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An episode from Liberty Behind Bars Ministry, a ministry serving the incarcerated across America located in Belfast, New York.“I spent half of my life in and out of jails, prisons, rehabs, and other facilities.  Unfortunately, the programs that were offered did not help me to become a productive member of society, it just made me a better inmate.  What changed me, was a new life in Jesus Christ and reading/studying a King James Bible.Many prisons, jails, and other institutions have heard from many of their inmates that they are changed due to religion. However, most are seen back within the next year or two. As God gave Moses a burden for the Children of Israel, so God gave me a burden for those in jails and prisons. Churches send missionaries to foreign countries, in support, hopes and prayers, they can win the nationals to Jesus, train them and then send the nationals back to their own people. This is what Jesus has done for me. He saved me out of this life of crimes and addiction, and now sends me back to my people who are in jails/prisons, to win them to Christ and send them back to their own people.This is where Liberty Behind Bars Ministry steps in.  Not only do we minister to those behind the jail walls we help them transition into society; differently than they did in the past.  The goal is to break the cycle of recidivism and help people have a changed life in Jesus Christ.  I have my Doctorate in Christian Biblical Counseling and use this knowledge to not only help those within the jail/prison walls, but also to support their family members. You may also write to us at:Life Behind Bars MinistryP.O. Box 264Belfast, NY 14711 Have A Blessed Day, Life Behind Bars Ministry” This message is part of the KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast, a ministry dedicated to making faithful, King James Bible preaching available to all; especially those who may have limited access to sound biblical teaching.Our purpose is simple: to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, uphold the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and point souls to the truth of God's Word. Every message shared through this podcast comes from likeminded, Bible-believing churches and ministries that hold firmly to the King James Bible as the final authority in faith and practice.This podcast is used as a Gospel resource and teaching tool, including outreach efforts to individuals who are incarcerated. We believe God's Word is living, powerful, and able to work in hearts wherever it is heard.If you are a pastor, preacher, or church that faithfully preaches from the King James Bible and would like to learn more about being part of this podcast, or if you have questions about this ministry, you are welcome to reach out.The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#dalemorey #Libertybehindbars #Christianpodcasts #KJVPodcasts #BiblePreachingChurches

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

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While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

While there are mysteries in the Bible that are not revealed, there are others that are revealed in Scripture. Pastor Runge explains these mysteries: (1) Israel, (2) the Purpose of the Church, (3) Our Hope, (4) the Conclusion of the Church Age, (5) the Rapture, (6) the Wrath of God, (7) Iniquity, and (8) the Day of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

Theme: God condemns unfaithfulness. I. The Nature of Unfaithfulness A. Deliberate—refusing to listen and to do B. Breaking the Lord's covenant and the law of God II. Penalty for Unfaithfulness A. All kinds of punishments (vv. 16-39) B. War => sword, plague, famine, exile (vv. 23-39) C. Religiously (vv. 30-31) III. Pardon for Repentance from Unfaithfulness A. Confession 1. Iniquity—twistedness; distortion 2. Acknowledgement of sin and of God's judgment B. Humility—expression of a circumcised heart C. Covenant 1. Historical covenants [Adam, etc.] 2. God's remembrance—the land; Sabbath; promises IV. The Summary—law and covenantal faithfulness (v. 45) Observations A. Nothing new under the sun when it comes to iniquity B. "Iniquity" emphasizes distortion/ugliness/inappropriateness Application A. Don't wallow in your sin and rebellion B. Find in Jesus the pardon for your sins 1. All of the promises of God are yes and amen in Him 2. He is the embodiment of the law, which He fulfilled for you 3. He is the mediator of the covenant of grace

Man is continually filling up their cup of iniquity and unless they repent and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ for His mercy, they will all face the wrath of God on judgment day.

