Podcasts about Nazareth

(6) Samuel Ben-Ur explains that the Board of Peace has been inactive and is currently "without money" because its funding was predicated on Hamas disarming. Hamas immediately rejected a disarmament plan presented by the board, asserting that its weapons are an essential part of its "resistance." The group's political leadership remains protected in Doha, Qatar, due to U.S. security guarantees provided after a failed Israeli assassination attempt. Because Hamasrefuses to make any concessions, the $17 billion pledged for the reconstruction of Gaza remains withheld.1899 NAZARETH

One of the most consistent characteristics of the people of God in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is that they listen to God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explains how, in order to hear what God is saying to us, we have to know Jesus of Nazareth as King and understand the nature of our position in His Kingdom. He shares that we need the humility to be learners—to have a listening posture and to intentionally invest our strength, our resources, our gifts, and our entire selves as a living sacrifice to our King. As Jesus is lifted up and given our reverence as our Lord, we will experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and hear the voice of our King.

This week Clint is back talking all things Metallica and watching the All Within My Hands benefit show from November 3rd, 2018 with a setlist featuring the re-imagined Disposable Heroes, The Unforgiven, Turn the Page, covers from Deep Purple and Nazareth and Bleeding Me. Clint also reads listener e-mails and discusses Metallica's newly built intros and segues live, the origins of Jason Brantley, the bleak state of the music industry and whether or not Metallica will make an album like Load or ReLoad again and whether or not the band will tour the world in the near future. Enjoy! Subscribe on YouTube HERE. If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast, the best way to support the show is to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron.Patrons at the $5 tier receive:Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPsInvitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you've attended.The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica's crew.Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tSupport Clint's music:Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanVAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampireStream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

(1) James Tabor introduces the historical Mary through the city of Sepphoris, the urban capital of Galilee located just miles from Nazareth. Unlike the small village of Nazareth, Sepphoris was a bustling Roman "jewel" where Mary was born to parents Joachim and Anne. Joseph is described as a "tecton" or builder, likely a stonemason involved in the city's reconstruction after it was burned by Romans in 4 BCE. Tabor emphasizes the traumatic environment of Jesus' infancy, suggesting Mary witnessed the smoke of the city and thousands of Roman crucifixions, which shaped her spiritual focus on the kingdom of God.

Acts Chapter 3: The Setting - Acts 3:1-5. The chapter takes place in the late afternoon at 3 pm, the time of the evening sacrifice. Peter and John are headed to the temple for prayer and worship and on the way they see a lame man who has been lame since birth collecting alms at the Beautiful gate. He asks Peter and John for money and Peter and John respond. What we learn from this setting is that prayer and worship were important. We also see their attentiveness to the hurting as an example for ourselves.   The Miracle - Acts 3:6-11. Peter responds to the lame man, "silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Peter takes the lame man's hand and helps him up. Right away the man's feet and ankles became strong and he jumps to his feet and walks. He goes with them into the Temple courts jumping and praising God. People see the lame man walking and are filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. They all begin to gather at Solomon's Colonnade. The word that's translated "jumping" is the very word in the book of Isaiah about what will happen when the Savior comes. See Isaiah 35:6.    What do we learn from the miracle? We see humility before God from Peter and John and they took no credit for the healing. They also spoke healing in the name of Jesus. Additionally, we see the power of Jesus' name. Jesus' name has the power to restore the broken and bitter, to break the chains of bondage, to transform minds and hearts. Jesus' name is powerful then and now.   The Message - Act 3:12-26. Peter tells the crowd it was not by their own power or godliness that made the man walk but that it was Jesus. He tells them how they had disowned Jesus, plotted to murder Him and then crucified Him. Peter goes on to tell of Jesus' resurrection and how they were witnesses. Peter also tells of Jesus' authority.  Peter goes on to tell them that he understands that they acted against Jesus in ignorance and that it is how God fulfilled what He had foretold through the prophets - in saying that the Messiah would suffer. Then Peter calls them to repent and turn to God so that their sins would be forgiven.  He calls them to turn to Jesus and prepare for the Second Coming, and calls them to a life-defining moment because God desires a change of heart.   What do we learn from Peter's message? We learn again of John and Peter's humility before God - taking no credit for the healing. They proclaimed Jesus to the crowd and the importance of knowing why He came and what He did for each one of us. Peter shares what the Scriptures tell us and how they point to Jesus as the fulfillment. Lastly, we see the call to repentance. Repentance is not a one time event, we are called to live a repentant life and to daily turn our hearts over to God.   This week's READING ASSIGNMENT:   Acts chapter 3 (if you want to read ahead, read chapter 4 as well)     Join the conversation around this teaching. Download our Awake Us Now APP, then join the conversation.   Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/streams   Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

When John walked with Jesus as one of the twelve, he loved the Lord deeply—but he hadn't yet seen the full glory of who Jesus is. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Revelation 1, where John encounters Christ glorified, magnified, and transfigured—and his response is not casual familiarity but holy awe: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead” (Revelation 1:17). Dr. Youssef challenges the modern tendency to treat Jesus like a buddy—speaking to Him with casualness that forgets His majesty. True awe isn't hype or exaggeration; it's the soul's trembling recognition of God's holiness. Yet this exalted, holy God also draws near to the contrite and lowly, extending grace that revives the humbled heart (Isaiah 57:15). This devotional will help you reframe worship, prayer, and everyday faith through a biblical lens: Jesus is not merely approachable—He is glorious. And when we see Him rightly, reverence grows, pride diminishes, and genuine worship takes root. Prayer: Father, You alone are awesome. The wonders of Your love are astounding. I cannot comprehend Your greatness. Help me to honor You as You deserve, and have mercy on me, Lord. Thank You for Your grace. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “Jesus, . . . asked them, ‘Who is it you want?' ‘Jesus of Nazareth,' they replied. ‘I am he,' Jesus said. . . . When Jesus said, ‘I am he,' they drew back and fell to the ground” (John 18:4-6). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Revelation for Today, The Relevant Revelation: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In this inspiring episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael talks with Yasmeen Mazzawi, who shares her unique perspective as an Arab Christian living in Israel. Since the age of 15, Yasmeen has dedicated her life to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency service, where she now serves as a full-time volunteer paramedic. Yasmeen highlights her experience on October 7 as well as how MDA acts as a bridge for peace and a testament to the true spirit of Israeli society.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – Mark 10:46-52 – As Jesus was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”  And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to Him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Him on the way. Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Allons-nous, Anne-Laure et moi, réussir notre pari : passer une journée entière dans une même rue?  Dans ce dernier épisode de notre série rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, nous rencontrons Julien Pacaud, artiste parisien spécialisé dans le collage numérique, dont le travail s'appuie sur le hasard, l'instinct et le surréalisme. Il nous explique comment il construit ses images. C'était une rencontre inattendue dans la boutique de Frédérique (Erev Concept Store), au moment même où nous parlions de lui. Nous terminons aussi notre balade rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth à la librairie Volume, spécialisée dans l'architecture et la ville, où Anne-Laure trouve un livre très joliment illustré sur les nuages. C'est l'épisode 3/3 de notre série rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth — une rue proche de République, pleine de vie parisienne authentique, d'art et de rencontres inattendues. Cet épisode est recommandé pour un niveau B2-C1. Vous y entendrez un vocabulaire riche autour de la création artistique ainsi qu'une belle collection d'expressions naturelles pour donner son avis en français, à retrouver dans la lettre qui accompagne cette épisode (www.onethinginafrenchday.com) learn french, spoken french, french stories, paris stories, french daily life, authentic french, real french, life in paris, french podcast, digital collage, surrealism, paris art, street in paris, république paris, french expressions, give your opinion in french

