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The cursing of the fig tree isn't a random act of frustration but a deliberate teaching tool sandwiched around Jesus' cleansing of the temple. Both incidents highlight the same spiritual truth—Israel's leadership had failed in its divine purpose. Though "it wasn't the season for figs," Jesus makes clear that this particular season in Israel's history was characterized by spiritual fruitlessness.We examine how the withered tree serves as both judgment and warning. Just as Jesus inspected the fig tree and found no evidence of future fruit, He inspected the temple and found corruption instead of worship. The parallel is unmistakable—God expects fruitfulness from those who claim to follow Him.This episode delivers a sobering question for today's church: What happens when Christ inspects our ministries and personal lives? Are we bearing genuine spiritual fruit, or merely displaying religious leaves? The fig tree's withering stands as a powerful reminder that God's judgment falls on fruitlessness.Join us next time as we continue our verse-by-verse journey through Mark's gospel, exploring the final days of Jesus before His crucifixion—the most significant events in human history.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

The only faith the Bible talks about, the only sort of Faith Jesus talked about was the sort of faith that moves mountains. The sort of faith that conquers the world! The sort that has powerful results.   Conquering Faith There are times in our lives when we have to overcome obstacles. Now not every obstacle is there for overcoming, let me say. Sometimes they're meant to be there at least for a while, and sometimes they're meant to be there as a permanent feature. I don't know if you recall the apostle Paul's prayer to God about the thorn in his flesh that was hindering him, but three times Paul asked God to take it away, and God's answer was no, because that thorn in Paul's flesh was there to keep him humble. Even adversity, especially adversity sometimes, plays an important part in God's plan for our lives. But sometimes it's God's plan for us to overcome obstacles in our lives. Sometimes we need to be more than conquerors over our circumstances, in order to achieve what God's called us to achieve. When we have to conquer an obstacle that's way beyond our power or our wisdom or our strength, then we need to have faith – faith in the One who does have the power and the wisdom and the strength to make things happen. We need the sort of faith that conquers the world, and that's the sort of faith that we're going to chat about again today on the programme – world-conquering faith. So let's go back to Hebrews 11 and see what God has to say to us today about that sort of faith. Hebrews 11:29: By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so, they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute didn't perish with those who were disobedient because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Sampson and Jephthah and David and Samuel and all the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fires, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Isn't that just one of the most amazing passages? I get a real courage in my heart just reading that passage. So, what's God saying to us through His Word today? When the nation of Israel fled from their centuries of slavery in Egypt, and after they'd wandered for forty years in the wilderness, God finally let them into the land that He promised them through Abraham centuries before. Now you'd think, wouldn't you, that if the land was the land God had promised and He'd chosen and He'd provided, that God could ordain for them that they'd kind of waltz in there and settle down and take over, but that wasn't God's plan. The land was occupied by many nations and kings and tribes, and the Israelites had to take the promised land battle by battle. That's often God's way. That's why so often, life as a Christian seems to be battle after battle. That's why sometimes we think to ourselves: "Why is following Jesus this hard? Why doesn't it all just fall into place? What about the promises of God?" Well, the promises are there, just like the promised land was there for Israel, but they had to be taken (often battle by battle), and those battles, my friend, require faith. Faith pleases God and so those battles are our opportunity to grow in our faith, as we rely on God's promises to take us through, and that's pleasing to God. So Israel took Jericho ... by strength? No, by faith! And Rahab, the prostitute who'd harboured the Israeli spies before that battle, she was saved by faith. And then the writer goes on to list many situations and circumstances in the history of Israel where battle after battle after battle after battle had been won, as Israel God's people stepped into the breach and put their faith in their God. My friend, that's what the Christian life looks like. That's what we're meant to be living, and after each battle and each trial and each beating and each victory, you know what happens? Our faith grows stronger. We don't just become mighty men and women of faith by sitting here in our lounge-rooms watching the television, we become mighty men and women of faith by using our faith – by exercising the muscle of faith, so that it grows stronger and stronger with each battle. And one day we wake up and we're able to face bigger battles for Christ because now we have the faith we need to live through them. Let me share with you a letter I received awhile back from a woman, Elsie – an elderly lady, who used to support Christianityworks by sending some stamps every few months. Listen to the world-conquering faith of this frail old woman. She writes: Although I'm only a very aged pensioner' (those are her words), ‘I have been kept by God's grace through many years. In the last eighteen months, I have had both floodwaters and burning tree-embers over my veranda, but God has protected me through it all. Only last night the bush-fire threatened my home again, and I went to bed knowing that only our Creator could keep me safe. Berni, I'm sending you these stamps in the name of our miracle-working God, who fed thousands with five small loaves and two fishes, who burst open prison-doors, calmed tempests, split rocks and provided water, conquered death and defeated Satan, and who is coming again to take us all to His eternal home in glory. May these stamps help others to enter His peace. And so they did. We used those stamps in our very next mailing to our supporters, and in response to that mailing, I received a letter from another woman, who as it turns out lived just a few kilometres from Elsie, who'd been to the point of suicide when she received our letter, yet God used that letter to save her life. She wrote: "Thank you for saving my life." I believe with all my heart that that miracle was born out of Elsie's world-conquering faith. I rang Elsie, I told her what had happened, and she wept with joy. What an awesome God we serve, that this self-described "aged pensioner" can be filled with that sort of world-conquering faith. And as you receive God's word today, may you be filled with a passion to travel through the battles, through the fires, through the floods of your walk with Jesus, so that day after day He will grow in you the sort of faith that conquers the world.   