Podcasts about His People

Last Sunday, I mentioned Solomon as an example of a life of faith that began so wonderfully but ended very tragically. Solomon knew the scriptures well, we know this because of what he wrote in the book of Proverbs, and one such verse that he wrote was Proverbs 3:5, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In fact, according to Proverbs, real wisdom is the Old Testament Law applied to all of life. Yet, at some point, Solomons heart was turned away from God and foolishly pursued what God warned would lead to heartbreak, shame, and disaster. The thing that Solomons father, David, was known for was that he was a man of war (1 Chron. 28:3), which Solomon was not. Solomon was known as a man of peace. The problem was that he pursued peace even if it meant that he ignored the very Law of God that influenced his writing of Proverbs. One of the ways the kings of other nations would enter into a peace agreement or an alliance (i.e. covenant) was by marrying the daughter(s) of the king of that nation. We are told that Solomon, loved many foreign women (1 Ki. 1-2). The problem with this is multifaceted, but here is what God commanded in His word that Solomon ignored: Be careful that you do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land into which you are going, or it will become a snare in your midst. But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their memorial stones, and cut down their Asherim for you shall not worship any other god, because the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous Godotherwise you might make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they would prostitute themselves with their gods and sacrifice to their gods, and someone might invite you to eat of his sacrifice, and you might take some of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters might prostitute themselves with their gods and cause your sons also to prostitute themselves with their gods. You shall not make for yourself any gods cast in metal. (Exod. 34:1217) Solomon, who had been known for his godly wisdom and the building of the Temple, loved many foreign women (1 Ki. 11:1-2). So what happened? Listen to what the Bible says about Solomons ending legacy: So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not follow the Lord fully, as his father David had done. Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh, the abhorrent idol of Moab, on the mountain that is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abhorrent idol of the sons of Ammon. He also did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. (1 Ki. 11:68) What Solomon thought would bring peace, contentment, and success... created a crushing burden the wrecked his life and led to the dividing of the nation of Israel into the North and the South. After the death of Solomon, the divisive spirit Solomon was responsible for creating through his many compromises led to the splitting of the nation he loved. The king of the northern kingdom (Jeroboam) established two alternative places to worship to keep those in the North from traveling to the Southern kingdom to worship Yahweh in the Temple that Solomon built. King Jeroboam set up golden calves not unlike the one made by the Hebrews after Moses was up on the mountain receiving the commandments of God; Jeroboam then said to the people: It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem; behold your gods, Israel, that brought you up from the land of Egypt (1 Ki. 12:28). The Northen Kingdom in Israel was known for its rampant and evil idolatry that included child sacrifice and gross perversions of marriage and sex, all while promoting a worldview contrary to the one of their forefathers. After many years of God warning the Northern Kingdom through His Word and His prophets to repent from their sins, and after many years of ignoring those warnings, God used the Asyrian Kingdom to judge, destroy, and exile many of the people. The Southern Kingdom was initially led by Solomons son, Rehoboam. In many respects, the Sothern Kingdom remained somewhat loyal to the faith and vision of their forefathers such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and David. There were no doubt periods of idolatry, but there were also seasons of religious reform with an emphasis to return and maintain the worship of Yahweh at the Temple in Jerusalem. Many in the Southern Kingdom believed that because they had Solomons Temple, that they had the presence of God. Eventually the Southern Kingdom grew increasingly nominal in their faith to the point that God also sent them prophets to warn them of a similar fate that the Northern Kingdom suffered if they did not repent. Because they had Solomons Temple, were more conservative, and were not as bad as those in the Northern Kingdom, that they were safe. Eventually the Southern Kingdom became known for their worship of the idols of the nations, instead of their worship of the God of Abraham, Moses, and David. Both the Southern and Northern Kingdoms eventually experienced the crushing burden that their idols created. But it was after the Northen Kingdoms demise and Gods repeated warnings to the Sothern Kingdom to turn from their sins that Isaiah wrote what we read in 46:1-13. Creaturely Idols Create Crushing Burdens for those who Bow Before Them Idols come in all shapes and sizes; they are not only physical creations made with human hands. Idols include established gods worshiped by people groups and cultures, but they also come in the form of ideologies, things, or people that are made ultimate in the heart of their devotees. Some of the ancient idols of long ago have taken different shapes or even cloaked in a different dress... but they are not new. In Isaiah 46, the prophet calls out the worship of the Babylonian gods known as Bel and Nebo about a century before we are introduced to Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel. Bel was the chief god worshiped by the Babylonians who was also known as Marduk and believed to be responsible for creation and worshiped as the supreme god. Nebo, the son of Bel (Marduk), was worshiped as the the Babylonian god of wisdom, writing, and scribes. In Isaiah 46, Bel and Nebo are depicted as burdens pulled by cattle; the irony of the way they are depicted is that in the days of Isaiah, when a nation was conquered, because it was believed that their gods were unable to save, the victorious army would put on display in a parade the idols of the defeated people. At least the defeated worshipers of Bel and Nebo can move, but the gods the Babylonians attribute power and knowledge to are stooped over because they are powerless, motionless, and without life. Like every other idol in the world, Bel and Nebo have no power to save or produce what they promise. The weight of Bel and Nebo is crushing even to the cattle forced to transport them. Why? Because according to verses 6-7, Those who lavish gold from the bag and weigh silver on the scale, hire a goldsmith, and he makes it into a god; they bow down, indeed they worship it. They lift it on the shoulder, carry it, and set it in its place, and it stands there. It does not move from its place. Though one may shout to it, it cannot answer; it cannot save him from his distress (Isa 46:67). Those who worshiped Bel and Nebo, essentially worship a god of their own creation. All that the gods add to the lives of those who worship them is a burden. The word for burden that is used (mǎś-śā) can be translated weight. There is a universal fact about what people chose to worship: Anything we