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Lee Mateo 19:16–24 Los camellos eran uno de los animales más grandes en las tierras bíblicas. Su capacidad para sobrevivir sin agua es legendaria. Hoy en día, funcionan como remolques de tractor, ya que pueden transportar grandes cantidades de carga a grandes distancias y por terrenos desérticos difíciles. En tiempos bíblicos, poseer camellos era señal de riqueza y muchos personajes famosos los poseían, como Abram (Génesis 12:16), Jacob (Génesis 31:17) y Job (Job 1:3). En el Nuevo Testamento, Jesús presenta una idea espiritual al referirse al tamaño de un camello. En Mateo 19:16–24, un joven rico se acerca a Jesús y le pregunta: “Maestro, ¿qué es lo bueno que debo hacer para obtener la vida eterna?”. Jesús responde destacando los mandamientos, que el joven afirma haber guardado. Entonces Jesús le dice: “Si quieres ser perfecto, anda, vende lo que tienes y dáselo a los pobres, y tendrás tesoro en el cielo. Luego ven y sígueme” (v. 21). El joven, entristecido por esta respuesta, se alejó porque poseía grandes riquezas. Jesús entonces se volvió hacia Sus discípulos y les dijo: “Es difícil para un rico entrar en el reino de los cielos. De hecho, le resulta más fácil a un camello pasar por el ojo de una aguja que a un rico entrar en el reino de Dios” (vv. 23–24). La ​​imagen de un camello intentando pasar por el ojo de una aguja resulta chocante. Dado que los camellos eran los animales más grandes que se veían comúnmente en Israel en aquella época, su audiencia sabría que esto sería poco común y extremadamente difícil. Aunque algunos argumentan que el “ojo de la aguja” se refería a una puerta pequeña y estrecha, es más probable que se refiriera al minúsculo ojo de una aguja de coser. Esto subrayaba la aparentemente imposible tarea de entrar en el reino de Dios con un corazón dominado por las riquezas y posesiones materiales. ¿A qué te aferras que podría obstaculizar tu crecimiento espiritual? Considera lo que significa “vender tus posesiones y dar a los pobres” en tu propia vida. Ora con nosotros Dios, gracias por la historia del joven rico, que muestra tan claramente el peligro de aferrarnos a las posesiones materiales. Enséñame a qué me aferro, aquello que me impide entregarte mi corazón por completo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job (Job 38)Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you have a blessed Sunday. Here is the sermon audio from our guest preacher, Reverend Tony Christian. Like our Facebook page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ubconfaceboo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ubconinstagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website for more information: https://www.uitenhagebaptistchurch.co.za⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All rights reserved to Uitenhage Baptist Church.

Journey with us as we review part of the book of Job (Job 1-9). We will also spend some time playing Guess the Imposter and hear YOUR responses to our most recent Riddle Time riddle!

This week's message walked through Job 29–31, where Job delivers his final and most personal words. In Job 29, he looks back, remembering yesterday—days filled with blessing, God's nearness, and a life of justice and compassion. In Job 30, he faces a painful reality check, lamenting his current suffering and loss. And in Job 31, he offers a heartfelt plea for God to remember his lifelong pursuit of personal holiness.From these chapters, we are reminded that even the righteous will suffer, and sometimes we will never understand why. Yet like Job, we are called to continue practicing personal, practical righteousness—anchoring our lives in inward commitments and outward deeds rooted in faith. Hardship is never an excuse to stop pursuing holiness. In fact, it's in suffering that true faith shines brightest. We must guard against letting our eyes lead our hearts, trusting instead in the unseen promises of God. What we reveal in seasons of short suffering is beautiful, but what we reveal in seasons of long suffering is priceless.

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     Satan is permitted, for a time, to rule over the majority in this world. When Jesus began His public ministry, He faced a series of tests from Satan, one of which was an offer to receive the kingdoms of the world without going to the cross. Satan told Jesus, “I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish” (Luke 4:6). Satan took possession of “this domain and its glory” by God's permission and man's sin, presumably, when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God and follow Satan (Gen 3:1-8). Satan said to Jesus, “Therefore if You worship before me, it shall all be Yours” (Luke 4:7). Satan's offer had to be true in order for the temptation to be real. At some time in the future, Satan will share his authority with the Antichrist, because he advances his agenda (Rev 13:1-2). Three times Jesus referred to Satan as “the ruler of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). Other passages of Scripture call Satan “the god of this world” (2 Cor 4:4), and “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph 2:2), informing us “that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19). Satan rules as a tyrant who has “weakened the nations” (Isa 14:12), and currently “deceives the whole world” (Rev 12:9). He personally attacked Adam and Eve (Gen 3:1-7), Job (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-13), David, (1 Chr 21:1), Joshua the high priest (Zec 3:1-2), Jesus (Matt 4:1-11), Judas (John 13:27), and Peter (Luke 22:31-32). He continues to attack God's people today (1 Pet 5:8), practices deception (2 Cor 11:13-15), and has well developed strategies of warfare (Eph 6:10-12). Furthermore, humanity is living in an “evil age” (Gal 1:4), under “the dominion of Satan” (Acts 26:18), whose sphere of influence is called “the domain of darkness” (Col 1:13).      As Christians, we have victory in Christ. At the moment we trusted Christ as Savior, God “rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:13-14). As Christians, we have been gifted with God's own righteousness (Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and will never face condemnation (Rom 8:1). Furthermore, God “has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Eph 1:3), and called us to serve as “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor 5:20), sharing the gospel message with others.      God the Father has promised to give Jesus the kingdoms of this world, saying, “I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, and the very ends of the earth as Your possession” (Psa 2:8; cf. Isa 2:1-5; Dan 2:44; 7:14). This will occur after the seven-year Tribulation; at which time it will be said, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever” (Rev 11:15; cf. 20:1-3). Satan was judged at the cross (John 12:31; 16:11; Col 2:14-15), and awaits future punishment. His judgment is very near when he is cast out of heaven during the Tribulation (Rev 12:7-12); at which time his wrath is greatest against Israel. After the return of Christ (Rev 19:11-16) and the establishment of His kingdom (Rev 20:1-6), Satan will be confined to the abyss for a thousand years (Rev 20:1-3). Afterwards, he is released for a brief time and will again deceive the nations and lead a rebellion against God (Rev 20:7-8), but will be quickly defeated (Rev 20:9), and cast into the Lake of Fire, where he will remain, with his demons and all unbelievers forever (Matt 25:41; Rev 20:10-15).      Those who understand their fallen spiritual state and utter helplessness to save themselves can turn to Christ as their Savior and avoid the Lake of Fire with its eternal torments. But this means the lost person must be convinced of their position in this world, and then must choose Christ. Tenney states: "To convince any unbeliever of sin, righteousness, and judgment is beyond human ability. It may be possible to fix upon him the guilt of some specific sin if there is sufficient evidence to bring him before a jury; but to make him acknowledge the deeper fact, that he is a sinner, evil at heart, and deserving of punishment because he has not believed in Christ, is quite another matter. To bring a man to some standard of ethics is not too difficult; for almost every person has ideals that coincide with the moral law at some point. To create in him the humiliating consciousness that his self-righteousness is as filthy rags in comparison with the spotless linen of the righteousness of God cannot be effected by ordinary persuasion. Many believe in a general law of retribution; but it is almost impossible to convince them that they already stand condemned. Only the power of the Holy Spirit, working from within, can bring about that profound conviction which leads to repentance. The Spirit anticipates and makes effective the ministry of the disciples in carrying the message to unbelievers."[1]      Satan has been judged and will spend eternity in the lake of fire. Though Satan has been judged, his punishment is pending execution. Furthermore, those who side with Satan in this life will be judged with him in eternity. According to Ryrie, “At the cross, Christ triumphed over Satan, serving notice on unbelievers of their judgment to come.”[2] Radmacher notes, “Satan was judged at the Cross, and the Holy Spirit would convince people of the judgment to come. Satan has been judged, so all who side with him will be judged with him. There is no room for neutrality. A person is either a child of God or a child of the devil.”[3] Those who reject Christ as Savior naturally default to an alliance with Satan, and these will spend eternity in the lake of fire with him, “the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matt 25:41). The lake of fire is avoidable. If the lost simply trust in Christ as their Savior, they will have eternal life and spend eternity with God in heaven. However, if they reject Christ as Savior, then they will spend eternity in hell, for “if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire” (Rev 20:15). Dr. Steven R. Cook   [1] Merrill C. Tenney, John: The Gospel of Belief, The New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament, 237. [2] Charles C. Ryrie, Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Bible, 1995 Update, Expanded ed. (Chicago: Moody Press, 1995), 1712. [3] Earl D. Radmacher, Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary, 1350.

