located just north of His city of residence, Capernaum. Tyre and Sidon were pagan coastal cities northeast of Chorazin and Bethsaida, in modern-day Lebanon, and were towns known for their immoral living. Though Jesus did not spend much time in those cities, He did visit them at times. During Jesus' first recorded visit there, recall His encounter with the Syrophoenician woman who begged Him to heal her daughter (Matthew 15:21–28). The Gospel passage quoted above took place prior to Jesus making that journey.Why was Jesus so harsh toward the towns He spent so much of His time in. Why did He rebuke Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum? To answer this, it's important to remember that Jesus spent most of His time preaching to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel.” In other words, His primary mission during His public ministry was to share the Gospel with those who were descendants of Abraham and had been entrusted with the Law of Moses, the teachings of the prophets and the liturgical rites. For that reason, Jesus not only preached with perfection to these people, He also did miracle after miracle. And though there were many who did believe in Him and became His disciples, there were many others who were indifferent or who flatly refused to believe in Him.Today, Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum could be seen as symbols of those Catholics who were born and raised in the faith and were given good formation by their parents and others. Many parents whose children have gone astray from the faith wonder what they did wrong. But the truth is that even Jesus Himself was rejected, despite His perfect preaching, perfect charity and undeniable miracles. And the same happens today. There are many who, despite being raised within the holy faith given to us by Christ Himself, reject that faith and turn a blind eye to the Gospel and the Church.Jesus' rebuke of those towns should echo today in the minds of those who, despite being given so much in regard to a good upbringing, have rejected God. Of course, that rejection is not always absolute and total. More often, it is a rejection in degrees. First, the rejection comes in the form of missing Mass. Then moral compromises. Then a lack of faith. And eventually confusion, doubt and a complete loss of faith sets in.If you are one who has started down the road of becoming more and more lukewarm in your faith, then the rebuke of these towns by Jesus should be understood to also be directed at you in love. “Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required…” (Luke 28:48). Therefore, to those who have been taught the faith well, much is expected. And when we fail to live up to that which is demanded of us by God out of love, a holy rebuke is exactly what we need. Reflect, today, upon whether the rebuke Jesus issues toward these towns is also issued toward you. Have you been blessed with a good formation in the faith? If so, have you done all you can to help nourish that faith and grow in your love of God? Or have you allowed your faith to dim, to become lukewarm and to begin to wither and die? If you have been given much, have been raised in the faith and have been privileged with good examples in your life, then know God expects much of you. Answer that high calling that is given to you and respond to God with all your heart. My passionate Jesus, You poured out Your heart and soul through Your preaching to the people of Israel. Although many accepted You, many others rejected You. I thank You for the privilege I have been given to hear Your holy Word preached to me. Help me to respond to You with all my heart so that I will be counted among those who listen and believe. Jesus, I trust in You.  Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Day of Judgement via flickr

Read the update on Everett. Would you like to know God's providential leading for your life? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 9. I've titled this chapter "Guided By God." Today, we pick up at the point of the story where Saul and Samuel have now completed their meal and are making their way back to town. Saul still does not quite understand what is going on, but he is treated as the guest of honor, and now they head back to the home of Samuel. Our text picks up in 1 Samuel 9:25-27, which reads: And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul on the roof, and he lay down to sleep. Then at the break of dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Up, that I may send you on your way.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to pass on before us, and when he has passed on, stop here yourself for a while, that I may make known to you the word of God.” — 1 Samuel 9:25-27 Everything that has happened in Chapter 9 is chilling. God's providence is all over this. After eating his last bites of bread and sleeping in the hills of Ephraim on the ground for three days, Saul concludes with being given the finest meal and bed and then having an early morning discussion with the last and greatest prophet in the time of the Judges. As the servant goes ahead of them, Samuel discloses to Saul his future—that God's Word is that he (Saul) will be the first King of Israel. I assume that Saul had completely forgotten about the lost donkeys by now. I think we far underestimate the power and providence of God's Word. God's Word has a timeless effect. We tend to only think about His Word as words on a page. But the Words of God have far more consequence. Samuel, as a steward of God's Word, understood this. As the Word of the Lord had come to Samuel for the first time many years earlier at Shiloh (1 Sam. 3:7), Samuel was about to make the Word of God known to Saul for the first time. God's Word directs all of life. By His Word, God created life. By His Word, nations rise and fall. By His Word, kings come and go. His Word is providential. Yet, to experience God's providential leading, we must hear and obey His Word. But here's the best part: God made it easy for us all to hear his providential leading. He made His Word flesh in Jesus. Jesus was the living Word of God who walked with us (John 1:14). During Jesus's life, he spoke about the Word God gave him. He lived obediently to God's Word. He died and rose again as God's Word predicted. And he did this so you could hear and obey the Word of God. The moment that Saul and Samuel share in this text about God's Word, you can experience it today. You can know God's providential leading for your life. All you need to do is pick up God's Word, read it daily, and do it as prescribed, and you will know God's amazing providential leading. #DivineGuidance #GodsWord #ProvidenceInAction Ask This: How does Saul's journey in 1 Samuel 9 demonstrate the importance of being open to unexpected encounters and God's providential leading in our own lives? In what ways can we cultivate a deeper sensitivity to God's Word today, ensuring that we not only hear but also faithfully obey His guidance in our decisions and daily life? Do This: Hear and listen to God's Word and discover his providential leading. Pray This: Father, help me to trust in Your providential guidance and to faithfully follow Your Word in every aspect of my life. May I be open to unexpected encounters that reveal Your purposes and strengthen my faith in Your perfect plan. Amen. Play This: I Come To The Garden Alone.

