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Hey sweet sister, this episode is full of hope. If you're in a season of waiting—whether that's waiting to conceive, healing from a loss, or just needing God to show up—this is for you. We're diving deep into Joshua 3 and 4, where God parted the Jordan River again—but this time, it was Joshua leading, not Moses. There's so much here for us when it comes to trusting the Lord even when it feels like nothing is happening, or worse, everything is going wrong. I share three practical steps straight from this passage to help you grow your faith right now—yes, today—while you're in the middle of your own waiting season. You'll want to grab a journal or your notes app because we go step-by-step on how to actually walk this out in your quiet time. ✨ Oh—and one last thing: I'm taking applications for interns right now! If this mission is lighting a fire in you and you want to serve alongside me while earning Fertility Framework, go apply at bekahyawn.com/intern. Applications close tomorrow! In Him,  Bekah Resources & Links: ✨ I've put together a free faith-filled booklet to help guide you through this journey. It's called Faith-Driven Fertility, and it's full of practical steps and encouragement for trusting God while supporting your body for conception.

Grab your tea and come on in and Bible Study WITH ME through Joshua chapter 5, and ask all the questions!

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. May 21, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

Send us a textThe human desire for spectacle over substance plagues our spiritual lives. Like Naaman, the Syrian general who arrived at Elisha's door expecting grand ceremonies for his healing, we often want God to perform for us on our terms. When Elisha simply instructed Naaman to dip seven times in the Jordan River, the proud commander nearly walked away in disgust. How could something so mundane cure his leprosy?This reluctance to embrace divine simplicity mirrors our modern spiritual struggles. We create elaborate religious performances—salvation ceremonies, grand entrances, public displays—rather than submitting to God's straightforward prescription. Only when Naaman humbled himself and followed the prophet's instructions did his skin become "like the flesh of a little child." The transformation was undeniable, visible to everyone who knew him.After his healing, Naaman made a remarkable declaration: "Now I know there is no God in all the earth but in Israel." This proclamation, made before his entire entourage, demonstrates true conversion. Yet even then, he immediately tried to pay for his healing, revealing how deeply the transactional mindset was ingrained in his thinking. Elisha's firm refusal teaches us that divine grace cannot be purchased or earned through gifts, rituals, or performances.The question for all who claim spiritual transformation remains: Is your change visible to others? Naaman couldn't hide his healing—everyone could see the difference. Similarly, authentic spiritual transformation should be evident in our lives. Have you truly changed, or are you merely wearing religious fig leaves while bearing no fruit? The prescription for salvation remains remarkably simple yet profoundly challenging: complete surrender to God's way through Christ alone. No negotiations, no terms, just humble obedience that leads to genuine transformation. Will you dip seven times in the Jordan?Support the show

Grab your tea and come on in and Bible Study WITH ME through Joshua chapter 4, and ask all the questions!

nnie Kasprzak was just 15 years old when she vanished from her quiet suburban home in Riverton, Utah. A note left behind suggested she had run away, but within 24 hours, her beaten body was discovered in the icy waters of the Jordan River, her face so badly disfigured she had to be identified by dental records. What began as a runaway case quickly spiralled into a murder investigation riddled with dead ends a mystery suspect named “LJ". Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56ajNkLiPoIat1V2KI9n5c?si=OyM38rdsSSyyzKAFUJpSyw MERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=u Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=true Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wickedlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrim Website: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/ Wicked and Grim is an independent podcast produced by Media Forge Studios, and releases a new episode here every Tuesday and Friday.

Grab your tea and come on in and Bible Study WITH ME through Joshua chapter 3, and ask all the questions!

Mark 1:2-8 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" - 3 "a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" 4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."  Discussion Questions 1 Who is someone in your life that helped prepare the way for you? (Spiritually, vocationally, relationally, etc.) 2 Humility before Jesus is vital in our allegiance to Jesus. In your current season of life, what situations, moments, or environments challenge your humility before Jesus and your submission to Jesus the most? 3 Until Jesus returns, we are the construction crew that is preparing the way for the King to enter into the city. Think about your areas of influence and impact. In what ways have you done a good job of preparing the way for Jesus to enter into the hearts and lives of those around you? Where are you/have you struggled? 4 "He must increase, but I must decrease." John 3:30 In what ways does this verse speak most deeply to you in your season of life?

Gaza will never become an independent nation, Israel Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter says.   “There's not going to be an independent sovereign state other than Israel west of the Jordan River,” Leiter told The Daily Signal.   “There could be all sorts of autonomous arrangements,” he said, “but there's not going to be an independent sovereign Palestinian state west of the Jordan River. It's just not going to be.”   The nation of Israel extends from the Joran River west to the Mediterranean Sea to form the narrow country that is roughly the size of New Jersey. Since Hamas launched its attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, pro-Palestine protesters in America and round the world have chanted, “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” referring to Palestine fully occupying the land between the Joran River and the Mediteranea Sea, in turn eliminating the nation of Israel.   Following Oct. 7, there is a “complete absence of bandwidth” in Israel for the creation of a Palestinian state next to Israel. There is, however, a great deal of interest in Israel to expand partnerships with nations in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords, according to Leiter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. May 14, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

In Joshua 4, after the Israelites cross the Jordan River on dry ground, God commands Joshua to take twelve stones from the riverbed—one for each tribe of Israel. These stones are stacked at Gilgal as a memorial, a physical reminder that God made a way where there was no way. Joshua tells the people: “When your children ask, ‘What do these stones mean?' you will tell them how the Lord cut off the waters of the Jordan before us.” Joshua 4 is a chapter about remembering miracles, marking moments, and passing down faith to the next generation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. May 7, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

What if your greatest legacy isn't what you accomplish—but who you invest in? This message reminds us that faith is meant to be passed down. From the Jordan River to your own front door, let's leave a lasting mark by pouring into the next generation.

