Podcasts about gideon bible

In the last episode, I ended with this statement, “I read the Bible for the first time when I was in jail.” Maybe you have heard the details about that crazy story. But when I told the Christian ladies at the meeting in Berlin, they were shocked. Of all places to read the Bible, this was not what they were expecting to hear. I told them that I had grown up going to church every week with my family. My parents, had even given me a Bible with my name, on it for my birthday. I believed that it was God's word, but I had never read it in away, that touched my soul. One part of that story I hadn't told the ladies, was that Thomas and I, were reading a different Bible at that time. It was popular in the hippie movement, and was called the “Aquarian Gospel”, meaning a new age religion. It told of a spiritual man, who was not God's son, but had super powers. One time when I read it, I got a migraine headache, so I never read it again. I put it aside. On the nightstand, by the bed in the women's correctional facility, was a Gideon Bible. When I read about Jesus, the words seemed to light up on the page. This cannot be explained except to say that God, in His great mercy, was beginning to open my eyes to the truth.

Often, when you check out of a hotel, you might feel like you're getting a little extra value by taking home those complimentary shampoos and conditioners. I'm definitely guilty of stocking up! But there's something else you might not realize you can take: the Gideon Bible. Unlike towels and robes, these Bibles are meant to be taken if they can be of use. The Gideons place them in rooms exactly for that purpose: to spread the word, and they'll replace any that are taken. So, grabbing one on your way out isn't stealing - it's encouraged if it helps share the message!

In this sermon, Youth and Creative Pastor Phillip Brown delves into Gideon's journey from fear to faith. Gideon's story highlights his struggle with doubt and his need for reassurance from God. Despite this, God remains patient and supportive, using Gideon's weaknesses to demonstrate His own strength and faithfulness. The "threshing floor" serves as a powerful metaphor for overcoming doubt and embracing divine purpose. This message encourages believers to view themselves through God's eyes, trust in His calling, and find peace in their God-given identity, regardless of personal fears and challenges.

In this hour, Patrick tackles some important listener questions. Lois shares a challenging encounter with a member of Gideons International and seeks advice on how to handle religious confrontations gracefully. Guadalupe, an altar server and convert, asks crucial questions about safety with church candles and the validity of her baptism. Patrick provides actionable steps and resources to help navigate these situations.   Marie - Can I let a gay couple, and their adopted daughter, stay in my home? (00:47) JoAnn - I just heard Gary's call and it made me realize all of the things that we suffer which I didn't think of. Relevant Radio makes such a difference. (09:40) Trip (email) – After making the Sign of the Cross in public, I sometimes see people looking at me. Rose – What is a Monstrance encased in a wooden box called? When was Mary assumed into Heaven? (14:13) Lois - How do I reply with a letter to someone who talked about the Gideon Bible and started attacking the Catholic Church when he knew I was Catholic? (22:11) Guadalupe – Is it okay to use oil candles or do we have to use bees wax? (30:15) Nick - I am going to be meeting with some elders from the Baptist Church soon. One of the people is Non-Denominational. What is the difference between Denominational and Non-denominational? (37:24) Anthony - Why is going to confession just once a year a stipulation? (45:33) Starr - I am decorating an altar for the Eucharist Pilgrimage. What should the focus be?

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we interview Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) William “Buck” Buckingham who throughout his career flew the C-17 Spec Ops, C-130J initial cadre, C-32 (Boeing 757) at the 89th Air Wing.  Episode Notes: Background: Navy Enlisted 1990, Embry Riddle AFROTC, Laughlin Pilot Training, C-17 Spec Ops & Weapons School, CJSC, ACSC Testimony: Refining process in bootcamp. Personal encounter with God (through Gideon Bible on aircraft carrier) in April 1992 then whole family came to Christ after him. Deviated from faith during Air Force career and went through a divorce and came back to place of repentance. Successes and failures:  Parallels between teaching and applying the Word and instructing in aviation.  Personal trauma with older daughter after divorce. Must trust God in the brokenness in family. Lots of alcohol consumption while traveling on high-dollar accounts. When we gain success and power by God's grace, we tend to become prideful. Became distracted by work and began drinking to numb marital challenges at home. Broke down in 2015 when daughter alienated by fallout of divorce. Calling: We were created for one purpose: worship. We get worship wrong which lead to all kinds of consequences. Called to ministry to trauma cases. People who are contrite in heart are closer to God than those who are self-righteous (the Pharisees). Psalm 51:17. Secular counseling programs don't go deep enough to really deal with the heart issues underlying addiction. Core issue of addiction was that God was not #1.  Favorite Books of the Bible: Philippians 2:12 work out salvation in fear and trembling, because God is working through us for His joy. Daily Spiritual Growth: 0400 reading Bible for 2 hours. Need quiet in the mornings: Lamentations 3:23. Spiritual experience to wake up unhurried early and see creation anticipate dawn. Becoming Biblically literate with “spiritual breakfast” Advice:  Look to warriors of the faith like Joshua. Seek the Lord daily. God's people are all over the world and He has us in our current position for a purpose. Be focused on where you are at the time. Be the change. Don't get pulled into the distraction. Our purpose in life is to worship God first and foremost. God' word will help us live our best life. Contact Buck: jherc06@gmail.com  Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God's character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today: ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

