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In the last seven chapters of the Gospel According to John, we experience the arrest and trial of Jesus and witness the Jewish leaders manipulation of Pontius Pilate as they try to convince him to issue a death sentence on the Son of God. In John's abbreviated fashion, we learn about Annas and Caiaphas, relive Peter's denial of Jesus, his crucifixion, his miraculous resurrection and his granting of the Holy Spirit to his disciples.  Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our "Christian Collection" of shirts inspired by this episode.

In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples' feet, revealing the depth of His love and the freedom He came to bring. In this message, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks how Jesus covers our shame, cleanses us, and sets us free.

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The 'doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What are the proofs of Christ's resurrection? B) What else do we know about 'Doubting Thomas?' C) What does this text teach us about 'faith?' Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The ‘doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That … Read More Read More

In John 20, we read about Christ's resurrection from the grave after the crucifixion. How can we know these events to be true and what does the resurrection it invite us to do in response? Join us as Pastor Caleb DeJesus teaches on this topic in our series, "Behold the Lamb of God."

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The ‘doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That … Read More Read More

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The ‘doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That … Read More Read More

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The ‘doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That … Read More Read More

Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The ‘doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That … Read More Read More

I am thankful that I have been forgiven for all my sins. That God now is my Father in heaven. That He loves me. Hecares for me. He meets all our needs according to His riches and glory inChrist Jesus. I have been so blessed with His forgiveness. Now that's what weread about in Ephesians 1:7. “In whom we have redemption through His blood.Yes, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace”.  Wedon't deserve this kind of forgiveness, but God gives it to us. He forgives usbecause Christ died on the cross for our sins. Now, a couple more things aboutforgiveness we want to continue to talk about. In John 1:29, when John theBaptist introduced Jesus Christ to his public ministry, and he saw Jesus comingto be baptized, he said, "Behold the lamb of God, which takes away thesin of the world." It is possible that John was thinking about and referringto Leviticus 16. You remember in Leviticus16, the great atonement chapter ofthe Old Testament, that on the Day of Atonement, one day a year, the High Priestof Israel would take the blood of a goat into the Most Holy Place, dipped hisfingers in that blood, and then he would sprinkle it on the Mercy Seat in the MostHoly Place before a holy God.  Rememberthat the Mercy Seat was setting over the Ark of the Covenant, which includedthe law of God, the law of Moses, the law that condemns us, the law that tellsus we're sinners, which reminds us that none of us are perfect. We've allsinned and come short of the glory of God that's revealed in His moral law. Andthere the mercy seat was sitting above and over it reminding us that with Godthere is abundant mercy and kindness and grace if we'll turn to His way ofsalvation which is through the blood. (Read Dr. Towns Devotional that is postedon my website at: https://www.pmiministries.org/post/365-ways-to-know-god-by-elmer-towns-august-24 Therewas another goat called the scapegoat. And that scapegoat would be outside thetabernacle doors. The priest laid his hands on the head of that goat and confessedall the sins of the people of Israel. Symbolically he would put the sins of thepeople on the head of that goat. Then that goat then would be taken by a manthat was appointed by the priest and led out into the wilderness, and maybethere was another man further out already waiting, and he would take it furtherand further and further into the wilderness. And so finally, there is no waythat that goat could find its way back to the people of God. And my friend, thisscapegoat symbolized that their sins were not only covered there in thetabernacle, atoned for, but they were also removed.  Thatreminds me of Psalms 103:10-12 where it says: “He has not dealt with usaccording to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as theheavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fearHim; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed ourtransgressions from us.” My friend, God's not only saved us and forgiven us,and no longer holds our sins against us, they are also no longer on ouraccount. They were put on Christ account. And on Christ account, they were paidin full.  Godhas now removed our sins from us. The removal of our sins is as far as the eastis from the west. It doesn't matter how far east you go, you can't get to thewest. And no matter how far west you go, you won't get to the east, so tospeak. They're removed from each other, never to come together.  Yoursins will never come together upon you again because you're forgiven in ChristJesus. I love what it says in Hebrews 8:11 where God says, “For I will bemerciful toward their iniquities. And I will remember their sin no more."God not only forgives us, He forgets our sins. We might not forget them, butGod does.  Forgivenand Forgotten!!!!!  Oh, how blessed weare. Today you can experience and enjoy forgiveness of sins through Christ! Godbless!

