Podcasts about high priests

Hebrews4 v 14 - 5 v 11

EPISODE 286: High Priests Rebecca and Rey sit down to chat with writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun Akande on their work for  Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1. Murewa and Dotun chat about the Nigerian comic scene, their co-founded studio, Collectible Comics, as well as how they landed a gig with Marvel to tell a story all about our Fist of Khonshu! Originally intended to be a vignette-style chat (for an anthology of creator chats)...we had such a good time with these guys, we ended up chatting longer than expected...so thought we'd release this chat on it's own! Shine those idols, and dust off the cape....IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! SHOW NOTES: Moon Knight Black White & Blood #1 Collectible Comics My Grandfather Was a God on Webtoon Check out NEW MEN on Amazon/Comixology! Murewa Ayodele on Instagram Murewa Ayodele on Twitter Dotun Akande on Instagram Dotun Akande on Twitter WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson James Young Anthony Sytko Jordan Hegarty Michael Seibert Mario Di Giacomo Gavin Lowe Russell Moran Matthew Howell Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Kyle Carr Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin Odinsword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Our joint service with several local churches with Pastor Andy Freeman from Christ The King Worship Center in Delaware, OH.

A new MP3 sermon from Victory Free Will Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We Have a High Priest Speaker: Andy Freeman Broadcaster: Victory Free Will Baptist Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 4/24/2022 Bible: Hebrews 8:1-4; Hebrews 2:13-15 Length: 47 min.

Jesus accomplished all three roles necessary to finish the work on the cross. He was the great high priest who offered the sacrifice. He was the holy one on the throne who received the sacrifice. And he was the sacrifice itself. You and I are in the equation purely by his grace and that's how we are saved. The only thing necessary to receive salvation is faith. We have no faith of our own so we must ask God to give us the faith to believe and receive the grace of salvation. So even though we are invited into the process, we are not the source of any of the elements necessary for us to be saved. This is how God in Christ saved us single-handedly.

The Ark was the most iconic of the vessels of the Temple. Housed in the Holy of Holies, visited only once a year by the High Priest on Yom Kippur, the Ark represents the epicenter of holiness of our people. A series of nested boxes containing the tablets etched by God, covered by cherubs hewn […]

The Ark was the most iconic of the vessels of the Temple. Housed in the Holy of Holies, visited only once a year by the High Priest on Yom Kippur, the Ark represents the epicenter of holiness of our people. A series of nested boxes containing the tablets etched by God, covered by cherubs hewn […]

A new MP3 sermon from Coweta Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Risen King & High Priest Speaker: Pat Horner Broadcaster: Coweta Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/15/2022 Bible: Ephesians 1:15-23 Length: 52 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Grace Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus, Sinless High Priest Subtitle: Jesus is Better, so Hold Fast Speaker: Glenn Tomlinson Broadcaster: Sovereign Grace Community Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/15/2022 Bible: Hebrews 7:26 Length: 43 min.

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: FWPSMHebrews 10:19-25 (ESV) 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.Sermon OutlineWe need to meet together:1. With a community of faith and hopev22 “draw near… full assurance of faith”v23 “hold fast the confession of hope without wavering”2. For encouragement to practice the ways of Jesus v24 “stir up one another to love and good works”v25 “encouraging one another”3. To process and apply Christianity to the presentvv19-22 “since… the new and living way… sprinkled clean”v24 “let us consider”Prayer of ConfessionHoly God, our confidence to come before you is only because we have a great High Priest. Jesus opened for us a new and living way, and we want to walk in it. We confess our failings. Our hearts do not have assurance because our faith is weak. We have acted contrary to your ways. Our hope wavers because we look to the wrong things. We have not honored you. With pride and shame, we have withdrawn from you and your people. We have discouraged others and have been discouraged. Cleanse our hearts by your Holy Spirit and fill us with your love. By faith and with hope let us devote ourselves to good works that are pleasing in your sight. Forgive us and help us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat benefits do you get from being with other people or being part of a community?What is hard about being with people?How does pride affect how we relate to others (who we associate with, how we experience social groups, etc.)? How does shame?How do faith, hope and love work together? What does each contribute to a community? What makes for a community that stirs those in that community to love and good works? What is needed?Why is encouragement an important community practice?How does Christian community have its foundation in Jesus and what he has done for us? What difference does his suffering/death make, and what difference does his ascension into heaven make?What adaptations do we need to figure out together? How have relationships and community changed and what are some important areas for Christians to think through?