create to worship... will require its creator to carry it. Idols always promise what they cannot give, and rob those who worship them the life, joy, and salvation that those idols offer. The only thing that created idols offer is the crushing weight of their burden. Unlike the idols of the world, there is only one God who created all things! Because He is the Creator, all of His creation is dependent upon Him. Because He is the Creator, He is the One who carries those who worship Him: Even to your old age I will be the same, and even to your graying years I will carry you! I have done it, and I will bear you; and I will carry you and I will save you. To whom would you liken Me And make Me equal, and compare Me, that we would be alike? (vv. 45). The Uncreated God Powerfully and Purposefully Saves (vv. 8-13) Just as He did with the gods of Egypt, the God of Abraham, Moses, and David promised to do the same with the gods of Babylon. The reality and existence of Yahweh puts everything and anyone who would set themselves up to be more than what they are... to shame. Lucifer attempted to usurp the God who made him, God cast Him out and Jesus said of that day: I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning (Luke 10:18). In Isaiah 14, we are given a glimpse into the heart and motives of Lucifer: How you have fallen from heaven, you star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, you who defeated the nations! But you said in your heart, I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High. (Isa. 14:1214) Because God is God, He declares the end from the beginning. What does that mean? It means what He wills, He not only does but accomplishes! What else could verse 10 mean? It is God who is responsible for, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure. There is no room for luck, chance, or karma in a universe with a God who declares the end from the beginning. Because Yahweh is God, he does not need anything from us. There is no deficiency in Him because He is complete; but not complete in the way we think of completion... no, He is infinitely and eternally complete. Only six chapters earlier, we are reminded of how big and great our God really is: Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, And are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales; Behold, He lifts up the islands like fine dust.... To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him? As for the idol, a craftsman casts it, A goldsmith plates it with gold, and a silversmith fashions chains of silver. He who is too impoverished for such an offering selects a tree that does not rot; he seeks out for himself a skillful craftsman to prepare an idol that will not totter. (Isa. 40:15, 18-20) Think about the foolishness of worshiping something you create with your own hands. Is it not just as foolish to bow down to idols of other shapes and sizes? As great as Solomons Temple was, it ultimately became an idol to the people in that they became more concerned about the performance of worship than who they were worshiping. In Isaiah 66, God reminded Judah why it was that He did not need anything they created: This is what the Lord says: Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, So all these things came into being, declares the Lord. But I will look to this one, at one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at My word (Isa. 66:12). God does not dwell in temples, and He does not need anything from us. Because there is not a God like Him, He does not need us to carry Him and His promises are not dependent upon our strength. However, what He desires from us is our hearts and our devotion. Now here is the crazy thing about what we learn of God in Isaiah 46, and we see it in verses 12-13, Listen to Me, you stubborn-minded, who are far from righteousness. I bring near My righteousness, it is not far off; and My salvation will not delay. And I will grant salvation in Zion, And My glory for Israel (Isa. 46:1213). The God who has no equal and cannot be added to, is He who brings His righteousness to those who are far off! If you are a Christian, you were once far off, but now you have brought near! If you are not a Christian, you are still far off, but it doesnt have stay that way! Oh dear Christian, this is great news for you! We have seen Isaiah 46:12-13 in another passage in the New Testament, and that place is in Ephesians: But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13). Listen, there is only One who spoke all that exists by the word of His mouth in six days and rested on the seventh day (Exod. 20:11). There is only One who reduced Pharoah and his gods to nothing with the Ten Plagues (Exod. 7:14-11:10). There is only One who was able to part the Red Sea (Exod. 14). There is only One who is able to make time stand still (Josh 10:13). There is only One who is able to move kingdoms and empires to bring about the birth of His promised Son! There is only One God and there is no other, and it is He who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit He is Yahweh! Christian, it is He who brought you near through the blood of His Son! It is He who made you His Priesthood, His People, and His Treasured Possession. You who were once far off, have become the objects of His love, His mercy, His grace, and are now the apple of His eye! You who ran from Him, have been found by the One who said: Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light (Matt. 11:2830). You who were weary and burdened, have found rest in Jesus. Conclusion So here is the rub regarding what we read in Isaiah 46: If it is true that the God of the Bible is God and there is no other; if it is true that the God of Isaiah 46 is God and there is no one like Him, and because of God, that which He wills will come to pass, then dont you think that it is foolish to make or treat anything in your life as equal or greater than He? Yet, there are all kinds of things, dreams, and people in your life competing for the greatest and most valuable place in your life. This is nothing new, for it has always been the tension since the garden of Eden. Just because God found you, does not mean that you will not struggle with and fight against the pull and temptation to substitute God with something else. Adam and Eve faced this struggle in the Garden, and they lost. Abraham wrestled throughout his life with this same struggle. King David struggled and lost on several occasions, the most notable was his desire for Bathsheba. Judas struggled and lost, Ananias and Saphira struggled and lost, and you may be struggling and now you find yourself losing. Anytime we place a thing, person, dream, or ideology above the God whose rightful place in your life in preeminence... you will find the burden to be crushing. We will look at Isaiah 45:22-24, but for now, I want you to consider what it is saying: Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself; the word has gone out from My mouth in righteousness and will not turn back, that to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance. They will say of Me, Only in the Lord are righteousness and strength. People will come to Him, and all who were angry at Him will be put to shame. There is only one to whom all will bow, and there is no God like Him... and His name is Jesus: And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross. For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Phil. 2:811) What you need and what this country needs most is not for anything other than Jesus Christ to be great in your life. He is the hope of the nations.