Road TripPsalm 144:7-9 “Stretch out your hand from on high; set me free and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hand of aliens, whose mouths speak lies, and whose right hands are false. I will sing a new song to you, O God; upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you.” When I read this verse, I thought it was appropriate as I talked with a friend this morning, and she is going through a difficult time right now.  I wish I could say she was my only friend going through a hard time right now.  I wish I could say that those I know who are suffering right now are in the minority.  Unfortunately, it is hard for me to think of someone that I know who isn't suffering in some way or another right now.  I know so many people who have asked for prayers because they or a loved one has cancer.  It is out of control how many people have cancer right now.  Also, after a year and a half of staying inside, a lot of families are struggling.  Children don't want to be back in school, or they are more anxious or more depressed. I don't want to be all doom and gloom, and I'm not meaning to sound like that.  I just know that there are so many people suffering right now.  I am on a few different prayer lists, and the requests for prayers are non-stop, and those who need them are really suffering.  I long for the days when the worst people have to worry about is whether they will pass their English or Math test at school.  However, I don't know if those days will come.  I think as long as we are on this side of heaven, there will always be tough times, and we will always have struggles.  I do think that we get a break from it.  I don't think the struggle is constant, although I know it can feel that way when we are in it.  I think we just truck along doing life, and sometimes we encounter circumstances that are really difficult, and then sometimes we don't.  I view it as a long road trip.  If you have ever been on a long road trip, you know that some stretches of road are easy.  The traffic is flowing, the road is well taken care of, the weather is nice, and maybe there is nice scenery to look at out the window.  There are some parts of the road trip that you really enjoy.  Then there are some parts that are not great.  There are parts of every long road trip that aren't fun; there might be more traffic than we like, it might be a really long and boring stretch of road without much to see, or you may even have weather that is not great.  Then there are times in a long road trip that can be awful.  You can be stuck in traffic for hours and not move far at all, or you can be stuck in a torrential downpour or a snow blizzard.  Your car could even break down while you are on a road trip.  This is similar to our journey through life.  Sometimes, time is going to go by quickly, and you are going to enjoy the ride and the view.  Other times, life will feel like it is crawling by, and you aren't getting anywhere.  And sometimes nothing great will be happening, and also, nothing bad will be happening.  You will just be coasting through.  Thinking of my journey through life like this has helped me to remember, in the hard times, that they will not last forever.  This is just a season I am in, and brighter days are coming.  I think our attitude and our thoughts play such a huge role in how we feel during the difficult times.  When we are going through a difficult time, we get to choose what we focus on.  We may not know that at the time, but we always get to choose what we focus on.  In every scenario, there are many different things happening, and which you decide to focus on, or what you decide to tell yourself about that situation, will play a huge part in how you feel and your attitude towards it.  For instance, if I am struggling with my boys, there are many things in that struggle that I can focus on.  Let's say I am unhappy that my son got a D in algebra.  I can focus on the fact that he got a D and that he may fail that class for the semester if he doesn't try harder this quarter.  I could focus on the fact that he attended school more this semester than last.  I could focus on the fact that he did really well in his other classes.  I could focus on the fact that last year was really hard and he is doing better this year.  Do you see how there are numerous things that I could focus on?  I get to choose which one I am going to focus on.  I can choose to focus on a negative one that will make me angry and keep me upset, or I can focus on one that is more positive and will help me to see that this one D is not the end of the world.  I am not saying that you can't care about the problem you are facing.  Of course, you can care, and I am also not saying don't think about it.  What I am saying is that if you are going through a hard time, try to find something positive in the situation and focus on that instead of obsessing about the negative things in the circumstance.  This is especially important if you can't do anything about the negative things.  If I chose to focus on my son's D, what would that change?  Would my being angry about it change the grade?  Would my being angry at him make him want to study harder?  I can think of many reasons why focusing on something that makes me angry will hurt me, but I can't see how it will change the situation.  The verse above says, “Stretch out your hand from on high; set me free and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hand of aliens, whose mouths speak lies, and whose right hands are false. I will sing a new song to you, O God; upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you,”  This is something that I think we have all been praying for lately.  At least all those that I have been talking to.  They would love for the Lord, our God, to stretch out His hand and rescue them to set them free.  I have several friends who feel like they are sinking in the mighty waters and are waiting and praying for God to save them.  I like how in this verse, immediately after they ask God to stretch out His hand to save them, they then say they will sing a new song to Him, and upon a ten-stringed harp they will play to Him.  Immediately after they ask for help, they start to praise Him.  This is where a lot of us struggle.  We wait for God to help before we praise Him.  We wait to see God show up and fix things before we begin to praise.  What if we began to praise immediately after asking?  What if we thanked God and praised Him for helping us before we saw Him help?  I wonder if anything would be different?  I wonder if we would see help sooner?  I wonder if we would feel any different?  In John 20:29, “Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”  I wonder if we would strengthen our faith if we not only believed that God would answer our prayers, but we thanked Him and praised Him before we saw any proof that He was going to?  I am going to try this and see what happens.  I invite you to do the same.  Let's join together and thank God and praise Him for answering all the prayers we have asked Him to answer right now, before He has answered them.  Let's not wait until after our prayers are answered to thank the Lord.  Let's show Him that we believe in Him as He believes in us.  Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, we ask that you help us to know that we will make it through this difficult time.  Lord, give us a supernatural sense of peace and comfort, knowing that you are here with us always and that you will help us through whatever we are facing.  Lord, we ask that you help us to see that we can choose what we focus on.  Help us to focus on the good and the positive in each situation.  Help us to remember to thank you and to praise you, Lord.  Help us not to wait until we see your answers to our prayers.  Help us to thank you and praise you now, while we are still waiting for those answers, because we trust that you will answer them.  We love you, Lord, and we know that you are amazing.  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole explores what it truly means to pray for others. Whether it’s praying for someone you love or for someone who frustrates you, Scripture gives us clear direction. Nicole walks through Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:9–13, and John 17:20–23 to show how Jesus teaches us to pray—for enemies, for loved ones, and for the unity of all believers. Along the way, she offers a framework that helps us move beyond vague or self-centered prayers into bold, confident intercession that aligns with God’s will. Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at nicoleunice.com/daniel. We start next week!

In John 13, we see Jesus extend grace even in His final hours—toward Judas in betrayal, His disciples in confusion, and Peter in weakness. This message reminds us that His glory is revealed at the cross, His love is shown in how we treat one another, and His grace meets us even when we fail. The question is: Will we resist His grace, or receive it and live it out?

Life can feel like a tug-of-war between a faith that only focuses on the positive and one that only sees brokenness and sin. But Jesus shows us a better way. In John 4, He meets a Samaritan woman with a complicated story—acknowledging her reality without judgment. Instead of forcing people to choose between pretending to have it all together or walking away from faith, Jesus invites us to embrace the beautiful mess of life. When we make space for both beauty and struggle, we create authentic communities where people can bring their whole selves.

   In John 17 we see Jesus lift his voice to the Father, first for himself, then for us, and finally for all who would believe, revealing a Savior whose is powerful, practical and personal.

Monday, 25 August 2025   Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” Matthew 12:38   “Then, they answered, some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, ‘Teacher, we desire to see a sign from You'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus noted that from one's words he will be justified and from one's words he will be condemned. Now, the direction changes based on the following. Matthew records, “Then, they answered, some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, ‘Teacher, we desire to see a sign from You.'”   The words are similar in content in Matthew 16:4, Mark 8:11, 12, and Luke 11:29-32. Each varies a little, but what seems likely is that this request for a sign is something that was asked of Him more than once.   In Mark, it seems contradictory to the other accounts because it says, “Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.” In Matthew and Luke, a sign is promised, but none is in Mark. However, in Mark, the request is for a sign “from heaven,” something not requested in Matthew or Luke. Therefore, it is probable that Jesus was addressing that specifically in Mark.   Putting the three accounts side by side and analyzing them, no contradiction arises. There is just different information being conveyed with each account. As for the words here in Matthew, it is some of the scribes and Pharisees who petition Him.   In MarkMatthew, only the Pharisees are noted. In Luke, there is no one mentioned first. Rather, Jesus directly addresses the crowds. Whether His address was in response to a petition, as in Matthew and Mark, is unknown.   Concerning their petition, they desire to see “a sign.” It is a new word, sémeion, a sign which is normally miraculous in nature. It is derived from the verb, sémainó, to indicate or signify. Unlike a miracle, wonder, etc., a sign is something that stands for something else. It may be a miracle or a wonder, but a sign points to another thing, such as “this indicates this.”   On the other hand, a miracle or wonder is its own thing. The purpose of a miracle is determined by why it was given in the first place, such as exalting the Lord, bringing glory to God, etc. In John, specific signs are noted, each having the intended purpose of establishing Jesus as the Messiah.   Some translations, such as the KJV, inconsistently translate the word “sign” as “miracle,” “wonder,” etc. They may be these things, but the intent is that it is a sign pointing to something else. This is the same with the word oth, sign, in the Old Testament. For example –   “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs [oth] and seasons, and for days and years.'” Genesis 1:14   From there, the Bible will give signs in the heavens to indicate that other things will happen. Thus, the sign points to the event. For example, the star of Bethlehem, though not called a sign, is exactly that. It was a celestial event that pointed to the coming of the Messiah.   Life application: The Bible itself is a sign. It is something that is given to point to other things: there is a Creator, there is a problem that exists between God and man, God will send a Redeemer into the world to fix the relationship, God loves His creation, etc. Each of these things is found in the Bible.   It is a witness and a testimony to what He has done, is doing, and promises to do. The Bible may be miraculous in how it was received and in the contents it contains, such as future prophecy, but it is a miraculous sign.   When you pick it up and read it, consider it as such. God is pointing you to truths about Himself and what He is doing. Someday, Jesus will come again for His church. The Bible testifies to this, and it will be a sign to the people of the world who are left behind that what He did was anticipated by those who trust in Him.   Be sure to read your Bible and consider the marvel and wonder that it contains. It is God's wonderful gift to us, a sign of His love for us.   Lord God, help each of us to remember that when we read Your word, we are reading YOUR word. It isn't just something about You, but it is from You. Therefore, it reflects Your very heart and intent for us as we live before You. May we treat it with respect and carefully consider its sacred contents. Amen.  

