Podcasts about New Covenant

"New Covenant Blessings: Why Your Breakthrough Isn't About Your Performance" Are you still trying to behave your way into God's blessing? In this episode of the Increase Ministries podcast, Travis Lee Peters explains why New Covenant living isn't about moral performance, it's about faith in motion. Learn why the blessing of Abraham belongs to you right now, how real faith always has action attached, and why staying planted in the Word is the key to prospering in business, finances, health, and relationships. If you're tired of feeling like God is withholding and ready to walk in what's already yours, this episode is for you. If this blessed you, don't just watch and leave. Get plugged in today so you can begin to experience God's Promise for Increase on new and exciting levels:

What's So New About the New Covenant? Part 1 | KIB 522 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description: In Kingdom Intelligence Briefing #522, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore a vital question for the remnant in the last days: What is so new about the New Covenant? This episode uncovers how the promises of the New Covenant were already embedded in the Old Testament and how many believers have been disconnected from the very foundations that explain who we are in Christ. Mary Lou opens with practical warnings about spiritual deception in culture, hidden occult influence, and the need for prayer over vulnerable regions, infrastructure, and the nation. She also shares an important encouragement for God's people to remain watchful, prayerful, and spiritually prepared. Dr. Lake then begins a powerful new teaching series showing that the New Covenant does not abolish God's previous revelation, but rather internalizes it. He explains how the Torah being written on the heart, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, circumcision of heart, and the renewal of the mind are all part of the deeper reality of walking with God in the last days. This is a timely message for believers who want to move beyond shallow Christianity, rediscover the Hebraic foundations of the faith, and understand how spiritual maturity, healing, and obedience work together in the Kingdom of God. If this teaching blesses you, please like, subscribe, share, and visit: www.KingdomIntelligenceBriefing.com Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction and opening remarks 01:29 – Welcome to Kingdom Intelligence Briefing #522 01:56 – Mary Lou's warning about hidden cultural deception and "6767" chanting 03:18 – Vision of white-uniformed soldiers and prayer for the electrical grid 07:43 – Why infrastructure attacks and spiritual preparedness matter 13:36 – New teaching series: What's So New About the New Covenant? 15:10 – The error of disconnecting the New Covenant from the Old Testament 16:57 – Old Testament promises fulfilled and internalized in Christ 18:55 – Circumcision of heart, new heart, indwelling Spirit, and priesthood realities 21:58 – Why the New Covenant raises the standard instead of lowering it 24:55 – Jeremiah 31 and the promise of the New Covenant 28:25 – Torah written on the heart: external law becomes internal reality 31:42 – Why bad theology creates conflict between spirit and soul 34:13 – The danger of throwing away God's original definitions 37:19 – How the Holy Spirit uses the Word to renew the mind 43:46 – Why the Church must return to biblical foundations 51:18 – Romans 2 and the law written on the hearts of Gentile believers 56:08 – The need to heal wounded spirits and restore alignment with God 01:00:44 – Prayer for healing, alignment, and spiritual restoration 01:01:26 – Featured resource: The Kingdom Priesthood 01:03:51 – Closing remarks and ministry information Hashtags: #NewCovenant, #TorahWrittenOnTheHeart, #BiblicalLifeTV, #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing, #DrMichaelLake, #MaryLouLake, #HebraicRoots, #EndTimes, #BibleTeaching, #HolySpirit, #SpiritualWarfare, #RemnantBelievers, #KingdomOfGod, #ChristianDiscipleship, #LastDays, #Jeremiah31, #Romans2, #CircumcisionOfHeart, #BiblicalFoundations, #KingdomPriesthood

You've been told your whole life that God's involvement in your life depends on how good of a Christian you've been. That's not the New Covenant. That's the Old Covenant. And you don't live there anymore. Travis teaches on why performance-based thinking is the actual thing keeping you off your God-given path, not your lack of money, credentials, or talent. When you understand that you are flawless in His eyes right now, you'll stop waiting and start moving. This one will set you free. Key scriptures: Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 5:1-2, Galatians 3:13-14, Hebrews 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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In this message from our Dear Church series, Pastor Josh explores Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians 3–4 about the greater glory found in the New Covenant through Jesus. While the Old Covenant carried glory, it ultimately pointed forward to something better—the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ, the veil is removed, giving us freedom to experience God's presence and reflect His glory to the world. Even in our weakness and suffering, God places the treasure of the gospel in “jars of clay,” using our lives to reveal His light and power. When we fix our eyes on what is eternal rather than temporary, we are inwardly renewed and transformed to mirror the glory of God. ____ Partner with New Tribe: Give | https://newtribe.church/give/ ____ Connect with New Tribe: Website | https://newtribe.church/comeexperience/ Instagram | / newtribechurch Facebook | / newtribechurch YouTube | / newtribechurch