So presumptuous are they that they are firmly convinced heaven is theirs, yea, they are here represented as complaining to their Judge when He closes the door against them, putting in a plea for their claim at the bar of justice and arguing as though it were unfair that they should be excluded from the everlasting bliss of the righteous. Thus it is clearly implied that they lived and died in the full assurance that they were the objects of God's approbation, that they were completely secured from the wrath to come.

Subject: Who Is Like Our God? Studies in MicahSpeaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Micah 2:1-11Date of Delivery: May 10, 2026

Are you among the many on the broad road, or among the few on the narrow way? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster draws from Ephesians chapter 2 and several powerful scriptures to show us the serious condition of the person who does not know Christ as Savior — and the urgent choice every soul must make.You might be asking yourself today:- How do I know if I am truly saved or just religious?- What does the Bible mean when it says we are dead in trespasses and sins?- Can God even hear my prayers if I am living in sin?- What does it mean to walk according to the world?Key points from this devotion:- Sin causes spiritual death — a separation of the soul from God (Ephesians 2:1, Romans 6:23)- Iniquity separates us from God and hides His face from us (Isaiah 59:2)- The unregenerate man follows the world's system, which opposes all that is godly- Eternal life is a gift found only in Jesus Christ, not in religion (1 John 5:11-12)- Jesus warns that the broad road leads to destruction, but few find the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14, KJV)If this devotion stirred something in your heart, do not wait. Like, comment, share, and subscribe to stay rooted in the Word every day.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:

THERE ARE BELIEVERS WHO GENUINELY LOVE GOD, YET LIVE IN FRUSTRATING CYCLES AND SOMETIMES THE ISSUE IS INIQUITY.

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Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice wicked works With men who work iniquity. [NKJV]

What's the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn't Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we've found TV show comparisons for each theory! MENTIONSMore Nerdy Content: What's That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardPenal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18Christus Victor: Learn more hereRansom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more hereRecapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more hereMoral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardScapegoat Theory: Learn more hereExample Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus SocinusSatisfaction Theory: Learn more hereElect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | MonergismVicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here Moral Government Theory: Learn more hereSin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. | What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin VideosMeredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter | Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter StoryEvan's Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne Meye Thompson | The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright | Penal Substitution and Atonement Video | Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast | The Epidemic of Moral Injury by Rita Nakashima Brock Evan's Resources: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper | The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd | The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views | The Cross and the Kaleidoscope by Alex Early and Enoch Wan | The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge | The Mosaic of Atonement by Joshua McNall | Five Views on the Extent of the Atonement | Atonement in Christianity by William E. BurnsPalette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In preparation for sharing communion, Brother Singh continues his teaching on self-examination. Using Isaiah 53 he examines the difference between our transgressions (or sins) and iniquity, a subject that few Christians understand.

In this Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for March 17, 2026, we reflect on Psalm 51:5–6 (ESV), “Behold, I Was Brought Forth in Iniquity.” This Christian devotion explores the biblical doctrine of original sin and God's desire for truth within the human heart. King David acknowledges that sin is not only something we commit but a condition present from birth. Scripture reveals the depth of humanity's brokenness and the need for a Savior who can renew the heart.Yet this passage also points to hope. God delights in truth in the inward being and teaches wisdom in the hidden heart. Through Jesus Christ, God addresses sin at its deepest root. His cross and resurrection bring forgiveness, cleansing, and the promise of new life for all who trust in Him.If you are searching for a daily Bible devotion, Psalm 51 Bible study, teaching on original sin, LCMS theology, or Christ-centered encouragement, this message will strengthen your faith.Support this ministry here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphBuy Me a Coffee page: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphGod's peace and blessings. Please like, share, and subscribe.Hashtags#DailyDevotion #Psalm51 #OriginalSin #LutheranTheology #NewLifeInChrist

