Podcasts about Old Testament

What makes certain places feel haunted, cursed, or spiritually charged - and is the concept of territorial spirits actually biblical? Dr. Marta Escarcega has spent 45 years investigating the connection between geography and supernatural phenomena while examining what Scripture teaches about principalities, powers, and spiritual warfare over land. She discusses locations where people consistently go missing, areas that trigger unexplained anxiety in travelers, and regions avoided by indigenous peoples for spiritual reasons. Drawing from experiences across reservations, ancient sites, and urban centers, Dr. Marta explains how to "read" the spiritual atmosphere of a place and why some locations seem to act as portals or gathering points for non-human entities. The conversation explores Old Testament concepts like "high places," New Testament references to territorial demons, and how historical events create lasting spiritual consequences for geographic regions. Dr. Marta addresses common theological objections while sharing real-world examples of locations where teams of investigators consistently report similar phenomena. She explains the difference between lingering human spirits and territorial demons, how worship and biblical declaration can impact spiritual atmospheres, and why proper spiritual authority matters when confronting these forces. The discussion examines the balance between acknowledging supernatural realities based in Scripture and avoiding obsession with demonic activity, offering both a theological framework and practical field experience for understanding the spiritual dimensions of geography. This episode is a members-only exclusive. Not a Blurry Creatures member? Check out www.blurrycreatures.com/members for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God is a good Father who uses holidays and festivals to disciple His children all throughout the Old Testament. But for some reason these have been lost in modern Christianity.  Now, we don't HAVE to celebrate these holidays, Christ fulfills them all, BUT we've found over the past 10+ years that they are a POWERFUL tool to disciple our kids, follow God more closely, and build deep memories that impact us, our kids, and our communities for a lifetime. Here's why we like celebrating them, and a quick reminder that our Accelerator is open to join right now for September, where we'll be giving you a full "how to" so you can celebrate your first Biblical holiday - Sukkot - this October without any stress! Join The Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 4:20 Why start celebrating the Biblical holidays 6:41 First steps to start 11:08 What Sukkot actually means 18:38 If you're just starting... 23:50 2025 Sukkot Dates Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Free 1-Pager Sukkot Catechism: https://familyteams.com/sukkot Join The Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Paul's "thorn in the flesh" has sparked countless theories about physical ailments and personal struggles, but the answer may be simpler than we think. Seth and David explore Paul's third heaven experience and show how his thorn in the flesh connects to the pattern of Old Testament prophets and God's power being made perfect in weakness.

Read OnlineHerod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Mark 6:17–19The suffering and death of Saint John the Baptist greatly parallels the suffering and death of Jesus. They were cousins. John was one of the first to acknowledge the divine presence of our Lord when he leaped for joy in the womb of his mother during the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. John lived a holy and simple life, embracing His mission to prepare the way for the Lord. He was the last and greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Of him, Jesus said that there was no one born of woman who was greater than John. For these reasons, we should not be the least bit surprised that John's suffering and death parallelled and prefigured the death of the Savior of the World.Herod was fearful of John, believing him to be a holy man of God. He imprisoned him with a certain regret, knowing that he was innocent. Similarly, before Pilate condemned Jesus to death, he found Him not guilty of any crime. Pilate knew Jesus was innocent but allowed fear to direct his choice to condemn our Lord.John was ultimately killed because of the hatred and plotting of Herodias, the unlawful wife of Herod. It was Herodias' anger that became a weapon, forcing Herod to put John to death. Similarly, it was the jealousy and anger of the religious leaders at that time that instigated and drove the death of Jesus. Pilate, like Herod, was at first unwilling to condemn our Lord. But the relentless hatred of the scribes and Pharisees compelled Pilate to condemn Jesus, just as it was Herodias' hatred that compelled Herod to kill John.After John's death, some of his disciples came to carry his body away for burial. This was permitted by Herod, perhaps because of his feelings of guilt. So also with our Lord, Pilate permitted some disciples and the holy women to carry Jesus' dead body to the tomb for burial.In the end, the good fruit of Jesus' death infinitely overshadowed the crime that was committed against Him. So also with John. We can be certain that, as a martyr, the blood he shed as a witness to Christ bore spiritual fruit that surpassed all he had done in his public ministry. Each of us is called to imitate our Lord and, therefore, should also take inspiration from Saint John the Baptist. They both were innocent but suffered greatly. They both spoke the truth, despite the hatred of some. They both gave their lives, in accord with the Father's plan. Jesus was John's Savior; John was but a precursor and servant of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon the invitation God has given to you to imitate the life of John the Baptist by uniting yourself to his Lord. The first form of imitation will take place when you commit yourself to the proclamation of the truth in accord with your mission. What mission has God given to you? How is He calling you to proclaim the Gospel with courage, strength, determination and fidelity to the end? Reflect, also, upon the injustice inflicted first upon John and then upon our Lord. As you do, try to look at any injustice you have received in life in the light of John's and Jesus' lives. They did not run away from injustice. They embraced it as a sacrifice and offered it to the Father in Heaven. Jesus' Sacrifice brought forth the Salvation of the World; John's was but a sharing in that glorious offering. Make your offering with them, and do not hesitate to do so with deep love and trust in the Father's plan. Most glorious Lord, You invited Saint John the Baptist to prepare the way for Your coming and Your death. He gave his life as a martyr, and this sacrifice bore an abundance of good fruit. Please give me the grace to walk in his footsteps by faithfully fulfilling my mission in life with courage and strength. May I never waver in the face of injustice so that I can embrace it and make it my spiritual offering to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Update August 2025 There has been a lot of behind the scenes work this summer since completing the New Testament: Transcripts, Spanish version, and the Old Testament.   BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com     GIVE -  The Listener's Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give     STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up   MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net