Unwavering Faith You know the thing that is absolutely the most difficult thing about faith? It's that sometimes when I believe in God for something, He doesn't give me the answer I was believing for. Sometimes when I trust in God to do something, something that's really good – something that's really powerful – something that truly would glorify His name, either He doesn't do it or He delays in doing it, or He does it in a completely different way to what I was expecting. You see, when it comes to faith, I just want it to be simple: I decide what needs to be done, I ask God to do it, and I believe in Him that He's going to do it and He does it! Hey, that's simple enough. How come God doesn't get it sometimes? How come He heads off in some tangent when I can see plain as day what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how it needs to be done? Now, as we've been exploring what Hebrews chapter 11 has to say about faith over these last few weeks, have you noticed that each of the examples so far has focused on successful outcomes of having faith in God? Yippee! But the Bible is nothing if it's not realistic, and so it also talks about those times when God doesn't seem to deliver on our prayers – when we've prayed in faith and He doesn't show up. Have a listen. This first passage follows on from the Abraham story. God had promised Abraham many descendants, even when he and his wife were old, beyond childbearing age, and He promised a land of his own – the promised land, in which his descendants would be like ... well, more numerous than the stars in the sky, and the grains of the sand on the beach. Question: How much of that promise did Abraham actually get to see? Well, only two small parts. Firstly, God gave him a son Isaac – miraculous to be sure, but only one – not the multitude that had been promised, and God fleetingly let him pass through the Promised Land, so what does the Bible have to say about these unfulfilled promises? Hebrews 11:11: By faith he received the power of procreation, even though he was too old and Sarah herself was barren, because he considered Him faithful who had promised. Therefore, from one person – and this one as good as dead, descendants were born – as many as the stars in heaven, as innumerable as the grains of sand by the seashore. All of these died in faith, without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth. People who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land they had left behind, they would have had an opportunity to return, but as it is, they desire a better country – that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, He has prepared a city for them. So, Abraham didn't even see the outcome of his faith. All but two of the Israelites that finally centuries later left slavery in Egypt, perished in the wilderness and never saw the Promised Land; only their children did, and yet God commends them for their faith. God's plan, God's promises span centuries, right down to the birth of Jesus. God's promise of many descendants is what gave Jesus to us, and you and I today are still being blessed. Because Abraham trusted God, because Israel trusted God, you and I are blessed in Jesus who came through God's promise to Abraham. God's plans span millennia, way beyond Abraham's life! Abraham's life was just one small piece in the overall jigsaw puzzle, and yet God commends Abraham for his faith. See, that's the big picture – that's the truth. You and I, our lives, are just one small part in the overall scheme of things, in God's whole plan for the human race. And sometimes from our narrow perspective, well, we can't see the whole picture. In fact, I'd suggest that our perspective is inherently way too narrow ever to fully comprehend God's big picture. So often, God makes promises and we step out in faith into these promises, and things don't go quite the way we planned, and yet those apparent failures are critical in the overall plan of God. Again, listen to what Hebrews has to say further on, on this very thing. Having regaled us with all the successes of faith that various leaders and kings and prophets had, the writer of this book of Hebrews under the hand of God turns his attention to the apparent failures of faith. Hebrews 11:35: Women received their dead by resurrection, but others were tortured, refusing to accept release in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death; they were sawn in two; they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats – destitute, persecuted, tormented, of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in the deserts and mountains, in caves and holes in the ground, yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better, so that they would not apart from us be made perfect. So, you read that, and it seems to me that having faith in God is more important to God than the outcome of that faith. Stepping into the firing line with a distinct possibility of getting shot, trusting in God, is more important to God than whether or not we get shot. That's what the Scripture is telling us, and it's true. What we're interested in is a narrow form of success – success in our little bit, but sometimes our apparent failure, or what you and I would call failure, is a critical element of the jigsaw in God's overall plan. Just think: What if Jesus had been saved from the cross? Where would you and I be now? But I'll tell you something. I bet you the disciples were praying to God in those final hours that Jesus would be saved – that He'd be spared. I bet you that had you and I been one of those disciples, that's exactly what we'd have been praying, right? It's not always about winning each battle. Sometimes God's got a bigger picture and what pleases Him, and what He commends us for, is a faith that stands an unfailing faith, despite the outcome.   