Teachers: Kerry & Karen BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyLeviticus 16 does not end with the cleansing of the sanctuary.The chapter continues by addressing the removal of iniquity from the people and the command that governs the nation every year.In Part 2, we move from the cleansing of the holy place to the removal of sin from the camp, the resetting of the priest after contact with the offering, and the permanent command for Israel to humble themselves before Yahuah.This is not ceremonial language.This is covenant preservation.The dwelling of Yahuah remains among a people who honor the structure He established.────────────────────WHAT WE COVER IN THIS MESSAGERemoval of Iniquity from the CampLeviticus 16:20–22After the sanctuary is cleansed, the High Priest lays both hands on the live goat and confesses the iniquities, transgressions, and sins of Israel.The goat carries the burden away into the wilderness.Precepts:Micah 7:19Psalm 103:12Isaiah 1:18Reset After ContactLeviticus 16:23–28After the offerings are completed, garments are changed, bodies are washed, and the remains of the sin offering are burned outside the camp.Even lawful service requires cleansing afterward.Precepts:Numbers 19:7Leviticus 6:11Ezekiel 44:19The Command to Afflict the SoulLeviticus 16:29–31Yahuah establishes the command for the tenth day of the seventh month.The people are required to afflict their souls and cease from labor.Precepts:Leviticus 23:27Numbers 29:7Isaiah 58:3–5The Statute for GenerationsLeviticus 16:32–34This covering is made once every year.The command is declared a statute forever for Israel.Precepts:Exodus 30:10Leviticus 23:28────────────────────WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSCleansing is structured.Confession is required.Sin must be removed.Humility must accompany covering.Leviticus 16 teaches that the presence of Yahuah remains among a people who respect the boundaries He established.────────────────────SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR STUDYLeviticus 10Leviticus 11–16Leviticus 23Numbers 29Micah 7Psalm 103Isaiah 1Precept upon precept.Law interpreting law.Scripture reinforcing Scripture.────────────────────ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the Pure Word of Yahuah.No religion.No denominational systems.No theological overlays.Our teaching follows the Sovereign Blueprint:Law | Precept | Example | Wisdom | Understanding | Prudence | Conviction | Fruit of the Ruach | Final Heart Check────────────────────SUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle QR at:ahavaloveministry.comZelle only.No CashApp.No PayPal.────────────────────FINAL WORDThe sanctuary is cleansed.The iniquity is removed.The priest resets.The people humble themselves.The dwelling remains where order is honored.Final Heart Check:If cleansing is made for sin once a year, will the people humble themselves before Yahuah, or assume His presence without affliction?

“Affliction, Covering, and National Accountability”Teachers: Kerry & Karen BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyLeviticus 16 is not ceremony.It is survival law.After the death of Aaron's sons in Leviticus 10, Yahuah establishes the structure that prevents further destruction. Chapters 11–15 defined impurity. Leviticus 16 answers the question: How does a nation remain alive near the Presence?This chapter legislates restricted access, priestly responsibility, blood application, removal of iniquity, commanded affliction, and a statute declared olam, without expiration clause.This is covenant government.WHAT WE COVER IN THIS MESSAGERestricted Access and SurvivalLeviticus 16:1–2Access to the Most Set-Apart Place is not casual. Even the High Priest is governed. Proximity without order results in death.Preparation and DesignationLeviticus 16:3–10Washing, linen garments, bull for the priest, two goats, lots cast before Yahuah. Authority operates under command, not preference.Blood Within the VeilLeviticus 16:11–19Cleansing of the sanctuary because of the uncleanness and transgressions of Israel. Private sin contributes to collective contamination. The altar is not immune from the people.Confession and RemovalLeviticus 16:20–22All iniquities are confessed and borne away. Cleansing is incomplete if iniquity remains in the camp.Reset and ResidueLeviticus 16:23–28Garments changed. Bodies washed. Contact leaves residue. Holiness requires reset.Affliction and PermanenceLeviticus 16:29–34“This shall be a statute forever.” Olam means no expiration clause. The people are commanded to afflict their souls. Cleansing is paired with humility. Structure preserves those who submit to it.WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSHoliness is not casual.Access is governed.Cleansing is structured.Iniquity must be removed.Humility is commanded.Neglect is not harmless.Leviticus 16 teaches that dwelling with Yahuah requires restraint before joy, affliction before celebration, cleansing before tabernacles.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR STUDYLeviticus 10Leviticus 11–15Leviticus 23:27–32Numbers 29:7Exodus 30:10Isaiah 58Joel 2Every section is taught precept upon precept.ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the Pure Word of Yahuah.No religion.No tradition.No compromise.Our teaching follows the Sovereign Blueprint:Law | Precept | Example | Wisdom | Understanding | Prudence | Conviction | Fruit of the Ruach | Final Heart CheckSUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle at: ahavaloveministry.comZelle only.No CashApp.No PayPal.FINAL WORDAccess is restricted.Blood is applied.Iniquity is removed.The nation humbles itself.Presence dwells where order is honored.Final Heart Check:If cleansing is commanded and affliction is required, are you humbling yourself under covenant structure, or assuming access without restraint?