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: FWPSMHebrews 10:19-25 (ESV) 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.Sermon OutlineWe need to meet together:1. With a community of faith and hopev22 “draw near… full assurance of faith”v23 “hold fast the confession of hope without wavering”2. For encouragement to practice the ways of Jesus v24 “stir up one another to love and good works”v25 “encouraging one another”3. To process and apply Christianity to the presentvv19-22 “since… the new and living way… sprinkled clean”v24 “let us consider”Prayer of ConfessionHoly God, our confidence to come before you is only because we have a great High Priest. Jesus opened for us a new and living way, and we want to walk in it. We confess our failings. Our hearts do not have assurance because our faith is weak. We have acted contrary to your ways. Our hope wavers because we look to the wrong things. We have not honored you. With pride and shame, we have withdrawn from you and your people. We have discouraged others and have been discouraged. Cleanse our hearts by your Holy Spirit and fill us with your love. By faith and with hope let us devote ourselves to good works that are pleasing in your sight. Forgive us and help us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat benefits do you get from being with other people or being part of a community?What is hard about being with people?How does pride affect how we relate to others (who we associate with, how we experience social groups, etc.)? How does shame?How do faith, hope and love work together? What does each contribute to a community? What makes for a community that stirs those in that community to love and good works? What is needed?Why is encouragement an important community practice?How does Christian community have its foundation in Jesus and what he has done for us? What difference does his suffering/death make, and what difference does his ascension into heaven make?What adaptations do we need to figure out together? How have relationships and community changed and what are some important areas for Christians to think through?

Have you ever considered why it is that Christians sing at church? And if you have, have you wondered if it had any significance beyond keeping with tradition? This week we take a look at 1 Chronicles chapter 6 where the chronicler highlights the singers in Israel's history and their importance to the nation and worship of God.

Jesus is the merciful High Priest because he sympathizes with our weakness. But Jesus is NOT an “Empathetic” High Priest. Empathy only makes problems worse.

EPISODE 285: High Priests Rebecca and Rey storm back onto the comic book review scene by tackling an anthology book, complete with anthology format. Can the High Priests wrap their heads around the shortened tales, after coming off a high of the TV series? What did the fair Loonies think?... You're gonna have to listen to find out! SEGMENT: MOONSHINE - NEW COMIC BOOK REVIEW Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 Released May 11th  2022 1. "Anubis Rex" Writer(s) Jonathan Hickman Penciler(s) Chris Bachalo Inker(s) Chris Bachalo Colorist(s) Chris Bachalo Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Tom Brevoort 2. "So White. Yet, So Dark." Writer(s) Murewa Ayodele Penciler(s) Dotun Akanda Inker(s) Dotun Akanda Colorist(s) Dotun Akanda Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Tom Brevoort 3. "The End" Writer(s) Mark Guggenheim Penciler(s) Jorge Fornés Inker(s) Jorge Fornés Colorist(s) Jorge Fornés Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Tom Brevoort BARE BONES (Written by Rey):  In ‘Anubis Rex', A Moon Knight of the future accompanies a small girl in battling an ancient deity aboard their satellite station; In ‘So White. Yet So Dark' Moon Knight teams up with Spider-man to catch some thieves who are intent on unleashing hell with the possession of some stolen Egyptian artifacts; Finally, in ‘The End' Moon Knight escorts a witness in danger, to the courthouse - with vicious assassins in tow…. MOON RATING : Rebecca: 

Hebrews 2:10-18In the previous episode, Andrew and Edwin discussed how Jesus was made perfect through suffering. In this episode, they continue that discussion seeing how this completion and perfection makes Him our Merciful and Faithful High Priest. It isn't because He actually lacked anything intrinsically. It is all for us. Praise the Lord!Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=9682The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

2022-05-08 Pastor Ethan Crowder

1 Peter 2.9 NLT 'You are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.' In the Old Testament we learn that God decided that the people of Israel should be his chosen people. In Exodus 19 and Isaiah 43 they are described in a number of ways, and here Peter brings together all those descriptions and applies them to the Church. The people of Israel enjoyed their position by birth. They were all related to Abraham, the father of the faith. And now every Christian is part of the Church, the new chosen people, by our new birth. Through our faith in Christ, we have all the privileges and responsibilities of being God's holy nation. One of the distinctive features of the Church is that every Christian is a priest. In the Old Testament the privileged role of the priest was to have access to God, and to enable others to come to God. The priests were drawn from the family line of Aaron and only the High Priest was able to enter into the Holy of Holies once a year. But now, in Christ, the doors have been thrown open. Jesus, our great high priest, took upon himself the full weight of human sin and so now, through him, it is possible for us all to have access into the holy presence of God. We can all bring our prayers to God directly and can offer him our worship. If every Christian is a priest, the obvious question is, “Why do we need Christian ministers at all?” The New Testament gives a very clear answer to this by showing that God has appointed apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers “to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4.12). We all have wonderful, direct access into the presence of our holy God but there are still many gifts that we need to enable us to be faithful and fruitful in our Christian lives. In Latin, the word for priest is pontifex, which literally means bridge-builder. That's our calling. Today God is calling us to build a bridge between him and those with whom we will spend our time. Question: In what way will you be able to be a bridge-builder for God today? Prayer: Lord God, thank you that you have given me new birth through the Lord Jesus Christ. Help me today to serve you as a faithful priest. Amen

