Podcasts about fausset

Have you ever felt like you could just coast for a little while in your faith—take your foot off the gas and assume everything will be fine? That's exactly what the enemy wants.1 Peter 5:8 warns us to stay spiritually vigilant. Because when we stop paying attention, we're at the most risk.Angie and Katie kick off a brand-new series designed to equip you to fight the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word. The enemy may be on the prowl, but God has already given us everything we need to stand strong.1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.https://livesteadyon.com/https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Roger M. Raymer, “1 Peter,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 838.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 513.David H. Wheaton, “1 Peter,”.+Here%2c+as+there%2c+~Satan+can+be+seen+as "‌") in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1384.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy EllisonLearn more about Steady On University here.Order the Dress for Success study here: Story of My Life Instrumental by Bobo Renthlei

Justice isn't about payback—it's about redemption.Romans 12:19 reminds us to leave vengeance to God, but that's easier said than done. When we're wronged, the desire for immediate justice can be overwhelming. Yet, God's discipline is rooted in mercy, shaping us for our good.In this podcast, Angie and Susie explore how surrendering control and trusting His process can transform our pain into purpose. Join us as we dive into what it truly means to let go and let God work.Romans 12:19 (NIV)Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.https://livesteadyon.com/https://susiecrosby.com/https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Gottlob Schrenk, “Ἐκδικέω, Ἔκδικος, Ἐκδίκησις,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 446.Vine, W. "Vengeance - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 9 Jan, 2025.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 253.John A. Witmer, “Romans,”.+~David%E2%80%99s+refusal+to+k "‌") in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 490.Douglas J. Moo, “Romans,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1152.Royce Gordon Gruenler, “Romans,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 951.Edwin A. Blum, “Romans,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1801.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Is it truly better to give than to receive?Join Susie and Angie as they dive into Hebrews 13:16 to uncover the power of sacrificial generosity. They'll explore two profound forms of sacrifice—praise and giving—and how they not only bless others but also draw us closer to the deep, abiding joy of God's pleasure.Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”https://livesteadyon.com/To connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosbySusie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon.https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Johannes Behm, “Θύω, Θυσία, Θυσιαστήριον,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 186.Vine, W. "Sacrifice (Noun and Verb) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 18 Dec, 2024.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 481.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Heb 13:1–19.Zane C. Hodges, “Hebrews,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 812.David G. Peterson, “Hebrews,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1352.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Are you living the abundant life Jesus promised?Angie and Katie dive into John 10:10 to discover what it means to experience a full, thriving, and deeply satisfying life in ChristJohn 10:10 (ESV)The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.https://livesteadyon.com/https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Friedrich Hauck in Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 59.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 147.Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 310.Donald Guthrie, “John,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1047.Katie mentioned:“Make Me a Blessing” by Cassia ElderTheme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Are you living ready for Christ's return? Angie and Susie look into Luke 17:35 to remember readiness isn't about grand gestures – it's about making small, faithful choices each day. Luke 17:35 (NIV)“Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.”https://livesteadyon.com/  To connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosby Susie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon. https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/ Allison A. Trites, William J. Larkin, Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12: The Gospel of Luke and Acts (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2006), 239. David L. Balch, “Luke,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1141. John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 249. Alfred Plummer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to S. Luke, International Critical Commentary (London: T&T Clark International, 1896), 409. William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 156. Vine, W. "Alone (Let Alone) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009) "Bible Text Commentaries by Matthew Henry." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. "Bible Text Commentaries by Jamieson, Fausset & Brown." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Are you rolling a problem over in your mind looking for a solution? James 1:5 reminds us instead of thinking so hard, we can take our unsolved problems to God. James 1:5 (NIV)If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. https://livesteadyon.com/https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/ Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 484.Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 1 (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1887), 725.J. Ronald Blue, “James,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 821.Peter H. Davids, “James,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1357.Douglas Moo, “James,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 1153.[1] R. Gregg Watson, “James,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1966.Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), Jas.Vine, W. "Liberal, Liberality, Liberally - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 12 Dec, 2024.  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Do you find it challenging to make decisions that honor God in a world that often pulls you in the opposite direction?1 Peter 3:15 encourages us that we see while our loyalty to Christ does set us apart; it also fills us with an unshakable hope.1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,  https://livesteadyon.com/ https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), 1 Pe.Otto Procksch and Karl Georg Kuhn, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 111.Charles Bigg, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude, International Critical Commentary (Edinburgh: T&T Clark International, 1901), 158.The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 8:13.Thomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude, vol. 37, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003), 173.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 508.Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Pe 3:13–17.David H. Wheaton, “1 Peter,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1379. Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Does Jesus affirm women as leaders?Luke 8:1b-2a shows us how Jesus welcomes leadership from those who may not be affirmed to serve in many situations and organizations.Luke 8:1b-2:a (NIV)The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: LiveSteadyOn.comTo connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosbySusie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon. https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Walter Grundmann, “Σύν - Μετά with the Genitive, Συναποθνῄσκω, Συσταυρόω, Συνθάπτω, Σύμφυτος, Συνεγείρω, Συζάω, Συζωοποιέω, Συμπάσχω, Συνδοξάζω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 770.Vine, W. "Set - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 9 Sep, 2024.Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary.+~On+this+occasion+he+ "‌"), vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 169.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 105–106.Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament%2c+~Luke+provides+report "‌"), Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 8:1–21.John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 224–225.Catherine Kroeger, Mary Evans, and Elizabeth Elliot, The IVP Women's Bible Commentary: An Indispensable Resource for All Who Want to View Scripture through Different Eyes (InterVarsity Press, 2002), 571.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Episode NotesEpisode 92: Matthew 4 - Not the First Calling of the First DisciplesFeb 13, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory HallIn this episode we finish Matthew chapter 4 by looking at the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee and what some say is the calling of the first disciples. Did these men immediately leave everything in order to serve Jesus? We will discover… following Jesus might not be that simple, demanding, or immediate. All that and more in Episode 92 - Not the First Calling of the First DisciplesResources Referenced and/or Read:Matthew Study Resources at the Rethinking Scripture Website: https://rethinkingscripture.com/matthew-study-resources/Here are a few resources regarding my first tour guide in Israel, Halvor Ronning.Jerusalem Perspective Page with links to articles and blogs. https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/author/halvor-ronning/#:~:text=Halvor%20Ronning%20(B.A.%2C%20St.,Israel%20for%20over%20fifty%20years. The Importance of Biblical Geography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOL5e3atnUsPsalm 23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2uOPUL6dQYNew American Standard Bible: 1995 update (Mt 4:18–22). (1995). The Lockman Foundation.Marshall, I. H. (1994). Luke. In D. A. Carson, R. T. France, J. A. Motyer, & G. J. Wenham (Eds.), New Bible commentary: 21st century edition (4th ed., p. 989). Inter-Varsity Press.Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Vol. 2, p. 16). Logos Research Systems, Inc.Martin, J. A. (1985). Luke. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 216). Victor Books.The incident recorded here is obviously not the first time Jesus had been in contact with the men whom He called to be His disciples. Luke already had stated that Jesus had healed Simon's mother-in-law which denotes previous contact with Simon and Andrew. This seems to be at least the third time Jesus had contact with these men. In John 1:41 Andrew told Peter that he had found the Messiah. Apparently the men at first did not follow Jesus on a “full-time” basis, for in Mark 1:16–20 (also Matt. 4:18–22) Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Mark recorded that that call was before Jesus entered the synagogue in Capernaum and healed a man who was demon-possessed. It is no wonder Peter invited Jesus home after the synagogue incident. Now, sometime later, Peter and the others were still fishermen. It was at this point, now that Jesus had established His authority (Luke 4:31–44), that He called these men to full-time discipleship.1Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos SantosTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.comMy New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/Sister site: RethinkingRest.comRethinking Rest... the Book is now available. The Rethinking Rest audiobook is available only on Audible: More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: Rethinking_ScriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLAPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

Are you caught up in comparison?If you ever feel like God's blessings are for others but not for you, Galatians 3:28 breaks down that barrier and helps you understand we are all one in Christ Jesus.Galatians 3:28 (NIV)There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.https://livesteadyon.com/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Ethelbert Stauffer, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 434."Abbreviations in Thayer's Lexicon, Etc. - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 6 Nov, 2024.Simmons, Brian, trans. The Passion Translation. BroadStreet Publishing, 2017.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 332.Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 4 (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1887), 130.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ga 3:28.Scott E. McClelland, “Galatians,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 1014.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

What makes it possible to stay in relationship with others?Susie Crosby joins Angie to finish up the Love Never Fails series by unpacking the apostle Paul's instruction that Christian love keeps on loving.1 Corinthians 13:8a (NASB1995)Love never fails.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421LiveSteadyOn.comYou can download a blank study sheet hereDownload the free SBS masterclass hereThis podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found hereLearn about Steady On University hereTo connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Susie's devotionals are available on Amazon.https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Wilhelm Michaelis, Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–)Vine, W. "Hope (Noun and Verb), Hope (For) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 10 May, 2024.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997)Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000)John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible.%0a~13%3a8+++Love++will+no "‌") (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:8.David K. Lowery, “1 Corinthians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985)Bruce Winter, “1 Corinthians,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994)Theme music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Are we willing to stay when others leave?Angie shares how the ability to emotionally endure hinges on trusting in the provision and guidance of God.1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995)bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dhr7iFY/studysheetInterested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclassThis podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Love-Never-Fails-Framework-Relationships/dp/B0CRDV698X/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1BAADQVEGT3KN&keywords=angie+baughman&qid=1704376356&sprefix=angie+baughman%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-5https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souhttps://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 289.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 233.Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Co 13:4–7.Vine, W. "Hope (Noun and Verb), Hope (For) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 10 May, 2024.Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–)Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

How do we wait with confident expectation?Angie studies the word “hopes” to help us discover how placing our trust in God helps us remain optimistic in our relationships.1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995)bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter hereYou can download a blank study sheet hereInterested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass hereThis podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found hereLearn about Steady On University herehttps://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Rudolf Bultmann, “Ἐλπίς, Ἐλπίζω, Ἀπ-, Προελπίζω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 531.Vine, W. "Hope (Noun and Verb), Hope (For) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 10 May, 2024.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 289.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 232–233.Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Co 13:4–7.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible.%0a++~Exhibiting+confidenc "‌") (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:7.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Why is it so easy to make up stories when we don't know the real story?Jen Ludwig joins Angie this week to discuss the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt and not creating fiction when we don't know the facts.1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995)bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dhr7iFY/studysheetInterested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclassThis podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Love-Never-Fails-Framework-Relationships/dp/B0CRDV698X/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1BAADQVEGT3KN&keywords=angie+baughman&qid=1704376356&sprefix=angie+baughman%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-5Learn about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souTo connect with Jen:https://jenludwig.my.canva.site/https://www.instagram.com/jenludwigwriteshttps://www.facebook.com/embracingadventJen's book, “Embracing Advent” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/057896788Xhttps://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/https://www.dictionary.com/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 289.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 232.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

How does love offer protection?Susie Crosby joins Angie to talk about how love builds a barrier that helps support others in their vulnerability. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995)bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 2023 Home - Live Steady OnEmail Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter hereYou can download a blank study sheet hereInterested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass hereAngie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found hereLearn about Steady On University here To connect with Susie:susie crosbyFacebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosbySusie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon. Logos Bible Study PlatformEnduring Word - Free Bible Commentary from Pastor David GuzikWordHippo!BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 150 versions and 50 languages.Bible Search and Study Tools - Blue Letter BibleRobert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288–289.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 232.John D. Barry, Douglas Mangum, Derek R. Brown, et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:7. Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

  Rom 12:1 From Barnes: Christianity doesn't require a service of physical death or inactivity it asks for vigorous life in service to God   From Jamieson, Fausset, & Brown—-a glorious contrast to the legal sacrifices, which, except as they were slain, were no sacrifices at all. The death of the one, ‘Lamb of God, […]

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Are rejoicing in genuine reality?Katie Mason joins Angie to discuss the joy in being honest about where we are and placing our hope in where God is leading us.1 Corinthians 13:6 (NASB1995)does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dhr7iFY/studysheetInterested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclassThis podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Love-Never-Fails-Framework-Relationships/dp/B0CRDV698X/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1BAADQVEGT3KN&keywords=angie+baughman&qid=1704376356&sprefix=angie+baughman%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-5Learn about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souLogos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 232.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:6.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy EllisonLearn more about Steady On University here.Order The Women Bible study here: First And Final InstrumentalWritten by Sander KalmeijerPerformed and Produced by Sounds Like Sander Learn more about the Steady On Internship Program HERE.

Are we laughing when someone else stumbles?Brenda Seefeldt joins Angie to help us recognize the temptation to celebrate sin or delight in the downfall of another.1 Corinthians 13:6 (NASB1995)“does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter here.You can download a blank study sheet here.Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here.This podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found hereLearn about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souhttps://bravester.com/https://www.facebook.com/bravesterhttps://www.instagram.com/bravesterofficial/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD0l9zoMOsgyKk_l7QFjXOgBrenda Seefeldt Amodea is a pastor, speaker, wife, and mom to four men with their own brave stories. Her life is a story of getting her heart smashed and the many times she has chosen to get up. She has learned that pain has a Holy Spirit magic way of making you beautiful. Brenda has a relationship with God whom she loves and who has broken her heart. This has been a 40+ year journey for her.Download Brenda's “Trust Issues with God” free resource hereHear Brenda and Angie's previous conversation on the Steady On podcast hereLogos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible.+~The+false+charity+wh "‌"), vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, HolmLearn more about Steady On University here.Order The Women Bible study here: First And Final InstrumentalWritten by Sander KalmeijerPerformed and Produced by Sounds Like Sander Learn more about the Steady On Internship Program HERE.

