Podcasts about New Testament

Ezra 1:1-2:70, 1 Cor 1:18-2:5, Ps 27:7-14, Pr 20:22-23

In this episode of It's In the Code, Dan Miller tackles a question from a Jewish listener that cuts to the heart of Christian theology: if Jesus established a new covenant that fulfilled the Old Testament law, why do so many conservative Christians continue to rely on Old Testament verses to make moral arguments? Dan explores the New Testament's teaching on grace, the Apostle Paul's insistence that Christians are no longer bound by the Jewish law, and the complicated relationship Christians have with the Hebrew Bible. Along the way, he explains why many conservative Christians selectively appeal to Old Testament commandments—especially on issues like sexuality—while disregarding countless other laws they believe no longer apply. ⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠

If Mark really preserves Peter's eyewitness testimony, what does that mean for the other Gospels—and for skeptical claims that the New Testament is late, legendary, and contradictory? In this follow‑up episode, we build on the case from Part 1 and argue that Mark is not only rooted in Peter's preaching, but is also likely the earliest written Gospel that Matthew and Luke used as a framework. You'll hear why Mark's short, urgent, "rough" style points to an early source, how Matthew and Luke expand and smooth Mark's material, and what editorial patterns suggest about who was copying whom. We'll also explore Mark's heavy emphasis on suffering, persecution, and costly discipleship, and show why that matters when responding to prosperity teaching and "legend" objections. Finally, we'll connect all of this to practical evangelism: how understanding Mark as Peter's first‑hand case file can help you answer skeptics, strengthen your confidence in Scripture, and share the story of Jesus as real history rather than religious rumor. If you found this series helpful, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms. Taking a moment to review the show helps more people encounter the evidence and examine the claims of Christianity for themselves.

2 Kings 22-23, 2 Chronicles 34-35

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 84, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:1-12, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 3:1-9, 18, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

2 Chron 35:1-36:23, 1 Cor 1:1-17, Ps 27:1-6, Pr 20:20-21

If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. Today, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and the Lord's heart to be present with His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/theophany-and-christophany/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In 2027, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will study the New Testament for “Come, Follow Me” at home and church.  The New Testament includes Jesus Christ's birth, life and teachings; His Atonement, Crucifixion and Resurrection; and the teachings of His apostles. The manual is now available on the Church’s website and in the Gospel Library app.  Donny Anderson, an institute teacher at the Logan Institute of Religion in Logan, Utah, joins Church News reporter Mary Richards to talk about the themes, structure and language of the New Testament in preparation for next year’s study.  

Is the Holy Spirit an impersonal power, or God himself up close and personal? Walk verse by verse through 14 truths about the Holy Spirit in the Hebrew Bible and 28 more in the New Testament, and see how the Spirit empowers, teaches, guides, speaks, and can even be grieved, lied to, and resisted. You'll come away with a clear biblical case for the Spirit's personhood, drawn from the Tanakh first and then expanded in the New Covenant writings. Then ask yourself the closing question: are you living in the fullness of the Spirit? Note: With reference to Ezekiel 11:5, the Hebrew indicates that the Spirit (feminine) fell upon Ezekiel, and the Lord (masculine) told him to declare. When Dr. Brown explained that the one who told Ezekiel to speak was the Spirit, he meant that the text clearly indicated this was the result of the Spirit coming on the prophet. In other words, in this way, the Lord told Ezekiel to speak – by the Spirit. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are there apostles and prophets today? In this episode, we break down the difference between cessationism, continuationism, and charismatic theology — and answer the question so many Christians are asking as self-proclaimed "apostles" and "prophets" (like Katherine Krick and leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation/NAR movement) gain massive followings online. We define the key terms — cessationist, continuationist, and charismatic — then walk through:

Nahum 1-3

How can preachers help people hear Scripture rather than merely collect information about it?In this conversation, Mike speaks with New Testament scholar David B. Capes about conversational preaching, the public reading of Scripture, recovering the Old Testament and its language of lament, and recognising the scriptural world that shaped the New Testament writers.David also explains how Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes helps readers notice Matthew's use of Israel's Scriptures. Along the way, he reflects on Christ-centred preaching, faithful listening, friendship across religious differences, and the work of the Lanier Theological Library.IN THIS EPISODEDavid's first sermon at twelve years old and his early sense of callingWhy effective preaching should sound like a meaningful conversationThe difference between saying something and helping people learn itRecovering the public reading of Scripture in the churchWhy Christians need the Old Testament's language of lamentHow the New Testament writers read and reused Israel's ScripturesReading Matthew with greater sensitivity to its first-century Jewish settingChrist-centred preaching without forcing Jesus artificially into every isolated verseLearning to listen carefully to people with whom we disagreeThe libraries, lectures, podcasts and study opportunities offered by the Lanier Theological LibraryRESOURCES MENTIONEDMatthew Through Old Testament Eyes by David B. Capes (Kregel Academic)https://www.kregel.com/bible-commentaries/matthew-through-old-testament-eyes/Devote Yourself to the Public Reading of Scripture by Jeffrey D. Arthurs (Kregel Academic)https://www.kregel.com/jeffrey-d-arthurs/devote-yourself-to-the-public-reading-of-scripture/Paul's Use of the Old Testament by E. Earle Ellis (Wipf and Stock)https://wipfandstock.com/9781592441945/pauls-use-of-the-old-testament/TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson(This is the public-speaking book Mike recalled, although its title was not stated during the interview.)https://www.ted.com/read/ted-talks-the-official-ted-guide-to-public-speaking/OTHER BOOKS BY DAVID B. CAPESThe Divine Christ: Paul, the Lord Jesus, and the Scriptures of Israel (Baker Academic)https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9780801097867_the-divine-christOld Testament Yahweh Texts in Paul's Christology (Baylor University Press)https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481307918/old-testament-yahweh-texts-in-pauls-christology/Rediscovering Paul: An Introduction to His World, Letters and Theology, second edition (IVP Academic)https://ivpress.com/rediscovering-paulSlow to Judge: Sometimes It's OK to Listen (Thomas Nelson)https://www.thomasnelson.com/author/4083/david-capes/ADDITIONAL WORKS REFERENCEDBooks by Rabbi Stuart FederowFederow's writing was discussed, but no individual title was named during the interview.https://hebrewjumpstart.com/booksLISTEN AND EXPLORELanier Theological Library and Learning Center — Houston, USAhttps://lanierlibraryandlearningcenter.org/Lanier Theological Library — Yarnton Manor, Oxford, UKhttps://yarntonmanor.org/theological-library/Lanier sabbatical opportunities in Houstonhttps://lanierlibraryandlearningcenter.org/sabbaticals-2/Research and writing visits at Yarnton Manorhttps://yarntonmanor.org/apply-to-visit/research-writing/The Stone Chapel Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stone-chapel-podcast/id1537425950Exegetically Speaking — Wheaton Collegehttps://www.wheaton.edu/listen/exegetically-speaking-podcastA Show of Faithhttps://ashowoffaith.org/David B. Capes's websitehttps://davidbcapes.com/Calvary Chapel Cooperativehttps://calvarychapelcooperative.com/CONNECT WITH DAVIDEmail: david.capes@lanierlibrary.orgFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