EPISODE 284: WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! Originally livestreamed, we've another panel discussion for you, this time on the fifth and sixth episode of the MOON KNIGHT TV show, 'Asylum' and 'Gods & Monsters'. Drew, Daniel, Mario, Chad and Rey come together for an analyses of the episodes - what was good, what was not so good and how it all relates to the comics...  Loony feedback is also discussed (many thanks to all the enthusiastic chats over our social media!) as well as live comments...! These episodes are fun as they showcase a greater canvas of what Loonies are making of the show...Hope you enjoy the discussion! Hang on to your hoods........IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Podcast: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson James Young Anthony Sytko Jordan Hegarty Michael Seibert Mario Di Giacomo Gavin Lowe Russell Moran Matthew Howell Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Kyle Carr Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin OdinSword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

This message examines not only how Christ's priesthood was superior but how it has prevailed. Because Jesus Christ is from the order of Melchizadek, he is the only One who qualifies as the eternal high priest. God in His Word promised that Jesus Christ would be the great prevailing High Priest and that He would be preferable. As we study the work of Christ's priesthood we learn about His better covenant, His permeance and the fact that he prays for us. His perfect nature with His personal attention makes Christ the Greatest High Priest of all time. Knowing that God hears us and intercedes for us gives us a great confidence and hope in Him. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Main Point: Jesus is a perfect High Priest who comes from a better lineage, ministers under a better covenant, and offers a better sacrifice. Only through His priestly work can we draw near to God.

A new MP3 sermon from Mission Boulevard Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our High Priest Subtitle: Resurrection 2022 Speaker: Kerry Mitchell Broadcaster: Mission Boulevard Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 4/17/2022 Bible: Luke 24:4-5 Length: 4 min.

1 The Details of the High Priest's Garments 2 The Design of the HIgh Priest's Garments

1 Peter 2.4-5 NLT 'You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God's temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honour. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple.' In the Old Testament, huge attention is given to the building of the Temple. King David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and longed to give it a proper home. He went to enormous lengths to prepare for the building of the Temple, but this only happened during the reign of his son, Solomon. The Temple was the place where God lived amongst his people and at the heart of it was the Holy of Holies, which was so special that it could only be entered once a year and only by the High Priest. All of God's people looked to the Temple as being at the heart of their worship, and it was the focus of the elaborate sacrificial system. In the New Testament we learn that Jesus was in the process of building a new temple and this would be completely different from the impressive structure that we meet in the Old Testament. This temple is built not out of huge blocks of stone, but out of people who love God. It finds its meaning and shape entirely through Jesus, who is described as its cornerstone. The cornerstone is the stone which determines the building line for the walls, and everything depends upon it. If the cornerstone is out of line, then the building will be completely unstable. But if it is dependable then everything else will fall perfectly into place. Jesus is our cornerstone and, as we take the lead from him, we will fit beautifully into his living temple. There are some people who like to think of their Christian faith as a private matter. They love Jesus and seek to serve him, but don't join up with other Christians. Sometimes it is because of a bad experience in the past, or because of their natural shyness. But the New Testament has no concept of a solitary Christian. If you follow Jesus then you belong to God's family and, day by day, Jesus is wanting to help us to find our place within his living temple. Question: What do you learn from the fact that you are a living stone in God's temple? Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, I worship you because you are the chief cornerstone of God's temple. Help me to align my life to your will today. Amen

EPISODE 283: WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! Rebecca and Rey take a deep dive into episode 6, the season finale to the incredible TV series! Keep your ears tuned in though.... shortly following, there will be a companion episode for an even DEEPER DIVE with a panel of Loonies, complete with Loony feedback! Hang on to your hoods........IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! SHOW NOTES: TV Podcast Industries - Episode 6 WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Podcast: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson James Young Anthony Sytko Jordan Hegarty Michael Seibert Mario Di Giacomo Gavin Lowe Russell Moran Matthew Howell Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Kyle Carr Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin OdinSword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