Are we keeping score in our relationships?‌Angie shares how holding onto offenses creates separation between us and others.1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB1995)“does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,”‌https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421‌Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/‌You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclass‌This podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found here:Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships‌Learn about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/sou‌‌Logos SoftwareLogos Bible Study Platform‌Enduring Word CommentaryEnduring Word - Free Bible Commentary from Pastor David Guzik‌WordHippoWordHippo!‌BibleGatewayBibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 150 versions and 50 languages.‌Blue Letter BibleBible Search and Study Tools - Blue Letter Bible‌Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible.+~Love+makes+allowance "‌"), vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.‌Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 231–232.‌John D. Barry, Douglas Mangum, Derek R. Brown, et al., Faithlife Study Bible.%0a++~Refers+to+the+refusa "‌") (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:5.‌‌Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

What tempts us to parade ourselves before others?Angie looks at the apostle Paul's caution about constructing idols from our accomplishments and his reminder that love does not brag.1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995)“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/This podcast Angie's Bible study, “Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy Relationships” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Love-Never-Fails-Framework-Relationships/dp/B0CRDV698X/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1BAADQVEGT3KN&keywords=angie+baughman&qid=1704376356&sprefix=angie+baughman%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-5Learn about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souLogos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Herbert Braun, “Περπερεύομαι,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 94.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:4.Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 230.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Is it possible to wait without complaining?Halee Wood and Susie Crosby join me this week to talk about loving others with long-lasting peace.1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995)Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @‌livesteadyonInstagram @‌angiebaughman421You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/“Love Never Fails” and “Covered” can be found at LiveSteadyOn.comLearn about Steady On University here:To connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosbySusie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon.To connect with Halee:http://runtheracetogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/runtheracetogetherhttps://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Johannes Horst, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 376.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.David K. Lowery, in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 535.Bruce Winter, “1 CorinLearn more about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souOrder the Covered Bible study here:https://livesteadyon.com/books/Midroll MusicDisillusionsWritten by Brendan St. GelaisPerformed and produced by Reveille

Where is your place of safety?Angie unpacks the meaning of refuge and reminds us that when storms of life hit, we will find safety and strength in the presence of God.Psalm 46:1 (NIV)“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421Join Steady On University for fresh study resources and connection with others who are passionate about Bible study. Learn more here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souGrab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Donald J. Wiseman, “700 חָסָה,” ed. R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer Jr., and Bruce K. Waltke, Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1999), 308.Clarke, Adam The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, with A Commentary and Critical Notes, Volume III – Job to Song of Solomon (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827?)Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 340.Derek Kidner, Psalms 1–72: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 15, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), 192.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 362.Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 828.Willem S. Prinsloo, “The Psalms,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 391.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. The commander (Gr. chiliarchos, cf. Acts 22:24, 26, 27, 28; 23:17, 19, 22) in view was the officer in charge of the Roman soldiers. He was evidently the person with the most official authority on the scene. However the Jewish officers (i.e., temple police) also played a part in Jesus' arrest. Perhaps John noted that they bound Jesus in view of Isaiah's prophecy that Messiah's enemies would lead Him as a lamb to the slaughter (Isa. 53:7). Jesus' disciples abandoned Him when His enemies took him into custody (cf. Matt. 26:56; Mark 14:50). So begins 6 illegal trials – See Chuck Swindoll's graph 3 Jewish Trials and then 3 Roman Trials  13 And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. Mt 26:57; Lu 3:2 The words, They … brought Him first to Annas, provide information not given in the other Gospels.[i] In the OT the high priesthood was for life and stayed in the lineage of Aaron. However, the Romans had turned this office into a political plumb, purchased by a Levitical family. The high priest controlled and operated the merchandising in the Court of the Women. Jesus' cleansing of the Temple angered this family.[ii] Both high priests evidently occupied the same building. One was Annas, the former high priest whom the Jews still regarded as the legitimate high priest since the high priesthood under the Mosaic Law was for life. He served as the official high priest from A.D. 6 to 15 when the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus deposed him. Five of Annas' sons plus his son- in-law, Caiaphas, succeeded him in this office. Consequently it was natural that the Jews regarded Annas as the patriarch and the true high priest and that he continued to exert considerable influence throughout his lifetime. The other high priest was Caiaphas, Annas' son-in-law whom the Romans had placed in the office in A.D. 18 where he remained until A.D.36. Annas was the first of the two men to interview Jesus.  14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. John 11:50 John doubtless identified Caiaphas as he did here to remind his readers of the prediction of Jesus' substitute sacrifice (11:50), not just to identify Caiaphas. This identification also makes unnecessary a full recording of the  deliberations  that  led  to  the  Sanhedrin's  verdict.  That  record  was already available in the Synoptics and was therefore unnecessary in John's Gospel.  15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. Mt 26:58; Mr. 14:54; Lu 22:54 This is a very strong term for “acquaintance” and seems to mean a “close friend” (cf. Luke 2:44 and 23:49). [iii] There has been much discussion as to the identity of this other disciple: (1) the traditional theory has been that it is the Apostle John because of a similar phrase used of him in 20:2, 3, 4, and 8. Also, another possible connection is with John 19:25, which names John's mother, who could possibly be a sister of Mary, which means he may have been a Levite and therefore a priest (cf. Polycarp's testimony). (2) this may have been a local unnamed follower like Nicodemus or Joseph of Arimathea because of their association with the high priest and his family (cf. vv. 15–16). As the other evangelists, John alternated his account of the events surrounding Jesus' religious trial. He described what was happening in the courtyard (vv. 15-18), then what was happening inside (vv. 19-24), then what happened outside again (vv. 25-27). This literary technique contrasts Jesus with Peter.  16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. Mt 26:69; Mr. 14:66; Lu 22:54  17 Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, "You are not also one of this Man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not." She asked Peter if he was one too, expecting a negative reply, as the Greek text makes clear. Her question reflected some disdain for Jesus. Peter succumbed to the pressure of the moment and denied his association with Jesus (13:37). Perhaps what he had done to Malchus made him more eager to blend into his surroundings.  18 Now the servants and officers who had made a fire of coals stood there, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter stood with them and warmed himself. Peter's denial before the servant girl was a striking contradiction to his earlier boast to lay down his life for Jesus (13:37), and his show of offense in cutting off Malchus' ear (18:10). Evidently the other disciple was also in danger (perhaps greater) but he did not deny Jesus. Peter stood by the fire … warming himself in the cold spring evening, Jerusalem being about 2,500 feet above sea level. This little detail about the cold evening is another indication that the author of this book was an eyewitness. Peter not only denied Jesus, but He also stood with Jesus' enemies as they warmed themselves in the courtyard of the high priest's large residence. Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”   19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine. John's version of Peter's denial is quite similar to those of the other Gospel writers, but His revelation of Jesus' interrogation by Annas is unique. None of the other evangelists mentioned it. He probably asked Jesus about His disciples to ascertain the size of His following since one of the religious leaders' chief concerns was the power of Jesus' popularity. Annas' interest in His teachings undoubtedly revolved around who Jesus claimed to be (cf. 7:12,47; 19:4). Both subjects were significant since many of the Jews suspected Jesus of being a political insurrectionist. From our Lord's answer it would seem that “His disciples” were understood to be some secret party. [iv] 20 Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. Mt 26:55; Lu 4:15; John 7:14,26,28; 8:2 He ignores the first question so as to protect his disciples, takes the attention off the disciples and puts it on Himself He was assuring Annas that His teachings were not subversive. He did not have two types of teaching, a harmless one for the multitudes and a revolutionary one for his disciples. He invited Annas to question His hearers, not just His disciples,  to  determine  if  He  had  indeed  taught  anything  for  which someone might accuse Him of being disloyal. The testimony of witnesses was an indispensable part of any serious trial in Judaism. De 17:6 "Whoever is deserving of death shall be put to death on the testimony of two or three witnesses; he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.  21 "Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said." This seems to imply that He saw the attempt to draw Him into self-incrimination, and resented it by falling back upon the right of every accused party to have some charge laid against Him by competent witnesses. [v] He indicts them by showing they don't care about justice by asking for witnesses which they don't produce.  22 And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, "Do You answer the high priest like that?" The Greek word rhapisma translated "blow" (NASB) means a sharp blow with the palm of the hand. Jesus' response to this attack was logical rather than emotional or physical. He simply appealed for a fair trial (cf. Acts 23:2-5). The man who stuck Him was not treating Him fairly. This was a case of police brutality. Jesus had shown no disrespect for Annas.  Jer 20:2; Ac 23:2 Isaiah 50:6 I gave My back to those who struck Me, And lMy cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.   23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?" This shows that Mt 5:39 is not to be taken to the letter, but He did by going all the way to the cross. It was easier to evade the truth or to silence the One who spoke the truth than to attempt to answer the truth. Truth has a self-evident power of persuasion and those who oppose it find it difficult to deny. Jesus pressed this point and exposed their hypocrisy. They knew the truth but loved error. They saw the light but loved darkness  24 Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. Mt 26:57 Annas  could  not  produce  anything  for  which  the  Sanhedrin  could condemn or even charge Jesus. Therefore he sent Jesus to Caiaphas. The descriptions of Jesus' hearings in the Gospels alternate between Jesus' interrogations and Peter's denials. It seems clear therefore that Annas and Caiaphas lived and interviewed Jesus in different parts of the same large residence or palace. Caiaphas had to interview Jesus to bring charges against Him before the Sanhedrin since Caiaphas was the current official high priest. John noted that Jesus remained bound as a criminal even though He had done nothing to warrant physical restraint. John did not record what happened when Jesus appeared before Caiaphas and, later, before the Sanhedrin (cf. Matt. 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:66-71). Perhaps he omitted these aspects of Jesus' religious trial because the earlier Synoptic Gospels contained adequate accounts of them. Maybe John considered the meeting of the Sanhedrin that he described in 11:47-53 as Jesus' official condemnation.  25 Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. Therefore they said to him, "You are not also one of His disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not!" Mt 26:69, 71; Mr. 14:69; Lu 22:58; 24:53 Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, "Did I not see you in the garden with Him?" Peter should not have followed at all since Jesus had gotten them out of trouble at the garden. There is some discrepancy among the four Gospels as to who asked the questions of Peter: (1) in Mark, it is a maid who asked the first question (cf. Mark 14:69); (2) in Matthew it is another servant girl (cf. Matt. 26:71); and (3) in Luke 22:58 it is a man. It is obvious from the historical setting that one person asked the question around the fire and the others joined in (cf. v. 18).[vi] Unlike the first two questions in vv. 17 and 25, this grammatical form expects a “yes” answer.  27 Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed. Mt 26:74; Mr. 14:72; Lu 22:60; John 13:38 Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”  If you live too close to the world, you will get burned by the   He should have followed Jesus counsel and left.  He goes and denies Jesus 3 times, open to temptation Luke records Peter sits down at the fire with the wicked Lu 22:55 Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. No one is immune to failure, Even the mighty fall 1Co 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. This section Shows the Glory of God and the sinfulness of man Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died. In 18th century England, there was little in the way of a social welfare system and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide and steady him, he fell in with bad companions. One day his gang of rowdies harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring liquor into her, they demanded she tell their fortunes for free. Pointing her finger at Robert she told him he would live to see his children and grandchildren. This struck a tender spot in his heart. "If I'm going to live to see my children and grandchildren," he thought, "I'll have to change my way of living. I can't keep on like I'm going now." He decided to go hear the Methodist preacher George Whitefield. To cover his "weak" urge, he suggested that the boys go with him and heckle the gathering. Whitefield preached on the text: "O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" (Matthew 3:7). Robert left in dread, under a deep sense of sin that lasted for three years. Finally, at the age of twenty, he made peace with God and immediately set out to become a Methodist preacher himself. Two years later, in 1757, he wrote a hymn which expressed his joy in his new faith: Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love. This was printed the next year. At first people thought that Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon, a strong Methodist had written this. Eventually it was learned that Robert was the writer. In the last stanza, Robert had written: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love Take my heart, O take and seal it Seal it for thy courts above. Prone to wander Robert was. He left the Methodists and became a Baptist. Later on, having become a close friend of Joseph Priestly, he was accused of becoming a Unitarian. Priestly and other Unitarians denied the full divinity of Christ. However, in a sermon he preached after he supposedly became a Unitarian, Robinson clearly declared that Jesus was God, and added, "Christ in Himself is a person infinitely lovely as both God and man." Robert died on this day, June 9, 1790. Had he left the God he loved? A widely-told, but unverifiable, story says that one day as he was riding in a stagecoach a lady asked him what he thought of the hymn she was humming. He responded, "Madam, I am the poor unhappy man who wrote that hymn many years ago, and I would give a thousand worlds, if I had them, to enjoy the feelings I had then."     Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?              John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32             Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F             The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions [i] Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Jn 18:12–14). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. [ii] Utley, R. J. (1999). Vol. Volume 4: The Beloved Disciple's Memoirs and Letters: The Gospel of John, I, II, and III John. Study Guide Commentary Series (162). Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International. [iii] Utley, R. J. (1999). Vol. Volume 4: The Beloved Disciple's Memoirs and Letters: The Gospel of John, I, II, and III John. Study Guide Commentary Series (163). Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International. [iv] Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Jn 18:19). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [v] Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Jn 18:21). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [vi] Utley, R. J. (1999). Vol. Volume 4: The Beloved Disciple's Memoirs and Letters: The Gospel of John, I, II, and III John. Study Guide Commentary Series (164). Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International.

