Podcasts about Lazarus

In this message, Pastor Chad Veach shares a deeply moving sermon titled “Everything's Better When You're Here,” wrapping up the “We Want You Here” series with a powerful word from John chapter 11. Through the story of Lazarus, we see how Jesus brings not only resurrection power but also compassionate presence. Before He raised Lazarus, Jesus wept. He showed us that His presence is everything even before the miracle. Pastor Chad challenges us to stop living numb and start leaning into healing. Whether you're walking through grief, loss, or uncertainty, this message reminds you: Jesus shows up first with presence, then with power. Don't pursue results pursue relationship. And when Jesus is in the room, everything gets better. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

In this message from John 11, we're joined by Pastor Diego Araya from Comunidad Nexo in Costa Rica, one of South's Global Partners, as we sit with the story of Lazarus and the stunning claim Jesus makes about Himself as the resurrection and the life. As we watch Martha and Mary wrestle with grief, disappointment, and hope, we're invited to see how Jesus speaks into our own fears about death and the unknown. This sermon reminds us that Jesus doesn't just offer healing; He calls us from death to life and reshapes the way we see our future, inviting us to trust Him, live without fear, and share the hope found in Christ.

Lazarus Raised from the Dead - 30-Day Gospel Reading Challenge - Day 15 (John 11:1-44) by Shawn Ozbun

Today, we deep-dive into the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Ruler (Luke 16:19-31) in order to answer the following question: Did Jesus believe that hell was temporary or forever? What the Bible Actually Says About Hell, Part 4. That You May Know Him, Episode 284.

Pastor Shaun continues our series with one of his favorite Jesus stories, the story of Lazarus, which showed that Jesus was fully God and fully man.

In this episode, we explore John 11:1–16, where Jesus learns that His friend Lazarus is gravely ill. Despite the urgency, He waits before traveling to Bethany, revealing a deeper purpose behind Lazarus's sickness and foreshadowing God's glory. We dive into the disciples' confusion, Thomas's bold resolve, and the profound lessons about faith, timing, and trust in the face of death. Join us as we unpack this powerful passage and see how it sets the stage for one of Jesus's most miraculous signs.

Send us a textWhat if fear of death faded because your days were already counted by a good God? We open with the startling comfort that our months are “with” Him, then follow Job's gritty example of faith that argues, pleads, and still rests. This isn't fatalism dressed up as theology; it's intimacy that changes how we face pain. When suffering hits, we learn to pray by God's character—reminding Him of promises, mercy, and patience—not to twist His arm, but to steady our hearts.We also take on a deep question that shapes how you see salvation: does God simply foresee, or does He purpose? We challenge the idea that foreknowledge is mere foresight down time's corridor. If God chooses because we would one day choose Him, grace becomes a response to our virtue. Instead, we argue that foreknowledge is fore-love—God setting His affection before we existed—so He can declare the end because He ordained the means. That's why Job's trust isn't blind; it's anchored. And it's why Lazarus isn't a cute story, but a living parable of regeneration: dead souls don't deliberate; Christ calls and life begins.From there, we press into depravity, free will, and the popular appeal of prevenient grace. If grace only restores a neutral will so everyone gets a “chance,” the cross becomes a provision without a people, and certainty evaporates. The will and its choices aren't identical; a will acts within a nature, and a fallen nature can only choose like a fallen nature. Regeneration is God's initiative, not our momentum. That truth doesn't erase agency; it makes faith possible. Known and held by an unchanging love, we learn to trust on purpose, pray with bold humility, and face our numbered days without dread.If this conversation challenged or comforted you, follow the show, share it with a friend who's wrestling with sovereignty and suffering, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Your story might help someone else learn to trust.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

In Hell, Part 2, Pastor Craig Stephens and Pastor Josh Slautterback walk through Jesus' sobering parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, unpacking what it reveals about hell, eternity, and our response today. Rather than focusing on fear or speculation, this conversation centers on the relational separation from God that defines hell and the choices that shape our spiritual direction. Drawing insights from thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Tim Keller, the episode explores idolatry, repentance, and why understanding hell actually deepens our appreciation for God's love and fuels the urgency of sharing the gospel. This is an honest, thoughtful conversation for anyone wrestling with what Jesus taught about judgment, mercy, and eternity.

From mockery to global mourning, the last 30 years of David Bowie's life were a creative whirlwind of hits, misses, films and side projects that culminated in two remarkable albums in the years before his death in 2016. Alexander Larman joins us to convince you buy his new Bowie biography, Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie, and he only has 15 minutes to do it.Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClubBuy Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie at our Bookshop.org shop. Support authors, indie bookshops and us!UK Link: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16621/9781917923446US Link: https://bookshop.org/a/118682/9798897100804Visit our Bookshop with books from all of our guests via the links below:(UK) https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/15MinuteBookClub(US) https://bookshop.org/shop/15MinuteBookClubPatreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClubWatch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_ClubBuy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Support authors, indie bookshops and us!UK Link: US Link: Visit our Bookshop with books from all of our guests via the links below:(UK) https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/15MinuteBookClub(US) https://bookshop.org/shop/15MinuteBookClub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Weekly, Jay Ewing is joined by Mark Wicks for a thoughtful conversation through John 11, the story of Lazarus. Why did Jesus wait when the one He loved was sick? What does it mean when God doesn't move according to our expectations? And how does the resurrection of Lazarus shape our hope today? This episode explores the tension of delay, grief, and misunderstanding—and the powerful truth that God reveals His glory even through death. As the story unfolds, we're reminded that Jesus is not only compassionate and present in suffering, but that He is also the One who brings dead things back to life. If Jesus can raise Lazarus, and if He can raise Himself, then resurrection hope is not just for the future—it changes how we live and trust God now.

Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on Jesus bringing living hope to Martha and Mary after their brother Lazarus died. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Daniel Páscoa on Unsplash The post Whoever Believes in Me — John 11:17–27 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

In this episode of The Weekly, Jay Ewing is joined by Mark Wicks for a thoughtful conversation through John 11, the story of Lazarus. Why did Jesus wait when the one He loved was sick? What does it mean when God doesn't move according to our expectations? And how does the resurrection of Lazarus shape our hope today? This episode explores the tension of delay, grief, and misunderstanding—and the powerful truth that God reveals His glory even through death. As the story unfolds, we're reminded that Jesus is not only compassionate and present in suffering, but that He is also the One who brings dead things back to life. If Jesus can raise Lazarus, and if He can raise Himself, then resurrection hope is not just for the future—it changes how we live and trust God now.