A new mishnah - this time, on the marriage restrictions on the kohen gadol, the high priest. He is not permitted to marry a divorcee... Nor a grown woman, which of course needs a lot of unpacking... Nor a woman whose hymen is not intact - the focus here is most definitely on virginity. What was the reality of all this for the kohen gadol? And to what degree did the sages expect any of these cases to happen? But why is she described as being "not a grown woman"? A clear dispute, and the majority position is that she can be an adult,

A very good morning to you! It is Thursday morning the 5th May, the year 2022. And this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.If we go to the Old Testament to Micah 7:8:Do not rejoice over me, my enemy;When I fall, I will arise;When I sit in darkness,The Lord will be a light to me. Maybe we are sitting in a dark place this morning. Maybe our enemy is laughing at us. Well, the Bible says that weeping may last for a night but joy comes in the morning. We may be knocked down but we are by no means knocked out of the fight. “Why?” we might well ask - Because Jesus Christ is on our side! So, no matter how dark the situation may be, He is with us in our time of extreme testing. You see, He has been through that night of extreme darkness and He knows what we are experiencing right at this very moment.“…casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”1 Peter 5:7You see, Jesus has been there... He was in the Garden of Gethsemane - He was left all alone, His disciples were asleep. Jesus was in absolute darkness and despair. The Bible tells us that He was sweating blood. He was taken to the High Priest's house and was put into a pit. I have been there, I have seen that hole in the bottom of the High Priest's home where He was left there until morning. He knew what was coming - death on a cross! Oh yes, He has been through what you and I are feeling right at this very moment. But I want to say to you, my dear friend, Jesus says in Psalm 34:19:“Many are the afflictions of the righteous,But the Lord delivers him out of them all.”Yesterday I met a gentleman who has just lost his wife. His wife for over 40 years and I could see the pain in the old man's eyes. Tears welled up, He said, “Angus, I have had to sell my house and have now moved to an Old Age Home. I said, “Can I pray for you?” He said, “Yes, please.” I put my arm around his shoulder in the middle of a carwash business. They were washing our cars and I prayed for him. I prayed: “Lord, please be to him a Friend who sticks closer than a brother.”I got a message yesterday of a mother who was absolutely distraught. She has lost her young son, he was killed in a car crash and she just needs help... I want to say to say to you: “Mother, stand, for the battle is the Lord's” Ephesians 6:14.I want to pray for you:Lord, I pray for that mother. I pray for that old gentleman...And not only that distraught mother and that old man, but every person who is listening to this message who is going through a time of darkness.Stand with them, please Jesus.I pray, Lord, that they will see that weeping lasts for the nightbut joy comes in the morning.Father, be a comfort to them today.In Jesus's Name,Amen.God bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.

Episode 162: Supreme High Priest Non-Horror Horror Week Month rolls out one of the most distressing films the Gaylords have discussed with Gimme Shelter (1970)! Stacie and Anthony address the death of the '60s, Mick Jagger's chicken dance, and Stacie's invitation to the big time before placing their heads on The Chopping Block. Find out more at https://gaylords-of-darkness.pinecast.co

Sermon by George Mayes - April 17, 2022 Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is an autonomous Reformed Baptist Church that is committed to the sufficiency of Scripture and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. https://cfclawton.org