Title by Ryan Patterson Old dog, Gideon Bible has a story to share with younger pups Rocksteady and Bebop. The heavy implications are that the two of them may not be 'good dogs'. This difficult news sends them on a journey - but when a plan to poop in the mayor's office get's complicated, they realise they may have strayed too far from the 'very cool dog' lifestyle. Song Title: "Not Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats", "A Bad Dog", "What've You Done Lately?", "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom a Boomer", "Just Be Good Bebop", "Very Cool Dog Ball" Wanna show Impromptunes some financial love? Check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/impromptunes Cast: Emmet Nichols, Jacob Kuek, Jaron Why and David Peake on keys. Teched and Edited by Morgan Phillips

A jazz singer, entertainer, writer and artist discovers the lordship of Jesus as a result of reading a hotel-placed Gideon Bible and it literally changes her world within an instant. This is just the beginning of an extraordinary life and career when God uses a vessel like Tempe Brown.  Host, Sue Duffield has known Tempe for well over forty years and she'll quickly tell you - Tempe's influence and inspiration has had a major impact on her own speaking and singing. This episode is such a fun and interactive dialogue between two Holy Spirit-driven women who know no obstacle in sharing Jesus. Tempe has authored several books and recorded studio albums, while also a regional speaker/trainer for Stonecroft Ministries (www.stonecroft.org), guiding women to live out their extraordinary purpose and calling.  https://www.facebook.com/tempe.brown tempejbrown@aol.com www.sueduffield.com    

In this episode, Nate explains why some Christian readers are the worst: they love to demand that he sell chicken sandwiches with a side of Gideon Bible in the french-fry box. But Nate's trying to sell the best chicken sandwich & fries he can... he gives away Bibles elsewhere, including in this podcast. This episode is about when / why you might choose to have your characters in fiction pray -- and when you might not. You'll also get some key insights into rhetoric: who are you, who are you writing for, and where do you want to get them. And also some really interesting thoughts comparing Nate's characters to those in the Christian movie "The War Room" (about prayer). #SASF #StoriesAreSoulFood #NDWilson #BrianKohl #AmWriting #ChristianFiction #WarRoom

In this episode, Nate explains why some Christian readers are the worst: they love to demand that he sell chicken sandwiches with a side of Gideon Bible in the french-fry box. But Nate's trying to sell the best chicken sandwich & fries he can... he gives away Bibles elsewhere, including in this podcast. This episode is about when / why you might choose to have your characters in fiction pray -- and when you might not. You'll also get some key insights into rhetoric: who are you, who are you writing for, and where do you want to get them. And also some really interesting thoughts comparing Nate's characters to those in the Christian movie "The War Room" (about prayer). #SASF #StoriesAreSoulFood #NDWilson #BrianKohl #AmWriting #ChristianFiction #WarRoom

A requiem for the Gideon Bible? Frances Jaeger says hotel nightstands will never be the same.