381 – Does God still heal today?The Bible is full of people who were healed by God, both in the Old and New Testaments.Many Christian churches today believe in and practice Christian healing in some way.Personally I have seen many healings in my own life and I have friends in many different Christian denominations who have been healed through prayer.But there are some churches who say God is no longer in the healing business, that He does not heal today the way He did in the Bible. They claim those times are over.In this week's episode we're talking about The fact that God does heal today, just as He always hasWhy some Christians have a hard time believing God heals todayHow you can experience more of God's healing presence in your own lifeThe reason you can heal and be healed is because you are a child of God, an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ. Focus on who you are, that your name is written in heaven, and that you have inherited all God's goodness. You are an heir of the kingdom of God.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Previous episode mentioned:Episode 29: Is It Ever God's Will You Are NOT Healed When You Pray? Podcast playlist on healing:Spiritual Healing Today SHOW NOTES:For a full transcript and all Bible quotes go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/381Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

Human trafficking often thrives in the shadows, hidden within complex supply chains and ordinary commercial activity. But Christian investors are discovering that their influence can help bring exploitation into the light. Will Lofland, Managing Director of Faith-Based Investing at GuideStone Funds, joined the show today to explain how investors can encourage companies to identify forced labor, protect vulnerable people, and pursue meaningful change. A Tragedy Hidden in Plain Sight According to estimates from Walk Free, nearly 50 million people worldwide are living in modern slavery. More than 27 million are trapped in forced labor, including approximately 3.3 million children. Those numbers can feel distant, but exploitation may be connected to products people use every day. Forced labor can appear deep within the supply chains that produce clothing, food, electronics, and other consumer goods. Because these networks are complex, companies may not always recognize where exploitation is occurring. But that does not make the problem any less urgent—or remove the responsibility to address it. For Christian investors, this concern is rooted in more than economics or risk management. It reflects the biblical command to defend those who are vulnerable: “Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” - Proverbs 31:8–9 Biblical stewardship is not passive. God entrusts His people with resources, relationships, and influence that can be used to pursue what is good and protect those at risk. Moving Beyond Investment Screening Faith-based investing has often focused on screening—seeking to avoid companies whose primary business activities conflict with Christian values. That can remain an important part of a values-aligned investment strategy, but it is not the only approach available. GuideStone has expanded its work to include shareholder advocacy, which allows investors to engage the companies they own rather than simply excluding them. This advocacy generally involves two primary tools: proxy voting and direct corporate engagement. Through proxy voting, shareholders can vote on company leadership, policies, and proposals presented at annual meetings. GuideStone seeks to vote the proxy ballot for every company held within its investment strategies, evaluating each decision through the lens of faithful stewardship and long-term shareholder interests. Direct engagement involves meeting with corporate leaders to discuss concerns such as child labor, forced labor, and online sexual exploitation. These conversations give investors an opportunity to ask difficult questions, encourage greater transparency, and help companies strengthen their policies and practices. The goal is not merely to criticize companies publicly. It is to pursue constructive, solutions-oriented dialogue that protects vulnerable people while supporting responsible corporate leadership. Bringing Experts Into the Boardroom One recent example of this work is GuideStone's involvement as a founding member of the Eagle Freedom Alliance, a collaboration focused on combating human trafficking through corporate engagement. Rather than simply sending letters or publicly condemning businesses, the alliance seeks to bring anti-trafficking experts into conversations with corporate decision-makers. These experts can help companies recognize vulnerabilities within their operations and supply chains, improve oversight, and implement practical solutions. Many companies do not want forced labor or trafficking connected to their business. They may, however, need better information, stronger processes, or outside expertise to identify and eliminate those risks. By approaching these companies as partners in problem-solving, investors may be able to encourage more lasting change than they could through confrontation alone. This kind of engagement can also protect long-term shareholder value. Companies that ignore exploitation may face reputational damage, regulatory consequences, supply disruptions, and a loss of consumer trust. Protecting people and promoting responsible business practices are not opposing goals. The Power of Christian Collaboration Collaboration is especially important when addressing a problem as large and complex as human trafficking. A single investor may have limited influence, but a coalition of faith-based investors can bring a stronger and more unified voice into the boardroom. Working together demonstrates that concern about exploitation is not isolated—it is shared by a broader community of investors seeking meaningful change. This cooperation also reflects the biblical picture of believers working together for a common purpose. By combining their knowledge, relationships, and influence, Christian investors can shine a brighter light on harmful practices and encourage companies to take the issue seriously. Investors may not be able to eliminate human trafficking on their own. But they can refuse to remain indifferent. They can ask better questions, support greater transparency, vote thoughtfully, and encourage companies to protect the dignity of every person touched by their operations. Stewarding More Than Financial Returns Investing will always involve financial considerations, including risk, diversification, and long-term goals. But for followers of Christ, stewardship also invites a broader question: How can the resources God has entrusted to us reflect His heart and purposes? Faith-based investing offers one way to bring those convictions into financial decision-making. Through careful screening, active ownership, and collaboration with other believers, Christian investors can seek both prudent financial outcomes and positive influence in the marketplace. Human trafficking may flourish in darkness, but faithful stewardship can help expose it. By speaking for the vulnerable and encouraging responsible corporate action, investors can use their influence to pursue justice, protect human dignity, and honor God with the resources He has provided. GuideStone Funds offers investment strategies designed to help individuals, churches, and ministry organizations pursue their financial goals while reflecting Christian values. Learn more at FaithFi.com/GuideStone. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: My wife and I are in our 70s and live on our pensions, so we've preserved our investments for future Kingdom work. Our portfolio is about 80% stocks and 20% bonds. I'm not interested in gold or silver, but would putting 5% into classic cars be a reasonable alternative investment? What does Scripture teach about tithing today? Are Christians still expected to give 10% based on the Old Testament, or does the New Testament call us to give freely and according to what God puts on our hearts? I'm a retired pastor with some additional income. How do I know what income must be reported and when it is considered self-employment income subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes? I'm 87, and all my assets have designated beneficiaries. Could my estate still go through probate? Is there an estate-value threshold that would make a trust advisable? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) GuideStone Funds FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough?  Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our last week in 1 Thessalonians, we lingered on the issue of how we are to think about prophecy in the church today. You can watch this message here.