Are aliens really extraterrestrial… or something far older and more spiritual?In this episode of Nephilim Death Squad, Raven and TopLobsta are joined by author and researcher Vicki Joy Anderson to explore one of the most controversial topics in modern theology and paranormal research: the connection between alien encounters, demonic entities, and generational iniquity.Drawing from biblical scripture, spiritual warfare research, and real-world testimonies, the conversation examines whether modern UFO phenomena may have deeper supernatural roots — and how family lineage, spiritual inheritance, and unseen influences play a role in human experience.This episode dives into the overlap between UFO disclosure, deliverance theology, and biblical cosmology, asking difficult questions about deception, spiritual authority, and the nature of reality itself.

New Testament Reading Hebrews 9 (P. 1005)

2 Thessalonians 2:7–12 warns that the "mystery of iniquity" is the growing power of deception in the world. When people reject the truth of God's Word, God allows them to believe lies, because man has a free will to chose good or evil. The real mystery is how intelligent people can call evil good and good evil—but it happens when they refuse to love the truth. Throughout history people have justified great evil while believing they were right. The root problem is abandoning God's authority and replacing it with human opinion. Without the Bible as the final authority, morality collapses and society drifts into confusion and delusion. The only safeguard is a personal return to God—loving His truth, living by His Word, and refusing to be shaped by the lies of the age.

Show #2596 Show Notes: Men of Iron Conference: https://www.menofironconference.org/ Ray’s event before Men of Iron: https://thelibertyactionnetwork.com/event/kjv-wisconsin/ Glenn Beck on the Achen Bible: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RwrExMJi0CI Psalm 5:5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%205%3A5&version=KJV Craig’s ministry: https://savinggodschildren.com/ Aura Giveaway: https://savinggodschildren.com/giveaway Meaning of ‘Workers of Iniquity’: https://godsbless.ing/meaning-of-workers-of-iniquity-in-the-bible/ Tom MacDonald – Pray for the Left: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzKVhhDJE4 35 Verses About God’s Hate: https://biblerepository.com/bible-verses-about-gods-hate/ Epstein and Devil Worshippers: https://gospanews.net/en/2026/02/08/devils-worshippers-epsteins-zionist-church-of-satan-videos-political-warning-on-us-gangs-of-raping-and-ring-of-pedophile-financiers/