Overcoming Faith Well, we're going to conclude our time together in this particular series by looking at what Hebrews chapter 11 has to say about the sort of faith that overcomes obstacles – the sort of faith in God that'll help us overcome difficult circumstances. Often we hope that if someone is against us that our faith will mean that we'll end up winning, and they'll end up losing. That's a good thing to believe for, isn't it? Do we see something of that in the Bible? Well, yeah, we do. We often see God's people in the Old Testament, whether under the leadership of Moses or Joshua or David or Jehoshaphat or quite a number of judges and kings and prophets, turn to God in times of distress, and God goes out there and fights the battles for them and gives them victory over their enemies. Sometimes that's what the Lord does in our lives, and when we just feel to get out there amongst it and the forces of hell are unleashed against us, there is absolutely nothing wrong with praying in faith for victory, so that the Lord's will can prevail. There's been many-a time in my life when I've been up against it; when it seems that people came against this ministry of Christianity Works and our mission to share the good news of Jesus with many, many people around the world; when our finances have been so difficult that we couldn't really see how we could possibly continue; when people that we relied on failed us, and left us in a difficult spot. Please don't ever think that just because I'm here on the radio proclaiming the good news of Jesus, none of these things happen to us; they do, and the more we preach Christ, the more the enemy unleashes his armies against us. That's par for the course. So, when we're in a tough place, should we turn to God as our first resort instead of our last? Should we rely on His faithfulness to overcome the obstacles and opposition that we face? Absolutely we should, because He's our God, and yet that's not always what He has in mind. Sometimes His victories are so different to what we're expecting. There's something that Jesus said to His disciples in the final days before His crucifixion that must have seemed so outrageous and so plain wrong to them, as they heard it, and as they lived out the next few days. This is what He said. Have a listen. John 16:32-33: Jesus said, ‘The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered each one to his home, and you will leave me completely alone, yet I am not alone because the Father is in Me. I have said these things to you so that in Me, you may have peace. For in this world you will face persecution, but take courage; I have conquered the world'. The first verse speaks of the coming fear and trials that the disciples were already beginning to face. You'll each scatter! You'll flee to your homes! You'll leave me alone! Man! If Jesus had been saying that to me, I wouldn't have been impressed. You'll face persecutions. Zippedy doo dah! There's a promise of God that we can stand on, and yet in the very next breath, He's saying: But I'm telling you these things so that in Me, you might have peace. Have courage! For I have overcome the world; I have conquered the world. Words are cheap. Not so long after this, they see Him arrested, tried, beaten to within an inch of His life – the flesh literally hanging off His back where He'd been whipped, lugging a cross – a huge wooden cross – up to Golgotha, where He's nailed to the cross, and there He dies. And yet this miracle man Jesus had said to them: Take courage! Be of good cheer! I've overcome the world; I've conquered the world. Let me ask you this: When He was hanging there on that cross, did He look like much of a conqueror – much of an overcomer – in the eyes of His frightened, disillusioned disciples who'd fled, who'd left Him in His darkest hour, just as He'd predicted? Not likely, and yet just a few days later, He was raised from the dead – just a few days later, to their absolute disbelief, even though He'd been telling them this would happen. The One whom they'd seen dead and lifeless was alive again. He truly had conquered the world. He'd conquered the grave; He'd conquered death; He'd overcome the very worst outcome of all – the outcome of dying. Do you see how the immediate circumstances of His trial and crucifixion shroud the ultimate victory in the disciples' gaze? And so, my friend, it often is with us. So often we're focused on the short-term victory in this or in that – a victory that all too often involves saving our skins (let's be honest), when all along our Father in heaven is working out His ultimate victory in our lives. And in order to realise that ultimate victory, for a time, we have to suffer. Have a listen to how the apostle John puts it. 1 John 5:4: For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Ultimately, it's the one who believes Jesus is who He says He is who conquers this world – because in Jesus Christ, you and I have victory over the grave; we have victory over death; we have victory over this world. And as we're travelling through the short-term pain of a lifetime, that's what keeps us pressing on to the end – the truth that in Christ Jesus, we have life eternal. Peter the apostle says this. 1 Peter 1:6: In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while, you have to suffer various trials; so that the genuineness of your faith – being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed. To that you and I can shout: "Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Through Him, we have victory over the grave." There are going to be times in this life when you and I feel like losers. Peter was writing that to a bunch of people who had been tarred and feathered and burnt on stakes at Caesar's parties. These people weren't just suffering various kinds of trials; they were dying for their faith, but in those moments to them, and in those moments to us, God is faithful. His love is unfailing; His promises are true, and we have all that we need to make it through. For me to be able to serve you with this truth today is such an incredible privilege. As I walk through my trials, as I suffer through my things, I need this word just as much as you do. I need the encouragement and the power of God's Word just as much as you do, so please take this truth; hold it close to your heart; because through your faith in Jesus Christ, as weak and as tenuous as it may feel sometimes, you have already overcome the world. I've said these things to you that in Him, you may have peace.

