Podcasts about Faithfulness

ABOUT ISAAC ADAMSIsaac Adams is the lead pastor at Iron City Church. He is also the founder of United? We Pray, a ministry devoted to praying about racial strife and the author of Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations.ABOUT TALKBACKSOur Talkbacks are great opportunities to see how our faith engages with the world around us. This summer, we're excited to have four evenings that discuss how the gospel changes how we think about race, politics, the world, and our stories.Each Talkback, we get a chance to hear from a speaker for about 45 minutes before spending about 45 minutes in a Q&A. We encourage you to come with questions! 2023 SUMMER SERIES June 7 • The Gospel & Race with Isaac Adams June 28 • Faithfulness in a Polarized Society with Justin Giboney July 19 • The Big Three: Non-Negotiables from Believers in Persecution with Nik Ripken July 26 • The Gospel as a Better Story with Elizabeth Woodson MORE INFOFor more info, visit rccbirmingham.com/talkbacks

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Feel the weight of your body sink into what's beneath you. PAUSE (5 SEC)... As you sink deeper into the stillness, you may feel a sense of restlessness or uncertainty. Perhaps you are waiting for something to happen in your life, Something you have been hoping and praying for, something that you cannot control. PAUSE (10 SEC)... In these moments of waiting, It can be easy to lose faith. It can be easy to doubt that things will ever change, That your dreams will ever come true. But I am here to invite you to be faithful while you wait. PAUSE (10 SEC)... Faithfulness is not just about being loyal to someone else. It is also about being loyal to yourself, To your own dreams and desires. It's about trusting that the universe has a plan for you, Even if you cannot see it yet. PAUSE (10 SEC)... So take a moment to breathe in this faithfulness with me.  Feel it fill your heart and your mind, Like a warm and comforting blanket. You are exactly where you are meant to be, and everything is unfolding just as it should. PAUSE (20 SEC)... I am faithful while I wait. PAUSE (10 SEC)… I am faithful while I wait. PAUSE (10 SEC)… I am faithful while I wait. LONG PAUSE (4 MINS)… I am faithful while I wait. PAUSE (30 SEC)... Namaste, Beautiful  

From the 2022 Midwest Bible Campout

The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is a vital part of the Gospel. Every element regarding the second coming of Christ in the Bible will be fulfilled. Therefore, anyone who denies, obscures, intentionally misinterprets, or abandons the Truth of the second coming of Christ will be severely judged. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef calls Christians to be ready for Christ's return, as He taught us to be. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Enduring Wisdom: WATCH NOW

As Christians, we should never compromise the message of the gospel for the sake of pleasing people. Today, R.C. Sproul emphatically urges us to boldly defend the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/ The Westminster Shorter Catechism with Sinclair Ferguson: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/westminster-shorter-catechism/ Luther: In Real Time https://lutherinrealtime.com/

The Field Of Faithfulness | Holy Defiance - 2 by Anchor Bend TX

Faithfulness is possibly the most important part of our lives with God. It is one of the most mentioned commands in Scripture. Every believer has a strong desire to consistently become more faithful, but how? In this teaching, we talk about a strategic plan to increase our faithfulness using one of God’s creation that you […] The post IBR Ep 124- The Psychology of Faithfulness appeared first on Out of Ashes Ministries.

Trusting In His Faithfulness by Jason Bowman

Faithfulness is possibly the most important part of our lives with God. It is one of the most mentioned commands in Scripture. Every believer has a strong desire to consistently become more faithful, but how? In this teaching, we talk about a strategic plan to increase our faithfulness using one of God's creation that you might not think of... science! To watch the full teaching, please visit this link.

Fruit of a tree is the evidence that a tree is what it was created to be.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our life is the evidence that we are the Sons and Daughters of God.  Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Faithfulness, and Goodness are all to be an evidence in and through our lives.  Why?  Because the Holy Spirit of God has taken up His residence in our Spirit and we now walk in the Spirit and because we do we simply do not carry out the lust of the flesh.  Many Christians get it backwards and believe if they don't carry out the lust of the flesh they'll walk in the Spirit.  The Fruit of the Spirit is the by product of walking in the Spirit.  Over the next nine weeks we will talk about what each fruit represents in our life.