Where can we find daily renewal of strength?Susie Crosby and Angie unpack King David's declaration that God will renew our strength  each day like the morning dew.Psalm 110:3b“your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew.” (NLT)https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @susiecrosbySusie's devotional, “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” is available on Amazon.Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 378.Derek Kidner, Psalms 73–150: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 16, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1975), 429.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 380.Jack P. Lewis, “807 טלל,” ed. R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer Jr., and Bruce K. Waltke, Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1999), 348–349.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Are you wavering between God and the world?Angie shares a verse from Elijah's victory at Carmel that asks whether we are committed to fully following God alone. 1 Kings 18:21 (NIV)“Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.”https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 226.John J. Bimson, “1 and 2 Kings,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 359.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy EllisonLearn more about Steady On University here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souOrder the Be Still Bible study here:https://livesteadyon.com/books/Midroll MusicIn Search of Discovery by Cast of Characters

Is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit one or three?Yes. Angie unpacks the concept of Trinity and Jesus' instruction to baptize others in the name (singular) of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Matthew 28:19 (NIV)“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421Learn about Steady On University here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/souGrab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Hans Bietenhard, “Ὄνομα, Ὀνομάζω, Ἐπονομάζω, Ψευδώνυμος,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 243.Vine, W. "Name - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 8 Apr, 2024. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 63.Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Mt 28:16–20.Louis A. Barbieri Jr., “Matthew,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 93–94.Angie mentioned:Book, “The Shack” by William P. YoungTheme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Do you know God is making something beautiful of your life?Angie looks at the meaning of masterpiece and how we become more lovely with every submission to God.Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)“For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 345.Max Anders, Galatians-Colossians, vol. 8, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999), 112–113.Harold W. Hoehner, “Ephesians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 624.David S. Dockery, “Ephesians,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1873.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

4 février, 2 h 40     59.   Dans l'Église Nouvelle, aucune fausseté ne pourra circuler    « Mon tout-petit, heureux êtes-vous d'être à l'école de l'Amour, car c'est uniquement l'Amour qui peut vous conduire, dans la vérité, vers un monde de lumière. Vous vivez dans un monde où, sous les apparences de la vertu, des faussetés, souvent difficiles à déceler, se sont introduites. C'est uniquement dans la prière et par de longs moments d'intimité avec Moi que ces faussetés peuvent vous être révélées. Dans l'Église Nouvelle, aucune fausseté ne pourra circuler. Plusieurs grands courants d'opinions qui circulent présentement auraient avantage à être remis en question afin de vérifier s'ils sont conformes à la Parole de Dieu et si leur application respecte bien l'enseignement doctrinalde l'Église.  Prenons, comme exemple, la belle vertu d'obéissance de l'homme à Dieu et dont l'application passe généralement par des personnes en autorité dans l'Église. Certaines de cespersonnes, avides de pouvoir, se servent de cette belle vertu pour y introduire des directives qui s'avèrent contraires à la Parole de Dieu et à l'enseignement doctrinal de l'Église, en imposant l'obéissance. Mes premiers apôtres ont été confrontés à cette situation par les grands prêtres du temps; ils vous ont tracé le chemin en disant qu'ils préféraient obéir à Dieu plutôtqu'aux hommes. Plus que jamais, dans les temps que vous vivez, il est nécessaire de demander à Dieu la sagesseet le discernement afinde pouvoirreconnaître ce qui vient de Dieuet ce qui est contraire à la Volonté de Dieu, bien que présenté sous l'aspect du bien. En accueillant Mon Amour et en devenant des inti- mes avec Moi, votre Dieu, vous n'avez rienà craindre. Les lumières vous seront données à temps pour découvrir les faussetés qui se présentent à vous sous des apparences de vérité ou de vertu. Heureux et heureuses êtes-vous d'être sur le chemin quivous conduità la plénitudede l'Amour. Divinement, Je vous aime. Divinement, Je t'aime. »   Pour visionner ce RDV du Dimanche, rendez-vous sur notre site web.     

Our recent resurrection themed sermon began with Ezekiel's vision of dry bones. Here in chapter 37:9-10, it was the breath of God picturing the power and means of His Holy Spirit that infused life into the human remains. The prophecy provides a fitting image to illustrate the difference the Spirit makes in every aspect of the believer's life. In II Corinthians, the apostle Paul expounds the necessity and effect of the Holy Spirit on the Christian heart and mind. When the Spirit of God breathes life into our understanding, we gain knowledge of the very mind of God. One commentary (Jamieson, Fausset, Brown) provides a complementary quote in this regard: “Intelligent man may understand the outline of doctrines, but without the Holy Spirit's revelation to the heart, these will be to them a mere outline – a skeleton, correct perhaps, but wanting life.” Let us pray that the Spirit would breathe upon us even through the ministry of His Word, and that He would breathe through us as we share the faith with others, that dry bones might live.

Angie looks at the importance of Christian fellowship and developing spiritual friendships.  Acts 2:42“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (NIV)  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Friedrich Hauck, “Κοινός, Κοινωνός, Κοινωνέω, Κοινωνία, Συγκοινωνός, Συγκοινωνέω, Κοινωνικός, Κοινόω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 797. Stanley D. Toussaint, “Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985),  Vine, W. "Communion - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 16 Jan, 2024. https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 176. Stanley D. Toussaint, “Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 360. Conrad Gempf, “Acts,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1072. John T. Squires, “Acts,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and  John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1221.  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

Susie Crosby joins Angie to discuss how we can follow Paul's instruction to pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)“pray continually,”  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/ https://susiecrosby.com/ Facebook: @susiecrosbyauthor Instagram: @susiecrosby Susie's devotional, “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” is available on Amazon. Susie Mentioned:7 ways to Learn to Pray Without Ceasing: https://discoveringprayer.com/blog/7-ways-to-learn-to-pray-without-ceasing  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/  Thomas L. Constable, “1 Thessalonians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 708–709. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 392. I. Howard Marshall, “1 Thessalonians,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1284.  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

Tout savoir en 24 minutes avec Mario Dumont et Jean-Nicolas Gagné Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Tout savoir en 24 minutes avec Mario Dumont et Jean-Nicolas Gagné Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Dans cet épisode intégral du 15 février en entrevue :  Denis Martel, stratège numérique Diane Dallaire, mairesse de Rouyn-Noranda Maïté Blanchette Vézina, ministre des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts  Une production QUB Février 2024Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 7 "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him." 8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us." 9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? 10 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 11 "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. 12 ¶ "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 "If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.  Jesus is the way to God because He is the truth from God and the life from God. He is the truth because He embodies God's supreme revelation (1:18; 5:19; 8:29).John 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. He is the life because He contains and imparts divine life. Jesus is not merely One who has shown men the way; He is the way. It is His death, resurrection, and ascension that has made a way for men to spend eternity with God in heaven. He is not merely a way; He is the way. He is the one and only way that God has provided for men to obtain the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of eternal life. Lest anyone miss this point, Jesus says it again, in the plainest of words: “No one comes to the Father except through Me.” To know Jesus is to know the way to the Father, for He is the way. This was an exclusive claim to being the only way to heaven. John 10:9 "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. Ac 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,  It is only because of Jesus Christ's work on the cross that anyone can enter heaven. Since He has come it is only through faith in the promise  of  God  that  His  cross  work  satisfied  the  Father  that  anyone experiences regeneration John 1:12; 3:16; 1John 2:2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. Trust My person  4 "And where I go you know, and the way you know." Jesus could say that the Eleven knew the way to the place where He was going because He had revealed that faith in Him led to eternal life (3:14-15). This had been a major theme of His teaching throughout His ministry. However, they did not understand Him as they should have (v. 5). These four verses answered Peter's initial question about where Jesus was going (13:36).  5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" 14:5     Thomas   voiced   the   disciples'   continuing   confusion   about   Jesus' destination.  Apparently the “Father's house” did not clearly identify heaven to them. Without a clear understanding of the final destination they could not be sure of the route there. Thomas' question was a request for an unambiguous explanation of Jesus' and their destination and how He and they would get there. Jesus has just told His disciples that He is going to “His Father's house” so that they can be with Him there. He then tells them that “they know the way where He is going” (verse 4). Thomas chooses to differ with His Master. He says, in effect, “Master, we don't know your destination, so how can we possibly know the way to get there?” But Thomas was wrong. They did know where Jesus was going. They had simply forgotten it, or at least put it out of their minds. Over and over again Jesus had told them that He had come from the Father in heaven, and that He was going to return there: “For I have come down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me” (6:38).  6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 1:4, 17; 8:19, 32; 10:9; 11:25; Heb 9:8 This is the sixth of Jesus "I am" claims (cf. 6:48; 8:12; 10:9, 11; 11:25; 15:1). Jesus was summarizing and connecting many of the revelations about Himself that He had previously given the Eleven. It is an exclusive place – 1+1 always is two, phone company and dialing the right numbers in the right order, take the right medicine in the right doses at the right time. Jesus is the way to God because He is the truth from God and the life from God. He is the truth because He embodies God's supreme revelation (1:18; 5:19; 8:29). Joh 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.  He is the life because He contains and imparts divine life (1:4; 5:26; 11:25; cf. 1 John Christ is “the Way” to the Father—“no man cometh unto the Father but by Me”; The "way" is slightly more dominant in view of Thomas' question and its position in relation to the "truth" and the "life." Jesus is not merely One who has shown men the way; He is the way. It is His death, resurrection, and ascension that has made a way for men to spend eternity with God in heaven. He is not merely a way; He is the way. He is the one and only way that God has provided for men to obtain the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of eternal life. Lest anyone miss this point, Jesus says it again, in the plainest of words: “No one comes to the Father except through Me.” To know Jesus is to know the way to the Father, for He is the way. Jesus was not saying that He was one way to God among many. He was not saying that He pointed the way to God either. He said that no one comes to God the Father but through faith in Himself. This was an exclusive claim to being the only way to heaven John 10:9 "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. Ac 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,  It is only because of Jesus Christ's work on the cross that anyone can enter heaven. Since He has come it is only through faith in the promise  of  God  that  His  cross  work  satisfied  the  Father  that  anyone experiences regeneration 1:12; 3:16; 1Jo 2:2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. Since He has come, rejection of God's revelation through Him results in eternal damnation (3:36). "He not only shows people the way (i.e., by revealing it), but he is the way (i.e., he redeems us). In this connection 'The truth' . . . will have saving significance. It will point to Jesus' utter dependability, but also to the saving truth of the gospel. Jesus is also the truth. He does, of course, teach the truth. His words are truth. But beyond this, He is the truth.  He is the “wisdom” of Proverbs chapter 8. All truth has its source in Him, as the Apostle Paul writes: “My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches of full assurance in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:2-3). 1Peter 1.3-4 He is all the truth that men need for salvation, life, and godliness. This is why Paul restricted his preaching to proclaiming Christ and Christ crucified. The “wisdom” which the false teachers taught was contrary to the truth which is in Jesus. It is this “truth” in Jesus which reveals God to men, which discloses the way to eternal life, which is the basis for sanctification, and which provides the content of the gospel. 1 John 5:20 (ESV) 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life Finally, Jesus is the life. We know that He has raised the dead to life. In John's Gospel, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, after he had been in the tomb four days! Jesus gives life, but this is because He is the source of life. He is the One who called heaven and earth (and the church) into existence (John 1:1-5; Colossians 1:15-20). To reject Him is to reject life and to choose death (see John 5:21-40; 6:33-63). Because He is the life, His life cannot be taken away from Him. He lays it down, just as He has authority to take it up again (John 10:17-18). 'The life' (see on 1:4) will likewise take its content from the gospel. Jesus is both life and the source of life to believers." “I am the way, the truth, and the life. Without the way there is no going; without the truth there is no knowing; without the life there is no living. I am the way which thou shouldest pursue; the truth which thou shouldest believe; the life which thou shouldest hope for” (Thomas à Kempis, “Imitation of Christ, iii” 56). [i] He had already said plainly that He would die and rise again at least three times (cf. Mark 8:31-32; 9:30-32; 10:32-34).   Nevertheless   the   disciples'   preconceptions   of   Messiah's ministry did not allow them to interpret His words literally. "We should not overlook the faith involved both in the utterance and in the acceptance of those words, spoken as they were on the eve of the crucifixion.'I am the Way,' said one who would shortly hang impotent on a cross. 'I am the Truth,' when the lies of evil people were about to enjoy a spectacular triumph. 'I am the Life,' when within a matter of hours his corpse would be placed in a tomb." Revelation of A new relationship Revelation of A new ministry Revelation of A new promise  7 "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him." John 8:19 Rather, had learned to know, through my successive revelations of myself. Greek construction of from now on speaks of it as it had already been done, it was so certain that the Spirit would come and they would know Him and see Him spiritually that it is spoken of this way  To know Jesus is to know the Father (verse 7). The disciples have not known Jesus fully, but from the time of His glorification they will know Him and the Father. Indeed, Jesus can not only say that they have known the Father, but that they have seen the Father, in Him. To know by personal experience, Thomas and the rest had not really come to know Jesus, much as they loved him. [ii]  Because they had seen Jesus who is the Son of God, the Image of God, and is God (1:18). Hence God is like Jesus Christ. It is a bold and daring claim to deity. The only understandable idea of God is precisely what Jesus here says. God is like Christ.  8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us." Show us Philip now speaks up, possibly hoping for a theophany (Ex. 33:18 Moses said, “Please show me your glory, certainly not grasping the idea of Jesus just expressed.  9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Safest thou (σὺ). Emphatic. Thou who didst say, “We have found him of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write” (1:46). Omit and before how sayest thou. Joh 12:45; Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Heb 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Col 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 2Co 4:4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. Not modalism – Not the Father in creation, Son in salvation, Spirit in regeneration.  10 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Joh 5:19; 7:16; 8:28; 10:38; 12:49; 14:20; 17:21, 23  11 "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. Joh 5:36; 10:38 Says it twice I am in the Father and the Father in Me The proof of the union of Jesus and His Father is threefold. They should believe Jesus (a) because of His character (I am in the Father [cf. v. 20] and … the Father is in Me); (b) because His words are the Father's (The words I say to you are not just My own (cf. 7:16; 12:49-50; 14:24); and (c) because the miracles reveal God's working through Him (the Father, living in Me … is doing His work… . believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves; cf. 5:36). One of the key elements in John's Gospel is the stress on the signs as gracious pointers to faith (cf. 5:36; 10:25, 38; 11:47; 12:37; 20:30-31).[iii] If you do not believe on the authority of my personal statement Believest thou not? Jesus had a right to expect greater faith from these men than from the blind man (9:35) or Martha (11:27). His words in 14:1 are clearly needed. This oneness with the Father Jesus had already stated (10:38) as shown by his “words” and his “works” Cf. 3:34; 5:19; 6:62. 12 ¶ "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. Mt 21:21; Mr 16:17; Lu 10:17 Not greater spiritual works in quality, but greater in quantity. Cf. Peter at Pentecost and Paul's mission tours. “ Peter in one sermon had 3,000 converts Greater works. Not more remarkable miracles, but referring to the wider work of the apostolic ministry under the dispensation of the Spirit. This work was of a higher nature than mere bodily cures. Godet truthfully says: “That which was done by St. Peter at Pentecost, by St. Paul all over the world that which is effected by an ordinary preacher, a single believer, by bringing the Spirit into the heart, could not be done by Jesus during His sojourn in this world.” Jesus' personal ministry in the flesh must be a local ministry. Only under the dispensation of the Spirit could it be universal. Ac 2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Ac 5:12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest dared  not join himself to them: but the people magnified them. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women. 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16  There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. 2Co 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. Ro 15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient-- 19 in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Jesus' personal ministry in the flesh must be a local ministry. Only under the dispensation of the Spirit could it be universal.[iv]  13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Mt 7:7; 21:22; Mr 11:24; Lu 11:9; Joh 15:7,16; 16:23-24; Jas 1:5; 1Jo 3:22; 5:14 In my name. The first occurrence of the phrase. See on Matt. 28:19. Prayer is made in the name of Jesus, “if this name, Jesus Christ, the prayer in Christ's name must be consistent with Christ's character, Was Jesus saying that we have unlimited power over God in determining what He will or will not do for us if we simply pray in Jesus' name? Clearly not, for this would be out of accord with the rest of the scriptural witness. God is sovereign overall and subject to none. We are to pray in accordance with the will of God as exhibited in the life and teaching of Jesus. When we pray in that manner, surely it will be answered. To pray in Jesus' name is to pray in accord with Jesus' will and mission. Such a prayer request is far different from an idea of prayer as some type of shopping list handed to God that He is then bound to perform. Yet the enormous spiritual power that courses through the spiritual veins of the believer should not be underestimated in light of our involvement with the growing kingdom of God. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to do and to be all that Christ would have us to do and to be.  14 "If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.  15 ¶ "If you love Me, keep My commandments. Joh 14:21, 23; 15:10, 14; 1Jo 5:3 V 15-17 Packed into that paragraph are six remarkable facts centering about the person of this other Counselor: First, we learn that he will be a gift from the Father to true believers. I put it that way because our Lord identifies loving obedience as the mark of a true believer. A true believer is one who has been drawn to Christ by love and is ready to obey what he says. The second thing Jesus says is that this Spirit will be "another," a separate but similar Person to himself. The third fact Jesus announces is that the Spirit will be a continually abiding presence: He will be "with you forever." That means that the Spirit only comes once into our lives. He does not come again and again. He comes to abide, to dwell with us. The fourth fact is that the Spirit will be a revealer of truth. The fifth thing, Jesus says, is that this remarkable new resource is unavailable to the world. "The world cannot receive him because it neither sees him or knows him." The sixth fact Jesus discloses is that this will be a resource that is available from within. "You know him," he says to these disciples, "for he dwells with you, and will be in you." There is only one test of love that is valid and that is the test of obedience. This connection seems designed to teach that the proper temple for the indwelling Spirit of Jesus is a heart filled with that love to Him which lives actively for Him, and so this was the fitting preparation for the promised gift.[v] Jesus is the way to God because He is the truth from God and the life from God. He is the truth because He embodies God's supreme revelation (1:18; 5:19; 8:29).John 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. He is the life because He contains and imparts divine life. Jesus is not merely One who has shown men the way; He is the way. It is His death, resurrection, and ascension that has made a way for men to spend eternity with God in heaven. He is not merely a way; He is the way. He is the one and only way that God has provided for men to obtain the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of eternal life. Lest anyone miss this point, Jesus says it again, in the plainest of words: “No one comes to the Father except through Me.” To know Jesus is to know the way to the Father, for He is the way. This was an exclusive claim to being the only way to heaven. John 10:9 "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.  John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.  hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/110230052184687338/charity/145555   “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32  The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions.   [i] Vincent, M. R. (2002). Word studies in the New Testament (Jn 14:6). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [ii] Robertson, A. (1997). Word Pictures in the New Testament (Jn 14:7). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems. [iii] Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1983-). The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (Jn 14:10–11). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. [iv] Vincent, M. R. (2002). Word studies in the New Testament (Jn 14:12). 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Angie discusses spiritual friendships and how combining our skills and resources produces greater impact on the world. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV)“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:”  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Donald R. Glenn, “Ecclesiastes,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 975. Duane A. Garrett, “Ecclesiastes,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1003. Cleon Rogers, “2264 שָׂכַל,” ed. R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer Jr., and Bruce K. Waltke, Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1999), 878. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 407.  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