THE REVERSAL OF THE WORLD AT PENTECOST Acts 1:8 you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Jesus is making a prophecy here about the cosmic reversal of human history, culture, morality and spirituality. He is saying that from this time forth a new era of spiritual activity would begin in the earth whereby every human being who believed in the death and resurrection of Jesus as the risen Christ could live as a New species of being – a new Creation. They would become conscious of the Spirit of the life of Jesus being joined to their natural human spirit – a reversal of natural human existence to Divine spiritual existence.  He was also reversing the witness of himself as God in the earth. Israel was once that witness. Israel had been the living proof on earth that there was a God in the heavens – God doing miracles of provision for them and giving them the Promised land of Canaan. And for Israel to be that living proof they had to obey his commandments and perform his sacred sacrificial offerings. But now there was a new witness - a new living proof on the earth that there was a living God in the Heavens. This was to be the lives of sacred power in those who believed in the resurrected Christ that displayed and glorified the nature of a loving forgiving God in the Heavens. Jesus was also prophesying the reversal of spiritual power in the Heavens that would give believers in Jesus the fulness of spiritual power over the principalities and powers and demonic forces in the nations of the earth and in their own personal lives.  Pentecost was also a direct reversal of the Tower of Babel. Spiritual corruption had occurred at Babel where the earth was divided into seventy nations (named in Genesis 10), because of their rebellion to God. The language of their one native tongue was divided into various unintelligible languages so that they could not communicate and understand each other. The miraculous ability of the disciples at Pentecost to speak in different tongues (languages) allowed Jews from every nation to hear the gospel in their own tongue, overcoming the chaotic dividing of languages that occurred at Babel. Even the word ‘divided' in the phrase regarding the "divided tongues of fire" over the heads of the disciples is the same word diamaridzo that describes the division of nations in Deuteronomy 32:8. At Pentecost a new language of the Holy Spirit united humanity unto Christ through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – We will now read the account of the Day of Pentecost from the Book of Acts.  Acts 2:2-12 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. The Crowd's Response And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and converts, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “Whatever could this mean?” Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: (Joel 2:28–32) ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; I will pour out My Spirit in those days on My young men and on My young women; And they shall prophesy, and the young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.  That entire section of Joel's prophecy has come to pass for all of humanity and is now actively being taken hold of by faith in those who believe in the ‘baptism of the Holy Spirit'. This happens when a believer acknowledges that they are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God to be led into all the truth that Jesus has spoken in his Word and is now speaking today into our lives and we are spiritually empowered to fulfil God's will and the requirements of the Commandments  In Jewish tradition Pentecost (Shavuot) is also celebrated as the anniversary of the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. This perspective emphasizes the ongoing significance of the law and its continuation in the covenant with God.  Pentecost is the fulfillment of the promise of a "new covenant" where God would write his law on the hearts of his people. This contrasts with the giving of the law on stone as the Old Covenant.  In both events God gave His Torah (Law) to His People and in both cases He sealed the covenant that He had made with them. At Sinai He gave the Law written on tablets of stone. At Pentecost, He gave the Law written on tablets of the Heart. Then comes another part of Joel's prophecy that has not yet happened historically – but it is seen in the Book of Revelation as part of one of the seven seals which Jesus opens.  The prophecy finishes by describing the cry in the hearts of people in those last harrowing days - urging them to call upon the name of Jesus and become saved. ‘And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved.' And that will bring an outpouring of God's grace upon those people who finally realise and yield to the awesome power of the Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. (Revelation 6:12) There is also a further implication to the word ‘divided' in the phrase the "divided tongues as of fire" on the heads of the disciples in the upper room as the same word diamaridzo in describing the dividing of the nations in Deuteronomy 32. It is that those 70 nations whose tongues were divided at Babel and whose names are listed in Genesis 10, went out to occupy different territories in the earth.  The miracle of speaking in tongues at Pentecost for all the people of the different nations to understand the Gospel message at Pentecost signifies God's intention to reclaim those nations he had previously disinherited due to their rebellion and idolatry at Babel.  And now the deliberate scattering of these new believers back out to their home nations after Pentecost acted as seeds of the Gospel of the Kingdom being planted among all those nations. Starting in Jerusalem, it extended to Judea, Samaria (representing the apostate northern kingdom of Israel), and even to places with Jewish presence like Ethiopia. The Gospel also reached Philistine cities which were areas outside the original Kingdom of Solomon's control, and Damascus, a location linked to Abraham's early history and Paul's early history. All this explains the presence of believers wherever Paul later travelled with the New Covenant message. God was reclaiming the territory of the whole earth from the powers of darkness and rebellion into his New Covenant promise for humanity. This became the reversal and reclamation of geographic and spiritual territory of Pentecost. But the reversal and reclamation of territory begins at the personal territory of our own heart – that is the soil of the new territory that God is reclaiming in the earth in these days in which we live. Taking back the spiritual territory of our own minds and hearts by faith through the indwelling Holy Spirit brings about a maturing of our will into accepting God's will in all of our circumstances and gives us a new spiritual authority. We rest in a new understanding of the sovereignty of God in our lives as we see both the outward visible reality and the inner unseen reality with clarity and discernment. We realise that no adverse or unexpected circumstances can stop God's purpose from working in us and through us. We can navigate life's sufferings of worldly trials and spiritual conflicts with peace and thanksgiving and hope. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).  We can say along with Paul – I AM WHAT I AM by the grace of God, as a vessel of his Divine will. This is what Jesus meant when he spoke about us receiving the power of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to Me – our lives as living proof of a living God in Heaven. This the reversal of our new I AM identity at Pentecost. It is no longer about an I AM in reaction to life's troubles – but an I AM that is co-labouring with God to bless others as we are we are being blessed, and see them redeemed as we have been redeemed, and witness a world being reordered and restored through the power of the Holy Spirit. AMEN. I want to just mention the thought of the reversal of our I Am again. The Holy Spirit convinces our I Am to no longer be content to let us think I am alone and isolated - thinking you're alone IS not good enough, not for anybody I know including myself.  What is great is that you can be yourself with God - you can be yourself getting to know the ocean of mercy that God allows for you to be yourself as a work in progress - and know his continual forgiveness and encouragement. God is delighted that you're even paying any attention to the fact that you are sharing yourself with him. You might say to him - Is that what you are all about Lord? And if you listen carefully you'll hear God say yes that's what it was all about - I wanted you in my life. And then you might ask ‘Why does that bless you Lord? He will tell you that he couldn't be more blessed than he is in himself but it is for your sake, and I want you to know and to share how good it is to share life without ever feeling being separated and isolated. I want you to share in Our Father Son and holy Spirit's wonderful relationship. God says I did this for you not out of any pressure or obligation but out of perfect love because perfect love has a certain kind of compulsion of overflowing with a love that has to be shared. I want you to assure yourself and include yourself in that because it's for your sake. As you realise this you too will be compelled to share that love with others in your world.