When Jesus declared, “I am the light of the world,” He confronted darkness, exposed unbelief, and offered life to all who believe. In John 8:12–59, Pastor Thomas shows how this bold claim exposes hostility, reveals our deepest need, and points us to Christ as the only answer—calling us to belief, worship, and witness in a world of darkness.

In John 15, Jesus tells us that if we hope to have lives of fruitfulness and joy, we must abide in Him. We must remain intimately connected with Him at the soul level. The stronger the connection, the better the fruit and the greater the joy. In this series, we're exploring ways to build a strong connection with Jesus. The analogy of a grapevine helps us identify some of those practices. Today, we are considering the importance of nutrition.  Just as a grapevine needs good soil from which to draw nutrients in order to produce an abundant harvest, so we need to put our roots down deep into the soil of God's Word.Psalm 1 paints a picture of a tree planted by streams of water that bears abundant fruit. Then the psalmist draws the parallel for us.  We, too, will bear good fruit if we are well-nourished. And that nourishing is found by meditating on the law of the Lord – that is, the Word of God.What does it mean to “meditate” on God's Word? The Hebrew word used in the Old Testament for meditate is the word “hagah.” Literally, it means “to growl.” The picture is that of an animal gnawing on a bone. Chewing on it. Savoring it. Digesting it. This is what we're to do with Scriptures. Take it in. Chew on it. Make it part of you.How might that happen?  How might we move from merely reading the Word to truly eating up and digesting the Word?Here are a series of questions that might get you moving in that direction.  Call them “Meditation Questions.”  As you read the Bible, ask yourself these questions. You may want to get a notebook and write down your answers.What got my attention? What stood out to you? What did I learn about God? It may be something new, or it may be something old that strikes you in a fresh way.What did I learn about myself? This takes it from the theoretical to the personal.What am I going to do about it?  It's not enough to just “hear the Word.” We must be “doers” as well. What is a practical, tangible step you can take to make this Word part of your life?  Text: John 15:1-11Originally recorded on July 23, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came that you might have life, and might have it abundantly.” Are you living the abundant life in Christ, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds and how we […]

“What would you do if God asked you to challenge everything you thought was true?” In John 5, Jesus meets a man who's waited thirty-eight years for healing and asks, “Do you want to be made well?” Sometimes wholeness means leaving behind the values and traditions we thought defined us, and stepping into God's new way. Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XuVCyZZ3 JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect instagram.com/storiedchurch facebook.com/storiedchurch YouTube: @storiedchurch921

In John 5, Jesus heals a lame man, and then he begins to teach about himself. He makes some astounding claims, and the people challenge him. “Why should we believe you?”  In the context of Jewish jurisprudence, if a claim was made, you had to have two or three corroborating witnesses. Jesus responds to the people's challenge with three: John the Baptist, Jesus' own works, and the scriptures. In the process of looking at what he says here, we learn three things Jesus himself believed about the scripture. Jesus believes in the Bible's 1) complete authority, 2) unity, and 3) vitality and power. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 24, 2013. Series: A Public Faith. Scripture: John 5:31-47. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 420The Saint of the day is Saint John EudesSaint John Eudes’ Story How little we know where God's grace will lead. Born on a farm in northern France, John died at 78 in the next “county” or department. In that time, he was a religious, a parish missionary, founder of two religious communities, and a great promoter of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. John joined the religious community of the Oratorians and was ordained a priest at 24. During severe plagues in 1627 and 1631, he volunteered to care for the stricken in his own diocese. Lest he infect his fellow religious, during the plague he lived in a huge cask in the middle of a field. At age 32, John became a parish missionary. His gifts as a preacher and confessor won him great popularity. He preached over 100 parish missions, some lasting from several weeks to several months. In his concern with the spiritual improvement of the clergy, John realized that the greatest need was for seminaries. He had permission from his general superior, the bishop, and even Cardinal Richelieu to begin this work, but the succeeding general superior disapproved. After prayer and counsel, John decided it was best to leave the religious community. That same year John founded a new community, ultimately called the Eudists—the Congregation of Jesus and Mary–devoted to the formation of the clergy by conducting diocesan seminaries. The new venture, while approved by individual bishops, met with immediate opposition, especially from Jansenists and some of his former associates. John founded several seminaries in Normandy, but was unable to get approval from Rome—partly, it was said, because he did not use the most tactful approach. In his parish mission work, John was disturbed by the sad condition of prostitutes who sought to escape their miserable life. Temporary shelters were found, but arrangements were not satisfactory. A certain Madeleine Lamy, who had cared for several of the women, one day said to him, “Where are you off to now? To some church, I suppose, where you'll gaze at the images and think yourself pious. And all the time what is really wanted of you is a decent house for these poor creatures.” The words, and the laughter of those present, struck deeply within him. The result was another new religious community, called the Sisters of Charity of the Refuge. John Eudes is probably best known for the central theme of his writings: Jesus as the source of holiness; Mary as the model of the Christian life. His devotion to the Sacred Heart and to the Immaculate Heart led Pope Pius XI to declare him the father of the liturgical cult of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Reflection Holiness is the wholehearted openness to the love of God. It is visibly expressed in many ways, but the variety of expression has one common quality: concern for the needs of others. In John's case, those who were in need were plague-stricken people, ordinary parishioners, those preparing for the priesthood, prostitutes, and all Christians called to imitate the love of Jesus and his mother. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

In John 19, Jesus completes His mission - to be crucified in our place and grant us the gift of eternal salvation through faith. Join us as guest speaker, Paul Stone, continues our series, "Behold the Lamb of God."

In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind—and Pastor Rick shows how that same encounter plays out in our own lives. Through personal stories of loss, obedience, and family, he reminds us that Jesus sees us, changes us, and gives us a story worth sharing with courage!