Send us a textWhat if sin's loudest roar is really its last gasp? We explore sanctification as a gift, not a grind—where reconciliation with God is settled by Christ, and the mess that remains becomes the classroom of grace. Through the lens of Job, we face guilt, silence, and struggle with open eyes and honest hearts, pushing back against shallow fixes and false confessions that burden rather than heal.We dig into that razor-sharp line from Job 14:4—“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one.”—and let it dismantle the myth of self-salvation. If we are unclean, we cannot manufacture purity. That's why grace isn't a supplement; it's the source. From there we trace the implications: total depravity, sovereign grace, election, effectual calling, and perseverance. Not as cold labels, but as the living logic of the gospel that keeps Christ at the center and makes real life possible when we feel small, overwhelmed, or unseen.Along the way, we talk about confession as communal medicine, God's discipline as love, and the strange mercy of divine silence—like Jesus waiting for Lazarus—timed to reveal a deeper glory. Job's integrity becomes a model for prayer: tell the truth, reject false guilt, and wait with hope. We hold space for honest lament and real comfort, pointing to the only one who brings clean from unclean—the Lord Jesus Christ.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a rating and review to help more people find these conversations. What line from Job or the gospels has reshaped your trust in God?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

JOHN 12:14-36 - LET HIM FOLLOW ME - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 12:14-36 "Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion;Behold, your King is coming,Sitting on a donkey's colt.”16 His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.17 Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. 18 For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!”The Fruitful Grain of Wheat20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.23 But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much [a]grain. 25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.Jesus Predicts His Death on the Cross27 “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name.”Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”29 Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to Him.”30 Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 And I, if I am [b]lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” 33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.34 The people answered Him, “We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever; and how can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?”35 Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

A conversation with Michael Lazarus about his recent book, "Absolute Ethical Life: Aristotle, Hegel, and Marx" (Stanford University Press).

Jack continues our series Second Wind with the story of Lazarus. A man that was no doubt a "dead man", but through the power of God is brought back to life. But what was left in the tomb when he was called out?

Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to finally welcome Andre Lazarus to the show. Andre is a somatic intimacy guide and a widely recognized voice in conversations around relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection, and his work brings such a grounded, compassionate perspective to intimacy. You may also recognize him from the UK series Virgin Island, where he helped reframe intimacy as something rooted in consent, curiosity, and connection. I have been looking forward to this conversation for a long time, and I am genuinely thrilled to finally welcome Andre onto the show.In this episode:What somatic intimacy work is and how it differs from talk based approachesHow safety, consent, and curiosity create the foundation for meaningful intimacyWhat surrogate partner work is and how it supports therapeutic goalsWhat it can look like to rebuild safety within your own bodySimple embodied practices that help people feel more present and groundedHow curiosity can soften shame and open new pathways to connectionThe role of intentional communication and regular relationship check insWhy connection compassion and presence are essential parts of intimacyThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!Connect with AndreInstagram: @ComingCloserwithAndreWebsite: Coming-Closer.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

The sermon centers on the profound moment when Jesus wept at Lazarus's tomb, revealing not only His deep emotional connection to human suffering but also His sorrow over the spiritual blindness and unbelief that permeate humanity. Through the lens of John 11:35, it emphasizes that Jesus' tears were not merely for Lazarus but for the broader tragedy of people who hear God's voice yet fail to believe, trapped in despair, religious routine, or self-reliance. The message underscores that God's timing is perfect, His power is sufficient, and His call to life is always available—even when circumstances seem hopeless. It calls listeners to respond in faith, to reject the voices of despair and unbelief, and to embrace the transformative power of Christ's resurrection life, which is both present and eternal. Ultimately, the sermon invites a personal, heartfelt response: to admit spiritual death, believe in Christ's sacrifice, and declare Him Lord, trusting that God will unwrap and set free those who hear His voice.

In this message, Pastor Camilo Buchanan teaches from the story of Lazarus, reminding us that nothing we go through is wasted and that God can use even the hardest seasons for His glory as we learn to trust Him more deeply.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike enjoy the story of Lazarus' resuscitation in John 11:1-44. For several reasons found within this narrative, Ronn recommended that original readers would have been tempted to regard Lazarus as the "disciple that Jesus loved" referred to in later stories of John. A key element in this story, of course, was Martha's belief that Lazarus would "rise again in the resurrection" (11:24), offering a chance to talk about death and resurrection beliefs within 2nd Temple Judaism. Did the crowd expect Jesus to literally "be the resurrection and the life"? Apparentliy not—until Lazarus heard his name attached to the invitation to come out of the tomb! The conversation closes with personal application of this story to our understanding and hopes for eternal life.

We often see life through the lens of our expectations rather than God's reality. In John 16 and John 12, we encounter Jesus preparing His disciples for the most confusing week of their lives—Holy Week. Despite Jesus explicitly telling them He would leave for a little while but return, despite witnessing Lazarus raised from the dead just days earlier, the disciples still scattered in confusion when the crucifixion came. Why? Because they saw what they expected to see, not what God was actually doing. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey—fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy—not as the conquering warrior they wanted, but as the sacrificial lamb they needed. He entered through the same gate where Passover lambs were brought for sacrifice, symbolizing His true mission. The crowd's 'Hosanna' quickly turned to 'Crucify Him' when their expectations weren't met. This challenges us profoundly: Are we missing what God is doing in our lives because He's not meeting our expectations? Are we worshiping Jesus for what He can do for us, or for who He truly is? Jesus uses the powerful image of a seed that must die to produce fruit—what looks like the end is actually the beginning. When God buries things in our lives, He's not destroying them; He's planting them for resurrection. We must ask ourselves: Do we have good expectations or great expectations? Can we trust that God's disappointments are appointments with something greater?

In his final sermon with C.C.C., Caleb Buddemeyer preaches “The God Who Weeps,” reflecting on John 11 and the story of Lazarus. This message points us to a Savior who enters fully into human sorrow, who stands with us in grief, and who is not unmoved by loss. Jesus does not rush past pain or explain it away—He weeps. You are invited us to trust a God who is present in our suffering and faithful to bring hope beyond it.