Saturday, 14 March 2026   An explanation of the overall pictorial contents of Matthew 17.   Chapter 17 of Matthew completes a picture that has been ongoing for several chapters. In Chapter 14, there was a snapshot of Israel's history in relation to the law. Chapter 15 then gave a picture of what is going on in the world from the time Jesus fulfilled the law until the rapture. Chapter 16 revealed a passage that petitions the Jews of the end times to consider who Jesus is based on their own history, comparing it to how He is portrayed in Scripture.   Chapter 17 began with the words “after six days.” It is a reference to the six days of creation, which mirror the six thousand years of man's time before the millennium, the seventh day, the day of God's rest on earth –   “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.” Isaiah 11:10   Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain. Peter is the apostle to the circumcision (Galatians 2:7), James was the first apostle to die, and John was the last. This is an honor that James and John had sought, but in a different way –   “Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21 And He said to her, ‘What do you wish?' She said to Him, ‘Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.'” Matthew 20:20, 21   In one respect, Jesus granted the request concerning the placement of apostolic honor. These three men form a triad of witnesses to the Jews. There on the high mountain, Jesus metamorphosed before them. Moses and Elijah, representing the law and the prophets as well as the living and the dead, appeared along with Jesus.   Peter, whose epistles are strategically placed after Paul's, indicating they are addressed to the end times Jews after the church age, offered to build three tabernacles, dwelling places, for them. The voice of the Father came out of the cloud, noting that it is His Son, Jesus, in whom He is well pleased, and that they were to hear Him.   It is the final lesson of the end times. The law and prophets are not what the Jews are to focus on, but Jesus. It is His glory alone that will take them into the millennium, the law being finally removed from Israel (see Hebrews 8:13).   While descending the mountain, the disciples asked Him why the scribes said that Elijah was to come first. Jesus said, “Elijah indeed, he comes first, and he will reconstitute all” (17:11). Elijah is literally coming back to witness to Israel. However, Jesus also noted that Elijah had come already. The disciples understood this to mean John the Baptist.   The indication is that Israel will understand from these two appearances that they missed the ball, and the troubles they have faced were a self-inflicted wound. Verses 14-17 detail the healing of the man's son. No names of people or locations were given, just a description of the boy being moonstruck and suffering badly because he frequently fell into the fire and f  requently into the water.   It is a picture of Israel in their history before the Lord, completely untreatable, even by the disciples (their witness to Israel) –   “Your affliction is incurable, Your wound is severe. 13 There is no one to plead your cause, That you may be bound up; You have no healing medicines.” Jeremiah 30:12, 13   See also Micah 1:8,9.   Jesus called them a faithless and perverse generation, something that exactingly describes Israel. It is a point stated to the Jews by Peter in Acts 2:40. Despite their failure, it says that Jesus rebuked the demon, and it left the child that very hour. Israel's wound will be cured immediately at the return of Christ.   When the disciples asked why they couldn't cast it out, Jesus said it was because of their unbelief and that that kind could only go out by fasting and prayer. Jesus doesn't say who must fast and pray. Rather, He says it is a part of such healing.   Fasting is a sign of mourning and repentance toward God. Prayer is the means by which God is petitioned.  In the future, at the time of Christ's return, Israel will, like ancient Nineveh, fast and pray to the Lord. When they do, they will be healed.   The final verses of the chapter referred first to them “overturning” in the Galilee (verse 22). The word was anastrephó. As explained, one can return without any intent or change in the way things are, or one can return while considering, making changes, redirecting to something new, etc. It is also used as a word indicating contrast.   It is the state of Israel after having been healed. There is a return with a considered change, redirecting them to something new. They will enter the New Covenant, returning to God in a new way. That wording is based on Jesus' words about the Son of Man being betrayed into the hands of men, being killed, and being raised on the third day (verse 23).   That is the exact gospel Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4. Israel will be overturned in their thinking by finally accepting, as Paul says, “the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved” (1 Corinthians 15:1,2).   In verse 24, it says that they came to Capernaum. The name is derived from kaphar, to cover, as in atonement, and Nahum, the name of the prophet. However, Nahum is derived from nakham, to sigh. The sense of the word extends to regretting, feeling sorry, and being or getting comfort.   All three of these are tied up in the thought of salvation. While in this location, those who received the temple tax asked if the Teacher paid the tax. Peter's answer in verse 25 was that He did. The tax, as explained, was based on the ransom money (silver) described in Exodus 30:11-16. It is the money representing salvation through Christ's sacrifice, ransoming man from the power of the devil.   Still in verse 25, Jesus preanticipated Peter by asking about paying such taxes, does that come from the king's sons or from unfamiliars (those outside the family). The word used was prophthanó, to get an earlier start on a matter.   Jesus didn't just speak of the matter of Israel's salvation before they asked for it. He spoke of the matter before they could ask. In other words, the Bible has clearly proclaimed that Israel will once again be God's people. Their ransom money had been procured long before they knew there was a need for it. This was preanticipated by God in Christ.   Peter's response to Jesus about the tax was from unfamilars. Jesus said, “Hence, the sons, they are exempt.” It is a point that will apply to Israel after the Lord returns. Being sons of God (as a nation), once again, they will be free from such payment.   Verse 27 described the manner in which Peter would find such a coin to pay the taxes. It was provided by Jesus in a miraculous way. Likewise, Israel will not pay anything for their ransom. Rather, it will be provided by Christ's all-sufficient payment at the cross of Calvary.   The final words of the chapter recorded Jesus' words to Peter, “That, having taken, you give to them for Me and you.” Jesus' work leading to His resurrection is what validated both His and Israel's sonship.   For Jesus, that is recorded in Romans 1:4, where it says, “and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.” See also Hebrews 1:5.   For Israel of the end times, pictured by Peter, the apostle to the circumcision, it is belief in the gospel that will bring about their state of sonship. The tax is paid through the miracle-working power of God in Christ.   Life application: Chapter 17 of Matthew clearly indicates that there is a future for Israel, the people. They are restored to the land of Israel as prophesied in God's word. They will never be uprooted from it again, according to that same word –   “‘I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. 15 I will plant them in their land, And no longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have given them,' Says the Lord your God.” Amos 9:14, 15   This is good news for Israel. However, for Israel at this time, the news is not so good. They are not currently God's people (Hosea 1:9, 10 & Romans 9:25, 26). Not being God's people, they are also not sons of God. That right has been stripped from them at this time.   Rather, Jesus clearly notes that their father is the devil –   “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. 46 Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? 47 He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.” John 8:44-47   To reject Jesus is to reject God because Jesus is God and the Son of the Father. Jesus calls Israel during this dispensation a “synagogue of Satan” in Revelation 2:9 and 3:9. Calling them God's people at this time does a disservice to them. What they need is evangelism, not coddling, sycophancy, fawning, or flattering.   They are not right with God, and not to evangelize them, when you have the opportunity to do so, can only continue them down the path leading to the Lake of Fire. This is important. Israel needs Jesus. Without Him, they are like any other nation on the planet that lacks Jesus Christ. Be bold in your proclamation of Jesus Christ to all people, Jew and Gentile alike.   Lord God, help us to think rightly about our conversations with others. Help us to remember that without Jesus, they are on a one-way path to eternal condemnation. May we boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all people. Amen.

Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 17 and the Book of Esther For BibleInTen.com – By DH – 14th March 2026 Welcome back to Bible in Ten. Today we come to Matthew 17, and in this series that leads us naturally to Book 17 of the Old Testament: Esther. And with an explanation of the overall pictorial contents of Matthew 17 provided in the previous episode, Matthew chapter 17 becomes much clearer and in this supplementary episode, we will see how Esther strengthens it as a supporting witness. Esther is not just a story about Jewish survival in Persia.  Esther is a book about the Lord hidden from open view, but still directing all things toward redemption. The book exists not mainly to magnify the Jews, but to show the unseen faithfulness of God in preserving them for the sake of His promises and ultimately for the sake of the Redeemer, the true subject of Scripture. The Esther Bible Study available on the Superior Word develops the following pictures: Ahasuerus pictures God, the ruler over the world. Vashti pictures disobedience and loss of access to the throne. Esther pictures the Gospel, especially in her mediating role before the king. Haman pictures Law, even law bringing wrath and death. Mordecai pictures Christ: hidden at first, then honored, then exalted, then clothed with authority, then writing with full power, then sending letters of peace and truth, and finally having his greatness recorded through all the realm. That makes Esther a strong support for what Matthew 17 is picturing. 1) “After six days” — the approach to kingdom rest Matthew 17 begins, “after six days.”  As was said this points toward the six-thousand-year course of man's time before the seventh-day rest, the millennial kingdom. Esther supports this by opening in a royal setting already marked by splendor, order, and throne-rule. Shushan is treated almost like a paradise-throne setting, and Ahasuerus is taken as picturing the divine throne-rule itself. So both chapters begin not with chaos, but with the king and the court already in view. 2) Christ revealed in glory before a select company On the mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. That is the hidden unveiling of the King before His glory is openly seen by all. Esther supports this pattern through hiddenness before manifestation. The whole book works by concealed identity, concealed movements, and God working in the background long before the reversal appears.  The Lord is not named openly in Esther, yet He is there, hidden, moving everything toward the appointed outcome. So Matthew 17's select-company glory scene sits very comfortably beside Esther's hidden-providence structure. 3) Moses and Elijah testify that all prior revelation converges on Christ Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus, but not as equals. They are witnesses. That fits Esther's Christ structure too. The whole book drives toward one central exalted figure: not Vashti, not Haman, not even Esther by herself, but finally Mordecai in exaltation. And Mordecai is clearly picturing Christ Jesus, the one advanced to authority by the king. So just as Matthew 17 narrows the law and prophets toward Christ, Esther narrows all of its movements toward the greatness of Mordecai, a picture of the greatness of Christ. 4) “Hear Him” and “Jesus only” This is the heart of Matthew 17. The Father says, “Hear Him,” and the disciples then see “Jesus only.” That fits Esther, because Esther repeatedly moves the reader away from outward structures and toward the one through whom life and deliverance actually come. Esther is a picture of the beautiful Gospel message, but Mordecai is the Christ figure who ends up invested with the king's authority and acting with the signet.  The signet granted to Mordecai pictures the authority of Christ. So if Matthew 17 says, in effect, “Hear Him”, Esther says in its own symbolic way: the decisive authority now rests with the Christ-figure who bears the king's signet. 5) Hidden glory must wait for resurrection-grounded disclosure Jesus tells them not to publicise the vision until after resurrection. Again, Esther supports this because Esther is a book of timed disclosure. Esther conceals her identity, Mordecai watches from outside, and the hidden plan only comes into the open at the appointed hour. The Lord is working behind the scenes and the book's whole structure depends on that hiddenness. So Matthew 17 and Esther both teach: that public revelation comes only when the right moment arrives. 6) Elijah / restoration and Israel's future turning Matthew 17 speaks of Elijah in two ways at once: John the Baptist has already fulfilled an Elijah-like role, but Jesus' wording also leaves a still-future restoration role in view. Esther also supports a future restoration by showing that the covenant people are threatened but not discarded. Esther is treated as a book of redemptive history in which the Jews are preserved because God's promises to them stand, and because the Messiah must come and return in connection with them. Esther strengthens the Matthew 17 reading that Israel is not finally cast off. God is not finished with Israel chiefly through Jesus' future-tense words about Elijah restoring all things, and then reinforced through the picture of Israel's healing and restored sonship later in the chapter.” Though threatened and with God's face hidden from open view, they are brought through to preservation, mourning, reversal, and future blessing 7) The afflicted boy and Israel's incurable condition The Matthew 17 explanation treats the afflicted boy as picturing Israel in its historical condition: wounded, unstable, and untreatable by human means. Esther strongly confirms that pattern. The Jews stand under a decree of destruction that has to be properly and purposefully dealt with. Haman, picturing Law, has issued a death-word, and the people are trapped unless royal intervention occurs. In Matthew 17 the boy is incurable by the disciples. IN Esther the Jews are doomed under an irreversible decree. In both: the people cannot heal or save themselves. 8) Christ alone intervenes to heal and deliver In Matthew 17, Jesus heals what the disciples could not. In Esther, the same pattern appears through the Mordecai-Christ picture and the Esther-Gospel mediation. Matthew 17 pictures Israel's future restoration, healing, and restored sonship through Christ. The book of Esther supports that pattern by showing that although the first decree of death cannot be revoked, a new decree can be issued through Mordecai's royal authority that brings life to the threatened people. The old word of death cannot simply be revoked, but another word can be issued which grants life. That second word comes through Esther and Mordecai, and the edict issued by Mordecai is explicitly treated as a picture of the New Covenant. Mordecai, picturing Christ, receives the signet, acts with royal authority, and sends out the saving word. Thus Esther is supportive of Matthew 17's portrayal of Messiah Himself being the one who intervenes. 9) The cross remains central IN Matthew 17 Jesus speaks of betrayal, death, and resurrection. A portion of the notes by CG on this from Esther chapter 10 bear repeating:   Haman pictures Law, but Christ actually died. It was Christ who was nailed to the cross, and so in type and picture, Christ became our Haman, our Man under Law, if you will. It is no different at all than Christ equating Himself with the serpent on the pole in John 3:14, or Paul saying that God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us.    In the death of His body, the law died with Him for all who believe. For all who don't, Law, and thus the enmity, remains. This is where the marvelous symbolism of a very misunderstood passage in the book of John is explained. It says in John 20, “Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself.” Many fanciful explanations have been made up about this, but the truth is revealed in what happened to Haman, when he was taken to be executed... they covered his face. The Law was to die. Christ died in fulfillment of the law. When He arose, the face covering was removed, and carefully folded. It was an intentional act of the Lord showing that the shame of death through Law had been removed for those who trust in Him. The people of Israel, the Jews, even to this day, celebrate Purim, and yet they are celebrating the exact opposite of what they think they are celebrating. They curse Haman, stamp their feet, and howl wildly as his name is read, and yet, he simply pictures Law that they are still under. Until they come to Christ, Haman will continue to come after them to destroy, to be killed, and to be annihilated because of the ministry of death, meaning Law (2 Corinthians 3:7). Why do the Jews celebrate Purim? It is because of what pur signifies. It is a lot, a broken piece, and thus Purim, the plural of pur, signifies broken pieces. Pur means “to break,” “frustrate,” “make ineffectual,” “annul,” “bring to naught.” This is what Christ has done concerning our covenant with death according to Paul – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.   19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Jews cling to the law, but it is Christ who has defeated that enemy. The law is annulled in Christ. This is the message of Purim.   Life Application  There is also a striking present-day echo. In 2026, Purim began on the evening of March 2nd just 2 days after Israel was again in direct conflict with Iran. Just as Haman was also not himself Persian (he was Amalekite who gained influence at the heart of the palace and used imperial power against God's people).  In a similar way,  The Islamic Republic of Iran's rulers are militant usurpers who seized control of the land of Persia in 1979 and have held the nation in bondage ever since. Even the recent reports and speculation about Israeli intelligence using covert medical cover—dentists, hidden tracking, to coordinate a sudden destruction on the Supreme Leader —carry an Esther-like atmosphere.    Just for fun check out the link to a stop motion lego video about this by “Stop Motion Sam”! The deeper parallel is the same: the enemy appears secure, the plot seems advanced, yet unseen movements are already in motion, and when the appointed moment comes, the reversal is sudden.