Psalms - The End of the Wicked Contrasted with That of the Righteous, Comfort in Trouble from Recalling God's Mighty Deeds, God's Guidance of His People in Spite of Their Unfaithfulness.Matthew - Jesus before Pilate, Jesus Is Mocked, The Crucifixion, Jesus Is Buried

When we read the book of Acts, we find that in the earliest days of the church there was a Copernican revolution in terms of understanding God's plan for His People. The mystery that was formerly hidden but now revealed is that Christ's salvation is open to all people without distinction. Jews and Gentiles have been equally incorporated into third-kind of humanity, one new family - the church.25-05-2025 - Lucas Durant

The Attributes of God- 1. God's glory revealed to Moses. 2. God's glory revealed in Jesus Christ. 3. God's glory reflected in His People.

By what will your life be shaped?  The situations and circumstances in which we find ourselves (wether they be thrusted upon us or by our own making) can carry the most weight in our life.  Especially when these circumstances and situations are difficult.  This was certainly the case for the Israelites in Egypt,“Let heavier work be laid on the men that they may labor at it and pay no regard to lying words.” (Exodus 5:9 ).  However, the story of Exodus culminates in the climax of “the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.”  Over everything else, the Lord and His presence with His People was to carry the most weight in their lives.  In other words, the Lord being with His people was to shape their lives.  As the story of the Bible unfolds, we see Jesus show up as the Same God of Exodus, working the same plan of redemption for His people, but in Christ this plan is fully accomplished.  The veil was torn and removed so that God's people can see the glory of the Lord embodied in Jesus.  Jesus also prepared the way for the Holy Spirit to indwell, not the Tabernacle, but the people of God as living stones.  We now, with unveiled faces to God's glory and the presence of God in us, are empowered to be shaped into God's people.  We finished looking at the parable Jesus told to the Chief Priests and Elders in Matthew 21.  Two sons were told to go work in their father's vineyard.  One said, “yes,” but didn't go.  The other said, “no,” but changed his mind and went.  This parable forces us to ask, “Which son am I?”  Am I giving lip service to God, but reflecting different loyalties in the way I live my life?  Or, has Jesus moved the glory and presence of God into my life?  If we claim the latter, then we must be willing to confess and repent from those wayward loyalties. The Israelites carried the story of Exodus with them.  It is the story that defined them.  The story of Exodus shaped the way they lived.  We have been ingrafted into Israel.  The Church is the fulfillment of Israel.  Exodus is our story, too.  However, our story is greater, because we have the greater mediator, Jesus the Christ.  Jesus saved us and He continues to shape us by moving the glory of the Lord into our lives through His finished work and the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit, by whom we are empowered to live like God's People—Because that is exactly who we are.  By what will your life be shaped?  

The Lord will not forsake His People.

Theme True worship is not about flattery, formality, or external show, but about humble hearts that tremble at God's Word. God will vindicate His true people and fulfill His promises in them. Key Verse Isaiah 66:2b – 'But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.' Outline I. God Cannot Be Flattered by Buildings (vv. 1–2) • God's throne is heaven; His footstool is the earth. • He seeks not great structures, but hearts that fear His Word. II. God Cannot Be Deceived by Hypocrites (vv. 3–6) • Empty sacrifices offend God. • He sees through fake worship and will judge pretenders. • But He will comfort the humble who are cast out for His sake. III. God Will Not Be Frustrated in His Purposes (vv. 7–9) • God brings new life and a new people through miraculous means. • Echoes of the church's birth at Pentecost. IV. God Will Fulfill His Promises to His People (vv. 10–14) • Joy, peace, and comfort will be poured out on God's true people. • He will nurture, heal, and rejoice over His children. Gospel Connection Jesus Christ is the One through whom God fulfills all His purposes. He is the true Temple, and those who come to Him in humility and faith are God's true people. Pentecost was the sign of God's faithfulness to birth a people by His Spirit. Application • Worship God with sincerity, not show. • Be among those who tremble at His Word. • Do not fear rejection for Christ's sake—He will vindicate His people. • Trust that God will fulfill His promises through Christ alone.