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, author Donna Snow joins host Elizabeth Pittman to discuss her newest Bible Study, Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua. Donna discusses why she chose to write about Joshua and what we can learn from his story. Get Donna's newest Bible Study at cph.org/joshua.   Show NotesJoshua was called into what is arguably one of the most intimidating leadership roles in the history of God's people. As he stood at the Jordan River looking into the land that God had promised, Joshua knew what awaited him—but he was strong and courageous, having faith that God was with him. In her new Bible Study, Donna Snow looks at the life of Joshua in in an eight-session, verse-by-verse format. During the episode, Donna reflects on why she chose Joshua, how we can relate to his study today, the connects she made to the Armor of God, how we can be strong and courageous in our everyday lives, and more. About the GuestA soul-stirring, engaging speaker, author, Bible teacher, and worship leader, Donna Snow has a passion for studying and teaching God's Word. Her clear, down-to-earth style encourages women of all ages to wholeheartedly love, serve, and live for Jesus Christ. Since launching Artesian Ministries in 2007, Donna has scratched out over 20 Bible studies and enjoys the incredible privilege of traveling throughout the U.S. and internationally to speak and teach where the Lord opens doors. Donna writes regularly on her blog, Hydrated Living, as she seeks to find beauty in the quiet and sacred in the chaos, treasuring that this path is a holy experience planned by God before the beginning of time. A native, life-long Texan, Donna fuels her incredible journey with the Word, coffee, chocolate, family, friends, and worship.

Think of a time when you felt afraid. Didn't you feel small, your abilities inadequate, your logic and reason insignificant? Joshua might have felt the same way as he faced crossing the Jordan River and capturing the land God promised the Israelites; but then God spoke to him saying, be strong and courageous because I will be with you. That promise of God's presence, which is itself the gift of courage, is still available to you today!I promise. How many of us have heard that statement but the promise became a broken promise. I promise that I will come to your game. I promise to be married to you forever. I promise it won't happen again. The hurt, pain, and discouragement are real. Can we trust anyone to fulfill their promises to us? The answer is, yes! Did you know that God will never break His promises to you? What are those promises that you can trust Him for? Join us for this series as we look at four promises from God that He makes to each one of us.Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST). Here are ways to connect with us!Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to say 'Yes!' to Jesus leading your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-358-6565 to find out more about getting baptized as an expression of your new faith. Text SERVE to 937-358-6565 to find a serve community to join that matches your skills and passions. Text PRAYER to 937-358-6565 to let us know how we can be praying for you!And if you would like to support The Valley Church financially, you can GIVE online via our website: www.thevalley.church/give.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: 1EBH3J7EM5DURCTO

“We want to make it hard for people to go to hell by making it easy for them to go to church so they can experience, know and follow Jesus.”Joshua 1:2-6 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanonmountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I willnot fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would givethem.Joshua 1:2a “Moses my servant is dead…1. THINK about the PAST.Joshua 1:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you tolead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. 2. Take ACTION TODAY.Isaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past andlooking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race andreceive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.BIG moves of God are almost always preceded by obedience to him in SMALL things.“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you willprobably be unhappy all the days of your life.”—Abraham MaslovThe greatest ENEMY to your calling is your COMFORT.ACTION is the preparation for the FUTURE PROMISE that God has for you.3. TRUST God for the FUTURE.Joshua 1:3-6 I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one willbe able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I waswith Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to theirancestors I would give them. What seems IMPOSSIBLE to me, is not remotely DIFFICULT with God.Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory inthe church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

What do GI Joe, He-Man, and Indiana Jones have to do with the Ark of the Covenant and Joshua's journey of faith? In this part 2 to our What's Next series, we dive into Exodus 25 and Joshua 1–10 to discover how God's presence leads us forward.Whether you're standing at the edge of your own Jordan River or facing a Jericho wall, it's time to:Pray like JoshuaActivate bold, audacious faithAsk for the impossibleAdvance with confidenceGive God the gloryGod has already seen your victory—now take the next step.#WhatsNext #AudaciousFaith #ArkOfTheCovenant #SunStandStill #FaithInAction

Pastor Dave emphasizes the significance of baptism in demonstrating one's faith rather than simply explaining it. He draws on the story of Jesus' baptism from the book of Mark, highlighting how Jesus did not need to repent but chose to be baptized to fulfill God's command and model obedience. The pastor encourages the congregation to live out their faith through actions, stating that true validation and blessings come after obedience to God's word. He concludes with a call to repentance and an invitation for those desiring to be baptized to step forward, reinforcing that God's love and acceptance are not contingent upon performance.Mark 1:1-15 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets:“Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,Who will prepare Your way before You.”3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;Make His paths straight.' ”4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11 Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel [f]of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God [g]is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Pastor Dave emphasizes the significance of baptism in demonstrating one's faith rather than simply explaining it. He draws on the story of Jesus' baptism from the book of Mark, highlighting how Jesus did not need to repent but chose to be baptized to fulfill God's command and model obedience. The pastor encourages the congregation to live out their faith through actions, stating that true validation and blessings come after obedience to God's word. He concludes with a call to repentance and an invitation for those desiring to be baptized to step forward, reinforcing that God's love and acceptance are not contingent upon performance.Mark 1:1-15 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets:“Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,Who will prepare Your way before You.”3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;Make His paths straight.' ”4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11 Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel [f]of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God [g]is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. Psalm 36:5 tells us, “Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” And it's so true—God is faithful. And I love telling other people about how faithful He's been to me. Now, it reminds me of the passage in Joshua 4, where the Israelites cross over the Jordan River. When God parted the waters, Joshua commanded one man from each one of the twelve tribes to pick up a stone from the bottom of the river. And on the other side, they piled up these stones up as a monument to God's faithfulness in preparing a way for them through the Jordan. As forgetful people, we need to do the same. We need to inscribe on our hearts the acts of faithfulness that God has done in our lives and boldly share them with others. And you know what? God will use them to open conversation. Visit whatsmystory.org for our free online testimony builder. Learn more at sharelife.today.