Send us a textWhat happens when a true doctrine is used the wrong way? We dive into Job 15:14–16 and wrestle with Eliphaz's stark claims about human sinfulness, the purity of God, and why no one “born of a woman” can declare themselves righteous. The passage is theologically rich—touching on total depravity, moral inability, and the inevitability of sin—yet the conversation shows how truth can wound when it's misapplied to a suffering friend.Together we unpack the universal scope of “What is man” and the piercing image of “drinking iniquity like water.” If even the heavens are not clean in God's sight, human self-approval crumbles. We trace how this standard exposes a deeper problem than bad behavior: a fallen nature that cannot produce righteousness. That's where grace becomes more than comfort language; it's the only way anyone can stand. We talk candidly about why salvation requires an external initiative from God, how faith is awakened rather than engineered, and why Christ deals not only with our actions but with our nature at the cross.Along the way, we also challenge the subtle errors of Job's friends—equating consensus and age with truth, calling accusation “consolation,” and reading suffering as proof of secret sin. Our goal isn't to soften Scripture but to apply it wisely: to hold firm to God's holiness while extending patience to the afflicted. If you've ever wondered whether doctrine can be both sharp and healing, this conversation offers a map for conviction and compassion to coexist.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves the book of Job, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep these deep dives coming.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhat if the core problem isn't bad choices but a broken nature—and what if the cure is not a cleaner slate but a new heart? We take you from Ezekiel's promise of renewal to Jude's assurance that Christ himself keeps us from falling, weaving Scripture with real stories of family, strongholds, and the quiet battles that shape daily life. The point isn't to minimize sin; it's to recognize why grading it on a curve leaves everyone short of the canyon's edge.We push past the myth of “try harder” religion and show why imputed righteousness is not theological jargon but oxygen for a tired soul. If Christ's perfect life counts as ours, then assurance stops riding the rollercoaster of our habits and starts resting on his finished work. That changes how we parent, how we pray for loved ones, and how we face the moments when we fail and want to hide. You'll hear why Job's sacrifices hint at a deeper truth: Jesus accounted for sin in full—past, present, and future—so repentance becomes a return to love, not a plea for entry.Along the way, we ask hard questions with gentle honesty: Are children born innocent or merely untested? Can anyone bridge the gap to divine holiness by effort? What does it mean to be a new creation rather than an improved version of the old self? If you're wrestling with assurance, striving under spiritual exhaustion, or longing to see renewal in your home, this conversation offers clarity, conviction, and comfort anchored in the Word.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs assurance, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. Your voice helps this community grow.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textIf even heaven isn't clean enough for God, where does that leave the rest of us—and what does that mean for raising our kids? We open with the ordinary moments that expose the human heart: a toddler's swat, a child's stubborn no, the instinct to get our way. Then we hold those moments up to the blazing light of Job's questions and the doctrine of total depravity. Not to shame parents or scare kids, but to see clearly why early formation matters and why the antidote can't be found in willpower or better techniques.Together we trace a thread from the nursery to the throne room. Scripture says God puts no trust in saints and that even the heavens are not clean in his sight. That doesn't indict holy angels as sinners; it tells us all creaturely purity is derivative. If God won't stake salvation on the best of his creatures, he certainly won't rest it on our fragile choices. We weigh the competing claims of Calvinism and Arminianism in plain language, asking whether the decisive cause of salvation rests in God's grace or in human decision. The logic of Job pushes us toward a humbling and hopeful conclusion: God acts because we cannot.From there, we bring the theology home. What does “you will be saved, you and your household” mean for parents trying to set the tone of their homes? We talk headship without harshness, boundaries without legalism, and practices that give kids covenantal access to the gospel—daily Scripture, honest repentance, patient correction, and a house shaped by prayer. Parents are stewards, not saviors. The good news is that the God who doesn't trust angels to keep themselves will not trust salvation to us either; he keeps those he saves. That reality quiets panic, fuels courage, and turns everyday moments into training in grace.If this conversation sharpened your vision or encouraged your resolve, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a quick review. What's one truth you want to plant in your home this week?