John 1:4-13 – The Light of the World Please turn in your Bibles to John 1:4-13. We started this new series in the Gospel of John two weeks ago. Remember the 5 “J”s of John. John, the apostle who is the author; Jews who were John's primary audience; Jerusalem where much of the setting took place; Jesus, of course, the focus of the book; and Jehovah – the emphasis that Jesus is God in the flesh. Then last week, we jumped in to verses 1-3. John's Gospel account doesn't begin with Jesus' genealogy nor the angels announcing of his coming, nor his birth in a manger. No, rather, John begins much earlier. He goes back to creation itself - the beginning of time. He reveals that Jesus is the very Word of God. He has always been and continues to be God. He is One with the Father and the Spirit. He has always existed. He is Christ, through whom God created all things. He begins there because he wants his readers to know that Jesus is truly God and creator. That brings us to verses 4-13. Instead of focusing on Christ's identity, we now learn about his purpose. The Word, who is Christ, is the light of the world. You'll hear that in our text. As I read, you will also hear a reference to a John. This John is not the Apostle John, but rather John the Baptist. He was sent by God to testify to Christ. Let's now come to God's Word Reading of John 1:4-13 Prayer Light is essential for life. I think you would agree with me.Without light, we cannot see. It exposes reality and reveals our surroundings. It purifies and penetrates. Light carries information across galaxies. The light of the sun warms the earth and perks us up. It gives energy to plants and trees. Really countless organisms use light to sustain life. It's no wonder that light is used in Scripture to illustrate God and his goodness and purity. And it's no wonder that darkness, the absence of light, illustrates sin and evil. That's because we intuitively know what light is. We understand it's illuminating nature. When it is dark outside and we need to walk or drive somewhere, we know we need light to see where we are going. We understand that evil and unrighteousness often happens in the dark. Take the Psalms for example. God's Word is described as being a light to our path. Elsewhere, God is described as being light. In our call to worship, we read that “The Lord is our light and our salvation, whom shall we fear?” We're also told in the Psalms that blessed are those that walk in the light of the Lord. And in them, we're given the contrast between light and darkness. God's light dawns in the darkness for the upright. And that is just the Psalms. So, when we get to John 1 and we read in these verses about the Word being the light of men and the darkness not overcoming it… and John the Baptist witnessing to Christ's light, we can understand it. The light of truth and righteousness in contrast to the darkness of sin and evil. We are to see the light of Christ and walk in his light. By the way, we are still in the opening verses of John's Gospel. We call this John's prologue. He's setting the stage by revealing the various themes in his book. And one of those themes is light. It's actually one of the apostle John's favorite themes. He speaks of light not just in this book but also his three letter and in the book of Revelation. In your bulletin on page 4, you'll see an outlin. We'll consider 3 things about this light. #1. The Revealing and Overpowering Light of Christ (verses 4-5) #2. Witnessing to the Light of Christ (verses 6-8) And #3. Receiving and Rejecting the Light of Christ (verses 9-13) 1. The Revealing and Overpowering Light of Christ (verses 4-5) Again, number 1 - the revealing and overpowering light of Christ. As John continues to reveal who this Word of God is, he says this in verse 4: “in him was life.” Prepositions are important. The preposition used here is “in” and not “through.” “In him was life.” It's speaking of Christ's life. It's not talking about the flesh and blood life of Jesus' human nature nor is it talking about our life in him. Rather, it's talking about Jesus' divine nature. We know that from the next few words. His life was shining forth and was penetrating the darkness. So the life spoken of here is Christ's being and existence as God. Notice it's the same verb that we considered last week - “was”. It's imperfect active. Christ's life always was and continues to be. I like how one commentator described Christ's life:  "[it] refers to the fulness of God's essence, his glorious attributes: holiness, truth, …love, omnipotence, sovereignty. This full, blessed life is said to have been present in the Word and this from all eternity…" It is that life – the fulness of God in Christ – which is the light of men. And it makes sense. Christ's righteousness and holiness and truth and love is our light. It is the source of light for all humanity. I mentioned that this theme is all through this book. Let me highlight three instances. ·      In chapter 3, Jesus said, "the light has come into the world, but people loved darkness rather than the light because their works are evil." In those verses he goes on to describe what it means to walk in the light. ·      In chapter 8, the most famous one, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" ·      And in chapter 12, Jesus said, "while you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light" In these different passages, Jesus is calling us to #1 see his light; #2 believe his light and #3 walk in his light. As we work our way through John, we'll have plenty of time to consider all the aspects of light applied to Jesus, but as an introduction, verses 4-5, give us two of them. 1. First, the light of Christ's life is there for all to see – verse 4. And it emanates from his life. SO, his eternal being and nature are being displayed to us through his light. His goodness and truth and righteousness are there for us to see. And when we see it, God is revealing to us, Christ's nature. We see him when we see his light. Through his light, God reveals Christ and shows us that we need his light. He is our light… which includes of course, the path we are to walk in his goodness and righteousness and truth. So, his light reveals his life and our need for his light. 2. Second, verse 5, his light reveals darkness. Did you notice in verse 5 that the verb is now present tense. The light, it says, "shines in the darkness." The light of Christ IS revealing unrighteous and evil. That's what light does - it reveals what is in the dark. By the way, this is another parallel to Genesis. This time John 1 recognizes that creation has been corrupted by evil and sin – that is the darkness mentioned. Elsewhere in John, we read about the "works of darkness." Darkness is that which is opposed to the light of Christ. It's anything contrary to his light – That would include wickedness and foolishness and unrighteousness. And notice that the darkness has not overcome the light. Other translations use other words there like the darkness has not apprehended the light… or comprehend it or extinguished it. Indeed, darkness cannot put out the light. I shared this once before, but back when I was in college, I spent several days on a mission trip to Sweden. We were ministering to kids from eastern Europe who had come to a camp. For one of our outings, we went to a very large cave in the area. It was safe. You know, it had railings and the such, and you could go way back into the cave. And so we did, we went as far as we could. And then we all decided to turn off our flashlights. It was dark. I mean like dark dark. You couldn't see your hand in front of your face. One of the other leaders had brought a lighter – you know a small butane lighter. And he lit it. That little flame lit up the cave. It was quite amazing how such a small light could illuminate the darkness. We could see one another and we could see the cave around us. And then we read some of the Scriptures about light. I think we read from John 1 – I don't know for sure, but it makes sense. “In him was life and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it” Darkness cannot overcome light. Darkness is, in fact, the absence of light. So, when light is revealed, darkness will be exposed. And that is what Christ has done. His love and justice and holiness and truth has revealed the darkness – evil and sin. It not only reveals it, but it cannot be overcome by it. It's really the other way around. The light overcomes the darkness. Christ has triumphed over the darkness. And that triumph has come through the cross and in his resurrection. Evil and sin have been fully exposed. The light of Christ in his life is in the act of overcoming darkness and revealing the path of life and purifying our hearts and minds. And one day soon, evil and sin will be defeated forever when the light of Christ comes to full fruition… when Jesus' return in Glory for all to see. Well, there is a lot more to say about light, which we'll get to as we work through John. The summary of point 1 is that Christ's light reveals his nature, shows us our need, and exposes sin and evil. 2. Witnessing to the Light of Christ (verses 6-8) Number 2. Witnessing to the light of Christ. In verses 6 and following, the Apostle John begins to transition from the lofty truths about the Word of God to that Word who has come in human flesh. We're told of another John, as I mentioned, who was sent to bear witness to the light. Notice that the word "witness" is used three times. His role is to testify to the light. We call John the Baptist the last Old Testament prophet because he was sent as the final prophet before Christ. John's purpose in being sent was to point to Jesus as the Messiah – the Savior – who was promised to come. And I want you to notice the contrast in verses 6-8. The contrast is between Christ, the Word of God, and John the Baptist. ·      John was not God, but rather, as verse 6 says, he was a man. ·      Furthermore, John was not eternal nor do things find their existence in him. Rather, he was sent by God, as it says. ·      And as verse 8 puts it, He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light." ·      Later in this chapter, John the Baptist himself will say, "I am not the Christ." It appears from these verses that some were confused about the difference between John the Baptist and Jesus. We're not told the specifics, but perhaps some saw John and Jesus as equals. Or perhaps there was competition between their respective followers. Maybe some said, "I am a disciple of John" or maybe even, "I was baptized by John." Or, I was baptized by one of Jesus' disciples. Isn't that human nature? John Calvin is my boy. Oh yeah, well, Charles Spurgeon is mine. Well, neither of them can come close to Augustine or the early church fathers.  