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The Passover feast is transformation through Jesus' sacrifice. We explore the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, from the Last Supper where Jesus institutes the New Covenant, to his prayers of agony at the Mount of Olives, his betrayal by Judas, and his trial before the high priest and Roman governor. Jesus, as the Lamb of God, is about to provide provides the once-and-for-all sacrifice ushering in a new era of the New Covenant.Bible ReadingsMatthew 26:20-75Matthew 27:1-26Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...

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In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into the often daunting world of Bible reading, aiming to demystify the experience for those who may feel overwhelmed or confused. Whether you're new to your faith or have spent years feeling disconnected from the Scriptures, I want to equip you with practical tools to enhance your Bible reading time. I'm also giving you 3 powerful questions to use as you read the Bible to help you understand and apply the Word on a deeper level.   Need a mentor that can help? I'm here for you. I offer weekly free mentoring through my email list and I think you will love it! JOIN HERE   TIMESTAMP 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its purpose. 00:00:27 - Demystifying the Bible Discussion on the confusion many feel when reading the Bible and the intent to clarify. 00:00:58 - The Role of the Holy Spirit Encouragement to invite the Holy Spirit for understanding the Bible. 00:04:06 - God's Clarity in the Bible Exploration of how God communicates clearly through scripture. 00:05:41 - The Bible as a Lifelong Guide Reflection on the Bible's relevance throughout life and personal experiences. 00:10:41 - Understanding God's Character Insights into how the Bible reveals God's nature and expectations. 00:11:51 - The Bible's Structure and Purpose Overview of the Bible as a historical and genealogical record. 00:13:07 - Old Covenant vs. New Covenant Explanation of the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus. 00:15:35 - Reading the Bible Through the Lens of the Cross Importance of interpreting the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. 00:16:06 - Three Key Questions for Bible Reading Introduction of three questions to enhance understanding while reading scripture. 00:19:26 - Starting with the Book of Mark Recommendation to begin reading the Bible with the Book of Mark. 00:20:50 - Pro Tip: Memorizing Scripture Advice on the benefits of memorizing Bible verses for spiritual growth. 00:21:53 - Closing Thoughts Wrap-up of the episode and encouragement to share the podcast.  

What does it really mean hen Scripture says that a covenant was “cut?"In this episode, we will explore the ancient Hebrew understanding of covenant as a blood-ratified oath. A covenant is not a casual promise, but a life-binding agreement. From Jeremiah 34 to Hebrews 10, we will unpack why blood was central to covenant-cutting, what the Hebrew word b'riyt reveals, and how this transforms the way we understand the New Covenant in Messiah.Yahusha did not abolish covenant — He restored a broken one through His own blood. The Torah was never the problem; the heart was.If we misunderstand covenant, we misunderstand obedience, identity, and what Messiah truly accomplished. There is nothing more foundational to Scripture than understanding what "covenant" truly means. In the next episode, we trace covenant back to the beginning — to Eden.Yah bless!Contact me: stephanie@promise-perspective.comVisit my website: www.promise-perspective.com Support the show

Welcome back to the Truth Podcast!In this episode, we explore the structural backbone of the entire Bible: The Covenants. From the rainbow over Noah to the cross of Christ, God has used formal, binding agreements to reveal his character and his unfolding plan for salvation. We'll discuss the difference between a cold legal contract and a relational biblical covenant, and how each major agreement—Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic—ultimately finds its fulfillment in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. Whether you are new to the faith or a long-time believer, understanding these divine promises will help you see the "big picture" of God's unwavering commitment to humanity.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--