Original Post Date: May 30, 2024 === Gospel Mark 10:46-52 As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. Reflection The request of Bartimaeus is radically different than the disciples, who often asked, Lord, give us a position of authority. Let us sit at your right, and another one will say, let me sit at your left and what Jesus is not calling us to is not a worldly authority over people, but he's calling us to an insight to see and understand who we really are, the beauty that we have, the dignity that we have, and to encourage others to see it for themselves. Nothing is easier for God, in Jesus, to give you what you ask for when you ask for sight. I want to see. I want to know. I want to experience your love. Closing Prayer Father, we often find ourselves in a kind of dark place where we're confused. It's a perfect time to turn to you in that darkness and say, Please give me the light that I miss. Give me the understanding I don't see. Open my eyes to a way that I've never thought of before. And that is always answered, because it's what he longs to give to the world. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read OnlineAs Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Mark 10:46–48Though the Torah commanded kindness and justice toward the blind, they were often treated poorly by the wider community. Unable to work or provide for themselves, the blind were typically reduced to begging. They also bore the stigma of being seen as suffering God's judgment, whether for their own sins or the sins of their parents. While today's story about Bartimaeus vividly illustrates the pitiful social and economic position of the blind at that time, it even more powerfully presents him as an ideal model to imitate.First, we should humbly see ourselves in Bartimaeus. On a spiritual level, we are all blind and in need of God's mercy. Like Bartimaeus, we must identify as people who are poor, ostracized, and incapable of seeing all that God wants to reveal to us. Pride gives us a false sense of who we are and blinds us to the truth of our spiritual poverty. Humility, on the other hand, opens the eyes of faith, enabling us to recognize our need for God's mercy and His healing grace so that we may see and understand life as He wishes to reveal it.Bartimaeus is not only a model of the humility we need; he is also a model of faith and prayer. In his humility, as soon as he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he cried out in a twofold way. First, he called Jesus the “Son of David.” This was a profession of faith in Jesus as the Messiah. “Son of David” was a messianic title rooted in Nathan's prophecy, in which God promised King David that his descendant would establish an everlasting kingdom (cf. 2 Samuel 7:12–16). By calling Jesus the “Son of David,” Bartimaeus professed his belief that Jesus was the fulfillment of that prophecy.With his profession of faith, Bartimaeus also prayed the ideal prayer: “Have pity on me.” The word “pity” is a translation of the Greek eleison, which is also rendered as “have mercy.” For example, at Mass, we pray in Greek, “Kyrie eleison,” or “Lord, have mercy.” This prayer is ideal because every gift from God is an act of mercy. We do not earn or deserve His grace; it is a freely bestowed gift, and our prayer should reflect this profound truth.As Bartimaeus prayed, many people told him to be silent. Despite their rebukes, Bartimaeus intensified his prayer, “calling out all the more.” This persistence serves as another model for the ideals of prayer. The “many” who rebuked him and tried to silence him symbolize the numerous obstacles we face in our pursuit of God's mercy.Though the greatest obstacles we face are our own sins, which discourage us from approaching God in prayer, we also encounter challenges in the form of temptations. These temptations, like the “many” who sought to silence Bartimaeus, try to lead us away from prayer. They urge us to give up, doubt God's care for us, or remain complacent in our spiritual lives. Bartimaeus' response—to pray even louder and more fervently—teaches us the importance of perseverance in prayer, even in the face of discouragement or opposition.Reflect today on this poor blind man, Bartimaeus, sitting on the roadside. With him, profess your faith in Jesus as the Messiah and cry out for mercy. When sin hinders you, have the courage to admit it, confess it, and plead for forgiveness. When temptations try to silence you, resist them and cry out all the louder. In the end, Jesus called Bartimaeus to Himself and healed him. Jesus desires to do the same for us. He will, if we humbly identify with Bartimaeus, see ourselves in his condition, and imitate his unwavering faith and persistent prayer.Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! With Bartimaeus, I profess my belief in You as the Messiah, the Savior of the world. With him, I also plead for Your mercy in my life and in the world around me. You alone are the source of all grace and mercy, and though I am unworthy, You freely bestow it upon the humble. Lord, I want to see. Open the eyes of my heart and grant me the reward of Your mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

But Peter [said] … “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know—this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised Him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for Him to be held by it. For David says concerning Him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for He is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. For You will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let Your Holy One see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; You will make me full of gladness with Your presence.' Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried …. Being therefore a prophet … he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, [Jesus] has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David … himself says, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”' Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” (Acts 2:14a, 22-29a, 30a, 31-34-36)