It's what we do, isn't it. We don't know what dynamic was at play. But we do know what these verses make absolutely clear. John the Baptist was not the light. Rather, he was a witness to the light. In other words, he was verifying that Jesus was the true light. By the way, the theme of being a witness runs throughout the book. I did a search on the word "witness" and it is used 27 times in the Gospel of John. The first several are about John the Baptist bearing witness to Christ. But that is not the only witness. God the Father and God the Spirit bear witness to Jesus as the Son. Jesus' works and miracles bear witness that he is Christ. Jesus himself bears witness that he is God the Son. Jesus's disciples bear witness to him as God in the flesh. That will definitely be a theme we come across over and over In a couple of weeks, we'll come back to John the Baptist. If you scan down to verses 19 and following, you'll see that we're given specifics of how John witnessed to Christ. But the bigger point is that John the Baptist was not pointing to himself. Rather, he was witnessing to Christ as the light. John was like a mirror, you know. He reflected the light of God and directed people to the source of God's light. And that source was and in Christ – the light of world. 3. Receiving and Rejecting the Light of Christ (verses 9-13) Which brings us to #3. Receiving and rejecting the light of Christ. A couple of weeks ago, we considered the purpose statement of John's Gospel. That was in chapter 20 verse 31. We read that John wrote these things… do you remember why? so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, we may have life in his name. In chapter 1, when we get to verses 9-13, it's here that we get the first glimpse of John's purpose in writing. He wants people to see Jesus for who he is as the light. He wants people to believe. And in these verses, John sets up the major conflict that almost every single chapter confronts. Who will believe? In verse 10, John writes that the light is in the world, and then he reiterates that the world was made through him. But then he makes two important statements. #1. End of verse 10 - The world did not know him and #2. Verse 11 - his own people did not receive him. The Jewish people didn't receive Jesus, even though they had been given the covenants, the law, the prophecies, and the promises. All of those things were witnessing to the light, yet, when the light came, many of the Jewish people did not recognize him. Yet, he was the very one who created the world and whom they had been waiting for… for centuries. He had come, but they, as it says, received him not. This is why John is writing. He wants people to see the light and believe. He wants #1 the world to see the light.  AND #2 he wants to confront the Jewish people about rejecting the light. We see that theme throughout the book. John writes that many did receive Jesus, include many of the Jews. In fact, the word “many” is used many times. Let me highlight a few. ·      Chapter 2 – "many believed in his name who saw the signs he was doing" ·      Chapter 4 – "Many Samaritans believed" ·      Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 and Chapter 10 each include the phrase “many believed.” ·      Chapter 11 – listen to this one: "many of the Jews who… had seen what he did, believed" ·      Chapter 12 – a similar thing – "many on account of [Lazarus – who Jesus had raised]  were believing in Jesus." And also in 12, "many of the authorities believed in him" It's quite pervasive. Yes, many rejected him, and we are going to see that, but many would come to believe. He wanted his readers to know that… because he wanted his readers to likewise believe. I want to take a brief tangent and talk about application. You know, in the last 2-3 years we have studied Proverbs, 2 Corinthians, and Malachi. Think about the different kinds of life application in each – they are very different. ·      In Proverbs, it was about applying the wisdom of God in the rubber-meets-the road decisions of life. How do we follow God's path? ·      2 Corinthians included many things, but a big one was living with Gospel hope in affliction and pain and conflict. ·      Malachi, if you remember, was very different. It dug deep into our heart idols and our worship and our marriages… and it called us to repent. Isn't that quite a diversity of life application? But let me ask, what is the primary application of John? What does John's Gospel emphasize over and over for his readers… including us? The answer is, we're called to believe. Yes, we are going to see ways in which our lives do not reflect the light of Christ. But the main application of John is to believe. Believe in Christ. Believe in the Word of God. Believe in his promises. Believe in the Salvation that he offers. Believe in the Father and Spirit and Son as One God. It's to turn from our unbelief in whatever ways we haven't believed, and to believe. And that applies to all of us. As the father who had a child with an unclean spirit said – said to Jesus, "I believe, but help my unbelief." That captures our hearts. Briefly in closing, verses 12 and 13 reveal the blessing that those who do believe will receive. It says, "…to all who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born not of blood nor of the flesh nor the will of man, but of God." New life in him. There's a lot in there in that last sentence. I almost shortened our sermon text, again. We don't have sufficient time today to cover it. However, it's yet another theme that will come up in the book - being born again and becoming children of God. It's a big emphasis in chapter 3. So, we'll get there soon. But the summary is that those who believe in Jesus as the light of the world, will be given new life. Will become God's children, born anew in him. So, may we believe in Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. The darkness will not overcome his light. He has come and has offered his life so that we may live. May we believe in his name.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 39-41; Luke 16 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter and Heather! In today's episode, Hunter guides us through the dramatic story of Joseph in Genesis chapters 39 to 41—his rise and fall in Egypt, from hardship and injustice to a position of incredible responsibility. We also explore the powerful parables of Jesus in Luke 16, where themes of faithfulness, money, and eternal priorities challenge our hearts and minds. After hearing God's word, Hunter offers thoughtful reflections on living with wisdom, prioritizing faith over wealth, and arranging our lives in light of eternity. Heather then leads us into a time of prayer, lifting up our needs and hopes as we ask God to guide our day. Whether you're following a one-year Bible reading plan or seeking daily encouragement, this episode promises time in Scripture, personal reflections, and heartfelt prayer. Settle in and let the words of life draw you closer to the One who loves you most. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Are you persuaded that there's more? Are you convinced that what we see in this world isn't all there is? That's the question that Jesus poses to us today. In his teaching, he warns about the seductive power of wealth and the way it can blind us, casting a soul-numbing spell and fooling us into thinking that this present life is all that matters. You can't have an affair with money and still be married to God. You can't love both. Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters, for you will hate one and love the other. You'll be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money." Jesus gives us the odd story of the shrewd manager, saying the trick is to use our resources wisely—not for self, but for the sake of others, for friendship, for eternity. "Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to your eternal home." The connection is clear in the parable of Lazarus and the rich man: it's not the riches that mattered, but where the heart was anchored. In his poverty, Lazarus was shrewd—he trusted God, he made friends in the world to come. He lived a life of faith, knowing his deep need for God. We too must be shrewd, arranging our lives by faith, loving God more than money, holding onto him in trust and dependence. One of the most tragic things would be to come to the end of this life and realize we missed it all, blinded by pride, possessions, and successes—making this life all about us, failing to heed the words of Moses, the prophets, and the teachings of Jesus. Instead, let's love God more than money. When we do, we'll find the home, the joy, the life for which we were made. May we be people who see clearly, who love shrewdly, and who hold onto God above all things. That's a prayer I have for my own soul, for my family, and that is a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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Jonny Lazarus of Daily Faceoff sits down with our Ted Ramey to discuss The Sharks and the NHL as they go into the most critical point of the season up to this point.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Ken Lazarus to the podcast! Ken is the CEO of Infinite Sky AI and explains what his company can do for pitching and baseball. Tom notes the amound of data that's used for this process and what makes compiling a real answer so hard. Joe asks about the impact on scouting and the ability to predict future talent or even needs for a team at the trade deadline. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to explore the rich and complicated questions rising from Genesis 35–50, Exodus 1–5, and John 9–12. How do we discern whether dreams are from God or just our brains firing at night? Why does Jesus weep if his plan was always to raise Lazarus from the dead? What did the patriarchs actually believe about death and the afterlife? And why do miracles in Scripture so often fail to produce genuine faith? Along the way, the conversation touches on God's purpose in delayed rescue, the mystery of sovereignty and responsibility in the stories of Joseph, Pharaoh, and Judas, and favorite moments from this week's reading.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Ken Lazarus to the podcast! Ken is the CEO of Infinite Sky AI and explains what his company can do for pitching and baseball. Tom notes the amount of data that's used for this process and what makes compiling a real answer so hard. Joe asks about the impact on scouting and the ability to predict future talent or even needs for a team at the trade deadline. This is an informative and entertaining look at the future of baseball! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 16:22-31 "The Rich Man and Lazarus" (part 2).