God's Resilient Assurance for His People's Peace

Because God gave the Ten Words to reveal Himself and His ways to them His people as part of the old covenant people, we in the new, though not under these commands as a law, still benefit from them as God's revelation of Himself and His ways.INT: It All Started with a Question. (Galatians flashback) I. God Spoke These Ten Words to Reveal Himself to His People. v 1II. God spoke These Ten Words in the Specific Context of His Covenant with Israel v 2

"Day of Vengeance and Mercy" - sermon on Isaiah 63:1-14 by Pastor Jason Van BemmelIntro: Why We Want Only the Nice Parts of GodI. The Coming Day of Vengeance & Redemption, vv. 1-6II. The LORD's Mercy & His People's Rebellion, vv. 7-10III. The LORD Who Leads and Provides, vv. 11-14Conclusion – Loving God - Justice & Love: Wrath & Deliverance

God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. 46 God is our refuge and strength, A[a] very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the [b]midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters […]

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Georgetta Christensen, who was nominated by her daughter Lydia Vest. Here's some of what Lydia had to say about her mom. “My mother used every opportunity available to spread the Gospel, to be a light-—from our neighbors, teachers, the pest control guy, and anyone who came into our home! She was ready to share and build genuine relationships.” From my time spent interviewing Georgetta, I can absolutely see her passion for spreading the love and good news of Jesus through her homemaking. She has faithfully served her family in the home for over 4 decades, through many trials and very difficult situations. As we discuss everything from simple daily challenges of running a home to navigating a severe mental health crisis with her son, Georgetta is always quick to acknowledge God's provision and goodness through it all. NOTES & LINKSMental Health Resources:SMI Support GroupStrength for His People; A Ministry for Families of the Mentally Ill by Steven WaterhouseSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

A segment geared towards igniting and provoking a change in God's Church... a return back to the pattern God set forth for His People in Christ! (Hebrews 10:23-31)

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Polk takes us to the heart of the Palm Sunday narrative—where Jesus is declared King by the crowd, rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, and immediately sets to work flipping tables and expectations. Pastor Jason emphasizes that restoration begins with coronation—acknowledging Jesus as the King of our hearts and lives. Through rich narrative and humor, he paints the scene of a city swelling with hope, a people longing for deliverance, and a Savior who defies every worldly notion of power. He explores the significance of Jesus' obedience to prophecy, His heart that weeps for those who are close yet still far, and His bold act of cleansing the temple—a call to make space for God to truly dwell within us. This message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is not just a gentle King riding in humility—He is a King who remodels, restores, and reigns. And when we throw down our cloaks and declare Him as King, we invite real transformation into every part of our lives. Show Chapters: 00:29 — Why Palm Sunday Still Matters 06:44 — Setting the Scene: Jerusalem's Crowds & Expectations 12:16 — Prophecy Fulfilled: Why Jesus Rode a Donkey 18:55 — Language Barriers: Misunderstanding the King 24:02 — Jesus Weeps: The Heart of God for His People 30:18 — Turning Tables: The Temple, Remodeling, and Our Hearts 40:01 — House of Prayer or Den of Robbers? 47:55 — Bridge Builders, Not Wall Builders 52:17 — Responding to the King: Reflection and Coronation

God uses the picture of the fig tree to represent His People, Israel. Does that mean every reference to a fig tree is a reference to Israel? No. But there are remarkable Scriptures where a parable of a fig tree reveals profound Truths and Prophecies. Get ready to be challenged!Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

The Vilna Gaon once said that the hardest mitzvah in the entire Torah to fulfill is being happy on the holiday. The reason it's so difficult is because it requires us to be in a constant state of joy for all seven days – no worry, no sadness, no aggravation. This is hard even for a person who's blessed with a family, with a house, with parnasa. But what about when it comes to people who don't have those same blessings? How could they be in a constant state of joy? For some, the holidays are the saddest part of the year. People who don't have families; people who don't have a place to be. They listen as everybody else makes their holiday plans and they feel left out. An older single woman said she wished she could just go to sleep before the Seder begins and wake up the next morning to a new day. She dreads having to sit at the table with all of her married siblings and their children. She is always asked to help with this child or to babysit that child. Everyone figures since she doesn't have her own family, she's available to be at everyone else's service. Everyone tells her, "Don't worry, this is going to be the last holiday for you without a husband. By next year you'll be married, b'ezrat Hashem." She doesn't want to hear it anymore. She wished she could just skip the whole thing. There are people who are ba'aleh teshuva and their families don't have a real Seder. They don't have anywhere to go; everyone else is busy with their own families. There are single mothers who try to play the role of the mother and father and give their children a real Seder, but it's never ideal. There are single parents who are separated from their children, who have to be lonely guests at other people's tables. "Holidays are supposed to be family time," they say, "why can't we be with our families as well?" Their pain is very great. How could they possibly fulfill this mitzvah of being happy on the holiday? It is an extremely difficult task, but if they could find it within themselves to try and accomplish, they will receive unimaginable rewards for it. Chazal tell us, doing a mitzvah with difficulty is worth a hundred times more than doing the same mitzvah without difficulty. Rabbi Dessler explains, to do any mitzvah with even the slightest amount of difficulty is worth a hundred times more than doing it without that difficulty. If there is more than a slight amount of difficulty, then the mitzvah becomes a hundred times greater than before, and so on. And if it's an extremely difficult mitzvah, it could be worth thousands and thousands of times greater. We can't fathom the reward even for an easy mitzvah, how much more so something very difficult. The Zohar HaKadosh writes, when a person sits by his table at the Seder and says over the story of Yitziat Mitzrayim, Hashem assembles the angels together and brags to them about how His People rejoice in His salvation. Imagine if someone who has every reason to want to skip the Seder but, nonetheless, strengthens himself and still says the praises of Hashem and still manages to be happy, what would Hashem tell the angels then? When a poor man brings a flour offering as a korban, the pasuk says, "ונפש כי תקריב – he's bringing his soul." The Gemara explains, because it's so hard for him to bring even that flour offering, Hashem considers it as if he brought his own soul as a korban. Now, if for a person to give up his money to serve Hashem is considered like he gave his soul, what about if a person is able to sacrifice his emotions, to say, "Hashem, You know how hard it is for me to go through another holiday like this, but I'm going to lift myself up, I'm going to do the best that I can and serve You the way that You asked, with joy. I'll sit at a table with strangers and forget about my problems and just focus on praising You. Or I'll sit at a table without a spouse, or without children, and I'll overcome my sadness to do this mitzvah the best way." That avodah would be unbelievable. And it's not all or nothing, every little effort counts. For some, just getting to the Seder and putting on a smile is already a heroic act. May Hashem give all of us the strength to rejoice this Pesach, and may we see the ultimate salvation of Mashiach Tzidkenu. Amen.

