Podcasts about Horeb

“The people, when they beheld Him, were greatly amazed, and running to Him saluted Him.” — Mark 9:15 How great the difference between Moses and Jesus! When the prophet of Horeb had been forty days upon the mountain, he underwent a kind of transfiguration, so that his countenance shone with exceeding brightness, and he put […]

Malachi 4:1-6 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. 2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. 3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts. 4 “Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. 5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruc-tion.”

These are the terms of the covenant the Lord commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in Moab, in addition to the covenant he had made with them at Horeb. Moses summoned all the Israelites and said to them: Your eyes have seen all that the Lord did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials and to all his land. With your own eyes you saw those great trials, those signs and great wonders. But to this day the Lord has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear. Yet the Lord says, During the forty years that I led you through the wilderness, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet. You ate no bread and drank no wine or other fermented drink. I did this so that you might know that I am the Lord your God.Deuteronomy 29:1-6Hello everyone and welcome to the Christian Educational Ministries Weekend Bible Study. It is good to be with you and we thank you for being there and allowing us to make this weekly service possible.Tonight we are pleased to continue our study on the book of Deuteronomy, which teaches us to know God, love God and obey God. Filling in for Ronald L. Dart, with part sixteen of this fascinating series, is our good friend, Richard Crow.

Evening lessons: Psalms 106:19-46; Hosea 11; John 12:20-52.  They made a calf in Horeb and worshipped a molten image.

"Remember the law of My servant, Moses. The statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of Jehovah comes.” (Malachi 4)

In a culture overloaded with noise and distraction, The Crosswalk Devotional: Being Silent with Jesus invites you into the sacred practice of stillness. Kyle Norman reflects on Jesus' habit of withdrawing to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:16) and challenges us to do the same. Drawing from personal insight, biblical examples, and modern parallels like the show Alone, this devotional explores how spiritual silence opens us to hear God's voice and deepen our relationship with Him. If even Jesus needed time away from the crowds to reconnect with the Father, shouldn’t we also make space for solitude and spiritual renewal? ✨ Highlights Why silence and solitude are vital for spiritual growth How Jesus modeled a life of intentional quiet time with God The emotional and spiritual transformation that comes through being still Practical ways to cultivate a quiet heart in a noisy world Encouragement to stop striving for answers and start simply being with Jesus

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: California, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMARTES, 12 DE AGOSTOAGUA DE LA ROCADespués de salir del desierto de Sin, los israelitas acamparon en Refidín. Allí no había agua, y de nuevo desconfiaron de la providencia de Dios. En su ceguedad y presunción el pueblo fue a Moisés con la exigencia: "Danos agua que bebamos". Pero Moisés no perdió la paciencia. "¿Por qué altercáis conmigo? ¿por qué tentáis a Jehová?" Ellos exclamaron airados: "¿Por qué nos hiciste subir de Egipto, para matarnos de sed a nosotros, y a nuestros hijos, y a nuestros ganados?" Cuando se los había abastecido abundantemente de alimentos, recordaron con vergüenza su incredulidad y sus murmuraciones, y pro-metieron que en el futuro confiarían en el Señor; pero pronto olvidaron su promesa, y fracasaron en la primera prueba de su fe. La columna de nube que los dirigía, parecía esconder un terrible misterio. Y Moisés, ¿quién era él? preguntaban, ¿y cuál sería su objeto al sacarlos de Egipto? La sospecha y la desconfianza llenaron sus corazones, y osadamente le acusaron de proyectar matarlos a ellos y a sus hijos mediante privaciones y penurias, con el objeto de enriquecerse con los bienes de ellos. En la confusión de la ira y la indignación que los dominó, estuvieron a punto de apedrear a Moisés. Angustiado, Moisés clamó al Señor: "¿Qué haré con este pueblo?" Se le dijo que, llevando la vara con que había hecho milagros en Egipto, y acompañado de los ancianos, se presentara ante el pueblo. Y el Señor le dijo: "He aquí que yo estoy delante de ti allí sobre la peña en Horeb; y herirás la peña, y saldrán de ella aguas, y beberá el pueblo". Moisés obedeció y brotaron las aguas en una corriente viva que proporcionó agua en abundancia a todo el campamento. En vez de mandar a Moisés que levantara su vara para traer sobre los promotores de aquella inicua murmuración alguna terrible plaga como las de Egipto, el Señor, en su gran misericordia, usó la vara como instrumento de liberación (Historia de los patriarcas y profetas, p. 304). "Si alguno tiene sed, venga a mí y beba. El que cree en mí, como dice la Escritura, ríos de agua viva correrán de su vientre". La condición del pueblo daba fuerza a este llamamiento. Habían estado participando de una continua escena de pompa y festividad, sus ojos estaban deslumbrados por la luz y el color, y sus oídos halagados por la más rica música; pero no había nada en toda esta ceremonia que satisficiese las necesidades del espíritu, nada que aplacase la sed del alma por lo imperecedero. Jesús los invitaba a venir y beber en la fuente de la vida, de aquello que sería en ellos un manantial de agua que brotara para vida eterna. El sacerdote había cumplido esa mañana la ceremonia que con-memoraba la acción de golpear la roca en el desierto. Esa roca era un símbolo de Aquel que por su muerte haría fluir raudales de salvación a todos los sedientos. Las palabras de Cristo eran el agua de vida. Allí en presencia de la congregada muchedumbre se puso aparte para ser herido, a fin de que el agua de la vida pudiese fluir al mundo. Al herir a Cristo, Satanás pensaba destruir al Príncipe de la vida; pero de la roca herida fluía agua viva (El Deseado de todas las gentes, p. 417). 

Übertr: Radio Vatikan, Castel Gandolfo, Italien

Mit Monika Kaiser-Haas, der Nichte des Seligen und Vize-Präsidentin des Internationalen Karl-Leisner-Kreises. Der Todestag eines großen Märtyrers des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts jährt sich in diesem Jahr zum 80. Mal. Die Rede ist von Karl Leisner, der sich schon früh in der katholischen Jugendarbeit engagierte und während seiner Inhaftierung im KZ Dachau unter schwierigsten Bedingungen zum Priester geweiht wurde. Aus diesem Anlass sprechen wir mit seiner Nichte, die auch Vize-Präsidentin des Internationalen Karl-Leisner-Kreises ist. Sie gibt uns persönliche Einblicke in das Leben und das Glaubenszeugnis ihres Onkels.