Angie offers encouragement for those who are weary to find strength in the struggle through the power of Jesus Christ.  Colossians 1:29“For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” (ESV)  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Friedrich Hauck, “Κόπος, Κοπιάω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 827. John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Col 1:29. Norman L. Geisler, “Colossians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 676. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 375. Peter T. O'Brien, “Colossians,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1269.  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

Angie shares on the ritual of baptism and invites you to ask, “What baptism did you receive?”  So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” (NIV)  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.biblegateway.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Ac 1:8, Mt 3:16–17. Stanley D. Toussaint, “Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 351, 409.Albrecht Oepke, “Βάπτω, Βαπτίζω, Βαπτισμός, Βάπτισμα, Βαπτιστής,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 530. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 205. Conrad Gempf, “Acts,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1096  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

Angie finishes her advent series by reminding us that to know God is to know love.  1 John 4:8 (NLT)But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Marianne Meye Thompson, 1–3 John, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992). Simmons, Brian, trans. The Passion Translation. BroadStreet Publishing, 2017.https://bibleproject.com/ "Abbreviations in Thayer's Lexicon, Etc. - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 16 Oct, 2023. . Vine, W. "Love (Noun and Verb) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 16 Oct, 2023. . John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary, The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 898–899. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 534. Marianne Meye Thompson, 1–3 John, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992).  Theme music:Santas Turbo Sleigh Ride On Solar Energy by Avocado Junkie Learn more about Steady On University and add your name to the waitlist here. Download a sample lesson here.Preroll music: Tomorrow Comes Soon by Dreamlamp

Angie continues her advent series by sharing what she learned from studying the peace of Christ. John 14:27 (NLT)I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclass  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 268. Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), Jn.The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.Werner Foerster, “Εἰρήνη, Εἰρηνεύω, Εἰρηνικός, Εἰρηνοποιός, Εἰρηνοποιέω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 400–401. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved Joshua M. Greever, “Peace,” ed. John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016). The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 1:79. John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Jn 14:27. Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 324. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 156.  Theme music:Santas Turbo Sleigh Ride On Solar Energy by Avocado JunkieLearn more about Steady On University and add your name to the waitlist here. Download a sample lesson here.Preroll music: Tomorrow Comes Soon by Dreamlamp

Isaiah 54:2 (NIV)“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” Steady On team member Joy Moore joins Angie to discuss the promise that God is doing great things in our lives.  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pJZJhCW/masterclass  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 54:1. John D. Barry, Douglas Mangum, Derek R. Brown, et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Is 54:1. Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 931. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 492. F. Derek Kidner, “Isaiah,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 664.  Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Episode Notes Jamieson, Fausset and Brown told us, “As an unloving man is narrow in heart, so the apostle's heart is enlarged by love, so as to take in his converts at Corinth, not only with their graces, but with their many shortcomings”. We all have shortcomings. However, not all of us take in people with their shortcomings. Please visit our Outreach Web site! ~ Home Page. Find us on Cawfee Club Social Media here: https://cawfee.club/John Simply use this link to go to our home page. Log-In not required. Introduction ~ About Us, Who We Are: Episode 1 How-To Be Saved: Episode 2 “End Times” and “Benediction” A “Barking Squirrel Production” Copyright: 2018 ~ All Rights Reserved God's Suffering Servants: 2023-1103 Episode: 47 Copyright: 2023 TAGS: #Gospel #Christ #New-birth #Joy #Holiness This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

James 1:20 (NLT)“Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.”  Angie shares warnings from the book of James on the dangers of anger.  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://www.logos.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Georg Bertram, “Ἔργον, Ἐργάζομαι, Ἐργάτης, Ἐργασία, Ἐνεργής, Ἐνἑργεια, Ἐνεργέω, Ἐνέργημα, Εὐεργεσία, Εὐεργετἑω, Εὐεργέτης,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 635. Simmons, Brian, trans. The Passion Translation. BroadStreet Publishing, 2017. John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Jas 1:20. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 486. Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Jas 1:19–27. Theme musicHeartwarming  by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  Angie talks about how God is merciful and hears our cries for help.  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Charles H. Dyer, “Jeremiah,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 1122–1123. The Holy Bible: The Amplified Bible. 1987. 2015. La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.  "Gesenius's Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 1 Sep, 2023. . Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 535. Christopher J. H. Wright, The Message of Jeremiah: Grace in the End, ed. Alec Motyer and Derek Tidball, The Bible Speaks Today (Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2014), 296. Walter Kaiser Jr., “Jeremiah,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1185. The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Dt 30:3–5.  Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

1 Samuel 30:6 (NKJV)                                                                                    “Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”Angie talks about a time of compromise in the life of David and how when you are in a similar situation, you can strengthen yourself in the Lord.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here:https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 194.John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016).The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), 1 Sa 8:7.https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/first-samuel"Gesenius's Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 8 Aug, 2023. .Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The details for the Steady On University beta team can be found here: https://livesteadyon.com/sou-beta/Preroll music: Tomorrow Comes Soon by Dreamlamp

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Today on RTP — Today on RTP — In this episode, how does ending a foreign mission compare to ending an American church? Also did Paul read and quote secular philosophers? And “YOLO” may actually be a Bible concept!SHOW NOTES:Work for the Night is ComingActs 17:28, “The first half of the fifth line, is word for word, of an astronomical poem of Aratus, a Greek countryman of the apostle, and his predecessor by about three centuries.” (Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997).Titus 1:12, A Cretan “…was regarded as a diviner and prophet. The words [in Titus 1:12] are taken probably from his treatise ‘Concerning Oracles'.” (Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997.)1 Corinthians 15:33, “‘Evil communications corrupt good manners.' An iambic line from the Thais of Menander, and perhaps taken by Menander from a play of Euripides.” (Spence-Jones, H. D. M., ed. 1 Corinthians. The Pulpit Commentary. London; New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1909)Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 8, Romans 14, Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Susie Crosby visits with Angie to discuss self-discipline and how we can remember God does not give us a spirit of fear.2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421  https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/susiecrosbyauthorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/susiecrosby/  Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here:https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreetPublishing, 2017), 1 Ti. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 422. A. Duane Litfin, “2 Timothy,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 750. Catherine Kroeger, Mary Evans, and Elizabeth Elliot, The IVP Women's Bible Commentary: An Indispensable Resource for All Who Want to View Scripture through Different Eyes (InterVarsity Press, 2002), 749.  Angie mentionedSong, "Things That I'm Afraid Of" by Josh Wilson  Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

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FOREBORN - very sweet; he is totally desirable. This is my beloved! This is my companion, O maidens of Jerusalem! It is never worth a first-class man's time to express a majority opinion. By definition, there are plenty of others to do that. Snow, C. P. (1967). Foreword. A Mathematician's Apology. By Hardy, G. H. Cambridge University Press. Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. Exodus 24:15-16 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Matthew 17:5 And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” Mark 9:7 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” Luke 9:35 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 2Peter 1:17 1 Corinthians 15:8 ἔσχατον δὲ πάντων ὡσπερεὶ τῷ ἐκτρώματι ὤφθη κἀμοί. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. One born out of due time—Greek, “the one abortively born”: the abortion in the family of the apostles. As a child born before the due time is puny, and though born alive, yet not of the proper size, and scarcely worthy of the name of man, so “I am the least of the apostles,” scarcely “meet to be called an apostle”; a supernumerary (early 17th century: from late Latin supernumerarius ‘(soldier) added to a legion after it is complete', from Latin super numerum ‘beyond the number'. present in excess of the normal or requisite number. (of a person) not belonging to a regular staff but engaged for extra work. not wanted or needed; redundant. "books were obviously supernumerary, and he began jettisoning them" (of an actor) appearing on stage but not speaking. taken into the college of apostles out of regular course, not led to Christ by long instruction, like a natural birth, but by a sudden power, as those prematurely born [Grotius]. Compare the similar image from childbirth, and by the same spiritual power, the resurrection of Christ (1 Pe 1:3). “Begotten again by the resurrection of Jesus.” Jesus' appearance to Paul, on the way to Damascus, is the one here referred to. Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 292. Pluripotent stem cells have unique potential in research and therapy because by definition they have a number of special properties: 1. They have no predetermined program, they are a blankslate 2. They can self-renew indefinitely 3. They can give rise to all the tissues of the body J Exp Clin Med. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2012 Mar 9. Published in final edited form as: J Exp Clin Med. 2010 Oct 22; 2(5): 202–217. doi: 10.1016/S1878-3317(10)60033-2 PMCID: PMC3298413 NIHMSID: NIHMS356426 PMID: 22408700 George T.-J. Huang* George T.-J. Huang, Department of Endodontics, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; * Corresponding author. Department of Endodontics, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 100 E. Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA. ude.ub@gnauhjtg Glorification | The Final Frontier To Boldly go where only one Man has Gone Before! Decrease time over target:  PayPal or Venmo @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut

QUESTIONS:  1: Since God knows the outcome of all things before they happen, was the test of Isaac's sacrifice for Abraham to realize his own heart in faith? (In reference to Genesis 22) Genesis 22; Genesis 12,15,17,18; Genesis 22:11-12; James 1:2-4; Philippians 2:12-13; 1 Peter 4:12-13; Romans 5:5  2: Usually around time for U.S. elections, people I know like to share 2 Chronicles 7:14 or at least shorten it to just, "if My people will humble themselves, I will heal their land." My understanding is that this is a promise to the people of Israel while Solomon was King. Can people outside of Israel proclaim this promise or was it only for Israel at that time in their history? Deuteronomy; 2 Chronicles 7:11-13; Philippians 3:20; Jonah 3  3: What type of bear did David kill? (In reference to 1 Samuel 17) blueletterbible.org; Jamieson, Fausset and Brown

Send. Me. Hebrews 11:36-38 (NIV) – [36] Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. [37] They were stoned; THEY WERE SAWED IN TWO; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— [38] the world was not worthy of them. Isaiah 6:1 (NIV) – [1] In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 1. Isaiah saw the Lord Jesus. “In the year that King Uzziah died, Isaiah had a vision of the King of kings. We learn from John 12:39-41 that the King he saw was none other than the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Believer’s Bible Commentary) John 12:39-41 (NIV) – [39] For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: [40] “He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” [41] Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him. 2. Jesus is on the throne. Psalms 47:7-8 (NIV) – [7] For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. [8] God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Revelation 21:5-7 (NIV) – [5] He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” [6] He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. [7] He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 3. Jesus is high and exalted. Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV) – [5] Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, [7] but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. [8] And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! [9] Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, [10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, [11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 4. We are His temple. “…a vision of God represented as an Eastern monarch, attended by seraphim as His ministers of state (1Ki 22:19), and with a robe and flowing train (a badge of dignity in the East), which filled the temple.” (Jamieson, Fausset, Brown) Revelation 1:12-18 (NIV) – [12] I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, [13] and among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man,” dressed in a ROBE reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. [14] His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. [15] His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. [16] In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. [17] When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. [18] I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NIV) – [16] Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? [17] If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) – [19] Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; [20] you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

Send. Me. The Perils of Power 2 Chronicles 26:3-5, 16-23 (NIV) – [3] Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. [4] He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. [5] He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success… [16] But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. [17] Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in. [18] They confronted him and said, “It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful; and you will not be honored by the LORD God.” [19] Uzziah, who had a censer in his hand ready to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the LORD’s temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead. [20] When Azariah the chief priest and all the other priests looked at him, they saw that he had leprosy on his forehead, so they hurried him out. Indeed, he himself was eager to leave, because the LORD had afflicted him. [21] King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. He lived in a separate house—leprous, and excluded from the temple of the LORD. Jotham his son had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. [22] The other events of Uzziah’s reign, from beginning to end, are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. [23] Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field for burial that belonged to the kings, for people said, “He had leprosy.” And Jotham his son succeeded him as king. 1. Pride Ezekiel 28:14,17 (NIV) – [14] You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones… [17] Your heart became PROUD on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings. “This daring and wicked act is in both records traced to the intoxicating influence of overweening pride and vanity.” (Jamieson, Fausset, Brown) “There’s no question that Uzziah was an illustrious king whose name was known far and wide, but what the Lord did for him should have produced humility and not pride…” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) 2. Downfall Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) – [18] Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. “How consistently in the pages of history we are taught the perils of prosperity. Man depending upon God is ever independent of all else. In the moment when the heart begins to feel independent of God in its own strength, the strength fails; and unless there be repentance ruin is inevitable. The last years of the reign, so glorious in its beginnings, were years of suffering and sadness.” (Exposition of the Whole Bible) 3. Unfaithfulness “When people have power, they often think they can live above the law. But even rulers are subject to God, as Uzziah discovered. No matter what your position in society, God expects you to honor, worship, and obey him.” (Life Application Bible) 4. Conflict “…Uzziah wanted to serve as both king and priest. In the Old Testament economy, the Lord separated the kings and priests, and while a priest could become a prophet (Ezekiel, Zechariah, John the Baptist), no prophet or king could become a priest… Instead, [Uzziah] convinced himself that he deserved to be a priest as well as a king.” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) 5. Rage Isaiah 30:30 (NIV) – [30] The Lord will cause men to hear his majestic voice and will make them see his arm coming down with RAGING ANGER and consuming fire, with cloudburst, thunderstorm and hail. Jonah 1:15 (NIV) – [15] Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the RAGING sea grew calm. 6. Separation “Being a leper, the king couldn’t appear in public or even live in the palace. He was quarantined in an isolated house while his son Jotham ruled the land as coregent. When Uzziah died, he was buried in the royal cemetery, but apparently not in the tombs of the kings.” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) 7. Exclusion “[Uzziah] had a wonderful beginning but a tragic ending, and this is a warning to us that we be on guard and pray that the Lord will help us to end well. A good beginning is no guarantee of a successful ending, and the sin of unholy ambition has ruined more than one servant of the Lord.” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary)

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ISAIAH 7:10-14 Why God Became a Baby Ross Tenneson / General Why God Became a Baby Ross Tenneson / General Intro Today is the first week of the season of “advent.” “Advent” is a Latin word that means “arrival,” It's the time of year we anticipate celebrating Jesus's arrival on Christmas. For these next four weeks of advent, we are going to take a break from our series in Luke and spend some time in Isaiah. Why Isaiah? Because he's a prophet who especially anticipates the arrival of Jesus and talks at length about him hundreds of years before he comes. One of the first famous texts on the messiah from Isaiah is in Isaiah 7. This text will address common emotions we all feel, some of us more acutely as the holidays approach: fear, apprehension, and isolation. I remember a couple years ago my finger ended up getting a deep cut on it. It went do deep it cut the nerve. Just like that, it went dark…couldn't reel with one side of it anymore. I went into the ER and the doctors were like, “oh yeah, the nerve will regrow and you'll be fine.” When I visited the surgeon a few weeks later to talk more, she was pretty blunt, “that's not going to happen.” I remember feeling fear and dread that I would live with this for the rest of my life, and to this day I still do. How do you think God wants me to respond in this situation? How do you think he wants you to respond to the things you fear and dread? Our text will tell us this morning. Before we jump in, we are going to orient ourselves with some context. Revelation We are about seven hundred years before the birth of Christ. The nation of Israel has been in decline for some time now. As a result, God is punishing Israel with various judgments, including the attacks of her enemies. In this instance, the Northern kingdom of Israel has joined forces with the pagan nation of Syria to overthrow Judah. There was overwhelming military power coming down against the little kingdom of Judah, it's a desperate situation. Isa 7:2 says, Isaiah 7:2 ESV 2 When the house of David was told, “Syria is in league with Ephraim,” the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. Ahaz is the king of Judah and his heart and both he and his people lack faith. The pressure and danger of this moment reveal what's really inside. And God is so amazingly kind to this unworthy king. He sends his prophet Isaiah to him to promise him that he will deliver him from these two kings. Then he urges Ahaz to trust in the Lord because God is going to devastate these kings that are threatening him. But, Ahaz is having trouble believing God's word. So, God sends Isaiah to him again. That's where our passage picks up in verse 10, Isaiah 7:10–11 ESV 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: 11 “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” The Lord invites Ahaz to ask for any sign, as high as heaven or as deep as Sheol, that is, it could be a supernatural sign like Lord, don't let the sun set for 24 hours or Lord, let the fleece be wet and the ground around it dry in the morning. The purpose of this sign is that Ahaz could finally trust the God he's holding out on. So, how does Ahaz respond to this gracious, over-the-top offer from God? Isaiah 7:12 ESV 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” Wait, what? Does he actually refuse? Almost unbelievably, this man whom God offered a supernatural sign turns it down. Man, at first I just couldn't see myself doing that. Then, Ahaz gives the reason for refusing God's offer: “I will not put the Lord to the test.” So, Ahaz actually quotes Scripture as his reason for turning God down (Deut 6:16). His reasons sound pious: he sounds like he has a religious reason for not asking God for a sign. Friends: nothing could be further from the truth. Putting the Lord to the test does not mean receiving a sign that the Lord freely offers. Putting the Lord to the test would be demanding another sign after he gives you one because it wasn't good enough for you.[1] This was not his way of obeying God's Word, it was his way out of it. Ahaz's heart is far from God. Here is a reminder to ourselves that we can disguise our sin with justifications that sound biblical, but actually are not. I've actually noticed that the colder someone's heart gets to the Lord and the deeper they get in their sin, the more prone they are to twist and misunderstand Scripture. If you are wanting to go down a path you wonder if it is wrong, or others have told you it's wrong, but you've been able to find a Scripture to “make” it right. Don't trust yourself. Instead, go to others in this community and ask if you are seeing the Word rightly. We don't want any of us wandering into the path of sin with the false belief that the Scriptures permit it when they don't. That's one reason we follow Jesus in a community, so others can help us see where our own fallen hearts distort God's Word. But why did Ahaz resist receiving a sign from God? What was it about seeing a sign that repelled him? If he asked for a supernatural sign and God gave it to him, then he would have to surrender to the God didn't want to surrender to. The book of Kings says Ahaz was an evil man who even burned his children as an offering to an idol (2 Kings 16:3). He did not want to serve the God who said, “you must not do that.” He would rather face two kings and their overwhelming military might on his own, without this God who demands repentance. To put it bluntly: he would rather die than depend on God. Friends, we must be aware of this inclination in us if we are going to fight against it, as this passage will show us how to do. Isaiah 7:13 ESV 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? God responds to Ahaz's wicked reply through the prophet Isaiah. He says, “pay attention, O house of David!” That is, he is addressing the king and his court with his rulers and officials.[2] He points out that Ahaz's stubborn unbelief is weary and frustrating to men. And if to men, how much for to God? God is offering to move heaven and earth so that man can finally trust him.[3] And what's his response? Nah. Here we get to see a picture of moments we stubbornly persist in unbelief and disobedience offend the heart of God, even though he's given us so many evidences of his goodness. Yet, at this low point, here's where things get even more marvelous. You would think that an all-powerful God would be inclined to immediately wipe him and his kingdom out. He had his chance after all. You would think the next verse would be, “therefore, I will destroy you.” Yet, that's not the next thing God says: Isaiah 7:14 ESV 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. The Lord, disappointed with the king's unbelief, insists on giving him a sign. The king doesn't believe and the Lord's response is “therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.” The patience of God with stubborn, unbelieving human hearts is remarkable. He gives him a sign he doesn't deserve and doesn't even want so that he could hope in God. Now what's the sign that the Lord gives to him? Isaiah says, “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Let's just take it one piece at a time. (There's different schools of thought on how to interpret this verse, the best I can do is interpret it as best as I can and share that with you). God starts out by saying “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” What does the word that's translated “virgin” mean? It could mean two different things: most frequently, this word means “marriageable girl” or “young woman”.[4] That is, a young woman who is of an age for marriage and child bearing. So, what does this word mean in this context? Since the context doesn't point to this birth being a virgin birth and the Hebrew word tends to mean “young woman,” it would seem the best way to translate this sign is that there is a young woman who has a child in the ordinary way. Likely, this woman is Isaiah's wife as Isaiah 8:18 says, Isaiah 8:18 ESV 18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the LORD of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. The children the Lord gives to Isaiah (of which this child seems to be one) are signs. A sign is something that points to something greater than itself.[5] Think of the Lord's Supper as an example.[6] It's ordinary bread and juice, yet it points to the realities of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. It's a sign that signifies something greater than itself. What does this sign point to? First, Isaiah mentions the child will be called “Immanuel.” When we translate it, this name means, “God is with us.” The child is a sign that points to the greatest hope God's people have: that they will get to live in intimacy with God again. Yet, that's not all. Later in our chapter, Isaiah says of this child, Isaiah 7:16 ESV 16 For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. Essentially, the child points to the defeat of the life-threatening enemies God's people are facing: there is hope in an otherwise hopeless situation (before he is of the age where he can identify right and wrong, just in a few years, the enemies you face will be no more). Putting these ideas together, the sign of the child points to God's nearness to his people and the defeat of their oppressors, basically our two most basic needs: that we would be with God, and that he would keep us safe from the things that would destroy us. So, how does this sign work that God gave? Why would this child create this assurance for anyone who was willing to trust God? Here is what I suspect is going on here: child-birth is not a neutral concept in the story of the Bible, it's laden with rich symbolism, prophecy, and expectation. In the book of Genesis, after Adam and Eve has sinned and God had banished them from the garden, he makes them a promise Genesis 3:15. Eve will have an offspring, a descendent of hers who will defeat the enemies of his people and restore intimacy with God. Sounds kind of like our passage huh? This promised child to Eve will accomplish the exact same things the child who is a sign to Ahaz points to: his victory will bring humanity back into the presence of God, something they lost with their banishment from the garden (“God is with us” will be a reality again). It seems like rather than doing something entirely out of the blue, God is pointing Ahaz back to the promises he made in the garden and forward to hoping in the arrival of this offspring who will finally bring a full restoral of God being with us. (Which a baby is a great sign!! You can't help but feel hope and joy when you look at a little baby smiling). Now let's ask, how does this relate to Christmas and Advent? To do so, we are going to fast forward to the gospel of Matthew. At this point, Joseph is engaged to Mary. However, he discovers she's pregnant and resolves to break off the engagement from her. That's when the following happens: Matthew 1:20-21 Matthew 1:20–21 ESV 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Joseph, like Ahaz before him, has to confront his fears. He fears to take Mary as his wife because of the apparent immorality she has committed. Also, a messenger of God shows up to him with a Word of the Lord to bring him comfort. This word is that the child Mary had conceived was not a result of immorality, but a work of God. More than that, this child will fulfill the purposes of God: he will be the one who removes sins from the people (which keep us from God), so Immanuel can come to pass (God can truly be with us) Then, Matthew writes the following, Matthew 1:22-23 Matthew 1:22–23 ESV 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Wait a second, what? What does this prophecy from Isaiah have to do with the baby in Mary's belly. Matthew uses the word “fulfill,” which means something like “to bring to completion or fulness.” We tend to think of prophecy mostly as direct predictions such as “the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem” (Micah 5:2), and then Jesus was born in Bethlehem. However, that's not the only way Jesus “fulfills” or “completes” the Old Testament Scriptures. He also lives out and completes the patterns of how God works in the Bible to rescue his people. The pattern Jesus fulfills is that God uses children who were born in miraculous circumstances to save his people, and that points back to the promise in Genesis where a child would come who would defeat the serpent. I take “fulfill” in Matthew 1:22 to mean that the birth of Jesus completes this pattern we see in the Scriptures that there would be a child who would defeat the enemies of God and restore relationship with him. The child in Isaiah's day points to God's plan to rescue his people from these two kings. Yet, that's as far as God's rescue and deliverance goes in Isaiah's day. The people are still in bondage to their sins and soon will be in bondage to another king, the king of Assyria. Jesus, on the other hand, is better and fuller and brings lasting relief. Matthew says, “he will save his people from their sins.” That for which God's people longed for generations and generations, what they received only in part, we have received in full in the birth of Jesus. In Isaiah's day, God defeated temporary enemies who threatened the physical lives of God's people. In Jesus, God defeats our permanent enemies of sin and death. In Isaiah's day, God reminded his people that it was his plan to dwell with them again; in Jesus, God has begun and will soon completely dwell with his people again. In Isaiah's day, a natural birth pointed to God's purposes to defeat his natural enemies; in Jesus, his supernatural birth, pointed to God's plan to defeat our supernatural enemies and give us life with him forever. Church, our main point this morning is that God became a baby so you could have a sure reason to trust him in all of life. Think about it: if God didn't want to truly and fully help his people, he would not have gone through all of the effort from Genesis through the birth of Christ to fulfill this promise. If he wasn't actually going to help us, why spend thousands of years building up to this moment? And if God didn't mean to rescue you from sin and death and also from every other pain and struggle you deal with in his timing, why would he do the miracle of becoming a human baby? I once read that “the most amazing miracle in the entire Bible,”[7] the infinite God somehow taking the form of a limited human child is more profound than anything.[8] And he did that in order to come and rescue us from sin and death (our greatest need) and to help us in the midst of every other failure, weakness, pain, and limitation we face in the meantime. Jesus's birth doesn't mean he will fix every problem we have immediately, but it does mean he will give us the grace we need to endure until he does. Here's my concern for us this morning: that God has given us more than a sufficient sign that he's going to make everything right, and our emotional states of being, day to day, don't reflect that. We can be so full of worry, or disappointment, or fear that someone who was talking with us wouldn't think that God had given us sure hope that he will make all things right. I can get so discouraged by injuries or pain that don't heal fully in my body, or about the whole COVID situation, or about loved ones who aren't responding to the gospel. And it affects my demeanor. And God is like, “Ross, didn't I become a baby, didn't I cross the infinite barrier between heaven and earth, in part, to show you that I have a sufficient solution for everything?” Friends, it is right for a Christian to feel sorrow in this broken world, but our hope should overpower it because our reasons for hope in Jesus are far bigger. We can feel so disappointed with how our relationships are going, or our jobs are going, or how our family of origin is (and those things make sense why they weigh on us, but they should not control our mood!). This child's name is “Immanuel” which means, “God is with us.” Are any of the problems we are facing weightier than the reality that our God is with us? If that's the case, what should have the stronger impact on our mood and emotions? I think a Christian who is hoping in the promise of God to put things right, will rightly feel sadness in this broken world, and it makes sense that we would feel anxious about certain things. Yet, these emotions will not be most prominent in what we express or how others perceive us. Rather, hope-filled confidence should be the emotion that others perceive most in us, if we have a reason as great as this to have hope. You might say, “Ross, this is easier said than done! I can know my emotions are supposed to be different, but that doesn't change how I feel.” And that's the point I'm trying to drive at this morning: God gave us a sign to meditate on, thank him for, draw assurance from, and hope in to help us become the sorrowful yet even more rejoicing Christians God has called us to be: he became a baby. The way we don't become Ahaz's whose hearts are shaking like the trees, but instead be Isaiah's who have bold faith, joy, and peace is we receive this sign of God with joy. If God were not going to be the solution and overcome our problems, he would not have become a baby period. But he did do something as extraordinary as become a human child, and that human child grew up and did something as extraordinary as dying for all our sins. And those things being the case, do you think you can trust him to help you with the weight you are bringing in here this morning? Here's one application I would like for you to walk away from this sermon with: when you are feeling different disappointments, fears, and worries rising up and stifling for faith and joy in Jesus, pray, “God, if you became a human child to rescue the whole world, you can certainly help me with this.” It's not that we have insufficient reasons to hope, it's that our attention is often on something else besides our greatest reason for hope. And if you are here this morning and you are not following Jesus yet, and you don't have a reason to have invincible hope, please talk to me or any of our members before you leave. Exported from Logos Bible Software, 12:12 PM November 26, 2021. Admin Oaks2021!!!!! [1] Motyer, J. A. (1999). Isaiah: an introduction and commentary (Vol. 20, p. 88). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. [2] Biblical Studies Press. (2005). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press. [3] Motyer, J. A. (1999). Isaiah: an introduction and commentary (Vol. 20, p. 88). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. [4] Koehler, L., Baumgartner, W., Richardson, M. E. J., & Stamm, J. J. (1994–2000). The Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon of the Old Testament (electronic ed., p. 836). Leiden: E.J. Brill. [5] Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Vol. 1, p. 437). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [6] John Calvin, John Calvin: Commentary on Isaiah - Volume 1 - Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org). [7] Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Zondervan Academic, 1994), 563. [8] Biblical Studies Press. (2005). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press.