The only faith the Bible talks about, the only sort of Faith Jesus talked about was the sort of faith that moves mountains. The sort of faith that conquers the world! Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God's Word and takes a look at precisely that sort of faith. Not in theory. But in practice. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/cw/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doubt isn't the end, it opens the door to True Faith. 

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Discover the profound meaning behind Jesus's identity as Christ, Son of God, and Lord. Learn why the name Jesus means God saves and explore the significance of Christ as the prophesied Messiah. Understand what it truly means that Jesus is the divine Son of God, demonstrated through miraculous acts and His unique relationship with the Father. Explore the powerful implications of declaring Jesus as Lord and what that means for daily life. This exploration of faith covers biblical prophecy, divine authority, Christian living, spiritual growth, salvation, and the foundations of Christianity. Perfect for those seeking deeper understanding of their faith, new believers, or anyone interested in Christian theology and biblical teaching.

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Who is Jesus Christ? This fundamental question shapes the core of Christian faith and personal belief. Explore the historical setting of Caesarea Philippi, where pagan temples and political power converged, creating the backdrop for Peter's revolutionary confession of Jesus as Messiah and Son of God. Understand the significance of this declaration in challenging both political and religious authorities of the time. Discover how this ancient question remains relevant today, demanding a personal response that affects every aspect of life. Learn about the historical context, competing religious beliefs, and the implications of recognizing Jesus as either the cornerstone of faith or a stumbling block.

This message challenges us to examine the state of our hearts if Jesus were to look at them today. Using the story from Mark 11, the speaker explores how Jesus' encounter with the fig tree and His cleansing of the temple symbolizes God's justice and restoration.Fig Tree as a Symbol: The tree, full of leaves but without fruit, represents Israel's spiritual state—appearing righteous but lacking true faith and obedience. Jesus curses the tree, signifying judgment on Israel for failing its purpose.Cleansing of the Temple: Jesus enters the temple and overturns tables, not out of mere anger but to restore access to God for all people, especially those being exploited. This is not just judgment but an act of restoration.Call to Faith: Jesus tells His disciples to "Have faith in God," emphasizing trust in His justice and sovereignty rather than worldly systems.The speaker challenges listeners to evaluate their own lives:Are you truly bearing fruit or just looking the part?Are you blocking others from accessing God?Are you willing to let Jesus remove obstacles in your heart?