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint Devasahayam Pillai Saint Devasahayam Pillai's Story Neelakandan Pillai was born into an affluent Hindu family in 1712. As a young man he went into the service of the royal household in India's Travancore province. Eventually put in charge of state affairs, Pillai became acquainted with Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, the Dutch naval commander who trained the king of Travancore's forces. Their relationship awakened Pillai's interest in the captain's Christian faith. At his baptism in 1745, Pillai chose the name Lazarus, or Devasahayam in the Malayalam language. His wife and other members of his family were baptized at the same time. Soon after, Pillai's enemies convinced the royal court that he was using his position to force others to convert, leading to his imprisonment. European Christians in Travancore came to Pillai's defense, urging the king to release him. After three years the king complied under condition that Pillai go into exile to a hostile territory. Though beaten and tortured almost daily, Pillai consistently responded with kindness, openly praying for his captors. Shot to death by local soldiers in 1752, Pillai's body was transported to St. Xavier Church in Kottar. Later when his remains were interred beneath the altar, the site became a popular pilgrimage destination. In 2012, Saint Devasahayam Pillai became the first Indian layman not connected to any religious institute to be beatified. Ten years later he was canonized in Rome. His liturgical feast is celebrated on January 14. Saint Devasahayam Pillai: Pray for us! Reflection At the May 15, 2022, canonization Mass, Pope Francis said that the lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God's love. Saint Devasahayam Pillai, he said, exemplified the Christian call “to serve the Gospel and our brothers and sisters, to offer our lives without expecting anything in return, or any worldly glory.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