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 26; 35-36; John 20 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the Scriptures and let the Bible direct our hearts to the living Word of God. In today's episode, we find ourselves on August 18th, marking the 230th day in our year-long exploration of the Bible. Hunter, your Bible reading coach and host, guides us through powerful passages from Jeremiah 26, 35, and 36, and then into the profound hope of John chapter 20. As we listen, we encounter the steadfastness of God's Word in the face of persecution and rejection—watching as scrolls are burned yet rewritten, and promises reemerge with even greater depth. In John's Gospel, the resurrection story echoes this triumph over destruction: where flames and the cross cannot extinguish God's purposes or His living Word, Jesus. Join us for prayer, reflection, and encouragement as we seek to move from ashes to abundant life in Christ—a life that cannot be extinguished, no matter what trials may come. Settle in and let's warm our hearts by the fire of God's unending love, discover encouragement for the day ahead, and remember: you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The Word cannot be extinguished. In Jeremiah, we see pages of God's Word set on fire by an evil king. The world may try to silence the truth, to sever its message, and to scatter its ashes—but the Word of God cannot be extinguished. The king slices the scroll and burns each section, thinking he can judge and end what God has spoken. But God's Word returns, and not just the same—this time, it comes back with much more. Even human defiance, the fiercest resistance, cannot put an end to what God is doing. Out of the ashes, God's Word emerges anew—rewritten, restored, reaffirmed. The prophet proclaims again what God will do. The king may burn the scroll, but he cannot burn the author or extinguish the purpose. And then, we turn to John's Gospel. We see the evil king, Satan, striving to put an end to God's Living Word, Jesus, by consigning him to the cross. Yet, just as with the scroll, the cross cannot stop God. In fact, it is at the cross that God's purpose is fulfilled most deeply. Jesus goes to the cross for us—to enter into the fire of judgment, the depths of death and darkness—for our sake. But neither the grave nor the flames of judgment can hold him. As Jeremiah's scroll was rewritten, so Jesus emerges from the tomb—the resurrection and the life. He becomes the firstfruits of all who will be brought into God's much more, the abundant life he promises. He consigned himself to the cross so that we might move beyond the ashes and into the new life—the much more life—found only in him. The invitation is to leave behind the fires of despair and enter into resurrection hope, to embrace the abundance that Jesus brings. That is the prayer for my own soul today: that I may step into the much more of life in Christ. It is the prayer for my family—for my wife, my daughters, my son. And it is the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

It's Monday, August 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Vietnamese Communists cut electricity to church mid-service As a Catholic priest quietly led a service in the home of one of 20 worshippers in the evening of August 11 in the Đại Từ district in northeast Vietnam, Communist authorities cut the home's electricity to stop the service, reports International Christian Concern. Then, they detained three church members. In John 15:18, Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.” Multiple worshippers livestreamed the arrests on Facebook. Within two hours, the video had been seen 60,000 times. After Putin-Trump meeting, Trump declared: “It's up to Zelenskyy” In a join press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin summarized his perception of what needed to happen to end the Russo-Ukrainian War. He made the remarks following his 3-hour sit-down meeting with President Trump in Anchorage, Alaska last Friday.  Listen to the real-time translation by a female translator. PUTIN: “The situation in Ukraine has to do with fundamental threats to our security. Everything that's happening is a tragedy for us and terrible wound. Therefore, the country is sincerely interested in putting an end to it. “[At] the same time, we're convinced that in order to make the settlement lasting and long-term, we need to eliminate all the primary causes of that conflict. And we've said it multiple times, to consider all legitimate concerns of Russia and to reinstate a just balance of security in Europe and in the world on the whole. “Naturally, the security of Ukraine should be ensured as well. I would like to hope that the agreement that we've reached together will help us bring closer that goal and will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine.” Following the press conference, President Donald Trump talked to Sean Hannity on Fox News Channel. HANNITY: “If you had to grade it on a scale of one to 10?” TRUMP:  “I think the meeting was a ‘10' in the sense that we got along great. And it's good when, you know, two big powers get along, especially when they're nuclear powers. You know, we're number one, they're number two in the world.  That's a big deal. You never want to even mention that word, the word nuclear.” President Trump addressed how it went and what the next step is to bring the Russo-Ukrainian War to a close. TRUMP: “We were together almost three hours, and it was very extensive, and we agreed on a lot of points. I mean, a lot of points were agreed on, but there's not that much as you know, one or two pretty significant items, but I think they can be reached. Now, it's really up to [Ukrainian] President [Volodymyr] Zelenskyy to get it done.” Costco will not sell Abortion Kill Pill Costco Wholesale Corp. has announced it will not dispense the abortion kill pill mifepristone at its U.S. pharmacies, a decision hailed by pro-life advocates as a significant victory, reports LifeNews. The abortion kill pill has been responsible for killing millions of babies and killing and injuring countless women. The retail giant's decision comes amid pressure from Christian investors and pro-life groups urging major retailers to refrain from distributing the abortion drug. Costco has joined other major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons, which have also declined to sell the deadly pills. Send a 2-sentence thank you note to Ron Vachris, Costco President, 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, Washington 98027. Massachusetts is Sanctuary state for transgender surgery on kids Massachusetts has become a “sanctuary state” for transgender procedures on children, report MassResistance. Shockingly, Massachusetts doctors who break other states' laws prohibiting transgender procedures will be protected from prosecution -- and their names hidden from the public.  While 25 states have banned such foolishness, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the so-called “shield law” on July 31, 2025. It is among the most aggressive and offensive anti-family laws anywhere in America. Days later, the state's radical lesbian Democratic Governor Maura Healy, who is in a sinful relationship with Joanna Lydgate, signed it into law. Dr. Elizabeth Boskey at Boston Children's Hospital revealed the hospital is willing to remove a 15-year-old girl's healthy breasts. BOSKEY: “The eligibility for getting gender-affirming surgeries at Boston Children's Hospital is basically the same as it would be for most other hospitals or surgeons in the United States. And that's the case because we all follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health standards of care. “For top surgery, you are requested,  but not required, to have been on gender-affirming hormones for at least a year. If you're a ‘trans woman,' it's really encouraged that you be on estrogen for at least a year, because you want to maximize your natural breast growth. “Many surgical centers require you to be 18. At Boston Children's Hospital, for top surgeries, we'll see people as young as age 15, if they've been affirmed in their gender for a long period of time and don't really have any other life complications that make surgery inappropriate.” 41 Planned Parenthood abortion mills have closed this year Ready for some great news? So far this year, the Planned Parenthood abortion business has closed 41 centers. Despite what the abortion giant and the media would have Americans think, they all participated in abortions, reports Life News. William Carey, father of modern missions, said,  And finally, 264 years ago yesterday, a very special man was born in England. William Carey is his name and he is known as the "father of modern missions.” The eldest of five children, his parents were weavers.  Carey went to work for the local shoemaker, Thomas Old, during which time he taught himself Hebrew, Italian, Dutch, and French. He often read while working on the shoes. Carey married Old's sister-in-law, Dorothy Plackett, with whom he had seven children. Sadly, three of their kids died before the age of five. Inspired by Jonathan Edwards' An account of the life of the Rev. David Brainerd,  Carey spent 41 years in India as a missionary without a furlough.  He led 700 souls to Christ in a nation of millions.  Romans 10:15 says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” He wrote a book entitled An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens which led to the founding of the Baptist Missionary Society. Carey was known for saying, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God."   He also said, "To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map." He understood the importance of both Scripture and understanding the world around us. Finally, he prioritized meaningful work. He said, “I'm not afraid of failure; I'm afraid of succeeding at things that do not matter." Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In John 13, Jesus models true humility by washing His disciples' feet—even the one who would betray Him. This week's message reminds us that fellowship with Jesus begins with His service toward us, and we are called to follow His example by serving others. When we let Him cleanse us, we not only receive His grace but also learn to live with His heart.