In this episode, we begin exploring one of the most important themes throughout the Bible: *the Kingdom of God and the covenant relationship between the King and His people.*When Jesus came preaching, His message was not simply about religion or even just salvation - it was about *the Kingdom*. A kingdom requires a king, and throughout Scripture we see that God is the ultimate King, and Jesus is the promised King who rules over God's Kingdom.But how do people belong to that Kingdom? The answer is *covenant*.In the Bible, a covenant is more than an agreement or contract - it is a sacred, binding relationship established through promises and commitment. From the covenants with Noah, Abraham, and David to the New Covenant established through Jesus, God consistently reveals that His Kingdom operates through covenant relationship with His people.When we understand both *the King and His covenant*, we begin to see the Bible not as disconnected stories but as one unfolding plan - God restoring His Kingdom and inviting His people into relationship with Him. Join us as we begin unpacking what it truly means to live under the rule of the King and walk in the promises of His covenant.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: support@theprayingwife.com

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary's role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God's glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.” Matthew 5:17–18The long history of salvation, through which God gradually revealed His divine plan, began with Adam and Eve, continued with Noah and Abraham, deepened with Moses, became internalized with the prophets, and was fulfilled in Jesus. Though tracing this history in detail is a lengthy process, one simple truth stands out: After the fall of Adam and Eve, God gradually unfolded the perfection of His Divine Law to His people. In the same way, He draws each of us closer as we slowly convert and are purified through our spiritual journey.At the start, God established what we call the Natural Law. Adam and Eve understood moral truths naturally. However, after their sin, that Law became obscured and remains so today. God then made a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth by water. With Abraham, the covenant deepened, as God promised to bless all nations through his descendants. Then came Moses, and with him, the Ten Commandments, a clear moral code for living. Ceremonial laws were introduced to guide the people in worship, and civil laws helped establish the Israelites as God's distinct people.Once Israel was established, God sent prophets to call for a deeper, internal transformation of heart. The prophets urged the people to repent, return to God, and prepare for the Messiah, who would fulfill the Covenant in its entirety.When Jesus arrived, His teaching illuminated a fuller understanding of the Law. In Him, all the promises and precepts of the Law were realized. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus established a New Covenant of grace, bringing about the fullness of redemption.This overview of salvation history is not only important from a historical perspective but also offers insight into how God relates to each of us personally. In the beginning of our own conversion, God meets us where we are: He calls us to be His children, and we are drawn to follow His commandments, avoiding serious sin. As we progress, our faith practices, including the sacraments, take on new depth. Gradually, we internalize the call to live from the heart, not just through outward observance. We begin to see God as an intimate and personal God, and we work to overcome even small attachments to sin. Ultimately, we are called to turn fully to the Gospel, letting it lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ.Recognizing this progression is essential for our spiritual journeys. If we fail to see this path, we might become complacent. Everything God revealed at the beginning of your conversion remains true, but the start is not the fulfillment. As you reflect on your life, ask yourself: Can I see how God has drawn me closer to Himself, deepened my faith, and called me into greater union with Him?God leads us gently, knowing that immediate perfection would be overwhelming. Still, He desires our daily growth. Each day is an opportunity for continued conversion, deeper transformation, and spiritual purification. The great saints have written about this journey, showing us the way to holiness.Reflect today on the call to be perfect. If that seems impossible, commit to one step at a time. The road to perfection is long, demanding, and difficult—but it is also freeing, transforming, and ultimately glorious. Though you won't become a saint overnight, you can take the next step toward holiness today. Say “Yes” to this journey and trust that God will lead you.My revealing Lord, little by little You have shown us the path to salvation. From the time of Adam and Eve until Your coming as man, You have guided us back to full communion with You. In my own life, reveal to me the path to holiness and give me the courage to follow it. Help me to grow into sainthood, one step at a time. 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.

The Blood of Christ and the Courtroom of Heaven – Part 2 | KIB 521 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description In Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 521, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake continue their powerful teaching on the courtroom of heaven and the legal authority of the Blood of Jesus. The Bible consistently reveals a judicial structure in the spirit realm. From the divine council in Psalm 82, to the accusations of Satan in Job, to the final judgments described in Revelation, Scripture presents a coherent picture of covenant law operating in God's heavenly court. In this episode, Dr. Lake explains how Satan functions as the accuser, how repentance removes legal ground from the enemy, and why the blood of Jesus speaks legally in the courtroom of heaven. This discussion also addresses: The role of covenant law in spiritual warfare How repentance shuts down Satan's accusations Why the blood of Jesus is the believer's legal defense The danger of disconnecting the Church from the Old Testament How obedience to God's commandments maintains covenant alignment Why spiritual maturity is essential in the last days Understanding these principles is vital for the remnant as we approach the prophetic events of the end times.

How does the entire Bible fit together? In this episode of inContext, Michael Easley sits down with New Testament scholar Alan Thompson, author of A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology, to explore how Scripture unfolds as one unified story. They unpack the difference between exegesis, biblical theology, and systematic theology—and explain why context is king when reading the Bible. You'll learn how the major covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New) progressively reveal God's redemptive plan, how Jesus fulfills those promises, and what He meant when He said the Kingdom of God was “at hand.” They also explore the “now and not yet” tension in the New Testament, the meaning of inheriting the Kingdom, the Exodus as a pattern of redemption, temple imagery throughout Scripture, and the breathtaking vision of the holy city in Revelation 21. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of Scripture—and think theologically about your faith—this conversation will strengthen your confidence in God's Word.Subscribe for more in-depth biblical conversations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Prayer 02:00 What Is Biblical Theology? 05:30 Exegesis vs. Systematic Theology 09:00 The Kingdom of God Explained 14:00 What First-Century Jews Expected 18:00 The Major Biblical Covenants 26:30 The New Covenant & the Lord's Supper 32:00 Exodus, Temple & God's Presence 38:30 The “Now and Not Yet” Framework 44:00 Inheriting the Kingdom 47:00 The Holy City & Final Transformation 52:00 Why Theology Matters for Every Christian Key Topics Covered Biblical theology vs. systematic theology Why context is essential in Bible study The Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New Covenants Jesus and the fulfillment of covenant promises The Kingdom of God: present and future The “now and not yet” tension in Scripture Exodus as a model of redemption Temple imagery from Eden to Revelation Revelation 21 and the holy city Final transformation and eternal hope Links Mentioned: A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology by Alan J. Thompson