The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible – New Testament (Part 22)Zechariah & Elizabeth: Faithful While WaitingWhat do you do when you've prayed, believed, and waited... yet nothing seems to change?In this encouraging message, we explore the remarkable story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, two faithful servants of God who continued to trust Him through years of unanswered prayers and apparent silence. Their story reminds us that God's delays are never His denial. Even when we cannot see Him working, He is preparing His perfect plan.Discover how God honors faithfulness long before the miracle arrives, why His timing is always better than our own, and how He remains faithful even when we struggle with doubt. Learn how waiting seasons can strengthen your faith, prepare you for God's purpose, and become a testimony that points others to Jesus Christ.In this message, you'll discover: Why faithfulness is success in God's eyes. How God's delays are often seasons of divine alignment. Why God can correct our doubts without canceling His promises. How your testimony can lead others to faith in Jesus. Practical ways to replace fear with Scripture, doubt with God's promises, and discouragement with worship. No matter how long you've been waiting, God has not forgotten you. His promises are still true, His timing is still perfect, and His goodness will be revealed at the appointed time. Don't give up, your waiting season may be God's preparation for something greater than you can imagine.Key Scriptures: Psalm 27:13–14 Luke 1:5–79 If this message encouraged your faith, be sure to subscribe, share this episode with someone who is waiting on God's promises, and join us each week as we discover timeless truths through the heroes and great stories of the New Testament.Soul Harvest Worship CenterHosting His Presence. Revealing Christ.

Spirit of God E3 — We've discovered in this series so far that God's Spirit, or ruakh in Hebrew, creates and sustains all life, moment by moment. Another key way the Spirit works in the world is by filling humans with wisdom. But in each story of the Spirit and wisdom, we're left wondering: Was God's Spirit working through that person, or was that just the person? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the Hebrew Bible's portrayal of the Spirit of God and human wisdom, revealing a profound partnership at work. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Spirit and Wisdom (0:00-9:09) Joseph's Wise Words to Pharaoh (9:09-25:47) Bezalel's Craftsmanship and Joshua's Leadership (25:47-40:17) An Extraordinary Spirit in Daniel (40:17-54:49) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES In chapter 1, Tim briefly alludes to ruakh as life in  Genesis 6, involving the Nephilim and “sons of God.” For more on this passage, check out our first question and response episode from the God and Spiritual Beings podcast series. Tim also teaches on this passage at length in module two of the Noah to Abraham Class. Correction: in chapter 4 of this episode, Tim accidentally cites Daniel 4 as the place where King Nebuchadnezzar commands his magicians to tell him his dream and interpret it. This story is actually in Daniel 2. Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Sanctuary feat. Asaph's Arrows” by Lofi Sunday “Lunch Break ft. Abstractv” by Lofi Sunday “jazz club.” by Lofi Sunday, PAINT WITH SOUND SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Chron 33:14-34:33, Rom 16:10-27, Ps 26:1-12, Pr 20:19

Join us for Week 4 of This Is the New Testament! Raechel and Amanda are joined by Lydia Brownback to discuss 2 Timothy through James together. Together they ponder a simple but impactful question: Do we really believe that walking with Jesus is more rewarding than anything else? Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 4 of She Reads Truth's This Is the New Testament reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, in our app, or with our This Is the New Testament printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.In this episode:She Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramLydia Brownback on Instagram*If you purchase something through our links, She Reads Truth may earn an affiliate commission.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Questions about inspiration when the New Testament writers quote the Septuagint rather than the original text, whether we could add books to the Bible if new letters from the apostles were found, and how to handle passages like John 7:53–8:11 that were added to the original biblical text.   Can you explain verbal plenary inspiration with regard to the New Testament writers quoting the Septuagint in places where it's different from the original Hebrew text? Would it be inappropriate to add books to the Bible if new letters from the apostles were found? How should we handle passages like John 7:53–8:11 and Mark 16:9–20 that seem to have been added to the original biblical text?

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/03/26), Hank answers the following questions:What do you believe is the purpose of the Body of Christ? Steve - WI (0:58)Several places in the New Testament say the whoremonger will not see heaven. What about pornography? Kendal - SD (2:55)Does the soul leave the body of people with dementia or Alzheimer's? Are they accountable for their actions in that state? Rob - Oklahoma City, OK (6:59)Is there such a thing as a spirit of fear or anger? Jason - NC (15:43)Did we get the leap year from Joshua 10 when the sun stood still? Guy - PA (19:08)What is the fate of those who never heard the Gospel? How could a loving God create people that He knows will go to hell? Chris - Allentown, PA (23:02)

2 Chronicles 32-33

Welcome to a brand-new semester of Switch! Hosts Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey kick things off with an overview week, transitioning students from the Old Testament into the New Testament and previewing what to expect this semester. Kaitlyn also breaks down the message guide's Sins and Wins, Scripture, and Application sections to help spark real conversation with students. A great episode for new and returning Switch Leaders alike as they gear up for a semester of pursuing clarity, genuine faith, and knowing God through Jesus.