Anne-Laure et moi continuons notre journée découverte de la rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth. Nous poursuivons l'objectif de passer toute la journée dans cette même rue. Après un déjeuner chez Erev Restaurant, nous passons dans la boutique voisine : Erev Concept Store. Et c'est là que nous faisons la connaissance de Frédérique. Vous allez l'entendre présenter sa boutique.  Dans la lettre qui accompagne cet épisode, nous nous arrêterons sur les différentes manières utilisées par Frédérique pour situer dans le temps sa boutique et son activité. C'est intéressant pour vous d'avoir ces repères en tête lorsque vous racontez vos propres histoires.  Bienvenue sur Cultivate Your French, le podcast Slow French qui vous permet de cultiver votre compréhension et votre intérêt pour le français. Vous pourrez écouter cet épisode à deux rythmes différent. Je vous lis une première fois le texte lentement et ensuite vous l'entendrez à vitesse normale. C'est le principe très efficace et très satisfaisant de la double écoute. Je m'appelle Laetitia, je suis française, j'habite près de Paris et je partage avec vous chaque semaine un petit bout de ma journée.  www.cultivateyourfrench.com  

Proclaim Him In All Environments Acts 4:8-10 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 10then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Will those who are unable to use their talents for God be punished? Did Jesus purposefully blemish the animals at the temple with the whip? Do Catholics have a duty to serve the public by running for political positions? Is demonic imagery being normalized in pop culture? What is the best way to talk about Jesus with a non-Catholic stranger?  Has Satan been unbound? ​What is a good formula to develop a habit of repentance and reparation? Can a priest force a criminal to turn themselves in before absolving them? Why did Jesus only stay in Nazareth and Jerusalem and not go around the world? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Une rue parisienne peut-elle être une destination pour une journée entière? Anne-Laure et moi faisons le pari de passer une journée entière rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth.  Après un premier épisode au début de la rue avec une façade historique et une galerie d'art contemporain, nous continuons notre chemin. Nous nous arrêtons prendre un café chez Anne Caron (Meilleure Ouvrier de France torrefactrice), nous déjeunons chez Erev où nous rencontrons Thomas un admirateur de Bel-Ami, puis entrons chez Erev Concept-store et là, nous faisons la connaissance de la pétillante Frédérique. Une rencontre qui réserve de jolies surprises !  Expression du temps :  Si vous êtes apprenant de français, je vous invite à découvrir la lettre qui accompagne cet épisode, nous observerons ensemble l'expression du temps dans cet épisode « sur le vif »(l'emploi de certains mots, de certains temps ou de certains verbes). C'est une aventure dans l'aventure de l'épisode. Et enfin, il y aura toutes les références culturelles pour comprendre cet épisode.  www.onethinginafrenchday.com spoken french, learn french, paris stories, french daily life, real french, life in paris, authentic french conversations, parisian encounters, paris hidden gems, french listening practice, erev concept store, erev restaurant, rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Marais, Paris3, Time in French

In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, I am joined by Amanda Brady, Dean of Admissions at Nazareth University, for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of today's college admissions process—and what students often misunderstand when applying to college.Amanda shares how applications are truly reviewed at Nazareth University, why context matters more than perfection, and what separates memorable essays from forgettable ones. She also discusses the growing role of AI in higher education, the importance of demonstrated interest, and why students should focus less on rankings and more on finding the right fit.The conversation also highlights the unique student experience at Nazareth, including hands-on learning opportunities, community engagement, study abroad experiences, and innovative academic programs designed to prepare students for the future.In this episode, you'll learn:What admissions officers notice immediately in an applicationThe biggest mistakes students make with college essaysHow to explain academic struggles or gaps effectivelyWhy demonstrated interest can matter more than students realizeHow Nazareth supports ambitious student goals and career explorationWhat families should know about test-optional admissions and Early DecisionWhether you are a student preparing your applications, a parent navigating the process, or a counselor supporting families, this episode offers practical advice and valuable insight directly from a dean of admissions.Nazareth University Admissions----------------------------

The sin of unbelief- Jairus trusted Jesus when He was challenged to believe despite what seemed to be a failed attempt to have Jesus heal his daughter. His faith was rewarded when he saw Jesus raise his daughter from the dead. In contrast, Jesus "could do no mighty works" in his hometown of Nazareth because of their unbelief.

Pentecost was not a religious accident, a mystical experience to be chased, or the "birthday party" of modern charismatic confusion. It was God's exact appointed day on Israel's prophetic calendar, the Feast of Harvest and Firstfruits, chosen by the LORD to display before the house of Israel that the Man they had crucified, Jesus of Nazareth, was now risen, ascended, exalted, and seated at the right hand of God."And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place." Acts 2:1 (KJB)When the day of Pentecost was fully come, Heaven opened, the Holy Ghost came down, and the apostles were supernaturally authenticated before Jews gathered in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven. The rushing mighty wind, the cloven tongues like as of fire, and the miracle of known languages were not random signs for personal excitement, but divine credentials proving that Jesus Christ was both Lord and Christ. This was not repeatable revival theater; this was a once-in-history witness to Israel that their rejected Messiah was alive, glorified, and ready to deal with His covenant nation.Tonight, we show you the Old Testament Feast of Pentecost, and it's connection to the harvest of souls we see take place in Acts 2. Not only that, Pentecost has wild connections to the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church.

Let's get on our bikes and ride this weekend !!- we're talking about Tomorrow's 1967 psych classic, "My White Bicycle." A story of a rebellious youth flouting society's conventions, full of trippy headphone frolicking! Leviathan were the next act to take up the bike ... er ... song ... I guess the bell was broken by the time they got it? Nazareth actually had a hit with the song, but we wonder what the heck is going on with the vocals!? We could do without the bland 70s prog solo section, but your mileage may vary. A broken Axl, perhaps? We really like the version by Neil (aka Nigel Planer) from Brit tv's The Young Ones. This one really feels like a proper bike ride! It's got a Captain Sensible vibe - and it brings back the bell! The psych feel returns with Valentin Noiret's version, which adds some cool Kraut-rock elements. Ding ding!!