     As Christians, the Bible reveals we live in a fallen world and face attacks on three fronts. These include Satan, the world, and the flesh. First, Satan is a fallen angel who rules and leads other fallen angels to rebel against God. Fallen angels are also referred to as evil spirits, unclean spirits, and demons. Second, Satan and his demonic forces have created a world-system that is wholly opposed to God and His will. Satan's world-system is a realm of spiritual darkness that envelops lost humanity—and carnal Christians—and consists of those philosophies, values, and practices that appeal to pride and the flesh. Third, the flesh refers to the fallen sinful nature that every person possesses (including Christians), which constantly entices us to act contrary to God and His Word. These three spiritual dangers threaten the Christian's spiritual life and effectiveness in the world. Though eternal salvation cannot be lost, the Christian can become a casualty of war and traitor to God's cause. Our Enemy the Devil      Many think of Satan as the counterpart of God; but this is wrong. God is the Creator, whereas Satan is merely a creature. God is infinitely and eternally good, whereas Satan was created good, but then turned away in rebellion, leading others to follow, both angels and people. Satan is not the counterpart of God; rather, he is the counterpart of those angels who maintained their allegiance to God. To understand this is to contrast Satan with good angels where, as a creature, he properly belongs.      The Bible reveals Satan was originally created a holy angel of the class of cherubim; however, because of pride (Ezek 28:11-18), he rebelled against God (Isa 14:12-14), and convinced many angels to follow him (Rev 12:4, 7). The name Satan is derived from the Hebrew שָׂטָן Satan which means “adversary, opponent, accuser, opposing party…[or] the one who hinders a purpose”[1] The Greek Σατανᾶς Satanas carries the same meaning and is used “in a very special sense of the enemy of God and all of those who belong to God.”[2] Other names for Satan include the shining one, or Lucifer (Isa 14:12), the evil one (1 John 5:19), the tempter (1 Th 3:5), the devil (Matt 4:1), the god of this world (2 Cor 4:4), the accuser of the brethren (Rev 12:10), the prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2), the serpent (Rev 12:9), and the great red dragon (Rev 12:3). Further, Satan is a murderer and liar (John 8:44), is compared to a lion that prowls about, looking for someone to devour (1 Pet 5:8), and one who disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14).      Lucifer became Satan at the time of his rebellion when he declared, “I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”  (Isa 14:13-14). Pentecost states, “The desire of Satan was to move in and occupy the throne of God, exercise absolute independent authority over the angelic creation, bring the earth and all the universe under his authority, cover himself with the glory that belongs to God alone, and then be responsible to no one but himself.”[3] Satan seeks to operate independently of God's plan for him, and he leads others, both saved and unsaved, to do the same. Lucifer introduced sin and death to the first humans when he convinced them to turn from God and eat the forbidden fruit (Gen 2:16-17; 3:1-7). At the time of the fall, Adam handed his kingdom over to Satan, who has been ruling this world since (Luke 4:5-6).      Satan is permitted, for a time, to rule over the majority in this world. When Jesus began His public ministry, He faced a series of tests from Satan, one of which was an offer to receive the kingdoms of the world without going to the cross. Satan told Jesus, “I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish” (Luke 4:6). Satan took possession of “this domain and its glory” by God's permission and man's sin, presumably, when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God and follow Satan (Gen 3:1-8). Satan said to Jesus, “Therefore if You worship before me, it shall all be Yours” (Luke 4:7). Satan's offer had to be true in order for the temptation to be real. At some time in the future, Satan will share his authority with the Antichrist, because he advances his agenda (Rev 13:1-2). Three times Jesus referred to Satan as “the ruler of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). Other passages of Scripture call Satan “the god of this world” (2 Cor 4:4), and “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph 2:2), informing us “that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19). Satan rules as a tyrant who has “weakened the nations” (Isa 14:12), and currently “deceives the whole world” (Rev 12:9). He personally attacked Adam and Eve (Gen 3:1-7), Job (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-13), David, (1 Chr 21:1), Joshua the high priest (Zec 3:1-2), Jesus (Matt 4:1-11), Judas (John 13:27), and Peter (Luke 22:31-32). He continues to attack God's people today (1 Pet 5:8), practices deception (2 Cor 11:13-15), and has well developed strategies of warfare (Eph 6:10-12). Furthermore, humanity is living in an “evil age” (Gal 1:4), under “the dominion of Satan” (Acts 26:18), whose sphere of influence is called “the domain of darkness” (Col 1:13). Dr. Steven R. Cook   [1] Ludwig Koehler et al., The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1994–2000), 1317. [2] William Arndt, Frederick W. Danker, and Walter Bauer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 916. [3] J. Dwight Pentecost, Your Adversary the Devil (Grand Rapids, Mich., Zondervan Publishing, 1969), 25-26.

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Sunday, March 2, 2025 “The Death of the Son of David & Bathsheba”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Thinking about the death of a child* 2 Samuel 12:15 (See above)* 2 Samuel 12:23 (See above)* A description of the book of Job* Job 1:21 “…The Lord ..

Denne søndag satte vi fokus på fremtiden, klimaet og den usikkerhed, som kan gribe os. Med udgangspunkt i evangeliet om stormen på søen (Matt 8,23-27) og Guds svar til Job (Job 38) blev vi mindet om, hvordan vi som mennesker reagerer, når vi står over for naturens kræfter og livets uforudsigeligheder. Jakob V. Olsen ledte os gennem prædikenens refleksioner om frygt, tro og tillid. Vi hørte også et oplæg fra Margrethe Winther-Nielsen om klimaet og vores ansvar som kristne og medmennesker.