We learn from the scripture that we need to be like Joshua, and Joshua pursued the vision by faith.If we are going to take possession of our vision and our purpose in God, the things that God promises for us and to use us for. Then we are going to have to walk by faith and not by sight. The whole book of Joshua, which is the Old Testament's manual of spiritual warfare, gives us insight into how we are to take possession of our personal vision that God gives us for our purpose in Him, for His purpose of our life.For more Free books, Sunday teachings and bible studies, or to make a love offering, please visit us at: https://www.walkinginpower.orgThis program references scripture:Joshua 1 Joshua 3:10Joshua 4:18Dr. Bern Zumpano is a Pastor and Teacher of the Word of God who has authored several books on Spirit-filled living through relationship with Jesus Christ and walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit. Bern has not only been a born-again believer for nearly the past 40 years, but also dedicated 31 years of his life to the study and clinical practice of medicine and surgery in the fields of psychiatry and brain surgery. He has held medical school professorships in psychiatry and neurosurgery and worked in private practice in both areas. Bern has an immense background in understanding the physical body, as well as the soul - the mind, will, and emotions - not only from a medical standpoint but also from a spiritual standpoint. With his background and training, he has been led by the Holy Spirit to teach "the Deep Things of God" (1 Cor. 2:10) with an emphasis on Spiritual Warfare (Jer. 51:20), Breaking Generations' Curses (Ex. 20:5; Lev. 26:40-44), walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit (John 14:12; 1 Cor. 4:20; Luke 17:21) and "the Restoration of All Things" (Acts 3:21). We at Word of Faith Ministries International-Miami hope and pray that these teachings of the Holy Spirit through Bern will edify and regenerate your spirit to gain a deeper understanding of God's Word and His truths so you can have a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him. May God bless you all!!

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. April 23, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

There are moments when God brings us right up to the edge—where faith meets fear and action collides with uncertainty. The Jordan River wasn't calm that day. It was overflowing, dangerous, and impassable. And yet, God told Israel to walk into it. Not after it settled. Not after it made sense. He said, Step in now.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"…as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan... the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away." — Joshua 3:15-16 (ESV)There's a lesson here that cuts right to the heart of what it means to trust God. The waters didn't part until the priests' feet touched the edge. Obedience preceded the miracle. It wasn't the miracle that invited faith—it was faith that invited the miracle.You see, every one of us has a Jordan—something God is calling us to cross, even while it rages in front of us. Maybe it's leaving behind an addiction, starting that ministry, forgiving someone, or walking away from comfort into calling. And often, God doesn't give us the entire blueprint. He gives us a step. And He says, Go.This kind of faith isn't theoretical. It's wet, raw, and risky. It requires movement while fear whispers “Wait.” But God doesn't part the waters from a distance. He responds when we move.The Promised Land is not behind you. And it's not going to fall into your lap while you camp at the river's edge. Your Canaan begins with one thing: a step. Your Jordan is waiting.Question of the Day:What's your Jordan right now, and are you willing to step in even while the waters are wild?Let's Pray:Lord, I stand at the edge of what looks impossible. Give me the courage to step forward, trusting that You will make a way, even before I see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Daily Dose of Hope April 22, 2025 Day 2 of Week 4   Scripture – Mark 8:22-38   Prayer:  Holy and Merciful God, Thank you for a new day and thank you that your mercies are new every morning.  Help us, Lord, gather our scattered thoughts and focus on you and your Word.  In these next few moments of silence, help us be still and know that you are God...In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope.  Today, we are finishing up Mark 8.  There is a lot to cover so I'm going to do my best to do this text justice.   The portion from yesterday that we didn't get to cover was the healing of the blind man, verses 22-26.  This is the only miracle that Jesus does in stages.  I think we need to start by saying that Jesus didn't fail to heal in the first part and needed to try again.  Jesus could have healed him instantaneously if he chose to do so.  He had done it many times before.  Why not now?    We could probably draw a lot of different conclusions.  But what makes the most sense to me is that physical and spiritual healings often don't happen all at once.  They can be multi-step, gradual processes.  Jesus is at work in every single part.  Answers to prayers are the same way.  Sometimes, they come quickly and other times, they are given a little bit at a time.  Regardless, we trust Jesus.   After this healing, there is a pretty big shift in the chapter.  Jesus takes his disciples on a retreat of sorts up in Caesarea Philippi, in the northern part of Israel.  Maybe it's to get away from the crowds, maybe it's so they can speak more freely.  It was a quiet place at the headwaters of the Jordan River but also a place filled with idol worship and signs of Roman occupation everywhere.  And it's here that Jesus decides he is going to settle his identity with these men.    Jesus asks each of them, “Who do people say I am?”  And they list a few things.  Then, he asks them, “Who do you say I am?”  And it's Peter that speaks up, we can assume he was speaking for the disciples, and he says, “You are the Messiah, Son of the Living God.”  The term “Messiah” was the Hebrew word for God's anointed, it was a title.  Peter is saying you are the anointed one, chosen, set apart by God, the Messiah.    Throughout the Old Testament, there are many, many verses that point to the Messiah delivering the Hebrew people from captivity, from pagan kings.  The Jews expected the Messiah to deliver them from Roman occupation via military might.  That was the expectation.  The Christ, the Messiah is the one who God sent to deliver his people, to make things right for them – the one they had been waiting for hundreds of years.  When Peter says this, you are the Messiah, he doesn't quite understand how Jesus is going to deliver them.  No one really got it that the Messiah would be the one to deliver people, not from the Roman occupiers, but from their own sin.  When Peter calls Jesus the Messiah, he gets the title right.  But we soon find out, he got the meaning wrong.  He wanted Messiah to mean what he wanted it to mean.  At this point, the disciples still think this is going to be a very earthly kingdom and they will be sitting on 12 thrones.  And then we have Jesus saying that actually, I am going to Jerusalem and I will be rejected by the chief priests.  I am going to killed there and will rise again in three days.  And the Scripture says that Peter took Jesus aside and rebuked him.  Here is where we miss something significant in English.  In the Greek, this word rebuke is much stronger.  Peter is really laying into Jesus here, saying “This is not the way it's going to be.  This is not what we signed up for.”  Jesus doesn't miss a beat.  He rebukes Peter and makes that very famous statement, “Get behind me Satan.”  Peter doesn't understand that the ways of the world are not like the ways of God.  As much as I try to understand this, I think I'm definitely still learning. Jesus goes on to talk about what it means to really follow him.  (This is what I'm preaching on this Sunday so you are getting a sneak peek.)  Jesus actually expects his disciples to follow him on this path of suffering and death.  After telling them that they don't understand the mind of God, he says this very hard thing, Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.  Jesus is not asking for a small thing – he is asking for self-denial and cross-bearing.  What does this mean?  Basically, self-denial means our primary focus is not ourself and our own needs, our own pleasure, our own ambitions, our own desires, you get it.  Our primary focus becomes JESUS and his values, his Kingdom, what brings Jesus glory.  Bearing one's cross was and is a show of complete and utter submission. It was the condemned person in the Roman world that had to carry their cross before their own execution.  Thus, a call to bear one's cross as part of following Jesus is a call to be as submitted to Christ as the condemned criminal was to his death.  When Jesus says this, he's claiming authority. Following Christ means disowning the self and giving allegiance to him instead. And it means giving him allegiance down to the very depths of our being.   Some of you might think this doesn't sound very appealing.  The irony here is that the more we surrender to Jesus, the more of ourselves we yield to him, the more free and peaceful we become.  We are not our own.  We belong to Jesus and ultimately, that leads to hope, love, and freedom like no other.  How have you experienced this?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Through miraculous water crossings at the Red Sea and Jordan River, God showed His ability to make impossible paths possible. The post God Makes a Way appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. April 16, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