Fruit of a tree is the evidence that a tree is what it was created to be.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our life is the evidence that we are the Sons and Daughters of God.  Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Faithfulness, and Goodness are all to be an evidence in and through our lives.  Why?  Because the Holy Spirit of God has taken up His residence in our Spirit and we now walk in the Spirit and because we do we simply do not carry out the lust of the flesh.  Many Christians get it backwards and believe if they don't carry out the lust of the flesh they'll walk in the Spirit.  The Fruit of the Spirit is the by product of walking in the Spirit.  Over the next nine weeks we will talk about what each fruit represents in our life.

In this sermon, pastor Matt helps us see that the Lord does not give up on his people but calls us to faith by his precious promises. Our God is relentlessly committed to our welfare and has given us all the assurance we need of his unfailing love in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A new MP3 sermon from Doon United Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness Subtitle: Fruit of the Spirit Speaker: Rev. John Vermeer Broadcaster: Doon United Reformed Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/4/2023 Bible: Luke 1-13 Length: 30 min.

The dismal state of the world can cause a leader to question if positive change is even possible. We must lead with integrity and intentionality no matter how dark this culture becomes.

In this sermon, we will see that even when we are faithless, Jesus is faithful.

Caleb Clardy teaches from Acts 2 on June 4, 2023.Support the show

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Faithfulness:  He Keeps His Promises.” The book of Numbers starts with Israel leaving Sinai and wraps up with Israel ready to enter into the Promised Land. It took 40 long years for them to make that trip (due to their complaining), yet God was just as faithful at the end as He was at the beginning. Sometimes the journey seems long and hard, but Numbers reminds us that God is going to fulfill His promise to bring us home.

1 Samuel 18: 1-9; 19:1 // Caleb JenkinsAs we explore the story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel, we'll consider three myths in our culture about friendship that prevent us from experiencing friendship the way it's meant to be, and more than that, keep us from being the kind of friend that others need. As we consider the kind of friend that Jonathan is, we'll see three truths from this story that counter our culture's myths, and also point beyond friendship to a deeper human need we have. We all want a friend who makes our friendship primary, who's intentional with us, and who sticks with us even when it's costly…. But it's much harder to be that kind of friend for others. What might it look like for you to take a step towards sacrificing in your friendships?Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49085248 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new23.06.04

1 Samuel 7: 1-11 // Tom Nelson The David and Goliath story is more than an underdog story, more than a big giant who is slain, rather it is a story about eyes that truly see. A story not so much about special courage as it is about spiritual insight. Not so much about an underdog who wins, but a shepherd boy who sees differently. Faith sees differently! Faith sight is different from eyesight. Through the eyes of faith, you can be confident that God is with you, God is ahead of you. Ultimately, the battle is the Lord's. That all things ultimately are worked out for good by a Sovereign God who loves us and wills the very best for us. When we get our eyes on God, the difficult circumstances, fearful obstacles, griefs, disappointments, and losses we face are put in a more hopeful perspective. Through the eyes of faith, even large giants look small. Secondly, even slim odds are God-sized opportunities. One of our greatest challenges to continue to walk by faith is that we tend to forget God's past faithfulness to us. Those victory moments when God has provided for us, protected us and his unmistakable presence has been there for us. We never outgrow the need to remember God's past faithfulness to us. So how are you remembering to remember? How are you tangibly remembering God's past faithfulness, his provision, his protection, and his unmistakable presence in your life?Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49085483Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new23.06.04

1 Samuel 18: 1-9; 19:1 // Bill GormanAs we explore the story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel, we'll consider three myths in our culture about friendship that prevent us from experiencing friendship the way it's meant to be, and more than that, keep us from being the kind of friend that others need. As we consider the kind of friend that Jonathan is, we'll see three truths from this story that counter our culture's myths, and also point beyond friendship to a deeper human need we have. We all want a friend who makes our friendship primary, who's intentional with us, and who sticks with us even when it's costly…. But it's much harder to be that kind of friend for others. What might it look like for you to take a step towards sacrificing in your friendships?Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49085245Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new23.06.04

Faithfulness is possibly the most important part of our lives with God. It is one of the most mentioned commands in Scripture. Every believer has a strong desire to consistently become more faithful, but how? In this teaching, we talk about a strategic plan to increase our faithfulness using one of God’s creation that you […] The post The Psychology of Faithfulness appeared first on Out of Ashes Ministries.

May the God of Wonders Bless You!