Welcome to Lake Hills Church, we hope you find what you are looking for and that you feel at home here. To give you a brief overview, Pastor Mac and Julie Richard founded Lake Hills Church in 1997, with the aspiration to redefine church for the city of Austin and beyond. We believe deeply in the unique power that the local church has to change lives and unite people. We are committed to living out and sharing the vision of LHC: to grow the community of Christ one life at a time, through evangelism + discipleship. Enjoy your visit! Find us online: Visit our website: https://www.lhc.org/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeHillsChurch Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lhcatx Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lhcatx/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/lhcatx

Welcome to Lake Hills Church, we hope you find what you are looking for and that you feel at home here. To give you a brief overview, Pastor Mac and Julie Richard founded Lake Hills Church in 1997, with the aspiration to redefine church for the city of Austin and beyond. We believe deeply in the unique power that the local church has to change lives and unite people. We are committed to living out and sharing the vision of LHC: to grow the community of Christ one life at a time, through evangelism + discipleship. Enjoy your visit! Find us online: Visit our website: https://www.lhc.org/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeHillsChurch Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lhcatx Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lhcatx/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/lhcatx

Job - Job's Present State is Humiliating, Job Asserts His Integrity, Elihu Rebukes Job in Anger. Mark - Preaching of John the Baptist, The Baptism of Jesus, Jesus Preaches in Galilee, Crowds Healed.

Job - Job's third speech: A response to Bildad. Job frames his plea to God. Zophar's first response to Job. Job's fourth speech: A response to Zophar.

Job - Job's Character and Wealth, Satan Allowed to Test Job, Job Loses His Health, Job's Lament, Eliphaz Says the Innocent Do Not Suffer. John - The Witness John the Baptist, The Word Made Flesh, The Testimony of John the Baptist, Jesus' Public Ministry: First Converts.

8. Messiah's Promise Isaiah 54:1-17 God fulfills every promise He has made! You may recall back on Day 4 in Isaiah 52, Isaiah started talking about a great homecoming for all those who believed. Then on our Day 5, Isaiah gave a picture regarding the sacrificial suffering of the Messiah Servant. Now in Isaiah 54, we see the reason for the suffering. We see that because of this coming Messah's suffering and subsequent exultation and vindication, that God will make a New Covenant with all the peoples of the world! God has always kept the promises He made with people! Promises to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David were also kept by God! God is ever faithful and always true to His word! And here God reminds them through Isaiah of three promises or covenants He has made: Abraham, Moses and Noah. Past - Covenant with Abraham! Here in Isaiah 54:1-3 God reminds the people through Isaiah, that God has always kept His promises to His people! If they looked back at the covenant promises made to Abraham, they would see this (Genesis 12:1-3)! When they go into exile, keep hold of the promises of God and be obedient to Him! God is always faithful and wants their total obedience to Him! How are these verses of Isaiah 54:1-3, are meant to be a reminder of the covenant with Abraham? The mention of the barren woman (1), tent (2) and descendants (3) would all bring to mind God's promises to Abraham... The barren woman, would be a reminder that Abraham and Sarah were aged and childless. The tent would act as a reminder that Abraham was a tent-dweller in an alien land. The descendants would remember that they themselves are descendants from Abraham! And God has promised in 54:3 that they will return to the land of Abraham and populate there once more. The Abrahamic covenant is a link to all of God's activities and programs until the end of time, when Jesus returns to gather His people to Himself. That is how important it was, particularly to Israel! The covenant had aspects for Abraham personally, as well as aspects that applied to all nations. Past - Covenant with Moses Now in Isiaah 54:4-8, God moves to the covenant He made with Moses (Exodus 19v5-8). When as a young nation, Israel was in exile and slavery in Egypt - it was an embarrassment to her. Now as a nation she was like an aged widow, she was due to be in exile again, but in Babylon this time. But just as God made the covenant with Israel on Mount Sinai after escaping from Egypt, so too would God restore her to Himself once again and be her husband and Redeemer. The covenant with Moses begins with a stipulation "Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me." (Exodus 19v5). This covenant was to Israel in order that those who believed God's promise to Abraham would know how to live righteously and obediently. Past - Covenant with Noah! Next God talks about his promise to Noah (Genesis 9v1-19)! Now instead of just a covenant with Israel, this is a covenant with the whole world! After the flood, Noah and his descendants spread throughout the world, bringing new life and God's blessing to all parts. The flood is symbolic of the coming period that Israel will spend in exile, and all of the people of Israel are likened to the family of Noah and their descendants. God will protect them in exile, just as He did Noah and his family through the flood. God has always kept his promises to Israel! But Israel has not always been faithful! Future - Promised New City Now the Lord talks about the future - the now but not yet. A great city is built to house all those who are God's people as a reward for their obedient faithfulness despite trials, sufferings and persecution! Here Isaiah links also to the coming Messiah! Remember the Messiah was also a Disciple taught by God (Isaiah 50:4), then so were they (54:13)! Just has He had suffered (Isaiah 53:4), so have they (Isaiah 54:11)! Just as He was justified (Isaiah 50:8), so would they be (Isaiah 54:17). Those who serve God Almighty with faithful obedience will share in the sufferings of the Messiah King but also participate in His glory, because they are His children. Because of the Messiah Servant's sacrificial suffering they will be able to live in the city of God forever! God is going to make a new Covenant with people - and He can be trusted to keep His promises! How is Jesus this Messiah? Both the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel talk about the promise of this New Covenant that God will have with all of humanity. What is this New Covenant that God is making? Four features of this covenant are: Regeneration -God will write His law on the hearts of people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Restoration - God will be their God, and they will be God's people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Promised Holy Spirit - God will indwell people and they will be led by Him (Jeremiah 31v 34) Justification - Sins will be forgiven and removed eternally (Jeremiah 31v34) What does all this have to do with Jesus? This New Covenant is sealed only through the perfect sacrifice of the God-Man Jesus on the cross as spoken of in Isaiah 53:1-12. His blood ensures the truth of this New Covenant. His death pays the penalty for the sins of all people who say yes to God and His New Covenant. This New Covenant is contrasted with the Old Covenant or the Mosaic covenant (Jeremiah 31v32; Hebrews 8v6-13) because this New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God living in a righteous life conforming to God's holy character. In this way, Jesus is also the redeemer of the Church and the redeemer mentioned in Isaiah 54:5 & Isaiah 54:7! He is the redeemer spoken about by Job (Job 19:25)! Relationship! Jesus Christ is the head of the church! The church is married to Jesus Christ and is frequently described as a bride! Just as the people of Israel were in Isaiah 54! How are the church linked to Jesus Christ? The Church is the Body of Christ - it is a living organism and not merely an organization (Ephesians 1v22, 23; 4v15-16). We are all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12v13) and this body is made up of many parts or believers. Each believer has a vitally necessary and important function (Ephesians 4v15; 1 Corinthians 12v13). The Church is the Bride of Christ - which suggests the purity, holiness and faithfulness of God's people. Furthermore it suggests the great love that Jesus Christ has for His Church, the Bride (Ephesians 5v25-32; 2 Corinthians 11v2; Rev 19v7.22v17) The Church is the Temple of Christ - Christ is building a spiritual temple with Himself as the Cornerstone or foundation. As Christian Disciples we are living stones and God dwells within the temple, filling it with all His fullness (Ephesians 2v22; 1 Peter 2v5) God keeps His promises - Jesus is proof of that! Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.