Numbers 34 describes the boundaries of the land Israel were to conquer and possess. The southern border was perpendicular to the lowest southern point of the Dead Sea. The western border was the Mediterranean Sea. The northern border was marked by a horizontal line from Mount Hor, believed by some to be near Hadrach, to the Mediterranean Sea. And the eastern border was marked by the Jordan River starting from Galilee at the Sea of Chinnereth, which is shaped like a harp and is so-called in the Hebrew language. Verses 16-29 describe the tribal chiefs, who would lead their tribe in the taking of their lands assigned by lot.Chapters 25-29 contain the proverbs of king Solomon which were transcribed by Hezekiah's scribes, as verse 1 of chapter 25 tells. Verses 2-7 are proverbs which instruct kings in their behaviour. Deuteronomy 17 verses 18-20 commands kings to make their own personal copy of the Law – possibly a transcription by the king of the book of Deuteronomy. Having copied that Law the king was to read from his book every day of his life. Verses 2-7 contain a cluster of proverbs to guide the king in ruling wisely. Verse 2 tells that God has concealed treasures in His Word for kings to unravel. We as prospective monarchs must apply our minds to this task. It will not only help us in ruling our own lives, but will assist others in understanding the keys to the Kingdom of our Sovereign, when He sends His Son to rule upon the earth. Verse 7 onwards contain many proverbs quoted in the New Testament. We have selected only a handful including one quoted quoted by our Lord Jesus Christ in one of his parables to the Pharisees when he had beef an invited guest. Verses 8-26 are proverbs about behaving in humility and avoiding the pitfalls of pride. Verses 8-10 advise agreeing with our neighbour speedily, which our Master addresses in his sermon on the mount. Verse 15 advises a patient use of the tongue if we are to be persuasive. Verses- 21 is a proverb that is used by the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:19-21. Verse 24 advises great care in the choice of a lifelong marriage partner. The chapter concludes with an appeal for self control.John 7 records an unannounced visit of Jesus to Jerusalem at the Feast of Booths ie Tabernacles. There was a division among the people, as to whether our Lord was a good man, or a deceiver of the people. Jesus arrives in the middle of the feast. Many were convinced that he was the Christ. Although officers from the Sanhedrin were sent to arrest Jesus they could not do so because his time had not yet come. Jesus prophesied to them of his ascent to heaven and the giving of the Holy Spirit. Some said that this was the prophet like Moses. Others rejected this idea just because our Lord was from Galilee. Jesus just like Jonah, also from Gath-Hepher in Galilee told his audience to consider the sign of the prophet Jonah. We have seen in our earlier studies that the sign had many levels of significance, but chiefly spoke of Jesus' resurrection.

When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River it was at flood stage. God will move and remove anything in your way, if you trust and let Him! Let's talk about it!!

After our family held a riverside memorial service for my father, we each selected a stone to help us remember him. His life had been a checkerboard of wins and losses, but we knew his heart was for us. My fingers traced my stone’s smooth surface and helped me hold him close. In Luke 19, Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, while the crowds waved palm branches, shouted Hosannas, and cheered, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (v. 38). In the Pharisees’ disdain of what they perceived to a blasphemous claim of messiahship, they ordered Jesus to tell the disciples to be quiet. Jesus replied, “If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out” (v. 40). The stones do cry out, in many ways. God used stones throughout the story of His love for us. Two rough-hewn stones carried ten chiseled commandments to tell us how to live (Exodus 34:1–2). Stones of remembrance piled by the Jordan River reminded generations of God’s provision and faithfulness (Joshua 4:8–9). The one rolled into place to contain Jesus’ body is the same one rolled away to show He had risen (Matthew 27:59–66; Luke 24:2). We “hear” this stone as it reminds us of Jesus’ words, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). Listen to the stones and lift your own voice along with them in praise to our loving Father.