Mark Moore, New Testament scholar and teaching pastor at Christ Church of the Valley, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to discuss his new book The Missing Messiah (co-authored with Kyle Idleman). He unpacks how modern culture has softened Jesus into a comfortable figure and why recovering biblical masculinity—rooted in responsibility, brotherhood, and Jesus as both Savior and Warrior-King—is essential for men, families, and society. From the roots of the masculinity crisis to practical calls for men to step into purpose, suffer well, and mentor the next generation, this conversation equips men to live always ready in every pillar of life.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

Have you ever wondered why ancient religious systems faded away and what that means for faith today? This episode of Seek Go Create dives deep into the book of Hebrews, exploring the powerful transition from the Old Covenant to the New, and why Jesus' arrival changed everything. The discussion explores the metaphors of "new wine in old wineskins," the meaning of shadow and substance, and how these ideas challenge both first-century believers and the modern church. If you're curious about the roots of Christianity and the relevance of ancient practices, this episode will open your eyes to the surprising connections and warnings found in scripture."You cannot patch the gospel onto the old covenant; you cannot pour the new covenant into the old wineskins." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 System Ready to Vanish 00:58 NT90 Reading Plan 03:23 New Wine Theme 05:06 Jesus New Wineskins 09:06 Furniture Moving Analogy 12:29 Old Covenant Overview 15:46 Shadow and Substance 19:29 Jesus Sat Down 21:36 Better Than Everything 24:49 Hebrews Warning Passages 28:03 AD 70 Temple Fall 32:57 Modern Misreads 34:38 What It Means Today 37:26 Next Week Old Wineskins 39:04 Final Challenge and Wrap

Welcome to one of our final weeks (Week 11) of our Exodus series as Elder Dayne Tosi explores Freedom From Doubt. Every person builds their life on a worldview—a story that shapes how they understand truth, purpose, morality, and the meaning of life. In this thought-provoking message, we're challenged to examine not only what we believe, but why we believe it. Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and Christian apologetics, Elder Dayne presents a compelling case for the truth of Christianity, addressing questions about the existence of God, the reliability of the New Testament, and the reasonableness of biblical faith. As followers of Christ, we are called to build our faith on truth, knowing that doubt and deception often flourish where understanding is lacking. Whether you're exploring Christianity, wrestling with difficult questions, or looking to strengthen your confidence in God's Word, this message will encourage you to pursue truth with humility, defend your faith with love, and live with the peace and hope found in Jesus Christ.

SummaryIn this episode, Benjamin Lee explores the significance of the phrase 'trustworthy statement' used by Paul in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in the Christian life. He delves into key biblical passages, especially 2 Timothy 2, to highlight how faithfulness, rooted in the resurrection of Jesus, should guide our walk with God.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the 'Trustworthy Statement' in Paul's Letters00:29 Where Paul Uses the Phrase 'Trustworthy Statement'01:25 The Significance of 2 Timothy 2:11-1302:22 The Theme of Faithfulness in 2 Timothy04:17 The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness05:43 Paul's Relationship with Timothy: A Faithful Partnership07:38 Paul's Final Words: A Call to Faithfulness09:01 How to Remain Faithful in Difficult Times11:27 Examples of Faithfulness: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer16:38 The Rewards of Faithfulness: Reigning with Christ28:40 The Warning: Denying Christ and Its Consequences30:07 God's Faithfulness and Our Response32:07 Conclusion: Living a Life of FaithfulnessConnect with Me! Newsletter and Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://icandopodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blogs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog/resources/#!/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=h9-JkT27jwynZZ-X

John, who walked with Jesus as one of his disciples, wrote several New Testament books, including the gospel of John. This letter, written to the early church, is full of powerful teachings about doctrine, Scripture, sin, true salvation, how to live a godly life in this world, and what a critical role love plays in the life of the believer.   Join Jerry as he dives into this letter, giving insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life.  You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

"None of the other evangelists shows so clearly the love and sympathy of Jesus for the sinner, the outcast and the unfortunate. And there is a reverence for women as the story unfolds, which shows the writer, through his understanding of his Master, far ahead of his time." From the introduction to Luke.    Originally released as part of "The Gospels".

In the scope of eternity, our existence in this world is brief. How can we make the most of the time we have left? Pastor Mike Fabarez finds the answer to that important question in the New Testament book of Hebrews.