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhat if your best qualities are more like moonlight than sunlight—real, beautiful, yet entirely borrowed? We lean into that humbling image to explore why God doesn't place His trust in creatures, even righteous ones, and how that clarifies the difference between holiness that shines and holiness that originates. The conversation threads through Job's story, Eliphaz's hard words, and the subtle ways sincere doctrine can be twisted into a weapon when a friend is in pain.Together we unpack strong biblical language about human depravity—unclean, abominable, filthy—and show how a truthful diagnosis amplifies, not diminishes, the glory of grace. The more clearly we see sin's depth, the more clearly we see Christ's sufficiency. That realism reshapes discipleship: resident sin remains, so we practice daily vigilance, keep our minds renewed, and resist the myth of spiritual autopilot. A listener question opens a careful distinction about heaven being “not pure” in God's sight: it's a contrast of dependence, not a flaw in glory. Even angels stand by grace, not independent moral credit.We also address the pastoral heart of the matter: what it means to bring Scripture as a balm rather than a bludgeon. Eliphaz states true things but misapplies them to accuse Job of “drinking iniquity like water.” We talk about how sin can feel like false refreshment, why living water in Christ displaces those cravings, and how real comfort looks like presence, patience, and prayer—not drive-by proof texts. The episode closes with reflections, gratitude, and a call to keep drawing from the Word and the Spirit as our sustaining stream.If this conversation stirred something in you—about humility, compassion, or a fresh thirst for living water—follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find it. Your reflections help us keep these deep, honest dialogues going.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textMortality has a way of simplifying what actually matters. We open Job 14 and sit with its hard claim that death cuts our ties to earthly honor and shame, then trace how that truth reframes legacy, ambition, and the way we love our families. Along the way, we tell real stories—praying for prodigal kids, feeling the ache of unanswered hopes, and hearing the quiet challenge to trust God more than our own plans.Together we press into the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. We talk through election, grace, and why faith isn't a badge of superiority but a gift that humbles us. The courtroom picture becomes vivid: good deeds can't dismiss the case against us, but the cross can. That clarity opens space for forgiveness in messy relationships and courage for honest witness without control. We also face the sober arc of dying—pain in the body, mourning in the soul—and the surprising calm many saints display, a “dying grace” that points past our fear to the One who holds us.If you're weary of chasing a legacy that won't matter to you in the grave, this conversation offers a different aim: become a faithful servant of Christ today and leave the outcomes with Him. Pray for those you love, forgive quickly, read Scripture in community, and let God change what you want at the core. Listen, reflect, and share this with someone who needs hope. If this moved you, follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what question about eternity you want us to tackle next.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhen even mountains crumble and rocks shift, what chance do our plans have? We dive into Job 14 with a simple but piercing claim: if creation's strongest pillars erode, human pride has nowhere to stand. From that image of mountains to rocks to dust, we trace a line through our daily ambitions, the myth of permanence, and the quiet ways time exposes what we truly trust.We sit with the slow lessons of erosion. Water wears stone not with shock but with patience, and that pattern reframes how we think about delay, judgment, and hope. Mockers measure God by the clock; Job measures us by the landscape. Along the way we bring in lived moments—a jersey in the mail, a neighbor who shows up in the snow—to show how providence interrupts our scripts and teaches gratitude. Creation becomes a tutor, reminding us that stability is granted, not seized.The heart of the conversation centers on hope, justice, and love. Job says God destroys the hope of man—meaning the carnal hopes we build on status, longevity, and control—so he can replace them with a sturdier promise. We talk about the cross as propitiation rather than polish, the reality of wrath and the weight of atonement, and why the resurrection is the kind of permanence erosion cannot touch. The takeaway is both sobering and freeing: hold plans lightly, cling to the One who outlasts time, and be ready today. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us which hope you're rebuilding on God.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhat if your life is a lease, not a possession—and the One who owns it has already defeated death? We dive into the hard edges of suffering through Job's eyes and follow the thread to the empty tomb, making the case that without the resurrection, faith is noise, but with it, every moment carries eternal weight. This isn't about scare tactics or spiritual posturing; it's about coherence. If Christ rose, justice isn't theoretical, mercy isn't sentimental, and hope isn't wishful thinking.We wrestle with 1 Corinthians 15 and its stark claim that without the resurrection, preaching is pointless and faith is futile. From there, we tackle Daniel 9 and why prophecy must lead us to the Anointed One rather than to speculation that skips over the cross. History isn't a pile of accidents; it's a providential weave where empires rise and fall to serve a single story. When Scripture is read as one book about one Savior, the fog lifts—eschatology stops being a hobby and starts shaping how we live, love, and endure.We also go straight at the heart: sin touches everything, including our most religious moments. Words reveal the soul more than appearances, and the cure isn't polish but repentance and a steady diet of God's Word. Job's realism about death reframes our days: God dismisses his soldiers when their watch is done, and for those in Christ, dismissal is not defeat. That future clarity gives present courage—love people now, speak truth now, and let the resurrection decide how you carry grief, confront error, and pursue joy that suffering can't crush.If this conversation stirred you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review telling us the one question about resurrection or prophecy you want us to tackle next.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Delving into one of Borges' lesser-known works.