Ref.: Guido Horst, Chefredakteur "Die Tagespost" Im Wochenkommentar blickt Guido Horst, Romkorrespondent der katholischen Wochenzeitung "Die Tagespost" zurück auf das Jubiläum der Jugend, was vor wenigen Tagen in Rom stattgefunden hat. Mehr als eine Million junge Menschen aus aller Welt waren dazu in die Ewige Stadt gepilgert.

Ref.: Pfr. Roland Bohnen, Selfkant (Bistum Aachen)

Ref.: Pfr. Armin Kögler, Königstein im Taunus

Sondersendung vom Jubiläum der Jugend Rom.

Übertr: Refektorium, Kloster, Neuzelle

Übertr: Refektorium, Kloster, Neuzelle

Die Frage nach der eigenen Identität und der Berufung ist eine der wesentlichen Fragen in diesen Tagen der Pilgerfahrt der Jugend 2000 mit radio horeb und 200 Jugendlichen aus Deutschland zum Jubiläum der Jugend. Wir hören Impulse und Zeugnisse zu diesem Thema.

We lezen meer met de synagoge: Deut.3:23-7:11, Jes.40:1-26, en Hebr.12:18-2De komende 7 weken staat de vertroosting na Gods oordelen centraal. Mozes en het volk mochten de berg Horeb niet naderen of aanraken voordat zij de stem van de shofar een langgerekte hoorden geven. Maar die Stem en de verschijnselen waren zo ontzagwekkend dat zij enkel vreze en beving waren. Zij zagen dat de HEERE een verterend vuur is. Het volk verzocht de stem uit het vuur niet langer te hoeven horen.Daar ontvingen zij het eerste verbond en de verbondsvoorwaarden, de tien woorden. Gehoorzaamheid zou hen wijsheid en leven geven en het land doen beërven. Volken en hun afgoden zouden erdoor onderworpen en verdreven worden. Wanneer het volk echter zou nalaten om tegen de afgodendienaars te strijden en hun afgoden weg te doen, dan zou hun dat opbreken en doen struikelen. Allen die Baal-Peor achterna liepen hebben dat echter met de dood moeten bekopen. Je kunt de tien geboden niet ongestraft vervangen door geboden van mensen en overheden. In onze maatschappij zie je dat echter op alle fronten wel gebeuren. In Zweden heeft men onlangs zelfs het Satanisme in de wet als religie erkent. In Amerika vernielen ze de monumenten voor de tien geboden en vervangen die voor afgodsbeelden.Paulus waarschuwt in Hebr.12: 25 Ziet dan toe, dat gij Hem, die spreekt, niet afwijst. Want als genen niet ontkomen zijn, toen zij Hem afwezen, die zijn godsspraak op aarde deed horen, hoeveel te minder wij, als wij ons afwenden van Hem, die uit de hemelen (spreekt). Onze God is een verterend vuur. Zij hebben Hem afgewezen. Daardoor zijn zij in ballingschap gegaan. Maar Hij zal hen vertroosten en doen terugkeren tot Tsion Jesaja 51: 4 en tot Torah, tot Hemzelf.  Want wij zijn genaderd tot de berg Tsion, de stad van de grote Koning, tot God, de Rechter over allen. Van Tsion zal zijn scepter, de Torah uitgaan naar alle volken, Jesaja 2:3 en wij zullen naar de Stem van de goede Herder horen en vrede vinden. Hoe zouden we kunnen en durven naderen zonder een volmaakte Middelaar die Zijn levensbloed, Zijn ziel ten borg stelde voor u en voor mij.Presentator,Robert BernsSupport the show

Ref.: Pfr. Jörg Stengel, Balderschwang

Ref.: Pfarrvikar Jürgen Jung, Pfarrvikar in St. Joseph und St. Ludwig in München, München

Übertr: Basilika vom Prager Jesuskind, Arenzano, Italien

Übertr: Stiftskirche St. Marien, Neuzelle

Übertr: radio horeb, Tor Vegata, Rom, Italien im Rahmen des Jubiläums der Jugend

Ref.: Weihbischof Dr. Dr. Christian Würtz, Freiburg Der selige Pier Giorgio Frassati begeistert in diesen Tagen in Rom viele junge Pilger aus aller Welt. Nur wenige Wochen, bevor er Anfang September heiliggesprochen wird, kann man seinen Leib beim Jubiläum der Jugend besuchen und bei ihm beten. Für die deutschsprachigen Pilger gab es am Donnerstagnachmittag einen Vortrag über den bald neuen Heiligen.

Our fathers made a calf in Horeb and adored a molten image; They exchanged their glory for the image of a grass-eating bullock. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 13:31-35, today's readings).Jesus proposed a parable to the crowds. “The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.”Jesus speaks to the crowd in parables about the kingdom of heaven to fulfill what has been said through the prophets. Jesus says, quoting Psalm 78, "I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world." What is hidden in plain sight, Jesus reveals to the people through parables that point to the mystery of God's kingdom: the smallest of seeds grows into a large dwelling for birds; a small measure of yeast leavens an entire basket of wheat flour. In the parables, Jesus relates real-world glimpses to reveal the spiritual reality of the kingdom of heaven. Here, we can rest in its branches and grow with Christ to one day see its fulfillment. God, help me trust that the smallest of seeds that grows to its utmost under your care is to abandon my will to yours. The kingdom of heaven, already here and yet to be, is your gift to receive, where what you have revealed from the beginning of time is brought into sight through childlike faith. Matthew says that Jesus spoke to the disciples only in parables. Give me the grace to understand that the mystery of the kingdom is contained in the real presence of the Eucharist as I take it in and let it grow and become more a manifestation of Christ every time I receive it.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