The Time Traveler’s Quick Guide to Armageddon       Over the last several months, we have done some deep dives into the principalities and powers in high places, the beast kingdoms, and then more particularly, into the kings of the east, another category that intersects with the beast kingdoms, including the Persian bear.   In term of their proto-prophecies in the Torah, we’ve been all over the place because prophecy is cyclical, even though not identical, from generation to generation. When we read of events in the Psalms, Writings, Prophets, and New Testament, the writers expect us to already be familiar with those proto-prophecies.   It was important to establish the earmarks of the battles with the kings of the east in Torah because Adonai declares the end from the beginning. If we want to have the basic understanding of the sixth and seventh bowls of wrath in the end and how they lure in the nations to Armageddon (Har-Megiddo), then we familiarize ourselves with them at the beginning:   “The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river, the Euphrates; and its water was dried up, so that the way would be prepared for the kings from the east. And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs; for they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them together for the war of the great day of God, the Almighty. (“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his clothes, so that he will not walk about naked and men will not see his shame.”)   And they gathered them together to the place which in Hebrew is called Har-Magedon.   Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, “It is done.” And there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder; and there was a great earthquake, such as there had not been since man came to be upon the earth, so great an earthquake was it, and so mighty.” (Re 16:12-18)   Har is “mountain,” and Megiddo is “a place of crowds,” so important in its military situation that it has been destroyed and built over numerous times. It overlooks the Jezreel Valley's flat, agriculturally fertile abundance as well as the road to the Western Sea, or Mediterranean, an excellent place to monitor the coastal trade route that connected continents from ancient times. John prophesies of a final crowd that will be drawn to this ancient hill in the ol’ breadbasket of Israel.   Rather than review some of the many points from our Heaven Shaking the Bear series, I will use them to augment some additional points in this newsletter. You can always go back and access the transcripts (thank you, volunteers!) or videos for little details, such as why even Canaanite kings are considered kings of the east. I'd rather add some new information for your handy time travel guide to Armageddon. We'll be half Marty McFly and half Indiana Jones on our hunt for clues to Armageddon.   Let's take a seat in our time machine, the Word, and travel back to our familiar story in Judges 4-5, the story of Deborah, Barak, and Sisera with his 900 iron chariots. A little clue is in Sisera's 900 chariots. It links the ancient with the future. Nine hundred years (plus some) is the typical age of the pre-flood notables from Adam to Noah. In human history, they are the ancients. It was an era marked by the rebellion of the “sons of Elohim” who provoked human beings to such a violence.   Sisera's chariots were iron, denoting the Roman beast kingdom that is mingled with clay in the feet of his image. In other words, something of Deborah's story will establish a template for understanding the final defeat of the Red One, who appears in Revelation as the chosen steed for the Great Harlot Babylon. The nine-hundred-year era of the days of Noah and its violence will link to the end time of Armageddon.   Every time I see the word “Babylonian,” my mind says, “babaloney.” Don't know why. But ick.   Okay, now let's power up the time machine. We need to visit Abraham's time during the battle for Sodom among the kings of the east, the Covenant Between the Pieces, and then visit Moses in the wilderness.   Ready? Push the Abraham button. It might say, Avram, but you'll recognize it. Here we go.   Wait, wait. First, tape a copy of Judges 4-5 and a map of Israel on your steering wheel. We'll need to compare what we see with the first battle of Armageddon that Deborah fought against Sisera to our past future locations.   Okay, here we come, Abrahamic period. We are landing among the four kings of the east, led by Amraphel (perhaps Nimrod), who marched through and defeated territories east of the Jordan. The five kings of the Sodom coalition have quit paying their taxes, so the four kings are on their way to collect plus interest.   Even though those cities of Sodom are situated mostly to the east of the Salt Sea, after the four kings first march and defeat cities east of the Jordan and in the highlands of Bashan, they are continuing as far as the Negev near Kadesh, En-Mishpat, and Hazazon-Tamar. By bypassing the Sodom coalition cities, the four kings are giving the five kings time to muster before the four kings turn back east and meet them near the Salt Sea in battle. Do you see this? Inexplicably, Sodom's five kings are falling into tar pits! Shouldn't they know about those tar pits? After all, this is their territory! How strange!   And there goes Lot and his family as captives. And there…someone escapes and runs to tell Abraham. Okay, we don't have to follow them up to Damascus. We know how this ends. Check your Judges 4-5 Scriptures and map. They're taped to your steering wheel, remember?   Something similar happened to Sisera's iron chariot. Like Pharaoh drove his chariots into the Reed Sea and there his chariot wheels became “confused,” so Sisera drove his chariots into the mud of the Kishon, which he should have known about because he was a Canaanite.   Although Pharaoh was not a “king of the east,” he is the dragon, and his authority was passed to them. This suggests that our soggy bottom boys are experiencing a Divine intervention, not just a human battle. Something flies in their brains, stings them, and causes confusion…perhaps the tzirah, the supernatural hornet of Moses and Joshua?   The tzirah went before the armies of Israel, and it helped Moses conquer on the east side of the Jordan and Joshua on the west side of the Jordan. It first causes confusion, and then it cuts off root and fruit. It is the supernatural bug described as being released from the King of Abaddon in Revelation.   Not so coincidentally, Deborah's name means “bee” in Hebrew, and “hornet” in Aramaic. The root of her name is “word,” as in Devarim, the fifth book of the Torah and perhaps the most apocalyptic since it is the little scroll of Torah. There was a reason Barak would not take his soldiers into battle without her; she represented the Divine power of the Word going before them!   How does Deborah know to tell Barak that he needs exactly 10,000 soldiers mustered from a place named “Kedesh”?   Deborah judged Israel under the “palm tree of Deborah.” A palm tree is a tamar:   “She used to sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel came up to her for judgment (mishpat ????????????).”   Can you see Deborah studying the scrolls of Torah? Those scrolls are rolling her right into the time of Avraham, and she sees the conquests of Moses and Joshua in the wilderness, such as Amalek. She recognizes the conquests of the four kings as having the same names that are in the hill country of Ephraim near Har-Megiddo: From Kadesh to Kedesh. From Hazazon-Tamar to the tamar providing her shade to read the scroll. From En-Mishpat to her job rendering mishpat for Israel.   We know Deborah has spent time scroll-rolling back to Abraham's time because she mentions something specific in her Judges Five song. The Song of Deborah mentions the courage of the tribe of Ephraim in the defeat of Sisera's chariots:   “From Ephraim, those whose root is in Amalek came down…”   If you need to, program in “Amalek in the Wilderness,” and travel there to see a bit of the battle. This “root in Amalek” is thought to refer to the wilderness battle under Moses in which the Ephraimite Joshua defeated Amalek. The tribe of Ephraim is rooted in its leadership in the victory in the wilderness in Israel's first encounter with Amalek.   Deborah knows Amalek is enticed to attack when its opponent looks weak, so that gives her a Divine strategy in enticing this king of the east Sisera to his Armageddon. Okay, now travel back to the battle between the four kings and the five kings. The four kings of the east also conquered Amalek before turning back to battle the five kings of Sodom.   While the battle continues, let's return to this question (you already know how that battle ends): How does Deborah know to tell Barak that he needs exactly 10,000 soldiers mustered from a place named “Kedesh”?   We've only partially answered it. And our answer is based on the battle between bad kings of the east vs worse kings of the east. We don't want to take this as the only source of Deborah's inspired strategy to lure Sisera to Har-Megiddo. Deborah is scrolling through the rolls of the Torah, and she must have some even better prophecies on which she bases her battle with Sisera. Let's leave these guys for Avraham to deal with and travel forward and back to Deborah's palm tree for more clues.   Yes, time travelers. Next week we'll go back to the future with Deborah and spend some more time with Avraham and Moses. There must be a connection between Deborah's forty years of peace in Israel and Moses' forty years in the wilderness. Deborah has the handy traveler's guide to help her map it all out. We'll see her secret of selecting 10,000, and we might even take a peek inside Yael's tent to find that she knew the Torah, and it guided her hand when she drove the tent peg into Sisera's head.   Oh, dear, oh dread. Sandals muddy like heavy lead. Some yogurt he was fed. Then he went to bed. Now Sisera is dead. A tent peg's in his head.   Okay, Deborah is better at composing songs than I am. I gave it a shot. Roll your time travel machines to Judges 4-5, and we'll see you next week.   Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.