Her Brother Went To War To Fight For His Country - She Stayed Home To Fight For His Business - She Was Her Brother's Keeper When Maggie McTigg's brother Michael McTigg went off to fight in World War II, he left his taxicab company in her hands, as the only member of the family with a lick of business sense, he asked her to keep it running while he was gone. Maggie took it as a sacred trust, her own contribution to the war efforts, and resolved that it would still be operating when the conflict was over, he was finally demobbed and returned home – no matter what it took and what she had to do. Since most men were off fighting, she hired women drivers to fill their slots, and when she found out how the drunken men they picked up after hours acted, Maggie hired the toughest women she could find to drive – and that settled the late-night male passengers down more than a bit. When the rival cab company, run by mobsters, started sabotaging her brother's taxies, Maggie fought fire with fire, and the rival's cabs were out of commission for days. But when a man was gunned down just outside her office over "more than five and less than ten millions," Maggie wonders if at last she might be getting in over her head – just how far will a woman go to keep her soldier brother's heritage alive for him until a war is over? Meet Maggie McTigg, an outspoken, zany, endearing and fearless woman, and a classic Kelland heroine. And a typical cast of offbeat Kelland characters: Dougall Maibe, who kept turning up at Maggie's with sandwiches and coffee, after every disturbing event; but was he there because he caused the events, was trying to stop them – or was just fascinated by Maggie? Toots, Maggie's best friend and self-elected bodyguard of pugilistic ambitions, who could lift a filled steamer trunk with one arm and yearned to change the fact that through throughout history "menfolks had hogged all the slugging." Sime McCarthy, hoodlum on the rise, had an interest in every illicit activity in town and an eye on taking over the mob, and wasn't beneath solving his problems with guns – not even when the problem was a woman. The mysterious passenger, identity unknown who left behind a brief case containing a Gideon Bible, a clipping from a New York newspaper, a photograph of a scantily dressed woman, a 32-caliber automatic – and a clue to the location of loot worth "more than five and less than ten million" dollars. Anton Marsayrik, a leader of men, the many refugee Carpathian glass blowers who had come to work a local factory – he knew a kindness when he saw it. Paddy the Mop, leader of the town's large Irish population, who believed "a little honest graft from pavin' streets or erectin' the county buildin' does small harm" – but considered Sime McCarthy and killing beyond the pale. Eugene, he thought of himself as his boss' trained snake, and his gun as the fangs, he dreamed of putting a bullet into Maggie – he'd never seen Toots wield a steamer trunk. Powell Lee Coffin, high-class criminal, who fell genuinely in love with Maggie, she knew he was sincere when he asked her to sail around the world with him as "a kind of high-class hussy." Another suspenseful, pixilated, classic romantic Kelland thriller from the pages of the legendary Saturday Evening Post, never before reprinted – first time in book form!

"The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein, (Psalms 24:1).

Learn the dynamics of faith and family for a Jew who follows Jesus Susan Perlman interviews Murray Tilles of Light of Messiah Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. He tells the story of how reading a Gideon Bible in a motel changed his life, and the dynamics of keeping his Jewish identity while serving Yeshua the Messiah. Reconciliation comes in a variety of ways, and from his first-hand experience, Murray explores how to accomplish this in our families. For more information about Light of Messiah Ministries and the work they do, https://lightofmessiah.org/ If you have questions or comments, please email us at schmooze@twojewsschmooze.org Listen to more topics about Messianic Judaism and how that works in our world at our podcast: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/two-jews-schmooze For our blog on other topics at https://www.facebook.com/TwoJewsSchmooze   Hosts' Bio: Susan Perlman Susan Perlman is one of the founders of the modern-day Jews for Jesus organization.  A first-generation Jewish believer in Jesus from Brooklyn, New York, she's a sought-after speaker and seasoned writer. Susan pioneered their evangelistic publication for Jewish seekers and currently is in the global role of Chief Partnership Officer for the ministry. working with like-minded groups who want to connect Jewish people to Jesus. She's authored two messianic coloring books and is part of the Executive Leadership Team of Jews for Jesus.   Murray Tilles Murray has worked to share Jesus with the Jewish community for 35 years, spending six years as a staff worker with the ministry of Jews for Jesus. He and his wife, Alana, have ministered in thousands of churches in all 48 continental United States as well as in Canada, South Africa, England, and Israel. God has been faithful, as many Jewish people have come to know their Messiah through Murray's work. Murray has earned an M. Div. and an M.A. in Counseling from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL.

Origin of the Gideon Bible, music from M545, a review of Leinenkugel's Northwoods Amber, and an interview with Sunshine Brewing Company.