Nate Desmond opens up about his journey to Penn State Wrestling — from growing up around the sport in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, to being pushed by a wrestling family, beating the No. 1 pound-for-pound wrestler in the country, and realizing Penn State was the place he needed to be.In this interview, Desmond talks about family, faith, pressure, purpose, and what Penn State fans can expect from him every time he steps on the mat: nonstop fight.Chapters:0:00 Meet Nate Desmond0:22 Growing up around wrestling0:46 Early expectations and struggles1:09 His biggest high school moment1:33 Family influence2:22 Chasing something bigger than himself2:30 Representing Penn State2:56 Taking five college visits3:10 The conversation that changed everything3:26 Why Penn State was the right choice3:42 His promise to Penn State fans3:54 Future expectationsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#NateDesmond #PennStateWrestling #NCAAWrestling

“Andbeing found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself.” Thatphrase is astonishing. Jesus humbled Himself voluntarily. Nobody forced Him.Nobody trapped Him. Nobody took His life from Him against His will. RememberJesus said in John 10:18: “No man takes my life from me. I lay it down ofmyself.” You see, humility was not weakness in Jesus. It was deliberatesurrender. Whenpeople looked at Jesus, they simply saw a man. “Being found in appearance as aman,” most people saw Him and never realized who stood before them. They saw acarpenter from Nazareth, a Jewish teacher, a poor rabbi with no earthly power. Matthew13:55 says they asked the question: “Is not this the carpenter's son?” Theymissed the glory hidden behind His humanity. The Creator walked among Hiscreation unnoticed. Imagine that. The One who spoke worlds into existence wasmocked by sinners. The One who created human hands allowed those hands to nailHim to a cross. YetHe humbled Himself. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus continually chosethe low place. He touched lepers others avoided. He welcomed children othersignored. He ate with tax collectors and sinners others despised. He washeddirty feet others refused to touch. Remember John 13: Jesus wrapped Himself ina servant's garment. Then He washed the disciples' feet and said: “I havegiven you an example that you should do as I have done to you.” Humilityis not simply admiring Jesus. It is learning from Him. In Matthew 11:28-30,Jesus said: “Come to me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I willgive you rest.” Then He says: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest unto your souls. Formy yoke is easy and my burden is light.” It is getting in the yoke withJesus in humility. Humilityis one of the clearest marks of genuine spirituality. Pride was the originalsin. Lucifer fell through pride. Adam and Eve reached upward in pride. ButJesus willingly stepped downward in humility. He was never insecure. He neverdenied who He was. Yet He constantly placed others before Himself. Our worldcelebrates self-promotion, but Jesus modeled self-denial. The culture says,“Build your platform.” Jesus says, “Take up your cross.” The flesh says, “Benoticed.” But Jesus says, “Serve faithfully.” Oneof the hardest things for us is hidden humility. True humility is content with only God seeing. Philippians2 is teaching us that humility is not optional for believers. It is the mindsetof Jesus Christ. Remember James 4:6 says: “God resists the proud, but Hegives grace to the humble.” Think about that. Pride puts us in oppositionto God, but humility places us under the grace that we desperately need everyday.Sohow do we cultivate humility? First, by keeping our eyes on Jesus Christ. Pridegrows when we compare ourselves to others. Humility grows when we compareourselves to Jesus. Second, by serving others intentionally. Humility isdeveloped through acts of service. And third, by remembering that everything wehave is from God. 1 Corinthians 4:7 says: “What do you have that you did notreceive?”  Today, ask God to reveal areas of hidden pridein your life. Maybe that pride is in: our knowledge, our accomplishments, ourministry, our possessions, or even our spiritual maturity. Independence itselfcan become a source of pride. Pride can even hide behind religious activity. But,my friend, the cross of Jesus Christ destroys pride because it reminds us thatwe are sinners completely dependent upon His grace. The closer we walk withJesus, the humbler we will become. Let'spray together. “Lord Jesus, thank You for Your incredible humility. Forgive usfor pride and self-centeredness. Teach us to take the low place joyfully andserve others with sincere hearts. Help us to think less about ourselves andmore about You and others. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.”

Est-il possible de passer une journée entière dans une même rue de Paris? C'est la question que je me suis posée en découvrant la rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, près de République.  C'est certes une rue discrète, mais vous allez le voir, une rue riche en histoire et en lieux culturels. Et en rencontres.  Anne-Laure est ma complice dans cette aventure. Ce premier épisode s'arrête au numéro 7 de la rue.  Pour cultiver votre francomanie, nous allons nous intéresser à l'expression de l'idée d'aventure : avec quelles types de constructions est-ce que cette idée progresse dans l'épisode? C'est l'occasion idéale de découvrir la grammaire comme un outil qui apporte de la nuance et non comme une corvée. La grammaire, les conjugaisons, les temps verbaux sont là pour porter notre parole !  Vous pouvez recevoir la lettre qui accompagne le podcast en vous abonnant sur www.onethinginafrenchday.com   spoken french, learn french, french stories, paris stories, french daily life, authentic french, real french, life in paris, paris third arrondissement, french culture, Paris street walk, advanced French

Acts 3:1-10One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Today we are looking at Philippians 2:5-11, where we aretalking about the mind of Christ: This passage begins with: “Let this mindbe in you.” Today we come to one of the greatest miracles in humanhistory—when God became a man. We find this in verse 7: “But He made Himselfof no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant and coming in thelikeness of men.” This is the miracle of the incarnation. The eternalGod stepped into humanity without ceasing to be God. RememberJohn 1:14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Think aboutthat statement: The infinite became an infant. The Creator entered creation. TheOne who made the stars was born beneath them. My friend, Jesus was not partlyGod and partly man. He was fully God and fully man at the very same time. Thisis essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. If Jesus were only man, He couldnot save us. If He were only God, He could not represent us. Because He is bothGod and man, He became the perfect mediator between God and humanity. Remember1 Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God and one mediator between God andman, the man Christ Jesus.” Jesusentered humanity. He experienced hunger, weariness, rejection, sorrow, andphysical pain. He knew what it was to be tired after a long journey. He knewwhat it was to weep at a grave. He knew what it was to be misunderstood andbetrayed. Hebrews 4:15 says, “For we do not have a high priest who cannotsympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yetwithout sin.” This should give us great comfort. Jesus understands humansuffering firsthand. When you hurt, He understands. When you are weary, Heunderstands. When you are rejected, He understands. YetJesus never sinned. He was tempted externally, but unlike us, He had no sinfulnature within Him. He is the perfect Savior. Paul said He came “in thelikeness of men.” That does not mean Jesus only appeared human. It means Hetruly became man while remaining distinct from sinful humanity. He looked likeany other Jewish man of His day. Isaiah 53:2 says, “He has no form norcomeliness. And when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him.” Peoplesaw a carpenter from Nazareth. But hidden within that humble frame was theglory of God. Many missed Him because they were looking for outward splendor.People still miss Him today. Some want a political savior. Some want a miracleworker. Some want religion without repentance. But Jesus first came as asuffering servant. Howdoes this apply to us? How can we make this real to us? If Jesus was willing toenter our world, we should be willing to enter the struggles of others. Trueministry steps into other people's pain. Jesus did not remain distant from ourbroken humanity. He moved toward sinners, and we are called to do the same. Galatians6:2 reminds us, “Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law ofChrist.” Wesometimes prefer a comfortable Christianity that avoids messy people anddifficult situations. But Jesus stepped directly into our mess to rescue us. Sowho around you today needs compassion? Who needs encouragement? Who needssomeone willing to listen? The mind of Christ moves toward people, not awayfrom them. Yes,my friend, because Jesus became one of us, we can approach Him with confidence.Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of grace that we mayobtain mercy and find grace in our time of need.” Oh, what a Savior! Let'spray together. Father, thank You for sending Jesus into our world. Thank Youthat He understands our weaknesses and our sorrows. Help us to show Hiscompassion to others today. Make us willing to enter the burdens and hurts ofthose around us with the love of Jesus Christ. We pray this in Jesus' name.Amen. Godbless you and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day!