Some people struggle with the accuracy of the New Testament, while some don't believe it at all and treat it like another ancient mythological tale. Others like some parts of it, while disliking other parts. And some believe that it is not trustworthy due to all the supposed contradictions that we find in the ancient manuscripts. They state that since all the copies don't align word for word, they are not to be trusted at all. Do the ancient manuscripts contradict one another? Are there discrepancies between them? And do the original manuscripts still exist? Tune in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Michaela Vorwerk. Graphics & Publication by Michaela Vorwerk. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Welcome to The Daily. We are 13 days away from beginning our next book of the Bible. We are moving to the New Testament, 1 Peter. We are going to discover how to live holy in a hostile world. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. And if you are a Project23 donor giving $35 or more per month, this has already been shipped to you. So become a donor and partner with us in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 13:2-3 And now they sin more and more,     and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver,     all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of them,     "Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!" Therefore they shall be like the morning mist     or like the dew that goes early away, like the chaff that swirls from the threshing floor     or like smoke from a window. — Hosea 13:2-3 Israel kept building idols they believed would secure them, satisfy them, protect them, and give them meaning. They invested silver, skill, energy, and devotion into things they thought would save them. But God says all of it would disappear: like mist, like dew, like chaff, like smoke. In other words, it's all temporary. And our modern idols are no different. So I realize most people today do not bow before carved statues, but we still build gods with our time, attention, emotions, money, and devotion. Some people worship success. Others worship their ideal image. Some worship pleasure. Other worship politics. Some worship relationships. Still others worship comfort, control, entertainment, sexuality, or endless digital distraction. What makes idolatry dangerous is that it feels powerful in the moment. That is why people keep coming back to them. They promise relief. Validation. Escape. Security. Identity. But eventually, every false god we worship reveals the same truth: It cannot bear the weight of sustaining your soul, as tempting as it is to the flesh. That is why God compares idols to smoke. It's a total smokeshow. Every one of them looks substantial until life's deeper realities hit, and we go through suffering, loss, face death, loneliness, experience anxiety, guilt, and encounter the reality of eternity. And suddenly, the things we trusted start to evaporate before our eyes. The alarming part is not merely that idols fail. It is how long people keep pursuing them and worshipping them before admitting they cannot save them. Faithful believers must live differently in every generation. The culture will always normalize "new" idols. But God's people are called to recognize what is temporary and anchor themselves to what is eternal. Because only God remains when everything else fades. Here are some questions to consider today: What do I run to for comfort faster than I run to God? What absorbs my attention more than God? What feels devastating to lose because it has become too central in my life? Those answers will reveal our real gods. And the loving warning of Hosea is: don't build your life on things that disappear like smoke. This was the truth we discovered in Ecclesiastes, too. It's all smoke! Build your life today on the God who remains forever. DO THIS: Identify one thing in your life that may be competing for the place only God should hold in your heart. ASK THIS: What temporary thing have I been depending on too heavily? What do I fear losing most? Am I building my life on what fades or on what lasts? PRAY THIS: Father, expose every false god competing for my heart. Help me stop chasing temporary things and teach me to build my life fully on you alone. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Christ Be All Around Me"

The Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "The Good Shepherd." This sermon is the eighth installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 23 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 2, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Thank you for listening!I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Has anyone ever told you that Jesus never existed or that there is no evidence for Jesus outside the Bible? Historical evidence for Jesus appears in early Roman, Jewish, Greek, and Syrian writings—many written by people who were hostile to Christianity.In this episode of the Binmin Pops-cast, Dr. Bob Martin examines non-Christian sources that mention Jesus, His crucifixion, His followers, and the rapid spread of Christianity. Ancient writers such as Tacitus, Suetonius, Pliny the Younger, Josephus, Lucian, and writers connected with the Talmud provide important outside testimony about Jesus and the early church.These sources do not replace the New Testament, which remains our primary historical and theological witness. However, this historical evidence for Jesus supports many details found in Scripture. Hostile witnesses mention Jesus' execution under Pontius Pilate, early Christian worship, persecution under Rome, moral conduct, belief in the resurrection, and the growth of Christianity across the Roman Empire.You will also discover why hostile testimony can be especially significant. When opponents of Christianity still acknowledge central facts about Jesus and His followers, their testimony strengthens confidence in the historical foundations of the New Testament.You do not need to have every answer before talking with someone about Jesus. Begin with a humble, thoughtful faith firmly rooted in Scripture. Learn the evidence, share it sensitively, and trust God with the conversation.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate00:00 Did Jesus Really Exist?00:20 Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible00:43 Why Hostile Witnesses Matter01:02 What Jesus' Enemies Still Admitted01:41 Roman Writers Who Mentioned Jesus02:04 Suetonius, Pliny, and Trajan02:34 Christians Worshiped Jesus Under Roman Pressure02:44 Josephus and Jewish Evidence03:11 What the Talmud Says About Jesus03:29 Greek and Syrian Writers03:53 The Historical Picture That Emerges04:05 What Outside Sources Say About Jesus04:24 Belief in the Resurrection04:35 What Early Christians Believed and Practiced05:02 Why This Evidence Matters05:16 Your Next Step05:33 Share the Evidence With Someone05:54 You Do Not Need Every Answer06:04 Recommended Historical Resource06:16 Connect With BinminJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

As part of our Youth for God Weekend, we were blessed to welcome Caleb Speer as our guest speaker. In this Sunday morning lesson from Ephesians 4, Caleb challenges the church to embrace God's greater purpose—not merely attending services, but growing together in unity, truth, service, and spiritual maturity. This message reminds us that the church was never intended to simply coexist. We are called to be one body in Christ, equipped to serve, committed to speaking the truth in love, and continually growing into the likeness of Jesus. Key Scriptures

Christians have inherited a strange habit of treating the Old Testament as optional. Dr. Gary Edward Schnittjer argues that Jesus and the apostles would not have understood the question. There was a gospel, a Messiah, and a church before there was a New Testament, and none of it was possible without the Scriptures Israel already had. Even the word "gospel" comes to Mark by way of Isaiah. In this episode, Dr. James Spencer talks with Dr. Schnittjer about his new book, Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture. The premise is that the Bible already teaches us how to read it. Story teaches us to read story in Deuteronomy 6. Prophecy teaches us to read prophecy in Zechariah 1. Poetry and wisdom teach us to read poetry and wisdom in Psalm 1. Jesus models the whole thing in the synagogue at Nazareth in Luke 4. Along the way they work through continuity and discontinuity between the testaments, the burden of holiness carried by the priests and what Hebrews does with it, Daniel's need for help understanding Jeremiah, and the strange counterpoint in Jeremiah 44 where survivors of Jerusalem's fall blame Josiah's reforms for the disaster. They close on Deuteronomy as a book that builds an entire culture of Scripture study, from the king who writes his own copy of the law to the whole covenant community gathered every seven years to hear it read. Dr. Gary Edward Schnittjer is distinguished professor of Old Testament for Cairn Theological Seminary at Cairn University. He writes at Carpenter's Student. This is part one of a two-part conversation. In the next episode, Dr. Spencer and Dr. Schnittjer turn to Ezra-Nehemiah. Get Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture at Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us a text. If you would like a response, please send us an email to bcoc@suddenlinkmail.com.Jim Laws