In this episode, Rabbi Schneider draws powerful lessons from the story of Lazarus and the response it stirred in the Jews of His day, both positive and negative.

John 13:18-30,I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' 19 I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”21 After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. 23 One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus' side,24 so Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. 25 So that disciple, leaning back against Jesus, said to him, “Lord, who is it?” 26 Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I will give this morsel of bread when I have dipped it.” So when he had dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.” 28 Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him. 29 Some thought that, because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor. 30 So, after receiving the morsel of bread, he immediately went out. And it was night.This is the Judas sermon. It's dark. It centers on betrayal, which can be one of the most emotionally painful and gut-wrenching experiences in human life. Have you ever been betrayed?Our passage ends with John reporting “it was night,” which is not just the time of day but an ominous note about what's to come, for Jesus and for Judas. This is an emotionally heavy sermon. But don't think of that as bad. We're human. God designed us with emotions; they are features, not bugs. He means for our lives to have rhythms of emotional heaviness, and relief. Many of us live in a desert of emotional triviality, or even emotional numbness. This heaviness can be good for you.It was heavy for Jesus. Verse 21 says, “Jesus was troubled in his spirit.”That's the same language we saw at the tomb of Lazarus (11:33) and when he realizes his “hour” has come (12:27). It's a strong verb that “signifies revulsion, horror, anxiety, agitation” (Carson). It's a visible emotional response, perhaps almost a panic, obvious to the others in the room.Jesus is no stoic. He is human, fully human, with fully human emotions. And this, for him, is a heavy, painful, troubling moment. Not only has his “hour” come to go to the cross, but one of his chosen twelve, whom he loves and has just washed their feet, is on the cusp of betraying him. Jesus is not deadpan when he says, in verse 21,“Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”He's emotional: shaken, stirred up, troubled in his spirit. They could hear it in his voice. And he's without sin. Take note: you can be holy and “troubled in your spirit”; God made your heart to be moved, and facing death and the betrayal of a dear, close friend should be moving. Jesus, fully human, and perfect, was troubled. If you're never troubled, that's not a mark of maturity. It may be a sign you're not well, not whole.But oh how wonderful it is that the human heart is capable of such complexities. Even in this heaviness, remember the banner that flies over chapter 13, verse 1:“…having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] loved them to the end.”This is a chapter about Jesus's love. So, even though this is the Judas sermon, this is also a sermon of great love — with love and affection even for Judas. Jesus washes his feet. And we'll see in a minute a specific way in which he loves him to the end. Disciple Jesus LovedIn this passage about Jesus's love we're also introduced to “one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved” (verse 23). This memorable way John refers to himself will come back four more times in the last three chapters (19:26; 20:2; 21:7, 20) before the author reveals his identity in the second to last verse in the Gospel (21:24). What a marvelous way for a Christian to refer to himself: one whom Jesus loved. John doesn't even give his name but knows himself loved. This is the heart of being a disciple of Jesus: knowing yourself loved by Jesus, and gladly giving your life to make his name known, not your own. I don't need to put myself forward — I am loved by Jesus.Here's where I want to go this morning… I want to end with two very personal questions for everyone in the room:Could I be like Judas?How do I handle the Judas in my life?But first we need to know what happened to the first Judas. How did Judas get to the place where, in verse 27, “Satan entered into him”?It did not come at random or without warning. Satan cannot force his way into a soul. He comes invited. And he's welcomed, not just in a moment, but little by little, over time, in a process of a heart becoming hard to Jesus, and responsive to Satan, because it is becoming like Satan's.What Happened to Judas?I see at least six glimpses in this passage of that process of hardening for Judas. And several of these are striking for us in terms of what not to do, and conversely what to do, to not be like Judas, but rather be like John — as a beloved disciple of Jesus, who leans on Jesus and communes with him, and stays with him, and in the end is held fast by him.So, our first question: What happened to Judas? How did one of Jesus's Twelve come to betray Jesus? What contributed to the process of hardening Judas's heart?1. He had been a devil-in-the-making.Back in John 6, we got our first cue that a defector was among the twelve. This is John 6:70–71:Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.” 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.Jesus knows, but no one else can tell. No one expects Judas. The disciples even seem to expect themselves before they expect him.But Jesus knows. We saw two weeks ago in verses 10–11:[Jesus says] “you are clean, but not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”We can marvel here at Jesus as his “hour” comes. He is in full control, “not a hapless victim” (Carson). He knows Judas and chose him and allows this. Even as Jesus goes to the cross, he is master of this hour, like he is master of every hour. We saw in chapter 10, verse 18:“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”And we so marvel at how Jesus goes to the cross: resolute, in control. Yes, troubled, and loving his own to the end. Which includes getting them ready to endure. So, in verse 18, he quotes Psalm 41 (we'll come back to this), and says in verse 19:I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he.To strengthen their faith, he lets them know ahead of time that he knew a traitor would emerge. It's painful, but part of the plan. He's in control. And in verse 27, he even gives Judas one last command:“What you are going to do, do quickly.”Jesus knows the heart of Judas and what's in him. Long had he been a devil-in-the-making, even though the other disciples had no clue and only Jesus knew it.2. He kept the moneybag.Verse 29 mentions that “Judas had the moneybag,” which we first came across in 12:4:But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.Apparently, Judas was a master deceiver. He hid his love of money behind the veneer of care for the poor.This is important: Satan had a way in with Judas: love of money. Judas gave the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:27). How many times had Judas heard Jesus say,No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. (Matt 6:24; also Luke 16:13)Yet, Judas's love of money was his fatal flaw. What started small in him, grew and grew, until he was willing to trade Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Paul says in 1 Timothy 6:10 that the love of money is the root of all evils. The kind of heart that loves money more than God is the heart of evil, in all its many forms. Cities Church, let's newly be on our guard against the love of money. Check your heart regularly for love of money. Money itself is not evil. Having money is not evil. Earning money is not evil. But loving money is the root of all evils. Don't give the devil that foothold. Fight it. Do what Judas didn't do when you sense the magnetism of money in your heart: remember the surpassing value of Christ (Philippians 3:8), confess your sin, give generously. One of the best ways to battle love of money is give generously to meet needs in Jesus's name.So, Judas had the moneybag, and developed a love for money.3. The devil put it into his heart.This is chapter 13, verse 2, at the last Supper,“the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him.”Note the process: Judas is, by nature, a devil and thief. And his heart is poisoned by love of money, and into such a heart Satan stands ready to put his bait: exchange Jesus for money. The slowly conditioned state of Judas's heart has opened the door for Satan. Satan doesn't need to control Judas and make him do anything. Judas's heart has become so aligned with Satan's that he gives him just what he wants.4. Jesus gives him the bread.Now, this may seem like a surprising step in Judas's process, but this is what verses 26–27 say happened right before the fateful moment:“…when [Jesus] had dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him.”This is a dramatic moment. At least two things are happening here. One is that it is an act of affection from Jesus to select a choice morsel, and dip it, and give it to Judas. Jesus, the host, is honoring Judas, and expressing affection for Judas in giving him the morsel. This is Jesus truly loving him to the end. Jesus washes his feet, and offers him one last overture of love, one last chance to come clean and repent. And Judas reaches out and takes the bread and receives Jesus's favor, and instead of returning to Jesus, he gives himself over one last time to evil.The second thing, with the mention of bread, is what we saw in verse 18 from Psalm 41:9: Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.Psalm 41 is a psalm of David. Many betrayed David in his embattled life, including his own sons. But one particularly painful betrayal was that of his trusted counselor, Ahithophel, in 2 Samuel 15–17. When David's son Absalom rebelled against him, David's best counselor betrayed him and went over to Absalom's side. Which was a deeply painful loss for David, and almost cost him the kingdom. Ahithophel knew exactly how to counsel Absalom, and if Absalom had listened, it would have been the end of David. But David had planted a spy, his friend Hushai, who offered alternative counsel and carried the day (and so bought David time to regroup). Ahithophel realized his folly, like Judas would, when his counsel was not received, and he went and hung himself, knowing what his fate must be when David returned.Jesus, the descendant of David, sees in Psalm 41 what happened to David, and he knows the heart of Judas, and knows what is developing, and that just as betrayal happened to David, so too would it happen to him. David's close friend (which Jesus will call Judas in Matthew 26:50), who ate David's bread, lifted his heel (like a horse) against him. Even so, in one last act of love, Jesus prepares the morsel of bread and gives it to Judas, who takes it.5. Satan entered into him. Now the fateful verse 27: “Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into [Judas].”What does it mean that “Satan entered into him”? Luke says the same in Luke 22:3, “Satan entered into Judas.” In Acts 5:3, Peter says something similar to Ananias: “Satan [has] filled your heart.” What does it mean for Satan to fill a heart, or enter into Judas?I do not think it means that Satan possessed Judas in such a way as to control him beyond his will or to make him do anything that otherwise was not in line with his heart. Remember the process we've seen: from a hidden devil and thief, to a hardened hypocrite in his love for money, to a heart so callously evil he's primed for the devil's suggestions, and now to being totally in sync with the devil's anti-Christ plan.I do not think this means that the devil made Judas do it. Satan doesn't have that power. He can't make anyone do anything. But the very anti-God impulse of unchecked evil in the devil's heart can also become so deeply cultivated in a sinner's heart that he begins to share the very heart of the devil. Judas is not possessed against his will; Satan entered in according to his will. Judas is fully culpable. As Jesus says in Matthew 26:24,“The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”6. He “went out.”This may seem like a small detail in verse 30, but it is significant:“So, after receiving the morsel of bread, [Judas] immediately went out. And it was night.”The last step is that Judas departs. He leaves the fellowship. He goes out from communion with Jesus and from the gathering of Jesus's disciples. He leaves them. The safest place in all the world for Judas would have been right there with Jesus, and with his disciples. But Judas goes out, into the night, into the darkness, into unchallenged communion with Satan and his plans against Jesus, and his plans to destroy Judas.So, Judas is a devil, and he loves money, and he opens himself to Satan's influence, and receives the bread from Jesus and doesn't repent; his heart and mind are aligned lock-step with Satan's, and at last, he leaves. He goes out from Jesus and out from his people.So, we end with our two questions.1. Could I be Judas?The ultimate answer is no. There is one Judas. You have not had the physical, bodily proximity to Jesus that Judas had. Your story will not be exactly like his. Cosmically, you are not a devil-in-the-making like he was.However, there is a sense in which you could be like Judas. This is very real. You could give Satan a foothold by nursing some particular sin in your life. Your heart could slowly become more callous, making yourself more and more evil and open to the influence of evil.And the objective, visible flashpoint today is often the “going out.” Just as Judas's last step was to leave Jesus and his people, we see it today over and over when once-professing believers leave their fellow disciples in the church. They “go out from us.”They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. (1 John 2:19)Brothers and sisters, perennial temptations include money, sex, and power, and plenty of other patterns of sin besides. Give the devil no foothold (Ephesians 4:27). “Keep your life free from love of money” (Hebrews 13:5). Don't “go out” from Jesus and his people; stay in the room; stay at the Table.Ask yourself this morning, Are you giving the devil any foothold in your life? Is there any unconfessed, un-renounced, unaddressed pattern of sin in your life?My prayer this morning is that if anyone is on a Judas path, that they would turn. And that if any have unholy fears about being Judas those would be quelled, and you'd have fresh confidence how not to be Judas. Fight love for money and any pattern of sin. Give Satan no chance. Stay close to Jesus and his people.And, as we close, I want to pray for fresh freedom to entrust to Jesus the one in your life you most fear could be Judas.2. How do I handle the Judas in my life?We are our brother's keeper. This is what we covenant with each other in church membership: I will be the church to you; you be the church to me. We commit to be the church to each other, and live out Hebrews 3:12–13:Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.We are our brother's keeper, but not our brother's lord. So, we finish with a word to dear friends, even parents, of those who seem like a Judas. They once professed faith; all seemed right. Then came the drift; or perhaps all of a sudden, it seemed, they “went out from us” and have not come back.Many of us, perhaps especially parents, carry the burden more than is reasonable. Yes, pray, invite, seek to win them. Whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:20). And trust your God. Do not carry what is not yours to bear.Years ago John Piper wrote a poem about Judas's father, Simon Iscariot. The poem had this refrain with which it ended:Sink not in darkness nor despair, Bear not what yours is not to bear: When you have loved and lost then trust; The ways of God are always just.And so we come to the Table. And take the morsel from Jesus with fresh sobriety and clarity this morning.Receive His Bread in FaithThis Table, and our receiving in faith, and eating in faith, is a powerful regular means, among others, of Christ keeping us in him. How do you receive this morsel from Jesus at his Table week by week? Paul says, in 1 Corinthians 11,Whoever [like Judas?] eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.Yet when we do discern the body and eat and drink in faith, we share in the blessing and security that are ours only in Christ.