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of a Pastor and His People. Join us this time as we sit down and here from our new resident Justin Bryant. 

Muriel-Laure Kom has been serving as a prophetic fine artist since 2023, painting in oils with under layers in mixed media (acrylics, inks, spray paint, collage). In her own words she says, the Lord Jesus Christ spoke to me that year, telling me that art is a portal and that He wanted to use me to create paintings that would usher people in His Loving Presence. The honor that He gives me to hear His instructions as I am painting, to feel His Spirit filling me, to be ministered to as the image is taking form on the canvas, and to see people being touched by my artworks, is more precious than what words can describe. I pray to keep having a heart that abides in Him, so that I will remain in His Presence and keep being a vessel He will entrust revelations to, in order to reach the World and bless His People. Today, we're talking about: Serving out of a love and passion - all for an audience of 1 Inspiration behind her painting, “The Potter and the Clay” Collaborating with God with our gifts and talents C A N D A C E  C O F E R author + speaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of A Pastor and His People. Join us for this special episode as two pastors discuss two different things that we were able to be apart of in the past week. 

Nahum 1 (NASB) 1 The oracle of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 A jealous and avenging God is the Lord; The Lord is avenging and wrathful. The Lord takes vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies. 3 The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, And the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. In whirlwind and storm is His way, And clouds are the dust beneath His feet. 4 He rebukes the sea and makes it dry; He dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither; The blossoms of Lebanon wither. 5 Mountains quake because of Him And the hills dissolve; Indeed the earth is upheaved by His presence, The world and all the inhabitants in it. 6 Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire And the rocks are broken up by Him. 7 The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him. 8 But with an overflowing flood He will make a complete end of its site, And will pursue His enemies into darkness. 9 Whatever you devise against the Lord, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice. 10 Like tangled thorns, And like those who are drunken with their drink, They are consumed As stubble completely withered. 11 From you has gone forth One who plotted evil against the Lord, A wicked counselor. 12 Thus says the Lord, "Though they are at full strength and likewise many, Even so, they will be cut off and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no longer. 13 "So now, I will break his yoke bar from upon you, And I will tear off your shackles." 14 The Lord has issued a command concerning you: "Your name will no longer be perpetuated. I will cut off idol and image From the house of your gods. I will prepare your grave, For you are contemptible." 15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; Pay your vows. For never again will the wicked one pass through you; He is cut off completely. Theme: God specially protects and cares for His people Outline:1) A Dreadful Warning to God's Enemies (1:1-8)    - God is vengeful and jealous for His people (1:2)    - The Wrath of God is Incomparable (1:3-5)    - None Can Stand Before God's Anger (1:6)    - Great Comfort for God's People (1:7-8)2) A Prophetic Message of Destruction & Protection (1:9-15)    - God Will Protect His Own (1:9-13)    - God Will Destroy His Enemy (1:14)    - God Gives a Promise to His People (1:15)

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of 'A Pastor and His People'. Join us as we hear more about one of our members here at Park Baptist Church.

From the beginning of the Abrahamic covenant, God has called His People to be His Army on earth. As we pray, speak, and step up and step out, God's Spirit battles through us. This message will look at the armor that God gives us and the weapons that God gives us to fight the good fight of faith here on earth.

In His wisdom, God wanted His People to be more than just an organization. He wanted them to be a Family. A Family that looks out for each other. A Family that holds each other accountable. A Family that loves greatly, protects fiercely, and shares with each other generously. Anyone can join a club, but only God can make you a member of His Family!

1 John 2:15-17"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." Assurance: Loving God, His People, and His Command God vs. the World: Do Not Love the World (v.15) What is the world? (v. 15) What is in the world? (v. 16)What will happen to the world? (v17) Our Response

Pastor Erick Schuringa will lead us in a special service celebrating our Friendship Ministry with a message entitled “God Loves and Cares for His People .” He will be looking at Genesis chapter 50, verses 15-21.The story of Joseph is full of ups and downs, great acts and horrible deeds. Through it all the message is clear: God is with us and is working things out for his purposes in the end.

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of A Pastor and His People. Join us as we learn more about one of our member here at Park Baptist Church

Mark 13:24-37Isaiah 13Joel 2Psalm 74Revelation 19ThessaloniansHymns: Hallelujah Praise Jehovah; From out the Depths I Cry O Lord to Thee; Joy to the World the Lord is ComeOutline: Jesus Proclaims: Jesus Proclaims: His Parousia, a Parable, and about PrayingI. Jesus will return in power for His chosen people.II. Jesus' return can be anticipated.III. Jesus' return calls His People to faithfulness.

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On the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord (February 2nd, 2025), Father Joshua Fons explores Simeon's proclamation, a prayer that is prayed by thousands and thousands around the world as part of Night Prayer each night. Simeon saw God's promises for the Salvation of His People coming to pass right before his very eyes, and if we have the eyes to see the same is true for us. This is particularly true through the Sacrament of Baptism, and how it is the means by which we are brought into God's promises for our own salvation.