On this edition of Parallax Views, Geoffrey Aronson, a noted analyst Middle East affairs and formerly the director of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, returns to discuss his latest Responsible Statecraft piece entitled "Israel's plan for Gaza is clear: 'Conquest, expulsion, settlement'". One of the key aspects of Geoffrey's analysis in said article is that Israel is currently pursuing a policy of "politicide", or, as he puts it, "destroying for all time any Palestinian hope for sovereignty west of the Jordan River." We'll be delving into elements of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that long predate the events of October 7th and what has transpired since. For example, Geoffrey will takes us back to 2005 when then Israeli Prime Minister evacuated Israeli settlers from Gaza. We'll also discuss the resurgent right-wing in Israel and its aims in Gaza, how the so-called "Day After" in Gaza is today, a brief excursion into what is happening in Syria and the weakness of Arab states (and what that means), and much, much more.

River Of Grace #RTTBROS #Nightlight River Of  Grace: Receiving and GivingScripture Reading: John 8:1-11 (KJV)"Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."---In this powerful scene from John's Gospel, we witness divine grace in action. The accusers came armed with stones and self-righteousness, demanding judgment. Yet Jesus responded with a grace that both convicted and liberated.Consider the contrast you've observed between the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. The Dead Sea receives the Jordan River's waters but has no outlet—it only takes in and never gives out. As a result, its waters become increasingly salty, making it impossible for most life to flourish. The Sea of Galilee, however, both receives and gives, allowing life to thrive within its waters.This natural example perfectly illustrates a spiritual principle: what God gives to us, He expects us to share with others. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, we read: "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."Grace, by its very nature, must flow outward. When we truly experience God's forgiveness and mercy, it transforms how we view and treat others. The forgiven woman in our passage wasn't told to go prove herself worthy of Jesus' mercy—she was simply instructed to "go, and sin no more." Her encounter with grace became the catalyst for transformation.Those who brought the woman to Jesus carried stones but left empty-handed, convicted by their own conscience. They had yet to understand that they too needed grace. Their hearts were like the Dead Sea—receiving God's blessings but failing to extend mercy to others.Jesus challenges us to examine our hearts with His penetrating question: Have I experienced God's grace in a rich enough way to express it to those around me? If I find myself quick to judge, slow to forgive, or resistant to showing mercy, perhaps I have not fully comprehended the depth of grace I've received.In Matthew 10:8, Jesus instructs his disciples: "Freely ye have received, freely give." Grace is not meant to terminate with us but to flow through us. When we grasp how much we've been forgiven, extending that same grace to others becomes not a burden but a natural response.Today, consider whether your life resembles the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilee. Are you merely receiving God's grace, or are you also allowing it to flow through you to others? Remember the woman caught in adultery and how a single encounter with Jesus' grace changed everything for her. That same transformative grace is available to us—and through us—today.

Do you have a rock collection? Have you ever wondered how rocks are made? Discover the amazing ways God created nature to make rocks, and hear Eryn's rockhounding adventure stories.Here's our trail map:How Is a Rock Made?What Are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks?What Is Rockhounding and How Can You Become a Rockhounder?What Does the Bible Say About Rocks?Episode Links:Order Eryn's book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Rock Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/fun-facts-about-rocks-for-kids/Plan Your Visit to the Family Adventure Days at the Creation Museum: CreationMuseum.org/family-daysDiscover God's wild and wonderful world with the Kids Answers magazine by Answers in Genesis: GetAnswers.org/kids Try CTCMath's simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askListen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no God but you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 (NCV)“The LORD is my rock, my protection, my Savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield and my saving strength, my defender.” Psalm 18:2 (NCV)“We will use these stones to build a memorial. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?' Then you can tell them, ‘They remind us that the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the LORD's Covenant went across.' These stones will stand as a memorial among the people of Israel forever.” Joshua 4:6-7 (NLT)“In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these rocks mean?' Tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan River on dry land. The Lord your God caused the water to stop flowing until you finished crossing it, just as the Lord did to the Red Sea. He stopped the water until we crossed it. The Lord did this so all people would know he has great power and so you would always respect the Lord your God.'” Joshua 4:21-24 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Rock: A solid object made from nature. Many are made from minerals.Mineral: A natural substance made from nature, such as from the earth's crust, but not made from living things. A mineral's atoms (tiny building blocks) are arranged in...

It’s the Passover holiday period and hopefully many people, Israelis and visitors, will be going up to the north of Israel. For the first time since the war started. And after a year and a half the kayaking is back in operation on the mighty Jordan River. Chen Malka of Kfar Blum Kayak told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that it’s a not-to-miss stop in a visit to the north. She said returning to the river in kayaks was also a symbol of the north coming back to life. (photo: Yossi Aloni) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Bakker Show welcomes the former President & CEO of The Jerusalem Post Global Group and a former Israeli tank commander, Moshe Bar-Zvi, founder of Start Again Ministries and financial advisor to global leaders, Bishop Jeffrey Larson, and former trauma nurse, product developer and entrepreneur, Lisa Hill! Our guests share about an exciting opportunity to be a part of supporting Israel through the Prayer Garden at Yardenit. Leave your legacy for Israel by sponsoring Jerusalem Stone bricks engraved with your family name. These stone walls are part of a beautiful memorial garden planned for reflection and prayer for the one million visitors a year that come to be baptized in the Jordan River at the same location where Jesus was baptised by John. See the *affiliate page for more information!

Joshua 1 NIV 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses

When life feels impossible—when you're trapped, overwhelmed, or walking through fire—God promises to make a way. In this powerful message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 43, showing how God meets us in life's most desperate moments. Just as He parted the Red Sea, stopped the Jordan River, and stood in the fiery furnace, He is with you through the waters and fire of your life.Whether you're facing family struggles, financial hardship, a scary diagnosis, or spiritual burnout, God knows your name, sees your pain, and has a plan to rescue you. This sermon will encourage you to trust God's presence and power, even when the odds feel stacked against you. Because when things seem impossible—God makes a way.