Jesus raises a little girl from the dead. In the account, His pity and power, even over death itself, is clearly displayed. As in the raising of Lazarus, it is an "open symbol of Christ's conquest of death and hell" (Warfield). Outline: (I) Entering into the narrative; (II) Drawing out lessons, general and specific (a sober lesson, a gospel lesson, a hopeful lesson).

By David Rains - The parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Disproving some incorrect assumptions about this parable.

“Believe” is an important word in St. John's lexicon. It was used nearly 100 times in his Gospel and 9 more times in his first New Testament letter. Of course, John wrote in Greek and our English word may not capture the fullness of John's meaning, but it still reveals the fact that “believe” is a present tense action verb. The leper in the Gospel, who Matthew describes as “full of leprosy,” believed that Jesus had the power to heal him and he acted on that belief.  On a deeper level - and John's writings always have many layers - the leper's cleansing is a sign intended to point beyond the act itself. Turning water into wine, for example, or raising Lazarus from the tomb is meant to focus our attention more on the Doer rather than the deed. These events, as wonderful and extraordinary as they are, are meant to stir in us, in the words of scripture scholar E.A. Blum (1985), an active, continuous, and vital trust in Jesus. The man in the Gospel did not resign himself to suffering. He desired to be healed and sought out the only Person who could make it happen.  It is the same Jesus today that healed the man on that Galilean road. It is the same Jesus who knows that we carry our burdens around for far too long. And the healing that Jesus offers does not stop with the physical. He also heals our emotional and spiritual isolation. We become light for others through the gift of believing that Jesus wants to make us whole. And it is not just some of us, it is all of us.  Perhaps Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years as a political prisoner in South Africa and went on to become their President and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, said it best: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us the most. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And, as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”  Christmas Blessings to All,Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.  

Send me a Text Message!You have a seat at the table, in the heavenlies, with Christ. We've all heard that phrase before, "a seat at the table." We're looking for a seat at the table. When it's used in an organization, it's about having a place, having a voice. Usually when we say we want a seat at the table, it's because we feel we deserve a part; we deserve to be heard, to lead. We want a seat at the table. This is not that kind of seat. This is not the kind of seat we earn. This is more like the seat that would have been empty at Lazarus' house but now is filled because of resurrection. It's a seat like the one Mary sat in while Martha worried and labored over having things in her home just right. Mary sat at Jesus feet to just listen to his words. It's a seat where Jesus says, "Come here, slow down, be still for a bit. Just sit... here with me... I've got a seat for you at my table."   

Luke 16: 14-21: "The Law, the Prophets, and the Kingdom" and the introduction to "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Ryan Lazarus, a functional medicine practitioner, joins the discussion to explore the critical elements that contribute to an optimized life. From chronic lifelong health issues to achieving peak performance, Dr. Lazarus shares his holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of rest, nourishment, and movement. He delves into the often-overlooked aspects of mental fitness, connection to nature, and finding your life's spark. With personal anecdotes and expert insights, this conversation offers actionable strategies for living a balanced and fulfilling life. 00:00 Introduction: The Missing Juice of Life 00:14 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Injury 01:13 Functional Medicine: Addressing Pain Points 01:39 The Framework for High Performers 02:24 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 02:53 A Personal Journey: Overcoming Darkness 07:02 The Path to Healing: Strategy and Education 09:21 The Fundamentals of Health: Sleep, Nutrition, and Movement 10:20 Personalized Health Protocols 21:26 The Role of Consistency and Routine 41:06 The Missing Juice of Life 41:09 Foundations of Health: Move, Rest, Nourish 42:55 The Expansion Zones: Learn, Connect, Challenge 43:20 Deep Dive into Learning 47:46 Connecting with Nature and Tribe 52:47 Mental Fitness and Meditation 01:00:57 Building Systems for Connection 01:05:46 The Spark: Passion, Purpose, Potential 01:08:55 Transformative Stories and Final Thoughts  

Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie -Olivia Laing - He Dies in the End

Monday January 5, 2026II Week After Christmas

The Gospel of John presents itself as rooted in the testimony of 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'. But who was this disciple? Over the centuries, scholars have proposed a baffling range of explanations, from John the son of Zebedee or a 'John the Elder' to Lazarus and Mary Magdalene. Joining Helen and Lloyd in the Time Machine, Dr Hugo Mendez has a different theory: that John is a work of disguised authorship. The beloved disciple was not a real person, but is an idealised literary creation. Hugo Méndez is Associate Professor of Religious Studies in Ancient Mediterranean Religions, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  with particular focus on Johannine literature. He is the author of The Cult of Stephen in Jerusalem: Inventing a Patron Martyr and, most recently, The Gospel of John: A New History (Oxford University Press, 2025), a provocative reassessment that argues the Gospel is a work of disguised authorship rather than eyewitness testimony.SUPPORT BIBLICAL TIME MACHINEIf you enjoy the podcast, please (pretty please!) consider supporting the show through the Time Travellers Club, our Patreon. We are an independent, listener-supported show (no ads!), so please help us continue to showcase high-quality biblical scholarship with a monthly subscription.DOWNLOAD OUR STUDY GUIDE: MARK AS ANCIENT BIOGRAPHYCheck out our 4-part audio study guide called "The Gospel of Mark as an Ancient Biography." While you're there, get yourself a Biblical Time Machine mug or a cool sticker for your water bottle.Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.

Send us a textA single line can carry a lifetime of theology. When Jude introduces himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, he isn't name-dropping a family tie; he's confessing the Messiah's authority and embracing a posture of worship. We slow down on that greeting to uncover how reverence, not familiarity, becomes the doorway to understanding the gospel's depth.From there we trace the triune pattern embedded in Jude's opening: the Father sanctifies and elects, the Son preserves and redeems, and the Spirit calls and regenerates. Instead of treating salvation as a vague spiritual feeling, we map its architecture. The general call of the gospel goes out through preaching, but the effectual call of the Holy Spirit creates what it commands, awakening hearts to repentance and faith. That distinction helps make sense of Scriptures about resisting the Spirit and ignoring wisdom's cry, while honoring the power that raised Lazarus and still raises the spiritually dead.We also tackle a popular slogan—“Jesus is a gentleman”—by reading Revelation 3 in context. The knock at the door is aimed at a lukewarm church, not at an altar call. Christ disciplines those he loves and invites them back to fervent fellowship, multiplying mercy, peace, and love so faith does not cool into ritual. Along the way, we confront questions of justice, conscience, and human responsibility: creation witnesses to God, conscience testifies to right and wrong, and suppression of truth reveals why neutrality is a myth.If you're ready to trade a soft, negotiated spirituality for a clear, weighty vision of the Lord who saves and keeps, this conversation will steady your footing. Subscribe to the show, share this episode with a friend who loves theology, and leave a review with the one insight you'll carry into your week.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