A spirit of iniquity will fall upon lost humanity, gripping people's hearts so powerfully that the antichrist will ascend to power quickly.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcm.link/ddsub

Send us a textA church service raided, 150 worshipers dragged into the dark, and a question too many of us avoid: what will we do with our freedom while half the world follows Jesus under threat? Today we trace a hard, honest line from Nigeria's persecution to the quiet apathy that settles over safe places, and we refuse to let propaganda numb our hearts. This is a sobering tour through Isaiah's warning to “seek the Lord while He may be found,” the biblical pattern of the “cup of iniquity,” and the unflinching hope anchored in the cross and resurrection.We dig into why discernment matters when regimes spin numbers and rewrite truth, and how believers can guard their compassion without surrendering it. You'll hear how Scripture frames urgency without panic: God declares the end from the beginning, mercy stands open, and judgment is measured, not impulsive. From Genesis 15 to the words of the prophets, we show how patience and justice live together in God's timeline—and why that makes the gospel more urgent, not less.This conversation is also deeply practical. We talk about using our remaining window of freedom to share the good news with neighbors, to pray with names and nations in mind, and to back up concern with action for the persecuted. If your feed has trained you to either doom-scroll or tune out, this is a reset toward courage, clarity, and love. Listen for a call to lift your head, strengthen your resolve, and seek first the kingdom with trust that God still opens doors and does the impossible.If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for future episodes, and leave a review so more people can find messages that tell the truth with hope.Support the show

Thanks for listening to todays episode. Bro. Dean takes time to break down the process of sin. Starting with the thought process how it moves into a action resulting in sin. We pray this episode is a blessing to you and you are elevated in the word!

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. [NKJV]

Iniquity prevails in the last days. Obedience is required to righteousness. The voice of the Holy Ghost.