We're still thinking about this: Honor is a matter of POV—your point of view shapes your point of value. This weekend, Pastor Rodney reminded us that the way we see people determines the way we treat them. In John 12, Mary saw Jesus as priceless and responded with honor. Judas saw waste and responded with criticism. Here's the truth: when you see the worth, you'll give the honor. When you don't, you'll see honor as a waste. Honor isn't about whether people deserve it—it's about who we choose to be. And when we live with a spirit of honor, it changes our homes, our relationships, and our influence. #rethinklifechurch #TheWinningFamily #GR8 #Bible #godsword #godisgood #lakenona #stcloud #orlando #2025sermon #onlinechurch #rodneygage #michellegage #Jesus #Church #Hope #HolySpirit #learnhow #pastor #sermon #inspiringmessages #wisdom Thank you RTL Fam for your generosity! To support our growth and global impact click here: https://www.rethinklife.com/give ReThink Life is a church committed to helping people know God, grow stronger, discover purpose, and make an impact located in Orlando, Florida. Check out www.rethinklife.com for more information & to get connected. Follow us on social media at @rethinklifechurch

In John 12, as Jesus approaches the cross, He declares, “My soul is troubled.” This powerful moment reveals the weight of what He was about to endure—not just the physical pain of crucifixion, but the deeper agony of bearing our sin, facing separation from the Father, and enduring the judgment we deserved.

In John 11, Jesus encounters Lazarus — and through that encounter, He shows us how personally God knows and calls each one of us. This message explores how Jesus steps into our grief, meets us in our struggles, and speaks life where there seems to be only death. When Jesus cried, “Lazarus, come out!” it revealed that His relationship with us is deeply personal, never generic. No matter how hopeless or stuck we may feel, His voice can awaken us to new life and purpose. Join us for a powerful reminder that God knows your name, sees your pain, and still calls you into His hope and destiny.This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.Visit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

“Welcome back to the Hopeland Church podcast. We're so glad you're tuning in today! ✂️ This is Part 2 of our series In Every Season, and today we're talking about The Season of Pruning. In John 15, Jesus says, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser… every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.' Pruning isn't punishment—it's preparation. It's God's precise, loving work of removing what hinders us so that His life can flow freely and produce fruit that lasts. Get ready to lean in as we discover how God uses pruning to refine us, grow us, and lead us into His greater purpose.” ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/organizations/f223efbf-80fd-44c9-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: http://www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: https://hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com - Text "Hopeland" to 833-767-5698

In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of a vineyard to describe the life of a disciple. Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. Like branches grafted into a grapevine, so it is with our relationship with Christ: the stronger the connection, the more the fruit, and the greater the joy. Put another way: Fruitfulness is the result of abiding, and that leads to joy. To abide is to remain intimately connected to Jesus at the soul level.  The stronger that connection, the greater the fruit in our lives. Kingdom fruit: the kind that comes from allowing God to work through you, making a difference in the lives of those around you. Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. Looking more and more like Jesus. In this series, I want to talk about abiding.  How do we build a strong connection to the Lord?We're going to start with a practice that may seem strange, and that's rest. I don't know much about growing grapes, but one thing I've learned is that in order to have an abundant harvest, there has to be a season of rest—of dormancy. So it is in the life of a disciple. You were created to not only work, but to rest.  And if you only attend to the former and not the latter, you simply can't keep producing fruit, and you'll end up losing your joy.Thus, at the very beginning, God showed the… Daily Rhythm of RestIn the creation narrative, we see that every day there was “day and night.” A time to work and a time to rest. This daily rhythm was part of the “very good” before sin ever entered the world. Sleep loss can have a profound impact on otherwise healthy individuals…and on our discipleship. How are you doing with your daily rhythm of rest?God also established a…Weekly Rhythm of RestGod was so concerned that our penchant for work might get out of hand and would cost us dearly, that from creation, He set in motion a rhythm whereby a fruitful life might be sustained – a weekly rhythm between work and rest. Then to make sure we didn't miss the point, He both modeled it (Gen. 2:1-3) and mandated it (Ex. 20:8-11). The Bible calls it Sabbath, a one-day-in-seven cease work order.Finally, there is a…Seasonal Rhythm of RestThere are seasons in life that require an intensive outpouring of effort. Times when work demands a lot from you. It's wise to plan for a more extended time of rest during or after that season to refuel and renew for another season of fruiting…and greater joy. Text: John 15:1-11 Originally recorded on July 16, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

In this message, Pastor J.R. teaches that Jesus is the only true door to salvation. In John 10:7–10, Jesus declares that He is the door for the sheep, offering safety, provision, and abundant life, while warning that false doors only lead to destruction. Pastor J.R. emphasizes that good works, religious performance, or cultural “truths” are counterfeit doors that cannot provide true access to God. He explains that Jesus welcomes everyone, not by background or effort, but by entering through Him in faith. Ultimately, Pastor J.R. encourages believers to stop striving to earn salvation and instead rest in the freedom, peace, and purpose found in Christ, the one and only door.

