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Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

In this sermon from Luke 3:21-22, we look at the baptism of Jesus and the beautiful picture it gives us of God's heart and God's plan. Though John's baptism was a baptism of repentance, Jesus had no sin to repent of. So why was he baptized? Jesus tells us in Matthew's Gospel: “to fulfill all righteousness.” In obedience to the Father, Jesus identifies with sinners so that sinners might be identified with him through faith.At the Jordan River, we see the Son obeying, the Spirit descending, and the Father declaring his delight: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” This moment inaugurates Jesus' ministry and reveals him as the promised Messiah, the true prophet, priest, and king who came to accomplish salvation for his people.But this passage is not only something to understand; it is something to receive. Because of Jesus' perfect life, sacrificial death, and resurrection, those who trust in him are not merely forgiven. We are adopted. The Father's love for the Son is now poured out on us in Christ.This sermon invites us to worship the triune God, rest in the Father's love, and walk in Spirit-empowered obedience. Whether you are wrestling with repentance, forgiveness, faith, or healing, the good news is this: in Christ, you are beloved, and nothing can separate you from the love of God.

When the obstacle becomes the opportunity, the barrier becomes the breakthrough, and the river becomes the doorway to our destiny. This week, Joe continues our 'Living In The River' mini-series, looking at the remarkable moment in Joshua 3 & 4 when the children of Israel cross the Jordan River barrier and step into their inheritance!Join us on Sundays in-person, 10:30am at The Littlehampton Academy, UKGet in contactVisit our website at arunchurch.com@arunchurch on Facebook,  Instagram and YouTubeEmail us on hello@arunchurch.comPlease note, while we aim for clear teaching on the Christian faith, the views, information and opinions expressed by individuals on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views held by Arun Church or its representatives. 

In Joshua 4, God commands Israel to take twelve stones from the Jordan River and set them up as a memorial. These stones were meant to remind future generations of what God had done—how He made a way when there seemed to be no way and faithfully brought His people into the Promised Land. As believers today, we are called to be living stones—people whose lives testify to the faithfulness, power, and presence of God. Like the stones Joshua commanded Israel to set up, our lives should point others back to what God has done.

Our first story of the season is the book's oldest and its most iconic. It was written by priests of Persian times who crossed the Jordan River on their way back home from captivity Join our tribe on Patreon!To give Gil a one-time donationThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

Many believers wonder what it truly means to follow God and walk in obedience each day. In Matthew chapter 3, Jesus enters the Jordan River to be baptized by John, setting a clear example for our lives. This divine moment reveals the entire Trinity, showing the Father's love, the Spirit's presence, and the Son's dedication to fulfilling all righteousness. Through this foundational act, Jesus identifies with humanity and models the path of obedience.Why was Jesus baptized, and why does this practice remain essential for your walk of faith today? Watch this message to discover five compelling reasons to follow Christ's footsteps and reflect His image.Connect with Crossroads Community Church:Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.orgInstagram:   / crossroadscommunitychurch  Facebook:   / lifeatcrossroads  Give Online:https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonlineLicensing Information:CCLI License #2915685CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

Memorial Stones Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9 Bigger Than The Room Series, Part 3 Episode Summary In the final message from The Lord's Corner, Pastor Michael leads ReCreate Church through its last Sunday in the building it has called home for seven years. Through the story of Israel's crossing of the Jordan River and the memorial stones they carried to the other side, we discover that remembering God's faithfulness behind us is the key to trusting His faithfulness ahead of us. Key Points - Just as Israel stood at the Jordan River between wilderness and promise, ReCreate stands at its own Jordan moment - God told His people to stop and build a memorial before moving forward, so future generations would ask "what are these stones about?" - The memorial stones pointed to the story of everything God had done - they were not magical, but meaningful - ReCreate's seven years at The Lord's Corner are filled with memorial stones: souls saved, kids discipled, lives healed, a congregation becoming a family - This room didn't make ReCreate a Church. ReCreate made this room feel like a holy place. Main Takeaway Remembering God's faithfulness behind us helps us trust His faithfulness ahead of us. The same God who carried us through this season is going forward with us into the next. Wherever we go, we must ask: "Lord, what are You going to do here?" Memorable Quotes - "Remembering God's faithfulness behind us helps us trust His faithfulness ahead of us." - "Crossing the Jordan doesn't mean transitioning to an easy life. It means a new season and a new reason to trust." - "This room didn't make ReCreate a Church. ReCreate made this room feel like a holy place." - "Everywhere we go, we must ask, 'Lord, what are You going to do here?'" - "If You have been so good to us here, give us faith that Your Grace will be with us as we go forward." - "We can't lose that feeling of home and family." Reflection Question What memorial stones are you carrying from this season of your life? And what do those stones tell you about how much God can be trusted with what comes next? Tune in to hear the final service at The Lord's Corner - including Pastor Michael's reflections on seven years of sacred moments in a building that started as a restaurant, became a rental shop, and ended as a holy place. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Kyle Kauffman | Sept 27 2026 Do you long to see God working in powerful ways in your life and in our world today? The answer to that question is probably obvious. “Of course I do!” In Joshua 3-4 we see God miraculously stopping the Jordan River so that his people can cross on dry ground. It's easy for us to read accounts like this and either dismiss them as an occurrence of the past (“That's how God used to work”) or to immediately jump to some way we long to see God do this in our day and our lives (“Why doesn't He show His power more clearly in my life?”). But these accounts are in the Bible are there first and foremost teach us about God. As we come to understand more about why God did these wonders in the first place, we come to see what impact they are meant to have on our lives today. We also get a glimpse into how God is continuing to work wonders in our lives today even if that doesn't look quite like what it looked like for the Israelites. And we see how God wants us to respond to the wonders He does – both in scripture and in our lives today.

Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

We're continuing Just Getting Started with “The Belton CinemaStory.”When Israel stood at the flooded Jordan River, there was no obvious way forward. God didn't give Joshua every detail — He told the people to get ready, be strong and courageous, and take the next obedient step. That picture speaks directly to where we are as a church. We'llshare the behind-the-scenes story of the Belton Cinema — theunexpected obstacles, the doors that seemed to close, and thesurprising ways God has continued to make a way.More than a building update, this message is about faith whenthe path isn't clear, preparing for what God is doing next, andtrusting Him with the step right in front of us.The building isn't the story. God is the story. Are we ready forwhat God wants to do next? 