Zechariah 2:1-13 (NIV) – [1] Then I looked up—and there before me was a man with a measuring line in his hand! [2] I asked, “Where are you going?” He answered me, “To measure Jerusalem, to find out how wide and how long it is.” [3] Then the angel who was speaking to me left, and another angel came to meet him [4] and said to him: “Run, tell that young man, ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of men and livestock in it. [5] And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,' declares the LORD, ‘and I will be its glory within.’ [6] “Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you to the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD. [7] “Come, O Zion! Escape, you who live in the Daughter of Babylon!” [8] For this is what the LORD Almighty says: “After he has honored me and has sent me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye— [9] I will surely raise my hand against them so that their slaves will plunder them. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me. Zechariah 2:6-8 (TEV) – [6-7] The Lord said to his people, “I scattered you in all directions. But now, you exiles, escape from Babylonia and return to Jerusalem. [8] Anyone who strikes you strikes what is most precious to me.” 1. It means passion. “…the love of God towards the faithful is so tender that when they are hurt he burns with so much displeasure, as though one attempted to pierce his eyes. For God cannot otherwise set forth how much and how ardently he loves us, and how careful he is of our salvation, than by comparing us to the apple of his eye.” (John Calvin) Deuteronomy 31:30, 32:9-11 (NIV) – [30] And Moses recited the words of this song from beginning to end in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel… [9] For the LORD’s portion is his people, Jacob his allotted inheritance. [10] In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as THE APPLE OF HIS EYE, [11] like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions. 2. It means possession. “The pupil of the eye… as being the object most carefully preserved, is a figure used to denote the dearest possession or good.” (Keil and Delitzsch Commentary) Psalms 17:7-9 (NIV) – [7] Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. [8] Keep me as THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE; hide me in the shadow of your wings [9] from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. 3. It means protection. “The pupil, or aperture, through which rays pass to the retina, is the tenderest part of the eye; the member which we most sedulously guard from hurt as being the dearest of our members; the one which feels most acutely the slightest injury, and the loss of which is irreparable.” (Jaimison, Fausset, Brown Commentary) Proverbs 7:1-3 (NIV) – [1] My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. [2] Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE. [3] Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4. It means reflection. “…signifies the apple or pupil of the eye, literally the ‘little man’ which anyone may see reflected in another person’s eye.” (Synonyms of the Old Testament) “This is a remarkable expression. Any person, by looking into the eye of another, will see his own image perfectly expressed, though in extreme miniature, in the pupil… does not the expression mean that the eye of God is always upon His follower, and that His person is ever impressed on the eye, the notice, attention, providence, and mercy of God?” (Adam Clarke’s Commentary)

ZECHARIAH "Your King is Coming!" Zechariah 2:1-13 (NIV) – [1] Then I looked up—and there before me was a man with a measuring line in his hand! [2] I asked, “Where are you going?” He answered me, “To measure Jerusalem, to find out how wide and how long it is.” [3] Then the angel who was speaking to me left, and another angel came to meet him [4] and said to him: “Run, tell that young man, ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of men and livestock in it. [5] And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,' declares the LORD, ‘and I will be its glory within.’ “The man with the measuring line symbolizes the hope of a rebuilt Jerusalem and a restored people. The man would be measuring to mark out the boundaries for a foundation.” (Life Application Bible) Ezekiel 40:2-3 (NIV) – [2] In visions of God he took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose south side were some buildings that looked like a city. [3] He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze; he was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. “The man with a measuring-line is Messiah who, by measuring Jerusalem, is denoted as the Author of its coming restoration. Thus the Jews are encouraged in Zechariah’s time to proceed with the building. Still more so shall they be hereby encouraged in the future restoration. (Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary) 1. The LORD will measure out our restoration. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NIV) – [16] Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? [17] If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. Amos 9:11 (NIV) – [11] “In that day I will restore David’s fallen tent. I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be.” Revelation 21:1-4 (NIV) [1] Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. [2] I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. [3] And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. [4] He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. “So many shall be its inhabitants that all could not be contained within the walls, but shall spread out in the open country around; and so secure shall they be as not to need to shelter themselves and their cattle behind walls. So hereafter Judea is to be ‘the land of unwalled villages.’” (Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary) 2. We will no longer need walls. 3. The LORD will be a wall of fire around us. 2 Kings 6:15 (NIV) – [15] When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh, my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. [16] “Don't be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [17] And Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Revelation 21:22-27 (NIV) – [22] I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. [23] The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. [24] The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. [25] On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. [26] The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. [27] Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. 4. The LORD’s glory will transform us. 2 Corinthians 3:13, 18 (NIV) – [13] We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. [18] And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

ZECHARIAH "Your King is Coming!" Zechariah 2:1-13 (NIV) – [1] Then I looked up—and there before me was a man with a measuring line in his hand! [2] I asked, “Where are you going?” He answered me, “To measure Jerusalem, to find out how wide and how long it is.” [3] Then the angel who was speaking to me left, and another angel came to meet him [4] and said to him: “Run, tell that young man, ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of men and livestock in it. [5] And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,' declares the LORD, ‘and I will be its glory within.’ “The man with the measuring line symbolizes the hope of a rebuilt Jerusalem and a restored people. The man would be measuring to mark out the boundaries for a foundation.” (Life Application Bible) Ezekiel 40:2-3 (NIV) – [2] In visions of God he took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose south side were some buildings that looked like a city. [3] He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze; he was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. “The man with a measuring-line is Messiah who, by measuring Jerusalem, is denoted as the Author of its coming restoration. Thus the Jews are encouraged in Zechariah’s time to proceed with the building. Still more so shall they be hereby encouraged in the future restoration. (Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary) 1. The LORD will measure out our restoration. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NIV) – [16] Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? [17] If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. Amos 9:11 (NIV) – [11] “In that day I will restore David’s fallen tent. I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be.” Revelation 21:1-4 (NIV) [1] Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. [2] I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. [3] And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. [4] He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. “So many shall be its inhabitants that all could not be contained within the walls, but shall spread out in the open country around; and so secure shall they be as not to need to shelter themselves and their cattle behind walls. So hereafter Judea is to be ‘the land of unwalled villages.’” (Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary) 2. We will no longer need walls. 3. The LORD will be a wall of fire around us. 2 Kings 6:15 (NIV) – [15] When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh, my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. [16] “Don't be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [17] And Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Revelation 21:22-27 (NIV) – [22] I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. [23] The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. [24] The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. [25] On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. [26] The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. [27] Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. 4. The LORD’s glory will transform us. 2 Corinthians 3:13, 18 (NIV) – [13] We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. [18] And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Isaiah 7-11, after which I'll have a gripe about something in one of our chapters, and then a close examination of a verse in another chapter. After than, there's the “On This Day In Church History” segment. The scripture reading and my remarks are longer than usual today, so I'm going to keep everything else shorter than usual. Thoughts on Isaiah 8 Is It Understandable? Ok, I'm all for modern English translations as long as the new translation makes the text easy to understand, and it conveys the original meaning that was intended in the original language. But in the beginning of chapter 8 we have, what is to me, an excellent example of why we need to keep the older translations around.  At the beginning of chapter 8, God tells Isaiah to “Take a large piece of writing material and write on it in large letters: “Quick Loot, Fast Plunder.” It it me, or did you sort of say, “What?!?” when you heard that? I did not immediately grasp the meaning of that sentence. What exactly is a large piece of writing material, and what is the meaning of  “Quick Loot, Fast Plunder”? In the King James Version, Isaiah is told, “Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz.”. Now, other than Maher–shalal–hash–baz, doesn't that make more sense? I'll explain Maher–shalal–hash–baz in a moment. But you probably easily understood the instruction to “Take thee a great roll.” What did they write on in those times? Scrolls. The modern translation could have easily said, “Get a large book and write on it.” In my opinion, that would have been much better. Is It Accurate? And did you notice something in the King James Version I just read to you that was not in the Good News Translation? Let me read them to you again. First the KJV: Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz. And now, the GNT: Take a large piece of writing material and write on it in large letters: ‘Quick Loot, Fast Plunder.'  Did you hear the missing element? In the KJV Isaiah is told to write with a man's pen. There is nothing at all about what to write with in the GNT. Why is this point important? I like the way the Jamieson, Fausset, Brown commentary explains it: (Isaiah was to write it) in ordinary characters, which the humblest can read. Not in hieroglyphics. The object was that, after the event, all might see that it had been predicted by Isaiah.” This was God telling Isaiah that He wanted everyone, from the most noble to the most humble, to know what God told Isaiah would take place. It was not to be only for the aristocracy. Does It Make Sense? Now for Maher–shalal–hash–baz. Again, the KJV says: Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz. The GNT says: Take a large piece of writing material and write on it in large letters: ‘Quick Loot, Fast Plunder.'  Maher–shalal–hash–baz means, “Make speed to the spoil, hasten to the prey.” Don't you think that is actually more clear than  “Quick Loot, Fast Plunder.” Quick Loot, Fast Plunder sounds like a fast food slogan or something.  The message here is that the Assyrian army will come upon them with great speed and make great spoil. They're coming in quickly, and they will bring a great deal of destruction upon them.  So there's a short lesson on one way to get more meaning from the reading of scripture. Use more than one version. Compare translations. Don't just let things go by that you're not clear on.  Thoughts on Isaiah 9:6 Ok, I'm going to cheat just a little bit here. We read from the Good News Translation, but for my remarks, I'm going to use the King James because I like how it sounds, and many of us are more familiar with this verse in the KJV because when we hear the Christmas story, it is the KJV that is most often quoted. The Verse Here's Isaiah 9:6 from the KJV: For unto us a child is bor...