John 7:1-24,After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. 3 So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. 4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For not even his brothers believed in him. 6 Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always here. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil. 8 You go up to the feast. I am not going up to this feast, for my time has not yet fully come.” 9 After saying this, he remained in Galilee.10 But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private. 11 The Jews were looking for him at the feast, and saying, “Where is he?” 12 And there was much muttering about him among the people. While some said, “He is a good man,” others said, “No, he is leading the people astray.” 13 Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke openly of him.14 About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. 15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?” 16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. 17 If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. 18 The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. 19 Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. Why do you seek to kill me?” 20 The crowd answered, “You have a demon! Who is seeking to kill you?” 21 Jesus answered them, “I did one work, and you all marvel at it. 22 Moses gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. 23 If on the Sabbath a man receives circumcision, so that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because on the Sabbath I made a man's whole body well? 24 Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (ESV) Hey brothers, man, am I excited about the Gospel of John. It's my hope that throughout this series, our attention will keep coming back to John 20:31, which reads: “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.The point of John's gospel, in other words, isn't just believe, full stop, then go on with your life. Rather, the point is “have life” in him. The point is new life, abundant life, life even now leading to eternal life in, with, and for him. Believing, in other words, is not the end, but the means to real life in Jesus.Well, it's been a while since our church was last together in the book of John. In fact, the text message that I just read to you was one that I received from one of the other pastors back in December of last year, just prior to us first starting out in this series through John.Since that point, we, as a church, have been the glad recipients of much of John's eye-witness testimony of Jesus, up to the end of John chapter 6. And that testimony includes:The fact that Jesus is God. John 1:1,“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” And, as God, Jesus also became man. John 1:14,“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”And, as the God-man, Jesus came here, John 3:17, “[not] to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Saved in the sense of John 20:31 — the receiving of life, having life, in Jesus. We want that life, Cities Church. More than we want food in our stomachs, or air in our lungs, we want that life, that true life, that real life that can only ever be found in Jesus. But, we didn't always want it.See, because John has also shown us John 1:10, that though Jesus “was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.” And that, “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.” And that, “This is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people [just like you and me] loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.”And it's that last part — the fact that people, comfortable in their sin and content to dwell in darkness, didn't like being exposed by the light's entrance into the world — that Jesus is getting at here in John chapter 7, and most obviously verse 7. It's there where, talking with his brothers, Jesus says,“The world cannot hate you, but it hates me [it hates me. The world that was made through me. The world that I uphold by the word of my power, the world that I love and came to save, hates me] because I testify about it that its works are evil.”I testify to the world that they are not in the light, but darkness. That they are not basically good, but sinful. That they are not in right standing before God, but active rebellion to him.I tell them this because it's true. I tell them this because I love them. I tell them this because they are all, every last one of them, on a train bound for Hell and I want them to get off of it. I left Heaven to come and tell them this, and they hate me for it. Cities Church, friends who are visiting with us this morning, we must take care how we hear Jesus. In this text, Jesus is going to expose our darkness and show it to us in four different ways. These four ways can either serve as four more reasons to hate Jesus because we prefer our darkness, or they can serve as four more opportunities to recognize the darkness yet remaining in us and turn from it in order to pursue even greater intimacy with Jesus.So, with that, let's pray together once more…So, four marks of darkness. And they offer four opportunities to recognize it in ourselves and turn from it. Those four include: Un-belief, self-will, law-breaking, and wrong-judgment.1. The Evil of UnbeliefLook with me at verse 2:Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. 3 So his brothers [as in, his biologically related brothers] said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing.”Works like turning water into wine in John 2, healing an official's son in John 4, feeding the 5,000 in John 6, and then walking on the water in John 6. It's works like those that Jesus' brothers are saying, “Go, that your other disciples will see them to.”And it's difficult to tell what exactly their motivation is. But from the context, I'd argue that it's something along the lines of desire to maintain a following — maintain popularity. After all, if you look back with me to John 6, you'll see that just prior to this moment, Jesus' ministry had taken quite a hit in terms of numbers. Following the feeding of the 5,000 — Jesus had upped-the-ante by calling himself the Bread of Life. He then upped it again by saying,“Do you take offense at this? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before!” (John 6:61-62)And for many of Jesus' followers at that time, well, that was just too much. Verse 66 reads,“After this, many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.”Imagine being the sibling of the guy who draws thousands. Till, suddenly, you're the sibling of the guy who now only draws hundreds. Well, regardless of the brothers' motivation, their word to Jesus is essentially “Jesus, get back into the limelight.” Verse 3,“Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. 4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” And now, if it weren't for John's comment in verse 5, we'd likely just dismiss these words as relatively harmless. Perhaps well-intentioned, but a bit misguided. As it is though, John jumps in and tells us flat out. Verse 5,“For [as in, the reason they said this to Jesus, was because] not even his brothers believed in him.”Do you see the unbelief of the world present in Jesus' own brothers?And now, to clarify, I don't take “not even his brothers believed in him” to mean the brothers didn't believe anything about him. Like, didn't believe Jesus was anything other than a completely ordinary guy without any special qualities whatsoever. I don't think that's what John is saying here.Rather, I think he's saying that the brothers' unbelief matched that of the crowd's back in chapter 6. Look back with me at John 6:14 for a moment. Chapter 6, verse 14. You can see that the crowds there called Jesus a prophet, right? That's a big claim. To call someone a prophet is to declare this is a person who speaks the very words of God.And, in fact, they were so impressed by this prophet that they even wanted to make him king. In John 6:15, it tells us that they were even ready to make him king by force if they had to. So clearly this crowd believed Jesus was special.They believed he was an unusually impressive, and godly person. But, did they believe he was the Bread of Life? Did they believe he'd ascend back into heaven? No, because when Jesus said he would, they left! They believed some things about Jesus, but those some things had a limit. And, for them, Jesus had just hit it.Friends, the fundamental question that we must all ask ourselves — the question that ultimately separates those who belong to God from those who don't — is not whether we believe some things about Jesus, but whether we believe Jesus and what he says about himself. He says he is the Son of God sent from heaven. He says he is the giver of eternal life who himself has existed eternally with the Father. Do we believe him? His brothers didn't. The crowds didn't. Do we? Do you?First mark of darkness and evil: unbelief (Jesus, I don't believe what you say about yourself).Well as