A person who rejects his only remedy for sin will die in his iniquity.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Send us a textWhat if the people meant to lift you end up burying you instead? That's the question at the heart of our latest study as we walk with Job through the sting of misjudgment and the ache of shallow comfort. We unpack his searing image of the pit—friends digging deeper with every confident accusation—and ask what real friendship, empathy, and spiritual discernment look like when suffering won't let up.We sit with Job's courageous plea: “Look upon me.” He invites scrutiny, not flattery, calling his friends to use their hard-won wisdom to listen before they judge. From Psalm 35's hidden nets to Proverbs' warning against answering before hearing, we map how careless counsel becomes cruelty. We also explore how grace should shape our speech; truth without humility wounds, while truth with mercy restores. If you've ever been “helped” by people who didn't want to understand you, this conversation will feel uncomfortably familiar and deeply freeing.We go further by tracing the thread from Job to Jesus. The panel reflects on rejection, the cross, and why sharing in Christ's sufferings reframes our own pain. We wrestle with the paradox of strength in weakness, the courage to revisit a verdict, and the discipline to be present without wielding easy answers. Along the way, you'll hear concrete prompts for practicing discernment, pausing accusations, and becoming the kind of friend who carries ropes, not shovels.If this resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a second look, and leave a review to help others find the study. What's one judgment you're willing to reconsider this week?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhat happens when the people who should hold you up step back instead? We walk through Job 6, where a wounded man drops the poetry and tells his friends, “For now you are nothing,” revealing a timeless tension: the gap between what sufferers need and what companions offer. Job doesn't ask for money, rescue, or reputation repair; he asks for presence, patience, and mercy. That simple, difficult request becomes a mirror for our instincts to fix, judge, or keep a safe distance when pain unsettles our comfort.As we unpack the text, we connect Job's experience to the servant in Isaiah 53, the one without outward beauty who is easily dismissed by those who misunderstand his suffering. We trace the thread to Isaiah 52–55, where redemption comes “without money,” and explore how Job's restraint—no demands for material aid or muscle—foreshadows a greater grace. Along the way, we consider why friends fear “contagion,” how tradition can either honor grief or hide our reluctance, and what it looks like to sit near sorrow without rushing to conclusions.The conversation turns practical: how do we offer real comfort without turning someone's crisis into our project? We share ways to listen longer than we speak, ask better questions, and trade suspicion for solidarity. The aim isn't to win an argument about suffering but to become the kind of people others can trust when life caves in. If you've ever felt abandoned in a hard season—or worried about what to say when someone else is hurting—this walkthrough of Job 6 offers clarity, courage, and a Christ-shaped path forward.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find it. What does real compassion look like to you?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textAccused without evidence, Job asks for what most of us crave when we're misunderstood: “Teach me, and I will be silent.” We pair that brave invitation with Jesus's startling clarity before Pilate: “If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight.” From there, we follow a thread through scripture that reveals how truth answers accusation, how chosen silence can hold more power than self-defense, and why suffering can be mission rather than misfortune.We walk through the moments where Jesus refuses shortcuts—rebuking Peter's detour from the cross, rejecting the devil's offers, and correcting charges of casting out demons by Beelzebub with cool, simple logic. Alongside, Job stands firm against friends who mistake pain for guilt. He doesn't ask for rescue or flattering words; he asks for evidence. That contrast sharpens our understanding: Job embodies faithful confusion; Christ embodies willing purpose. Both honor truth—one by seeking it, the other by fulfilling it.We also sit with Isaiah's Suffering Servant who “opened not his mouth,” and consider how restraint is not weakness but witness. Right words have force when grounded in scripture and compassion; many words mean little without proof. This conversation offers a way to meet unfair criticism, guide our speech, and resist hollow judgment. If you've ever been talked over, misread, or pressured to defend yourself at any cost, these passages give a better path: ask for truth, reason well, and trust the kingdom that doesn't need a sword to win.If this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend who's navigating hard counsel, and leave a quick review to help others find these conversations. What verse helps you face unfair judgment?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textTruth that corrects doesn't shout; it lands. We open Job 6:25 and ask why some words pierce the heart while others blow past like wind. The answer isn't volume or vocabulary. It's proof, precision, and love—truth fitted to the person in front of us, anchored in Scripture, and delivered with humility.Together we trace what “forcible” words look like through Nathan's confrontation of David: a rebuke that carried weight because it matched reality and honored God. From there, we challenge a common reflex in church life—getting more abstract as the suffering gets more concrete. Theology can be accurate and still miss the moment if it's not applied rightly. We talk about keeping language simple, avoiding word salad, and resisting the urge to toss out Greek without context. The aim is biblical excellence that clarifies rather than confuses, bringing light instead of heat.We also name the courage it takes to admit error, especially after teaching. Humility is not a brand; it's a practice. Study invites the Spirit's recall, and silence can be a strategy—give space, let the other side make their full case, then answer with Scripture. Hard questions about God's attributes, sovereignty, and human will surface as examples of how to reason from the text instead of our preferences. And we return to Job's ache: don't treat a wounded person's words as mere wind. Bring arguments that actually prove something, tethered to the real life in front of you.If this conversation helped you speak with more care and clarity, follow the show, share this episode with a friend who loves Scripture, and leave a review telling us where truth—spoken well—changed you.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Wisdom From Psalm 96-97 & James 3: The Tongue is a Fire, a World of Iniquity by Shawn Ozbun

Sin can steal your joy, just as it did David's, but turning to God opens the door to restoration and true joy. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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