Although some view wickedness and sin as a corruption of the virtuous, according to Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30, one must be very careful to extricate the evil without destroying the good. Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVine Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons— The Parasite of Evil (Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, 20jul2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chance and co-host Dylan Saccoccio close out their multi-episode walkthrough of Reverend Robert Taylor's astronomical-theological lectures.In this episode: the procession of the equinoxes and how Taylor used it to date scripture, the meaning of Nazareth and the analemma, the symbolism of the resurrection across ancient traditions, the Virgin of the Sea and her connection to Mary, the queen of heaven and the language shared between pagan and Christian liturgies, the documented history of how the Book of Revelation came together, and the 12 gates of New Jerusalem mapped onto the zodiac and the birthstones of each sign.The closing segment also looks at the natal chart of Inner Whirled itself and what the moment of its launch may reveal about the show's purpose.Remote Biofield Tuning sessions with Chance are available via Zoom. Learn more and book at https://www.innerversepodcast.com/biofield-tuningFull archives, extended episodes, and member community at https://www.innerversepodcast.com/plusWatch the extended episode of this podcasthttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/plus/inner-whirled-22Patreon | Substack | YoutubeSUPPORTTippecanoe Herbs (coupon code ‘innerverse')Flower Elixirs by LotusWeiLearn To Trade Like A Wizard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus of Nazareth stands as the most fascinating person in human history, not just as a historical figure but as the foundation of Christian faith. What makes Him truly remarkable is His dual nature as both fully human and fully divine, His perfect sinless life, His sacrificial death for humanity's sins, His resurrection from the dead, and His transformation of the world through love. Unlike any other leader or teacher, Jesus lived without moral failure and willingly gave His life to pay for our sins. His resurrection demonstrates His divine power and offers hope for new life to all who believe. Through love alone, this man who lived only 30 years has influenced over 2 billion followers and changed the course of human history.

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) gives us one of the first historical treatments of the life of Jesus in his pioneering book (1906) that reviews all prior work on the question of the "historical Jesus" and points out how Jesus of Nazareth's image has changed with the times—while offering his own synopsis and interpretation in this seminal work of biblical criticism. Quest of the Historical Jesus by A. Schweitzer at https://amzn.to/4jwQoJm New Testament versions available at https://amzn.to/43KBXN9 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: The Quest of the Historical Jesus by Albert Schweitzer (LibriVox, read by JoeD).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Worship May 17th, 2026   “What’s Necessary” Acts 15:1-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks   Sermon Audio   Sermon Outline: Joy Freedom Reflection Questions: Do you agree that JOY is a necessity? What are some of the particular and primary hallmarks of the Joy of Jesus of Nazareth? How can you practically and personally enter, and […] The post What’s Necessary appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

For two chapters, Matthew has been building his case that Jesus is the Messiah. He has shown us the genealogy, the fulfillment of prophecy, the story of Joseph's obedience, the virgin birth, Bethlehem, Egypt, and God's protection through incredibly complicated circumstances. Today, everything changes. Almost thirty years have passed since that last scene. Jesus grew up in Nazareth. He learned a trade, lived under authority, and did what His Father asked in the hidden, ordinary, unrecorded years of His life. But now, the silence breaks. Before Jesus steps into public ministry, God sends someone ahead of Him. A voice in the wilderness. A voice with one clear message: The King is coming. Ready or not.

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Share Christ And Give Him The Credit Acts 3:6-7 6Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong.

H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Many believe that we, in this century,” writes Ethel Rosenberg, “ are witnessing the dawn of a new spiritual epoch or era. A renewal of the Spirit is making itself felt in the Churches and in the religious and social life of all lands. This is in harmony with the teachings of the Bahais, and of their Great Leaders, now represented by Abdul Baha the ‘Servant of God,' known to the outside world as Abbas Effendi. Once again, the Light is shining forth from that land which may indeed be called the Holy Land: for have not its valleys and hills been trodden from the beginning by the feet of those great Messengers inspired of God—Abraham, Elijah, and last and greatest, Jesus of Nazareth? Is it strange that once more in this century of ours, in this ‘cradle of the race,' those that were sitting “in darkness have seen a Great Light,” the light of the Sun of Righteousness that rises with healing in his wings?”Ethel Jenner Rosenberg (1858-1930) was a prominent British Bahá'í, having been introduced to the Bahá'í Faith in 1899 by Mary Thornburgh-Cropper. She published two booklets on the Bahá'í Faith, of which “A Brief Account of the Bahai Movement” was one. She also presented a paper on the Bahá'í Faith at the International Congress for the History of Religions in 1908. She assisted Laura Clifford Barney in compiling Some Answered Questions and Lady Blomfield in compiling Paris Talks. She began to learn Persian and assisted Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, in translating the Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh. She was described by Shoghi Effendi as ‘England's pioneer worker'. (Introduction by Nicholas James Bridgewater)Genre(s): Other religionsLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): religion (744), Bahai (11), Bahá'í (10), Bahá'í (5), Bahá'í Faith (5), 'Abdu'l-Bahá (3), Abdul-Baha (3), Bahai Movement (2), brief account (1), Ethel Rosenberg (1), Bahá'u'lláh (1)