Intro Special thank you to everyone who helped!! How will we begin our time here? We will preach Christ from the word. Revelation Luke 13:22 ESV 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. Luke makes clear here what we have repeated several weeks: Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. By this, Luke does not mean that the city itself is in focus as much as Jesus's purpose in going to that city. His impending purpose to die for sin is in view. All of these passages (including today's) aim steadily toward the cross and the cross will help us understand what Jesus is saying and doing. As he journeys, someone asks a question: Luke 13:23 ESV 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, Someone must have been listening carefully to Jesus's teaching along this journey. As I have mentioned, Jesus's teaching in these verses is very direct and convicting. As this man was listening, he came to a reasonable conclusion. Not all the Jewish nation would be saved. Many of God's people among whom he lived had not submitted their lives to the Scriptures and the Lord. So he asks, “will those who are saved be few?” As usual, Jesus has a rich answer that goes far beyond the question that the man asked. Let's take a look at that answer: Luke 13:24 ESV 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Jesus commands us to “strive” to enter the “narrow” door. People would use the word “strive” to describe the activity of an athlete competing for a prize: he's exerting tremendous effort.[1] “Narrow” denotes a constricted entry way which may itself require effort to get through. It would not be wide enough for a group to pass through, but only individuals.[2] What is this “narrow door” that we are to strive to enter? The narrow door is the challenging, direct teaching of Jesus that we have been hearing week after week now. Almost every text has been a call to repentance, to make a complete surrender to Jesus as king above all others. The narrowness of this one door points us to the reality that this is an exclusive path. There is no other way to approach God but through Jesus and the word of Jesus. As I mentioned, this exclusive path is responding rightly to Jesus's teaching. Jesus calls this the most essential thing earlier in this gospel.[3] Luke 10:39 ESV 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. Later Jesus says, Luke 10:41–42 ESV 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” In the time of Christ, they had their Old Testaments (which Jesus referenced often), and the very Words of Jesus that constituted this path to life. Today, we have this book, the Bible, that consists of Jesus's Old Testament, his words while he walked on this Earth, and his Apostle's teaching on his Words. In other words, we can sum up the narrow path on which Jesus is calling us to walk in one question: How are you responding to this book? How you are responding to the words of God will tell you everything you need to know about how you are responding to God himself. How much you weigh and care about what another has said or written clearly reveals your heart toward that person (and an attitude of apathy or uncaring towards the words of others reveals a low esteem of that person). Does the word “strive” describe your life of knowing and living according to this book? Having a genuine, living faith in Christ produces a desperation for his Word and a desire to live according to all it says. Christian, we have to strive to be in this book daily and strive to obey what God is calling us to obey in it. Have you grown lax in spending time in this book or doing what you know it says? What Jesus say is, “strive to enter through the narrow door.” Now, I need to say a word about Christian striving. It's a unique kind of striving that differs from worldly striving. Wordly striving struggles to obtain something it does not have. Christian striving acts out what is already the case. One picture we get of someone in the gospel of Luke of someone who is striving to enter by the narrow way is Mary (she's doing the one necessary thing according to Jesus). And what is her posture? “She sat at the Lord's feet.” That's a strange way to strive isn't it? To be at rest? And yet, that's precisely when the person you are striving to relate to is Jesus. Jesus wants us to pursue him with intentional and real effort. It takes effort to spend time in the Bible and to put it into practice, and that's a good thing. However, our striving does not come from a heart that's anxious, unfulfilled, or uneasy. Why? Because the foundation of our relationship is not our striving to be with him. The foundation of our relationship with him is his life, death, and resurrection for us. That means before we ever start to strive, he accepts us. Before we ever start to struggle, he welcomes us. It's the welcome of Jesus, it's the free forgiveness from him that makes us want to know him more, that makes us want to strive to listen to his book and obey it. Truly receiving the welcome and forgiveness of Christ changes what we want the most and changes what we apply our effort to. The Christian life must be one of effort and striving, but it is never built on the foundation of trying to get into a relationship with God. It is always built on the finished work of Christ and that he has already received us into a relationship with him. This leads us to our main point this morning: Strive to listen to the one who's already accepted you. (Like a son striving to know a Father) And if you are here and you have not fully surrendered to Jesus and trusted him this morning, he is willing to accept you right now if you come to him. Please don't leave here without doing so. Jesus continues with his teaching, Luke 13:24–27 (ESV) 24 For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,' then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.' 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!' Verse 24 has the word “for” in it, which in this case means, “because.” This is the reason we should strive so much to reach total surrender to the words of Jesus. Because many who seek to enter eternal life with God will not be able. Jesus tells us more in verse 25, “When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door,” There is a time where the door is shutting. The pathway that is open for salvation is only a temporary one. It will eventually close, either when your life ends or when Jesus returns. So, don't plan on striving tomorrow, strive today. “and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door saying, ‘Lord, open to us,' then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.'” Those who did not strive in this life will desire to enjoy eternal life with Jesus. Yet they will not be able to obtain it. Jesus will say, “I do not know where you have come from.” Jesus has knowledge of all things, so this is not a lack of awareness. So, he must be speaking of intimate knowledge that happens in a relationship. They lacked an intimate relationship with Jesus. If you lack intimate relationship with Jesus in this life, you will lack intimate relationship with Jesus in the next life too. Only those who know him now will get to know him forever. This often for me can look like overwhelming anxiety. What can keep me from the Word and from surrendering to Jesus is, “Jesus, I have too many things to worry about.” Rather than rising in the morning to surrender fully to Jesus, I spend time worrying about my finances, my relationships, my church, my health, whatever. Yet, at the end of the day, this failure to strive will devastate me if I don't turn from it. Jesus uses the word, “strive” for a reason. It takes real conscious effort to put your bad habits, your idols, and your distractions to death to come and spend time with him, surrendering to every word he has said. Luke 13:26 ESV 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' This group that thought they were Christians, but were in fact not, bring up this objection: “We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.” Their claim is that they associated with Jesus and his followers. Their hope is that they have some form of innocence by association. I was around Jesus's followers and Jesus's teaching. Perhaps that describes you today. Your spiritual hope comes from church attendance and friendships with many Christians. It's easy to think this way. There were points in my life where I have. Thinking that my church attendance and association with God's people is what pleased God. Or perhaps, like these people, you could point to some good deeds you did or organization you were involved with. This things shows I'm a good person and must be right with God. However, it doesn't work like that, Luke 13:27 ESV 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!' Again, Jesus emphasizes, I am not looking for you to have familiarity with my followers, or a list of good deeds, but intimacy with me. He calls them “works of evil.” This is revealing. While there was an outward agreement with Christian principles, there was not a vigorous attempt to put sin to death and live in accordance with the word. The old lifestyle and habits lived on. One commentator made the point that the narrow door would only allow one person to enter at a time.[4] Friends, Jesus doesn't save groups of people at the same time, he saves individuals who surrender to him in trust. He puts those individuals into a family, yet they only enter one at a time. Have you entered yet, just yourself, into a posture of total surrender and listening to Jesus, or are you banking on your association with other Christians? Luke 13:28 ESV 28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. Jesus loves people, so he warns people about what is waiting for them if they won't turn to him. The “weeping and gnashing of teeth” describe the misery of those who die apart from Jesus. There could be nothing worse than spending all of eternity under the judgement of God. And what adds to it is the awareness that they have of missing out on the kingdom of God. Luke says they can see “Abraham and Issac and Jacob.” I want to pause here and clarify: Christian, you have the most important job in the world. Why? Because it's your job to keep this from happening to as many people as possible. That's what we are still on this earth for. This is another reason we have to strive to enter the narrow gate, because if we don't, we won't be able to call other people to do the same. Friends, we cannot give away what we don't possess. Just think about it, if someone was drowning and you jumped in to help them but didn't know how to swim, how would that go? When we strive to enter, we do not only do so for the sake of our own souls, but for the sake of others as well, Then Jesus says, Luke 13:29 ESV 29 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. He's a twist in Jesus's teaching. His primary audience is the Jewish people here. Many of them wrongly thought that their ethnic heritage and religious lifestyle put them in a right relationship with God (innocence by association). However, Jesus just got done teaching that each of them individually must enter by the narrow door, no one, Jew or Gentile, would be saved if they cameto Jesus without striving. No one is born a Christian; all must become Christians. Therefore, many Jews who thought they were in a right relationship with God would be lost. On the other hand, an unexpected group of people would find life instead. The nations who surround Israel, who come from “East and West, and North and South,” who come from pagan cultures, would recline at table in the kingdom of God. Jesus makes this offer to strive to everyone and anyone who hears the gospel. There is no prerequisite to become his child other than complete surrender and trust. As a result, the make-up of heaven would shock an ancient Israelite, who would suspect that mostly Jews would be in the kingdom of God. Still today, God loves to save those far from him and those we don't expect him to. Christian when you reach heaven, you will be surprised at which people you will find there. What's the point? Never give up on anyone and never withhold the gospel from anyone because you don't think they will respond. Jesus loves to upset human expectations. He says as much in the next verse, Luke 13:30 ESV 30 And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” The man comes up to Jesus and asks him, “will those who are saved be few.” Jesus's answer to that question does not seem to be “yes” or “no.” Instead, his answer seems to be, “are you saved”?[5] Jesus isn't worried if you come from a religious background, if you've lived a pretty good life or not, but whether or not you've surrendered to Jesus in trust today. Luke 13:31 ESV 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” Verse 31 starts with “at that very same hour.” The Pharisees, Jewish religious leaders, don't like this message very much. That's not hard to understand why. Jesus just got done saying that many Jews would be lost while those from all kinds of nations would come to life. So, they try to intimidate Jesus and drive him away from his ministry with fear.[6] They say, “Herod wants to kill you.” Which, he probably did. But Jesus refused to bow to intimidation. He has a powerful response: Luke 13:32 ESV 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Jesus responds by calling Herod a “fox.” It's an apt description. Herod is a cunning killer, much like a fox. He's already responsible for the death of John the Baptist in this gospel. Yet, Jesus does not fear his ability to kill him. Jesus says in effect, I have a short time allotted to me to fulfill my ministry and then I will die and rise again. Until I fulfill my purpose, you can't harm me. Similarly church, no one else can kill you or severely hurt you until you finish your purpose from God. If your still breathing, it's because he still has work for you to do and will protect you until it's done. You could die for being a Christian, but not before God says its time. Then Jesus says, Luke 13:33 ESV 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.' Jesus then focuses his death, which will happen, not because it's Herod's plan but because it's God's plan. He mentions that his death place will be in Jerusalem, in line with the long line of prophets that had come from God and the Jewish people have killed. Again, he points out that the Jewish people have a history of rejecting God and his message, not of being in a right relationship with him. Again, he makes clear, it's not those who have a religious past or religious lineage, but those who have truly surrendered who are his own. Then Jesus says, Luke 13:34 ESV 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Jesus now expresses his heart to us in relationship to the lost. He says the name of Jerusalem twice as an expression of deep sadness over the city.[7] Then, he describes his desire to protect and nurture them with the beautiful image of a hen spreading her wings over her children. What was the problem? The Jewish people were not willing. Their hearts stubbornly refused to come to the place of surrender to Jesus. Even right now, Jesus's will is not against anyone here or anyone in this neighborhood: it's us who set our wills against him when we refuse his offer to come to him and live. These verses that reveal the heart of Christ should characterize our own hearts for this neighborhood as we begin church life here. Powderhorn MC got to walk around the neighborhood on Wednesday evening. We met several lovely people; I was blown away by how welcoming they were. And yet, as in the case in much of America today, it's likely that most of them still need to come to Jesus. The godly response to their condition is not indifference, or a sense of superiority, but sorrow. Has God cultivated in your heart yet a sorrow for the lost? I want to encourage us to have a heart for these people who live around this particular building as folks God has placed near our place of worship. That gives us an extra responsibility for their souls. At the very least, I encourage us not to rush in and out of this building on Sundays, but to take our time and to be willing to greet, converse with, and minister to those from the neighborhood we meet. Part of the reason I'm striving to enter the narrow way, fighting to be close to Jesus, is so that when I interact with them, they are experiencing what Jesus is like. As we move into this neighborhood and begin to worship here, should we be joyful or sorrowful? The answer is “yes.” Our hope that we know Jesus and will forever should create a wellspring of hope and joy in our hearts. The fact that so many others don't yet should lead to sorrow for them. And the combination should be a bitter-sweetness about us where we are both filled with joy and sorrow all together. I imagine that's what Jesus was like and our emotional life should reflect as well. Luke 13:35 ESV 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' ” “Your house is forsaken.” Jesus describes the true emptiness of a city or a person who lives apart from him, no matter how happy or prosperous they might seem. “I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” No person or city will get Jesus unless they want Jesus. That's true for Jerusalem and that's true for Corcoron. Church the only way we can help others want Jesus is to enjoy him so much that they want him also. [1] Vincent, M. R. (1887). Word studies in the New Testament (Vol. 1, p. 376). New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. [2] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000). A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature (3rd ed., p. 942). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. [3] I believe this thought was inspired by a thought in this commentary: Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Vol. 2, p. 113). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. [4] Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000). A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature (3rd ed., p. 942). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. [5] Bock, D. L. (1996). Luke: 9:51–24:53 (Vol. 2, p. 1241). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. [6] John Calvin, John Calvin: Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke - Volume 2 - Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org). [7] Biblical Studies Press. (2005). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press.