God is a God who speaks to us. It's something He's been doing for centuries. Millennia in fact. And sometimes, sometimes he speaks to us in ways that we just don't expect. Right out of the blue. Question is – are we listening?   The Power of the Prophetic It's just fantastic to be with you again this week and yes, we are continuing this week with our look with how it is that God speaks to us today – here and now, in the twenty first century. This series is called, “How Can I hear God Speak to Me?” And today's message is about expecting the unexpected. It's interesting, way back in the Old Testament, God spoke to His people through the prophets – people like Isaiah and Jeremiah and Ezekiel and all those Old Testament prophets – men whom God had called to speak His message to His people. Then in the New Testament, He speaks to us, first and foremost, through His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ and the Apostles and the other writers of the New Testament Books. And He is still using those, through His Word the Bible, to speak to us today. By His Spirit, He speaks today. But interesting – the New Testament in particular, tells us how His Spirit speaks today. Sometimes it's easy to ignore that – it's easy to get all dull and boring about the way that God communicates with us but God is a stunningly creative communicator. There's absolutely nothing dull and boring about how He communicates. And one of the ways He does that is through the power of the prophetic. So today, what we are going to do is take a look at that. Now, in embarking on this today, I acknowledge that there are those amongst God's people who simply believe that there are no more prophets today – that this is something that belongs to the past and not the present. What's a prophet? Well, simply someone who speaks on behalf of God. Someone who speaks God's will into the lives of God's people. And yet, other traditions and denominations really emphasise the prophetic dimension of God's communication. And sadly, some do so to the point of abusing the prophetic. What do I mean by that? Well, I don't carry any particular baggage of denomination or tradition around when it comes to these things. My heart is simply to open God's Word, the Bible and to figure out what God says and to go with that. So that's precisely what we are going to do today. Let's take a look – this is the Apostle Paul writing to the church in Corinth – so after Jesus has died, risen again and is sent into heaven. This is the fledgling New Testament church that he is writing to. First Corinthians chapter 12, beginning at verse 4: Now there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. Now, here Paul is talking about supernatural gifts that are given to the family of God. And not just the special super-spiritual Christian leader type people. Have a listen again to verse 7: To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. In other words, to each person; to each believer, is given one or more of these supernatural gifts. Now, I have heard people say, "Oh, well. That was for back then. It's not for now.” Umm! This passage – First Corinthians 12 – rolls straight on to First Corinthians 13; the next chapter that famous passage about love, which kind of says, "You know, you can have all the spiritual gifts under the sun but unless you use them in love, they are useless." And it goes on to explain what love is. These same people love to quote First Corinthians 13 but somehow, maybe it's because in our Western mindset; maybe we are uncomfortable with the idea of these supernatural gifts - we can't explain them rationally. Some people want to deny that this bit of the New Testament – 1 Corinthians chapter 12 – actually exists and yet they go on and rely on the next chapter. I'm not quite sure why that is. But I find nothing – let me say this – NOTHING in the New Testament that tells me that this thing on spiritual gifts – supernatural gifts – was meant for them back then and not for us here and now. Nothing! And the gifts; words of wisdom and of knowledge, extraordinary faith, healing, miracles, prophesy, discernment of the Spirit, speaking in different tongues, interpreting different tongues. One of the arguments against words of wisdom and knowledge and prophesy, is that these so-called "modern day" prophets can set themselves up above the Word of God. They can say things that don't agree with the Scriptures; God's Word. So what are we going to do with that? Well, I have to tell you: like anything else good that God gives us, you can take it and you can abuse it. Absolutely! I have seen it happen in this area, where people go for emotionalism and manipulation, where they claim to be speaking for God, but in fact, they are not at all. But just because something good from God can be abused doesn't mean that it's not a good thing from God. There are several times in my life when someone has given me a specific prophesy, just for me, and all of those, barring one exception – which simple didn't ring true as being from God to me or other people who were there at the time – but the rest of those had a huge impact on my life. I look back on them now – and most of them were key turning points in my walk with God. And you know, these weren't proud people coming out with “Thus sayeth the Lord” type of proclamations. One of the most powerful was from a man called Dennis Adams. He worked at the time for a Christian Radio Network called HCJB – it was at a conference. I had just become involved, full time, here at Christianityworks. My predecessor had taken all of our radio programmes off the air. There was almost no financial support – the ministry was almost dead and I simply didn't know what to do. I met Dennis for the first time at a Christian Media Conference. He looked at my name tag – we didn't know each other – but he had heard some of the short radio messages I had preciously put together. And almost immediately, tears welled up in his eyes and with such passion and such conviction, he said to me, "You have to start doing those radio programmes again. You just have to." That day, Dennis's words pierced my heart and because of that we spent the last few thousand dollars the ministry had on producing the first series of these radio programmes but at the time we had no idea how we were going to get onto a radio station anywhere. Well, that was almost six years ago now and today, these programmes are heard by millions of people each week, around the world. See, I know that those words that Dennis spoke to me that day were God's words; they were a prophesy and without them I wouldn't be here today. Should we discern prophesies? Absolutely! Should we think them through and pray them through? Absolutely! Should we reject any that don't ring true? Absolutely! But, friend, God's Word says that He has appointed prophets amongst His people. God's Word says that He is still speaking to us through prophets and their prophesies today. Why, oh why would we want to deny that?   Out of the Blue Have you ever heard kind of a voice out of the blue and wondered, now, where did that come from? We are chatting this week again on the programme about hearing from God. How does God speak these days and how can we hear Him. That's what we are exploring because God is still speaking and He means for us to hear Him. Now one of the ways I notice He talks to people throughout the Bible is well, it's like a voice out of the blue. I had coffee with a dear friend of mine, James, just yesterday. He was telling me about how the day before he had been racing out for a meeting and he had this distinctive impression on the way out the door; a strong impression that he should go back into his study and grab his diary. Of course, he ignored it and on the way something happened and he needed to contact the person he was supposed to be having this meeting with to adjust the arrangements. The problem was he didn't have the man's phone number on him. You guessed it – the phone number was back in the diary, sitting on the desk in his study. Now sometimes God has big things to say to us and sometimes He has just little things to say. And in my experience, if we love Him, if we are in the business of drawing close to Him, sometimes in the thick of things, while we are on the run, He speaks to us out of the blue. Some people are uncomfortable with that. There is a school of thought that God only ever communicates to us through His Word, the Bible. Well, I agree – the Bible is the primary way that He communicates with us and if anyone claims any other form of communication – prophesy, a word of knowledge, something from God out of the blue – if anyone claims to have any communication from God like that, but it's inconsistent with what the Bible says, well then, my friend, it is not from God. God never contradicts Himself, so I agree on that front. But the number of times He speaks to people in the Bible and they answer Him, "Here I am, Lord" – let's have a look at one of those today: Moses – this burnt out old wreck of a man – he is eighty years old. He had murdered an Egyptian as a young man and so, even though he grew up in Pharaoh's house, he fled out to the back of the desert and he had been tending sheep for forty or fifty years. But all of a sudden, when God is ready to speak with Moses, well, God speaks – out of the blue or at least out of a bush. Let's have a look at Exodus chapter 3, beginning at verse 1: Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up. When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. The cry of Israel has now come to me; I have also seen how the Egyptians oppress them. So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” Was it an audible voice or was it a voice that Moses heard in his heart? Well, we don't know, but God didn't have a Bible to speak through back then – it wasn't written yet. So He spoke to Moses out of the blue, as it were. Now if you have access to an electronic version of the Bible, I suggest that you do a search on the words ‘here I am'. It happens over and over again – God speaks to people out of the blue and they answer Him, ‘Here I am, Lord.' Has it ever happened to me? Well, I have never quite been called to lead Israel out of Egypt, to be quite honest with you, but at the same time God has spoken to me out of the blue, about things that are big and about things that are small. I remember not long after I became a Christian. I was alone in my house – it was a Saturday afternoon and I was ironing down stairs. As I finished each shirt, I would take it upstairs and hang it in the wardrobe. As I was heading back downstairs I was just overwhelmed by the presence of God so I sat down on the stairs and what I experienced over the next fifteen/twenty minutes was God calling me to preach the Good News of Jesus. I thought, "Hang on, I have been a Christian like five minutes and You are calling me to do this?" And then He showed me how, over the prior twenty years, as I had been invited all over the world to speak at conferences and events in the I.T. Industry, which is what I did back then – I was an I.T. consultant – He showed me how He had been getting me ready for this, even before I had given my life over to Him. These weren't my thoughts or my ideas. This wasn't a vivid imagination at work. It was a definite ‘someone' outside of me, speaking to me and showing me this stuff – kind of an experience. Did I hear an audible voice? No, I didn't – never have. But I knew it was God. Jesus said in John chapter 10, verse 16: I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. My sheep hear my voice, I know them and they will follow me. And that's exactly how it was for me that day. I just knew that it was God speaking. I just knew that He had called me to do this. I didn't know how it would happen – I had absolutely no idea, at that point that it would involve radio – none what so ever. That didn't come until another eight years later. Sometimes I thought I heard His voice and I don't think I got it quite right, so I always test things – I think, I pray, I see if it makes sense. And little by little, what I have discovered is that I am getting better and better at recognising His voice and listening to Him. In my day to day life, God sometimes nudges me this way, sometimes that. In the middle of the pressure and conflict sometimes, the Holy Spirit speaks strongly and directly, often with a Scripture, to me, that leads me to behave in a godly way, rather than following my natural human inclinations. And that's exactly what Jesus promised. When the Advocate comes,” He said in John chapter 15, “whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, will testify on my behalf. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. Friend, God is in the business of communicating with us. When He does, when we hear Him out of the blue, let us test everything against His Word, the Bible, if it's not consistent with His Word, then it is absolutely certain this thing was not from God. But He does communicate with us in all sorts of different ways and sometimes He speaks to us completely out of the blue. It's fantastic! Let's just be ready to listen.   Feet on the Ground You know, I love the fact that God speaks to us in all these different ways. We have looked at quite a few over these last couple of weeks – ways that He speaks to us today. And we will be doing that again next week too. But as I said, I really feel the need to end today on a note of caution. The point is that not everything that someone says, supposedly in the name of God, is going to be true. And not everything that we feel sometimes, or think we hear sometimes, is going to come from God. Why? Well, we're human, we're fallible. Sometimes we get things wrong. Sometimes other people have ulterior motives. Now, this is nothing new – false prophets have been around for a long time. And sometimes the things that false prophets have to say, is stuff that we really, really want to hear – its stuff that sounds much better than the stuff that's coming from the true prophets. Listen to this – Jeremiah chapter 5, verse 31: The prophets prophesy falsely and the priests rule as the prophets direct; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes?” In fact Jesus said - Matthew chapter 7, verse 15. He said: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. So, there is a risk; there is a danger. Now that doesn't mean that God doesn't speak through prophets or through dreams or visions – quite to the contrary. The biblical record is clear – He has been doing that for millennia, even though all that time, there have indeed been false prophets around. In fact, often in Israel's history there were many more false prophets than there were true prophets. And so, in the face of that, there are two equal and opposite errors that we can make. The first one is to deny the unexpected; to retreat to the safety of things that we can understand and live our lives believing that God only ever speaks to us from one source these days – the Bible – and that's it. Now if you know me you will know that I believe that the Bible is God's Word and it is the authority; the absolute truth, when it comes to what God has to say. And for that reason, it's because of what I read in the Bible that I simply can't come to the conclusion that God doesn't speak through prophets anymore or dreams or visions or words of knowledge. God's Word doesn't let me draw those conclusions. And the other error that we can make, on the other end of the scale, is to chase after the false prophets who tickle our ears with things that we love to hear. Jesus said – Matthew chapter 24, verse 11: And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. So, the answer, quite simply, is this: it too comes from God's very own word and I love this because God's wisdom is so balanced. First Thessalonians chapter 5, verses 19 to 22: Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. In other words: don't fall into either of these two errors. Don't deny what God is doing anymore. Don't quench the Spirit – don't throw the baby out with the bath water. God is still speaking today – God is still speaking through prophets. “Don't despise the words of prophets.” But at the same time, don't take everything everybody says as though it is true – especially if it tickles your ears and if that's what you want to hear. Instead, test everything, sift it and weigh it, sort through it – go to God, go to your Bible and under God's hand, decide whether it's good or bad. If it's good, hold onto it, if it's bad, abstain from it. I mean, imagine you are walking down the street – some guy in a flashy, shiny suit walks up to you and he says, "I have the best investment plans for your savings that you will ever find. Give me all your savings and I will invest them for a hundred percent return every year." Let me ask you something: you don't know this man from a bar of soap – would you give him all your savings? Would you at that point, walk to a bank, take out all your life savings and give it to this man to invest? Of course not! We would discern what he has to say; we would figure out – is this person trustworthy? Is this something that's good or should I just ignore him and walk away? And it's the same with prophesies and words of knowledge. People, God's Word calls us “not to quench the Spirit, not to despise the words of prophets but to test everything” – to sift it, “to hold fast to what is good; to abstain from what is evil.” Pretty good advice! I frankly can't figure out why people want to fall into either of these two errors – throw the baby out with the bath water, quench the Spirit, or, accept everything without being discerning. Why would you want to do that? Now, I know I am going to get some mail over this message, from both camps – that's okay. For me, it's about going to God's Word – without baggage we carry from the past and openly, honestly, faithfully finding out what it is God is saying and how He speaks to us today. That's where it's at! That's what God honours!