With family: Numbers 10; Psalms 46–47 Numbers 10 (Listen) The Silver Trumpets 10 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Make two silver trumpets. Of hammered work you shall make them, and you shall use them for summoning the congregation and for breaking camp. 3 And when both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the entrance of the tent of meeting. 4 But if they blow only one, then the chiefs, the heads of the tribes of Israel, shall gather themselves to you. 5 When you blow an alarm, the camps that are on the east side shall set out. 6 And when you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that are on the south side shall set out. An alarm is to be blown whenever they are to set out. 7 But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow a long blast, but you shall not sound an alarm. 8 And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets. The trumpets shall be to you for a perpetual statute throughout your generations. 9 And when you go to war in your land against the adversary who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, that you may be remembered before the LORD your God, and you shall be saved from your enemies. 10 On the day of your gladness also, and at your appointed feasts and at the beginnings of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings. They shall be a reminder of you before your God: I am the LORD your God.” Israel Leaves Sinai 11 In the second year, in the second month, on the twentieth day of the month, the cloud lifted from over the tabernacle of the testimony, 12 and the people of Israel set out by stages from the wilderness of Sinai. And the cloud settled down in the wilderness of Paran. 13 They set out for the first time at the command of the LORD by Moses. 14 The standard of the camp of the people of Judah set out first by their companies, and over their company was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. 15 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar. 16 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon. 17 And when the tabernacle was taken down, the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who carried the tabernacle, set out. 18 And the standard of the camp of Reuben set out by their companies, and over their company was Elizur the son of Shedeur. 19 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. 20 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel. 21 Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things, and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. 22 And the standard of the camp of the people of Ephraim set out by their companies, and over their company was Elishama the son of Ammihud. 23 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. 24 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni. 25 Then the standard of the camp of the people of Dan, acting as the rear guard of all the camps, set out by their companies, and over their company was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. 26 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ochran. 27 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan. 28 This was the order of march of the people of Israel by their companies, when they set out. 29 And Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, ‘I will give it to you.' Come with us, and we will do good to you, for the LORD has promised good to Israel.” 30 But he said to him, “I will not go. I will depart to my own land and to my kindred.” 31 And he said, “Please do not leave us, for you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you will serve as eyes for us. 32 And if you do go with us, whatever good the LORD will do to us, the same will we do to you.” 33 So they set out from the mount of the LORD three days' journey. And the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them. 34 And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, whenever they set out from the camp. 35 And whenever the ark set out, Moses said, “Arise, O LORD, and let your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate you flee before you.” 36 And when it rested, he said, “Return, O LORD, to the ten thousand thousands of Israel.” (ESV) Psalms 46–47 (Listen) God Is Our Fortress To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.1 A Song. 46   God is our refuge and strength,    a very present2 help in trouble.2   Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,3   though its waters roar and foam,    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4   There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,    the holy habitation of the Most High.5   God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;    God will help her when morning dawns.6   The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;    he utters his voice, the earth melts.7   The LORD of hosts is with us;    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 8   Come, behold the works of the LORD,    how he has brought desolations on the earth.9   He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;    he burns the chariots with fire.10   “Be still, and know that I am God.    I will be exalted among the nations,    I will be exalted in the earth!”11   The LORD of hosts is with us;    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah God Is King over All the Earth To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 47   Clap your hands, all peoples!    Shout to God with loud songs of joy!2   For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,    a great king over all the earth.3   He subdued peoples under us,    and nations under our feet.4   He chose our heritage for us,    the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah 5   God has gone up with a shout,    the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.6   Sing praises to God, sing praises!    Sing praises to our King, sing praises!7   For God is the King of all the earth;    sing praises with a psalm!3 8   God reigns over the nations;    God sits on his holy throne.9   The princes of the peoples gather    as the people of the God of Abraham.  For the shields of the earth belong to God;    he is highly exalted! Footnotes [1] 46:1 Probably a musical or liturgical term [2] 46:1 Or well proved [3] 47:7 Hebrew maskil (ESV) In private: Song of Solomon 8; Hebrews 8 Song of Solomon 8 (Listen) Longing for Her Beloved 8   Oh that you were like a brother to me    who nursed at my mother's breasts!  If I found you outside, I would kiss you,    and none would despise me.2   I would lead you and bring you    into the house of my mother—    she who used to teach me.  I would give you spiced wine to drink,    the juice of my pomegranate.3   His left hand is under my head,    and his right hand embraces me!4   I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem,    that you not stir up or awaken love    until it pleases. 5   Who is that coming up from the wilderness,    leaning on her beloved?   Under the apple tree I awakened you.  There your mother was in labor with you;    there she who bore you was in labor. 6   Set me as a seal upon your heart,    as a seal upon your arm,  for love is strong as death,    jealousy1 is fierce as the grave.2  Its flashes are flashes of fire,    the very flame of the LORD.7   Many waters cannot quench love,    neither can floods drown it.  If a man offered for love    all the wealth of his house,    he3 would be utterly despised. Final Advice Others 8   We have a little sister,    and she has no breasts.  What shall we do for our sister    on the day when she is spoken for?9   If she is a wall,    we will build on her a battlement of silver,  but if she is a door,    we will enclose her with boards of cedar. She 10   I was a wall,    and my breasts were like towers;  then I was in his eyes    as one who finds4 peace. 11   Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon;    he let out the vineyard to keepers;    each one was to bring for its fruit a thousand pieces of silver.12   My vineyard, my very own, is before me;    you, O Solomon, may have the thousand,    and the keepers of the fruit two hundred. He 13   O you who dwell in the gardens,    with companions listening for your voice;    let me hear it. She 14   Make haste, my beloved,    and be like a gazelle  or a young stag    on the mountains of spices. Footnotes [1] 8:6 Or ardor [2] 8:6 Hebrew as Sheol [3] 8:7 Or it [4] 8:10 Or brings out (ESV) Hebrews 8 (Listen) Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant 8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent1 that the Lord set up, not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. 4 Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. 5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” 6 But as it is, Christ2 has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says:3   “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord,    when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel    and with the house of Judah,9   not like the covenant that I made with their fathers    on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt.  For they did not continue in my covenant,    and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord.10   For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel    after those days, declares the Lord:  I will put my laws into their minds,    and write them on their hearts,  and I will be their God,    and they shall be my people.11   And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor    and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,'  for they shall all know me,    from the least of them to the greatest.12   For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,    and I will remember their sins no more.” 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. Footnotes [1] 8:2 Or tabernacle; also verse 5 [2] 8:6 Greek he [3] 8:8 Some manuscripts For finding fault with it he says to them (ESV)