This feels like a pivotal moment. Four years ago, legendary environmentalist, activist, entrepreneur and author, Paul Hawken, compiled the best-selling book Drawdown, a comprehensive plan for reversing global warming. That book changed the world in many ways. And his new one, the sequel to Drawdown, is creating another big wave. It's called Regeneration: Ending the climate crisis in one generation, and just one week out, it's already #6 in the New York Times best-seller list. Regeneration is billed as the first book to describe the burgeoning regeneration movement spreading rapidly around the world. And like Drawdown, it doesn't end at the book. The not-for-profit Regeneration organisation is developing an extraordinary set of online guides and resources, teaching materials and media productions to assist our efforts, whoever and wherever we are. If Drawdown was what-could-be-done, Regeneration is how-to-get-it-done. And that's in a context where we're still going backwards in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, our health, and other critical crises. And, most people in the world remain disengaged. So how do we change this? How do we, as this one generation, engage the majority of humanity and fundamentally shift our collective course? Paul and I recorded our first extended conversation together in a Melbourne warehouse in 2018. Join us again, connecting from the Kimberley to California, for a deeply felt, direct and uplifting conversation on Regeneration. More on Paul and Drawdown: Drawdown was a NYT bestseller, is published in 14 languages, has been used by heads of state, is part of the curriculum on every grade level from 4th grade to MIT graduate school, and is placed in a New Zealand hotel chain alongside the Gideon Bible. Drawdown named the goal. Before the book was published, the goal and word were not mentioned in climate literature. The term drawdown is now in generic use, employed and referred to thousands of times a day, and the book's conclusions became the “bible” for over a trillion dollars of funds managed by numerous financial institutions. Paul Hawken is a bestselling author of eight books that have been published in thirty languages in more than fifty countries and have sold more than two million copies. Hawken is a renowned lecturer who has keynoted conferences and led workshops on the impact of commerce upon the environment, and has consulted with governments and corporations throughout the world. This conversation was recorded on 30 September 2021 (Australian time), with thanks to the team at the Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation. Title slide image: Regeneration book cover. Music: The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Tune accompanying the introduction is by Jeremiah Johnson We Can Change the World (The Regeneration Song), by AY Young and Jonathan Russell of The Head & The Heart Get more: A special extra to this episode, where we deep-dive into some of the key themes of Regeneration - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/096-extra-a-deep-dive-into-regeneration Regeneration, the not-for-profit organisation, including NEXUS and how to get hold of the book - https://regeneration.org/ The video of the preview performance of AY Young's Regeneration anthem featured in the podcast - https://regeneration.org/news/210915-we-can-change-world-regeneration-anthem More on Paul Hawken, including his full catalogue of books - https://paulhawken.com/ To listen to Paul and I speak back in 2018, head to episodes 13 and 14. I particularly recommend episode 13, on his life story - from being an 18 year old with Martin Luther King through to Drawdown. Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. Please consider joining them by becoming a donor or patron of the podcast. Just head to the website at https://www.regennarration.com/support, and follow the prompts. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.

In this episode, Annie shares parallels between experiences from her life alongside the parable of the sower in Luke 8 of the Bible. She explains how the soil of her heart went through all the stages Jesus describes, from receiving scripture she heard as a 5-year-old to the hardening of her heart following abuse and mistreatment. Hear how this parable — read in a Gideon Bible amid her life of prostitution — changed everything. This is a powerful reminder of God's ability to reach us wherever we are, so be sure to tune in!For more information about Annie Lobert visit www.hookersforjesus.orgFacebook @AnnielobertInstagram @AnnielobertTwitter @Annielobert See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Dear friend Jan Wassenaar passed into the arms of Jesus this past Thursday. Jan was prepared for heaven. I was so very blessed to know this man of God. I had the blessing to meet Jan a couple of times when I would return to Windom, Minnesota to do Revival services. One time Jan invited me to his apartment and I heard his life story! (Picture above of Jan speaking to me and Shari Johnson of West Virginia who took part in the Revival Services) So fascinating! What a wonderful family based on the Word of God. I was friends with Jan’s son Rudy and daughter Rita in high school. Rudy passed away at a young age in a farm accident. Rita wrote this to me after Jan passed away, “In cleaning out his clothes, he had a Gideon Bible and a track in each pocket.” What do you carry in your pockets? What do you share with the world? Do you share JESUS with everyone? Jan carried out THE GREAT COMMISSION until the day the LORD called him home. I am sure those that cared for dear Jan at the end of his life surely have heard a lot abut JESUS! How about you and me? This is one of the key reasons I adored Jan, he was not bashful about sharing Jesus, and he did it in a loving way. Jan’s life preached to me! True servanthood. What Jan did in his life is eternal works for our LORD. Nothing else matters.