Full Text of Readings Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 295 The Saint of the day is Saint Isidore the Farmer Saint Isidore the Farmer's Story Isidore the Farmer has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular, he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference. When he was barely old enough to wield a hoe, Isidore entered the service of John de Vergas, a wealthy landowner from Madrid, and worked faithfully on his estate outside the city for the rest of his life. He married a young woman as simple and upright as himself who also became a saint—Maria de la Cabeza. They had one son, who died as a child. Isidore the Farmer had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many a holiday devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas. All day long, as he walked behind the plow, he communed with God. His devotion, one might say, became a problem, for his fellow workers sometimes complained that he often showed up late because of lingering in church too long. He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore the Farmer's supplying them miraculously with food. He had a great concern for the proper treatment of animals. He died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622, with Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri. Together, the group is known in Spain as “the five saints.” Reflection Many implications can be found in a simple laborer achieving sainthood: Physical labor has dignity; sainthood does not stem from status; contemplation does not depend on learning; the simple life is conducive to holiness and happiness. Legends about angel helpers and mysterious oxen indicate that his work was not neglected and his duties did not go unfulfilled. Perhaps the truth which emerges is this: If you have your spiritual self in order, your earthly commitments will fall into order also. “[S]eek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness,” said the carpenter from Nazareth, “and all these things will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:33).Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan's Soap https://AlansSoaps.com/Todd Honor John's memory and the legacy he created for Ian and Alan with Alan's Artisan Soaps “John's Favorites” bundle.  Get one bar of each of his favorites for only $28.99. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comRegister now for the FREE “Impact of Energy" live webinar May 21st at 3:30pm Pacific.Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeEpisode Links:Is Rededicate250 for Jesus or John Thune? Faith & Flag"Our nation is not founded on a religion. It's not based on a common culture, even, or heritage. ... We're a creedal nation," Justice Neil Gorsuch tells @nickgillespie on The Reason Interview podcast.Acts 4:8-128 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11 Jesus is“‘the stone you builders rejected,    which has become the cornerstone.'12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”Friends, this coming Sunday, I have the privilege of participating in Rededicate 250, a national gathering in Washington, DC to celebrate and recommit ourselves to the foundations upon which this country was built. I hope you'll join me on May 17 as we gather as one nation under God. To register and learn more, visit Speaking at an exclusive event, U.S. Chief of Protocol Ambassador @MonicaCrowley laid out the purpose of Rededicate 250--an event for America's 250th birthday focused on restoring the personal and national faith in God.Matthew 10:32 32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.Please grab the videos of office holders … did ANY of them say Jesus? Deborah Birx is back just in time to lie about Hantavirus FFS, they're doing it again: Deb Birx, former Covid Task Force Coordinator, calls for "widely available" PCR "testing" for hantavirus, hints it should be used in schools NOW - WHO's Tedros says he hopes this incident will make Argentina and U.S. "reconsider their decisions," [to withdraw from WHO], as "the best immunity we have is solidarity," and viruses dont care about politics, borders or excuses. PRESIDENT TRUMP DROPS TRUTH: We need to STOP pumping babies full of endless vaccines: “I believe in vaccines, but I don't believe that you have to have a mandate for all of them... I look at these beautiful little babies, and they God's Plan for Life is Not Profitable Enough for Babylon - Faith & Family @SecKennedy outlines America's fertility crisis: “We now have a fertility rate officially of 1.57, and that's down from 1920…it was at 3.26.” - “It's way below the replacement rate which is 2.1.” - “It is actually approaching the rates they have in China and Japan.”

Acts 4:8-12 New King James Version   8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some people experience miracles and healing… while others miss what God wants to do?In this powerful message from Mark 6, Pastor Ryan Visconti teaches through one of the most surprising moments in Jesus' ministry - when Jesus returned to His hometown and people rejected Him because they thought they already knew Him.Even though Jesus taught with authority and demonstrated miraculous power, many people in Nazareth took offense at Him and refused to believe. Their familiarity caused them to miss the miracles standing right in front of them.This message explores the connection between faith, healing, honor, and the power of Jesus and why unbelief can keep people from experiencing what God wants to do in their lives.If you've ever struggled with doubt, disappointment, offense, or feeling spiritually stuck, this message will challenge and encourage your faith.