Does it seem like the world rejects God's message? This is not new. Today we'll look at the beginning of Elishah's ministry and see that his message was rejected from his first day. Yet we'll also see that this was the very work that God had called him to do. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    The podcast begins by taking us back to 1 Kings 19 when Elijah met Elisha on his way home from Mount Sinai. What happened at the end of that passage?  2.    The podcast explained that Elisha's plowing with 12 oxen reflected a custom where the local farmers would all farm together in rows. In this instance, it was 12 rows. What do you think was the significance of the fact that Elijah let 11 farmers pass before calling Elisha into the Lord's work? What does Elisha do at the end of that passage to indicate that he was “all in” with serving the Lord?  3.    Going on to 2 Kings 2, the podcast mentioned that the “Sons of the Prophets” were students at the “School of the Prophets.” This school had branches in Gilgal (vs. 1), Bethel (vs 3) and Jericho (vs 5). What do these verses indicate about the relationship that Elisha already had with this school? How does 1 Kings 19 help us understand this dynamic?  4.    What was the significance of Elijah parting the Jordan River in verse 8? How about verse 14? When did a similar miracle happen in the past? According to verse 7, how many people witnessed this miracle? How did they respond to Elisha later in verse 15? 5.    In verses 9 & 10, what did Elisha ask Elijah for? The podcast discussed some possible reasons for this request. Why do you think that Elisha would have asked for such a thing? What did this request show us about the heart of Elisha?  6.    What happened to Elijah in verses 10 & 11? What was the significance of this event?  7.    According to verse 19, what was the situation at Jericho? How did Elisha rectify that situation? What principles can we glean from how God's people ought to be a blessing to the community around them?  8.    On the heels of Elisha blessing Jericho, he then went to Bethel in verse 23. What was the people's reaction to him there?  9.    In verse 24, the Lord sends two bears to attack this crowd. How many were killed? How does that fact help us understand the size of this crowd? Since Bethel was also home to one of the “Schools of the Prophets” what might this youth's hostility to Elisha indicate about the general opinion of the townspeople about the Lord's prophets? 10.    Considering that this is still the beginning of Elisha's ministry, what does this event indicate that Elisha should expect from his service to the Lord? What do you think would go into Elijah's success in laboring among these people?  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 8 Scripture - Matthew 24:15 - Matthew 25:13 Luke 21, Mark 13 and Matthew 24-25 all have the story of Jesus' Mt. Olivet Discourse with His disciples. In today's opening verses in Matthew 24:15ff, we hear Jesus answering the questions we left off with last week.   The two questions the disciples asked Jesus:     1.    When will these things you are telling us happen to the temple     2.    What will be the sign of your return They are thinking that these two questions coincide one with the other…. As we now know - that was not the case.   Jesus is giving a forewarning of what would befall Jerusalem. (The fall happened in the year 70AD when the Roman General Titus laid siege to Jerusalem and ultimately leveled it to the ground.) Jesus' answer contains responses for both the questions.  The Abomination that causes Desolation - three options of what this might be were shared last week - but only one seems to fit the time frame: An event in winter 67/68AD -  the temple was profaned by Jewish insurgents. Pastor reads about the event from Josephus' writing: The Jewish War.  During this event the insurgents caused division within the Jewish community.  It's a good possibility that this event caused believers in Jesus in the city of Jerusalem to begin fleeing the city by those who took Jesus' words literally. They left because they could see what was coming and Jesus had warned them about what was coming. They fled across the Jordan River and they were protected from the siege by Titus which began shortly after the insurgent uprising.  Those who fled were protected from all that followed.  Over 1 million people died in the siege of Jerusalem. In Luke 21:20-24 we read: “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” UNTIL THE TIMES OF THE GENTILES ARE FULFILLED - This passage in Luke has been fulfilled in our day.  Pastor shares a brief history of the city of Jerusalem from 70AD to the mid 20th century of when the city of Jerusalem was dominated by gentiles. Romans Byzantines Persians Byzantines Crusaders Ottoman Turks WWI British control WWII - The Jewish people were given a homeland in 1948 Six Day War - 1967 City of Jerusalem came under control of the Jewish people and has remained in their control in an uneasy peace. THIS IS SOMETHING JESUS SAID AND IT WAS FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE TIME. "The times of the gentiles are fulfilled"... what does that mean?  Does that refer simply to gentile control of Jerusalem? Or does it mean far more? Romans 9, 10, and 11 talk about the Jewish people returning to the Messiah. When they return to Him - the end comes!  We don't know the day or hour - but He tells us when we see these things happening, look up because our redemption is drawing near. Jesus' final return will be like lightening filling the sky. He will come on cloud in great glory! As the discourse continues in Matthew 24 - 25 we read about the following:     ⁃    Fig Tree Imagery - Jesus prophesies that the end is near when we again see Israel beginning to flourish then we know “summer is near” (the end is coming)     ⁃    Jesus says, “This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.”  THIS GENERATION - generation in Greek has multiple meanings - one meaning refers to “this people” the other to “this nation” and in Aramaic (Jesus' language of the day) the word for generation and the word for nation are the same word. It may well be that what Jesus is declaring is that the Jewish people will not come to an end - they will survive. And they have.     ⁃    Judgement by fire     ⁃    Be awake!     ⁃    Do not grow weary in doing what is right     ⁃    Follow Jesus - receive Him as King, Savior and Lord     ⁃    Last days and times will be difficult - so we are called to walk close to God     ⁃    Then Jesus shares several parables to emphasize what He has been teaching.     ⁃    The Parable of the Ten Virgins - Be ready for Jesus' return.  Pastor shares what Jewish weddings were like in Jesus' day and how knowing that brings insight to this parable to be encouraged to be awake and to be ready for Christ's return. Join us next time as we continue with the story of “Up to Jerusalem” as Jesus travels to the cross. Our website –  https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries.  Up to Jerusalem is part four of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

Wednesday evening message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. April 2, 2025The Jordan River Rules: The same God who led you out will lead you on by Robert J. MorganForty years after the Red Sea experience, God divided the swollen waters of the Jordan River and led His people into the Promised Land He had prepared for them.God intends for you to go forward. Everything so far in your life—including your Red Sea moments of crisis—is simply God's preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences because of God's help. Now it's time to move onward toward all the promises He has given you—the Promised Land of a rewarding future.https://www.robertjmorgan.com/jordanriverrules/

We invite you to listen in as co-host Abby Bailey shares on the long reaching, generational blessings of God. It may feel like a small, unseen step into your Jordan River as you cross over in faith into your Promised Land that God has for you. Join us as we encourage and bolster your faith to experience God for yourself and for future generations.