Today we read that oft quoted and beautiful chapter 12 of Romans: it is such a contrast to the disharmony we also read today in 2 Samuel and the frictions between individuals in the final years of David's reign. It demonstrates once again that the New Testament provides guidance for individuals and offers principles to personally live by for all those who decide to walk in the footsteps of Christ.There is no such thing, nor ever has been, as a ‘Christian' nation.  Oh yes, nations have seen themselves as such, but what does God see?  We read today Paul's words, “repay no one evil for evil” [v.17] which is the very opposite to what we have read today in Samuel and, come to think of it, to relationships between most nations throughout history.  The United Nations have attempted the impossible in its 78+ year history.“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.  Never be conceited.  Repay no one evil for evil” [v.16,17] As we read such advice there can be a temptation to look at others and think how they fail to do this.  This is unproductive, we must look within our own hearts. Many situations surrounding the life of David illustrate the opposite, but not in David himself.  We must not confuse this with his zeal to serve the Lord.  Those who became enemies of the Lord became David's enemies.  In his relationship with individuals he often displayed mercy and forgiveness.  He appointed Amasa, who had been captain of Absalom's army, as captain of his army, but Amasa came to an unworthy end at the hands of Joab, but we will read soon of Joab's traumatic end. The lesson we perceive as we read the Old Testament is that, as Jesus said, “all who take the sword perish by the sword” [Matt. 26 v.52].  We can trace so many occasions when God sets up evil people to deal with each other.  With those who love the Lord, the opposite occurs.  In Romans we read, “if possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all … never avenge yourselves …” [v.18] 

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we shall finish Miriam the sister of Moses.Miriam (rebellion) – Moses Sister – A ProphetessMiriam was the older sister of Moses, and it was she who watched over him when he was placed in a basket on the River Nile. She went on to become a leader of the Hebrews when they escaped from Egypt and went in search of the Promised Land.Miriam is best known for helping to deliver Moses at the Nile River and leading the Hebrew women in singing, dancing, and playing drums after crossing the Red Sea. Later, she and her brother Aaron challenge the actions and authority of Moses. She understands leadership to embrace diverse voices, female and male. But the price of speaking out is severe; Yahweh punishes her, after which she never speaks, nor is she spoken to. Centuries later, prophecy remembers her as the equal of Moses and Aaron in representing Yahweh before the people, and as the inaugurator of a performance and composition tradition of song, drums, and dances in Israel.                Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron (Exod. 15:20.), is the first of her order mentioned in the Word of Yahweh. While Yahweh never ordained a woman to be priest, nor do we read of women as bishops or pastors in the New Testament, the vocation of "prophetess" is common to both dispensations. Hannah (1Sam. 1:2) was practically a prophetess, and so was Huldah, to whom King Josiah went in his time of perplexity. Deborah (Judges 4:5) was a prophetess (2Kings 22:14), and there were also false prophetesses, such as Noadiah (Neh. 6:14), as well as false prophets.                Yahweh's order in the family is not according to earthly birthright. Speaking of the leaders of His people Israel, He says: "I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam." (Micah 6:4.) All these children of Amram were of the prophet order. Miriam was the eldest, Moses the youngest; yet Moses is first mentioned, because he knew his Yahweh more fully than either his brother or his sister. Aaron, his elder brother, ranks next, and Miriam, the eldest of the three, ranks last.Miriam was a leader of the Hebrew people during the Exodus, the great founding event of Judaism. The episodes we have about her are disjointed and probably only represent a fraction of the stories originally told in the oral tradition of the Hebrew people.  The story of Miriam contains four different episodes:   1 Miriam saved her brother Moses, Exodus 2:1-10. This well-known story shows that the survival of the leader of the Exodus, Moses, depended on the courage and ingenuity of one young woman, his sister Miriam.   2 The song of Miriam, Exodus 15:20-21. This fragment of the Song of Miriam is one of the oldest poetic couplets in the Old Testament. It is an example of a literary genre devoted to celebrating military victories with triumphal poems.  3 Miriam's ordeal, Numbers 12. This story is about the authority of established law. Moses was the great lawgiver of the Hebrew people Moses' legislation formed the basis of Hebrew life. The story acknowledged that Miriam and Aaron were both popular leaders, but the Law, represented by Moses, bound them.  4 Miriam's death, Numbers 20:1-2. Miriam died in a waterless place in the wilderness, but Yahweh subsequently caused water to appear there.  In this study we finish up with #3 Miriam's ordeal and complete the study with Miriam's death While they were at Hazeroth, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married (for he had indeed married a Cushite woman); and they said, 'Has Yahweh spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?' And Yahweh heard it. Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than anyone else on the face of the earth.Yahweh knows when we criticize and snip at each other. No matter our position in the church, we have to remember that all of Yahweh's children are special to Him. In fact, today, we can be even closer to Yahweh than Moses was the one who stood face to face with Yahweh. Our Yahweh now lives inside of us, for we are the temple of the Holy Spirit. How then can we not be afraid to speak against another of Yahweh's servants, His child? If we do so, we may very anger Yahweh and cause Him to depart from us.Numbers 12:10: Suddenly Miriam became leprous, as white as snow = Leprosy was a disease where the body rotted and decayed. It was considered a “walking death” – and Miriam had an advanced case of leprosy (white as snow) instantly. At this moment, Yahweh caused her body to reflect her heart.Leprous = First occurance is in Exodus 4:6. Nine (Denotes Finality of judgment. It is 3x3, the product of Divine completeness. The number nine, or its factors or multiples, is seen in all cases when judgment is the subject.)so afflicted: Exo. 4:6. Num. 12:10. 2Kings 5:1, 2Kings 5:27; 7:3; 15:5. (2Chron. 26:20). Matthew 8:2; 26:6. Luke 17:12. (Nine cases, 21 individuals.)By the way 21 in the Biblical Number for Divine Completion as regardsSpiritual Perfection, Many times, I have read that Yahweh punished Miriam by making her leprous. There is a big debate on whether Yahweh did this or not. Let's read the verse again. Yahweh was angry and left in verse 9 and here in verse 10 we read of the cloud departing, and Miriam was leprous. No where are we told Yahweh made Miriam leprous or even that Yahweh punished Miriam with leprosy. Yahweh went away. There is protection under the shadow of Yahweh's wing, but when we leave that protection or by our actions cause Yahweh to withdraw we lose that protection.11           Oh my lord! Please do not lay this sin on us = Aaron called Moses his master (my lord), and he attributed to Moses the power to strike Miriam with leprosy. Aaron also confessed his previous criticism as foolish and sinful (we have done foolishly…we have sinned).13           So Moses cried out to Yahweh = This was the first word spoken by Moses in this chapter. He had not spoken the entire time he was accused, leaving it up to Yahweh to answer his critics.14           Let her be shut out of the camp seven days, and afterward she may be received again = Yahweh did heal Miriam. If she were still a leper, she would not have been allowed to remain in the camp of Israel, and she was received again. Yet, Yahweh allowed her to live with the outward display of her inward heart for seven days – and allowed the whole nation to know it.Miriam's question 'has Yahweh indeed spoken only through Moses?' was a profound one.  It asked   How do we know what Yahweh wants? What ways does Yahweh speak to us? Who has authority over us? These questions are universal, asked by people of every place and era.Numbers 20:2 The people stayed in Kadesh (sanctuary); and Miriam died there and was buried there = Miriam died in Kadesh. Through the years of wandering in the wilderness, Israel came now to Kadesh. This is probably another place named Kadesh but presented to remind us of the failure of faith at the Kadesh of Numbers 13:26.Miriam, with her brothers Moses and Aaron, led the Hebrew people throughout the forty years when they reverted to the nomadic life, searching meanwhile for a land where they could settle.  The life they led was hard, and they must often have yearned for the stability and settled life they had left back in Egypt. Water was always scarce, the food supply was unreliable, and the physical living conditions were rigorous. Eventually these conditions took their toll on Miriam, and she died.  'The Israelites, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh. Miriam died there, and was buried there.'  Water, the symbol of life, had played quite a large part in Miriam's life. She saved her brother from the water; she led the song of victory after the parting of the Red Sea; she died in a waterless place. Immediately after her death, Yahweh gave abundant water to the people, in the form of a spring. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam is never called wife or mother. She has neither husband nor children. Jewish traditions, however, cannot tolerate her status as single. The historian Josephus deems Hur the husband of Miriam (Antiquities 3.54; see Exod 17:10–12). Rabbinic sources give her Caleb for a husband and Hur for a son (but compare 1 Chr 2:19). Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