Greg talks about five areas—salvation, abortion, gender, marriage, and sex—where Christians are drifting into falsehood because of pressure in the culture and not because of ambiguity in the text. Despite the confusion of many Christians on these topics, faithfulness is not theologically complicated.   Topics: Commentary: No need for confusion—faithfulness is not theologically complicated. (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated by Greg Koukl The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Greg Koukl Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity by Alisa Childers Jesus, the Only Way: 100 Verses Related Links: The Legend of the Social Justice Jesus by Greg Koukl

In chapter three Paul addresses a few objections he foresees his listeners having. He continues his point from chapter two that being a Jew ultimately has no significance to the power of sin in the world, while also maintaining that being a Jew has a special significance to the honor and glory of God as well as a role in the upholding and treasuring of God's words. The story of Israel shows the faithfulness of God in a beautiful and powerful way. Paul then works through how everyone has been overcome by sin, both Gentile and Jew, and the world needs the faithfulness of God to answer being enslaved to sin. He finishes this section by focusing on the redemption of Jesus and how both Gentiles and Jews have a new law of faith in their lives that has freed them from sin. Paul then finishes the chapter by saying, even though both Gentile and Jew are unified under this new law of faith, that doesn't mean that the Old Testament law is nullified. In chapter four he will then discuss why. Stay tuned to find out why Paul sees the new law of faith as harmonious with the Old Testament law.

Welcome to Season 3 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.In Episode 10, we dive into the 7th commandment - do not commit adultery. We explore how this command reveals our God as a God of faithfulness, and how we can reflect him in our living out of this command. We discuss issues of marital faithfulness, but also examine topics like singleness, divorce, the hyper-sexualisation of our culture and more.Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com.---Episode Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer:Nick RabeEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---S3 Episode 10 - Show NotesRecommended Resources - Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel by Ray OrtlundRedeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life by Barry DanylakGospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints by Chad and Emily Van DixhoornChrist College, Sydney Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Too often people respond to God based on convince. In today's message, Pastor Daryl examines faithfulness of Joseph, the husband of Mary, when God called him to an unimaginable and inconvenient mission.

A successful church is a church where the people and pastor work together to do the will of God in their community. Are you answering the call for faithfulness in your life? Resources: Pastor Mitch's new book!: Change Your Mind to Change Your Life! Sermon Notes: Victory Church Notes Website: victorychurchraleigh.com Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast!

May the God of Wonders Bless You!

- Your Daily Portion Sabbath School Lesson with L. David Harris- Please sign up for the Your Daily Portion Community here: https://yourdailyportion.com

Paul concludes his letter with a few final instructions to the Colossian church.  After his final instructions, Paul also extends personal greetings to those in the church and those who are aiding the church. In these instructions and greetings, we can find great encouragement for our own lives and church today.

Pastor Germaine Brunson adds to our fruit series with a focus on Goodness & Faithfulness.

From the 2022 Midwest Bible Campout

Discover the secrets to hearing God's will and staying on His path in this episode of Eyes on Jesus podcast, where pastors Drew and Tim share personal experiences and practical tips.The key takeaways in this episode are:- Enhance your decision-making skills by discerning God's will.- Unlock the secrets to a contented and joyful life through embracing God's plan.- Appreciate the impact of obedience and waiting on divine timing in life's journey.- Master the art of faithfulness in any given profession or situation.- Foster a close-knit community centered on prayer and spiritual partnership.Quotes from this episode:"If you don't follow God's path, don't blame Him when you find yourself on the wrong one.""The more you keep your eyes on Jesus, the more you'll be able to understand how to handle different situations and navigate through them." Join our Group on Facebook with the podcast community https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/Email questions or show topic ideas to discerningdad@outlook.comBe sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewsbarker/For more information on Tim Ferrara:Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more https://linktr.ee/discerning_dadCheck out his website!  https://discerning-dad.com/ The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:29 - Camping and RVs, 00:06:15 - How to Hear God's Will, 00:09:19 - Discernment and Decision-Making, 00:11:48 - Hearing from God Today, 00:12:43 - Following God's Will, 00:14:48 - The Cost of Being a Christian, 00:16:16 - Tim's Experience with God's Calling, 00:20:02 - The Whale Experience, 00:23:44 - Acknowledging God's Patterns, 00:25:42 - Following God's Will, 00:27:48 - Finding Your Purpose, 00:32:36 - Obedience and Process, 00:35:57 - Answers and Questions, 00:38:32 - Starting Small, 00:38:56 - Faithfulness in your calling, 00:39:59 - Asking for prayer and support, 00:40:48 - Helping those who feel stuck, 00:40:57 - Closing thoughts,   

We are so excited to have one of our favs with us today! Its a long one, but it's worth it!!! Join us today as we talk with Beth Moore on the help of Holy Spirit to walk in righteousness, the Love and Faithfulness of God, the reason we don't give up and every thing in between! You don't want to miss this one!! Share with all your friends, moms, girls and anyone who has gone through the hard and stood back up again to give God the Glory and use for His Kingdom!