PODCAST If you watch all these you will build your faith and then start praying. Repent of your sins and ask God to reveal Himself to you. Start reading the Bible. You can start studying the first books in New Testament but you must study the first five books of the Old Testament. Jesus said “If you love me, obey my commandments “  we need to be obedient in living Holy. By praying and studying you build a relationship with Him learning to hear His voice.  You must come to Him as a child. With no knowledge or doctrine that could be wrong. If you come empty, He will follow you with truth. This book fills in everything scripture leaves out in history!Part 1 JASHER Chapter 1-11 I by  Alexander Scourby | AUDIO & TEXT, God i... https://youtu.be/bBvXTinwvnA——-Jesus Reveals Why Allah Was Sent Down to the Abyss https://youtu.be/Ig65YyfvMPA——-Genesis 2:1-3 | Why God Didn't Actually "Rest" on the 7th Day https://youtu.be/hdvYdhd4vvs——-It's Confirmed! Six Major Cities in America Are Rolling This Out (Incomi... https://youtu.be/_EA_ZQiP4EI——-The Final Days of Eve According to the Ethiopian Bible https://youtu.be/YtYFX7Tjczc——-Noah and wife were giants as were his sons. The reason the first cities were ruled by Giants.Ron Wyatt's Final Warning: What He Discovered Inside Noah's Ark Will Sho... https://youtu.be/aszQHac9aa4——-Shem, Noah And Abraham All Lived Together For 39… http://weareisrael.org/2012/05/08/noah-and-abraham/——-Sun-God Tablethttps://www.ao.altertumswissenschaften.uni-mainz.de/bringing-the-past-to-light/sun-god-tablet/#:~:text=The%20Sun%2DGod%20Tablet%2C%20also%20known%20as%20the,contains%20a%20middle%2DBabylonian%20inscription%20in%20six%20columns.——-Genesis 10:6-20 (The Table of Nations, Part 2, Th…https://superiorword.org/genesis-10-6-20/——-Trey Smith Nimrod: The True Story of the Tower of Babel https://youtu.be/I4a91ww1qsU——-Nimrod, Mighty Hunter and King - Who Was He? - Th… https://www.thetorah.com/article/nimrod-mighty-hunter-and-king-who-was-he——-Nimrod and Abraham - The Two Rivals - Chabad.org https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/112333/jewish/Nimrod-and-Abraham.htm——-Christian history TOMBS OF PROPHETShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5RuoPMaCSPwB9W_DcNJUZcn4yerBC2ZE&si=NygBCMwa0oY0MvFv——-Finding the Mountain of Moses: The Real Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia https://youtu.be/YjrxHqNy5CQ——-Forbidden footage of actual location of Red Sea Crossing & Mt. Sinai https://youtu.be/8y-uiccIiSY——-FROM HERE DOWN YOU WILL DISCOVER WHY THE EUROPEAN NATIONS ARE BEING ATTACKED AND CHANGED! Scripture says the world will gather against Israel! Below is the proof that has been removed from the knowledge of the people by Satans kingdom to enable our destruction and his season The Coming Of The Saints, by E. Raymond Capt. https://youtu.be/e475d_bJ9nQ——-Heirs of the Promise E Raymond Capt The" Lost" Tribes of Israel https://youtu.be/AVuVPAW-qYM——-Joseph of Arimathea and Jesus in Britain https://youtu.be/B08LI3eymOk——-How Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, and Martha end up in France https://youtu.be/SAohrDxpWLE——-Herbert W Armstrong's The United States and Britain in Prophecy Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP65PzgG4T16oBebd6VELt-ZFehVKMiSs&si=rG5G0eI1y6tHqIcq——-This is old but it's true about us today Prophecy - Herbert W Armstrong https://youtu.be/k-uSdsZf_jI——-THE LOST SECOND EXODUS https://youtu.be/Z3wSoMNYq18——-The Disciple Who Changed England Forever! Did Joseph of Arimathea Bring ... https://youtu.be/hlqF5n8Vy9M———Outline of Prophecy 10 - Coming US Captivity - Why? by Herbert W Armstrong https://youtu.be/CdeABPoNgpI——-After I made the podcast I seen this! Phillip Mitchell And Marcus Rogers give prophecies from God! https://youtu.be/zYSEwLUVngk——-

If we're living life our own way, we are dying inside. But Jesus has done everything to make His resurrection life real in us. In this message from John 11, Pastor Philip Miller shows how Lazarus' story anticipates and foreshadows Jesus' own resurrection. Jesus is the key to life, not just here and now, but in all of eternity. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He and his wife Krista are graduates of Cedarville University ('04) and both hold Th.M. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary ('10) as well as Doctor of Ministry degrees from Wheaton College ('25). They live in Chicago with their four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.  SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Why did Jesus not heal Lazarus? Come Bible Study WITH ME through John 11 and ask all the questions!

Each January, many of us make resolutions—perhaps promising to eat better, exercise more, or distinguish ourselves in our careers. We can be confident that resolutions like these are good things, even as we consider how our resolutions might serve others.   As we consider resolutions that may define this year ahead, may we resolve to daily keep our eyes open to the person God wants us to serve.  Scripture reminds us of the "Lazarus" at our doorstep—the person in need of our time, compassion, or simple kindness. That person may be a loved one longing for our attention, a coworker carrying unseen burdens, or a neighbor who feels forgotten.  May the graces of this new year strengthen your resolve to do good and to always respond generously and selflessly to the needs of others. 

Today is a special teaching from host Dave Wager. He slows down the Christmas story and reads Luke 2:1–21, letting the details land, Caesar's decree, Joseph and Mary's trip to Bethlehem, the manger, the angel's announcement, the sky filled with praise, and the shepherds rushing in to see what God had made known. From there, Dave brings in reflections from V. Raymond Edmond's 1960 book Wiser Than They Thought, using imagined conversations and scenes to help us picture what it may have felt like for real people to be standing in the middle of something they could not fully explain. The shepherds are shown as working a routine night shift when heaven interrupts it, and Dave uses that to challenge listeners to stop assuming God only works in “big moments.” He can move in the middle of the normal day, if we're paying attention. As the program continues, Dave connects the shepherds' encounter to other “windows into eternity” in Scripture. He points to Luke 15, where Jesus says there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents, and he turns that into a simple, personal appeal: heaven is not bored, and your response to Christ matters. He also leans on Luke 16's account of Lazarus and the rich man to underline the seriousness of eternity and the hope of being carried home by God's provision, not by our own goodness. He returns again and again to the heart of Christmas: God does not need us, but He wants us, love invites a real choice, and salvation is a gift purchased by Jesus, the baby in the manger who became the man of the cross. The closing takeaway is clear, Christmas is not a seasonal story, it's a fact that changes life now, and it calls each listener to respond to Christ with faith and obedience.

If something vanishes from the fossil record evolutionists assume it went extinct. But that bad assumption comes from their wrong view of the fossil record.

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What if your diagnosis is not a life sentence, but an invitation to rebuild your health, identity, and purpose from the ground up? Josh Trent welcomes Dr. Ryan Lazarus, Functional Medicine Practitioner, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 788, to reveal how surviving a near death experience without a pancreas shattered medical labels, reshaped his beliefs about healing, and led him to a holistic blueprint that integrates mindset, food as medicine, trauma stored in DNA, mental fitness, connection, and purpose as the true foundations of lifelong health.