A bored salesman spending the night in a lonely hotel room decides to take a few moments to read some passages from the Gideon Bible in his nightstand. This small decision results in major complications including robbery, murder, pursuit and even death -- all taking place in and around New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Sam Pierce is very good as Mr Cumming, the average man caught in an extraordinary circumstance. Who are the people trying to kill him. And why? Mark this episode as a top-notch thriller, much in the style of a classic Hitchcock film. Well worth a listen! Featuring: Sam Pierce, Nannette Boardman, Ben Wright, Joseph Kearns, Jeff Corey, Mary Shipp, Wally Maher, Lou Krugman Original Air Date: August 30, 1951 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Hello and welcome to Lechem Panim. If you have been following our study of the book of Acts, you will know that for the past several weeks we have been taking a look at chapter 4, in which Peter and John find and heal a crippled beggar outside of the temple gate. And seeing the crowds that gathered around them as a result of that miracle, they use it as a launching point to tell them about Jesus, in whose name the miracle was performed. And they're proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. Now the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees don't appreciate that; because remember the Sadducees rejected the concept of a resurrection and an afterlife); and so they seize Peter and John, hold them in custody until the following day, and then make them stand before the Jewish religious court known as the Sanhedrin, the members of whom were supposed to be the keepers of truth in the land. And yet here we find them ignoring the truth; being unwilling to follow where the evidence pointed because of what it would mean for their own personal worldview. And we see in the text that they are not even willing to deal with the evidence. They choose to ignore it. And they resolve amongst themselves to try to silence Peter and John. So they threaten them and order them to no longer preach or teach in the name of Jesus. Satan's Strategy— And you know, that is what Satan always does; he seeks to stifle the Gospel by getting Christians to remain silent. And sadly, this often works. Christians have often allowed themselves to become the “silent witnesses” of the Church, even in a day and age of unparalleled freedom (at least here in the United States). And I just wonder “Why is that?” Why are we so reluctant and timid when it comes to sharing the Gospel? Penn Jillette's Encounter With A Christian— Recently I re-watched a video of famous magician Penn Jillette as he shared about his encounter with a man who sought to give him a Gideon Bible and to share with Him the good news of the Gospel of Christ. And Penn of course is a stout atheist. But in this video he shared about his encounter with this Christian and what an impact this man had on him in the few moments he had contact with him. And he said this. “…I don't respect people who don't proselytize. I don't respect that at all. If you believe that there's a heaven and hell and people could be going to hell or not getting eternal life or whatever and you think that “well it's not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward.” And atheists who think that people shouldn't proselytize; just leave me alone; just keep your religion to yourself. How much do you have to hate someone to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate somebody to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them that. I mean if I believed beyond a shadow of a doubt that a truck was coming at you and you didn't believe it; that truck was bearing down on you; there's a certain point where I tackle you; and this is more important than that….This guy was a really good guy. He was polite, and honest, and sane; and he cared enough about me to proselytize and give me a bible…”. Albert Camus— I love what [the existential philosopher Albert Camus said, “What the world expects of Christians is that Christians should speak out, loud and clear … in such a way that never a doubt, never the slightest doubt, could arise in the heart of the simplest man.” They Cared Enough— Part of the reason Peter and John were unwilling to comply was because they cared enough about the people they were ministering to to take a stand. Why? Souls were at stake. And so they chose to openly defy the Sanhedrin. It says in… Acts 4:19-20 (ESV)— 19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” Commanded to Proclaim— Now one of the key prerequisites to Peter and John openly choosing to disobey these authorities was that they had a clear inarguable command from Jesus Himself to proclaim the Gospel. It says in… Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)— 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Standing on The Word— And similarly, if we are going to take a stand, we need to do so being sure that we are following the clear directive of the Word of God. This is especially important when we are challenging the authority of our government. We need to be sure that we are standing not on the basis of our own perspective or our own righteous indignation, but on the clear teaching of the Word of God. And I say this because there are many groups today that seek to oppose and defy government. But they do so on the basis of what they think is right or wrong (or merely on what is popular at the time) rather than on the basis of what the Word of God says. How to Stand— Now while at times it is important and necessary for Christians to practice "civil disobedience", we need also to understand how to do so while still living out the teaching and principles of scripture. Peter and John were obviously not the first ones to take a stand for what they knew was right. Think of the Jewish