Most Christians are living under an agreement that's already been replaced. The Old Covenant was performance-based. Your standing with God went up and down based on what you did or didn't do. But Jesus came and changed the operating agreement. The New Covenant means your relationship with God is based on HIS performance, not yours. In this video I break down: Why relating to God through performance means you never actually experience the relationship The difference between real faith and transactional faith (and how to tell which one you're operating in) Why "if it be thy will" can actually breed doubt and block your receiving What it means to stay on "Faith Street" until your answer arrives How a poverty mindset shows up in your prayers without you even realizing it What 1 Timothy 6:17 says about God's nature that most preachers skip right over How to ask big, receive big, and stop limiting God with small faith This is the foundation of everything I teach. If you get this, everything else clicks. SCRIPTURES COVERED: Hebrews 8:6 / Galatians 3:13-14 / Mark 11:22-24 / John 15:7 / John 16:23 / 2 Corinthians 1:20 / Isaiah 53:4-5 / 1 Peter 2:24 / Matthew 8:17 / Colossians 2:15 / James 4:7 / Ephesians 3:20 / 1 Corinthians 6:17 / 1 Timothy 6:17 / Deuteronomy 8:17-18 / Galatians 3:29 / Proverbs 18:20-21 / 1 Corinthians 15:58 READY TO GO DEEPER? Join the Increase Academy and get access to daily live teaching, our full course library, and a community of believers walking this out together.

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Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 31:31-34 The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the Old Testament covenants as if they failed to produce what God intended. So he foresees Christ instituting a new covenant, sealed in His blood, writing God's law on our hearts through the Spirit, creating people who want what God wants. Sermon Points: What is the covenant? How is the New Covenant “New?” How do we participate in the New Covenant?

In this episode, Rachel Shafer and Jen Tringale discuss the simplicity of hosting His presence without striving or pressure, the shift to ever-increasing glory in the New Covenant, and the power of pausing to behold Him.

The Christian Life is Life in the Spirit | Life in the Spirit, pt. 2 In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, we explore how the coming of the Spirit was promised in the prophets and is one of the key things that is new in the New Covenant. We also show how all-encompassing the Spirit's role is in our Christian life. Jesus promised the Spirit to us in his absence -Jn 14:16-17 The Holy Spirit revealed and inspired the Scripture--2 Pet 1:20-21; Eph 3:5-7 The Holy Spirit unifies the body--1 Cor 12:12-13 The Holy Spirit renews us--Titus 3:5 The Holy Spirit seals us as belonging to God--Eph. 1:13; 4:30 The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our resurrection--  Eph 1:14; Rom. 8:9-11 The Holy Spirit helps us resist sin--Rom. 8:13T The Holy Spirit empowers us for godliness and ministry – Eph. 3:16 The Holy Spirit produces the fruit of Chrislikeness in us – Gal. 5:22-23 The Holy Spirit testifies that we are children of God – Rom. 8:15-16; Gal. 4:6 The Holy Spirit helps us pray – Rom. 8:26-27; Eph. 6:18 The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's love – Rom. 5:5     Free 30 Page eBook to help you Hear and Heed the Bible:  https://www.johnwhittaker.net   Support this ministry: Set up a recurring monthly or a one-time donation at the link below. http://worldfamilymissions.org/john-whittaker/   The Listener's Commentary - In-depth teaching through books of the Bible to help you learn the Bible for yourself:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com   Connect with John: Social Media- connect on facebook and instagram Email - john@johnwhittaker.net If you've been helped by this teaching leave a review and share freely - on Facebook, Instagram, X, via email.

“For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” That's Jeremiah thirty-one, thirty-four, and this is Something Good. When Israel broke their covenant with God, the Lord kept His end of the bargain. He forgave them, He remembered their sin no more, and then He promised to one day launch a whole new covenant with them. Today, Ron explores God's forgiveness, His new covenant, and what it means for you and me.  

What if salvation was never meant to be the finish line?In this episode, we begin a deep dive into one of the most foundational (and most misunderstood) themes in all of Scripture: covenant.From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is not simply the story of individuals being "saved." It is the story of a covenant-keeping Elohim (God) forming a covenant people. Salvation is the invitation — covenant is the life that follows.In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a 9-part series exploring:• What covenant actually means in Scripture and the different covenants in Scripture• How the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants are connected yet distinct• What makes the “New Covenant” both new and renewed• Why priesthood, mediation, and inheritance matter• How misunderstanding covenant leads to misunderstanding PaulIf we don't understand covenant, we won't fully understand grace, obedience, priesthood, or what our Messiah accomplished.Salvation opens the door. Covenant teaches you how to live in the house.This is a deep Bible study series, and we're building foundations — not just preaching conclusions.I encourage you to watch these episodes in order. Take your time. Let Scripture interpret Scripture.Yah bless!Contact me: stephanie@promise-perspective.comVisit my website: www.promise-perspective.com Support the show

In this immersive bible study,  Rev. Robin-Huws Barnes reminds us that worship is not passive—it requires participation. Through the heavenly vision in Revelation 4, we see that worship is vocal, expressive, and contagious; when the living creatures worship, the elders respond. In the same way, every believer's voice, posture, and engagement contributes to the spiritual atmosphere and what God releases in a gathering. The message highlights that each believer carries a grace meant for the common good, and withholding our worship or participation can limit what God desires to do among His people. Through the sacrifice of praise, obedience, service, and thanksgiving, we create an environment where God's presence and power can manifest.