LUKE 18:1-8 1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.' 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually come and attack me!'” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” FROM THE LESSON Book about Fatih - Salvation By Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates The Fatih Question - his question in verse 8 is "not asked for the purpose of speculation but for the purpose of self-examination." Importance of Faith - "Jesus has more regard for faith than for anything else the earth can yield him." Charles Spurgeon Misconceptions About Faith: 1 Faith is NOT a leap in the dark 2 Faith is NOT the opposite of works 3 Faith is NOT having a positive mindset 4 Faith is NOT a decision to just believe DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Ice Breaker: Do you have a favorite Rocky movie (or a favorite scene) or do you have a Rocky story from your life you could share with your group? 1 Read again Luke 18:1-8. Discuss the widow of this parable as an illustration of the kind of faith that the Son of Man will be looking for upon His return.  2 Would you describe your faith as more of a leap into the unknown or a decision grounded in solid reasoning and substantial proof? 3 Read James 2:26. How has this verse helped you think about the relationship of faith and works? 4 Are you more of a optimist, pessimist, or a realist? What is the difference between having a positive mindset and having faith? 5 Belief has often been reduced to nothing more than mental agreement. Discuss the difference between this kind of belief and the belief of Scripture.

Life’s tough, but Jesus knew that—and He’s already won. In this episode, we break down John 16, where Jesus promises trouble but also victory. Here’s what we’re unpacking: Stay Strong in Faith: Jesus warns us about hard times so we don’t lose faith. “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) The Holy Spirit’s Got Your Back: The Advocate (aka the Holy Spirit) guides us into truth, reveals God’s heart, and offers peace even when life’s messy. Ask, Receive, Trust: Jesus promises we’ll receive when we ask—when our hearts are aligned with God’s love, justice, and compassion. A Real Talk on Prophecy: The Spirit shows us the future, but not everything. Some things are for God alone. Our job? Stay faithful, not fearful. Reflect On This: How can you find peace in the middle of chaos? Are your prayers in sync with God’s heart? What does trusting the Holy Spirit daily look like for you? Final Thought: Trouble’s a given, but so is Christ’s victory. Take heart—joy is coming. Scripture Highlights: John 16 (v. 1, 13, 24, 33) Acts 1:7-8 Matthew 24:36 Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe and remember: He’s already overcome. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this series, we will be sharing why we are leaning on the Apostles' Creed as the Order of Faith (commonly known as a Statement of Faith) for our church community. What does the creed say? What does it mean? And how does it influence what we do as a church community? This is going to be an important series for our community. This week, we considered the second movement of the creed. Bill invited us to consider the person of Jesus, his divinity and his humanity.   For additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at https://thepracticechurch.com/give/

Send us a textFull Life - FaithDiscover Jesus' timeless message of hope and faith for His followers—whether in the 1st century or the 21st century. This powerful teaching explores what it means to live by faith, embracing trust in God's promises amidst life's uncertainties. Be inspired to deepen your relationship with Christ and walk confidently in His grace, no matter the challenges of today.#Faith #JesusTeaching #ChristianHope #LivingByFaith #TrustGod #BiblicalFaith #WalkInFaith #ChristianEncouragement #FaithJourney #HopeInChrist Scripture: Luke 7:1-10Helpful Links:Check out this week's sermon study.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2023 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.

Sermon series: Trusting the Saviour: Luke 7-9 Through the faith of the centurion, we learn that the faith that Jesus commends involves sensing a need that only Jesus can meet, seeing you are truly unworthy of Jesus, and yet, trusting completely in His willingness and power to save. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 5 January 2025

In this episode we discuss the next steps of Faith Jesus is requiring from us, in this time and place. GET IN THE ARENA!!  Get your copy of SMITH'S Heart Of Man Repair Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Smiths-Heart-Man-Repair-Manual-ebook/dp/B0949HKJ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+manual&qid=1662493566&sprefix=Smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+man%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1  Email us at: FlawedInkCLE@Gmail.com

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A lecture given at L'Abri Fellowship in Southborough, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://southboroughlabri.org/ by Ben Keyes When we think about the role that faith plays in the life of the Christian, we often (rightly) think of Paul's theology of salvation: we are saved by grace, through faith, to do good works (Ephesians 2:8-10). This lecture will focus instead on the gospel narratives, particularly those stories in which Jesus comments on people's faith. What is the nature of the faith he is hoping to find and grow in his followers? How does the strength of a person's faith impact how they relate to Jesus? This lecture will turn to a number of gospel texts to address these questions. The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. ©Southborough L'Abri 2024