midwives in Exodus 1 who refused to follow the command of Pharaoh to (when delivering the Hebrew babies and if they see that the baby is a boy, to) kill it because of the (what was perceived to be) the overpopulation of the Jews. Or think about Moses' parents who hid their child against the edict of the king (Hebrews 11:23). Or you might think of Daniel, who resolved not to eat the king's food in Daniel 1, or later in chapter 6 when he refuses to cease praying to his God and pray only to the king. Daniel's three friends, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (also known as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) also took a stand and refused to pray to the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had made of himself and commanded that all should worship (Daniel 3). Now on the surface their protesting might look similar to other modern protests. But when we look closely, we see that each of these biblical characters were operating on a specific set of principles. The midwives who refused to murder the Hebrew babies did so out of a recognition that to do so would go against God Himself. That is what it means when it says in Exodus 1:17 (and please note carefully how it opens; it says)... Exodus 1:17 (ESV)— 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. Fearing God— You see, they feared God, which meant they knew where He stood on the issue of the sanctity of human life and therefore chose to act in alignment with His will rather than Pharaoh's. Moses' parent's no doubt refused for similar reasons. Daniel refused to eat the king's food for reasons that are highly debated; we don't know all the reasons. Some have suggested that it was because the food was not kosher; some have suggested that it was food that had been offered to idols; others say that it merely represented Nebuchadnezzar's overall attempt to get these young men to acknowledge that he was the center of their lives; replacing their former God. Or it may have been a combination of those three. But regardless, Daniel knew where God stood on the issue and therefore he knew both where he stood and what he needed to do (or not do). And later Daniel couldn't worship the king and Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah would not fall down and worship the statue of Nebuchadnezzar because they knew… Exodus 20:2-3 (ESV)— 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 34:14 (ESV)— 14 (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God), Now in a similar way Peter and John knew they could not obey the command given them to not speak of Jesus and the resurrection because of how it went against what Christ had so clearly commanded them to do. And so (at least in this instance) it would have been wrong for them to obey. An Integral Conviction— But note something else about each of these examples of conscientious objectors given to us in the Old Testament. Not only were all of them obeying the clear directives of God given to them in scripture, but they also protested out of a conviction that touched every area of their lives rather than just manifesting itself when it came to that particular issue. Does that make sense? Unrighteous Protest— For example, take the man who has no qualm about cheating on his taxes, cheating on exams, driving while drunk, or beating his wife but who (for whatever reason) is suddenly moved to take a stand against police brutality. Now there may be a place for that kind of protest; and there is a right way to do that, but you see there is a lack of integrity in the whole of that person's life that gives credibility to that particular area in which he is choosing to take his stand. And sadly we often see a lack of integrity in much of the mob violence taking place today. Somebody who loots and burns is obviously NOT demonstrating the righteousness of their cause. No, it is the righteous people who seem to command the most attention when they protest because people recognize in them an integrated conviction. Love-Centered Conviction— The Biblical characters we mentioned were all people of integrity whose convictions touched every area of their lives, not just what they happened to be protesting about in that moment. And if you look closely, you will note also that each of them (though they were defying the law) were also at the same time maintaining an attitude of both respect and courtesy. Daniel took special measures to make sure that the chief of the eunuchs did not get into trouble because of his refusal to eat the king's food. Similarly here Peter and John used their arrest as an opportunity to tell the Sanhedrin the good news of the Gospel of Christ. And really all the apostles and Christians in and throughout the book of Acts used their arrests as an opportunity to bless and witness. And so we learn from this that it is important for us as Christians to (when we must disobey) to at the same time show respect and love for those persecuting us (see Rom. 13; Titus 3:1–2; 1 Peter 2:13–25). And this obviously is in keeping with the pattern of Christ, whom 1 Peter 2:13-25 calls us to imitate. Christ also protested against injustice, but He always did so with a spirit of self-sacrifice and with a central motivation that people might come to know God and experience the joy and love that comes through a right relationship with God, made possible through the shedding of His own blood. What's Your Motivation?— And so we must always (when we choose to take a stand) ask ourselves what our motivation is. Are we clearly standing on the Word of God? Does our protest flow from a conviction that touches every area of our lives? And does that protest flow from a spirit of love and self-sacrifice? Answer those questions truthfully and you will know if, when, and how to take a stand. Let us (like Peter and John) be willing to take a stand for Christ and His Word. Let's do so. Amen.