The conversion of Paul–from persecutor of Christians to missionary disciple–is one of the most dramatic in the Christian tradition. In this episode of Imagine, we'll reflect on the story as told in the Acts of the Apostles. In the years following Jesus' death and resurrection, Saul of Tarsus was actively working to persecute the early church. He asked for permission from the High Priest to go to Damascus to arrest and persecute the Christians there. While on the journey, a bright light shone around him and he heard the voice of Jesus. This experience left him blind until a disciple of Jesus found him in Damascus, restored his sight, and baptized him. Known thenceforth as "Paul", his story reminds us that no matter our past, Jesus calls us to join him in spreading the Good News of God's love and mercy. Support Imagine: A Guide to Jesuit Prayer by getting a digital subscription to America Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acts 22:30 — 23:11 preached by Pastor Jon Needham Big Ideas 1. Living in all good conscience Paul narrowly escaped an unlawful beating, but he was far from being out of trouble. Wanting to know more about the accusations that were brought against Paul, the Roman tribune called together a meeting with the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul begins his address by declaring that he had lived his “life before God in all good conscience up to this day” (Acts 23:1). While Paul's good conscience did not protect him from false accusations and brutal treatment, it did give him the confidence to trust that, whatever man may say about him, he was innocent before God. 2. Paul's apology Like Jesus when he was unlawfully arrested, Paul was punched in the mouth. This act of aggression violated the law, and Paul called it out. Paul apparently did not know that the High Priest had ordered that punch. Speaking against the High Priest was a violation of the Law, and, when it was brought to Paul's attention, he owned his mistake. This humble action powerfully demonstrated that Paul was not opposed to the Law of Moses, but deeply committed to it (Exodus 22:28)! 3. A little diversion The Pharisees and Sadducees both opposed Jesus, but for different reasons. The same was true about their view of Paul. But Paul knew that these groups disagreed vehemently over the issue of resurrection. The Pharisees believed in it, while the Sadducees did not. In what appears to be a stroke of brilliance, Paul ignites a heated debate between these two groups, making their disagreement the focus. As a result, Paul once again escapes. Study Questions 1. Dealing with false accusations can be devastating. However, a good, clean conscience before God is a blessing that can anchor us when we are falsely accused. How is your conscience before God? Are there any areas of unconfessed or unrepented sin in your life? What would need to happen for you to have a clean conscience? 2. Apologizing to someone can be the most difficult and humiliating experience, especially when that person has hurt you, as was the case with Paul. Yet, being hurt or offended does not negate our responsibility to apologize when we have sinned against someone else. Are there any people in your life to whom you need to apologize? 3. Jesus told us that, among wolves, we must be wise as serpents and innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16). Many people find this instruction to be confusing, but, in this text, Paul becomes an example of this for us. What can you learn from the way Paul evaded trouble in this text? How was he wise as a serpent and innocent as a dove?