2 Chron 32:1-33:13, Rom 15:23-16:9, Ps 25:16-22, Pr 20:16-18

2 Kings 20-21

The Bible contains 66 books written by around 40 authors across 1,500 years, yet it tells one unified story centered on Jesus Christ.Tiffany and Pastor Jeff explore how God inspired human authors to write Scripture and how the early church recognized which books belonged in the biblical canon. They address the “lost books” of the Bible, explain how Scripture was faithfully preserved, and show why Christians can confidently trust the Bible we hold today.Chapters:02:03 Where Did Our Bible Come From?The Bible contains 66 books written by around 40 authors across approximately 1,500 years. Despite its many contributors, Scripture tells one unified story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration centered on Jesus Christ.06:18 Who Actually Wrote the Bible?God is the primary author of Scripture, but He worked through real human writers with distinct personalities, backgrounds, and writing styles. The Holy Spirit guided these authors without turning them into passive scribes or removing their individuality.09:38 How Did Moses Write About Creation?Biblical events were sometimes preserved and passed down before being written. Whether information was revealed directly by God or collected from faithful witnesses, Christians trust that Scripture records exactly what God intended.11:48 Who Chose the 66 Books of the Bible?The biblical canon is the recognized collection of writings inspired by God. The church did not give these books their authority but recognized the divine authority they already possessed.13:50 How Was the New Testament Recognized?The apostles' writings were treasured, publicly read, carefully copied, and shared among early churches. The apostles also recognized one another's writings as Scripture, demonstrating that this process began during the first century.15:02 How Was God's Word Preserved?The format of the Bible has changed from handwritten manuscripts to printed, digital, and audio editions, but its message has remained the same. Generations of believers carefully preserved and passed down the truth God had given.17:35 Why Wasn't the Bible Compiled Immediately?Early churches were scattered throughout the Roman Empire, and every letter or book had to be copied by hand and physically circulated. By AD 367, Athanasius recorded all 27 New Testament books already recognized by churches.19:18 What About the “Lost Books” of the Bible?Writings such as the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas appeared later and contradicted apostolic teaching. They were excluded because they were neither connected to the apostles nor recognized as inspired Scripture.21:27 Why Can Christians Trust the Bible Today?God has faithfully preserved His Word through centuries of copying, persecution, translation, and criticism. The Bible remains God's living Word and one unified story pointing to Jesus Christ.“ Understanding how God gave us the Bible doesn't weaken our confidence; it strengthens it. Once you see and understand the incredible story behind how we got our Bible, you'll treasure it even more.”  – Pastor Jeff Cranston

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 93, 96, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Judges 6:1-24, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Mark 3:20-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 34, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Judges 6:1-24, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Mark 3:20-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Brian Milam • Selected Scriptures • A Look at Psalm 23 and Jesus in the New Testament

The story of the woman caught in adultery in John's Gospel has long stirred controversy. Given its checkered manuscript witness, many scholars don't believe it belongs in John's Gospel or even in the Scriptures at all, while others think it is Scripture but belongs in a different canonical setting, and still others, like our guest today, believe it is indeed authentically Johannine, foreshadowing Jesus' own trial and his final victory over darkness. Tune in as we speak with Onyekachi Ugwu about his recent monograph The Woman Caught in Adultery and the Gospel of John (Mohr Siebeck, 2026). Onyekachi Ugwu earned his PhD at the Catholic University of Paris in 2024, and is a lecturer in New Testament studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What if the loneliest generation in history is also the most connected? In this message from the Connected Life series at Local Vineyard Church, Pastor Jacob unpacks why one in three people feel they have no one to call, and why putting down your phone is only half the solution. Tracing community from Genesis to the early church in Acts, this sermon shows that God himself exists in perfect community and designed you to be known, not just noticed. Learn why isolation is the enemy's favorite trap, how small groups and serve teams build real relationships, and what the "one another" commands of the New Testament ask of us. Rows are where we sit; circles are where we heal. Discover what it means to live face-to-face in a face-down world.0:00 The Church I Picture2:34 One in Three Have No One5:32 The Phone Was Never the Problem6:09 Created for Community11:38 How the Early Church Lived14:44 Isolation Is the Enemy's Favorite Trap19:09 Small Groups and Serve Teams25:10 Five "One Another" CommandsPreached by Jacob Gaines on August 2, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/finding-authentic-community-in-a-digital-worldSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

2 Chron 30:1-31:21, Rom 15:1-22, Ps 25:1-15, Pr 20:13-15