Episode 611 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. CoreChristianity.com   Show Notes   1. What do you say to people who claim that Christian doctrines like the trinity and the miracles in the bible are merely myths and fairytales? I believe and trust in Jesus, but when I start to spell out the things Christians believe it does honestly sound strange sometimes. Curious to hear your thoughts. 2. What's the difference in bible translations? The one I use is a Roman Catholic bible which contains additional books not found in other Bibles, but even so, isn't the word of God going to be mirrored in each and every Bible? Therefore, whether I read my Bible or the Gideon Bible at a hotel room, won't the same message get across? Or is it sometimes different per Bible? 3. People are telling me that "All you have to do is believe," but even the demons believed but did not follow him. In my opinion believing does not give total salvation because of that. I would like to hear your thoughts on that. 4. My son is 5 years old and recently acted out against his siblings and hurt them. While he reconciled with them and my wife and I forgave him, he is still struggling with guilt. At such a young age, how should we encourage our kids, especially when they fail? Today's Offer Bible Reading Plan Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Words of Life: Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God by Timothy Ward

INSTAGRAM: @youth_bioyPSALM READING: Proverbs 25:11–20 NEW TESTAMENT READING: 1 Timothy 4:1–16 OLD TESTAMENT READING: Jeremiah 40:7–42:22 Actor David Suchet, well known for his title role in Poirot, tells how a few years ago he was lying in his bath in a hotel in America, when he had a sudden and impulsive desire to read the Bible. He managed to find a Gideon Bible and started to read the New Testament. As he read, he encountered Jesus Christ...

One of the great themes of scripture, and one that surfaces with special frequency in Psalm 119, is that the unfolding of God’s words gives light; “it gives understanding to the simple” (119:130) in at least two senses.First, the “simple” can refer to people who are foolish, “simpletons” — those who know nothing of how to live in the light of God’s gracious revelation. The unfolding of God’s words gives light to such people. It teaches them how to live, and gives them a depth and a grasp of moral and spiritual issues they had never before displayed.Second, God’s words expand entire horizons. A few paragraphs earlier the psalmist wrote, “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts” (Ps. 119:97-100). The psalmist is not saying that he has a higher IQ than that of his teachers, or that he is intrinsically smarter than his enemies or brighter than all the elders. Rather, he is claiming that constant meditation on God’s instruction (his “law”) and a deep-seated commitment to obey God’s precepts provide him with a framework and a depth of insight that are unavailable to merely brilliant scholars and well-trained political leaders.One of my students may serve as illustration. He barely staggered out of high school. He had never been to church. When he asked his father about God, his dad told him not to talk about subjects like that. He joined the United States Army as a lowly GI, and lived a pretty rough life. At various times he was high on LSD. Eventually he joined the Eighty-second Airborne, and started carrying his Gideon Bible as a good-luck charm to ward off disaster when he was jumping out of airplanes. Eventually he started to read it — slowly at first, for he was not a good reader. He read it right through and was converted. He went to one of the local chaplains and said, “Padre, I’ve been saved.” The padre told him, “Not yet, you’re not” — and inducted him into some catechism. Eventually he found a church that taught the Bible. He came off drugs (and six months later many of his army drug pals were busted), eventually left the army, squeaked into a college, grew mightily, and is now in the “A” stream of Greek in the divinity school.He was absorbing the words of God. It transformed his life, and gave him more insight than many of his teachers. The unfolding of God’s words “gives understanding to the simple.” This podcast is designed to be used alongside TGC's Read The Bible initiative (TGC.org/readthebible). The podcast features devotional commentaries from D.A. Carson’s book For the Love of God (vol. 1) that follow the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan.

In a cloud of uncertainty, the world is in need of Game Changers. In this podcast, Pastor Gary Hay finds timeless truths and practices in the story of Gideon and how he transformed a nation. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything?