Mere Spirituality by Joshua Spatha Mperspective.org https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Spirituality-Joshua-Spatha/dp/1636986331 With new insights into ancient wisdom, Mere Spirituality will challenge people to embark on their own spiritual journey with practical and tangible results in mind. Western society is in cognitive dissonance, paying lip service to scientific materialism while simultaneously searching for meaning in life, believing in spiritual realities, and experimenting with different religious practices. Being fed an anemic diet of the shallow and superficial, society is starving for depth and searching for purpose. Mere Spirituality offers a concise commentary on the state of Western civilization, highlighting the successes and failures of its modern worldview and philosophy while reintroducing essential elements that formed its foundation. By diagnosing the current spirit of the age, it then prescribes a healthier alternative without sacrificing rationality, explaining the concept, reason, and practice of spiritual disciplines. Bridging the gap between the left and right brain, Mere Spirituality speaks the language of reason to establish the deeper purpose and meaning of life and the logical arrival at spiritual conclusions. The result is a fascinating and insightful study of humanity, society, and reality, with a greater understanding of the “what” and “why” of spiritual disciplines that don't just preach to the choir. This inspirational guide will encourage people—whether they're mystics or skeptics—to step out of their spiritual comfort zone.About the author Joshua Spatha majored in anthropology with a minor in Old Testament studies before he began serving in full-time missions in 2006, traveling primarily in the Middle East and Asia. An ordained minister, and a student of history and missiology, Joshua has led collegiate-level discipleship and missions training programs with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), has served on the leadership of several ministries, and is currently preparing to move long-term to Central Asia. He is married to a Singaporean and is the proud father of three multicultural boys. With a passion for discipleship, training, and equipping, he speaks, teaches, and writes frequently.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 18:1-20, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:16-28, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Acts 27:27-44, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 20, Gospel: Mark 14:12-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

we continue our faith-filled journey through Acts 15, delving deeper into the early church's struggle with circumcision and the inclusion of Gentiles. With a warm heart, we reflect on Saint Peter's powerful testimony, as he recalls God's grace poured out on Cornelius, a Gentile who received the Holy Spirit before baptism. This moving account challenges us to look beyond the Old Testament covenant to the living guidance of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promised to lead His church. We explore how the apostles, empowered by divine wisdom, embraced grace over legalism, reminding us that God's love remains unchanging. Join us for this soul-stirring discussion that invites you to pray and seek the Spirit's direction in your life.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 18:21-50, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:16-28, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Acts 27:27-44, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Mark 14:12-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Twenty-Three.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Twenty-Four.

Send us a textW3: We discuss the recent social media happenings between Forrest Frank and other Christian artists.Main Topic: Has the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah been misunderstood? Was it just about homosexuality? How is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah used throughout Scripture? We discuss these questions and more!