Psalm 133: The Beauty and Blessing of Biblical UnityWalking Through the Psalms • Dave Jenkins • March 6, 2026Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches throughPsalm 133—one of the shortest yet most profound Songs of Ascents.Sung by pilgrims traveling together toward Jerusalem, this psalm celebrates something precious:the unity of the people of God.Psalm 133 reminds us that true unity is not manufactured by human effort. It is a gracious gift from God,rooted in His Word, grounded in covenant identity, and fulfilled ultimately in union with Christ.Listen to the EpisodeWatch the EpisodeScripturePsalm 133 (ESV)Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard,on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion!For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.Episode NotesThe Beauty of Unity (Psalm 133:1)Psalm 133 begins with a call to attention: “Behold.” Unity among God's people is described asgood (morally beautiful before God) and pleasant (experientially sweet and joyful).This is not shallow harmony—it is covenant faithfulness expressed in community.Biblical unity is not unity at the expense of truth. It is unity grounded in the truth of God's Word,shaped by the person and work of Christ.Unity Is Sacred and Consecrated (Psalm 133:2)The psalm compares unity to the anointing oil poured on Aaron—imagery that is priestly and holy.As the oil ran from head to beard to robes, it pictured consecration for sacred service.In the same way, unity among God's people is not merely relational—it is holy.This is not a call for unity that compromises doctrine. The unity of Psalm 133 is rooted in the truththat reveals God's character and Christ's saving work.Unity Is Life-Giving (Psalm 133:3)Unity is also compared to the dew of Hermon—refreshing, sustaining, and life-giving in a dry land.Division dries up joy in the church, drains vitality, and suffocates spiritual health.But where God's people dwell together in covenant faithfulness, the Lord commands blessing.Christian unity is not rooted in personality, preference, or politics. It flows from covenant identity—and under the New Covenant, from our union with Christ who reconciles sinners to God and to one another.Key ScripturesPsalm 133John 17:17Ephesians 4:1–6Ephesians 2:13–16TakeawaysUnity is a gift from God—good, pleasant, and worth protecting.True unity reflects God's character among His people.Unity is spiritually life-giving and blessed by the Lord.Unity is grounded in truth and secured in Christ.Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider subscribing on YouTube, sharing it with a friend, and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.For more from our Psalm series please visit here or on our YouTube channel.

This passage from Titus 3:6-7 emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good works, but is a gift of God's mercy, poured out through the Holy Spirit via Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit regenerates and washes believers, uniting them with Christ through faith. This indwelling Spirit, a permanent presence in the New Covenant, empowers believers to obey God's will, unlike the temporary empowerment in the Old Covenant. While good works are a result and evidence of salvation, they do not merit it. The Spirit convicts of sin, leads to repentance, and guarantees our inheritance. Pastor Anthony Uvenio rejects the idea of a "second baptism" of the Spirit, emphasizing that every Christian receives the full measure of the Spirit at salvation. The passage concludes with a call to preach the gospel, pray for obedience, and be zealous for good works, all to the glory of God.#holyspirit #newcovenant #reformedtheology #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #ChristAlone #Titus3 #salvation #IndwellingSpirit #goodworks #5solas www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologistSemper Reformanda!

God is always up to something good. And sometimes, He's up to something new. Well, Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet to the Jewish people at the age of twenty-one. He was tough, yet tender. Some have even called him the “weeping prophet.” Part of his message to Israel was that God would one day do a brand new thing for His chosen people. Ron takes us to the book of Jeremiah next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Major Prophets.”  

This discussion features: Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.Edited by: Tim NicholsonIn Week 12 of Thriving in the Word, we continue our discussion on Hebrews 7–9 and talk about covenants, what they are, what the mean/meant and how the old law evolved into bending rules. We unpack the difference between the old covenant (old contract) and the new covenant (new heart), and why God's plan was never just “try harder and do it all right.” From types and shadows to the real thing, we trace how the Old Testament system pointed forward to Jesus—our spotless Lamb, our better Priest, and the One whose blood speaks a better word.Along the way, we get practical (and a little humorous):What does it mean for God to write His law on our hearts?Why do we have an innate sense of right and wrong, and why doesn't that save us?How does hardness of heart keep people stuck in performance mode?We chat about Simon who carried the Cross for Jesus and what it must've felt like to actually have Jesus “blood on you”?Why the first mile is obligation, but the second mile is where we share our faith.If you've ever felt crushed by the idea that you have to be perfect to be close to God, this episode is for you. Jesus doesn't upgrade your effort, He has a new contract.Help us spread the word about Thriving in the Word—and thanks for being part of the family.Have a blessed day.More info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thrive.church/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need prayer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prayer@thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a presentation of Thrive.Church © All Rights Reserved

In 2 Corinthians 4:1–6, the apostle Paul reminds us that the gospel is not a clever argument or a well-marketed ideology—it is a true and better story. A story where light breaks into darkness. A story where mercy triumphs over performance. A story where Jesus, not ourselves, is proclaimed as Lord.In a world full of competing narratives—political, cultural, and personal—Paul calls us back to the only story that can truly save. The gospel is true because it is rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The gospel is better because it brings light to blinded hearts and hope where darkness once reigned.As gospel people, we do not lose heart. We boldly lift up Christ, trusting that the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” is still shining in hearts today.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

In this conversation, Caleb and Stephen Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Theology at Southern Seminary discuss the significance of baptism in relation to the biblical covenants. They explores the distinctions between the old and new covenants, the nature of the new covenant community, and the implications for church practices, particularly regarding baptism and church membership. The discussion highlights the necessity of conversion and faith for true church membership and the role of baptism as a sign of the new covenant.Resources: Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ edited by Tom Schreiner and Shawn WrightBaptism and the Relationship Between the Covenants by Steve WellumBaptism: Three Views edited by David WrightUnderstanding Four Views on Baptism edited by John Armstrong  and Paul EngleThe Baptism of Disciples Alone: A Covenantal Argument for Credobaptism Versus Paedobaptism by Fred MaloneBaptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries Everett Ferguson

At Jesus' Crucifixion and Death, the “Temple Veil” Was Torn; After Jesus Easter Resurrection, You Now Pray Directly with God MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Think about the magnitude of your direct and personal access to God that your prayers give you, through Jesus, if you will only pray. Before Jesus, ordinary people did not have direct access to God, through the Throne Room of God, with a direct personal relationship with God. In Old Testament times, people would come to the priests; and the priest would offer up a sacrifice on behalf of the people. The priests, and not the people, were communing directly with God. On Good Friday and at Jesus death on the cross, the “Temple Veil” was torn from top to bottom (i.e. “Temple Vail” was a large, very thick, and very heavy barrier that divided that portion of the Temple accessible by those wishing to sacrifice for prayer and the “Holy of Holies” where the only the High Priest could meet with God and pray on behalf of the people of God.). At Jesus Resurrection, no longer was an intermediary (e.g., a Priest) required for direct prayer with God by the people in Christ (i.e. Jesus Followers).  Because Jesus created a New Covenant relationship with His followers, now your prayers are in direct communion with God, the Creator of the Universe. Everyone, who is in Christ, may have access to the Throne Room of God in the name of Jesus. What a privilege this direct access to God is for those who are in Christ. The author of Hebrews, in Hebrews 4:16, tells Jesus Followers that, because of the Gospel, you have direct access to God's “throne of Grace” for your needs: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Philippians 4:1-13; John 15:9-10; Revelation 4:1-2; Psalms 69c:25-36. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Essentials Part 6– A Peculiar People” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Rev. Jon Eagin