Outline Notes from the SermonI. IntroductionSeptember's Arrival: Acknowledgement of how quickly time is passing.Story of a Devout Man:A man decides to deepen his relationship with God by waking up at 5 a.m. daily for prayer and meditation.Challenge: The man's affectionate cat distracts him during his prayer time.Solution: The man ties the cat to the bedpost to focus on God.II. Legacy and MisinterpretationThe Son's Imitation:The son observes his father's routine and aspires to follow it.As an adult, the son ties his cat to the bedpost but then engages in distractions like emails and work, missing the true purpose of the routine.Lesson: The son followed the form but missed the essence, illustrating a misunderstanding of what truly matters.III. Scriptural Parallel: The Scribes and PhariseesReligious Rituals vs. True Purpose:The scribes and Pharisees, like the son, were focused on religious customs (e.g., hand-washing) but missed the deeper purpose of growing closer to God.Jesus' Critique:Jesus emphasizes that it's not what goes into the mouth (rituals) but what comes out (words and actions) that defines a person.Missing the Point: The Pharisees were good at following rules but failed to focus on the weightier matters—spiritual growth and how faith is lived out.IV. Modern-Day Reflection: Spiritual but Not Religious MovementRise of "Spiritual but Not Religious" (SBNR):The SBNR movement gained momentum as people sought a relationship with God outside of organized religion.Many are turned off by institutional religion due to modern-day scribes and Pharisees.Lillian Daniel's Insight:God in Everyday Life:It's easier to see God in nature (e.g., sunsets) than in challenging human relationships (e.g., difficult people in church).Need for Both Spirituality and Religion:While personal spiritual experiences are valuable, learning to live, love, and grow with others in a religious community is equally important.V. The Call for DiscernmentEssentials vs. Non-Essentials:Discernment is necessary to distinguish between human traditions and God's true will.Avoiding Empty Rituals:Like the man tying his cat to the bedpost, it's important not to get caught up in rituals that have lost their meaning.True Significance in Faith:Jesus' Teachings:Focus on what emanates from the heart—how we treat others, the integrity of our words, and the compassion we show.The essence of faith is not in strict adherence to rules but in the love and kindness we express towards others.VI. Conclusion and ChallengeReflecting God's Love:Challenge: Discern how to show God's love through our actions and interactions.Untying the Cats: Identify and let go of practices or distractions that prevent us from living out the true purpose of our faith.

What is the importance of the Son of God, Jesus Christ? In this episode, we see why Jesus is central to the Christian faith and practice.Resources From ProvidenceTrinity Episodes132 - God the Father: Trinity Series133 - God the Son: Trinity Series134 - The Holy Spirit: Trinity Series135 - Questions Over the TrinityProvidence's Statement of Faith

We conclude a series looking at the late Gail O'Day's piece “Surprised by Faith: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” that appeared in the volume A Feminist Companion to Matthew (Sheffield Academic Press, 2001). The full script for this episode is available at amateurexegete.com anchor.fm/biblestudyforamateurs

We continue a series looking at the late Gail O'Day's piece “Surprised by Faith: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” that appeared in the volume A Feminist Companion to Matthew (Sheffield Academic Press, 2001). The full script for this episode is available at amateurexegete.com anchor.fm/biblestudyforamateurs

We continue a series looking at the late Gail O'Day's piece “Surprised by Faith: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” that appeared in the volume A Feminist Companion to Matthew (Sheffield Academic Press, 2001). The full script for this episode is available at amateurexegete.com anchor.fm/biblestudyforamateurs

We continue a series looking at the late Gail O'Day's piece “Surprised by Faith: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” that appeared in the volume A Feminist Companion to Matthew (Sheffield Academic Press, 2001). The full script for this episode is available at amateurexegete.com anchor.fm/biblestudyforamateurs

We begin a series looking at the late Gail O'Day's piece “Surprised by Faith: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” that appeared in the volume A Feminist Companion to Matthew (Sheffield Academic Press, 2001). The full script for this episode is available at amateurexegete.com