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Ref.: Pfr. Leo Tanner, Exerzitienleiter, Mitinitiator "Wege erwachsenen Glaubens" (WeG), Jonschwil (Kantons St. Gallen), Schweiz Unsere Seelenwunden Gott anvertrauen - inneren Frieden finden Das Alter hat ganz eigene Herausforderungen: Verlust von Ansehen, von Selbstständigkeit - manchmal auch das Gefühl, nicht mehr gebraucht zu werden. In der Lebenshilfe-Reihe "Heilung der Lebensgeschichte" mit dem erfahrenen Exerzitienleiter Pfarrer Leo Tanner sind wir heute in der achten und letzten Lebensphase angelangt. Auch die Erlebnisse dieser Phase hinterlassen Spuren in der Seele. Pfarrer Tanner lädt heute ganz besonders die Senioren ein, diese Seelenwunden aufzuspüren und von Gott heilen zu lassen. In der Reihe „Frieden finden durch Heilung der Lebensgeschichte" betrachtet der erfahrene Exerzitien-Prediger Leo Tanner acht Lebensphasen. Immer wird zuerst Gottes Sicht und Plan für unser Leben dargestellt, dann wird auf mögliche Wunden und ihre Wurzeln hingewiesen. Fragen zur Reflexion helfen, in die eigene Lebensgeschichte zurückzugehen. Dann werden heilende Wege aufgezeigt. Zu jeder Phase gibt es Heilungsgebete, die Sie von unserer Homepage herunter laden können, aber auch auf der Seite von Pfarrer Leo Tanner (www.leotanner.ch) finden.