This Sunday, as we continue in Mark 14:27–42, we explore Jesus and His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. After the Last Supper, where Jesus established the New Covenant meal and predicted His betrayal, they travel to the Mount of Olives. There, Jesus openly states that all His disciples will fall away when He, the Good Shepherd, is struck—fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy—but He quickly promises that after His resurrection, He will go ahead of them to Galilee. Their weakness and failure cannot prevent the coming Kingdom. Still, Peter and the other disciples deny Jesus' words. First Peter, then all the disciples, insist they will never abandon Him, though Jesus knows their weakness better than they do. In the garden, Jesus is deeply distressed, facing the cup of divine wrath for sin that no one else could bear. Meanwhile, the disciples repeatedly fall asleep, unable to watch and pray for even an hour. Jesus returns to them three times, gently revealing their weakness and urging them to watch and pray to avoid temptation. Jesus teaches a vital gospel truth often forgotten: our complete dependence on Christ for salvation is also essential for living the Christian life. We are not strong enough to obey, resist temptation, or grow in holiness on our own. Jesus alone obeyed perfectly through dependent submission to the Father, drinking the cup we deserved, so we can daily rely on Him with cries of “Not my will, but Yours be done.” The growing Christian life is not the one with the greatest resolve or determination; it is the one that is most dependent. His command to watch and pray acknowledges that, although our spirit may be willing, our flesh is weak. I. Jesus Knows Our Weakness Better Than We (27-31) II. Jesus Suffered In Dependent Obedience in Our Place (32-36) III. Jesus Commands Dependence In Our Weakness (37-41)

Preacher:  Pastor Shane Michael Waldron Passage:  Hebrews 7:20-28 Series:  Greater: The Supremacy of Christ in Hebrews For more information about Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, please visit us at rmpca.org.   

February 18, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class This episode is a seminar-style exploration of the theme of "choice" in the book of Deuteronomy. The instructor walks through every occurrence of the verb "choose/chooses" in the book, showing how the word clusters around a handful of theological and practical topics. Listeners can expect close readings of key passages, historical context, and practical application for believers today. Topics covered include: God's sovereign choice of the place where he will "put his name" (the place of worship) and the holiness and regulations that surround it; Moses' instruction that the people choose wise, understanding leaders; God's choosing of Israel by love and promise (not merit); the standards and accountability prescribed for an Israelite king; protections for runaway slaves and what that reveals about God's concern for the vulnerable; and the climactic summons in Deuteronomy 30 to "choose life." The instructor repeatedly connects these Old Covenant teachings to New Covenant realities, showing continuities in God's character, grace, and expectations. This episode is a recorded class/lecture led by the instructor, featuring question-and-answer interaction with attendees. Key takeaways: God's choices reveal his sovereignty, holiness, mercy, and faithfulness; human choices matter and reveal the heart; leadership should be plural, wise, and accountable to God; legal provisions often aimed to protect the vulnerable rather than to endorse social ills; and the decisive ethical call of Deuteronomy—"choose life"—remains central for Christian obedience and flourishing. Expect Scripture readings, historical background, illustrative anecdotes, and practical exhortation to honor God's choices and care for others.   Duration 38:23

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how a negative orientation toward One Law/One Torah theology, does not mean dismissing non-Jewish Believers who have embraced things like the seventh-day Sabbath/Shabbat, appointed times/moedim, or a kosher-style of diet. A better way than “one law” or “one statute” has to be found, though. This is something which focuses on the dynamics of the New Covenant, a person's growth in holiness, and furtherance in love for God and neighbor. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood highlights the most important word in the Gospel of Matthew: Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 1:21, Steve explains that the name Jesus—meaning “YHWH saves”—summarizes the heart of the Gospel and the New Covenant. This episode emphasizes two essential truths: forgiveness of sins is central, and Jesus does the saving—we do not save ourselves. Steve warns against reducing Christianity to moral effort or self-salvation and shows how forgetting the primacy of grace can lead to spiritual burnout, especially for families and children. Referencing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he underscores that authentic Christian living flows from Christ working in us. A powerful reminder to keep Christ—not performance—at the center of faith, catechesis, and daily life. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.  

God's people are named “The prosperous of the earth” in Psalm 22:29, yet there is no mention of financial or material gain in that passage. This verse speaks prophetically of the New Covenant and the Messianic Age to come, so this status definitely belongs to us—but why did God use such a controversial term? Follow the concept of prosperity throughout the Bible and pull back the veil on truth.Ministry website: www.shreveministries.orgComparative religion website: www.thetruelight.netThe “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.orgVideo channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministriesAll audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of the sons and daughters of God: WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristMike Shreve's other podcastRevealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion subjects, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelightOffice phone: 423-478-2843

Are you struggling to hear God's voice? Listen as Mike Pickett reveals the consistent ways God communicates, reminding us of His ever-present help in times of need.

A detailed account of the promises, blessings, terms, and conditions of God's covenant with Israel. Included are some beginning details on how the Old Covenant with Israel and the New Covenant, inaugurated 1500 years later, are radically different covenants. Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:3, Genesis 15:5-6, Genesis 17:9-14, Exodus 19:1-20, Exodus 20:1-21, Exodus 24:1-8, Leviticus 26:1-39, Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Psalm 16:8-11, Isaiah 53:1, 5-6, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 5:12, John 10:27-28, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:8, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 4:1-2

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