In this episode: Why Christians don't adhere to the Old Testament laws What prayer is, and why it's more than just a conversation The self-imposed religious rules we should all avoid: False humility Self-abasement Praying to anyone other than God Seeking visions   Episode with Andrew Rappaport on the OT Laws regarding leprosy: https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1b748922/leviticus-141-57-from-creation-the-leprosy-laws-leading-to-atonement-with-guest-speaker-andrew-rappaport    Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

In the most information-packed episode of this series, best-selling author Jonathan Cahn ties all the threads together as he unlocks ancient mysteries that parallel current events in uncanny ways. How is an ancient goddess connected to Kamala Harris? What is the final mystery of Donald Trump? Did the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt on President Trump parallel an ancient mystery from the Old Testament? What should the church do in light of these events? Join Jonathan Cahn and Josh Davis for this revealing episode, and don't forget to order your copy of the SWRC exclusive, "The Avatar - Uncensored!" 8-DVD album today. Purchase the book and DVD bundle to go deeper into these mysteries!

Daily Dose of Hope August 28, 2025   Scripture – Luke 12:35-59   Prayer:  Lord Jesus, You are the hope of the world but you are also our hope.  I pray for all those who need hope today.  May they seek you.  I pray for all those who need healing.  May they run to you. I pray for all those who need forgiveness.  May they come to you.  Lord, we all need you.  Before we run to the things of the world, may we rest in you.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we finish Luke 12.   In today's reading, the servants (the disciples in this case) are told to be ready for the return of the master, Jesus, from a wedding banquet.  In the Old Testament, wedding banquets often represent the eschatological hope of God's people.  When we say eschatology, we are referring to the last judgement or the last things, the ultimate destiny of God's people and world.  In the New Testament, the wedding banquet imagery would be centered around Jesus and the hope he brings.  He is the one who came to redeem the world and he is the one who will ultimately come to judge the world.  The disciples are called to be ready and actively waiting for Jesus' return.  And so are we.    The return of Jesus is certain.  When he will return is not.  Are you ready?   The next portion of our reading is difficult.  If I were to ask you why Jesus came to earth, how many of you would say “to bring conflict?”  Hmmm...probably not many.  And yet, Jesus says here that he has come to bring fire on the earth.  He has come to bring division.  How do we reconcile this with Jesus being a Prince of Peace?    I think it's important we look at the context.  Jesus is speaking of the conflict and division his coming will cause.  There was and is division in families because some believe and others don't.  Jesus is saying to expect this rather than be surprised by this.  Following Jesus well is a revolutionary thing.  Maybe following Jesus as a cultural Christian doesn't bring much discord, but truly following the ways of Jesus (as described in the Gospels) puts us at odds with our culture and the greater society.   In the final portion of our reading today, interpreting the times, we find Jesus again referring to the Pharisees as hypocrites.  Afterall, he says, they can interpret the weather, understanding when it's going to rain, but they can't interpret the meaning of Jesus' presence.  They have no idea how significant it is that Jesus is there, nor do they understand his teachings or purpose.  They truly have no idea that the God of the universe has come down among them.    How often do we fail to recognize God in our midst?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Send us a textHymn singing that is the musical expression of Biblical truth in the form of vocal music is extremely important in the Christian life. What we sing and how we sing it shapes us in many ways. In the Bible singing plays a major role. This is especially true when believers gather. The Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New Testament command us to sing and gives examples.The earliest recorded song I find in the Bible is Exodus 15:1ff Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to Yahweh, and said,“I will sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously.    He has thrown the horse and his rider into the sea.2 Yah is my strength and song.    He has become my salvation.This is my God, and I will praise him;    my father's God, and I will exalt him.3 Yahweh is a man of war.    Yahweh is his name. WEBMoses concluded his mediator prophet role by composing and singing a song recorded in Deuteronomy  32. Give ear, you heavens, and I will speak.    Let the earth hear the words of my mouth.My doctrine will drop as the rain. My speech will condense as the dew,    as the misty rain on the tender grass, as the showers on the herb. For I will proclaim Yahweh's name. Ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock: his work is perfect,for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he.An example of the importance of singing God's truth is the experience of Paul and Silas recorded in Acts 16. After being grossly mistreated and thrown into jail,  About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.This is the Paul who later wrote to the churches in Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.and Ephesians 5:19 be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,  giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Paul's teaching echoes the commands and example of the Psalms.Psalm 68:4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;      lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;his name is Yahweh;      exult before him!Psalm 104:33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.To aid yourself and others secure a hymnbook, a hymnal- use it at home.We need to read the Word, memorize the Word and sing the Word to God in worship to others in teaching, testimony and exhortation and to ourselves in encouragement,understanding and prayer.