Ref.: Prof. Dr. Marius Reiser, Theologe mit Schwerpunkt neutestamentliche Exegese, Heidesheim am Rhein

Ref.: Bianca Oser, Profemina-Beraterin und Standortleiterin bei Rachels Weinberg Rund 106.000 Schwangerschaftsabbrüche wurden allein im Jahr 2024 in Deutschland durchgeführt. Das sind rund 10 Schulklassen am Tag. Und oft tragen Frauen an der Last einer Abtreibung noch nach vielen Jahren - ohne je darüber zu sprechen. Wer im Internet nach den seelischen Folgen einer Abtreibung sucht, stößt auf eine Mauer des Schweigens. Auch in der aktuellen hitzigen Diskussion über das Lebensrecht von Ungeborenen werden die Ängste und Zweifel der betroffenen Frauen kaum thematisiert. Das wollen wir in der Lebenshilfe durchbrechen und offen über die seelischen Wunden sprechen, mit denen viele Frauen nach einem Schwangerschaftsabbruch zu kämpfen haben. Live zu Gast ist dazu Bianca-Maria Oser. Sie ist Beraterin bei der Schwangerschaftskonfliktberatung ProFemina und seit kurzem in leitender Position bei „Rachels Weinberg tätig einer Anlaufstelle für Frauen, die nach einer Abtreibung unter seelischen Wunden leiden. Gemeinsam mit den Frauen arbeitet Frau Oser dort ihre Traumata auf und begleitet sie auf dem Weg der Heilung. In der Lebenshilfe sprechen wir mit ihr über das Post-Abortion-Syndrom (PAS) und darüber, wie betroffene Frauen Unterstützung finden können.

Ref.: Pfr. Leo Tanner, Exerzitienleiter, Mitinitiator Wege erwachsenen Glaubens (WeG), Jonschwil (Kantons St. Gallen), Schweiz „Warum kann ich nie Nein sagen?" "Warum fällt es mir so schwer, andere um Hilfe zu bitten?" "Warum bin ich so ungeduldig? Ein Grund kann sein, dass unser Leben von Glaubenssätzen bestimmt wird, die wir in der Kindheit gelernt haben. Wurde ein Kind zum Beispiel ständig zur Eile angetrieben oder hat nie Bestätigung für sein Tun bekommen, dann kann das die Wurzel sein, für bestimmte Verhaltensmuster, unkontrollierbare Emotionen, schlechte Angewohnheiten, Krankheit oder gar Sucht. In der Reihe „Frieden finden durch Heilung der Lebensgeschichte betrachtet der erfahrene Exerzitien-Prediger Leo Tanner acht Lebensphasen. Immer wird zuerst Gottes Sicht und Plan für unser Leben dargestellt, dann wird auf mögliche Wunden und ihre Wurzeln hingewiesen. Fragen zur Reflexion helfen, in die eigene Lebensgeschichte zurückzugehen. Dann werden heilende Wege aufgezeigt. Heute geht es in der siebten Phase um das reife Erwachsenenalter. Zu jeder Phase gibt es Heilungsgebete, die Sie von unserer Homepage herunter laden können, aber auch auf der Seite von Pfarrer Leo Tanner www.leotanner.ch finden.

Ref.: Sonja Brocksieper, Diplom-Pädagogin, Leiterin Fachbereich Familie und Erziehung bei team-f Sie sind da - ob wir es wollen oder nicht: Smartphone, Playstation und Co. Während Lehrer, Ärzte und Psychologen immer lauter vor den Folgen des Medienkonsums von Kindern warnen, müssen Familien Wege finden, mit den verlockenden Geräten umzugehen. Denn der Druck von innen und außen ist groß - der Suchtfaktor bei den Kindern genauso wie der Sog des gesellschaftlichen Umfeldes und die Ansprüche von Schulen. Häufig kommt es daher zu Konflikten zwischen Eltern und Kindern. Oder zur Resignation. In der Lebenshilfe fragen wir die Diplom-Pädagogin Sonja Brocksieper, was Eltern sinnvoll tun können, um den Medienkonsum ihrer Kinder und Jugendlichen in einem gesunden Maß zu halten.