Peculiar TreasureScapegoatJesus TempleLesson 19“Holiness to the Lord”#OldTestament2022 #comefollowme #comefollowme2022 #realtalkcomefollowmeJoin hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum as they discuss impactful topics from this week's Come, Follow Me lesson covering Exodus 35-40 and Leviticus chapters 1, 16, and 19.  Explore these themes, topics and questions: How to access the power of the temple in our lives?What is our “offering of gold” unto the Lord?The origins and symbolism of sacred temple clothing.What does it mean to think of our homes and the temple as a “pillar of a cloud”?The symbols of Jesus Christ as they relate to Levitical temple ritualsCan we learn how to let our sins go and instead use our energy to focus on becoming like God?Jesus Christ as the High Priest.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Invitation: Consider the role the temple plays in your life right now.  Ask yourself this question: how will I better utilize the temple and its covenants to draw closer to God?—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quotes & Links: Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:https://www.seagullbook.com/come-follow-me-through-the-old-testament.html Brigham Young Quote: “The Lord called upon Moses, and he stood amid the thunders and lightnings of Mount Sinai. Moses was a good and great man, but he had lived with and so often been aggravated by a wicked, murmuring, and rebellious people that he could not look upon God in his glory, [Ex. 33:17-23] but he could hear his voice and converse with his Heavenly Father in the pillar of cloud and fire. [Deut. 4:12]” [JD 9:308, Brigham Young, The Kingdom of God.]Joseph Smith Quote: “Go to and finish the temple, and God will fill it with power, and you will then receive more knowledge concerning this priesthood.” -Joseph Smith [Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 323]Seminary OT Teacher Manual: “Sacred religious clothing has been used symbolically since the Lord made “coats of skins” for Adam and Eve before they were cast out of the Garden of Eden (see Genesis 3:21). When Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days, the Lord revealed to him details concerning the tabernacle as well as the sacred clothing that was to be worn by the priests who would serve in the tabernacle.” (Seminary OT Teacher Manual, Lesson 53: Exodus 28–29; 31, also quoted in Real Talk Journal, pg 52)Elder Nelson Quote: “Learn to listen, and listen to learn from neighbors.Opportunities to listen to those of diverse religious or political persuasion can promote tolerance and learning. And a good listener will listen to a person's sentiments as well.” [1991–A:22, Russell M. Nelson, Listen to Learn]—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Real Talk is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.

Romans: The Power & Glory of the Gospel (Part 14) Romans 7:1-6 // In the light of the Gospel, we understand that the law of God in the Old Testament can be a wonderful guide, but it can never be a Savior. The law expose our radical inability to merit righteousness through our good works, but it also points us to Jesus Christ, who alone is righteous and true. The law testifies to the Lamb, who was slain to take away the sins of the world, and to a true and better High Priest who intercedes for us. The Gospel is not the law - it is not meant to inspire us to be better people, but transforms us into new people not by our work, but by Christ's!

Readings: Acts 5:27–32, 40–41 Psalm 30:2, 4–6, 11–13 Revelation 5:11–14 John 21:1–19 There are two places in Scripture where the curious detail of a “charcoal fire” is mentioned. One is in today's Gospel, where the Apostles return from fishing to find bread and fish warming on the fire. The other is in the scene in the High Priest's courtyard on Holy Thursday, where Peter and some guards and slaves warm themselves while Jesus is being interrogated inside (see John 18:18). At the first fire, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, as Jesus had predicted (see John 13:38; 18:15-18, 25-27). Today's charcoal fire becomes the scene of Peter's repentance, as three times Jesus asks him to make a profession of love. Jesus' thrice repeated command “feed My sheep” shows that Peter is being appointed as the shepherd of the Lord's entire flock, the head of His Church (see also Luke 22:32). Jesus' question: “Do you love me more than these?” is a pointed reminder of Peter's pledge to lay down his life for Jesus, even if the other Apostles might weaken (see John 13:37; Matthew 26:33; Luke 22:33). Jesus then explains just what Peter's love and leadership will require, foretelling Peter's death by crucifixion (“you will stretch out your hands”). Before His own death, Jesus had warned the Apostles that they would be hated as He was hated, that they would suffer as He suffered (see Matthew 10:16-19,22; John 15:18-20; 16:2). We see the beginnings of that persecution in today's First Reading. Flogged as Jesus was, the Apostles nonetheless leave “rejoicing that they have been found worthy to suffer.” Their joy is based on their faith that God will change their “mourning into dancing,” as we sing in today's Psalm. By their sufferings, the know, they will be counted worthy to stand in heaven before “the Lamb that was slain,” a scene glimpsed in today's Second Reading (see also Revelation 6:9-11).

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Leave the Past Behind The Case against the Apology Tour With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on April 27, 2022) You did something wrong. Of that, you're sure. Does that mean you must forever publicly beat your chest to be accepted in polite society? A closer look at the High Priest's confession on Yom Kippur tells an empowering story about how we ought to look at our past—and our future.