we can see in verse 8, Jesus will deny his brothers' request. He'll hang back in Galilee for a bit longer. And in verses 10-13, we're given a brief look into how Jesus was being perceived in that moment by the crowds in Jerusalem: “He's a good man,” or “He's leading the people astray.” Importantly, we're also told in verse 10 that Jesus does end up going to the feast, but not in the way his brothers wanted him to. In fact, verse 14 shows us that he doesn't even appear till halfway through the feast. And this is where the table is set for our second mark of darkness: Self-will. And here we'll begin to pick up the speed a bit.2. The Evil of Self-willLook there with me, verse 14:About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?” So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.”And now, the litmus test. Jesus is going to give a litmus test and, spoiler alert, everyone's going to fail it... Everyone.See it with me, verse 17:“If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.”In other words, “You're confused about where my teaching comes from, yes? Well, here's how you can know whether my teaching comes from God or not. Ready for it? You must will what God wills.”Again, verse 17:“If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.”Of course, no one in that crowd knew whether his teaching came from God or not. Which of course means that no one in that crowd actually willed what God willed. You see it? Their lack of ability to understand Jesus, to hear and recognize the Divine origin of Jesus' words, betrayed the fact that God's will was not their own.That's the second mark of darkness — self-will. Living a my will, not thy will life. A life that says, “hey, listen God, I call the shots here. You can help me with the pains of life. You can be my therapy. You can be my provider. I'll let you do those things. But I steer.”It's self-will. And as you can see in this text, it blinds people from knowing Jesus. It makes it impossible to find life in Jesus. Self-will is self-destructive because it creates a wall between you and Jesus' teaching. Jesus says you will not understand the unique authority of my words till your will conforms to God's.So we have (1) unbelief, (2) self-will, and here's the third mark: Law-breaking. 3. The Evil of Law-breakingJump with me down to verse 19:“Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law.”That's quite the sweeping statement.“…none of you keeps the law.”None. He's addressing a massive, festival-sized crowd, packed in like sardines to the Temple courts of Jerusalem. And he's saying across the board, with no exceptions, no outliers, “…none of you keeps the law.”And if you are familiar with the Bible, you're probably not surprised by this. From the Old Testament to the New, the Bible is consistent in terms of what it has to say about mankind on our own. Psalm 14:3, says,“There is none who does good, not even one.”Jeremiah 17:9,“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick;”Romans 3:23,“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” 1 John 1:8,“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,”The Bible is clear — no one, by nature, keeps the Law. We know this from the Bible, and if we're honest, we know this from our lives. Sure, the way we like to say it is “I know I'm not perfect” but the fact is, that means we're sinful. That means we've fallen short.The fact that we're sinful and break God's Law is no small thing. It is the reason we're here rather than Eden. It is the reason many are headed to hell, not heaven. Our standing before God's Law is of eternal consequence.Now, if those in the crowd weren't convinced, Jesus goes one step further. Verse 19:“Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. Why do you seek to kill me?”You know they are seeking to kill Jesus, right?John 7:1 says they're seeking to kill Jesus. Here, verse 19 says they're seeking to kill Jesus. In verse 13, the crowds are so aware of the murderous intentions of the religious leaders they don't even want to be caught with Jesus' name in their mouths. And going all the way back to John 5:18, John notes,“This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him.”You don't follow the Law. You think you do. You even think you do while you simultaneously plot my murder. Third mark of worldliness: law-breaking. Now, fourth and final mark of worldliness: Wrong Judgment. 4. The Evil of Wrong JudgmentNow, think back to what happened in chapter 5 because it's going to come up again here. Back there, in chapter 5, Jesus healed a man who'd been paralyzed for 38 years. He healed him with words: “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” The religious leaders did not celebrate that moment. Rather, when they saw the man walking with his mat, they said, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” Can you imagine? Wow, today is the best day of my life. I've been healed by a miracle. Look, my legs work! Look, my hands work! Look… and then all of a sudden, “Put your bed down. How dare you carry your bed on the Sabbath.”And now, just to clarify, you can check your Old Testament. There is no such Law from God saying you couldn't take up your bed on the Sabbath. Jewish rabbis came up with that rule. It was man's rule, not God's rule. And, here, Jesus is saying it was a bad rule. Why?Well, judge for yourself. Chapter 7, verses 22-23. Again, the idea here is wrong judgment. John 7:22-23, “You circumcise a man on the Sabbath. If on the Sabbath a man receives circumcision, so that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because on the Sabbath I made a man's whole body well?”Jesus asks, are you angry with me? I gave the ability to walk to this man. The ability to swing his arms, turn his hands, go from one place to the other without having to be picked up and carried there. That man could now work. Could make money. Could buy a home. Could make a life for himself. And you're angry at me for telling him to pick up his bed?Look, we need to be so careful here because, to us, this looks just so obvious… “How foolish of those religious teachers? How dull did they have to be?” We read this and envision ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder with Jesus rolling our eyes along with him, saying, “can you believe it?”But, here's the thing, we are the religious leaders in this scene. We are those who get things wrong. We make wrong judgments.We put up laws where there are none. We disregard and ignore where there are laws. We are not, by nature, good judges when it comes to life, when it comes to Law. Even as believers, we can read some of the things Jesus said and did and think, “Man, if that'd be me, I'd not have done it that way… Not have been as patient here. Not have been as direct there. Not have waited for three days. Not have left to go to the next town. Not have spent time up in Galilee. Not have sat down with prostitutes and tax collectors.And we would not have done it because often we're simply judging things by outward appearance, just calling things as we see them. That's what Jesus is saying in verse 24:“Do not judge by appearances.”Don't simply look at the outward form of something and go from there. Don't judge through the eyes of the world, but through Jesus' eyes. Through the lens of Scripture. Judge, verse 24, “with right judgment.”Cities Church, we have to humble ourselves here. We have to recognize our need, our incredible need, for God to take us by the hand and show us through his word by his Spirit with the help of godly counsel, how to judge. We need his direction. This is why we ought to pray more often than we do: “Father, Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.”God, you do all that is right in glory. Do it here, through me, in this world. Use me, use us, to assess the world in the way you'd want us to. So there's four marks, four assessments of the darkness yet remaining in us. And these four, of course, relate directly to the baptismal waters out in front of me.I Believe JesusIn baptism, we say, “I believe what Jesus tells me about himself. I confess he is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, and the Giver of life eternal.”In baptism, we say, “My self-will is no more. It's gone down into the waters. It's been buried. I follow God's will for my life. I obey him including his command to be baptized in his name.”In baptism, we say, “I am a breaker of God's Law. I've sinned. I need forgiveness. I must not be clothed in my own righteousness — I have none. I must have Jesus' name put upon me. I must have Jesus' righteousness cover me.”And, in baptism, we say, “Jesus, you are the one who can make my whole body, even my soul, well. And you've seen fit to do so in a way I'd not expect. In a way I'd not, of my own accord, judge as right — by sending your Son to die in my place and allowing me to receive forgiveness not by my own working, or earning, but by believing in yours for me.In just a moment, five individuals will come to proclaim this belief.Let's pray…