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In this week's program, we continue our journey through Joshua as we consider the connection between remembering God's faithfulness and living with courage. After Israel crossed the Jordan River, God instructed them to take twelve stones from the riverbed and set them up as a memorial, a visible reminder of what He had done.Those stones were meant to tell the story of God's faithfulness to future generations. In the same way, remembering the ways God has provided, answered prayer, guided us, and carried us through difficult moments can strengthen our faith when fear begins to take hold. As we remember what God has done, we are reminded that our lives are ultimately centered on Him, and that our experiences of His faithfulness are not only for us, but can encourage those who come after us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111

In this message, guest speaker Pastor Phil Hopper from Abundant Life Church joins Bethlehem Church to walk through Joshua 3. Standing at the edge of the Jordan River, the Israelites faced a crucial choice: stay in the comfortable wilderness or step into the promises of God. Through this powerful story, Pastor Phil exposes the trap of being an "unbelieving believer" and reveals why true spiritual breakthroughs require more than partial commitments—they require full consecration. Discover how dying to self opens the door to experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus in your life, marriage, and everyday walk.  

This week on High on Home Grown, we welcome back a very good friend of the show, Jordan River, host of GrowCast! Jordan has been on the show before, so this isn't your typical interview where we sit down and run through a list of cannabis questions. Instead, we catch up with an old friend and end up talking about just about everything! We do, of course, discuss the upcoming US seed ban and what Jordan thinks it could mean for the American cannabis community, breeders and the wider industry. But from there the conversation heads in all sorts of directions. We get into Texas Hold'em poker, chess, coffee, the trauma inflicted on us by 80s movies, and plenty of other random topics that somehow seemed perfectly sensible at the time. Jordan also tells us about his new coffee brand, including his THC-infused coffee, and we talk about the idea of combining two of life's greatest pleasures: caffeine and cannabis! This is less of a formal interview and more of a proper catch-up between friends. There's cannabis, but there's also poker, chess, coffee, movies, business, nostalgia, the changing US legal landscape and plenty of completely unexpected tangents. If you've listened to Jordan's previous appearances on High on Home Grown, you'll know exactly what you're in for. If you haven't, this is a great introduction to one of our favourite conversations to have when the microphones are switched on. A relaxed, funny and wide-ranging conversation with a good friend of the show. Grab a coffee, settle in and enjoy the ride!

The devotional draws a powerful theological analogy between physical water and the spiritual life, using the contrast between living and dead water in ancient Jewish culture to illustrate the necessity of spiritual vitality in the believer's life. Jesus' promise that rivers of living water would flow from those who believe underscores the essential role of the Holy Spirit as a dynamic, outward-flowing force rather than a stagnant, inwardly hoarded possession. The imagery of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea serves as a vivid warning: when the Spirit's life-giving presence is dammed up through selfishness or unshared faith, the result is spiritual stagnation and a testimony that repels rather than refreshes. True discipleship requires an open channel for the Spirit's flow, enabling believers to meet the deep spiritual thirst of others. The message calls for self-examination, repentance, and a renewed commitment to share the living water of salvation, transforming the believer from a source of spiritual decay into a vessel of divine refreshment.

Dr. Jordon GilmoreKey Scriptures: Joshua 3:14–17; Mark 11:20–25; Deuteronomy 31:7–8; Luke 17:11–19; Matthew 14:28–29; Matthew 8:5–13; Mark 9:23–24Faith isn't only believing that God can do something—it changes how we move after we've prayed.In Joshua 3, Israel stood at the edge of the Jordan River preparing to enter the Promised Land. The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant were instructed to go ahead of the people and step into the overflowing river. God didn't first show them dry ground. They had to step forward in obedience—and when their feet touched the water, the way opened.This message challenges us to consider the distance between what we say we believe and how we actually live.Jesus said, “Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it.” (Mark 11:24)Do we get up from prayer and move like we actually expect God to respond?1. Go With the Presence of the LordJoshua 3:14–17 | Deuteronomy 31:7–8The priests could step into the Jordan because they were carrying the Ark, representing the presence of God.God told Joshua, “The Lord will personally go ahead of you.”Sometimes we're standing at the edge of something unfamiliar, afraid to move because we don't know what will happen. But God isn't asking us to go somewhere He hasn't already gone.Like a father standing in a pool telling his child to jump, our confidence isn't necessarily in the water—it's in the One waiting for us.2. Don't Despise Progressive StepsLuke 17:11–19Ten lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.”They weren't immediately healed. Scripture says, “As they went, they were cleansed.”Sometimes we want God to reveal the entire staircase before we'll take the first step. But the answer may unfold as we go.We can't remain standing in the same place while complaining that nothing has changed. Sometimes progress is waiting on our obedience.3. If He Invites You, You Can ComeMatthew 14:28–29Peter said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come.”Jesus simply answered, “Come.”That invitation was enough for Peter to step out of the boat.God has invited us into things like peace, rest, joy, purpose and obedience, yet fear, shame, uncertainty and insecurity can keep us in the boat.If He has called you to come, you don't have to depend solely on your ability to sustain yourself. The God sustaining you where you are is also able to sustain you where He's calling you.4. Reduce the Time Between Faith and ObedienceMatthew 8:5–13The centurion understood authority. He told Jesus, “Only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”Jesus marveled at his faith.We can develop that kind of responsiveness through practice. Start with the small things. When the Holy Spirit prompts you to encourage someone, give, speak, serve or act—respond.Hear it. Believe it. Do it.Obedience in small things trains us to respond when God asks something bigger.Closing ChallengeMark 9 records the desperate prayer of a father:“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”There can be both faith and hesitation within us. The goal is to keep shrinking the distance between believing God and obeying Him.Remember:Go with His presence.Take the next step.Trust His invitation.Practice obedience in the small things.You may be standing at the edge of your Jordan, praying and believing God to move.The question may no longer be, “Will God do something?”It may be:“Am I willing to step into the water?”

Hashem strengthens Yehoshua in his new role as leader, people are told will travel over Jordan River in 3 days, and reaffirmation of the pact of children of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet? I've shared before about a time when I was home on the island, sitting with my Dad in the living room, when I felt the earth shake beneath my feet. Not only my feet. I felt it in my core. So did the recliner. So did the house! It was as if the entire island was shaken! And it was. Mount Cameroon, a few miles away across the channel of ocean between us, erupted. The ground shifted.The next day, we went to the church in Ela Nguema, facing Cameroon and we watched the fiery lava flow into the sea, staining the rising steam with reds and oranges. I remember being in awe of what we saw, and also a little unsettled because our island is part of the same volcanic chain.This must have been how God's people felt as Joshua led them through the Jordan River, into the land promised to them (Joshua 1.2). Like their parents who were left in the wilderness, these men, women, and children passed through on dry ground into a land given to them at the crossroads of the world. Imagine what it must have been like for Joshua when the Lord told him—in the season when the Jordan's banks were overflowing—to tell the priests to go stand in the river, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, and watch as the waters stopped flowing and “stood up in a heap” (3.13). The rushing river folded up on itself, the crashing waters stacked up as the priests entered and stood on miraculously dry ground (3.17). One by one the people entered God's promise. One by one, the ground of their personal experience with God shifted. They were stepping into the Promise of God's Mission, for themselves and for all nations!This Sunday we are stepping into those same waters, believing the Lord is leading us as His kingdom of priests into a deeper understanding of who He is and who we are in Him (Exodus 19.6; 1 Peter 2.9). Friend, I don't want to be left in the wilderness. I want to enter on dry ground Into the Promise, and I want us to go together.

In this week's program, we continue our journey through Joshua by looking at Israel's crossing of the Jordan River and the courage it took to move forward in faith.The Jordan was at flood stage, and God did not remove the obstacle before asking His people to step forward. The priests had to put their feet in the water before the river stopped flowing. Their story reminds us that faith is more than believing God can make a way, it means trusting Him enough to take the next step, even when we cannot yet see what He is going to do. When fear tells us to stay on the shore, will we trust God, follow His leading, and move forward in obedience? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111

We're kicking off our fall series, The Main Thing: Living Like Jesus, through the Gospel of Luke. Together, we'll explore the identity, life, mission, and ongoing impact of Jesus and what it means to align our lives with his. Luke begins with eyewitness accounts that point us to the heart of the story: Jesus. From the temple to the Jordan River, Jesus' identity is clear. He is the Son, the promised King, and the Suffering Servant. Before his ministry even begins, Jesus knows who he is and what he came to do. And through him, we're invited into God's family, where we find intimacy with our Father, safety in him, and a new community as brothers and sisters.

Under the Surface is a companion to our weekly sermon series, exploring some of the background, theology, and interesting details that didn’t make it into Sunday’s sermon. We’ll go beneath the surface of the text, connect what we’re learning to the New City Catechism, and consider how these truths shape the way we follow Jesus. Episode 1 — Mark 1:1–8 | Prepare the Way In our first episode, we go beneath the surface of Mark 1:1–8 to look at how Jesus’ teaching was reliably preserved through an oral culture and living eyewitnesses, why John the Baptist looks so much like Elijah, and the significance of his ministry taking place in the wilderness and at the Jordan River. We’ll also connect Mark’s opening portrait of Jesus to New City Catechism Questions 21–23 and why it matters that our Redeemer is both truly human and truly God.

God sometimes leads His people into places they have never been before. In Joshua 3, Israel stood at the edge of the Jordan River facing an unknown future. God's instruction was simple: follow His presence, consecrate yourselves, and step forward in faith.In this special message, Pastor Matthew shares a significant new chapter in the life of Friends Church. After years of prayer and discernment, Friends Church and Cross Point Church will become one church, with Pastors Matthew and Brian Moore beginning a season of shared leadership and a thoughtful transition for the future.This moment is about more than organizational change. It is about unity, preparing the way for the next generation, and trusting God enough to step into something we have never experienced before. The same God who has been faithful through 114 years of Friends Church is still writing the story.

Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-14 John the baptizer came heralding the Messiah and he prepared the hearts of the people of Israel by calling them to repentance.  They demonstrated their repentance by being baptized in the Jordan River.  The announcement of the coming Messiah took place, not in the temple, nor even in Jerusalem, but it was delivered by a "voice, crying in the wilderness."  John was an echo of Elijah, with plain clothes and eating locusts and wild honey.  Nevertheless, he was very popular.  Matthew says that "all Judea" went out to hear John (Mt 3:5). When the Pharisees and Sadducees showed up, John was not exactly welcoming to them.  "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  Bear fruits in keeping with repentance" (Lk 3:7,8; cf. Mt 3:7,8).  John then outlines for people what true repentance looks like in everyday living (Lk 3:10-14). What this passage teaches us about the nature of repentance is this.  Genuine repentance results in a changed life.  This is what John meant when he referred to the "fruit of repentance."  The man whose life is characterized by selfish and stubborn disobedience to God's truth will bear God's wrath in the day of judgment.  His life will give ample evidence that he has not truly repented of his sins.  He continues to pursue them. Repentance is not simply a hand raised in a church service ... an aisle walked ... words spoken in a prayer.  By God's grace it is a genuine and actual turning from sin, the evidence of which is a changed life and a seeking after eternal things.  No one is saved on the basis of such seeking ... and no one does this perfectly ... but no one is saved without such seeking. 

SEP. 7, 2026Lessons from James (2)"A doer...will be blessed in what he does." Jas 1:25 NKJVNorth of Israel and teeming with aquatic life of many kinds, the Sea of Galilee is a beautiful blue. South of Israel is the Dead Sea, and it's called "Dead" for a good reason: There's no life in its stagnant water.What makes these two bodies of water so different? First, the Sea of Galilee has an inlet: the Jordan River flows into it. On its southern shore, the Sea of Galilee also has an outlet: water flows through the Great Rift Valley. Like the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea has an inlet: the Jordan flows into it. But the Dead Sea has no outlet; it takes in but does not give out. This is the theme of the book of James. Vibrant believers not only take in, but they also give out. They put the word they receive (input) into action (output): "If anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does" (Jas 1:23-25 NKJV). James warns us not to become so heavenly-minded that we are no earthly good; that it's not enough to read the Scriptures, but we must also look for practical ways to put them into practice each day. His message could be summed up in the famous Nike slogan: "Just do it!"Lessons from James Heavenly minded-but no earthly goodShare This DevotionalSend us Fan MailSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

SEP. 6, 2026Lessons from James (1)"Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Jas 1:22 NKJVThe book of James has 108 verses, and it outlines how we can put our faith into action.It was written by Jesus' half-brother, the natural-born son of Mary and Joseph.Apparently, James became a believer as a result of the resurrection. Paul said that after Jesus rose from the grave, "he appeared to James, then to all the apostles" (1Co 15:7 NIV). Somewhere, privately and personally, the risen Lord met with James, and His little brother's life was never the same. After his encounter with his older brother, who was the victorious-over-death Godman, James grew in faith and became the undisputed leader of the Jerusalem church. The apostle Paul referred to him as a pillar of the church (see Gal 2:9), and tradition tells us that James was so devoted to prayer that he was given the nickname "camel knees" because of the calluses resulting from the hours he spent on his knees. Today we are 2,000 years removed from James' writing, yet his letter remains as relevant to us as the Internet's morning news. The central message of his book is contained in these words: "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." James addresses our biggest challenge: practicing with our lives what we proclaim with our lips.In every paragraph, he reminds us that when we are walking in step with the Holy Spirit, we will not be wearing out the seat of our pants, but the soles of our shoes. We will put shoe leather to what we say we believe and be "doers of the word."Lessons from James  Walking in step with the Holy SpiritSEP. 7, 2026Lessons from James (2)"A doer...will be blessed in what he does." Jas 1:25 NKJVNorth of Israel and teeming with aquatic life of many kinds, the Sea of Galilee is a beautiful blue. South of Israel is the Dead Sea, and it's called "Dead" for a good reason: There's no life in its stagnant water.What makes these two bodies of water so different? First, the Sea of Galilee has an inlet: the Jordan River flows into it. On its southern shore, the Sea of Galilee also has an outlet: water flows through the Great Rift Valley. Like the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea has an inlet: the Jordan flows into it. But the Dead Sea has no outlet; it takes in but does not give out. This is the theme of the book of James. Vibrant believers not only take in, but they also give out. They put the word they receive (input) into action (output): "If anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does" (Jas 1:23-25 NKJV). James warns us not to become so heavenly-minded that we are no earthly good; that it's not enough to read the Scriptures, but we must also look for practical ways to put them into practice each day. His message could be summed up in the famous Nike slogan: "Just do it!"Lessons from James Heavenly minded-but no earthly goodShare This DevotionalSend us Fan MailSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Pilgrim or Traveler: How to Go From Strength to Strength Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. WATCH TRIBUTE VIDEO FOR REV. HORACE BRYAN HUDSON   Psalms 84:5-7, Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a spring; The rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength, each one appears before God in Zion. Based on Psalm 84:5–7, this message challenges believers to consider whether they are merely travelers moving through life for personal satisfaction or pilgrims moving with God-given purpose. The central text declares, “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage… They go from strength to strength.” The sermon was also dedicated to Dr. Hudson's father on the eve of his 90th birthday, connecting the message of pilgrimage, legacy, faith, and strength with the influence of previous generations. Faith Requires Hope Faith cannot function properly without hope. Drawing from Hebrews 11, the message defines hope as the picture of an expected outcome and faith as the substance that gives reality to that hope. Strong faith therefore requires strong, clear hope rooted in Scripture, God's promises, purpose, and the testimony of what God has done in previous generations. Remembering history and legacy helps create those pictures of hope. Just as Israel carried stones from the Jordan River as a memorial of God's faithfulness, believers should preserve testimonies of what God has done so future generations can develop hope and faith for themselves. Our Strength Is in God Psalm 84 teaches two essential truths: our strength is in God rather than ourselves, and our hearts should be set on pilgrimage rather than mere travel. Skills, knowledge, experience, and accomplishments must never cause believers to forget the One who supplied their strength. A pilgrimage is a journey with purpose. For the believer, pilgrimage is no longer primarily about traveling to a sacred geographical location. Because believers are complete in Christ, the pilgrimage is toward places of purpose, service, communion, and fulfillment of the will of God, and it is lived within covenant community. Pilgrim Versus Traveler The sermon presents an important contrast: The traveler seeks satisfaction in the moment; the pilgrim seeks purpose for a lifetime. Travelers primarily consume experiences for themselves; pilgrims move with purpose and look for opportunities to serve. Pilgrimage is not merely reaching a destination—it is living an entire journey according to God's purpose. Dr. Hudson illustrates this through his six trips to Africa. Most were mission journeys focused on preaching, encouraging, feeding, helping, and strengthening people rather than sightseeing. The difference was purpose: he was there as a pilgrim, not simply as a traveler. Passing Through the Valley of Baca The Valley of Baca represents the difficult, dry, sorrowful, and sometimes tearful portions of a pilgrim's journey. The sermon emphasizes that hardship is a normal part of purposeful living, but believers should distinguish between suffering encountered while following God and difficulties created through their own mistakes—what the sermon calls a “non-Baca valley.” When believers encounter a true Valley of Baca while pursuing God's purpose, they do not simply endure it. Through God's grace, they transform the difficult place into a spring. God may not have caused the hardship, but He can sustain His people through it and bring something beneficial from it. Turning Difficulty Into a Resource One of the sermon's strongest pictures comes from pilgrims traveling through dry places. They would dig wells or shallow cisterns to capture groundwater, rain, or moisture. The water sustained them, but when they continued their journey, the resource remained for whoever came behind them. This becomes the deeper meaning of “strength to strength.” It is not simply: I received strength, and now I receive even more strength for myself. Rather: God gives me strength, and I use what He has given me to add strength to someone else. A pilgrim asks, “What can I do in this hard place that will become a spring for somebody coming behind me?” From Strength to Strength Means Blessing Others Going from strength to strength therefore has a generational and communal dimension. The believer's resources, experiences, lessons, victories, and even hardships can become resources that strengthen others. Rather than thinking only individually, believers are called to think about family, community, posterity, and the Kingdom of God. Dr. Hudson connects this principle with caregiving, observing what others had done for their parents and later applying lessons from those examples while caring for his own father. He also gives the contemporary example of New Covenant Church making space available to Mindful Pieces Behavioral Therapy, demonstrating that even while personally traveling through a difficult season, it is still possible to create a resource that blesses someone else. Pilgrimage Produces Legacy The ultimate goal of pilgrimage is not simply personal achievement but legacy. The sermon makes this important distinction: “An inheritance is what we leave to people. A legacy is what we leave within people.” A pilgrim therefore moves through life asking not only, “What can I receive?” but, “What can I leave behind that will strengthen somebody else?” The message closes with a confession of faith declaring: I am a pilgrim, not merely a traveler. My heart is set on pilgrimage. I move with purpose toward service, communion, and fulfillment of God's will. When I pass through a Valley of Baca, God helps me transform difficulty into a resource for others. By His grace, I go from strength to strength—not merely gaining strength for myself, but creating springs and pools that add strength to others. Central Message A traveler passes through life consuming experiences. A pilgrim passes through life with purpose, allowing God to turn even difficult places into resources that bless others. Going “from strength to strength” means receiving strength from God and then using that strength to strengthen the people and generations coming behind us. And the supreme example of this purposeful pilgrimage is Jesus Christ, through whom every good thing is made possible. CONFESSION OF FAITH I am a Pilgrim, not only a traveler. My heart is set on pilgrimage, moving with purpose to places of purpose, service, communion, and fulfillment of the will of God.  I do not travel alone, but within covenant community. I am not a traveler who seeks satisfaction in the moment. I am a pilgrim whose heart seeks purpose for a lifetime.  Pilgrimage is a long journey of purpose. It is not only a destination, but a journey. When moving through a valley of Baca, God helps me transform the difficulty into a resource for others. By the grace of God, I go from strength to strength, not only gaining more strength for myself, but creating springs and pools as resources that add strength to others. As a pilgrim, I move with purpose to leave a legacy. Legacy is more than inheritance. An inheritance is what we leave to people. A legacy is what we leave within people. My example is the pilgrimage of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who makes every good thing possible.  

“Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.’” (1 Kings 17:2–4 NLT) King Ahab and Queen Jezebel were among the most wicked rulers in Israel’s history. Not only did they promote the worship of Baal, but they also tried to wipe out the prophets of God. It fell to Elijah to confront the king and warn him of God’s judgment. In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah informed Ahab that Israel would experience a drought that would last for years. Then God did something unexpected. Instead of building on that significant moment and initiating the inevitable showdown with the prophets of Baal, God chose a different path for Elijah. According to verses 2–4, “Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food’” (NLT). In other words, “I have a different plan in mind for you, Elijah. I want you to disappear from the scene for a while. In fact, I want you to go to this little brook called Kerith and just hang out there.” And that’s what Elijah did. He may have been a man of action, but first and foremost he was a man of faith and obedience. So, he went to a place of total obscurity. He took a time-out from his normal prophetic duties. The reality is that sometimes God will use us and then say, “Now I’m going to work on you for a while. You’re not ready for what I have for you next. I’ve got to whip you into shape a little more.” That’s what He was doing with Elijah. It wasn’t a time for action; it was a time for stillness and reflection. It wasn’t a time for striving; it was a time for prayer and study. It wasn’t a time for proving; it was a time for growing. Maybe you’ve experienced a similar unexpected sidelining. Maybe there were cutbacks at work, and you were let go. Maybe you had a ministry that was flourishing but suddenly is now floundering. Perhaps sickness has altered your plans. You’ve had to make changes, and it seems like the end. But maybe it isn’t the end at all. Maybe it’s a new beginning. The natural reaction to such circumstances is to become anxious or impatient. We may begin to question God, His methods, or His timing. Or we may try to force His hand by taking matters into our own hands. The apostle Paul recommended a different strategy: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7 NLT). God may have closed a door for you because He has another door ready to open at any time. Here’s what you need to do: Wait on the Lord and be faithful to Him. Often the things we go through in life are preparation for something else. Know that God is preparing you for something in your future. Reflection question: What might God be preparing you for? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 4th of September, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in 1 Corinthians 1:17. Paul says: “For Christ did not send me to baptise, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.” Then we go ahead to 1 Corinthians 3:6. Paul again: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.”It is so important to know what your role is in this life. Moses was chosen by God to take the Children of Israel out of slavery and out of Egypt. He did that for forty years, he completed his task, and then Joshua took the Children of Israel across the Jordan River into the Land of Milk and Honey. Each one of us has got a specific work to do. That is why Paul said, “I was not called to baptise but to preach the Gospel.”It is so nice to see a man or a woman operating in the calling God has given them. Let me use an example. Bruce Fordyce, one of our champions in South Africa, has won the Comrades Marathon 9 times. He has won it 8 times consecutively. There is no-one else in the world who has done that folks. Then you get another man by the name of Usain Bolt. He is the fastest human being who has ever run the hundred metres. He ran it in 9.58 seconds. Now I want to tell you something. There is no way Usain Bolt could have run the Comrades. He is not built for that. And there is no way that Bruce Fordyce could run the hundred metres in under 10 seconds. Each one has a specific talent and gift, and I believe it has been given to them by God. Now, an evangelist is called by God to open the eyes of the blind and to lead people to Jesus. A teacher is one who is called by God to expose the scriptures, open the Bible and explain the finer points of the Bible. A teacher is not an evangelist. Oh yes, he can lead someone to Christ, but he can't run a campaign with thousands of people and call them to the front. And the same thing applies with an evangelist. He can't teach. He is not gifted in that area to open the Bible of understanding for people. Today, ask the Lord to show you what the gift and the calling in your life is, and then stick to it. God will use you powerfully.Have a wonderful day, Jesus bless you and goodbye.

In this powerful message from the MOVE: Faith Takes Action series, discover what it means to have a faith that moves before it sees.James 2 reminds us that genuine faith is more than belief, it is demonstrated through actions of obedience. Faith responds to what God has said, even when the full picture is not yet visible. Faith has feet. Faith moves. Faith obeys.Through the examples of Noah, Abraham, the woman with the issue of blood, and the priests crossing the Jordan River, we are challenged to trust God's Word enough to take the next step.You may not know everything that is ahead, but you know the One who is leading you. God is already in your tomorrow, and He is calling you to trust His voice, obey His Word, and move forward in faith.In this message, you will be encouraged to ask: What has God already shown me? What has kept me from responding? What practical step of obedience can I take this week? Sometimes the greatest breakthrough begins when we move from “Someday I will” to “Today I did.”This is your season to:Hear Him.Trust Him.Obey Him.And MOVE FORWARD.Join us as we learn that faith moves before it sees, because when God speaks, our response is obedience.Sermon Series: MOVE – Faith Takes ActionMessage: Faith Moves Before It SeesDate: Wednesday, September 2, 2026Soul Harvest Worship CenterHosting His Presence and Revealing Christ.

Sinners were coming to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. Why did Jesus, the sinless Son of God, ask to be baptized with that same water? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the gospel message that this moment conveys. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/why-was-jesus-baptized/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0902db.mp3 Listen to Bible reading Through My Bible Yr 03 – September 02 Joshua 1 Preparing to Enter the Land 1 This is what happened after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord. The Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, the attendant of Moses, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. So prepare to cross the Jordan River that lies in front of you. You and all this people, prepare to go into the land that I am about to give to the people of Israel. 3 I have given you every place where the sole of your foot has stepped, just as I promised Moses. 4 From the Wilderness [1] and from Lebanon to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the land of the Hittites—as far as the Mediterranean Sea, [2] where the sun sets, this will be your territory. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, I will be with you. I will not abandon you, and I will not forsake you. 6 “Be strong and courageous, because you will divide this land among these people, this land which I swore to their fathers that I would give to this people. 7 Just be strong and very courageous. Be careful to act according to the entire Law which my servant Moses commanded for you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may succeed wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law must never depart from your mouth, and you are to meditate on it day and night, so that you will act faithfully according to everything written in it, because then you will prosper in everything you do, and you will succeed. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified and do not be overwhelmed, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” 10 So Joshua gave this order to the officers of the people: 11 “Go through the camp and give this order to the people: ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, because within three days you will be crossing over this Jordan to take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving to you as a possession.'” 12 To the Reubenites and the Gadites and to half of the tribe of Manasseh Joshua said, 13 “Remember the command that Moses, the servant of the Lord, gave you when he said, ‘The Lord your God is granting you rest, and he has given you this land.' 14 Your wives, your children, and your cattle will stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but you yourselves, all of your strong warriors in their military units, are to cross over ahead of your brothers. You are to help your brothers 15 until the Lord gives rest to them as he has to you and they too take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land allotted to you so that you may fully possess the land that Moses, the servant of the Lord, gave to you in the area east of the Jordan, toward the sunrise.” 16 Then they answered Joshua, “Everything that you have commanded us we will do. We will go to any place you send us. 17 Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, we will likewise obey you. May the Lord your God be with you, just as he was with Moses. 18 Anyone who rebels against your orders and does not obey whatever you command him will be put to death. Just be strong and courageous!” Footnotes Joshua 1:4 Or desert. This refers to the wilderness south of Israel in the Sinai Peninsula. Joshua 1:4 Hebrew Great Sea The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

September 2, 2026Today's Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 18:20-40; Ephesians 2:1-22“Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.” (1 Kings 40:38)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Take that, false prophets of Baal. You, who outnumbered Elijah 450 to 1, still lost. What a wimpy god you cried out to to show his so-called power. It didn't matter how you cried out loudly for him to hear. It didn't matter how much you limped (though it was funny for the faithful to see, we'll grant you). It didn't matter how much of your own blood you stupidly shed when you cut yourselves. Wouldn't you know, false gods always demand the blood of their followers. But it didn't work. Your sacrifice that looked oh-so-nice on that altar that morning was untouched by any divine being. The meat just sat there and stank, drawing who knows how many flies.That's because the real God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The God of the Israelites, who is also known as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—this is the God of your downfall, O prophets of Baal. This is the God who hides Himself so that no one by his earthly human wisdom will ever find him. You guys sure couldn't. God hid Himself so well that it seemed like Elijah was the only believer left. Yet God's weakness is greater than all your power, all your political influence, all your earthly advantages. So it is that God may hide Himself even now. Maybe He is making those who hate Him think He is weak and powerless, yet He plans to overturn them when their strength is at its strongest.The true God poured out His sacred fire on an offering drenched in water. Here, He proves that what is impossible for man is no sweat to the God who made all things from nothing. Oh, so no one can make a wet sacrifice burn? Pour some more water on. God's got this. After all, this sacrifice is also like the sacrifice that would save sinners: Jesus' death on the cross! This is the ultimate sacrifice of God, the one that fulfills all other sacrifices—even this sacrifice of Elijah. Elijah's sacrifice was drenched in water and yet still burned completely when God sent the fire. And Jesus also was drenched in water—drenched at the Jordan River when He was baptized. But this watered-down sacrifice still faced the fire of God's anger at the cross, that your sins would be atoned for and your salvation secured. Your false god Baal can do nothing, O prophets. And at the end, you tragically see what following a false god gives - that is, only death. Meanwhile, the God of Elijah gives life.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word and faith until our end. Amen.Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer and Wisner, NE.

When Lauren Burns was just seven years old, her father kidnapped her and took her from Texas to Jordan.What followed was an extraordinary international rescue mission involving three American veterans, a hijacked school bus and a dangerous escape across the Jordan River into Israel. But returning home was only the beginning of Lauren's story.In this deeply personal interview, Lauren shares what life looked like after the rescue—from living in hiding and fearing her father would return to the lasting “father wounds” that made it difficult to trust. She also opens up about her mother's remarkable courage, the long process of forgiveness and the faith that helped her find healing.Lauren's full kidnapping and rescue story is told in Episodes 55 and 56 of The Miracle Files.Lauren's book, Stolen, can be found on Amazon or your favorite bookstore. Make sure to also listen to *The Redeemed Podcast*:If Lauren's story touched you, please like this video, subscribe and share it with someone who may need a reminder that there can be healing, joy and purpose on the other side of pain.QuinceFind the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusiveoffers, or go to https://Quince.com/miraclefiles Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Now available in Canada and the UK.----------------------------If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed.Have a miracle to share? Visit https://themiraclefiles.com or find us on social media. New episodes every Monday. Website: www.themiraclefiles.com Podcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode!

Read OnlineA Holy ProvocationWhen the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Luke 4:28–30What a sobering beginning to our Lord's public ministry. Shortly after His baptism in the Jordan River and the establishment of Capernaum as the center of His ministry, Jesus began calling His disciples and performing powerful miracles. News of His preaching and healing spread rapidly, reaching His hometown of Nazareth.When Jesus returned to Nazareth, those who had known Him from His youth were not prepared for what they witnessed. In the synagogue, He stood and read from the scroll of the Prophet Isaiah. It was a messianic passage foretelling the One anointed by the Spirit to bring glad tidings to the poor, liberty to captives, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed. After reading, Jesus sat down and solemnly proclaimed, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” With these words, He revealed Himself to be the long-awaited Messiah.At first, the people were amazed at the gracious words He spoke. But their awe quickly turned to confusion, then to hostility. “Is this not the son of Joseph?” they asked, unable to reconcile the divine authority they had just encountered with the humble figure they remembered from years past. Their familiarity bred contempt. Their hearts, bound by human reasoning and pride, could not accept the divine mystery standing before them.Perceiving their thoughts, Jesus addressed the unspoken demand in their hearts—the desire to see in Nazareth the same wonders He had performed elsewhere. But He offered them no signs. Instead, He offered truth, recalling that in the days of Elijah and Elisha, God's blessings were extended not to Israelites, but to Gentiles—a widow in Zarephath and a leper from Syria. This comparison deeply offended their national pride and shattered their assumptions about divine favor. Rather than receiving His rebuke with humility, they were filled with fury. The crowd attempted to kill the very One they had once known as neighbor and craftsman. Yet Jesus, untouched, “passed through the midst of them and went away.”Jesus certainly knew this would happen. In His divine wisdom, He foresaw the reaction He would receive. And in a mysterious way, He even appears to draw it out. Why? Because this holy provocation was an act of mercy. In exposing the hardness of their hearts, Jesus gave them an opportunity to confront their pride, repent, and receive the Kingdom in truth.In the months and years ahead, many of the people of Nazareth likely benefited from this initial encounter. There is little doubt that after Jesus left Nazareth, He remained the talk of the town. There is no record of Him returning. However, as He continued His public ministry, the people who had rejected Him would have continued to hear reports of His authoritative preaching and miraculous works. Some may have even traveled to nearby towns, such as Capernaum, to witness Him for themselves. In doing so, their initial rejection would have confronted them anew—forcing a choice: Either repent and believe, or grow in bitterness and confusion. Either Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah or He was a false prophet. There could be no middle ground.Reflect today on the mysterious ways Jesus continues to provoke hearts—including your own. Sometimes His Word unsettles us not because it is harsh, but because it is true, and we are unprepared to accept it and change. The people of Nazareth teach us that we—like them—sometimes need our pride stirred up so we can see it and reject it. As you consider the people of Nazareth from that moment forward, see yourself in them. Recognize any ways that you respond with hostility to humbling truths that are hard to accept, and allow time and grace to heal you—helping you to repent and grow in gratitude for Jesus' humbling and holy provocation.My challenging Lord, You see into the depths of my heart. When I resist Your Word, provoke me in mercy. Confront my pride, reveal my blindness, and call me to repentance. May I never reject You, but always surrender with trust to the truth You offer. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: The Brow of the Hill near Nazareth, by James Tissot  Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

In this message, Pastor Joey Sarlo uses the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River to show us how to navigate new and uncertain seasons with faith. He challenges us to follow God before we know where He's leading, prepare our hearts before stepping into His promises, and have the courage to step into the river before we see a way through. We're also reminded that faith isn't just about making it across ourselves—the Church is called to stand firm and help others make it through too. Whether entering a new school year, a new responsibility, or an unfamiliar season, we are sent to carry God's presence wherever He leads us.Freedom Church exists so that you would know God, find freedom, discover your purpose and make a difference. We want to help you find freedom from anything that holds you back from all that God has planned for your life. Our mandate comes from the Bible, and we have a few steps we've implemented to make finding freedom simple. Find out more here — http://myfreedom.org/Stay Connected!Freedom Church Website: http://bit.ly/2w8wD4QFreedom Church Facebook: http://bit.ly/2MgOd1c Freedom Church Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PfYkRE --To invest in the mission of Freedom Church, click here.http://bit.ly/2Zm0Nz8--#freedomchurch #iamfreedomchurch

Andy Farnsworth with the KSL Movie Show joins Brightside to talk about movies that just plain stink. Plus — PayPal stock takes a dive, Utah's new e-bike law ahead of back-to-school, and a challenge to keep the Jordan River clean. NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, and we dig into the controversy over renaming Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton — and a wild hurricane coincidence tied to Dolly herself. In Retail Therapy: what's happening with dollar stores and why buy-now-pay-later is beating expectations. Vacation Club tackles lonely travel, KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera stops by with his Meta glasses to talk about Meta's push to fix a privacy loophole in the glasses. We close the show with our First World Problems.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

This week's Torah portion covers Deuteronomy 26:1 to 29:8. It takes its name, Ki Tavo, from its opening Hebrew words, which mean “When you come” or “When you enter.” The commandments that follow are for when Israel crosses the Jordan River, takes possession of the land, and settles into its new national life. Before Moses hands the people off to their new leader, Joshua, he reminds them of the laws and teachings they received at Sinai. The new generation did not witness, or was too young to remember, God descending upon Sinai with the rumble of thunder and flash of lightning. They did not smell the thick smoke or feel the ground shaking beneath them. Of course, they heard the stories from their parents and believed the witness of the tribal leaders. However, they needed their own Sinai moment, led by their appointed leader with the full participation of the rising generation. They needed their own founding story.Support the showConsider donating (one-time or recurring) to www.TheJerusalemConnection.us so we can continue to bring valuable content via podcasts free to the public. Help us increase our audience reach and improve production quality. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible to our non-profit organization. Bible Fiber and The Red Alert Report are available via YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The Jerusalem Connection also engages in additional educational and advocacy programs. Check our "Projects" tab for all the endeavors we invite YOU to be part of.

My friend Bobby served as a Marine in Vietnam, and he told me something about his experience there that really got my attention. He said his assignment was doing electrical work on airplanes - which is not necessarily a front lines assignment. But there was a war going on all around them. So, when there was enemy activity, every soldier was trained to grab their weapon and be prepared to fight. Their bottom line assignment was summed up in four words, "every Marine - a rifle." I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "No Spectators In This Battle." Nobody is just support troops. Everybody's needed on the front lines. That's the strategy for the most important battle of all time - the battle for the souls of lost men and women that rages in every generation. God puts flesh-and-blood on that principle in a story in Numbers 32, beginning with vs. 1. It's our word for today from the Word of God. Here's the story. God has delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt, led them through the wilderness, and now He's brought them to the banks of the Jordan River, the threshold of their Promised Land. Soon the battle for the land will begin. Even before entering, each of Israel's twelve tribes has been allotted a certain area of the land as their inheritance. That's on the west side of Jordan. On the east side of the Jordan, the Reubenites and Gadites "who had very large herds and flocks saw that the lands of Jazer and Gilead" - that's the lands right there where they are on the east side of the Jordan - "were suitable for livestock." Okay, so these guys who already have their land kind of. They come to Moses with an idea - a dumb idea. They said the land they were on was "suitable for livestock, and your servants have livestock...let this land be given to your servants as our possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan." Moses' answer cuts like steel: "Shall your countrymen go to war while you sit here?" They said, "How about we just settle down here, skip the battle, and root for you guys out there on the front lines? How does that sound?" Moses basically says: "No way, man. Every Marine a rifle. No watchers here; only warriors." These folks got the message. They said, "We would like to build pens here for our livestock and cities for our women and children." In other words, we'd like to stay here in our comfort zone - "but we are ready to arm ourselves and go ahead...every man armed for battle, will cross over to fight before the Lord." Good choice. Now, about that battle for a lost and dying world from God's perspective, no one can just watch this battle. Every child of God is supposed to be a warrior in it...including you. You can't just support others who are fighting for lives Jesus died to save. You've got to be fighting for some yourself. You can't delegate Christ's world-reaching Great Commission to a few spiritual daredevils called missionaries or full-time workers. This call is for all of us, wherever we live, whatever we do. You may say, "Well, I don't have the gift to tell others." If you belong to Jesus, you have the assignment! Remember, "we are Christ's ambassadors" (2 Corinthians 5:20). The truth is you're somebody's best chance of ever going to heaven, because you're the one with Jesus in their heart who is closest to that person at work, in your family, your neighborhood. If you don't tell them, chances are they'll never hear what Jesus did for them. And your silence will be, in essence, an eternal death sentence for them. You say, "Well, I can't possibly care about or support all the mission needs out there." That's right. But you know what you can do? You can say, "God, go ahead and place a piece of your broken heart for this world in my heart. Help me care about some need that You care about, and let me focus on that one." He'll do that, and you can begin to pray and give and help His soldiers who are fighting for those particular people. No watchers in the battle for lost hearts, only warriors. Because everyone who belongs to Him, has a place on the front lines.

Self-deception is a subtle trap, making it far too easy to justify our worst habits while maintaining a righteous exterior. To break free from the lie that we have it all together, we need daily moments of honest self-reflection in gratitude and prayer. When we strip away our excuses and surrender our shortcomings before God, His mercy heals and refines our hearts from the inside out. #FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #TheMostDangerousLie​ #Matthew23​ #DailyExamen​ #StIgnatius​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichMindset​ #AuthenticFaith​ #Grace​--- P.S. If you're looking for a rosary that can deepen your prayer life, I highly recommend Rosayo. Each hand-carved olive wood rosary is baptized in the Jordan River, and every purchase helps support orphans in the Philippines.  Visit ro-sayo.shop and use my code BrotherBo to enjoy 15% OFF your order.To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

In this episode, Dr. Judith explores the distinction between personality and soul—and how understanding it can transform midlife hesitation. She explains how personality (when dominated by the ego persona) tries to avoid discomfort, preserve familiar roles, and demand certainty, while the soul is oriented toward growth, consciousness, and developing virtues like trust, courage, compassion, humility, forgiveness, and truth. Through examples of Ava (38) and Maria (63), she shows how “preparation” can become a hiding place, how healing can include receiving support, and how the Christ within/I AM presence offers guidance for the next right step rather than the full path. Dr. Judith shares the Jordan River story, the law of cycles, signs of a genuine soul invitation, and a practical weekly exercise to identify one loving, truthful, responsible step forward.00:00 Personality vs Soul00:53 Ego Persona Trap02:09 Soul Growth Curriculum04:01 Midlife Hesitation Reframed06:02 Ava Case Study08:33 Vehicle and Navigator09:04 Christ Within Guidance12:30 Jordan River Faith Step15:09 Law of Cycles Seasons18:04 Maria Receiving After Loss22:11 Signs of Soul Invitation25:45 Weekly Discernment Practice28:08 Closing Reflection and Outro

As the Book of Deuteronomy draws to its conclusion, the narrative makes a transition: Moshe finishes conveying the mitzvos to the nation, and sets up his final parting message to the people. First, he commands the nation to perform several elaborate ceremonies on the very first day that they cross the Jordan River; then he […]

As the Book of Deuteronomy draws to its conclusion, the narrative makes a transition: Moshe finishes conveying the mitzvos to the nation, and sets up his final parting message to the people. First, he commands the nation to perform several elaborate ceremonies on the very first day that they cross the Jordan River; then he conveys a scathing, terrifying list of curses that will befall the people in the event that we deviate from the Torah.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

People may listen to your words, but they will believe your life. It is easy to offer good advice, cite scriptures, or teach high moral standards, but the true test of faith is how we live behind closed doors.#FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #YourLifeIsYourLoudestSermon​ #Matthew23​ #PracticeWhatYouPreach​ #IntegrityInAction​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichMindset​ #ChristianAuthenticity​ #Grace​---P.S. If you're looking for a rosary that can deepen your prayer life, I highly recommend Rosayo. Each hand-carved olive wood rosary is baptized in the Jordan River, and every purchase helps support orphans in the Philippines. Visit ro-sayo.shop and use my code BrotherBo to enjoy 15% OFF your order.To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

Text: 1 Kings chapters 20 - 22; 2 Kings chapters 1 - 2 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 14 BYU Lecture 36:  Elijah returns to Trans-Jordan after meeting the Lord at Mt. Sinai. Here, he finds Elisha plowing his field. Elijah gives Elisha his mantel, demonstrating to Elisha his calling as the next prophet. Elisha accepts his calling and follows after Elijah in his final days. Meanwhile, King Ahab had defied the Lord again. He had allowed the wicked king of Syria to live after being commanded by the prophet to slay him. In addition, murder was committed in order to obtain the coveted vineyard of his neighbor. Elijah finds King Ahab and tells him that both the king and the queen will die because of their wickedness, and dogs will lap up their blood; their posterity shall also be destroyed. In the next war against Syria, King Ahab was killed in his chariot, and upon washing out the chariot his blood poured out upon the ground where the dogs licked it up. The Lord reveals to Elijah that it's time for him to come home (translated). He travels with Elisha to visit his brethren of the church before going. As they cross the Jordan River, Elijah strikes the water with his robe, and the waters divide and they cross on dry land. Fifty of the brethren watch from a distance. Elisha made one request of Elijah which was to have twice the spiritual power as Elijah. He gave Elisha his robe and said if God grants this request you will be able to divide the river as I did upon your return. When out of sight of the fifty brethren, Elisha watched in amazement as a chariot of fire appeared and took Elijah across the veil. On his return trip to the brethren, Elisha struck the water with Elijah's robe, and the waters did indeed divide.  Over 800 years later, on the Mount of Transfiguration, this translated prophet Elijah will bestow the priesthood keys to Peter, James and John, and then as a resurrected being, the sealing keys bestowed to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in 1836.

The Old Testament book of 2 Kings tells of the Biblical prophet Elisha, whose leadership lessons have relevant wisdom for today's workplace.  Suffering from leprosy, the army commander Naaman asks Elisha for healing. Although Naaman is expecting some dramatic invocation of God's presence, Elisha's prescription is simpler: Naaman is to wash himself seven times in the Jordan River.   Naaman is incensed with such a simple solution. His servants try to reason with ... The post Leadership Lessons of Elisha: Simple Solutions appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

CLOSER PT. 2  |  AUGUST 16, 2026Pastor Wes MorrisMAKE ROOMJoshua 3:1-5 (NLT) Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing. Three days later the Israelite officers went through the camp, giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, move out from your positions and follow them. Since you have never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and the Ark. Make sure you don't come any closer.”Then Joshua told the people, “Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among you.”√  WE CAN BE CLOSE TO WHAT GOD IS DOING WITHOUT BEING CLOSE TO GOD.Matthew 15:8 (NLT) These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.√  WE WANT GOD TO PREPARE THE WAY, BUT GOD WANTS TO PREPARE US.II Timothy 2:20-21 (NIV) In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.I. REMOVE THE DISTRACTIONS.Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) ...let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.II. SURRENDER WHAT COMPROMISES YOU.Some things God wants you to fast from. Other things God wants you to be free from.II Timothy 2:22 (NLT) Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace…Romans 12:1 (NLT) I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.III. SEEK GOD WITH EXPECTATION.Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT) If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.Joshua 3:5 (NLT) Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among you.

Pastor Kirt Anderson looks back at the journey that brought Naples Community Church to where it stands today, using the story of Joshua leading Israel across the Jordan River as a picture of what it means to step out in faith. He walks through the moment the priests carrying the Ark had to step into the water before it ever parted, the story of Rahab hiding Joshua's spies in Jericho, and what it means to be strong and courageous when the outcome isn't guaranteed yet. It's a message about trusting that if God brought you to something, He will also bring you through it.