Pastor Jeremy sits down with Pastor Aaron White and Cooper Isaacs to recap this past Sundays message and discuss how faithful God has been throughout the process of our facility purchase.

Fruit of a tree is the evidence that a tree is what it was created to be. The Fruit of the Spirit in our life is the evidence that we are the Sons and Daughters of God. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Faithfulness, and Goodness are all to be an evidence in and through our lives. Why? Because the Holy Spirit of God has taken up His residence in our Spirit and we now walk in the Spirit and because we do we simply do not carry out the lust of the flesh. Many Christians get it backwards and believe if they don't carry out the lust of the flesh they'll walk in the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is the by product of walking in the Spirit. Over the next nine weeks we will talk about what each fruit represents in our life.

The Bible teaches that God is always faithful, that He's always TRUE to HIS WORD. Saints throughout history have affirmed it, and hymns and worship songs celebrate it. But what if it doesn't look that way to you? You're not alone. The Bible is full of examples of God's children struggling to trust him in seasons of disappointment, discouragement, danger, disaster, depression, and deep grief—only to see God's faithfulness to them manifest in surprising ways. Author and Pastor Jon Bloom of desiringgod.org brings hope through his book True to His Word: 100 Meditations on the Faithfulness of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Fruit of a tree is the evidence that a tree is what it was created to be. The Fruit of the Spirit in our life is the evidence that we are the Sons and Daughters of God. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Faithfulness, and Goodness are all to be an evidence in and through our lives. Why? Because the Holy Spirit of God has taken up His residence in our Spirit and we now walk in the Spirit and because we do we simply do not carry out the lust of the flesh. Many Christians get it backwards and believe if they don't carry out the lust of the flesh they'll walk in the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is the by product of walking in the Spirit. Over the next nine weeks we will talk about what each fruit represents in our life.

Numbers 915 On the day that the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the testimony. And at evening it was over the tabernacle like the appearance of fire until morning. 16 So it was always: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. 17 And whenever the cloud lifted from over the tent, after that the people of Israel set out, and in the place where the cloud settled down, there the people of Israel camped. 18 At the command of the Lord the people of Israel set out, and at the command of the Lord they camped. As long as the cloud rested over the tabernacle, they remained in camp.22 Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, abiding there, the people of Israel remained in camp and did not set out, but when it lifted they set out. 23 At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the Lord they set out. They kept the charge of the Lord, at the command of the Lord by Moses.Numbers 1011 In the second year, in the second month, on the twentieth day of the month, the cloud lifted from over the tabernacle of the testimony, 12 and the people of Israel set out by stages from the wilderness of Sinai. And the cloud settled down in the wilderness of Paran. 13 They set out for the first time at the command of the Lord by Moses.33 So they set out from the mount of the Lord three days' journey. And the ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them. 34 And the cloud of the Lord was over them by day, whenever they set out from the camp.35 And whenever the ark set out, Moses said, “Arise, O Lord, and let your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate you flee before you.” 36 And when it rested, he said, “Return, O Lord, to the ten thousand thousands of Israel.”