Jesus Is in Control Jonathan Parnell Download John 18:1-11,When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. 3So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. 4 Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” 5 They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. 6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7 So he asked them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.” 10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”Back in John Chapter 10, Jesus said something really important we should keep in mind. He said, Chapter 10, verse 18:No one takes [my life] from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.In other words, Jesus has told us in advance that he's in complete control of his suffering that will come, and in Chapter 18 that suffering is no longer future tense. The suffering that Jesus has talked about begins to unfold rapidly, in real time. Notice here how verse 1 sets the scene for us: Jesus has finished the Farewell Discourse, and his prayer for the disciples in Chapter 17, and now he leaves the Upper Room, and they go outside to a garden.So this is a new setting — and all the Gospel writers report this to us, but John includes some details here that the others don't. And the reason is because John has a direct theological agenda: He wants readers to know that what Jesus said back in Chapter 10, verse 18 is true — the arrest of Jesus is not a haphazard collapse into chaos, but it is the controlled descent into chaos for our sake. John's point is that Jesus is in control — that's his main idea here, and he makes it clear in at least three ways. That's what I wanna show you this morning: three ways Jesus is in control during chaos …1. Jesus knew all that would happen to him. John tells us this directly in verse 4. He says Jesus knew “all that would happen to him” — and the keyword there is the word “all.” This implies that Jesus didn't just know the outcome — he didn't just know where he'd end up — but he knew all the details that would take him there, including the details of Judas's betrayal. That's the focus in this passage.It's fascinating that John gives us more details about Judas than any other Gospel. First, it's just in the mention of Judas … Five different times in this Gospel when John names Judas, he says, “Judas, who would betray him.” He said that way back in Chapter 6, and again in Chapters 12 and 13, and he says it twice in this passage, in verses 2 and 5 — which means John says this about Judas even as the betrayal is taking place (see John 6:71; 12:4; 13:2; 18:2, 5). Why does John do this? Well, I think most basically it's because John wants us to never forget who Judas is, but it's also because he wants us to see Judas through a certain lens: John wants us to see that everything Judas does is fulfillment, not surprise. The case in point is that John gives us these premeditation details of Judas — that's what I'm calling them, “premeditation details.” Look at this in verse 2. After Jesus and his disciples went to the garden in verse 1, verse 2 says:“Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.”Don't miss how dark and sinister this is … Judas knew where to find Jesus. Judas had left the Upper Room in Chapter 13, and maybe by this point he had come back to the Upper Room and found it empty, or maybe he didn't. Either way, at some point, Judas thought, “I know where he is.”And he knew where Jesus was because of their friendship.He knew Jesus was in the garden because he had been there with him many times before. The garden was a favorite spot for Jesus to pray and teach his disciples, and Judas had prayed with Jesus there. He had been taught by Jesus there. Jesus had brought him there, and now Judas used that against Jesus.I hate Judas. I hate him. I hate him like I hate the devil. Can you believe what he did?More details in verse 3 are important.Judas had procured two groups of men to come with him. One was a band of soldiers (which would have been Roman soldiers), and the other was a group of officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. Now the the English Standard Version translates the first group “band of soldiers” but another word for it is “detachment of soldiers” (that's how the New International Version translates it). And what's interesting is that the Greek word behind “detachment” or “band” was an actual category of soldiers in the Roman army. Historical documents from the First Century tell us about it. A detachment was 200 soldiers. That's what the word means.Now, there's a chance that the full 200 soldiers didn't come along here, but my guess is that more soldiers came with Judas than we typically picture in our minds.Because in addition to this relatively large group of Roman soldiers, there were also Jewish officials. (This group would have been like the temple police who worked for the high priests and Pharisees.)And together, these soldiers and police, had lanterns and torches and weapons. So we gotta picture this correctly: this is not a small group of ragtag cavemen with clubs, but this is a sizable fraction of the Roman army together with Jewish police, and they're well-supplied, and they're led by Judas to this place only Judas knows about. This was calculated evil.John tells us in verse 5:“Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.”Do you see how despicable this is? There's deeper meaning here:The Roman soldiers represented the Gentile world; the Jewish officials or police represented Jesus's own people; and Judas represented Satan himself — because John told us in 13:27 that Satan had entered into Judas. So, understand what's going on here: In this group that came to arrest Jesus, it represents all of creation conspiring against him. All of humanity, Jew and Gentile, and the demonic realm — they have plotted together and set themselves against the Lord and his anointed.And Judas, standing with him, would have thought he was so smart. He would have had the smuggest look on his face.And the only thing that does not make this an absolute knockout win for Judas — like the only reason Judas has not just pulled one over on his Rabbi — is that Jesus knew about it the whole time.Every single time Jesus had been in this garden with his disciples … every single time over the last three years he prayed there with them and taught there with them … every time they “took sweet counsel together” as friends — every single time Jesus had ever seen the face of Judas in this garden, he knew that Judas would do this. Every moment in the garden before this moment, he knew this moment would come. Because he knew all that would happen to him. See, Jesus is in control.Here's another way we see Jesus in control during the chaos …2. Jesus was straightforward about his identity. I want you to notice both what Jesus says and the way he says it. First, what he says. When they tell Jesus they're looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus says in verse 5, “I am he” — John tells us again that Jesus said this in verse 6, and Jesus repeats himself in verse 8. So three times in this passage, we read the words: “I am.” And in the Gospel of John, we know this is intentional. When Jesus says this, he is declaring himself to be God. He's revealing his true identity — He was before Abraham! He is one with the Father! He has been sent into the world by the Father!Jesus is, again, claiming the divine name: Jesus is the “I am.” Amen!But now notice the way he says it. Years ago, I got a book on public speaking titled, “The Way You Say It.” (I got it to help me with an accent I used to have. That's what the book is for.) But the underlying premise of the book is that the way you say something matters. The words matter the most, but the tone and context make a difference. Speech is dynamic like that.Well, we can't actually hear how Jesus says what he says here, but we can pay attention to the context. John gives us some key details here, so let's follow closely with what he says: In verse 4, there's this long group of soldiers, with their torches and weapons, and show up in this garden where Jesus and his disciples are. John says Jesus “came forward and said to them, ‘Whom do you seek?'”They say “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus says “I am he.”Notice how straightforward this is. Rows of uniformed soldiers and police came looking for Jesus, and when they got to Jesus, he asked them what they're doing. Can you picture that? All these soldiers and police and Judas are standing together, and Jesus is the one who does the talking. And literally, they must answer to him. It gets better.When Jesus declares his identity, when he says “I am he,” verse 6 says “they drew back and fell to the ground.” Which I think means exactly what it says. All of these soldiers fell down before Jesus. Verse 7, “So he asked them again…” which implies that he asked them right away — Jesus keeps talking to them while they are still on the ground. Let's back up for a minute. I need you to use your imagination here. Picture this scene: It's night. Jesus and his disciples are in the garden. Suddenly, a swarm of Romans soldiers and Jewish police, and Judas show up with torches and weapons, and Jesus steps forward to say “Who you looking for?” They say, “Jesus of Nazareth.”Jesus says, “I am he.” And swoosh!They all fall to ground like dominos, and while they're laying on the ground, Jesus says, “Who you looking for again?”This is almost comedy. It's incredible!If we could just freeze this scene — if we could snap a photo of this scene and show people, everybody who sees the photo is gonna know who's in charge.And it ain't Judas. It ain't the Roman soldiers. It ain't the Jewish officials.Jesus Christ is in control. John is showing us this in how Jesus was so straightforward about his identity. He's doing the talking. He's asking the questions. Because he's in control.One more. A third way we see Jesus's control during the chaos …3. Jesus was resolved to be the better Adam. Remember the setting here. All this is taking place in a garden. And this absolutely is meant to be an allusion to the Garden of Eden. I mentioned before, John has a theological agenda. (The other Gospel writers use the name Gethsemane, but John uses just the word “garden.”) He actually tells the whole story of Jesus's passion in view of a garden: John mentions a garden being close to where Jesus was crucified — in Chapter 19, verse 41. He mentions a garden again in Chapter 20 after Jesus is resurrected — spoiler alert here: but when Mary sees the resurrected Jesus, she thinks he's the garden keeper (see 20:15).And guess what? He is.And it starts in this passage. What's happening here is a redo of the Garden of Eden when Satan tempted Adam. Now's there's a few differences in this redo, and one is that Peter's here. And Peter, so far, is just watching all this happen. He hasn't said anything. But then we get to verse 10. And this is one we all need to see. So y'all help me out. Find Chapter 18, verses 10:Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”Two questions:What is Peter doing?What is Jesus doing?First, PeterWhen Peter draws his sword, he was ready to go out fighting. Peter has already said, Chapter 13, verse 37, that he would lay down his life for Jesus, and he thinks this is it. Look: he's no match for these soldiers. He knows that. They have weapons too, and a lot more of them.So either Peter is ready to die, or maybe he expects Jesus to keep speaking — because he just saw all these soldiers fall to the ground. He remembered what that voice did to the storm that night on the sea. All Jesus has to do is say the word, Peter knows. So maybe Peter swings his sword, and then looks at Jesus like, “Well? Go ahead…”But Peter was mistaken. D. A. Carson says Peter was “as clumsy as his courage was great, and his tactic as pointless as his misunderstanding was total.”He was confused, but we know all he was trying to do was help out. Peter was willing to die for Jesus to advance the cause; he didn't understand that first Jesus must died for him to accomplish the cause. This is what Jesus is doing. Jesus tells Peter, verse 11:“Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”Jesus corrects Peter not on the goal, but on the method. Jesus will indeed triumph over all his enemies, but the way matters. And the way of Jesus's triumph is to drink the cup.It's not a violent overthrow of earthly powers, it's a blood sacrifice for helpless sinners. It's not military conquest, it's substitutionary atonement. Victory soon, but suffering first.Something different in the Gospel of John compared to the other Gospels is that John leaves out the temptation narrative of Jesus when he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. And I think it's because, with Genesis 3 on his mind, John reframes Jesus's big temptation to be here in the garden.Because Satan was crafty again in this garden. Defiance and betrayal appear again in this garden. Obedience or disobedience are the options again in this garden. Life and death are on the line again in this garden. What is Jesus doing? He is resolved to be the better Adam … and rather than fall, he descends, not in a vain attempt to augment his life, but in a willingness to lose it, not to subject a world of life to death, but to bring a world of death to life. Where the first Adam fell, the better Adam is faithful. Jesus has never been in more control. The cup he is about to drink is the cup the Father has given him. And those simple words at the end of verse 11 make it the most clear: this is not a haphazard collapse into chaos — our heavenly Father is writing the story. Is evil at work in this story? Absolutely. The Roman authorities had a hand in this. The Jewish leaders had a hand in this. Judas, led by Satan, had a hand in this. But who gave Jesus the cup? Who gave him the cup?The Father gave him the cup. The Father is accomplishing his plan, the plan of the Trinity. Jesus is in control. And For UsAnd look, that was true for Jesus's passion, and it's true for our situation right now — for whatever situation you might be going through. Everything in our lives — listen: every single thing in our lives — occurs beneath the will of God, and he has promised, whatever we got, he will work it together for our salvation. It doesn't make bad things less bad, but it gives us that bigger picture, which can be so easy to forget. Jesus loves you, and Jesus is in control. And this morning, very simply, I want to call you to rest in him. Rest in the truth of his love and power. And for some of you, that means conversion. Put your faith in Jesus today. I know some of you might be right on the fence — I get it. I've been there. Believe in Christ today, and be born again. We're having baptisms on May 31 — believe and come be baptized. For others of us, Christians in the room, you believe in Jesus but your vision of him has been a little clouded. We just need to see him again with the eyes of our hearts, and I pray that you would.Even as we come to this Table.The TableAt this Table we remember the passion event of Jesus — that he died for us and was raised, which is the most vivid display of his love and power. Glory in the gospel this morning!