Marcos 4:39 “Y levantándose, reprendió al viento, y dijo al mar: Calla, enmudece. Y cesó el viento, y se hizo grande bonanza”.Hoy quiero enseñar acerca de como funciona la fe cuando estamos en medio de la prueba; aquí surge una pregunta para la iglesia ¿Cuantos han estado o cuantos están atravesando una prueba difícil en su vida?Comencemos revisando un par de versículos Bíblicos que nos van a ayudar a entender los procesos y los desiertos por los cuales tenemos que pasar: 2 Corintios 5:7 "(porque por fe andamos, no por vista)”, y Hebreos 11:6 “Pero sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios crea que le hay, y que es galardonador de los que le buscan”; Si tus actividades diarias, de cualquier tipo, no están acompañadas de fe, entonces no podrás agradar a Dios; por lo tanto las pruebas, los desiertos, los procesos que estes viviendo deben estar acompañados de la fe y esa decisión la tenemos que tomar nosotros, nosotros debemos tomar la decisión de tomar la armadura de Dios y uno de sus elementos es el escudo de la fe con el cual podemos apagar los dardos de fuego del maligno.Y para hacer la ilustración Bíblica he tomado Mateo 8:23-27 “Y entrando él en la barca, sus discípulos le siguieron. Y he aquí que se levantó en el mar una tempestad tan grande que las olas cubrían la barca; pero él dormía. Y vinieron sus discípulos y le despertaron, diciendo: ¡Señor, sálvanos, que perecemos! Él les dijo: ¿Por qué teméis, hombres de poca fe? Entonces, levantándose, reprendió a los vientos y al mar; y se hizo grande bonanza. Y los hombres se maravillaron, diciendo: ¿Qué hombre es este, que aun los vientos y el mar le obedecen?”. Esta poción de la Biblia nos enseña profundamente acerca del ejercicio de la fe en medio de las pruebas; Jesús deseaba cruzar al otro lado del mar de galilea después de haber tenido muchas actividades ministeriales muy agotadoras y en medio de esa travesía se desató una gran tormenta repentina, Jesús debido a su actividad estaba agotado y decidió descansar.Lo que los discípulos estaban experimentando eran fuertes olas acompañadas de viento y tempestad que golpeaban la barca; los discípulos, la mayoría pecadores sabia que estaban en un serio problema, en una situación desesperada y peligrosa.Muchos de nosotros hemos atravesado o tal vez estamos atravesando momentos difíciles, nadie esta exento de las dificultades de la vida, llámese como se llame, que surgen viviendo en un mundo caído y por esto es tan importante entender la naturaleza de las pruebas para poder ejercitar nuestra fe.Observemos entonces la naturaleza de las pruebas que Dios revela a través de este pasaje:Las pruebas son enviadas y controladas por Dios con un propósito; Dios es soberano por lo tanto Él puede impedir que vengan las pruebas, pero también muchas veces decide “no impedirlo”: Jesús en su naturaleza humana no podía resistir el cansancio tan grande que tenia, era tal el agotamiento del Señor que ni el sonido de las olas, ni el movimiento de la barca pudieron despertarlo, Él estaba completamente exhausto. Por otro lado los discípulos sabían que su experiencia como marineros no les serviría de nada para poder maniobrar en una tormenta como esa. La Biblia nos enseña que las pruebas nacen en el trono de Dios y para demostrarlo voy a tomar dos ejemplos Bíblicos:El caso de Noemí: Murió su esposo Elimelec, murieron sus dos hijos Malhion y Quelion y su expresión fue, Rut 1:13 “No, hijas mías; que mayor amargura tengo yo que vosotras, pues la mano de Jehová ha salido contra mí” y Rut 1:20-21 “Y ella les respondía: No me llaméis Noemí, sino llamadme Mara; porque en grande amargura me ha puesto el Todopoderoso. Yo me fui llena, pero Jehová me ha vuelto con las manos vacías. ¿Por qué me llamaréis Noemí, ya que Jehová ha dado testimonio contra mí, y el Todopoderoso me ha afligido?”El caso de Job: Job 1:21 “y dijo: Desnudo salí del vientre de mi madre, y desnudo volveré allá. Jehová dio, y Jehová quitó; sea el nombre de Jehová bendito” y Job 5:18 "Porque él es quien hace la llaga, y él la vendará; Él hiere, y sus manos curan”. Oseas 6:1 “Venid y volvamos a Jehová; porque él arrebató, y nos curará; hirió, y nos vendará”.No somos víctimas de un destino ciego, estamos en las manos de un Dios lleno de sabiduría, lleno de poder que controla todas las cosas para el bien de su pueblo; ahora bien:¿Quien tomo la decisión de embarcarse en el bote para atravesar el lago? Fue Jesús, Él era el único responsable de que sus discípulos estuvieran en esa situación porque quería enseñarles algo: “El poder y la autoridad del Señor Jesucristo”, así que si tu estas en medio de una tempestad sea grande, mediana o pequeña debes entender que fue Dios el que te metió ahí, no fue el destino ni fue la gente que te rodea, Dios te puso ahí con un propósito bueno aunque ahora no podamos entenderlo.Las pruebas suelen llegar sin previo aviso: Los discípulos no se imaginaban el proceso que tenían que soportar estando Jesús en medio de ellos, “La tormenta se desato repentinamente” Santiago 1:2-4 “Hermanos míos, tened por sumo gozo cuando os halléis en diversas pruebas, sabiendo que la prueba de vuestra fe produce paciencia. Mas tenga la paciencia su obra completa, para que seáis perfectos y cabales, sin que os falte cosa alguna”; el problema es que las pruebas llegan en el momento mas inoportuno, lo que a nosotros nos toma por sorpresa nunca sorprende a nuestro Dios, Él es el que decreta las pruebas y ademas las supervisa para nuestro bien, ya que no enviará una prueba mas allá de lo que podamos soportar; 1 Corintios 10:13 “No os ha sobrevenido ninguna tentación que no sea humana; pero fiel es Dios, que no os dejará ser tentados más de lo que podéis resistir, sino que dará también juntamente con la tentación la salida, para que podáis soportar”.Las pruebas sacan la corrupción de nuestros corazones, sacan lo peor de nosotros.  Hagamos un repaso de lo que hizo el Señor ese día: La curación de un leproso, la curación a distancia del siervo del centurión, la curación de la suegra de Pedro; los discípulos vieron con sus propios ojos todos estos milagros, se sentían fuertes en la fe por todo lo que habían vivido en ese día con el Señor, ¿hasta que punto era el tamaño de la fe de ellos? La única manera de saberlo era a través de una prueba; he aquí un ejemplo Bíblico: Abraham no sabia que tan grande y fuerte era su fe hasta que Dios le pidió que sacrificara a su hijo Isaac.En medio de las pruebas conocemos el estado de nuestro corazón, nuestra fe será probada por el fuego, 1 Pedro 1:6-7 “En lo cual vosotros os alegráis, aunque ahora por un poco de tiempo, si es necesario, tengáis que ser afligidos en diversas pruebas, para que sometida a prueba vuestra fe, mucho más preciosa que el oro, el cual aunque perecedero se prueba con fuego, sea hallada en alabanza, gloria y honra cuando sea manifestado Jesucristo”; el fuego licúa el oro y hace que la basura salga a flote y el orfebre comienza a purificar el oro no solo para ver su genuinidad sino también para limpiar las impurezas.Así como el oro, también es nuestra fe, tiene que ser probada por el fuego y cuando somos probados es cuando podemos ver una verdadera radiografía de lo que hay en nuestro corazón.Las pruebas son un antídoto contra nuestra auto suficiencia: Estos hombres que iban con Jesús en la barca eran experimentados, seguramente habían estado muchas veces en medio de fuertes tormentas y fuertes vientos en el mar de galilea (allí son muy comunes por la estructura de la región, pero ahora Dios los había colocado en una situación tan extrema que ellos sabían que su experiencia no serv...