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Thursday, 28 August 2025   The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. Matthew 12:41   “Men, Nineveh, they will arise in the judgment with this generation and they will sentence it, for they reconsidered at the proclamation of Jonah. And you behold! Jonah's greater is here!” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus noted that just as Jonah was in the belly of the great lunker three days and three nights, He would be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. Next, He continues His address to the scribes and Pharisees, saying, “Men, Nineveh, they will arise in the judgment with this generation.”   The location Nineveh is introduced here. The name Nineveh may be a word of foreign origin, but if connected to Hebrew, its meaning is Offspring's Habitation. As the Bible is written from a Hebrew perspective, the Hebrew name is what is to be considered.   Nineveh is a city that was built at the earliest times of man after the flood. It was noted as being built by Nimrod in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:11. It is noted in 2 Kings, Isaiah, Jonah, Nahum, and Zephaniah, but the main biblical accounts of Nineveh are recorded in Jonah and Nahum.   Jesus is referring to the account in Jonah, saying that the inhabitants of Nineveh will arise to judge the generation of Israel in which He came. And more, He next says, “and they will sentence it.”   The verb katakrinó, to judge against, is introduced. In judging against, it means an unfavorable verdict is rendered, leading to condemnation. Condemning or condemnation in the Bible is often associated with eternal punishment. This is not always the case when the word is used.   To condemn means expressing disapproval, censuring, sentencing, etc. The context will derive the meaning. In this case, Nineveh will be a part of the judgment and sentencing of Israel's people at Jesus' time. The reason is, “for they reconsidered at the proclamation of Jonah.”   Another new noun is stated, kérugma. It signifies a proclamation. Preaching is a type of proclamation. Jonah was sent to NinevehJonah to speak a word of the Lord against Nineveh. This was his kérugma, his proclamation –   “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.'” Jonah 1:1, 2   “And Jonah began to enter the city on the first day's walk. Then he cried out and said, ‘Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!'” Jonah 3:4   As noted in the Matthew 12:39 commentary, Jonah's time in the belly of the lunker is not the sign of Jonah. The sign of Jonah is something Nineveh was aware of. They had no idea that Jonah was in the lunker's belly. The sign of Jonah is the kérugma, the proclamation, of Jonah.   But more, it is specifically what the proclamation stated, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.” As noted in the Matthew 12:38 commentary, a sign is something that stands for something else. It may be a miracle or a wonder, but a sign points to another thing, such as “this indicates this.”   Jesus clearly states in Luke 11:30-32 that the preaching of Jonah is the sign, just as Jesus' preaching to the people of Israel is the sign. Jonah preached and promised destruction in forty days. Jesus preached and promised destruction as well.   The sign of Jonah is the preaching, which, if rejected, would lead to destruction after forty days. Jesus' time in Sheol, followed by the resurrection, simply bears witness to the truth of Jesus' preaching, which was to an already unbelieving people.   His words of the kingdom and reconsideration to “this generation” are the ultimate sign to them. Other prophets spoke in the name of the Lord, but Jesus spoke in His own name and under His own authority as the Son, and so He next says, “And you behold! Jonah's greater is here!”   The warning to reconsider or be overthrown turned out to be a day for a year, just as it was in the Old Testament. When Israel disobeyed in the wilderness, they were given a day for a year punishment for every day that the spies were gone. It was forty days, and thus forty years of punishment.   In Ezekiel chapter 4, he was told to lie on his right side for forty days, signifying a day for a year of punishment for Judah. He was told to do the same for his left side, but for three hundred and ninety days. It was a day for a year for the house of Israel. Together, they formed the basis of the prophecy concerning the return of Israel in 1948.   Forty years after Jesus' words, a day for a year, Israel's temple was destroyed, and the people were carried away in exile. The Romans came in and did what Nineveh was spared of. God's judgment fell heavily upon them for failing to reconsider, receive their long-awaited Messiah, and conform to the will of God, which is found in the finished work of Jesus Christ.   Life application: The sign of Jonah is the preaching of Jonah. The word of God, spoken to Israel in fulfillment of Scripture, and under the full authority of the Messiah who had been promised since the very beginning of man's time on the planet, was the sign. The resurrection simply proved it.   It is the word that conveys this to us. Thus, the word is its own sign to the people of the world. In essence, “I have used My people, Israel, to be a sign to the world as a proof that My word is true and that it is to be understood and accepted as such.”   The sign of Israel is a sign that is not yet fully fulfilled. To assume that the church has replaced Israel reflects a fundamental flaw in Christian understanding. It fails to match the reality of what is coming upon the world in the tribulation and millennium.   Be sure to have your theology concerning Israel properly aligned with what God is doing in the world. Otherwise, events that lie ahead will leave you surprised and confounded.   “Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city, 35 that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.36 Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.” Matthew 23:34-36   Lord God, thank You for being with us as we engage with Your word. On our own, it is often hard to see what is being conveyed. Add on top of that, innumerable incorrect analyses of what is being said have been loaded upon us. Help us cut to the heart of what You are telling us by reminding us to stay in and study Your word all our days. Amen.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 18:1-20, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:16-28, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Acts 27:27-44, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 20