With family: Deuteronomy 3; Psalm 85 Deuteronomy 3 (Listen) The Defeat of King Og 3 “Then we turned and went up the way to Bashan. And Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei. 2 But the LORD said to me, ‘Do not fear him, for I have given him and all his people and his land into your hand. And you shall do to him as you did to Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon.' 3 So the LORD our God gave into our hand Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people, and we struck him down until he had no survivor left. 4 And we took all his cities at that time—there was not a city that we did not take from them—sixty cities, the whole region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan. 5 All these were cities fortified with high walls, gates, and bars, besides very many unwalled villages. 6 And we devoted them to destruction,1 as we did to Sihon the king of Heshbon, devoting to destruction every city, men, women, and children. 7 But all the livestock and the spoil of the cities we took as our plunder. 8 So we took the land at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, from the Valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon 9 (the Sidonians call Hermon Sirion, while the Amorites call it Senir), 10 all the cities of the tableland and all Gilead and all Bashan, as far as Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. 11 (For only Og the king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bed was a bed of iron. Is it not in Rabbah of the Ammonites? Nine cubits2 was its length, and four cubits its breadth, according to the common cubit.3) 12 “When we took possession of this land at that time, I gave to the Reubenites and the Gadites the territory beginning at Aroer, which is on the edge of the Valley of the Arnon, and half the hill country of Gilead with its cities. 13 The rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og, that is, all the region of Argob, I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (All that portion of Bashan is called the land of Rephaim. 14 Jair the Manassite took all the region of Argob, that is, Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and called the villages after his own name, Havvoth-jair, as it is to this day.) 15 To Machir I gave Gilead, 16 and to the Reubenites and the Gadites I gave the territory from Gilead as far as the Valley of the Arnon, with the middle of the valley as a border, as far over as the river Jabbok, the border of the Ammonites; 17 the Arabah also, with the Jordan as the border, from Chinnereth as far as the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, under the slopes of Pisgah on the east. 18 “And I commanded you at that time, saying, ‘The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor shall cross over armed before your brothers, the people of Israel. 19 Only your wives, your little ones, and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall remain in the cities that I have given you, 20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers, as to you, and they also occupy the land that the LORD your God gives them beyond the Jordan. Then each of you may return to his possession which I have given you.' 21 And I commanded Joshua at that time, ‘Your eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. So will the LORD do to all the kingdoms into which you are crossing. 22 You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.' Moses Forbidden to Enter the Land 23 “And I pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying, 24 ‘O Lord GOD, you have only begun to show your servant your greatness and your mighty hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours? 25 Please let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, that good hill country and Lebanon.' 26 But the LORD was angry with me because of you and would not listen to me. And the LORD said to me, ‘Enough from you; do not speak to me of this matter again. 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah and lift up your eyes westward and northward and southward and eastward, and look at it with your eyes, for you shall not go over this Jordan. 28 But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.' 29 So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Footnotes [1] 3:6 That is, set apart (devoted) as an offering to the Lord (for destruction); twice in this verse [2] 3:11 A cubit was about 18 inches or 45 centimeters [3] 3:11 Hebrew cubit of a man (ESV) Psalm 85 (Listen) Revive Us Again To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 85   LORD, you were favorable to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.2   You forgave the iniquity of your people;    you covered all their sin. Selah3   You withdrew all your wrath;    you turned from your hot anger. 4   Restore us again, O God of our salvation,    and put away your indignation toward us!5   Will you be angry with us forever?    Will you prolong your anger to all generations?6   Will you not revive us again,    that your people may rejoice in you?7   Show us your steadfast love, O LORD,    and grant us your salvation. 8   Let me hear what God the LORD will speak,    for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;    but let them not turn back to folly.9   Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,    that glory may dwell in our land. 10   Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;    righteousness and peace kiss each other.11   Faithfulness springs up from the ground,    and righteousness looks down from the sky.12   Yes, the LORD will give what is good,    and our land will yield its increase.13   Righteousness will go before him    and make his footsteps a way. (ESV) In private: Isaiah 31; Revelation 1 Isaiah 31 (Listen) Woe to Those Who Go Down to Egypt 31   Woe1 to those who go down to Egypt for help    and rely on horses,  who trust in chariots because they are many    and in horsemen because they are very strong,  but do not look to the Holy One of Israel    or consult the LORD!2   And yet he is wise and brings disaster;    he does not call back his words,  but will arise against the house of the evildoers    and against the helpers of those who work iniquity.3   The Egyptians are man, and not God,    and their horses are flesh, and not spirit.  When the LORD stretches out his hand,    the helper will stumble, and he who is helped will fall,    and they will all perish together. 4   For thus the LORD said to me,  “As a lion or a young lion growls over his prey,    and when a band of shepherds is called out against him  he is not terrified by their shouting    or daunted at their noise,  so the LORD of hosts will come down    to fight2 on Mount Zion and on its hill.5   Like birds hovering, so the LORD of hosts    will protect Jerusalem;  he will protect and deliver it;    he will spare and rescue it.” 6 Turn to him from whom people3 have deeply revolted, O children of Israel. 7 For in that day everyone shall cast away his idols of silver and his idols of gold, which your hands have sinfully made for you. 8   “And the Assyrian shall fall by a sword, not of man;    and a sword, not of man, shall devour him;  and he shall flee from the sword,    and his young men shall be put to forced labor.9   His rock shall pass away in terror,    and his officers desert the standard in panic,”  declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion,    and whose furnace is in Jerusalem. Footnotes [1] 31:1 Or Ah, [2] 31:4 The Hebrew words for hosts and to fight sound alike [3] 31:6 Hebrew they (ESV) Revelation 1 (Listen) Prologue 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants1 the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Greeting to the Seven Churches 4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail2 on account of him. Even so. Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Vision of the Son of Man 9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. 19 Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. 20 As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands, the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Footnotes [1] 1:1 for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; likewise for servant later in this verse [2] 1:7 Or mourn (ESV)