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Share a commentThey invited Jesus to preach because he was famous. They tried to kill him because he told the truth. We open Luke 4 and follow Jesus back to Nazareth for what becomes his first sermon at home and his last one there, a moment that exposes how quickly “we love that verse” can turn into “we hate that message” when Scripture presses on pride.We watch Jesus take the Isaiah scroll and read a prophecy about the Spirit-anointed Messiah bringing good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and God's favor. Then he makes the shocking claim that it is fulfilled as they hear him. The crowd initially marvels, but everything changes when they demand hometown miracles and special treatment. Jesus refuses to perform for applause, names their unbelief, and reminds them that no prophet is accepted in his hometown.From there we trace two explosive Old Testament examples Jesus chooses on purpose: Elijah sent to a Gentile widow in Zarephath and Elisha cleansing Naaman the Syrian. Both stories spotlight outsider faith and insider resistance, and both confront the idea that proximity to religion equals trust in God. Finally, we draw out the practical takeaway: how Jesus responds to rejection with calm, courage, and mission focus, giving us a model for handling ridicule, injustice, and disappointment without losing control, heart, or sight.If Luke 4 has ever confused you or unsettled you, this conversation will clarify why. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs perspective on rejection, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Get instant, biblically faithful answers to your Bible questions. https://www.wisdomonline.org/ask Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentThey invited Jesus to preach because he was famous. They tried to kill him because he told the truth. We open Luke 4 and follow Jesus back to Nazareth for what becomes his first sermon at home and his last one there, a moment that exposes how quickly “we love that verse” can turn into “we hate that message” when Scripture presses on pride.We watch Jesus take the Isaiah scroll and read a prophecy about the Spirit-anointed Messiah bringing good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and God's favor. Then he makes the shocking claim that it is fulfilled as they hear him. The crowd initially marvels, but everything changes when they demand hometown miracles and special treatment. Jesus refuses to perform for applause, names their unbelief, and reminds them that no prophet is accepted in his hometown.From there we trace two explosive Old Testament examples Jesus chooses on purpose: Elijah sent to a Gentile widow in Zarephath and Elisha cleansing Naaman the Syrian. Both stories spotlight outsider faith and insider resistance, and both confront the idea that proximity to religion equals trust in God. Finally, we draw out the practical takeaway: how Jesus responds to rejection with calm, courage, and mission focus, giving us a model for handling ridicule, injustice, and disappointment without losing control, heart, or sight.If Luke 4 has ever confused you or unsettled you, this conversation will clarify why. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs perspective on rejection, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

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In Part 2 of 2, what did the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) talk about and do but was not recorded in the Bible? How do we know this? Answer: from tradition and from the mystics such as Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, Ven. Mary of Agreda, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schonau. Join Fr. Chris as he summarizes what these mystics have said about what happened within the Holy Family during their time in Egypt, during their hidden life in Nazareth, during the death of St. Joseph, and during the public ministry of Jesus. Interesting stories are given (such as what the first words of Jesus were when he spoke) and what they did at home.

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