The Exodus Way E8 — Before the arrival of Jesus, Israelites already viewed their current circumstances and hopes for God's salvation through the lens of the Exodus. This is why the gospel authors tell the story of Jesus with language that points back to the main beats of the Exodus story. In this first episode of two on the gospels, Jon and Tim explore the many Exodus hyperlinks found in the stories of Jesus' birth, his baptism in the Jordan River, his testing in the wilderness, and his public ministry in Galilee. CHAPTERSThe Exodus Way in the Life of Jesus (0:00-5:42)Comparing Jesus and Moses' Birth Stories (5:42-19:45)Jesus' Baptism, Testing in the Wilderness, and “Saving” People (19:45-39:32)Jesus' Transfiguration on the Mountain Compared to Moses at Sinai (39:32-51:58)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESText & Texture by Michael FishbaneYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Nimbus” by Toonorth“Lost Love” by Toonorth“Effervescent” by ToonorthBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Moreover, the Lord said to Job,2 Shall he who would find fault with the Almighty contend with Him? He who disputes with God, let him answer it.3 Then Job replied to the Lord:4 Behold, I am of small account and vile! What shall I answer You? I lay my hand upon my mouth.5 I have spoken once, but I will not reply again—indeed, twice [have I answered], but I will proceed no further.6 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, saying,7 Gird up your loins now like a man; I will demand of you, and you answer Me.8 Will you also annul (set aside and render void) My judgment? Will you condemn Me [your God], that you may [appear] righteous and justified?9 Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?10 [Since you question the manner of the Almighty's rule] deck yourself now with the excellency and dignity [of the Supreme Ruler, and yourself undertake the government of the world if you are so wise], and array yourself with honor and majesty.11 Pour forth the overflowings of your anger, and look on everyone who is proud and abase him;12 Look on everyone who is proud and bring him low, and tread down the wicked where they stand [if you are so able, Job].13 [Bury and] hide them all in the dust together; [and] shut them up [in the prison house of death].14 [If you can do all this, Job, proving yourself of divine might] then will I [God] praise you also [and acknowledge that] your own right hand can save you.15 Behold now the behemoth (the hippopotamus), which I created as I did you; he eats grass like an ox.16 See now, his strength is in his loins, and his power is in the sinews of his belly.17 He moves his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are twisted together [like a rope].18 His bones are like tubes of bronze; his limbs [or ribs] are like bars of iron.19 [The hippopotamus] is the first [in magnitude and power] of the works of God [in animal life]; [only] He Who made him provides him with his [swordlike tusks, or only God Who made him can bring near His sword to master him].20 Surely the mountains bring him food, where all the wild animals play.21 He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reeds in the marsh.22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade; the willows of the brook compass him about.23 Behold, if a river is violent and overflows, he does not tremble; he is confident, though the Jordan [River] swells and rushes against his mouth.24 Can any take him when he is on the watch, or pierce through his nose with a snare?FAITHBUCKS.COM

734 I will give you every place where you set your foot, A Guided Christian Meditation on Joshua 1:1-3 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect wi h the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving jor anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Joshua 1 NIV 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses ESV 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. Meditation on Scripture: The reflection I have here is more a human one than a theological one. Joshua was given a difficult task. He was commanded to lead the Israelites after the death of Moses. I cannot imagine how difficult it would be to follow in his footsteps. Moses is still considered one of the greatest prophets in history. Imagine carrying the weight of leading such a large group of people who had so recently spent 40 years wandering in the desert. Did Joshua deserve to lead the people? Was he enough to the task There are times in our lives when we are called to do very difficult things. In those moments we can wrestle with an interesting set of extremes. Part of us doubts our ability to handle it all. I suspect there have been many such circumstances in your life. It seems like a consistent message from the world is that you are enough. On a human level I understand the desire for that though but when it comes down to it, that might miss an important element. We are enough when aligned with the creator of the universe.  To answer the question about Joshua, I would suggest that Joshua in and of himself obviously did not deserve the role he was given. In his own strength he would not have been enough to do what God needed him to do. The other side of the question is that God picked him, so in that sense he did deserve it, not based on his own goodness but the choice of the Lord.  Similarly you have been called and chosen for your time and your station in life. I trust that God will empower you to do those things you have been called to. I firmly believe that God empowers those he calls. As you look at the difficulties you have faced and will face in life know this, wether you deserve to succeed on your own is a completely irrelevant question. The fact is you have been chosen by the almighty and will be able to do EVERYTHING that God asks of you if you learn how to rely on God.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