Send us a textJoin us for a great conversation with Jack Mooring, founding pastor of Celebration of Life Church and former band member of the Grammy-nominated group Leland. Learn about Jack's transformative journey from the music stage to the pulpit, and his latest book, "Portrait of God: Rediscovering the Attributes of God Through the Stories of His People." "Portrait of God" explored little-known stories about inspiring people of faith from history, which were fascinating. In this episode, we discussed their stories and how we can apply their wisdom in our lives today.  Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to faith, you'll find inspiration in the enduring power of living with integrity. Order "Portrait of God" here or find it at any online book retailer.Connect with Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackmooring/ Order Stephanie's new book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

In today's episode, we delve into God's message to America, focusing on the importance of steadfast faith during uncertain times. We'll explore three key aspects of God's Word: God's Word to His People is Eternal Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35 Message: Discover how God's unchanging Word provides stability in uncertain times. God's Word to His People is Active Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11 Message: Learn how God's living Word influences and transforms lives today. Receiving and Acting Out God's Word Scripture: James 1:22, Psalm 119:105 Message: Understand the importance of not only hearing God's Word but also living it out in our actions. Join us as we explore these powerful truths and their relevance in today's world. Learn More: HerbieMac.org

This is message 7 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 6:1-10 Isaiah's vision of the Lord high and lifted up reveals God's unmatched holiness, providing a clear view of Himself, His people, and His purposes. The clearer Isaiah saw the Lord, the clearer he saw himself as he truly was—unworthy and in need of cleansing. This clarity also revealed the work God had for him, leading to his surrender and willingness to serve: “Here am I. Send me!” A vision of God's holiness brings conviction, aligns lives with His will, and equips His people for His work with a renewed understanding of their dependence on Him. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Conversion comes with a Commission . . . I. Spiritual Blindness- We are Blind but think we See Clearly, until we Encounter Jesus! (1-9) II. Spiritual Sight- God Restores our Sight by His Spirit and His People! (10-19a) III. Spiritual Burden- We can See People the Way Jesus Does! (19b-31) Practical Implications o How can you identify some of your blind spots? o Where/who are you holding back from Speaking? o How are your participating in Every Member on Mission?

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Works of God in The Works of His People Subtitle: "Hallel Psalms" Speaker: Paul Gordon Broadcaster: Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/19/2025 Bible: Psalm 111; Psalm 112 Length: 43 min.

What Does God Desire of His People? (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) - Evening Sermon

We Are Continuing Our Study On The Power of Patience! The Holy Spirit is maturing His People and shaping us for GLOW 2025! You Will Not Walk Away The Same After This Segment Of The Voice Of Reason .... "The Character Of Patience!"

2024.12.22 - God Comes to His People by Emmanuel Baptist Church

During these days of Chanukah, we are celebrating the fact that we have freedom to serve Hashem as we please. The Yevanim made harsh decrees that prevented the Jewish People from being able to perform mitzvot until Hashem came and saved them from their hands. We know that man has no control in this world, and the Greeks had absolutely no power to harm. It was only because Hashem decreed that those persecutions should take place that the Greeks had any ability to make those decrees. The question is why did Hashem bring it about that His People should be deprived of being able to keep the Torah and mitzvot? The Bach writes in Hilchot Chanukah , it's because the Jews themselves became lax in their performance of the mitzvot . They did not value the mitzvot the way they should have, and that's why Hashem took away their opportunity to perform them. Mitzvot are the most precious commodities in the entire world. It is our greatest zechut to be able to perform them and it is not a given that whenever we decide we are ready to do them, they will be available to us. We have to value and appreciate the mitzvot to have the zechut to perform them. When the Jews were willing to be moser nefesh and even fight, at the risk of their lives, to get back that freedom to perform mitzvot, that is when Hashem made miracles for them and happily gave them back their treasured zechut . Hashem wants every single Jew to do every mitzvah the best way possible, but He doesn't just give us spiritual gifts for nothing. This is the one area in life where we have to perform. We have to have a strong will to want to do the Mitzvot and be ready to put in the efforts to fulfill them. Then Hashem will open the doors for us and give us the opportunities to perform them. I was getting ready to start learning with a young man named Shlomo the other day, right after finishing preparing for a class on the Amida . When he sat down, I asked him what a certain line meant in the Amida . They were some difficult words and he wasn't one hundred percent sure, so I proceeded to tell him the beautiful explanation that I had just read. After hearing that explanation, he smiled from ear to ear. He said, "I wish I knew the deeper meaning of all the words of the Amida . I really need to find time to do it." The very next day, he walked in and said, "You are not going to believe what happened this morning. When I was taking out my tefillin , I accidentally pulled out a small pamphlet that had on it a summary and explanations of every beracha in the Amida in English from Rav Avigdor Miller, zatzal . It had been there for almost two years, and I had completely forgotten that I ever put it there." He was so happy to show it to me. I told him, "This is unbelievable. When you said you wanted to learn more about the Amida, and were ready to do something about it, Hashem practically put this pamphlet right in your lap to start you off." The hashgacha here is amazing. For almost two years he has been opening that bag every morning and never noticed the pamphlet once. And now, when he expressed interest in learning about it, he "accidentally" pulled it out. Hashem wants everyone to know everything. He wants to help us so much with our Torah and mitzvot, but we have to make the first move. This is our job in the world. The more we want, the more He'll give us. But we have to really want first; and it has to be sincere. If someone really wants to become better in Mitzvot , he'll even pray to Hashem for His help in accomplishing it and that is the most beautiful tefila . May Hashem help us all use the potential that He gave us to fulfill our roles in His avodat hakodesh .

Texts:  Exodus 34:5-8; John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:7-12   The Steadfast Love of God Declared in His Name (Exodus 34:5-8) This is the first passage where God declares His character to us. He is full of mercy, grace, faithfulness, and love with forgiveness for sinners.   The Stunning Love of God Demonstrated in His Son (John 3:16-17) God's love came down to us in the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. Because of Christ's condescension in love to us, we can be saved unto eternal life through faith in Christ.   The Sacrificial Love of God Displayed in His People (1 John 4:7-12) God's sacrificial love for us was clearly displayed in the incarnation and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for our sins. Since God's love abides in us as believers, we are now compelled and equipped to love others sacrificially.