EPISODE 282: WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! Rebecca and Rey take a deep dive into episode 5, 'Asylum; of the new series and discuss everything they couldn't in their spoiler-free review! Keep your ears tuned in though.... shortly following, there will be a companion episode for an even DEEPER DIVE with a panel of Loonies, complete with Loony feedback! Hang on to your hoods........IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! SHOW NOTES: TV Podcast Industries - Asylum WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Podcast: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson James Young Anthony Sytko Jordan Hegarty Michael Seibert Mario Di Giacomo Gavin Lowe Russell Moran Matthew Howell Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Kyle Carr Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin OdinSword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

1. When the Bible talks about a coming new heavens and new earth, is the new heavens referring to space or where God lives? 2. How did the Jewish leaders explain the temple curtain being torn in Matt. 27:51? With the size of the curtain it presumably would have taken a long time to remake as they couldn't have just stitched it up since it must be one piece of fabric. So likely there would have been questions? Also it's interesting that we have the detail the curtain was torn top to bottom so likely an eyewitness one of the Priests or the High Priest going and telling it happened? 3. We studied the names of God, specifically Yahweh (Hebrew). But as we continued to study variants on that name it was, for example, Jehovah shalom. Why that Greek/Hebrew combo instead of Yahweh shalom? (Hebrew/Hebrew) 3 Questions is a weekly podcast from Southern Hills Baptist Church. Each week our ministers will answer three questions submitted by the congregation. Questions can be submitted at myshbc.com/contact. You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email 3questionspodcast@myshbc.com. All questions will be kept anonymous.

In this episode, we discuss: • What is the author or Hebrews spending so much time on the High Priest? • What's the significance of the language used in verse 2 of chapter 8? • How should we think rightly about belonging to a church family?

EASTER - "He Will Swallow Up Death" Come Follow Me 2022 with Farrell & Rhonda PickeringSee the FULL Special Video highlighted in this Episode:  https://vimeo.com/695075493QUESTIONS Answered in this Episode:1) How long would the Israelites keep a little pet lamb in their home before Passover?2) How many Feasts vs. Fasts are part of the annual Holy Days? 3) What is a "High Sabbath" and how does it play into the Timeline of Jesus' Death and Resurrection?4) What FREE DOWNLOAD can help you with Easter this year? Go to www.Latterdaymedia.com to find out.5) How did the "High Day" influence with how long Jesus was on the cross/ put in the tomb?6) What is "The Omer Offering" and what did it symbolize?7) How does Jesus casting the money changers out of the temple have to do with "leaven?"8) If Jesus' words and actions could be compared to a chess game with the Pharisees, what was His "checkmate?"9)  During the "Last Seder" (Supper), what did Jesus tell the disciples while drinking the 4th cup of wine?10) What did the High Priests do in the Temple for thousands of years, that was repeated for Jesus on the cross?________Please support these videos and podcasts: VENMOMike and Nancy James@LatterDayMediaThe Pickering's Website:www.PropheticAppointments.comLatter-Day Mediawww.ComeFollowMe2022.comSupport the show (http://www.LatterdayMedia.com)

Readings: Acts 5:12–16 Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24 Revelation 1:9–13, 17–19 John 20:19–31 Th e prophet Daniel in a vision saw “One like the Son of Man” receive everlasting kingship (see Daniel 7:9–14). John is taken to heaven in today's Second Reading where he sees Daniel's prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who appears as “One like a Son of Man.” Jesus is clad in the robe of a High Priest (see Exodus 28:4; Wisdom 18:24) and wearing the gold sash of a king (see 1 Maccabees 10:89). He has been exalted by the right hand of the Lord, as we sing in today's Psalm. His risen body, which the Apostles touch in today's Gospel, has been made a lifegiving Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 15:45). As the Father anointed Him with the Spirit and power (see Acts 10:38), Jesus pours out that Spirit on the Apostles, sending them into the world “as the Father has sent Me.” Jesus “breathes” the Spirit of His divine life into the Apostles—as God blew the “breath of life” into Adam (see Genesis 2:7), as Elijah's prayer returned “the life breath” to the dead child (see 1 Kings 17:21–23), and as the Spirit breathed new life into the slain in the valley of bones (see Ezekiel 37:9–10). His creative breath unites the Apostles—His Church—to His body, and empowers them to breathe His life into a dying world, to make it a new creation. In today's Gospel and First Reading, we see the Apostles fulfilling this mission with powers only God possesses—the power to forgive sins and to work “signs and wonders,” a biblical expression only used to describe the mighty works of God (see Exodus 7:3; 11:10; Acts 7:36). Thomas and the others saw “many other signs” after Jesus was raised from the dead. They saw and they believed. They have been given His life, which continues in the Church's Word and sacraments, so that we who have not seen might inherit His blessings and “have life in His name.”