Thursday, 14 November 2024   Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:9   “Blessed – the pacificatory, For they – sons of God – they will be called” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus referred to the pure of heart. Now He next says, “Blessed – the pacificatory.”   The word is found only here in Scripture, eirénopoios. It is an adjective coming from two words meaning “to make peace.” No translations, even the most literal, however, properly use an adjective form in their translation. However, the word pacificatory is such an adjective.    The word pacificatory signifies something that tends to promote peace or is conciliatory. It was first used in the late Middle Ages, somewhere around the late 1500s. It comes from the Latin word pācificātōrius.   The words of Jesus are taken to unintended and unhealthy extremes by liberal churches. This is not speaking of battle or intensely correcting wrongdoing. Jesus has done or will do both. He vigorously rebuked those who mistreated God's word, He went into a tirade of sorts when He turned over the tables of the moneychangers and merchants in His Father's house. He will return again and destroy vast armies coming against Israel.   This is not an all-out call for “peace, brother” like the hippies. It is exactly what the word means, to promote peace or make conciliation. Those who work to bring peace between God and man are the particular focus. There is a state of enmity between the two. Without that being restored through a right relationship with Him, there can be no peace.   Under the Old Covenant, Malachi gives a marvelous example of this. After rebuking the priests for their unholy conduct in the presence of the Lord, he says –   “He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And urge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness.” Malachi 3:3   Only after there is proper mediation between God and man can the offerings of righteousness be brought before the Lord. Jesus has done this in its fullest sense through the New Covenant. Now, those who work to reconcile others through the word concerning Jesus are the truly pacificatory. They are the peacemakers that are bringing about the kingdom, one soul at a time.   Of such, Jesus next says, “For they – sons of God – they will be called.” The term “sons of God” first goes back to Genesis 6 –   “Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose.” Genesis 6:1, 2   This is not referring to giants walking around with knurl brows and clubbed feet. It is a reference to the godly line of Seth which is then noted repeatedly through the rest of Scripture. It is those who live by faith in what God has done for His people. Job (Job 1:6 & 2:1) is called such a son.   Those who expend themselves in making peace through reconciling men to God will, indeed, be called sons of God.   Life application: The sons of God in Genesis 6 is one of the many highly abused descriptors in Scripture. The reason for this comes down to a single word, sensationalism. And that leads to another matter, popularity and prosperity. By mishandling the word of God through sensationalism, people are thought of as great teachers because they have an ear-tingling message.   But there is nothing sensational about mishandling the word of God. Rather, we should pay attention to the surrounding context, understand the type and form of literature being presented, and then make our evaluations based on that. Such teachings are unpopular because they require hard work and diligent study, but they will show us the heart of God as we continue through the pages of Scripture.   If you want to know more about the sons of God, two sermons in particular from the Superior Word should be viewed: Genesis 6:1-4 (The Nephilim) and Deuteronomy 14:1, 2 (Sons of the Lord God).   Be sure to rightly handle the word of God, and also be sure to be pacificatory in your walk with the Lord. Tell others about the goodness of God in Christ Jesus.   Lord God, may it be our desire and yearning to pursue You through Your word properly at all times. Help us to maintain context, and to evaluate carefully the things that we are looking into. May this be to Your Glory. Amen.  

https://www.podbean.com/lsw/X0V2CaNu5K?lsid=3pd0GhMoSJx A walk through the Scriptures proving that Jesus Christ is the God of Adam and Eve, of Abraham, of Moses, of Isaiah and more. This is really an introduction to the idea that Jesus Christ is NOT a ”nice guy” that the modernist Judeo-Christian church has invented. Hell is not a nice place. Neither was Sodom. Same God, same results. Part 1 1 John 4:12. No one has seen God at any time. John 6;46.  No that anyone has seen the father except the One who is from God, He has seen the Father. John 1:18.  No one has seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, He has made Him known. John 10:30. I and the Father are One. Colossians 1:15. He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn (or source) of Creation. John 14:9. He who has seen Me has seen the father. Part 2: Exodus 33:11 Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face as a man speaks to his friend. Adam and Eve walked and talked with God, the Lord [Jesus]. Abraham God mean, bread and water. He washed their feet and prepared a physical meal.  He was standing under the tree as they ate. Isaiah 6:1 I saw the Lord sitting on a throne lofting and exalted with the train of his robe filling the temple. Isaiah 6:5 for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.  Part 3: Genesis 7:23.  He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the earth, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky and they were blotted out from the earth; and only Noah was left, together with those that were with him in the ark. Genesis 12:29.  The Lord struck the first born in the land of Egypt from the firstborn of Pharaoah who sat on the throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon and the firstborn of the cattle. Job: (Job was a righteous man and still he suffered extensively by the will of God - he went through his tribulation) Genesis 19: the men of the city, the men of Sodom, sorrounded the house both young and old (the perversion of the youth) Genesis 19: 24 The Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven. He overthrew the cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground Genesis 19:26 But [Lots] wife  . . . looked back and became a pillar of salt. Deuteronomy 28: For the entire nation 1 Samuel 15:33.  Samuel hewed Agag to pieces before the Lord at Gilgal.  Samuel was not an effete man of letters -- he could wield a sword and seemed to have some experience with it. Jeremiah 13:7.  The story of the waistband ruined and rotted, totally worthless.  " . . . and the waistband was totally worthless." Jeremiah 26:66 and I will make this house like Shiloh and this city I will make a curse to all the nations of the earth. Nahum 1:2.  A jealous and avenging God is the Lord; the Lord is avenging and wrathful.  THe Lord takes vengeance on HIs adversaries and He reserves his wrath for His enemies. Nahum 1:3 and the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Psalm 137:9.   How blessed will be the one who seizes and dashes your little ones agains the rock. Fritz Berggren, PhD bloodandfaith.com  

We begin a deep dive into the book of Job to find that there is much more to God's wisdom than we ever imagined.

We begin a deep dive into the book of Job to find that there is much more to God's wisdom than we ever imagined.

How much do you thank Jesus and ask for a hedge of protection in your life?

In Luke 1:36-38, the angel Gabriel ended his message by giving Mary a word of encouragement. He told Mary that her aged relative Elizabeth was with child, proving that "with God nothing shall be impossible." God gave a similar word to Abraham when He announced the birth of Isaac (Genesis 18:14). That our God can do anything is the witness of many, including Job (Job 42:2), Jeremiah (Jer. 32:17), and even our Lord Jesus (Matt. 19:26).   Mary's believing response was to surrender herself to God as His willing servant. She experienced the grace of God (Luke 1:30) and believed the Word of God, and therefore she could be used by the Spirit to accomplish the will of God. A "handmaid" was the lowest kind of female servant, which shows how much Mary trusted God. She belonged totally to the Lord, body (Luke 1:38), soul (Luke 1:46), and spirit (Luke 1:47). What an example for us to follow! (Romans 12:1-2)   Now in Luke 1:39-56, we find that “Joy” is the major theme of this section as we see three persons rejoicing in the Lord. Now that Mary knew she was to become a mother, and that her kinswoman Elizabeth would give birth in three months, she wanted to see Elizabeth so they could rejoice together.   First, we see the joy of Elizabeth (vv. 39-45). As Mary entered the house, Elizabeth heard her greeting, was filled with the Spirit, and was told by the Lord why Mary was there. The one word that filled her lips was "blessed." Note that she did not say that Mary was blessed above women but among women, and certainly this is true. While we don't want to ascribe to Mary that which only belongs to God, neither do we want to minimize her place in the plan of God.   The thing that Elizabeth emphasized was Mary's faith: "Blessed is she that believed" (Luke 1:45). We are saved "by grace ... through faith" (Eph. 2:8-9). Because Mary believed the Word of God, she experienced the power of God.   Today we live in a world where we are being overwhelmed with information, most of which is very discouraging. On top of that, we are being broken apart by our own personal problems in our families, our workplaces, our finances, and our relationships. We need a major input of “Good News”! Like Mary we need to be assured that we have a God that gives us wonderful promises and then has the power to keep them.   I want to recommend a small devotional book by Charles Spurgeon called “Faith's Checkbook”. Charles H. Spurgeon supplies daily deposits of God's promises into the reader's personal bank of faith. He urges the reader to view each Bible promise as a check written by God, which can be cashed by personally endorsing it and receiving the gift it represents! He reminds us of 365 promises God made to us that He will fulfill if we only by faith believer!   My friend, happiness is based on present circumstances or “happenings” in our lives. Genuine joy is based on an awareness of the presence of the Lord through the working of the Holy Spirit applying God's Word and His Truth in our minds and hearts.   These verses assure us that we can have the same joy Jesus had! John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 16:24, “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 17:13, “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.”   God bless!

In recent years, the issue of mental health has been more widely recognized and talked about. Whereas it was stigmatized in the past—and still is in some ways— conversations within the Church are turning toward how to help those who struggle with their mental health and how our mental health affects our spiritual health. As an article we posted on erlc.com notes, “a report by Lifeway Research reveals that 26%  of U.S. Protestant pastors overall and 46% of pastors who are under 45 say they face mental health challenges. And more than half of the church leaders have witnessed members of their congregations suffering from conditions like depression and bipolar disorder​.” The Bible doesn't shy away from mental health, though it may not be described in those terms. Biblical figures such as David (Psa. 38:4), Job (Job 3:26), Elijah (1 Kings 19:4), and Jonah (Jonah 4:3) are shown dealing with feelings of despair, anger, depression, and loneliness. And Scripture is clear that we need to bear one another's burdens in community (Gal. 6:2) and be reminded of the hope we have in our Redeemer (Lam. 3:21). On today's episode our guests will address why mental health is an issue we're talking about, how it connects to the work of the ERLC, ways it's related to human dignity, and why it matters for Christians. You'll hear from Brent Leatherwood, the president of the ERLC, as well as RaShan Frost, a senior fellow of the Research Institute of the ERLC and a pastor. 

a) God's Challenge to Job (Job 40:1-14)b) Job Repents before the Lord (Job 42:1-6)c) God Restores Job (Job 42:7-17)

a) Job's Noble Character (Job 1:1-5)b) Job's Testing (Job 1:6-22)c) Satan's Final Attack on Job (Job 2:1-10)d) The Arrival of Job's Comforters (Job 2:11-13)

UWACU Bible Talk (07 May 2024)

Journey with us as we play Guess the Sound, go on a quick scavenger hunt, and practice some new tongue twisters! PLUS, we'll spend some time learning about how Job's friend Bildad was unkind to Job, and was wrong about Job (Job 18:21).Check out the other resources already available!Join the Journey's Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions:https://www.jointhejourney.com/Join the Journey Jr. Reading Plan:https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/6732-how-do-we-make-godly-decisionsGrab a Join The Journey Jr. Journal:https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=20YPC3Z0WB1CQ&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark+2024&qid=1704431265&sprefix=join+the+journey+watermark+2024%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-3Join the Journey Podcast (for grown-ups):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923Grab a Join The Journey Journal (for grown-ups):https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=20YPC3Z0WB1CQ&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark+2024&qid=1704431265&sprefix=join+the+journey+watermark+2024%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2

In this thought-provoking podcast episode titled "After You Have Suffered Awhile," we explore the profound theme of endurance through trials and suffering. The key message revolves around gaining a perspective that accelerates our journey through adversity.Drawing insights from the Book of Job (Job 23:8-12), we confront the reality that suffering often prompts us to seek answers from God. Job's journey mirrors our own as he grapples with the notion of divine punishment, only to realize that his suffering is orchestrated by Satan rather than a punitive act of God.Ultimately, this podcast underscores the transformative power of perspective in navigating life's trials. By embracing the truth of Christ's suffering and discerning the origins of our own tribulations, we pave the way for swifter resolution and deeper spiritual growth. Join us as we unpack these profound truths and discover newfound strength in the midst of suffering.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode titled "After You Have Suffered Awhile," we explore the profound theme of endurance through trials and suffering. The key message revolves around gaining a perspective that accelerates our journey through adversity.Drawing insights from the Book of Job (Job 23:8-12), we confront the reality that suffering often prompts us to seek answers from God. Job's journey mirrors our own as he grapples with the notion of divine punishment, only to realize that his suffering is orchestrated by Satan rather than a punitive act of God.Ultimately, this podcast underscores the transformative power of perspective in navigating life's trials. By embracing the truth of Christ's suffering and discerning the origins of our own tribulations, we pave the way for swifter resolution and deeper spiritual growth. Join us as we unpack these profound truths and discover newfound strength in the midst of suffering.

When suffering crashes into our lives all humans are prone to ask some of the same questions. Is God just? Does God run the world by His justice? Why is there evil? These are the same questions posed by the Book of Job. A tragic story that invites us to reconsider our search for easy answers even as we wrestle with God.

EPISODE 200!!! - Dive into the celebration of CS Radio's 200th episode with a special edition featuring the hilarious and innovative game "Job Job" from Jackbox Games. Michael and Natty are joined by guests Dustin Miller, Anne Dickinson, and Pete Barry, and tune in as they embark on a humorous journey through improvised interview questions, showcasing their quick wit and creative thinking. Reflecting on the episode's fun and the insights gained into the unpredictable nature of job interviews, the team emphasizes the importance of authenticity, quick thinking, and a relaxed demeanor in real-life interview scenarios. Join the crew as they explore the parallels between the game's lighthearted challenges and the real-world skills needed to ace interviews!Mentioned in this episode:Jackbox Games Job Job Linkhttps://www.jackboxgames.com/games/job-jobOur theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

In our latest episode, Rick and Kaleem speak with Job van der Voort, the CEO of Remote.com takes our audience on an extraordinary journey. Formerly a neuroscientist, Job transitioned from studying rat brains to becoming a tech entrepreneur that raised over 500 million for remote-first startup.Job's neuroscience background, which involved playing sounds to rats and studying brain activity through electrode insertion, adds a unique twist to the unconventional nature of his past work.Diving into the compelling narrative of GitLab's growth from an open-source project to a billion-dollar company, where our guest served as the third employee, Job reflects on the unexpected success of remote work within GitLab, attributing it to the team's diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to common goals. The challenges GitLab faced in managing a globally distributed workforce inspired Job to launch Remote.com!As the CEO of Remote, Job is at the helm of a platform simplifying the complexities of hiring, managing, and paying global teams, providing access to career opportunities worldwide.Job's steps underscore the significance of clear communication standards and embracing diversity in remote teams. He emphasizes the value of assuming good intentions, countering concerns about cultural differences and communication barriers through positive interpretations.Some controversial topics such as location-based pay versus location-independent pay are explored, with our guest offering a nuanced perspective on market dynamics and supply-demand factors.Addressing negative feedback regarding Remote.com's pro-remote stance, Job highlights the growing acceptance of remote work and its benefits for both employers and employees.This conversation advocates for fully remote or fully in-office setups over hybrid models, emphasizing the clarity of benefits in these approaches. Job imparts a valuable New Year's resolution about prioritizing important tasks, offering a thought-provoking insight into optimizing productivity.This comprehensive view of Job van der Voort's unique journey showcasing Remote.com's evolution offers insightful perspectives on remote work, business dynamics, and the challenges of managing global teams! Job's experiences, coupled with his humor and valuable insights, make this podcast a must-listen for those navigating the evolving landscape of remote work.As the CEO of Remote.com Job continues to make waves in simplifying global team management, making Remote.com an indispensable solution for hiring, managing, and paying anyone, anywhere!Learn more about Job:Job's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobvo/Remote.com: https://remote.com/jobsEpisode SponsorThis episode was kindly supported by MagicMind. A natural energy and focus boost. Visit magicmind.com/remotelyone And get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days or 20% off your one time purchase with our code    - REMOTELYONE20

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Job - Job's Present State Is Humiliating, Job Asserts His Integrity Matthew - The Mustard Seed, The Leaven, The Weeds Explained, Hidden Treasure, A Costly Pearl, A Dragnet, Jesus Revisits Nazareth

Knowing the truths about Jesus will keep us steadfast. Worship Jesus.

Job - Job tells of earth's treasures. The search for wisdom is harder. Job's past was glorious. Job's present is humiliation. Matthew - Jesus teaches in parables. An explaination. The sower Explained.

Abraham's New Thing relationship with God, Thames Valley churches of Christ, January 2024, Genesis 18  ‘A New Thing' Series Class 2 — Abraham Introduction * When studying Abraham we often focus on the promises, the blessings and the sacrifice of Isaac * This class will focus on the newness within Abraham's relationship with God * Genesis 18.16-33 1. God Trusts Abraham * He reveals himself * He accepts hospitality * He reveals his plans * He practices ‘vulnerability' * Leads to a ‘partnership' with Abraham - a new thing     * ‘he was no yes-man but a true partner.' Tyndale * Jesus treats us as ‘friends': John 15.15
 * Do you sense God trusts you? * What helps you believe Jesus sees you as his friend? * He made himself vulnerable to draw us to him -Philippians 2:5-8 NRSV * - 'Vulnerability begets vulnerability; courage is contagious.' Daring Greatly, Brene Brown * * ‘Point of Grace' song, ‘He believes in you' — ,     * The story behind the song: https://youtu.be/fh_tdLFe67k?si=8TxCF76pHKe_fv1l     * YouTube version of the song: https://youtu.be/ZA3jPIHnsIc?si=bjgbvRbybPm2orEW     * Song lyrics below 2. Abraham Trust God * He trusts God will listen * He trusts he can reason with God - respectfully
- Contrast with Job: Job 38:1-5 NIV11 * 
Genesis 18:23-26 NIV11 * This is not haggling, but exploring * Parallels with Jesus and the Greek woman Mark 7:26-30 NIV11 Conclusion What does Abraham learn? * God cares about people * God wants to include him in his plans * God listens to him What do we learn? * The importance of trusting that God wants to hear from us
“May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” (Psalm 141:2 NIV11) * “And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God's people.” (Revelation 5:8 NIV11) * The value in taking issues to God in prayer and exploring them with him Questions for reflection and discussion * What does it mean to you to talk to your Heavenly Father like a friend? * What barriers exist to prevent that, and what can you do about it? * What inspires your trust in God that he loves to be with you in your prayers? * What is your main take-away from reflecting on Abraham's ‘new thing' relationship with God, and how will you make it part of your relationship with God? He Believes in You Song by Point of Grace You're not hearing the answers you've been praying for
You try and try, can't find an open door
You're not seeing the miracles not a one in sight
And the way you feel you sure need one tonight Your faith is crumbling, your feet are stumbling
It's so hard to believe in Him But He believes in you when you're at your weakest
And hope's still burning through the night but you can't see it
You know in your heart He loves you
But in those moments when you can't believe it's true
He believes in you Chin deep in the water you tried walking on
And you reach for Him and you think He's gone
He's still there beside you with His stubborn love
No, He never left and He won't give up He will protect you until you're rescued
Oh, there's nothing that He can't do 'Cause He believes in you when you're at your weakest
And hope's still burning through the night but you can't see it
You know in your heart He loves you
But in those moments when you can't believe it's true
He believes in you You know in your heart He loves you
But at those moments when you can't believe it's true
He believes in you
He believes in you, He believes in you He believes, He believes, He believes in you
He believes, He believes, He believes in you
He believes, He believes, He believes in you
He believes, He believes, He believes in you
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Job answers the charges of Bildad.