Ref.: Gabriele Stangl, Pastorin i.R. Mehr als 20 Jahre lang war Gabriele Stangl als Seelsorgerin im Berliner Krankenhaus Waldfriede im Einsatz. Dabei hat sie viele wunderbare und berührende Begegnungen mit Patienten gehabt. Die Geschichten sammelt sie jetzt für ein Buch. In der Lebenshilfe teilt die evangelische Pastorin mit uns ihre Erlebnisse mit schwer erkrankten und sterbenden Menschen, durch die hindurch für sie ein Stück Himmel sichtbar wurde - zu kostbar, als dass man sie einfach in der Vergessenheit versinken lassen sollte. Im Jahr 2011 erhielt die gebürtige Oberösterreicherin die Verdienstmedaille des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik der Deutschland für ihren Einsatz für die Eröffnung der ersten "Babyklappe" in einer Klinik: Seit 2020 können Frauen mit dieser Einrichtung ihr Neugeborenes im Krankenhaus Waldfriede anonym abgeben und zur Adoption freigeben. Die Geschichte der Babyklappe hat Gabriele Stangl bei radio horeb in einer Lebenshilfesendung am 8. Mai 2023 geschildert: https://www.horeb.org/programm/news-beitraege/details/news/babyklappe-und-anonyme-geburt-hilfe-fuer-frauen-in-not/

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Ref.: Pfr. Leo Tanner, Exerzitienleiter Mitinitiator Wege erwachsenen Glaubens (WEG), Jonschwil (Kantons St. Gallen, Schweiz Heilung der Lebensgeschichte Unsere Seelenwunden Gott anvertrauen - inneren Frieden finden Niemand kommt ohne Beulen und blaue Flecken an der Seele durchs Leben. Weil die Menschen um uns herum nicht perfekt sind und uns das Leben auch belastende Erfahrungen zumutet, finden sich in unserem Innern Spuren alter Verletzungen. Oft spüren wir sie nicht direkt, sondern zum Beispiel an eingefahrenen Verhaltensmustern, die wir weder ganz zuordnen noch abschütteln können. Diesen verborgenen Wunden versuchen wir in der Lebenshilfe auf die Spur zu kommen. In der Reihe „Frieden finden durch Heilung der Lebensgeschichte betrachtet der erfahrene Exerzitien-Prediger Leo Tanner acht Lebensphasen. Immer wird zuerst Gottes Sicht und Plan für unser Leben dargestellt, dann wird auf mögliche Wunden und ihre Wurzeln hingewiesen. Fragen zur Reflexion helfen, in die eigene Lebensgeschichte zurückzugehen. Dann werden heilende Wege aufgezeigt. Heute geht es in der sechsten Phase um das frühe Erwachsenenalter. Zu jeder Phase gibt es Heilungsgebete, die Sie von unserer Homepage herunter laden können, aber auch auf der Seite von Pfarrer Leo Tanner www.leotanner.ch finden.

Ref.: Antonia Salzano, Mutter von Carlo Acutis, Assisi, Italien Ref.: Thomas Alber, Autor von "Carlo Acutis - Missionar im Internet", Freidrichshafen In weniger als zwei Monaten - am 7. September - feiert Papst Leo XIV. einen besonders feierlichen Gottesdienst in Rom. Denn an diesem Tag wird er einen der beliebtesten Seligen unserer Zeit heiligsprechen: Es ist der selige Carlo Acutis. Ein italienischer Jugendlicher, der 2006 mit 15 Jahren im Ruf der Heiligkeit gestorben ist. Seine Liebe galt Jesus in der Eucharistie. Eine ungewöhnliche Liebe für einen Jugendlichen unserer Zeit. In diesem Grundkurs des Glaubens sprechen wir u.a. mit der Mutter des seligen Carlo Acutis' und lernen einen der jüngsten Seligen der Kirche unserer Zeit kennen.

Ref.: Dr. med. Thomas Sitte, Palliativmediziner, Vorstandsvorsitzender der deutschen Palliativstiftung, Fulda Bei einem Herzstillstand werden Ersthelfer im Zweifel immer eine Wiederbelebung versuchen. Denn sonst riskieren sie eine Strafe - vor allem, wenn sie Profis sind. Aber was ist, wenn ein Patient gar nicht wiederbelebt werden möchte? Weil im Notfall unter großem Zeitdruck reagiert werden muss, ist es gut, sich schon vorher mit dem Fall der Fälle zu beschäftigen. In der Lebenshilfe fragen wir den erfahrenen Palliativmediziner Dr. Thomas Witte, welche medizinischen Maßnahmen im Notfall eindeutig angebracht sind - welche aber auch von Patienten und ihrem Umfeld abgelehnt werden können.

Ref.: Pfr. Leo Tanner, Exerzitienleiter, Mitinitiator "Wege erwachsenen Glaubens" (WEG), Jonschwil (Kantons St. Gallen), Schweiz Heilung der Lebensgeschichte Unsere Seelenwunden Gott anvertrauen - inneren Frieden finden Manchmal fühlt sich unsere Seele an wie ein ramponiertes Fahrzeug... Weil die Menschen um uns herum nicht perfekt sind und uns das Leben auch belastende Erfahrungen zumutet, finden sich in jeder Seele Spuren alter Verletzungen. Oft spüren wir sie nicht direkt, sondern zum Beispiel an eingefahrenen Verhaltensmustern, die wir weder ganz zuordnen noch abschütteln können. Diesen verborgenen Wunden versuchen wir in der Lebenshilfe auf die Spur zu kommen. In der Reihe „Frieden finden durch Heilung der Lebensgeschichte betrachtet der erfahrene Exerzitien-Prediger Leo Tanner acht Lebensphasen. Immer wird zuerst Gottes Sicht und Plan für unser Leben dargestellt, dann wird auf mögliche Wunden und ihre Wurzeln hingewiesen. Fragen zur Reflexion helfen, in die eigene Lebensgeschichte zurückzugehen. Dann werden heilende Wege aufgezeigt. Heute geht es in der fünften Phase um die Pubertät. Zu jeder Phase gibt es Heilungsgebete, die Sie von unserer Homepage herunter laden können, aber auch auf der Seite von Pfarrer Leo Tanner www.leotanner.ch finden.