During Jesus' time on earth he was rejected, despised, and experienced grief. Join Rabbi as he dives into the book of Isaiah and reveals how Jesus cares about us and understands our deepest pain.   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

During Jesus' time on earth, He walked with His disciples, involving them in His life and ministry. This series will explore stories where Jesus exemplified how we are to journey together through the highs, lows, and everything in between as His church while glorifying God and carrying out His mission. Let's journey through this series together, and ask God for wisdom and softened hearts as we respond to His word.Just like the African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”Don't walk alone. 

This is part 10 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. We've taken our time working through the Old Testament, section by section. Before we tackle the New Testament and look at the Gospels, we need to talk about the time between the Old and New Testaments. In the gap of roughly four hundred years, massive political and cultural changes occurred. Nowhere in the Old Testament do we see anything about the Romans, Pharisees, Sadducees, or the Sanhedrin. In today's episode I'll catch you up on what happened after the OT and before the NT so you can better understand the world in which Jesus functioned. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3humYIVYho&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2TrdUEDtAipF3jy4qYspM_&index=10 —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Recent History Persians: Cyrus the Great Greeks: Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes Hellenization (2 Maccabees 4.7, 10-15; 1 Maccabees 1.41-53) Maccabean Revolution: Mattathias, Judah the Maccabee, Jonathan Apphus, Simon Thassi, John Hyrcanus, Aristobulus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Salome Alexandra, Hyrcanus II, Aristobulus II Romans: Pompey the Great annexed Judea in 63bc Herodian Dynasty: Herod the Great and his descendants Geographical and Political Setting Roman Empire: Augustus (27bc-ad14), Tiberius (14-37), Caligula (37-41), Claudius (41-54), Nero (54-68) Provinces: every region outside of Italy Galilee: Herod the Great (37-4bc), Herod Antipas (4bc-ad39), Herod Agrippa I (37-44) Judea: Herod the Great (37-4bc), Herod Archelaus (4bc-ad6), Coponius (6-9), Marcus Ambivulus (9-12), Annius Rufus (12-15), Valerius Gratus (15-26), Pontius Pilate (26-36), Marcellus (36-37), Marullus (37-41), Herod Agrippa I (41-44) Samaria: under Judean jurisdiction; Samaritans and Jews conflicted with each other Jewish Groups Sadducees controlled the temple partners with Roman governors wealthy aristocrats chief priests were the leaders only accepted the Torah as scripture didn't believe in resurrection or angels Pharisees focused on obedience to Torah accepted the law (Torah), prophets (Nevi'im), and writings (Kethuvim) oral tradition & fence laws not in power at the time of Jesus, except those in the Sanhedrin Sanhedrin Romans established 5 councils over 5 districts most important council was in Jerusalem had temple police at their disposal to arrest people could meet out punishments except capital punishment, which was reserved for the Roman governor Scribes every group had scribes even Paul used scribes to write his letters (Tertius in Rom 16.22) writing was a skill copy scripture to preserve it called lawyers or experts in the law Revolutionaries wanted to overthrow Roman occupation Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews23 “But of the fourth sect of Jewish philosophy, Judas the Galilean was the author. These men agree in all other things with the Pharisaic notions; but they have an inviolable attachment to liberty; and say that God is to be their only Ruler and Lord. They also do not value dying any kind of death, nor indeed do they heed the deaths of their relations and friends, nor can any such fear make them call any man Lord” John's Renewal Movement called people to repent baptized them in the Jordan River possible connection with the Essenes Important Issues Temple Taxes Torah Unrest Review When the Greeks conquered the world, they made cities adopt their customs, culture, language, and religion. When Antiochus Epiphanes forcibly Hellenized Judah, it resulted in the Maccabean Revolution under Mattathias and his sons. After they won their independence, the Hasmonean Dynasty ruled up until 63bc when Pompey annexed Judea into the Roman Empire. Herod the Great and his descendants ruled over the region for many years, though in Judea the Romans directly ruled through governors. During Jesus' ministry Herod Antipas ruled in Galilee and Pontius Pilate governed Judea and Samaria. Sadducees partnered with the Roman government and controlled the temple. The Pharisees focused on obedience to Torah, according to the traditions of the elders. The Sanhedrin was a council in Jerusalem made of Sadducees and Pharisees that controlled a police force and ruled on legal issues. Scribes copied scripture and had expert knowledge of the Law of Moses. Jesus lived in a time of fragile peace when Roman provocations threatened to light the match of Jewish revolution at any moment.

During Jesus' earthly ministry, He didn't restore sight to just one eye. He didn't feed most of the 5,000. He didn't calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn't give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn't wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response is from us is to give our all. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org . A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Jesus' earthly ministry, He didn't restore sight to just one eye. He didn't feed most of the 5,000. He didn't calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn't give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn't wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response is from us is to give our all. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org . A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.