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 4, Session 4—God Provided for His People.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Murray Capill (DMin, Westminster Seminary) Dean of Ministry Development and Lecturer in Pastoral Ministry at Reformed Theological College (Melbourne, Australia) to discuss the topic of how to preach practical application from every text of Scripture. Resources ​⁠The Heart Is the Target: Preaching Practical Application from Every Text⁠ by Murray Capill ​⁠Reformed Preaching: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People ⁠by Joel Beeke ​⁠Putting the Truth to Work: The Theory and Practice of Biblical Application ⁠by Dan Doriani ​⁠Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism ⁠by Tim Keller ⁠The Supremacy of God in Preaching​⁠ by John Piper

What would it take for you to trust that God always keeps His promises? ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: In this sermon, Pastor Adam Burton unpacks Mary's Song from Luke 1:46-55, revealing how God's faithfulness uplifts the humble, fights for His people, and fulfills His promises. Just as Mary responded with worship and trust during uncertainty, we are called to magnify God's name and live with confidence in His unchanging Word. Discover how God's promises can transform your life today. SERMON TRANSCRIPT: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.cbcmaysville.church/18 ABOUT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Central Baptist Church is located in the heart of Maysville, Kentucky. We invite you to join our community and explore our services and programs. For more information, visit our website at ⁠cbcmaysville.com⁠. If you're new or want to get connected, please fill out our digital connection card at ⁠⁠⁠https://⁠cbcmaysville.com/connect/⁠⁠⁠⁠. We look forward to welcoming you! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/cbcmaysville/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/centralbaptistmaysville/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@cbcmaysville/⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS: Opening [0:00] Introduction [0:25] God Lifts the Lowly [4:42] God Fights for His People [11:30] God Keeps His Promises [18:43] Conclusion [26:48] Ending [34:27] #GodKeepsHisPromises #FaithfulGod #MagnifyTheLord

Second Sunday in Advent Bible Readings Malachi 3:1–7b, Psalm 66:16-20, Luke 3:1-6 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Psalm 66 For the choir director. A song. A psalm. Introduction: The Praise of the World 1 Shout praise to God, all the earth! 2 Make music to the glory of his name! Make his praise glorious! 3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!” Because of your great power your enemies must cower before you. 4 All the earth bows down to you. They make music to you. They make music to your name. Interlude God's Awesome Deeds Deliver His People 5 Come and see the works of God. How awesome his deeds for all people! 6 He turned the sea into dry land. They crossed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there. 7 He rules by his power forever. His eyes watch the nations. Interlude Do not let the rebellious rise up against him. 8 Bless our God, you peoples. Let the sound of his praise be heard. 9 He is the one who has preserved our lives. He did not let our feet slip. 10 Indeed, you tested us, God. You refined us as silver is refined. 11 You led us into a trap. You laid a burden on our backs. 12 You let men ride over our heads. We went through fire and through water, but you brought us out to a well-watered place. His People's Praise 13 I will come to your house with whole burnt offerings. I will fulfill my vows to you, 14 which my lips uttered, which my mouth spoke during my trouble. 15 I will offer fat animals to you as whole burnt offerings, along with the smoke from rams. Interlude I will offer cattle with goats. 16 Come, listen, all you who fear God, and let me tell what he has done to save my life. 17 To him I cried out with my mouth. High praise was on my tongue. 18 If I had contemplated evil in my heart, the Lord would not have listened, 19 but God has surely listened. He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, who has not turned aside my prayer or turned aside his mercy from me! The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to recall something from today's message. Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words, activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week. We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of Pastor and His People. Join us as we hear more from our current resident Joshua Woolbright

Hello and Welcome in to another episode of A Pastor and His People. Join us as we get to learn more about one of our residents Deyling Machado. 

JESUS: THE ONLY SAVIOR#27 | The Real Lord's PrayerPastor Jay Childs (John 17)A Request for Himself (vs 1-5)Requests for His Disciples (vs 6-19)Requests for His People (vs 20-26)

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In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Ryan Swale, pastor of Immanuel URC in Jordan, Ontario, to discuss his dissertation, The Imprecatory Pastor: A Practical Theology of the Imprecatory Psalms. Swale challenges the modern church to reconsider the often-overlooked imprecatory psalms, which call for divine justice upon enemies. He argues that these psalms are not only permissible for Christians to use but are essential for pastoral ministry. Grounded in the character of God and rooted in biblical promises, Swale shows how these prayers for justice play a vital role in counseling, preaching, prayer, and worship. Swale explains the theological foundations of imprecatory psalms, demonstrating how both the Old and New Testaments affirm their use. He also explores practical applications for pastors, including how imprecatory psalms can be employed in “liturgical warfare,” apologetics, and pastoral counseling. Swale urges pastors to embrace these psalms as powerful tools for confronting evil and injustice, ultimately leading the church in glorifying God's justice. Join us as we explore the biblical and pastoral importance of imprecatory psalms and their role in faithfully navigating a fallen world. Tune in to learn more about the powerful place of imprecatory psalms in Christian life and ministry. 00:07 Introduction 05:13 Choosing the Imprecatory Psalms as a DMin Dissertation Topic 11:25 What Is an Imprecatory Psalm? 14:17 Imprecations in Light of Genesis 3:15 23:03 Imprecatory Psalms and the New Testament 38:27 Imprecatory Psalms in Corporate Worship 45:30 The Judgment of God upon Christ for His People 48:21 Psalms for the Age of Rage 53:44 Suggestions for Beginning to Use the Imprecatory Psalms 57:43 Conclusion