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness month we are taking a look at different areas that mental health shows up in. Within the Journey to Becoming Roadmap which is the framework taught inside the Joyful Fit Life Community, we focus on 4 areas of life, Faith, Relationships, Wellness & Contribution. Today we are discussing how to use our Faith to combat the lies, generational strongholds and half truths we all struggle with.    My spiritual mother, Pastor Marie Silva is joining us to share from her recent book “Immersed” and how we must invite Jesus to immerse our minds. As women inside and outside of the church this is something that we all deal with probably more than we would like to admit. Pastor Marie shares practical ways to “exchange the conversation” that will lead to life change. The choice is up to us!    I am confident that after listening to this episode that is full of encouragement, biblical truth and beautiful imagery- you will have a few more “tools in your arsenal” to experience new levels of freedom and healing.  Scriptures referenced:  2 Corinthians 10:5 Philippians 4:6-8   I pray this blesses you,  Xoxo Coach Joy    Don't live in isolation anymore, join the community: Join the Joyful Fit Life Community: https://joyful-fit-life.mn.co   Resources Mentioned:   Pastor Marie's Book- Immersed:  Link to Order Immersed on Amazon   Connect with Pastor Marie:    https://www.instagram.com/mariesilva/   https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfemininewoman/ Get your Gifts:  Check out the “30 Days to Becoming” email: https://www.thejoyfulfitlife.com/39581/30-day-email-landing-page/ Join our FREE FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2486808534941816   Connect with me here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulfit_life/ Email: joy@thejoyfulfitlife.com

Brandon and Keith continue in the discussion of the EFCA Statement of Faith- This episode is all about JESUS

Join us as we close out the BOLD sermon series with a message on faith from Kevin Turpin II. Bold faith is necessary to navigate the "in-between" moments of life, especially when facing trials and challenges, so we believe in Jesus' constant presence, expect that our struggles will reveal His glory, and trust in His perfect timing. Come worship with our multicultural team this Palm Sunday and activate your bold faith by calling on Jesus' name and taking steps of faith towards Him!

Join us as we close out the BOLD sermon series with a message on faith from Kevin Turpin II. Bold faith is necessary to navigate the "in-between" moments of life, especially when facing trials and challenges, so we believe in Jesus' constant presence, expect that our struggles will reveal His glory, and trust in His perfect timing. Come worship with our multicultural team this Palm Sunday and activate your bold faith by calling on Jesus' name and taking steps of faith towards Him!

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We're continuing our series called Jesus People. This week, our friend Carlos Jimenez shares about how the gospel can change everything for anyone. GET CONNECTED + PRAYER New to EDEN? We'd love to pray for you, too! Let us know at https://eden.church/connect LEARN ABOUT EDEN CHURCH EDEN is a startup church in Silicon Valley. Learn more at https://eden.church FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FB: https://www.facebook.com/edenthechurch IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenthechurch/ GIVE TODAY https://eden.church/give

◑Faves: Unique (ness), Un-cluttered-ness, Uncharted territory, Uber, Upside Down cake, Uplifting goodness, Umbrella coverings ◑ Thinkin': UNITY -We have to check ourselves when we sense any discord to see if this is a fleshly self issue, if a bro or sis needs edification, or if a boundary needs to be made-Devouring one another when we don't love others as ourselves is like self mutilation... of our own body, the body of Christ.-We deal with principalities, not just flesh and blood! Let's be sure we are united against our common enemy.-Sometimes conflict needs to happen for greater unity to occur. ◑ Devoted Discussion': UNDERSTANDING - FOUR FACETS OF UNDERSTANDING Scripture  The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 Prayer Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. (Jeramiah 33:3) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 Humility  repentant attitude A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2 curious vs critical mindset  Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29  letting go of expectations As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Faith  Jesus replied, “You don't understand now why I am doing it; some day you will.” John 13:7 ◑Check out the whole of season 2 at this playlist:https://bit.ly/DIDplaylist ᕱ Support women rising out of poverty & trafficking with jewelry like Christine's: https://tradesofhope.com/?u=christine... ▼Connect with Jocelyn Donate:Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Jocelyn-D... YouTube: / @bucketsofberries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bucketsofberr... IG: https://www.instagram.com/buckets.of....▼Connect with Christine Train In Truth WebApp: https://train-in-truth.passion.io/lea... Book Christine for an event: https://christinejaynes.com/speaking Spoken Word Playlist: https://bit.ly/CJSpokenWords IG: https://www.instagram.com/christine_j... Bible Study Book: https://bit.ly/CrownAndSword Trades Of Hope: https://tradesofhope.com/?u=christine... Donations: https://christinejaynes.com/donateReplyForward

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