Ref.: Claus Stegfellner, Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie und Gestalttherapeut, München "Nicht die Gesunden brauchen den Arzt, sondern die Kranken", sagt Jesus. Das Heil, das Jesus anbietet, ist umfassend. In der Lebenshilfe zeigt der Theologe und Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie, Claus Stegfellner, auf, wie wir durch eine lebendige Gottesbeziehung in der Tiefe Heilung erfahren können.

Exodus 15:22-17:7 // Gabe CoyleThis sermon covers the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15:22 through 17:7, highlighting their initial trials in the wilderness. We examine the turning of bitter water into drinkable water, the provision of manna, and the miraculous sourcing of water from a rock at Horeb.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49460345PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new25.07.13

Exodus 15:22-17:7 // Tom NelsonThis sermon covers the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15:22 through 17:7, highlighting their initial trials in the wilderness. We examine the turning of bitter water into drinkable water, the provision of manna, and the miraculous sourcing of water from a rock at Horeb.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49460346PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new25.07.13

Exodus 15:22-17:7 // Manny CheryThis sermon covers the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15:22 through 17:7, highlighting their initial trials in the wilderness. We examine the turning of bitter water into drinkable water, the provision of manna, and the miraculous sourcing of water from a rock at Horeb.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49460347PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new25.07.13

Exodus 15:22-17:7 // Peyton OttThis sermon covers the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15:22 through 17:7, highlighting their initial trials in the wilderness. We examine the turning of bitter water into drinkable water, the provision of manna, and the miraculous sourcing of water from a rock at Horeb.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49460348PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new25.07.13

Exodus 15:22-17:7 // Paul BrandesThis sermon covers the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15:22 through 17:7, highlighting their initial trials in the wilderness. We examine the turning of bitter water into drinkable water, the provision of manna, and the miraculous sourcing of water from a rock at Horeb.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49460344PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.07.13

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Rav Hirsch, Horeb, Mitzvah 78 – Rabbinic Authority As we explore in this episode, Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch understood ancient legal authority not as personal influence, but as the outgrowth of a divinely mandated structure  a system rooted in Sinai that gives form to our mission in life. Drawing on his analysis, we reflect on the nature of our own rabbinic influences. I examine its relevance to the idea of a personal rabbi not merely someone wise or kind, but someone embedded in a structure, someone who submits to a higher halachic authority. As Rav Hirsch points out, the Sanhedrin held legitimate power only when seated in the Chamber of Hewn Stone, and the Kohen could serve only while wearing his sacred garments. True Torah leadership is not about charisma, but continuity. Without submission to something beyond the self, we risk mistaking personality for Torah.

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Deuteronomy 32:4-6 Deuteronomy 32:4-6 | The Rock from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. 2025-07-06 | ProPresenter TITLE: The Rock SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 32:4-6 THREE CYCLES First Cycle = v1-14 - The Lord Blesses Israel Second Cycle = v15-29 - Israel Provokes the Lord Third Cycle = v30-43 - The Lord's Justice and Salvation THE ROCK The Perfection of the Rock The Justice of the Rock The Rock in the Wilderness God's Faithfulness ss Core to the Identity of Israel The Rock was Christ THE CORRUPT Not Mere Moral Corruption Patterns of Israelite Corruption Warnings From Israelite Corruption Crooked and Twisted Generation THE FOOLISHNESS OF CORRUPTION Forgetting Who We Are The Same Pattern in Creation Gospel Faithfulness Psalm 18:30 (ESV) This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Exodus 17:6 (ESV) Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock, and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” And Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. 2 Timothy 2:11–13 (ESV) The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself. 1 Corinthians 10:1–4 (ESV) For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:6–12 (ESV) Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not be idolaters as some of them were; … We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. Hebrews 3:7–19 (ESV) Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, … Therefore I was provoked with that generation, and said, ‘They always go astray in their heart; they have not known my ways.' … Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. … As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” For who were those who heard and yet rebelled? Was it not all those who left Egypt led by Moses? … So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. Luke 9:41 (ESV) Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you?” Acts 2:40 (ESV) And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” Romans 1:21 (ESV) For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 (ESV) Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: California, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchLUNES, 07 DE JULIOEL ÁNGEL DEL SEÑORMientras que Moisés vivía en el exilio el Señor envió a sus ángeles para que lo instruyeran especialmente con respecto al futuro. Allí aprendió más plenamente las grandes lecciones del dominio propio y la humildad. Pastoreó las manadas de Jetro, y mientras llevaba a cabo sus humildes deberes como pastor, el Señor lo estaba preparando para que se convirtiera en el pastor espiritual de sus ovejas, es a saber, el pueblo de Israel. Había sido plenamente preparado como general, para estar a la cabeza de los ejércitos, y ahora el Señor quería que aprendiera los deberes y desempeñara los oficios de un fiel pastor de su pueblo, para cuidar tiernamente de sus ovejas errantes y descarriadas. Mientras Moisés conducía su manada por el desierto y se aproximaba al monte de Dios, es decir, a Horeb, "se le apareció el ángel de Jehová en una llama de fuego en medio de una zarza. Y él miró, y vio que la zarza ardía en fuego, y la zarza no se consumía. Entonces Moisés dijo: "Iré yo ahora y veré esta grande visión, por qué causa la zarza no se quema". Viendo Jehová que él iba a ver, lo llamó Dios de en medio de la zarza, y dijo: "¡Moisés, Moisés!" Y él respondió: "Heme aquí". Y dijo: "No te acerques; quita tu calzado de tus pies, porque el lugar en que tú estás, tierra santa es". Y dijo: "Yo soy el Dios de tu padre, Dios de Abraham, Dios de Isaac, y Dios de Jacob". Entonces Moisés cubrió su rostro, porque tuvo miedo de mirar a Dios Dijo luego Jehová: "Bien he visto la aflicción de mi pueblo que está en Egipto, y he oído su clamor a causa de sus exactores; pues he conocido sus angustias, y he descendido para librarlos de mano de los egipcios, y sacarlos de aquella tierra a una tierra buena y ancha, que fluye leche y miel; a los lugares del cananeo, del heteo, del amorreo, del ferezeo, del heveo y del jebuseo. El clamor, pues, de los hijos de Israel ha venido delante de mí, y también he visto la opresión con que los egipcios los oprimen. Ven, por tanto, ahora, y te enviaré a Faraón, para que saques de Egipto a mi pueblo, los hijos de Israel" (Spiritual Glfts, t. 3, pp. 187, 188). Antes de partir, Moisés recibió su alta comisión para su gran obra de una manera que le infundió temor y le hizo reconocer profundamente su propia debilidad e indignidad. Mientras estaba dedicado a sus deberes, Moisés vio una zarza cuyo tronco, ramas y follaje ardían pero no se consumían. Se acercó para ver esa maravilla y una voz se dirigió a él desde las llamas. Era la voz de Dios. Era Aquél que en tiempos pasados se había revelado a los padres como el Ángel del pacto. Moisés se estremeció de terror al escuchar al Señor mencionar su nombre. Con labios trémulos respondió: "Heme aquí". Se le amonestó entonces a no acercarse a su Creador con una familiaridad indebida: "Quita tu calzado de tus pies, porque el lugar en que tú estás, tierra santa es (From the Heart, 18 de julio, p. 211; parcialmente en La verdad acerca de los ángeles, p. 95). 