Mateo 3:11 Yo a la verdad os bautizo con agua para arrepentimiento, pero el que viene detrás de mí es más poderoso que yo, a quien no soy digno de quitarle las sandalias; Él os bautizará con el Espíritu Santo y con fuego. 12 El bieldo está en su mano y limpiará completamente su era; y recogerá su trigo en el granero, pero quemará la paja en fuego inextinguible. (LBLA) Aquí hay una especie de rastrillo que sirve para separar el trigo de la paja, el grano que es lo verdadero tenía basura, alguna suciedad y los agricultores metían el rastrillo y lo tiraban al aire para que el viento se llevara la basura. La paja es lo que no sirve, estamos hablando de limpieza. El Señor hasta al diablo utiliza para zarandearnos, le sirve para eso, eso fue lo que le sucedió a Pedro. Al final el mismo Diablo es el bieldo o aventador. 1. Simón/Lucas 22:31- Carácter- Pedro 2. Job/Job 1:12- Ego- Experiencia personal 3. Salomón/1 Reyes 11:14- Idolatría- Terminar bien su carrera 4. Himeneo y Fileto/1 Timoteo 1:20- Blasfemia- Precio del silencio 5. Joven corintio- 1 Corintios 5:5- Inmoralidad- Corrupción 6. Pablo/2 Corintios 12:7- Orgullo ministerial- Revelación 7. Encorvada/Lucas 13:16- Visión- Enderada --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ebenezerhn/message

1 Reyes 19: 1-4 Mis ojos espirituales me llevaron a ver este versículo porque en los meses de noviembre y diciembre viene una tristeza que no viene de Dios, a cada uno le sucede una depresión, pero cuando no se trabaja puede suceder muchas cosas, han subido los niveles de depresión y ansiedad, se leen noticias de artistas connotados que de pronto se quitan la vida o toman pastillas en exceso y en medio de sobredosis mueren. Cuando recibimos al Señor hay un suceso que es el nacimiento del espíritu, pero también inicia un proceso de restauración del alma. Este Elías necesita un avivamiento en el pueblo de Israel, pero tiene una tremenda lucha contra el mismo reinado de Israel, Acab y Jezabel tenían hasta sacerdotes de Baal y de Asera, Elías los vence en Cisón y hay un desgaste tremendo. Las actividades seculares y espirituales nos cansan. Cuando el Señor ministraba incluso salía virtud y poder de Él. Jezabel amenazó a Elías y eso lo amedrentó, las palabras son Espíritu y son vida, pero la palabra de Jezabel llevaba muerte. Lo que le sucedió es que estaba cansado, como humano necesitaba cansarse. Uno de los mayores enemigos del cristiano es el cansancio, Esaú vendió cansado su primogenitura, a David lo querían atacar cuando estaba quemado. 1. Elías- 1 Reyes 19:4- Quemado 2. Saúl- 1 Samuel 31:4- Envidia 3. Judas- Mateo 27:3-5- Traición 4. Jonás- Jonás 4:3- Sin misericordia 5. Jeremías- Jeremías 20:14-18- Rechazo 6. Job- Job 3:1-3- Calamidad 7. Jesús- Mateo 26:38- Por nosotros En la versión Latinoamericana dice que se despertaba al diablo. Cuando uno maldice le da lugar al Diablo. Santiago dice que de una misma fuente no puede salir agua amarga y dulce, no puede salir maldición y bendición. Hay un secreto en que si uno maldice le da lugar al Diablo, después dice que Job vio fantasmas porque despertó al Diablo. Job tuvo una prueba muy grande, le llovía sobre mojado, después de tener toda la bendición de Dios perdía todo, estaba enfermo y la piel se le pegaba a los huesos, en medio de la prueba, el enemigo ataca cuando pierdes una empresa o un hijo, entonces allí aprovecha para atacar, que de su boca debe salir bendiciones y no maldiciones, el Señor restauró al final con el doble del estado de prosperidad que tenía. Mateo 26:38 Entonces les dijo*: Mi alma está muy afligida, hasta el punto de la muerte; quedaos aquí y velad conmigo. (LBLA) Mateo 26:38 y les dijo Jesús: “Una tristeza mortal está sobrecogiendo mi alma, quedaos aquí y velad conmigo”. (BTX) Jesús estaba triste hasta la muerte, una tristeza mortal lo atacó para saber que esto es difícil y que debemos considerarlo. 2 Corintios 7:10 Porque la tristeza que es según Dios genera arrepentimiento para salvación, de lo que no hay que lamentarse; pero la tristeza del mundo degenera en muerte. (RVA) La tristeza según Dios genera arrepentimiento, pero hay otra que viene del mundo y degenera en muerte. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ebenezerhn/message

Pastor Kenny Kauffman preaches on the Book of Job.

Servanthood - Part II II. Servanthood: A Statement of Submission. 1) 2) 3) Submission defined: ••to willfully deploy ones-self in service to another. ••respecting divinely appointed authority out of respect for Christ. III. Servanthood: A Statement of Trust. 1) 2) Psalm 119:38,49,122,140 3) IV. Servanthood: A Statement of Honor. A) B) 1) Moses- Numbers 12:6-8 2) David: 2 Samuel 7:5,8 3) Job: Job 1:8, 2:3 Thank you for listening!

Do you praise God amid deep distress? When your circumstances don't change, when the pain doesn't let up, when you feel like you're underwater and can't catch your breath, can you muster a song of praise to God? Rend Collective challenges us to do that in their song "Hallelujah Anyway." A man in Scripture found himself in deep distress and tragic loss and gave a hallelujah anyway. Let's spend some time exploring Job's story this week. In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Listen to an audio version of the text Read in context Read for a set period of time Read and keep on reading Remember that the people in the Bible were real Episode Guide Download Don't get stuck in one way of interacting with God's Word - Job 33:14 Stay curious as you interact with God's Word The story behind the song "Hallelujah Anyway" by Rend Collective - New Release Today Article Why this week's song inspired me to read Job Job 1:21 Job 2:10 Job 13:15 Some exercises to help you read this long story in context The power of biblical historical fiction to put flesh on the people described in Scripture "This book is all about calling into question the reader's views of God and the world" - The Bible Project Podcast While Job wants to know why he's being afflicted, God just gives him more of Himself - Job 38:1-7 "Love Amid the Ashes: A Novel" by Mesu Andrews - Amazon Paid Link Job talking about what his life was like before his affliction - Job 29 Words really do hurt - Job 19:2 Job's friends did not characterize God properly - Job 42:8 Keeping your antenna up for "light" and "darkness" language as we talked about in Episode 467 "I wrote a worship song which said ‘let the darkness fear.' But now I'm embracing it" - Premier Christianity Article   Stay curious. Don't stop learning. Don't stop interacting with God's Word. He wants to meet you there.     More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Lyrics to "Hallelujah Anyway" by Rend Collective - NewReleaseToday.com The story behind the song "Hallelujah Anyway" by Rend Collective - New Release Today Article "Love Amid the Ashes: A Novel" by Mesu Andrews - Amazon Paid Link The Bible Project Podcast "I wrote a worship song which said ‘let the darkness fear.' But now I'm embracing it" - Premier Christianity Article My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link This Week's Challenge Read or listen to the Book of Job. Try setting a timer and reading for a set period of time rather than a number of chapters or verses. Remember that Job and his friends were real men with real-life experiences and emotions. Don't forget that Job is part of wisdom literature, and much of it is poetic in writing style. Finally, remember that God rebukes the friends at the end of the story -- that should change the way you read their discourses.