Enoch is the only human in history, as far as we know, tasked with delivering God's judgment to a group of rebellious angels. This week, we discuss Enoch's mission to the fallen Watchers. We note that he was called by loyal Watchers—which suggests that “Watcher” is a class or rank of supernatural being, some of which are still faithful to God (as in Daniel 4)—to announce God's punishment to the rebels: No peace, no forgiveness, and they would see the destruction of their sons, the giant Nephilim. It is interesting to note that Azazel (or Asael) was singled out in 1 Enoch 13 for the forbidden knowledge he taught humanity. The fallen Watchers then commissioned Enoch to take a petition to God on their behalf, asking for forgiveness for themselves and the Nephilim. However, there was nothing in the petition about the children of Adam and Eve who had suffered so greatly because of the Watchers' transgressions. God rejected the plea of the fallen Watchers, which was summarized in a document called The Book of the Words of Truth and the Reprimand of the Watchers Who Were from of Old.  We also discuss the geographic clues in this section of Enoch, which place the action in the Upper Galilee, near the ancient city of Dan and a waterfall identified by one scholar as the Ayun Stream, one of the sources of the Jordan River, near the village of Metula in the northernmost part of Israel. (We plan to take our Israel tour there in October—more details at GilbertHouse.org/travel). Question of the week: How could Jesus be our perfect sacrifice if God “made him to be sin” (2 Cor. 5:21)? Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821) Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship JOIN US AND SPECIAL GUEST CARL TEICHRIB IN ISRAEL! Our next tour of Israel is October 19–30, 2025 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information and to reserve your place, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the right-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

The entire surface of the earth is broken up into pieces bounded by massive cracks called faults. Join Todd and Paul as they chat with geologist Ryan Thompson about these massive cracks and how they relate to earthquakes, the Flood, and even the Holy Land! Why does the Jordan River flow where it does? Find out on this episode of Let's Talk Creation!Send questions to podcast@coresci.orgSupport the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.orgJoin Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreportsEmail us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website:https://coresci.org/  BiblicalCreation Trust Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter:https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website:https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect orhttps://biblicalcreationtrust.org

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!What happens when pride confronts the simplicity of God's healing? The ancient story of Naaman washing in the Jordan River provides a powerful metaphor for our Lenten journey and approach to confession.We're approaching the halfway mark of Lent, and today's reflection invites us into a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Penance through the lens of Naaman's healing. This Syrian general, accustomed to honor and recognition, initially rejected the prophet's simple instruction to wash in the Jordan seven times. His indignation mirrors our own resistance to spiritual practices that seem too humble to bring transformation. Yet when he finally submitted, complete healing followed.This narrative brilliantly illuminates how we should approach confession – not with reluctance or skepticism, but with the faith St. John Vianney describes as recognizing "God present in the priest," the hope that believes in God's pardoning grace, and the charity that places in our hearts regret for having offended divine love. The daily examination of conscience becomes our practical tool for preparation, helping us identify patterns that reveal the shape of our soul and highlighting areas needing correction.As St. Padre Pio reminds us, the Lord awaits us with "infinite tenderness" in the Sacrament of Penance. If your Lenten practices have faltered, now is the perfect moment to renew your commitment. Incorporate a nightly examination into your routine, work against your predominant fault, and approach confession with humility. The healing waters of God's mercy are waiting – will you step in?Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today's readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 3-6; 1 Cor 4 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, dear friends! I'm so glad to have you join me on day 78 of our journey through the scriptures. Today, we're diving into the vibrant stories found in the book of Joshua, chapters 3 to 6, and ending with rich reflections from First Corinthians chapter 4. In our reading, we witness the Israelites led by Joshua, crossing into the Promised Land and experiencing incredible acts of God, like the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River and the fall of Jericho. As we explore First Corinthians, we reflect on Paul's insights about the kingdom of God and the humility and love that define it. Through prayer and scripture, we'll delve into the profound message that it's not about pretentious power but about the selfless love embodied by Christ. So, get ready to be inspired and encouraged in your faith journey today. Let's embark on this spiritual adventure together! TODAY'S DEVOTION: The kingdom of God is marked not by the grandeur and power of earthly empires but by the humble, self-giving love of Christ. In Paul's writing to the Corinthians, he emphasizes that God's kingdom is not about pretentious speech or human power. Instead, it is expressed through God's self-giving, radically forgiving, co suffering love. This is so contrary to the way we often view power and success, yet it's precisely where the true strength of the kingdom lies. Think for a moment about Jesus, the King of this kingdom, who comes riding on a donkey's colt, crowned with thorns, appearing defeated on the cross. But it is in this very act of humility and sacrifice that Christ conquers death and reconciles us to God. There is no pretense, no arrogance—only love, pure and sacrificial. As we follow Jesus, let's allow the Lamb of God to lead us deeper into this kingdom life. Let's rid ourselves of all pretense and ambition to build our own empires. Instead, embrace the self giving love that defines God's kingdom. It's a love that is radically forgiving and always willing to suffer alongside others. This kingdom life calls us away from the lures of earthly power and invites us into a life characterized by forgiveness, humility, and love. It's a transformation that affects our soul deeply, extending out to our families and communities. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. 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The Exodus Way E5 — By the time we get to the scroll of Joshua, the Israelites are preparing to enter the land of promise. But we quickly discover a reverse Exodus happening in the narrative. The Canaanite kings—who are depicted as new pharaohs—assemble with armies to meet Israel on the other side of the Jordan River. And in the midst of the story, a Canaanite woman in Jericho actually shows more faith than anyone! Then in the following scroll of Judges, the identity of the pharaohs shifts again—this time to the Israelites, who enslave themselves due to their own corruption and injustice. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss how Joshua and Judges hyperlink back to the Exodus Way narrative theme, while also pointing to a coming Messianic leader who can lead us out of exile, through the wilderness, and into a true land of inheritance.CHAPTERSRecap of the Theme So Far (0:00-6:50)The Surprising Story of Rahab (6:50-20:15)Canaanite Kings as the New Pharaohs in Joshua (20:15-41:09)Israelites as the New Pharaohs in Judges (41:09-49:40)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESBerit Olam: Joshua by L. Daniel HawkJoshua in 3-D: A Commentary on Biblical Conquest and Manifest Destiny by L. Daniel HawkEvery Promise Fulfilled: Contesting Plots in Joshua by L. Daniel HawkYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC“Mario Kart” by SwuM“Self Luv” by SwuM“Reflect” by SwuM & BennoBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.