“Many are alienated from the Gospel, because it is not everywhere in favor, but is on the contrary rejected by most men. … Christ is peculiarly the stone of salvation honored by God, first so designated by Jacob in his deathbed prophecy.” (FROM: Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871))Please visit our Outreach Web site! ~ https://unchurched.site123.meVisit our Web site for all the updated links to 25 of our Pod-Cast Hosts!We are also pleased to announce we have fixed our issues with PodBean. All our episodes can be found on PodBean here: https://is.gd/Nqeh3BAlso, our Amazon Pod-Cast Host no longer requires a Log-In! Simply follow our link and enjoy! Our Amazon link is: https://is.gd/4dkaPFOn Social Media we are found on Diaspora*, with a Log-In. We are also found on our Public page at Tumblr. A Log-In is required to view more.Introduction ~ About Us, Who We Are: https://is.gd/SdjAd9How-To Be Saved: https://is.gd/5TGw9uShort Links Provided by: https://is.gd“End Times” and “Benediction” A “Barking Squirrel Production” Copyright: 2018 ~ All Rights ReservedSeries: What We Need To Know or Reaffirm Session: 2021-0802 Episode: 32 Copyright: 2021TAGS: #Gospel #Christ #New-birth #Joy #Holiness~Pastor JohnThe Church of the Un-Churched Our Home Page! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zechariah has prophetic visions for the Jews, including the book with the seven seals.  Zechariah 5:1-14; 6:1-15; 7:1-14; 8:1-23, Commentaries:  Matthew Henry, Jamison, Fausset, Brown, and Adam Clarke

"Si tales sufrimientos caen sobre el inocente, el mismo Cordero de Dios, ¿qué les espera a los que provocan las llamas?" (Fausset & Brown)

There is a difference between the two books of God (God's volume of self-revelations…verse 7 introduces us to Volume Two of God's revelation—“the law of the Lord.” Both volumes glorify God and inspire the worship of thoughtful persons. His Word reveals Him as the One who enters into covenant relationship with His people. God's work reveal His knowledge and power but His Word reveals His love and grace. Scientific truth may stimulate our intellect but spiritual truth convicts our heart and conscience! Public hate as we are seeing today, is not the way of God. Jesus set the example by even washing Judas' feet with the other disciples, knowing that Judas was his enemy…that's how you love your enemy. In my experience, it's easier to "Agape" someone you dislike (or who dislikes you) when you pray for them. Because when you pray for them, God often opens your heart to seeing people the way that God sees them, rather than the way you see them. Your friends will not point out your faults, but your enemies will. Your enemies will help you see what needs to be changed in your life while your friends will overlook your faults. Resource: 1. Timothy Keller, an American pastor. He's a theologian, and Christian apologist. He's the chairman and co-founder of Redeemer City to City, which trains pastor for service in around the world. 2. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the whole bible. 3. Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary 4. NLT study bible notes 5. Openbible.info 6. Doug Fields, youth pastor at Mariner Church, Irvine, CA, service on 122321 9:30am service 7. William MacDonald bible commentary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ray-martinez7/message

Lesson 6 – Interpreting the Scriptures How We Understand the Bible 1. God's Part – Illumination 2. Man's Part – Interpretation Principles of Interpretation 1. Interpret Literally 2. Discover the Author's Intent 3. Consider Context My Most Frequently Used Bible Aids: • blueletterbible.org – Strongs Concordance for understanding of original languages – Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) for cross-reference – Matthew Henry Commentary – Charles Spurgeon's Notes – David Guzik Commentary – Jamison, Fausset, Brown Commentary • biblegateway.com – Believer's Bible Commentary – John MacArthur Commentary • Warren Wiersbe Commentary • Halley's Bible Handbook

To us weak and feeble people, we can find strength in the Lord. This is one of His attributes, and we as His people, therefore, should put our trust in Him, and look to Him in aid (https://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Cor%2012.9 (2 Corinthians 12:9)). We see, in addition to this verse, in https://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Cor%2012.9 (2 Corinthians 12:9) that we have no might in ourselves, but “in Him [we] have strength and He ‘increases' that strength.” (Jamieson, Fausset, Brown). So as you're going about your day, remember that in tough and trying times like these, when we feel weak, to put our trust in the Lord. Although our world as we know it has changed, God remains the same (https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Heb%2013.8 (Hebrews 13:8); https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Mal%203.6 (Malachi 3:6); https://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%201.17 (James 1:17); https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ps%2090.2 (Psalm 90:2); https://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%201.1 (John 1:1)).

In this episode, we step into the story of the Samaritan Woman who speaks with Jesus at Jacob's Well near the town of Sychar. She has a thirst, a desire for 'more,' and encounters the One who can fill both of those deep needs in her life. This one is for anyone with questions, anyone whose mouth often gets ahead of them, and anyone who desires more from this life. Follow @Podcast_Parables on Instagram! --- Resource List Text- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%204&version=NIV;CSB Background Info - https://www.gotquestions.org/woman-at-the-well.html Commentary - Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (Vol. 2, p. 133). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. --- Partners Courtney Lee (Host) Instagram | Newsletter Ellie Powers (Musical Content) YouTube | Instagram | Blog McKenzi Gordon ~ Restless Pursuit Creations (Art) Instagram | to order prints from today's episode email restless.pursuit.creations@gmail.com Anchor.fm (Platform) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastparables/support

Ezra 7:6-10 ESV 6 this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that the Lord, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him. 7 And there went up also to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king, some of the people of Israel, and some of the priests and Levites, the singers and gatekeepers, and the temple servants. 8 And Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king. 9 For on the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was on him. 10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. EZRA AND GOD'S LAW. As a scribe, Ezra was skilled in the law of Moses. This did not merely signify a speedy writer or an excellent penman, but one who was eminently skillful in expounding the law. As explained further by Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R. and Brown, David, “The term “scribe” does not mean merely a penman, nor even an attorney well versed in forms of law and skilled in the method of preparing public or private deeds. He was a rabbi, or doctor, learned in the Mosaic law, and in all that related to the civil and ecclesiastical polity and customs of the Hebrew people. Scribes of this description possessed great authority and influence (compare Matthew 23:25; Mark 12:28).” The Lord needs learned persons like Ezra only if their hearts are right like his. ‘For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.'[v.10] The key was that the law of the Lord he knew in his head was also imbedded in his heart so that he desired to actualize the same through his hands. Then and only then, that he became an effective teacher to others. As this true saying goes, “We can teach by what we say, more by what we do but most by who we are.” Certainly, he has had this heart even way before the Lord had brought them back to Jerusalem. Only the sailboats with its sail spread is able to catch the wind, isn't it? The Lord is looking for ready hearts for Him to use. Thus, Paul had advised us, saying, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” [2 Tim 2:21] How we wish to see more ‘Ezra-like' believers among ourselves, today. A kind of believer whose “delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” [Psa 1:2] Indeed, he is “the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” [Jas 1:25] The hand of the Lord his God would be upon him as Ezra. [v.6] ------------------------- Visit our website and FOLLOW Gospel Light Filipino on YouTube and Facebook.

As we open the eighth chapter of John together, let me acknowledge that the first 11 verses along with the last one of the previous chapter is among the passages most argued about by New Testament textual scholars. Very simply, their contention has to do with whether this section is inspired, and if so, where it belongs in the Gospels.Now, I don't consider myself qualified to comment on this debate. So, I rely on the hard work of others with far better credentials to explore the issue. And I find Jameison, Fausset, and Brown to be very thorough, balanced, cogent, and scholarly. I agree with their assessment that although the arguments to the contrary are worth exploring, the evidence for considering these verses as Scripture and rightly located is conclusive.So, with that said, let's dive in. And I'd like to start by considering verses 1 and 2. Here we're told that after spending the night under the stars on the Mount of Olives, Jesus entered the Temple early the next morning, sat down, and taught a crowd of people who had gathered.Oh, I wish I could have been there. Don't you? I can't imagine anything better than to have had the opportunity to start the day in the presence of Jesus, who was seated among them – not postured for just putting in an appearance before rushing off to more important things – and with loving patience, pouring out his heart into theirs. Oh my gosh! It moves me now to think of it.But wait a minute. Hasn't the Lord invited each of us to enter this scene every day of our lives? Doesn't Revelation 3:20 articulate this standing offer? And what about Matthew 6:6 where we're welcomed to regularly encounter him not just in a crowd but in the privacy of the secret place?Perhaps the heart-yearning these verses stir in me isn't really about the possibility of being with Jesus in this way but about the missed opportunities. Sadly, I often make the choice to begin my day without him. How about you?It may not be morning where you are as you hear this, but it's not too late to start the rest of the day with him. Let's do what we can to make that happen. Mute the phone, step away from the desk, grab a Bible, find a crevasse of solitude, and sit with him while he infuses our lives with his.

In this episode, Jamal, looks into 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 in an attempt to help us see what was important concerning eating foods sacrificed to idols along with its effects on the weak. How are we to apply the "knowledge", that we have, dealing with so-called idols? Prescribed Truth Podcast | Episode 71 Commentaries used in today's show from Logos Bible software: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible" - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown "Faith Life Study Bible" - Context Studies - Logic Of Idolatry by MICHAEL S. HEISER   JOIN ME ON PATREON for just $1 or more per month https://www.patreon.com/prescribedtruth Make a one-time donation via streamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/prescribedtruth Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/FEKSv4t Gospel Tracts from 5 Solas Ministry: https://5solasministries.com/collections/gospel-tracts Prescribed Truth Merchandise: https://www.teechip.com/stores/prescribedtruth To connect with Prescribed Truth: Send questions via text or voicemail to 801-980-6333 or email me at prescribed.truth@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bandy_jamal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescribedtruthapologetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_prescribedtruth

In this episode, Jamal, looks into 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 in an attempt to help us see what was important concerning eating foods sacrificed to idols along with its effects on the weak. How are we to apply the "knowledge", that we have, dealing with so-called idols? Prescribed Truth Podcast | Episode 71 Commentaries used in today's show from Logos Bible software: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible" - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown "Faith Life Study Bible" - Context Studies - Logic Of Idolatry by MICHAEL S. HEISER   JOIN ME ON PATREON for just $1 or more per month https://www.patreon.com/prescribedtruth Make a one-time donation via streamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/prescribedtruth Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/FEKSv4t Gospel Tracts from 5 Solas Ministry: https://5solasministries.com/collections/gospel-tracts Prescribed Truth Merchandise: https://www.teechip.com/stores/prescribedtruth To connect with Prescribed Truth: Send questions via text or voicemail to 801-980-6333 or email me at prescribed.truth@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bandy_jamal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescribedtruthapologetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_prescribedtruth

aptize 1.     A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth Webster's 1828 Dictionary Baptism 1. The application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is usually performed by sprinkling or immersion. Fausset's Bible Dictionary Baptism Baptisms in the sense of purifications were common in the Old Testament The "divers washings" (Greek "baptisms") are mentioned in Heb_9:10, and "the doctrine of baptisms," Heb_6:2. The plural" baptisms" is used in the wider sense, all purifications by water; as of the priest's hands and feet in the laver outside before entering the tabernacle, in the daily service (Exo_30:17-21); of the high priest's flesh in the holy place on the day of atonement (Lev_16:23); of persons ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 14; 15; Lev_16:26-28; Lev_17:15; Lev_22:4-6), a leper, one with an issue, one who ate that which died of itself, one who touched a dead body, the one who let go the scape-goat or buried the ashes of the red heifer, of the people before a religious festival (Exo_19:10; Joh_11:55). The high priest's consecration was threefold: by baptism, unction, and sacrifice (Exo_29:4; Exo_40:12-15; Leviticus 8). Act 13:24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.  

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Fausset's Bible Dictionary Baptism Baptisms in the sense of purifications were common in the Old Testament The "divers washings" (Greek "baptisms") are mentioned in Heb_9:10, and "the doctrine of baptisms," Heb_6:2. The plural" baptisms" is used in the wider sense, all purifications by water; as of the priest's hands and feet in the laver outside before entering the tabernacle, in the daily service (Exo_30:17-21); of the high priest's flesh in the holy place on the day of atonement (Lev_16:23); of persons ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 14; 15; Lev_16:26-28; Lev_17:15; Lev_22:4-6), a leper, one with an issue, one who ate that which died of itself, one who touched a dead body, the one who let go the scape-goat or buried the ashes of the red heifer, of the people before a religious festival (Exo_19:10; Joh_11:55). The high priest's consecration was threefold: by baptism, unction, and sacrifice (Exo_29:4; Exo_40:12-15; Leviticus 8).

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"The same God Who begins must Himself complete the work." (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown) Has God given you "an open and effectual door"? Have you quit the "work of faith" due to the "many adversaries"? God is saying to you today - "Get up! Start again! My power began the work, and My power will carry on and perfect it. The 'door" is still open. Finish the task! Work until I - Alpha and Omega - the First and the Last - shut the 'door.' "