Join us  as we worship the Lord, fellowship, and continue our journey through the Gospel of John! In John 6, following His miracle of feeding the 5000, Jesus gives a long discourse that is tied into that miracle. In the middle of His discourse Jesus declares, "I AM the Bread of Life" (John 6:35). His first of seven I AM statements in this Gospel. This whole discourse is packed with powerful truths about how only Christ ultimately satisfies. When we truly come to Jesus, and believe in Him, we are coming to One with whom we are safe, and through whom we are given eternal life. A life that begins now!

Hearing God's Voice MESSAGE SUMMARY: Introduction: The Gospel is based on both the Old and the New Testaments. The Gospel must go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit – the Gospel is a Spiritual message. Today's Message: In John 10, Jesus is speaking about the “shepherd”; the shepherd: 1) enters through the gate; 2) has the gate opened by a watchman; 3) sheep listen to his voice; 4) calls each sheep by name; 5) leads his sheep by going ahead of the sheep; and 6) has a voice by which he is known to his sheep and they follow him. In the first century, shepherding was an intimate profession; and the shepherd was always with his sheep. The shepherd talked to his sheep, and the sheep knew the shepherd's voice. Also, in John 10, Jesus talked about the “false shepherd” who is a “thief and a robber”. The sheep do not follow the “false shepherd”. Jesus says that the “thief (false shepherd) comes only to steal, kill and destroy”. In John 10:7-10, Jesus says that He is the “gate”, and He is the way (gate) by which we are saved from our sins and eternal death; and we are provisioned for a full life as His followers. Like the sheep that follow the good shepherd, if we follow Jesus, we will all hear His voice. How do we know the voice of Jesus? Consider that: 1) we must enter only through the gate – Jesus; 2) we must be a sheep of the Good Shepherd and follow Jesus through an intimate relationship with Him; 3) we must learn to listen (for example, today we listen through the inward witness of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Spirit is charged with communicating the will of God to mankind and to sync our mind with the mind of God); 4) we obey as we listen – in the New Testament, the words “hear” and “obey” are the same words – God will speak directions for our lives; and 5) we don't harden our hearts to the voice of the Lord – listen to His voice and obey. As the Lord says: “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10).   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.            Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 10:1-18; Ezekiel 34:22-34; John 5:25-29: Ezekiel 43:2;1 King's 19:12; Isaiah 30:21; John 10:27-30; Hebrews 3:7-15. (Click the Bible References, in blue, below to read the full Bible text for these Scripture References.). A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers' Righteousness Will Flow, with the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, from Their Heart Through Their Personal Relationship with Jesus”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 18-20; Psalm 93; John 17 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this August 15th episode, your host and Bible reading coach, Hunter, invites you to journey through the pages of Scripture together. Today's readings include Jeremiah chapters 18–20, Psalm 93, and John 17. As we reflect on God's word, Hunter reminds us that the Scriptures point our hearts to Jesus, the living Word, and reveal the deep love and blessings the Father lavishes upon us. We explore themes of God's transformative power, His call to repentance, and the unity, joy, and protection Jesus prays over His followers. The episode closes with a heartfelt blessing and a time of prayer—reminding us that we are deeply loved, and calling us to walk forward in God's joy and strength. Join us as we root ourselves in His love and truth, together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus prays a blessing over us. We see this kind of blessing prayer echoed throughout scripture—patriarchs blessing their children, conferring identity, inheritance, and place in the family of God. In John 17, Jesus is offering this kind of prayer, but it's a prayer that echoes into eternity, and it is not just for the twelve gathered there that night. It's for us. We are included in this blessing, this conferral of identity and destiny. We are told who we are in God's family, what our inheritance is as His children. What is spoken over us here is the message of life in the Son—the Gospel conferred as a gift, received freely. From this gift of Christ flow so many others: gifts of unity, gifts of protection, the gift of joy, the gift of God's Word, and supremely, the gift of Christ himself. Jesus prays, “Father, you have given me your name. Now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are.” We are blessed with unity in Him. He says, “I have given them your word.” In His word, we find joy, our identity, the assurance that we are loved. He gives himself as a sacrifice for us, setting us apart, making us holy by his truth. And finally, he says, “I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.” The presence of Christ in us is our hope, our glory, our very life. This abiding blessing is the Christian life: God pouring out his love, his joy, his strength, his word, his presence—his life—into ours. So let your roots go down deep into the love of God. May you discover, each day, how wide, how long, how high, how deep is Christ's love for you. May you experience the fullness of this life and power, made complete in Him. This is the prayer for my soul. This is the prayer for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And this is the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Jesus is my shepherd, you have called me by my name into the life of the beloved. Here in the stillness, I remember that I am not alone. I belong to you and to the great communion of saints and sinners held together in your love. Remind me, Lord, that every breath is grace, every encounter is a chance to give what I have received, mercy without measure. When I forget who I am, when I lose my way, lead me again to still waters. Restore my soul, renew my hope. Reroute me in the joy of simply being yours. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

In this Sermon, Apostle shared a powerful reminder about God's design for human connection. From the very beginning, in Genesis 2:18, God declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.”This truth wasn't just about marriage, but about the broader danger of solitude. It was the Manufacturer Himself telling us how His creation was designed to function: in fellowship, not isolation. If you can go days or weeks without genuine connection, without anyone to check in on you, that is not God's best for you.Here are some key takeaways from the message:

He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What are the proofs / evidences of the resurrection? B) Why were two angels sitting on either side of the grave slab? C) What did Jesus say to Mary Magdalene at this time? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt

He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) … Read More Read More

He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) … Read More Read More

He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) … Read More Read More

He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) … Read More Read More

In John 12, Jesus calls us to embrace God's purpose, walk in His light, and seek His approval above all else. This message challenges us to stop living for the crowd, choose the cross, and let God's glory—not man's opinion—shape our lives.

In John 7:24 Jesus tells us not to judge by appearance, but to judge with righteous judgement.  Let's talk about what that means in our day to day lives, and how unconscious our judgements can be. A photographer, who in the course of knowing Mother Theresa, observed how she always approached each person with love, compassion, and the gift of her complete self. When asked about this she replied, "I never judge anyone because it doesn't allow me the time to love them." Let's use our time to Love! Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came that you might have life, and might have it abundantly.” Are you living the abundant life in Christ, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds, and how we can fight the lies of the devil with the truth of God's Word. It's called, DESTROYING STRONGHOLDS and it's from the series, THIS IS WAR!.

In John 7:37–52, Jesus stands and cries out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” It's a bold invitation—urgent, clear, and life-changing. In this message, we walk through five scenes: the plotting of the religious leaders, the invitation to the thirsty, the division in the crowd, the arrest that never happens, and the pride-filled rejection of the Pharisees. Along the way, we meet Nicodemus, a man whose quiet questions and cautious words remind us that God often works slowly in drawing people to Himself. This passage confronts us with a choice: Will we scoff in pride, stand undecided, or come thirsty to the only One who satisfies?

Today’s Bible Verse – John 5:7 “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me. - John 5:7 In John 5:7, we hear the voice of a man who has been stuck—physically and emotionally—for 38 years. His words reflect a deep sense of helplessness and isolation, but they also open the door for one of Jesus’ most powerful miracles. This verse is a reminder that even when we feel unseen, unsupported, or left behind, Jesus sees us. He meets us in our waiting, our longing, and our weariness—and invites us to healing that goes beyond what we imagine.

We live in a pluralistic society, so we must ask this question: how can people be true to themselves and still get along? No matter who you are, if you care about the social fabric, that's a huge question to answer.  My goal is to show Christians how they can be part of the solution. We're going to look at the subject of public faith. In John 4, we see that immediately after speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus talks to his disciples and gets really metaphorical. He talks about spiritual sowing and reaping. What's he trying to get across?  If we delve into it, we see that Jesus gives us 1) a call to spiritual sowing of seed, 2) the method of doing it, and then 3) the power, or the inner motivation, for doing it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 29, 2013. Series: A Public Faith. Scripture: John 4:27-42. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

In John 17, Jesus prays for those whom the Father has given to Him. Who are these people? And what does this prayer teach us about the cross? From his sermon series in the gospel of John, today R.C. Sproul explains how Christ is glorified by His atonement for the sins of God's elect. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of John for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4230/john-commentary   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the John commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts