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Matthew 1:1–17 - [1] The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. [2] Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, [3] and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, [4] and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, [5] and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, [6] and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, [7] and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, [8] and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, [9] and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, [10] and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, [11] and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. [12] And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, [13] and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, [14] and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, [15] and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, [16] and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. [17] So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations. (ESV)   THE EVENING MINDSET IS COMING! Beginning January 1 - 2026 - A new DAILY podcast will be available to help you wind down, reset your mind on God’s truth, and prepare for a night of rest and rejuvenation. “The Daily Mindset” will launch on the podcast player of your choice on January 1, 2026. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode: https://EveningMindset.com

Matthew 1:1-17 ESV The Genealogy of Jesus Christ1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king.And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

The book of Judges shows us what life looks like when a people try to live without God. Israel was religious, but their religion had drifted far from the God of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Joshua. Judges tells us bluntly that a generation arosewho did not know the LORD, nor yet the work which He had done for Israel(Judg. 2:10). Surrounded by nations with kings, Israel wanted one too. Wanting a king wasnt the problemGod had already promised a coming ruler from Judah:The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the rulers staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples(Gen. 49:10). He even gave instructions for Israels future king in Deuteronomy 17. The issue wasnt the idea of kingship, but Israels motivation. They wanted a king not to be more like God, but to be more like the nations. Their first king, Saul, looked the parttall, strong, impressivebut his heart was far from God. He cared more about preserving his image than obeying the Lord. The breaking point came when God commanded him to destroy the Amalekites. The Amalekites were a brutal nomadic tribe who had been Israels sworn enemies since the days of Moses, attacking Israel from behind when they were weak and exhausted (Ex. 17). Instead of obeying fully, Saul spared their king and kept what pleased him. So the Lord said through Samuel: Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrificesAs in obeying the voice of the LORD?Behold, to obey is better than a sacrifice,And to pay attention than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as reprehensible as the sin of divination,And insubordination is as reprehensible as false religion and idolatry.Since you have rejected the word of the LORD,He has also rejected you from being king. (1 Sam. 15:2223) Saul finally confessed,I have sinned because I feared the people and listened to their voice(1 Sam. 15:24), but the damage was done. Samuel told him the kingdom had been torn from him and given toa neighbor of yours, who is better than you(v. 28). That neighbor was a young Judean shepherd named Davidsomeone no one expected. When Samuel arrived at the home of Jesse (Boaz and Ruths great-grandson), he assumed Israels next king would look like one of Jesses oldest sons. But God corrected him:Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart(1 Sam. 16:7). After seven sons passed by without Gods approval, Samuel asked,Are these all the boys?Only then did Jesse mention his youngestDavidso overlooked that even his family hadnt considered him. But when David appeared, the Lord said,Arise, anoint him; for this is he(v. 12). And from that moment on,the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward(v. 13). David Was Gods Man The first time we are invited to look into Davids heartand to see what set him apart from everyone elseis in 1 Samuel 17 when he faced Goliath in battle. While Israels army stood frozen on the front lines, David had only been sent to deliver food to his brothers. The Philistines had proposed a champion-to-champion battle: Goliath against anyone Israel dared to send. The stakes were highthe losing side would become the servants of the winner. No one in Israel wanted to step forward. After Goliath roared,I defy the battle lines of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together!Saul and all Israel weredismayed and extremely afraid(1 Sam. 17:1011). For forty days, the giants taunts filled the valley. And for forty days, young David went back and forth between tending his fathers sheep and tending to his brothershearing the escalating tension firsthand. Eventually David had heard enough. Offended by Goliaths insults against God and His people, he asked,What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes the disgrace from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he has dared to defy the armies of the living God?(v. 26). When word reached Saul, David was brought before the king. Without hesitation, he said,May no mans heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine(v. 32). David stepped forwardnot with armor, experience, or military strengthbut with confidence in Yahweh. Armed only with a staff, a sling, and five stones, David stood as Israels champion. Goliath mocked him, saying,Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?and cursed him by his gods (v. 43). He then threatened,Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals(v. 44). But Davids response revealed everything about his heart and his source of confidence: But David said to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a saber, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I will strike you and remove your head from you. Then I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the earth, so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that this entire assembly may know that the Lord does not save by sword or by spear; for the battle is the Lords, and He will hand you over to us! (1 Sam. 17:4547) Davids confidence was not in his ability, but in Gods character. The God who had rescued Israel before would rescue them again. David slung one stone, struck the giant in the forehead, and killed him with what seemed like nothing more than a slingshot. There was no earthly guarantee that David would defeat Goliath. But he knew God had promised Abraham that Israel would represent Him among the nations, and that a king would one day rise from Judah, the one to whomthe scepter shall not depart and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples(Gen. 49:910). David trusted that Gods purposes could not be stopped by a Philistine giant. David Was Israels Flawed King Under Davids leadership, Israel finally defeated and subdued the Philistinesthe nations greatest threat throughout the time of the Judges and during Sauls reign. David had been one of Sauls most successful military commanders, and the women of Israel even sang,Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands(1 Sam. 18:7). Under Davids rule the borders of Israel expanded, and the promises made to Abraham appeared closer than ever to becoming reality. Some of the high points of Davids reign include making Jerusalem the capital of Israel, bringing the ark of the covenant back into the city as the visible sign of Gods presence, preparing the way for Solomon to build the temple, and establishing Jerusalem as the spiritual and political center of the nation. David wanted God to be at the center of everything Israel did, reflecting Gods covenant at Sinai where the people were called Godstreasured possession, Hiskingdom of priests, and Hisholy nation(Exod. 19). But David is also remembered for one of the darkest moments of his lifehis adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband in a desperate attempt to cover up his sin. Uriah, one of Davids most loyal soldiers, was a man devoted to his king and to Israel. He also happened to be married to a woman of striking beauty named Bathsheba. We are told in 2 Samuel 11 that while Israels army was out fighting, David remained in Jerusalema decision that placed him exactly where temptation could reach him. What follows is one of the most sobering accounts in Scripture: Now at evening time David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the kings house, and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful in appearance. So David sent messengers and inquired about the woman. And someone said, Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? Then David sent messengers and took her, and when she came to him, he slept with her.(2 Sam. 11:24) Soon after, Bathsheba sent word back to the king:I am pregnant. David never imagined his sin would come to light so quickly. Like many who try to hide their sins, he moved from temptation to adultery, and from adultery to deception. He brought Uriah home from battle, attempting to manipulate him into sleeping with his wife so the pregnancy would appear legitimate. But Uriah refusedhe would not enjoy the comforts of home while his fellow soldiers risked their lives. With his plans unraveling, David chose a darker path. He wrote a sealed letter to Joab, the commander of the army, and sent itin Uriahs own hand as messenger. The letter read: Place Uriah at the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck and killed (2 Sam. 11:1415). It was a death warrant. And David made Uriah carry it. Uriah died just as David intended, and for a moment the king must have felt deep reliefhis sin was concealed. But the covering of sin never hides it from God. The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to confront David, and when the truth broke through Davids self-deception, he finally said,I have sinned against the LORD.[1] The difference between David slaying Goliath and Davids failing with Bathsheba was not his strength, his ability, or his statusit was his dependence on God. When David trusted God, giants fell. When David trusted himself, David fell. We Need a True and Better David It was before Davids great sin with Bathsheba that God promised him that through his linage would come another king in 2 Samuel 7:1216; this moment is one of the most breathtaking moments in the entire Old Testament. Before a flawed king of whom God knew would fall terribly. The One David worshiped exclusively announced that the hope promised to Adam and Eve, the covenant repeated to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that would one day burst into reality through one of Davids descendants: When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever. (2 Sam. 7:1216) This covenant echoes the very promises God made to Adam and Eve, and later to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a promise given specifically to Judah, and its path can be traced through some of the most unlikely people in Scripture. It moved forward throughTamar, a Canaanite woman surrounded by scandal. It continued throughRahab, another Canaanite woman who married Salmon of Judah and became the mother of Boaz. Boaz then marriedRuth, a Moabite widow, and they had a son named Obed. Obed fathered Jesse, and from Jesse came David. Consider the astonishing depth of God's grace, mercy, and loveHe chooses to accomplish His purposes through people with significant flaws. The covenant God was fulfilling through them is what theologians refer to as an unconditional covenanta promise not reliant on human strength, virtue, or even obedience, but founded solely on the perfect will of our good and holy God![2] Think about the weight of the promise made to David: Aforever throne that will never be compromised by sin.Aforever kingdom that will never be overcome by evil.Aforever King whose righteousness will never need improvement. Israel didnt just need a brave king, or a talented king, or even a repentant kingIsrael, and indeed the entire world, needed a perfect King. A King who would never fail, never fall, never waiver, and never walk away from God the way David did on the roof that night. And here is where the grace of God overwhelms:God chose to fulfill His forever covenant promise through the very place of Davids greatest failure. Bathshebathe woman David exploited, the woman whose husband he murdered, the woman whose story began with sinis the very woman God folded into the line of redemption. Bathsheba bore David five sons; the first was conceived through their affair and was taken from them by God through death. Of the other four sons listed in Scripture, was Solomon and the last child listed was Nathan. ThroughSolomon, the royal line flowed to Joseph, throughNathan, the line flowed to Mary. And standing at the end of both genealogies is the One the prophets longed forJesus, the Son of David. Jesus is the King that David could never be. He is the flawless Son whom God promised.He is the Shepherd-King of Ezekiel 37 who gathers the broken, restores the wandering, and rules with justice and compassion. He is the One who never surrendered to temptation, never hid His sin, never needed to be confronted by a prophetbecause He lived in perfect dependence on the Father every moment of His earthly life. Every one of us knows what it is to stand in front of a Goliathan addiction, a fear, a bitterness, a woundand feel small. And every one of us knows what it is to stand on the roof like David, spiritually lazy, drifting, self-confident, and one decision away from disaster. But Gods purpose was never for David to be the hero of IsraelDavid was the signpost, not the destination. His victories pointed to the kind of dependence God wants from us, and his failures pointed to the kind of Savior we desperately need. The remarkable message of the gospel isnt simply that God offers us another chance, but that He provides us with a greater Kinga true and better David. This King never surrendered to temptation, never acted out of pride, and never misused His power for harm. Instead of taking anothers life to hide His wrongdoing, He willingly gave His own life to atone for ours. Jesus, as the Son of David, is the true and better Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Boaz, and David. He is the King David could never be. And to the weary and the woundedto the Davids who have fallen, and to the Bathshebas whose stories have been marked by anothers sinHe speaks: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matt. 11:2830). [1] David is remembered as a great king, but also as a deeply flawed man. And yet, Scripture still calls hima man after My heart(Acts 13:22). [2] Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you wrongdoers. Remember the former things long past, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure... (Isa. 46:8-10).

Matthew 1:1-17 ESV The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.

Galatians 4:4-6 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! Matthew 1:1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,5and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 12And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. 17So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.

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  «El que es confiable en lo poco, también lo es en lo mucho…» (Lucas 16:10)   ¿Alguna vez has querido hacer algo grande en el reino de Dios, pero el Señor no te lo ha permitido? Si es así, probablemente existe una buena justificación. Podrás entender a qué me refiero si lees lo que Dios hizo con el pueblo de Israel después de sacarlos de Egipto. Su plan era introducir a los israelitas en la Tierra Prometida para que la poseyeran. Sin embargo, antes de hacerlo, Él tenía que ponerlos a prueba para ver si le obedecerían y si escucharían Su voz. De lo contrario, serían destruidos por los enemigos a quienes estaban a punto de enfrentar. Entonces Dios los puso a prueba en un asunto pequeño. Éxodo 16:4 nos lo relata: «El Señor le dijo a Moisés: «Como verás, yo voy a hacer que les llueva pan del cielo. Para ver si ustedes obedecen o no mis leyes, cada uno de ustedes debe salir todos los días y recoger la porción para ese día». Dios utilizó este pequeño ejemplo —el alimento—, para ver si lo escucharían, o no. Él les dijo cuándo deberían recoger el alimento, qué cantidad recoger y qué hacer después de recogerlo. Pero lo israelitas no siguieron las instrucciones de Dios. Con sus hechos le demostraron que Su voz no era importante para ellos y que no estaban dispuestos a obedecerle ni en las cosas más pequeñas. Dios obra de la misma manera hoy. Antes de que Él nos encomiende alguna misión grande, primero nos dará la oportunidad de demostrar que se nos pueden confiar las cosas pequeñas. Pero muchos no pasamos la prueba. Oramos: "¿Señor, qué quieres que haga? ¿Dónde quieres que vaya? Haré cualquier cosa que me pidas". Luego, cuando el Señor te dice: Quiero que te levantes y ores en el Espíritu una hora todas las mañanas, no lo hacemos. Sólo decimos: "Eso sería bueno; creo que debería hacerlo", pero por alguna u otra razón no lo hacemos. No cometas ese error. Empieza hoy mismo a obedecer a Dios en las cosas pequeñas. Demuéstrale que puede confiarte en un lugar de mayor autoridad. Déjalo saber que serás fiel a Sus palabras y a la voz de Su Espíritu. Una vez que el Señor sepa que no permitirás que la desobediencia te destruya, Él empezará a confiarte tareas más importantes. Lectura bíblica: Éxodo 16:1-2   © 1997 – 2019 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc., también conocida como Ministerios Kenneth Copeland / Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Todos los derechos reservados.

The story of Ruth begins with these words: In the days when the judges governed (v. 1a). Just before Joshua died after a lifetime of faithful service, he warned all of Israel: Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and faithfulness. Put away the gods your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Josh. 24:14-15) The book of Judges recounts Israels history shortly after entering the promised land, and just in the second chapter, we are told: Then the sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals, and they abandoned the Lord, the God of their fathers... (Jud. 2:11-12), which characterizes the tone and climate of Israels spiritual health. The book of Judges also concludes with the words: In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Jug. 21:25). While in the wilderness, God warned Israel that there would be consequences to their choices, especially when it came to their trust of God and obedience to God: Beware that your hearts are not easily deceived, and that you do not turn away and serve other gods, and worship them. Otherwise, the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will shut up the sky so that there will be no rain, and the ground will not yield its produce; then you will quickly perish from the good land which the LORD is giving you (Deut. 11:16-17) As we move from Judges into the book of Ruth, the opening five verses immediately shed light on the spiritual condition of Naomis husband, Elimelech. These verses reveal how Elimelech, in his role as both husband and father, deeply influenced the direction and well-being of his family. The famine in the land did not just reflect a lack of physical food; it also mirrored the spiritual famine within Elimelechs own heart and soul. There are some things I want to point out to you that I believe will help you appreciate just how relevant this book is to us today. First, let me begin by stating that Bethlehem means house of bread yet there was no bread in Bethlehem because there was famine in the land due to Israels disobedience. God had promised that He would bless His people if they obeyed Him, so the reason why there was no bread in Bethlehem was because of Israels unfaithfulness, not Gods unfaithfulness. Second, we are told that Elimelech was a man of Bethlehem in Judah..., which means that he belonged to the tribe of Judah. God called Elimelech to live in Bethlehem, yet he chose to move to Moab because he believed that he and his family could thrive in a place outside of where God called him to live. Some of the things that Elimelech had to know about Moab was that the people originated out of an incestuous relationship after Lots older daughter got him drunk for the purpose of having sex with her father so that she could become pregnant with his child (Gen. 19:30-38). Secondly, the Moabites were known for their scheming to get Israel to sin against God (Num. 22-24). Thirdly, the Women of Moab were known for seducing the Israelite men for the purpose of getting them to worship the gods of Moab (Num. 25). Moab was not a place for a family to thrive spiritually, but this is the place that Elimelech took his family to live. The other important detail we need to consider is that while Naomis name means Pleasant nothing about her life seemed pleasant. Her husbands name meant God is my king but he certainly did not live like God was his king. The meaning of the names of their two sons were, Mahlon (Weakness, sickness) and Chilion (destruction, failure); both men took for themselves Moabite women who did not grow up worshiping the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; taking Moabite women as wives was something God commanded Israel not to do (see Deut. 7:1-4). Noamis husband and both of her sons died, leaving her with nothing but two daughters-in-law who were also destitute with no husband or male child. Naomi Suffered Loss When Naomi left Bethlehem with her husband and two sons, she leftfull. Because of the famine in the land (v. 1), moving to Moab must have felt like the right decisionan act of survival for the sake of their family. But while in Moab, tragedy struck. Her husband, Elimelech, died. Then her two sons married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruthsomething God had warned His people against because of the danger of idolatry (Deut. 7:23). And after marrying these women, both of Naomis sons also died, leaving her with two widowed Moabite daughters-in-law and no descendants of her own. Naomi had lost the three most important men in her life, along with any hope of lineage, inheritance, or security. There was nothing for her in Moab, and because of her husbands death after leaving Bethlehem, there was nothing but maybe the kindness of her relatives back in Judah. So when she returned to Bethlehem, it is no surprise that she no longer wanted to be called Naomi, which means pleasant. She asked instead to be calledMara, meaning bitter. She explained the bitterness in her own words: The Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went away full, and the LORD has brought me back empty (vv. 2021). Ruth: A Woman of Excellence Naomi failed to recognize the blessing her Moabite daughter-in-law truly was. When Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem, she urged both Orpah and Ruth to go back to their own people and gods in Moab. While Orpah left to go back to her people and her gods, Ruth decided to remain with Naomi and even declared to her mother-in-law: Do not plead with me to leave you or to turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you sleep, I will sleep. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD do so to me, and worse, if anything but death separates me from you. (1:1618). One reason Naomi discouraged Ruth from coming back with her was concern for Ruths safety. There was significant hostility between Moabites and Israelites. This is clear in chapter two, after Ruth entered a field belonging to Boaz. Everyone in the field knew Ruth was a foreigner, as the foreman explained to Boaz, She is the young Moabite woman who returned with Naomi from Moab. Boazs response reveals the real danger Ruth faced. He spoke kindly to her, saying, Listen carefully, my daughter. Do not go to glean in another field; furthermore, do not go on from this one, but join my young women here. Keep your eyes on the field which they reap, and go after them. Indeed, I have ordered the servants not to touch you. When you are thirsty, go to the water jars and drink from what the servants draw (Ruth 2:89). Ruths foreign status exposed her to rejection, prejudice, and mistreatmentyet she chose to stay with Naomi anyway, embracing uncertainty and risking lifelong exclusion. Her courage did not go unnoticed. In chapter three, Boaz calls Ruth a woman of excellence (3:11)a term that carries the sense of valor, honor, and strength of character. Remarkably, the same word is used of Boaz in 2:1, while you do not see it in the way the NASB translated Ruth 2:1, just about every other translation does recognize this: Now Naomi had a relative of her husbands, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. The parallel is deliberate. The narrator wants us to see that Ruth and Boaz are kindred spiritstwo people marked by integrity, bravery, and covenant faithfulness in a time when such qualities were rare in Israel. Boaz: A Kinsmen Redeemer Boaz is the third important character in the story of Ruth, for he is the only one qualified to serve as Naomis kinsman-redeemer. Every kinsman-redeemer had to meet three qualifications: He had to be a family member, He had to have the ability to redeem, and He had to be willing to redeem. A kinsman-redeemer held several responsibilities in the Old Testament: he could buy back family land lost to famine or debt (Lev. 25:2530), redeem relatives who had sold themselves into slavery (Lev. 25:4755), avenge the unlawful death of a family member (Num. 35; Deut. 19; Josh. 20), and step in when a family member faced a wrong they could not fix on their own. Naomi needed that kind of help. She had lost her husband and both sons. She had no land, no security, and no hope. Ruth could not redeem her, so she went out to glean in the fieldsa provision God had given for the poor and the foreigner (Lev. 19:910). Thats where we first meet Boaz. He told Ruth, Do not go to another field I have ordered the young men not to touch you (Ruth 2:89). Ruth bowed in gratitude, asking why he would show kindness to a foreigner. Boaz told her he had heard of her loyalty to Naomi and her trust in Israels God (2:1113). He saw Ruth as a woman of excellenceworthy of honor and protection. When Naomi learned how Boaz treated Ruth, she urged Ruth to approach him at the threshing floor. Though the scene might look questionable at first glance, Ruth 3:613 makes it clear: both Ruth and Boaz acted with purity and integrity. Ruth lay quietly at his feet, and when Boaz awoke, she said, Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer. She wasnt tempting himshe was invoking covenant language, the same wings imagery Boaz used earlier of the LORDs care (see 2:12). Boaz responded with joy: I will do all that you ask, for everyone knows you are a worthy woman (3:11). He was both willing and able to redeem her. And he did. So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son (4:13). Through Boaz, Naomis emptiness was replaced with joy, and Ruth was blessed with a godly husband and a son. The women of the town celebrated: Then the women said to Naomi, Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. May he also be to you one who restores life and sustains your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him. Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse. And the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, A son has been born to Naomi! So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David. (4:14-17) What began in sorrow ended in joy. What started with loss ended in redemption. God used a barley field, a faithful woman, and a willing redeemer to bring about His plannot just for Naomi and Ruth, but through Boaz and Ruth the line of the kings would come with the birth of David by whom all other kings would be compared in Israel. This leaves us with the point of this little book in the Bible. There is a True and Better Redeemer Boaz was not only Naomis redeemerhe was also a picture of the Redeemer who would one day come through his and Ruths own bloodline. Boaz was only a shadow of a true and better Boaz. Remember the announcement of Jesus birth delivered by the angels to lowly shepherds: And so the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David [Bethlehem] there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10-11). It was the disobedience of Israel that led to the famine that compelled Naomis husband and sons to leave where there was no bread to a place that led to a deeper and more severe famine that left Naomi empty. God used all of the hard things in Naomis life so that another Son would be born in that same city to do what no other person was able to do; Jesus said of Himself: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). When Adam and Eve bit into the forbidden fruit, creation was cursed and humanity was lost. Eden was forfeited, and mankind was expelled from Gods presence. The only way for Eden to be restored and the curse removed was for another Adam to comeone who was related to humanity, who had the ability to redeem what was lost, and who was willing to carry out the redemption. Ruth and Boaz had a son named Obed; Obed fathered Jesse; Jesse fathered David. Many generations later, Jesus was born to Maryconceived supernaturally while she remained a virginqualifying Him uniquely as the Kinsman-Redeemer mankind and creation needs. How was Jesus qualified? Jesus had to be a family member of humanity, and He was, as demonstrated by the human bloodline recorded in Scripture. Jesus had to have the ability to redeem, which He had because the virgin birth made Him both fully God and fully manperfectly qualified to redeem creation. Jesus had to be willing to redeem, and that willingness led Him to the cross, where He became our curse and took our sin upon Himself. Jesus did not remain dead. On the third day He rose in victory! Our Kinsman-Redeemer lived the perfect life we could not live, died as the sin-bearer though He was spotless, and then conquered death itself. All of heaven rejoices that the Redeemer who was slain now standsaliveinterceding for us: Worthy are You to take the scroll and to break its seals, for You were slaughtered, and You purchased people for God with Your blood from every tribe, language, people, and nation. You have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign upon the earth (Rev. 5:910). And maybe thats where you need hope today. Perhaps you are living with the consequences of choices you made years ago. Perhaps bitterness has taken root because life did not turn out the way you imagined. Perhaps, like Naomis family, you have wandered far into Moabfar from God, far from joy, far from where you began. But hear the good news:the book of Ruth declares that no one is too far for Gods love, grace, and mercy to reach. If God can take a famine, a foreigner, and a broken widow and weave them into the lineage of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ HimselfHe can redeem your story too!

Ruth 4 shows us that redemption doesn't stop with one life—it creates a ripple that touches generations. Boaz boldly declares his intent to redeem, and though another refuses, he steps in with honor. What begins with a sandal exchange turns into a sacred union, as Boaz and Ruth are joined in covenant. From their love comes Obed—evidence of God's favor and a link in the line of King David and, ultimately, Jesus. Redemption isn't just rescue—it's restoration with purpose. When God redeems a story, He writes a legacy.

Perseverancia ante, durante y después de todo - parte 1 - Nehemías 6:1-9 - Hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

"Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God" Ruth 1:16Whether in marriage, ministry, career, or business, it can be difficult to start again. It can feel like all the familiar landmarks are gone, and you're stepping into a land you do not know. That's where Ruth found herself. After losing her husband in Moab, she could have stayed with what was comfortable. Instead, she chose a costly, courageous yes: “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay; your people will be my people and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16).Ruth's new beginning didn't start with a spotlight; it started with gleaning. She rose early, worked hard behind the reapers, and did the next faithful thing in front of her. No platform. No promise of instant results. Just daily obedience. And in that ordinary field, God wove extraordinary providence. She “happened” to glean in Boaz's field — an accident to Ruth, an appointment to God. Boaz noticed her diligence, extended favor, and protected her. Naomi offered wise counsel. Ruth obeyed with humility. Step by step, the Redeemer's plan unfolded.In time, new beginnings blossomed into a new family. Ruth became Boaz's wife; Naomi's emptiness turned to joy; and their child, Obed, became the grandfather of King David — through whose line came Jesus, the ultimate Redeemer. What began in grief and scarcity ended in hope and legacy. If you're starting again — after a broken relationship, a closed door in ministry, a layoff, or a failed venture — Ruth's story speaks: 1. New beginnings often wear ordinary clothes. Be faithful in small tasks; God meets you in the field of today. 2. Courage pairs with commitment. Ruth tied her life to God's people and God's ways before she saw outcomes. 3. Seek wise counsel. Naomi's guidance helped Ruth take wise, timely steps. 4. Do the next right thing. You don't need the full map; obedience opens the next door. 5. Trust God's timing and favor. What looks like a coincidence may be providence in motion.Simple steps to take now: 1. Pray honestly about your loss and your hopes. Name them before God. 2. Choose a field to glean in today — update your resume, send an email, serve where you are, show up consistently. 3. Anchor to community. Find mentors and friends who will speak truth and courage. 4. Keep your character strong — integrity, diligence, kindness attract favor. 5. Leave room for God to surprise you.Remember, Ruth didn't start again because it was easy; she started again because God was worthy of her trust. So are you standing at a threshold? Take the next faithful step. God is already in the field ahead of you. Amen. Luke 1:50 says, "God's mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation." Amen.Prayer for the Day!Lord, you are the Redeemer who brings beauty from ashes. Give me Ruth's courage to step into the unknown, Ruth's humility to work faithfully, and Ruth's trust to wait for your timing. Guide my steps today, provide the field I should glean in, and write a story of grace through this new beginning. In Jesus' name. Amen.https://maglife.org

El estándar de pureza moral del cristiano - parte 3 - 1 Tesalonicenses 4:1-8 - hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

2 The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned.3 You have enlarged the nation     and increased their joy; they rejoice before you     as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice     when dividing the plunder.4 For as in the day of Midian's defeat,     you have shattered the yoke that burdens them,     the bar across their shoulders,     the rod of their oppressor.5 Every warrior's boot used in battle     and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning,     will be fuel for the fire.6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the greatness of his government and peace     there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne     and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it     with justice and righteousness     from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty     will accomplish this.Isaiah 9:2-7PACK THE HOUSE SLIDE*2 The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned.Isaiah 9:2-79 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. John 1:9-11DAWN OF THE PROMISE9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”Matthew 9:9-13His [Matthew's] occupation as a tax collector implies that he had training in scribal techniques and was thus able to write…Crossway Study Bible, ESVMatthew, The Chosen picture***His [Matthew's] occupation as a tax collector implies that he had training in scribal techniques and was thus able to write, while his identity as a Galilean Jewish Christian suggests his ability to interpret the words and actions of Jesus in light of Old Testament messianic expectations.Crossway Study Bible, ESV1 This is the genealogy[a] of Jesus the Messiah[b] the son of David, the son of Abraham:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac,Isaac the father of Jacob,Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar,Perez the father of Hezron,Hezron the father of Ram,4 Ram the father of Amminadab,Amminadab the father of Nahshon,Nahshon the father of Salmon,5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab,Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth,Obed the father of Jesse,6 and Jesse the father of King David.David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah's wife,7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam,Rehoboam the father of Abijah,Abijah the father of Asa,8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat,Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram,Jehoram the father of Uzziah,9 Uzziah the father of Jotham,Jotham the father of Ahaz,Ahaz the father of Hezekiah,10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh,Manasseh the father of Amon,Amon the father of Josiah,11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.12 After the exile to Babylon:Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel,Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,13 Zerubbabel the father of Abihud,Abihud the father of Eliakim,Eliakim the father of Azor,14 Azor the father of Zadok,Zadok the father of Akim,Akim the father of Elihud,15 Elihud the father of Eleazar,Eleazar the father of Matthan,Matthan the father of Jacob,16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.Matthew 1:2-27WHEN GOD MAKES PROMISES, HE FULFILLS THEMThe Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.2 “I will make you into a great nation,     and I will bless you; I will make your name great,     and you will be a blessing.[a]3 I will bless those who bless you,     and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth     will be blessed through you.”Genesis 12:1-3All this may sound too good to be true, but it will be done. God – the LORD of all heavenly armies – has promised to accomplish this wordCharles SpurgeonGOD'S PROMISES REQUIRE FAITH18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”[d] 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:18-22"Oh, that men would see that all God's ancient promises find their yes in Christ! But their eyes are blinded by expectation and prejudice, so they wander, seeking fulfillment elsewhere."Charles SpurgeonFAITH IS NOT BLIND, IT'S REASONABLEMust be a descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:1–3; 22:18)Must be from Isaac (not Ishmael) (Genesis 17:19)Must be from ...

¿Cómo enfrentar la oposición? - parte 6 - Nehemías 4:19-23 - Hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

El estándar de pureza moral del cristiano - parte 2 - 1 Tesalonicenses 4:1-8 - hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

Gloria Copeland «El Espíritu mismo da testimonio a nuestro espíritu, de que somos hijos de Dios» (Romanos 8:16) ¿Alguna vez te ha sido difícil oír la voz de Dios? ¿Te has hallado atrapado en alguna situación confusa y necesitando consejo y aun después de orar y de leer la Palabra―aún no estás seguro de lo que Dios quiere que hagas? Yo he tenido esa experiencia. Conocía la Palabra escrita de Dios y ponerla en prácticahabía cambiado mi vida. Pero, cuando se trataba de decisiones para las cuales no había una respuesta directa en la Palabra, no estaba segura de qué hacer. Por ejemplo, decisiones como: a cuál ciudad mudarse, y cosas por el estilo. Lo que me guardó fue el conocimiento de que estaba haciendo lo correcto. La Palabra escrita de Dios y el testigo interno son dos cosas diferentes; nunca se contradicen, pero ambos son parte vital de nuestro caminar en el Señor. Por ejemplo, Dios esperaba que Israel obedeciera Su Palabra escrita. Pero también les dijo: «Obedézcanme» (Jeremías 7:23; NVI), pues quería que conocieran Su voluntad en situaciones específicas. Eso sucedió cuando Israel conquistó Jericó: el pueblo obedeció la voz de Dios. De otra manera, ¿de dónde más hubieran obtenido ese plan de batalla tan extraño? No estaba en la ley de Moisés y a nadie jamás se le hubiera ocurrido que marchar siete días alrededor de la ciudad sería una gran estrategia militar. Pero ¿cómo nos habla Dios? ¿Nos grita desde el cielo? Por lo general, no. En Romanos 8 leemos que el Espíritu Santo da testimonio a nuestro espíritu. Eso significa que las instrucciones de Dios provienen desde adentro, no de afuera. Es posible que cuando oigas la voz de Dios, te preguntes: "Señor ¿eres Tú o soy yo?". Eso se debe a que Dios por lo general no impone de forma directa pensamientos en tu mente, sino que habla a tu espíritu, y éste convierte la voz de Dios en pensamientos. Empieza hoy a prestar atención a ese testigo, al conocimiento, al consejo y a la voz apacible que sientes en tu interior. Si al escucharla suena como tu voz, no te sorprendas. ¡Eres tú! ¡Es tu espíritu que está siendo influenciado por el Espíritu de Dios! Cuando naciste de nuevo, tu espíritu se convirtió en el mejor consejero, porque renació del Espíritu de Dios. Tienes Su naturaleza. Y el Espíritu Santo vive en tu espíritu para enseñarte y guiarte en la vida. Lectura bíblica: Josué 6:1-20   © 1997 – 2019 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc., también conocida como Ministerios Kenneth Copeland / Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Todos los derechos reservados.

¿Cómo enfrentar la oposición? - parte 6 - Nehemías 4:19-23 - hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

Sometimes life seems so cold. But don't give up on God; for in the case of the righteous, better days are coming. God is the all seeing eye, and is everywhere all the time; knowing everything all the time; and has the power to do anything; all the time. When Noami thought that she had lost it all she never waivered in her character causing her daughter in law Ruth to decree that she would never leave her, because she too, being of a different nationality, believed in her mother in law's God; our God. God allowed Ruth to marry into the lineage and give birth in the lineage to Obed the father of David in which Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in the natural, was born. How amazing, God did not ignore Naomi's loyalty and faithfulness to Him. He won't ignore our's either.

Game 2 vs Minnesota has everyone feeling pretty good! Aaron and Jeremiah recap the match, a 4-2 victory that was a little closer at times than it should've been. They discuss and praise the decision to start Musovski in this matchup. They even expressed confidence going into the upcoming pivotal Game 3 at Allianz Field.Sponsor

Game 2 vs Minnesota has everyone feeling pretty good! Aaron and Jeremiah recap the match, a 4-2 victory that was a little closer at times than it should've been. They discuss and praise the decision to start Musovski in this matchup. They even expressed confidence going into the upcoming pivotal Game 3 at Allianz Field.Sponsor

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¿Cómo enfrentar la oposición? - parte 5 - Nehemías 4:16-18 - Hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

Niko and Jeremiah cover quite a bit of ground in this episode of What We Learned This Week. With the playoffs looming they share injury updates on Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Ryan Kent and Pedro de la Vega. The guys offer what they know regarding contract talks for Obed Vargas and Paul Rothrock which may not be as much you had hoped for. All of this leads into a preview of the Minnesota United matchup and Niko shares his overall playoff bracket.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko and Jeremiah cover quite a bit of ground in this episode of What We Learned This Week. With the playoffs looming they share injury updates on Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Ryan Kent and Pedro de la Vega. The guys offer what they know regarding contract talks for Obed Vargas and Paul Rothrock which may not be as much you had hoped for. All of this leads into a preview of the Minnesota United matchup and Niko shares his overall playoff bracket.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

If our commitment is that every child grow up in a safe and loving family, how do we address that so many children are living in orphanages that are unregistered and operating outside of the public eye? It's challenging work to map, find and even collaborate with such institutions, but we've got the right guides to learn from. Brandon is joined today by Obed Masese and Meredith Caleb of Victory Child Empowerment to learn what is causing children in Kenya to go into orphanages of all types and what their team is doing to map unregistered orphanages with a broader care reform approach. Support the Show Through Venmo - @canopyintl Podcast Sponsors Take the free Core Elements Self-Assessment from the CAFO Research Center and tap into online courses with discount code 'TGDJ25' Take the Free Core Elements Self-Assessment Resources and Links from the show Victory Child Empowerment Online Conversation Notes How Obed's family and village raised him and recognizing this used to be the norm Has the Kenyan Child Act of 2022 successfully been implemented? The differences between national policies and county implementation Paper orphans and paper orphanages The challenges of working with and among unregistered orphanages Care reform that promotes the development and mapping of new community services Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

¿Cómo enfrentar la oposición? - parte 4 - Nehemías 4:14-15 - hno Obed Muñoz by Centro de Fe Angulo

Ari is back in the city of Seattle, and we are back with a jam-packed episode with thoughts on the Seattle Sounders' big win over the Portland Timbers, as well as this week's news that Obed Vargas is your No. 1 player on MLSsoccer.com's 22 Under 22 rankings. We'll also hit a final update on the Great Goalkeeper Controversy of 2025, Cristian Roldan's bid to make the USMNT World Cup squad, and the retirement of an MLS great in Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.My Data Removal - Data brokers are selling your personal information! Fight back with My Data Removal. Hunt down and scrub your sensitive information from the internet. Use code "LS" for $10 off your annual plan.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

With Obed Vargas out for at least the next two games while he's at the U20 World Cup, the Seattle Sounders are looking for a replacement. The top candidate appears to be Snyder Brunell, who has played quite well since joining the first team this summer.Jeremiah and Niko discuss what Sounders fans can expect from the 18-year-old, weigh in on the other position battles and give an update on potential European interest in Vargas.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

With Obed Vargas out for at least the next two games while he's at the U20 World Cup, the Seattle Sounders are looking for a replacement. The top candidate appears to be Snyder Brunell, who has played quite well since joining the first team this summer.Jeremiah and Niko discuss what Sounders fans can expect from the 18-year-old, weigh in on the other position battles and give an update on potential European interest in Vargas.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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Come As You Are Series: Rahab The ProstituteHebrews 11:31 “By faith the prostitute Rahab did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace.”This series is to remind us that God wants us to come as we are. He doesn't expect us to wait until we have cleaned ourselves up or changed our habits before we go to Him. He wants us to come to Him as we are, and then He can help bring us to where He wants us to be. I love the quote, “God meets us where we are and He loves us too much to let us stay there.” We don't need to change before we go to God; we need God to help us change.Today, we are talking about Rehab the prostitute. You might wonder why we are talking about a prostitute. If you don't know Rahab's story, let me summarize it for you. God told the Israelites that He would give them Jericho as their promised land. Joshua sent two spies to check out that land. The Bible says, “So they went and entered the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab, and rested there.” (Joshua 2:1) Why would these holy men go to rest at the prostitute's house? Could it be because she was an outcast, and so there wouldn't be a bunch of people at her house? Is it because she is used to hiding men in her house? We don't know exactly, as it doesn't say why they went there, just that they did go there.I heard Steven Furtick of Elevation church talking about this, and he said something that I thought was really good. He said sometimes God will use what you think is a weakness as part of His plan. Joshua's men chose to stay with Rehab, maybe for the very reason she would have thought God couldn't use her. I know if I were a prostitute, I would have counted myself out by being used by God. I would have thought that my sins were too great for God to have used me in any way. However, God used Rehab to hide these two men who went to check out the land for Joshua.These men stayed with Rahab, and then the king found out there were spies in his land, and he told Rahab to turn them over. Luckily, she had already hidden them, again, something her job would have taught her to do, and so she said that they had stopped by, but they left before the gates closed for the night. Rehab knew that God had sent these two guys and that He had planned to give Jericho to His people. She helped them so that they would spare her life when they came in to take the land. These men agreed to spare her and her family as long as they were inside her house with her. They gave her a scarlet cord to put in her window so they could tell all the troops to stay out of her home.Rahab used her talents to hide these men and, therefore, gained safety for her whole family. I bet her parents never saw that coming. I bet they never expected the skills she had learned because of her profession would wind up saving their lives someday. God's ways are a mystery to us. We don't understand His plan, and yet, with His plan, He shows us time and again that He is not choosing the perfect people to carry it out. He does not choose who we would have chosen.We talked about Tamar and how she dressed like a harlot to seduce her father-in-law to sleep with her so that she could have a baby. We discussed how, out of all the lineages of Jesus listed in the Gospels, Tamar, even after tricking and sleeping with her father-in-law, is only one of five women mentioned in the lineage of Jesus. Now we have Rehab, who is a prostitute, and she is another one of the five women listed in the lineage of Jesus. It says in Matthew 1:5, “Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, and Obed fathered Jesse.”In Jewish culture, when listing someone's lineage, it is customary to include the father's name. However, in the case of Jesus, it is mostly just the father's listed. However, there are five of the mothers listed. Just five in all those years. Matthew 1:17 says, “ So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the deportation to Babylon to the [o]Messiah, fourteen generations.” There are 42 generations from Abraham to the Messiah listed in the Gospel of Matthew, and of those 42 generations, He only mentions 5 of the mothers. Those five women must have been pretty special for God to use them to help bring forth the Messiah.Did they feel special? Did they feel abandoned? With Tamar, we know she lost her husband and was promised that his brother would be given to her when he was of age, but he wasn't. Her father-in-law betrayed her, and so she took what she felt was hers. I doubt she felt special taking it, though. I suspect she didn't feel holy enough for the Lord to use her in an incredible way like He did. With Rehab, we don't know her story. We don't understand why she became a prostitute. We don't know any back story that would provide us insight into her career choice. However, I am willing to believe she didn't feel special. I am sure she was an outcast because of her profession. The women in town probably hated her, as some of their husbands probably went to see her.Why did God choose these women to help bring about His plan to save us with Jesus? Why are these women listed in the lineage when others are not? I believe it is because God wants to show us that you don't have to be perfect to be used by God. You don't have to be doing all the right things. You don't have to get it right all the time. Life is hard, and God knows that. He understands if we get lost and follow the wrong path in life. He is not condemning us or holding it against us. He is just patiently waiting for us to come back to Him.We mustn't count ourselves out. God can use us, no matter what we have done in the past. God will love us, no matter what we have done in the past or what we are doing now. He still loves us more than anything. Rehab was a prostitute, and yet her name made it into the lineage of Jesus. She is also mentioned two other times in the New Testament. One of those is the verse above. “By faith the prostitute Rahab did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace.” Rahab was not one of the chosen people of the time. She didn't see God part the Red Sea so she could walk through. She didn't see the manna sent from God every day to feed his people.She didn't see any of these miracles, but she did hear about them. She heard about them, and she believed them so much that she was willing to risk her life to hide the men of God so that they might spare her and her family's lives when they came back to conquer the land. Her faith in a God she didn't know was so great that she was willing to risk it all. There are many lessons we can learn from Rahab. One is that we don't need to be afraid to take risks when God is involved. Second is that God can use anyone for His plan. Third is that God may want to use that very thing that you feel is your greatest weakness, that very thing that fills you with so much shame. God can turn that shame into something you can be proud of if you let Him. Don't shut God out because you don't feel worthy. Ask Him to come into the messiness and allow Him to love you right where you are!Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode. Lord, we love you, and we ask you to help us know that you love us, too. Help us to believe that just as you did for Rahab, you can redeem us too. You can use us even though we are not perfect and we have made a lot of mistakes. Please help us to believe that we are exactly the type of person you could us to help bring your kingdom to earth. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. My daily devotional on Identity will be available on Amazon in the near future. Hopefully by the end of this month. I will keep you posted. Thank you for all your support, too! I really appreciate all your kind emails and text messages. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in May 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. 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Meditación del Evangelio según San Mateo 1, 1-16.18-23 por el biblista P. Norberto Padilla, misionero claretiano.Lunes 8/sept/2025, Fiesta del Nacimiento de la Santísima Virgen María. La criatura que hay en ella viene del Espíritu Santo.Canción: Contigo, María (2018), de Athenas----------Lectura del santo evangelio según san Lucas 6, 1-5Genealogía de Jesucristo, hijo de David, hijo de Abraham. Abraham engendró a Isaac, Isaac a Jacob, Jacob a Judá y a sus hermanos. Judá engendró de Tamar a Fares y a Zará, Fares a Esrom, Esrom a Aram. Aram a Aminadab, Aminadab a Naasón, Naasón a Salmón. Salmón engendró de Rahab a Booz, Booz engendró de Rut a Obed, Obed a Jesé. Jesé engendró a David al rey. David, de la mujer de Urías, engendró a Salomón. Salomón a Roboam, Roboam a Abías, Abías a Asá. Asá a Josafat, Josafat a Joram, Joram a Uzías. Uzías a Jotam, Jotam a Acaz, Acaz a Ezequías. Ezequías engendró a Manasés, Manasés a Amós, y Amós a Josías. Josías engendró a Jeconías y a sus hermanos cuando el destierro de Babilonia. Después del destierro de Babilonia, Jeconías engendró a Salatiel, Salatiel a Zorobabel. Zorobabel a Abiud, Abiud a Eliaquim, Eliaquim a Azor. Azor a Sadoc, Sadoc a Aquim, Aquim a Eliud. Eliud a Eleazar, Eleazar a Matán, Matán a Jacob; y Jacob engendró a José, esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, llamado el Cristo. El nacimiento de Jesucristo fue de esta manera: María su madre estaba desposada con José, y antes de vivir juntos, resultó que ella esperaba un hijo por obra del Espíritu Santo. José, su esposo, que era justo y no quería denunciarla, decidió repudiarla en secreto. Pero apenas había tomado esta resolución, se le apareció en sueños un ángel del Señor que le dijo: "José, hijo de David, no tengas reparo en llevarte a María tu mujer, porque la creatura que hay en ella viene del Espíritu Santo. Dará a luz un hijo, y tú le pondrás por nombre Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de los pecados". Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliese lo que había dicho el Señor por el profeta: "Miren, la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo y le pondrán por nombre Emanuel, que significa: Dios con nosotros."Palabra del Señor... Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús#SoyClaretiano #Evangelio #MisionerosClaretianos #CMFAntillasIntro: Lámpara Es Tu Palabra, de Ain Karem

+ Evangelio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo según san Mateo 1, 1-16. 18-23 Genealogía de Jesucristo, hijo de David, hijo de Abraham: Abraham fue padre de Isaac; Isaac, padre de Jacob; Jacob, padre de Judá y de sus hermanos. Judá fue padre de Fares y de Zará, y la madre de estos fue Tamar. Fares fue padre de Esrón; Esrón, padre de Arám; Arám, padre de Aminadab; Aminadab, padre de Naasón; Naasón, padre de Salmón. Salmón fue padre de Booz, y la madre de este fue Rahab. Booz fue padre de Obed, y la madre de este fue Rut. Obed fue padre de Jesé; Jesé, padre del rey David. David fue padre de Salomón, y la madre de este fue la que había sido mujer de Urías. Salomón fue padre de Roboám; Roboám, padre de Abías; Abías, padre de Asá; Asá, padre de Josafat; Josafat, padre de Jorám; Jorám, padre de Ozías. Ozías fue padre de Joatám; Joatám, padre de Acaz; Acaz, padre de Ezequías; Ezequías, padre de Manasés. Manasés fue padre de Amón; Amón padre de Josías; Josías, padre de Jeconías y de sus hermanos, durante el destierro en Babilonia. Después del destierro en Babilonia: Jeconías fue padre de Salatiel; Salatiel, padre de Zorobabel; Zorobabel, padre de Abiud; Abiud, padre de Eliacím; Eliacím, padre de Azor. Azor fue padre de Sadoc; Sadoc, padre de Aquím; Aquím, padre de Eliud; Eliud, padre de Eleazar; Eleazar, padre de Matán; Matán, padre de Jacob. Jacob fue padre de José, el esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, que es llamado Cristo. Este fue el origen de Jesucristo: María, su madre, estaba comprometida con José y, cuando todavía no habían vivido juntos, concibió un hijo por obra del Espíritu Santo. José, su esposo, que era un hombre justo y no quería denunciarla públicamente, resolvió abandonarla en secreto. Mientras pensaba en esto, el Ángel del Señor se le apareció en sueños y le dijo: «José, hijo de David, no temas recibir a María, tu esposa, porque lo que ha sido engendrado en ella proviene del Espíritu Santo. Ella dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque él salvará a su Pueblo de todos sus pecados.» Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que el Señor había anunciado por el Profeta: La Virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo a quien pondrán el nombre de Emanuel, que traducido significa: «Dios con nosotros.»Palabra del Señor.

Mt 1,1-16.18-23.Genealogía de Jesucristo, hijo de David, hijo de Abraham:Abraham fue padre de Isaac; Isaac, padre de Jacob; Jacob, padre de Judá y de sus hermanos.Judá fue padre de Fares y de Zará, y la madre de estos fue Tamar. Fares fue padre de Esrón;Esrón, padre de Arám; Arám, padre de Aminadab; Aminadab, padre de Naasón; Naasón, padre de Salmón.Salmón fue padre de Booz, y la madre de este fue Rahab. Booz fue padre de Obed, y la madre de este fue Rut. Obed fue padre de Jesé;Jesé, padre del rey David. David fue padre de Salomón, y la madre de este fue la que había sido mujer de Urías.Salomón fue padre de Roboám; Roboám, padre de Abías; Abías, padre de Asá;Asá, padre de Josafat; Josafat, padre de Jorám; Jorám, padre de Ozías.Ozías fue padre de Joatám; Joatám, padre de Acaz; Acaz, padre de Ezequías;Ezequías, padre de Manasés. Manasés fue padre de Amón; Amón, padre de Josías;Josías, padre de Jeconías y de sus hermanos, durante el destierro en Babilonia.Después del destierro en Babilonia: Jeconías fue padre de Salatiel; Salatiel, padre de Zorobabel;Zorobabel, padre de Abiud; Abiud, padre de Eliacím; Eliacím, padre de Azor.Azor fue padre de Sadoc; Sadoc, padre de Aquím; Aquím, padre de Eliud;Eliud, padre de Eleazar; Eleazar, padre de Matán; Matán, padre de Jacob.Jacob fue padre de José, el esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, que es llamado Cristo.Este fue el origen de Jesucristo: María, su madre, estaba comprometida con José y, cuando todavía no habían vivido juntos, concibió un hijo por obra del Espíritu Santo.José, su esposo, que era un hombre justo y no quería denunciarla públicamente, resolvió abandonarla en secreto.Mientras pensaba en esto, el Angel del Señor se le apareció en sueños y le dijo: "José, hijo de David, no temas recibir a María, tu esposa, porque lo que ha sido engendrado en ella proviene del Espíritu Santo.Ella dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque él salvará a su Pueblo de todos sus pecados".Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que el Señor había anunciado por el Profeta:La Virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo a quien pondrán el nombre de Emanuel, que traducido significa: "Dios con nosotros".

San Mateo 1, 1 – 16. 18 – 23Abraham fue padre de Isaac; Isaac, padre de Jacob; Jacob, padre de Judá y de sus hermanos. Judá fue padre de Fares y de Zará, y la madre de estos fue Tamar. Fares fue padre de Esrón; Esrón, padre de Arám; Arám, padre de Aminadab; Aminadab, padre de Naasón; Naasón, padre de Salmón. Salmón fue padre de Booz, y la madre de este fue Rahab. Booz fue padre de Obed, y la madre de este fue Rut. Obed fue padre de Jesé; Jesé, padre del rey David. David fue padre de Salomón, y la madre de este fue la que había sido mujer de Urías. Salomón fue padre de Roboám; Roboám, padre de Abías; Abías, padre de Asá; Asá, padre de Josafat; Josafat, padre de Jorám; Jorám, padre de Ozías. Ozías fue padre de Joatám; Joatám, padre de Acaz; Acaz, padre de Ezequías; Ezequías, padre de Manasés. Manasés fue padre de Amón; Amón, padre de Josías; Josías, padre de Jeconías y de sus hermanos, durante el destierro en Babilonia. Después del destierro en Babilonia: Jeconías fue padre de Salatiel; Salatiel, padre de Zorobabel; Zorobabel, padre de Abiud; Abiud, padre de Eliacím; Eliacím, padre de Azor. Azor fue padre de Sadoc; Sadoc, padre de Aquím; Aquím, padre de Eliud; Eliud, padre de Eleazar; Eleazar, padre de Matán; Matán, padre de Jacob. Jacob fue padre de José, el esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, que es llamado Cristo. Este fue el origen de Jesucristo: María, su madre, estaba comprometida con José y, cuando todavía no habían vivido juntos, concibió un hijo por obra del Espíritu Santo. José, su esposo, que era un hombre justo y no quería denunciarla públicamente, resolvió abandonarla en secreto. Mientras pensaba en esto, el Ángel del Señor se le apareció en sueños y le dijo: «José, hijo de David, no temas recibir a María, tu esposa, porque lo que ha sido engendrado en ella proviene del Espíritu Santo. Ella dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque él salvará a su Pueblo de todos sus pecados». Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que el Señor había anunciado por el Profeta: La Virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo a quien pondrán el nombre de Emanuel, que traducido significa: «Dios con nosotros».………………Además puedes escuchar el Evangelio diario en las siguientes plataformas:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M0Ubx3Jh55B6W3b20c3GOApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelio-del-d%C3%ADa/id1590423907 Para más información puede consultar nuestro sitio: https://www.vozcatolica.com o escríbanos a info@vozcatolica.com .Si quiere colaborar con este Apostolado lo puede hacer dirigiéndose a: https://vozcatolica.com/ayudanos . Desde ya muchas gracias.

Muchos más recursos para tu vida de fe (Santo Rosario, Oración, etc.) en nuestra web https://sercreyente.com________________Lunes, 8 de septiembre de 2025 (Natividad de la Virgen María)Evangelio del día y reflexión... ¡Deja que la Palabra del Señor transforme tu vida! Texto íntegro del Evangelio y de la Reflexión en https://sercreyente.com/8-septiembre-natividad-de-la-virgen-maria/[Mateo 1, 1-16.18-23] Libro del origen de Jesucristo, hijo de David, hijo de Abrahán. Abrahán engendró a Isaac, Isaac engendró a Jacob, Jacob engendró a Judá y a sus hermanos. Judá engendró, de Tamar, a Fares y a Zará, Fares engendró a Esrón, Esrón engendró a Arán, Arán engendró a Aminadab, Aminadab engendró a Naasón, Naasón engendró a Salmón, Salmón engendró, de Rajab, a Booz; Booz engendró, de Rut, a Obed; Obed engendró a Jesé, Jesé engendró a David, el rey. David, de la mujer de Urías, engendró a Salomón, Salomón engendró a Roboán, Roboán engendró a Abías, Abías engendró a Asaf, Asaf engendró a Josafat, Josafat engendró a Jorán, Jorán engendró a Ozías, Ozías engendró a Joatán, Joatán engendró a Acaz, Acaz engendró a Ezequías, Ezequías engendró a Manasés, Manasés engendró a Amós, Amós engendró a Josías; Josías engendró a Jeconías y a sus hermanos, cuando el destierro de Babilonia. Después del destierro de Babilonia, Jeconías engendró a Salatiel, Salatiel engendró a Zorobabel, Zorobabel engendró a Abiud, Abiud engendró a Eliaquín, Eliaquín engendró a Azor, Azor engendró a Sadoc, Sadoc engendró a Aquín, Aquín engendró a Eliud, Eliud engendró a Eleazar, Eleazar engendró a Matán, Matán engendró a Jacob; y Jacob engendró a José, el esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, llamado Cristo. La generación de Jesucristo fue de esta manera: María, su madre, estaba desposada con José y, antes de vivir juntos, resultó que ella esperaba un hijo por obra del Espíritu Santo. José, su esposo, como era justo y no quería difamarla, decidió repudiarla en privado. Pero, apenas había tomado esta resolución, se le apareció en sueños un ángel del Señor que le dijo: «José, hijo de David, no temas acoger a María, tu mujer, porque la criatura que hay en ella viene del Espíritu Santo. Dará a luz un hijo y tú le pondrás por nombre Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados». Todo esto s ucedió para que se cumpliese lo que había dicho el Señor por medio del profeta: «Mirad: la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo y le pondrán por nombre Enmanuel, que significa “Dios-con-nosotros”».________________Descárgate la app de SerCreyente en https://sercreyente.com/app/¿Conoces nuestra Oración Online? Más información en: https://sercreyente.com/oracion¿Quieres recibir cada día el Evangelio en tu whatsapp? Alta en: www.sercreyente.com/whatsappTambién puedes hacer tu donativo en https://sercreyente.com/ayudanos/Contacto: info@sercreyente.com

+ Del Evangelio según san Mateo +Genealogía de Jesucristo, hijo de David, hijo de Abraham: Abraham engendró a Isaac, Isaac a Jacob, Jacob a Judá y a sus hermanos; Judá engendró de Tamar a Fares y a Zará; Fares a Esrom, Esrom a Aram, Aram a Aminadab, Aminadab a Naasón; Naasón a Salmón, Salmón engendró de Rajab a Booz, Booz engendró de Rut a Obed, Obed a Jesé, y Jesé al rey David. David engendró de la mujer de Urías a Salomón, Salomón a Roboam, Roboam a Abiá, Abiá a Asaf; Asaf a Josafat; Josafat a Joram; Joram a Ozías, Ozías a Joatam, Joatam a Acaz, Acaz a Ezequías, Ezequías a Manasés, Manasés a Amón, Amón a Josías, Josías engendró a Jeconías y a sus hermanos, durante el destierro en Babilonia. Después del destierro en Babilonia, Jeconías engendró a Salatiel, Salatiel a Zorobabel, Zorobabel a Abiud, Abiud a Eliaquim, Eliaquim a Azor, Azor a Sadoc, Sadoc a Aquim, Aquim a Eliud, Eliud a Eleazar, Eleazar a Matán, Matán a Jacob, y Jacob engendró a José, el esposo de María, de la cual nació Jesús, llamado Cristo. Cristo vino al mundo de la siguiente manera: Estando María, su madre, desposada con José, y antes de que vivieran juntos, sucedió que ella, por obra del Espíritu Santo, estaba esperando un hijo. José, su esposo, que era hombre justo, no queriendo ponerla en evidencia, pensó dejarla en secreto. Mientras pensaba en estas cosas, un ángel del Señor le dijo en sueños: "José, hijo de David, no dudes en recibir en tu casa a María, tu esposa, porque ella ha concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo. Dará a luz un hijo y tú le pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados". Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que había dicho el Señor por boca del profeta Isaías: He aquí que la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros.Palabra del Señor.

Special Guest Speaker Karen Rodriguez brings this week's message, “God is Not Your Good Luck Charm." Key Verse: 1 Samuel 4:1-11 ESV: “And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped at Aphek. The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the field of battle. And when the people came to the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has the Lord defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord here from Shiloh, that it may come among us and save us from the power of our enemies.” So the people sent to Shiloh and brought from there the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, who is enthroned on the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. As soon as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded. And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shouting, they said, “What does this great shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” And when they learned that the ark of the Lord had come to the camp, the Philistines were afraid, for they said, “A god has come into the camp.” And they said, “Woe to us! For nothing like this has happened before. Woe to us! Who can deliver us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with every sort of plague in the wilderness. Take courage, and be men, O Philistines, lest you become slaves to the Hebrews as they have been to you; be men and fight.” So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and they fled, every man to his home. And there was a very great slaughter, for thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. And the ark of God was captured, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died.” 2 Samuel 6:1-11 ESV: “David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale-judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the Lord of hosts who sits enthroned on the cherubim. And they carried the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. And Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were driving the new cart, with the ark of God, and Ahio went before the ark. And David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the Lord, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error, and he died there beside the ark of God. And David was angry because the Lord had broken out against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day. And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and he said, “How can the ark of the Lord come to me?” So David was not willing to take the ark of the Lord into the city of David. But David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. And the ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom and all his household.” If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends on social media. For more information about PNEUMA Church, visit our website at mypneumachurch.org. Connect with Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mypneumachurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/mypneumachurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/mypneumachurch Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Welcome 01:44 - 1 Samuel 4:1-11 ESV 04:15 - God is Not Your Good Luck Charm

As we set aside 21 days to pray and seek God together, we're going to focus on the PRESENCE of God. When we prioritize this time to pray and not just talk to God, but hear from Him too - something significant happens. Let's grow deeper in our relationship with God as we practice the presence of God, personally and corporately.

 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:Liber generationis Jesu Christi filii David, filii Abraham. 2 Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren.Abraham genuit Isaac. Isaac autem genuit Jacob. Jacob autem genuit Judam, et fratres ejus. 3 And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram.Judas autem genuit Phares, et Zaram de Thamar. Phares autem genuit Esron. Esron autem genuit Aram. 4 And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon.Aram autem genuit Aminadab. Aminadab autem genuit Naasson. Naasson autem genuit Salmon. 5 And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.Salmon autem genuit Booz de Rahab. Booz autem genuit Obed ex Ruth. Obed autem genuit Jesse. Jesse autem genuit David regem. 6 And Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her that had been the wife of Urias.David autem rex genuit Salomonem ex ea quae fuit Uriae. 7 And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa.Salomon autem genuit Roboam. Roboam autem genuit Abiam. Abias autem genuit Asa. 8 And Asa begot Josaphat. And Josaphat begot Joram. And Joram begot Ozias.Asa autem genuit Josophat. Josophat autem genuit Joram. Joram autem genuit Oziam. 9 And Ozias begot Joatham. And Joatham begot Achaz. And Achaz begot Ezechias.Ozias autem genuit Joatham. Joatham autem genuit Achaz. Achaz autem genuit Ezechiam. 10 And Ezechias begot Manasses. And Manasses begot Amon. And Amon begot Josias.Ezechias autem genuit Manassen. Manasses autem genuit Amon. Amon autem genuit Josiam. 11 And Josias begot Jechonias and his brethren in the transmigration of Babylon.Josias autem genuit Jechoniam, et fratres ejus in transmigratione Babylonis. 12 And after the transmigration of Babylon, Jechonias begot Salathiel. And Salathiel begot Zorobabel.Et post transmigrationem Babylonis : Jechonias genuit Salathiel. Salathiel autem genuit Zorobabel. 13 And Zorobabel begot Abiud. And Abiud begot Eliacim. And Eliacim begot Azor.Zorobabel autem genuit Abiud. Abiud autem genuit Eliacim. Eliacim autem genuit Azor. 14 And Azor begot Sadoc. And Sadoc begot Achim. And Achim begot Eliud.Azor autem genuit Sadoc. Sadoc autem genuit Achim. Achim autem genuit Eliud. 15 And Eliud begot Eleazar. And Eleazar begot Mathan. And Mathan begot Jacob.Eliud autem genuit Eleazar. Eleazar autem genuit Mathan. Mathan autem genuit Jacob. 16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.Jacob autem genuit Joseph virum Mariae, de qua natus est Jesus, qui vocatur Christus.The holy Patriarch Joachim was the husband of St Anne, and the father of our Lady. This feast, originally kept on March 20, was transferred to the day following the Assumption, in order to associate the Blessed daughter and her holy father in triumph.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that your family might look different from someone else's—and that's okay! God brings families together in special ways, and when we choose to love God and love each other like Ruth did, He honors and blesses that faithfulness. Ruth 4:15-17 15 He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” 16 Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him. 17 The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.

In Ruth 4, Boaz selflessly redeems Naomi's land and marries Ruth, securing their future and showing loyal love beyond obligation. God blesses their union with a son, Obed, grandfather of King David. The passage highlights God's providence, faithfulness, and ability to use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary plans, rewarding sacrificial love with blessings that reach far beyond their lifetime.

In Ruth 4, the story of Ruth and Boaz reaches its redemptive climax. After Ruth boldly follows Naomi's instructions to seek Boaz as a redeemer, Boaz honors her request but must first offer the right to a closer relative. When that man declines, Boaz redeems Ruth and Elimelech's land, marrying Ruth to preserve the family line. Their union results in the birth of Obed, grandfather of King David—placing Ruth in the lineage of Jesus. This chapter reveals God's quiet yet powerful providence, His care for the marginalized, and His ability to weave redemption through faithful, ordinary lives. It's a reminder that our stories are part of His greater, eternal one.

13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son.14 Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! 15 He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.” 16 Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her lap and became his nurse. 17 And the women of the neighborhood gave him a name, saying, “A son has been born to Naomi.” They named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.

A man named Obed-edom was unexpectedly put in the challenging position of housing the Ark of the Covenant after the tragic death of Uzzah. Having the literal presence of the Lord in his living room was a serious, intimidating assignment, but Obed-edom was chosen by the Lord because he trusted the Lord fully, abided in His presence, and set a powerful example of faithfulness to his family.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilbs5CVlI-g&t=4918s