2 Timothy 3:10-12

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2023 quarter 2, lesson 10 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Three Cosmic Messages” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Satan's Final Deceptions”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Rev. 12:9 | Rev. 16:13, 14 | 1 Thess. 4:16, 17 | Ezek. 8:16 | Ezek. 20:1–20 | Rev. 18:4, 5.Memory Text: “ ‘Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth' ” (John 17:17, NKJV).(May 27 – June 2)Sunday (John Dinzey) - “The Way That Seems Right in a Man's Eyes”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “The Old Lie of Immortality”Tuesday (James Rafferty) - “Babylon: The Center of Sun Worship”Wednesday (John Lomacang) - “A Call to Faithfulness”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “Grace for Obedience”Sabbath School Website: www.3ABNSabbathSchoolPanel.com Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me. Now arise, get out of this land, and return to the land of your family. [1 hour 6 minutes]

Embark on a biblical voyage with Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker in this riveting episode of Kitchen Table Theology. Unveiling the secrets of the book of Numbers, they delve into the Israelites' extraordinary 40-year expedition following their emancipation from Egyptian bondage. Delve into the significance of the book's title, Numbers, brimming with numerical marvels like population counts, tribal figures, and priestly statistics, and marvel at Moses' literary finesse as he condenses four decades of history into seven mesmerizing stories. Tune in regularly to unravel practical life lessons grounded in biblical theology, and remember that rebellion yields judgment while faith ushers in blessings. So, resist the temptation to grumble and embrace the transformative power of unwavering belief![00:04 - 07:58] An Overview of the Book of Numbers• Pastor Jeff Cranston explores biblical theology with practical life applications • Continuing the Bible overview, reached the book of Numbers• Pastor Jeff shares his favorite road trip memories from his childhood • The Book of Numbers is named as such because it contains a lot of numerical data. • It tells the story of a long journey on foot through the wilderness desert with millions of complaining people that lasted for 40 years.[07:59 - 16:31] Exploring the Complaints and Responses of the Hebrews on their Journey to the Promised Land• Septuagint is a translation of the Hebrew Bible into the Greek language• Book of Numbers is the fourth volume of Pentateuch, written by Moses, and covers 40 years of Israel's history• Seven stories of grumbling and complaining in the book, with God responding to each complaint • First complaint about hardship resulted in a fire burning some outlying parts of the camp • Second complaint about food resulted in a plague • Third complaint about leadership resulted in Miriam being struck with leprosy for 7[16:32 - 25:00] God's Faithfulness Proclaimed Despite Israelites' Complaining and Grumbling• Miriam was the first to complain, and God brought judgment upon her • The people of Israel appointed a new leader and wanted to go back to Egypt, which resulted in them spending 40 years wandering and dying in the wilderness • Cora led an attempted mutiny and ended up in Sheol• Moses struck the rock twice angrily, which kept him out of the promised land • God proclaimed his faithfulness to a pagan king through the prophet Balaam • God is faithful to keep his covenant with his people [25:00 - 28:54] God's Faithfulness and Covenant Promises in the Book of Numbers• Don't complain about anything God has done or did not do in your life • God's faithfulness and covenant promises proclaimed by the least likely individual • God's people are blessed because of God's promise to them, which is still kept today • Trust in God to help avoid complaining and grumbling Quotes:  "Rebellion brings judgment, faith brings blessing." - Pastor Jeff Cranston "God is faithful, and he keeps his promises. And because we know he is faithful and we have seen that time and time again, we can trust in him, and that will help us to not get caught up in our own complaining and grumbling." - Tiffany CokerJoin the ConversationWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org.     Visit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at

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