Thursday, 3 July 2025   He who has ears to hear, let him hear! Matthew 11:15   “The ‘having ears to hear,' let him hear” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus made a pronouncement that was not to be dismissed or casually heard and then forgotten. Rather, the very state of Israel, both the nation and each individual, would be affected by His words, which were, “And if you incline to receive, he, he is Elijah, the ‘being about to come.'” With that emphatic declaration made, He next says, “The ‘having ears to hear,' let him hear.”   In other words, what I just said needs to be heard and assimilated. The reason for this was partly cited in the previous commentary. The final verse of Malachi says –   “Remember! Law Moses, My servant, Which commanded him in Horeb upon all Israel – Enactments and judgments. 5 Behold! I sending to you Elijah the prophet, To faces coming day Yehovah – The whopping and the fearing. 6 And turned heart fathers upon sons, And heart sons upon fathers. Lest come and strike the land – anathema.” Malachi 4:4-6   Jesus is saying that John is the fulfillment of the promised coming of Elijah. If they rejected his message by rejecting Jesus whom he proclaimed, the land would be struck with a curse.   Life application: A few points about the verses from Malachi. When the Lord proclaimed through him to remember the Law of Moses, He was not talking about obeying the law. That was something they were supposed to do already. He was telling them to remember the law that referred to the coming Redeemer.   Malachi proclaimed in verse 4:2 that a Righteousness Sun was coming. The meaning to be inferred is that the Law of Moses was not a Righteousness Sun. Rather, Paul states it was a tutor to lead us to Christ (Galatians 3:24). In remembering the law and anticipating the promise set forth in Malachi, the people would then be prepared for the coming of Christ.   Understanding this, in verse 4:6 where it speaks of turning the heart of the fathers upon sons, and heart sons upon fathers, that is not a verse describing immediate family relations, as in, “He will turn the people in the families to love one another.” Rather, it is a word concerning the Hebrew people as a whole. The fathers are the patriarchs, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.   The children are those who had misunderstood both the promise to the patriarchs and the purpose of the law. The heart of the fathers was that of promise while trusting in the gospel of the grace of God. Paul explains this in Galatians 3 –   “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.' 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.”  ... “And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect. 18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise.” Galatians 3:8, 9, & 17, 18   The hearts of the children, the unbelievers of Israel, will have their hearts turned to the hearts of the fathers who trusted the gospel of Christ as a certain and sure promise. If they do not turn their hearts, the warning of the curse of the law stands firm.   In the last words of Malachi concerning the curse, the Old Testament ends with the word kherem, anathema. It speaks of the utter destruction or ban of something. It is a fitting end to the thirty-nine books of law.   Only with the hope of God in Christ is there life and renewed fellowship with God. Only in understanding the gospel can that state be realized. In Matthew 23:36, Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.”   The nation as a whole rejected Jesus, remained under the law, and fell under the ban because of it. The second fulfillment will be for those of Israel who continue to reject Jesus during the tribulation. However, for the nation, that will eventually end. The land of Israel, symbolized by Jerusalem, was anathema because of Israel's rejection of Jesus. This is seen in Zechariah 14:11 –   “The people shall dwell in it; And no longer shall there be utter destruction [kherem], But Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.”   This prophecy concerns the future when Israel finally receives Jesus. Only when the hearts of the children are turned to the hearts of the fathers will this time of woe for Israel end. The day is coming, and the world is being readied for it with the return of Israel to her land. The nation has been reestablished, prophecies of the past have come to their fulfillment, and many more prophecies are set to be fulfilled.   Our trust is not to be in the Law of Moses but in the One who is spoken of there and throughout all of Scripture. It is not easy to let go and place ourselves solely under the authority of another, but we must do so.   Let us not fail to put our trust in Him. Anything else will not carry us through to the restoration that God offers to His people. Yes, let us trust solely in the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.   Lord God, may our faith in You grow each day as we rely solely on the grace of Jesus Christ. Help us never to put ourselves into the salvation equation except as receiving it by faith and being grateful for what He did. Thank You for Jesus our Savior! Amen.  

When things fall apart in our lives, we're tempted to run from it all. We want God to snap his fingers and make it better. That's what Elijah wanted, but this story shows us what Elijah really needed, and what we really need, is the presence of God. 

And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. The Lord made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day. The Lord talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire, (I stood between the Lord and you at that time, to shew you the word of the Lord.)Deuteronomy 5:1-5Hello everyone and welcome to the Christian Educational Ministries Weekend Bible Study. It is good to be with you and we thank you for being there and allowing us to make this weekly service possible.Tonight we are pleased to bring you the teachings of Ronald L. Dart and part three of his thoughtfully detailed study on the book of Deuteronomy—which teaches us to know God, love God, and obey God.