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nicole and Sasheer go all the way back to the Old Testament to revisit some classic stories with a 2025 POV. They also get into Jubilee vs Jolibee, some flamingo pants Nicole is on the hunt for, and bidet etiquette.Watch this full video on YouTube and follow below!Follow Nicole: Twitter, Instagram, TikTokFollow Sasheer: Instagram, TikTokLike the show? Rate Best Friends 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Have a friendship question for Nicole and Sasheer to solve? Leave us a voicemail at (323) 238-6554‬ or write in at nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com.Best Friends is a production of Headgum Studios. Our producer is Allie Kahan. Our executive producer is Anya Kanevskaya. The show is edited, mixed, and engineered by Casey Donahue.This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Best Friends via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In 1 Peter 2.9 Peter quotes from the Old Testament and tells his audience that they are a royal priesthood.  What exactly does that mean?  Today Jon offers some applications that should touch all of our lives. Wish to talk about this further or have Jon speak at your next event?  Contact Jon at jon@christianoutdoors.org.  

Matthew presents Jesus Christ as the Jesus as the Mashiach Nagid, the Messiah the King, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. It was written by a Jew, to Jews, about a Jew. This book of the Bible uses more Old Testament quotes than any other. The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the saying of Jesus, including ten parables not found in any other Gospel. After first establishing the royal genealogy, he then goes on to focus on the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. Matthew uses the term "fulfilled" 82 times! Many scholars now believe that the Gospel was written before Paul's first imprisonment of 57-60 A.D., and that virtually all of the New Testament books were written before Jerusalem's destruction. This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Copyright © 11-01-2006 Recorded: 2006

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/27/25), Hank answers the following questions:One of the criticisms I hear about Donald Bloesch is that he doesn't hold Scripture in high regard. What do you say? Steve - New York, NY (0:48)Can you give me advice on my addiction to drugs? Samantha - Coarsegold, CA (2:42)Is the God of the Old Testament evil and the God of the New Testament good? Ben - Kansas City, MO (7:25)Jesus said you must be born again. When it comes to the age of accountability, when do they have the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (17:33)What is your opinion of the teaching of Jack Van Impe? Pat - Lebanon, MO (20:27)I have a friend who is getting involved in Buddhism. Can you advise me? Elden - Richmond, MO (21:52)