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything?

f you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and NEW . The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, NEW ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a NEW covenant, a NEW commandment, and a NEW way of living. So what do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything? Everything we believe in.

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything?

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to make all things N E W?

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “NEW” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, NEW ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a NEW covenant, a NEW commandment, and a NEW way of living. So what do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything? Everything we believe in.

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “new” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new way of living. What do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything?

Episode 191 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I have a friend who likes to curse and generally doesn't care about the movies or music he listens to. When I have confronted him on it he has appealed to Christian liberty, the idea that in Christ he is free to do these things.  What do you think? Is this how we should understand Christian liberty? 2.  I'm at a new church where they recite the Lord's prayer in the service. Do you think it's good to do this? I'm used to churches where all prayers are said from the heart. 3. I was reading about the transfiguration in the Gideon Bible and it says that Moses and Elijah appeared. I looked it up in the King James Version it doesn't says Elijah; it says Elias. Now I'm confused. 4. What does he mean by glorified? And is this part of our salvation now or is it future? 5. I get a lot of opportunities to witness. I have witnessed sharing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and have been laughed at. I wonder if I do more harm than good. Is there a right way to share the gospel? 6. My brother-in-law was recently married into the Greek Orthodox Church. I'm confused by this form of orthodoxy. Can you help with this?

If you’ve ever thumbed through a Gideon Bible at a hotel, you may have noticed that it’s divided into two sections, or testaments, the old and new. The New Testament begins with the story of Jesus, who uses this word “NEW” a lot. He interprets old, familiar passages of Scripture in revolutionary, new ways and turns the religious community upside down. He spoke of a NEW covenant, a NEW commandment, and a NEW way of living. So what do these things mean? And how do they have the potential to change everything? Join us on this incredible 5 wk series!

Wanna get a little spicy? Well, grab your Gideon Bible and let's get hot and heavy with the Lord above. Gary Smith and Tanzer sit down to hammer out a Judgment on the ULTIMATE Judgers, organized religion. Yep. Strap in. Tanzer also riffs on bike riders and their Tour de Douche. Thoughts and prayers to all who listen. Brought to you buy AUDIBLE! Go to www.audible.com/judgehard and get a 30 DAY FREE TRIAL and A FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOAD!!

Boomer Boulevard Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Show #117 --- April 9, 2018 Welcome to Boomer Boulevard --- Memory Lane for Baby Boomers, but everyone is welcome! Here is the line-up for this week: 1. ESCAPE! 8/30/51 "The Man Who Stole the Bible" A businessman checks into a New Orleans Hotel during Mardis Gras, and soon finds his life in danger by an assortment of wierd characters -- all trying to find out what he did with the Gideon Bible from Room 302. 2. THE HALLS OF IVY 3/10/50 "Victoria's New Review" When Vicki's old show business partner, Artie Pinero, shows up at Ivy College in an effort to get Victoria to return to the stage, Doctor Hall begins to fear he may have taken his wife away from a profession she truly loved and misses. Wonderfully warm story heard in crystal clear sound. 3. Gunsmoke 6/20/53 "Wind" Matt needs to figure out why men begin killing each other over saloon girl Dolly Varden. He soon learns she seems to bring gamblers luck simply by standing next to them in a Faro game. Dolly is one of the most memorable characters ever heard in a long line of striking Gunsmoke personalities. Come and share some stories, memories, laughs and tears. http://boomerboulevard.com email: bob@boomerboulevard.com

Today is a special Lord's Day. We have reached a chapter in the Revelation that speaks about the authority and need of the Word of God in the world. This is our annual Gideon Bible testimony and offering Sunday which will allow our Church to give Bibles around the world to spread the Gospel to souls in need of a Saviour.

Today is a special Lord's Day. We have reached a chapter in the Revelation that speaks about the authority and need of the Word of God in the world. This is our annual Gideon Bible testimony and offering Sunday which will allow our Church to give Bibles around the world to spread the Gospel to souls in need of a Saviour.

At twenty-seven she was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list with a mafia contract out on her life. She was captured, tried, and sentenced for armed robbery. In prison, while reading a Gideon Bible, Mary Kay experienced a profound spiritual transformation. Don't miss part two of this exciting testimony, another true dramatization on this episode of UNSHACKLED!