Having seen far too many traffic accidents in my travels over the years, I appreciated a story I heard some years ago from Adrian Rogers. A lady was driving down the highway when she came upon the scene of a terrible accident. She got out of the car, and she saw this driver who had been thrown from the car. He was seriously injured and he was bleeding profusely. Later the lady recounted her response to this heart-rending scene. She said, "Thank goodness, I remembered my First Aid just when it was needed the most, and I immediately put my head between my knees to keep from passing out!" I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Missing Your Mission." This lady is not about to be a hero on the nightly news! No, she's oblivious to the desperate need in front of her and instead she's just all focused on herself. The question is, "could that be us?" On the scene where there are people in front of us who are spiritually dying, without Christ, without any hope of heaven and we're just standing there, worrying about ourselves. Our word for today from the Word of God in 2 Kings 7:9 is a pretty shocking Old Testament picture of a modern spiritual tragedy. The city of Samaria is under siege, and the people of the city are facing such extreme starvation, some of them are even resorting to cannibalism believe it or not. Every morning you can hear the screams of mothers who have awakened to find that their child has starved to death during the night or the sobs of children who just watched their mother die of starvation. Meanwhile, four lepers, who are living as outcasts outside the city wall, are also on the edge of starvation. Of course, they just depend on handouts from the city. So they choose a course that they consider their only hope for survival. They're going to surrender to the enemy and hope they'll get fed by them. Well, during the night, the Lord has done a miracle that has caused the enemy to retreat, and they have left their camp and their supplies behind. So the lepers stumble into this empty camp and a mountain of food. The Bible says that as they sat there gorging themselves, "They said to each other, 'We're not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until daylight, punishment will overtake us. Let's go at once...'" Question: how can you have what dying people need and not tell them about it? Tragically, that's many of us who belong to Jesus Christ. We do it day after day. We keep feasting on the Jesus-banquet, filling up with more and more blessings while never telling the spiritually starving people we know about our Jesus. We can't imagine having one day without Jesus, and they've never had one day with Him. And without Him, they have no chance of heaven. They will never be in heaven with you. God is trying to open your eyes to the life-or-death emergency that is right in front of you day after day. He's put you on the scene where you could save some lives, where you could rescue some spiritually dying people. As inadequate as you may feel, you are the one that Jesus placed in their lives so you could help some of those folks be in heaven with you! Is it risky to step out and try to rescue someone? Sure it is. Just ask Jesus. But if He could die for those people we know, how can we not at least tell them that He died for them? Please don't let them die without a chance at Jesus. See, you are that chance.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:1-24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:1-15, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Acts 27:9-26, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Mark 14:1-11, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 12, 13, 14, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:1-15, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Acts 27:9-26, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Mark 14:1-11, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Twenty-One.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Twenty-Two.

Episode 594: Dr. Will Willimon - The Church We Carry Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) My guest today on Voices in My Head is one of the most recognized and influential voices in contemporary preaching and church leadership, Dr. William H. Willimon. A retired bishop in The United Methodist Church, Willimon has served as Dean of the Chapel at Duke University, authored more than 70 books, and inspired generations of pastors with his wit, candor, and deep theological insight.   His newest book, The Church We Carry: Loss, Leadership, and the Future of Our Church, is part memoir, part prophetic critique, and part call to action in the wake of the United Methodist Church's massive wave of disaffiliations. In it, he revisits his own home congregation, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, exploring the forces—cultural, theological, and personal—that led to its departure from the denomination. Along the way, he reflects on what it means to tell the truth about our past, to navigate conflict with integrity, and to imagine a faithful future for the church we bear forward. The Church We Carry https://a.co/d/1Q4j7ls can be purchased on Amazon.         ----more---- Rick Has A Book!   Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

Welcome to I Love to Tell the Story, a podcast on the narrative lectionary! In this episode for September 21, 2025, hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Karoline Lewis dive deep into the complex story of Jacob stealing his brother Esau's blessing with the help of his mother Rebecca. This episode explores the third week of the narrative lectionary cycle, examining one of the most morally complex stories in Genesis.  Our hosts discuss: * The dysfunctional family dynamics in Genesis and what they reveal about humanity * Jacob as a "trickster" figure and the consequences of deception * The theological significance of God meeting Jacob at Bethel when he had nothing but a stone for a pillow * How this Old Testament story connects to John 1:50-51 and Jesus as the place where heaven and earth meet * The contrast between trying to "box God in" versus recognizing God's presence in daily life The conversation reveals how these ancient stories continue to speak truth about both God's character and human nature, showing how God works with and through flawed people throughout salvation history.

Send us a textIs God a moral monster? How do you explain the passages in the Old Testament where He orders the complete annihilation of the Amalekites, including the women, children, and animals? What answer do you give a skeptic who wants to use these passages to prove that God is not loving or good? Listen in.================ We want to be a resource for you. Please send us your questions to questions@kerrvillebiblechurch.org or leave us a text or voicemail at 830-321-0349.Please share this podcast on your social media or to your mailing list. We'd appreciate your help getting the message out.================The KBC Pastors Podcast is a production of Kerrville Bible Church. The show is hosted and edited by Toby Baxley. Original theme music by Toby Baxley.Our pastors are: Lead Pastor Chris McKnight, Associate Pastor Scott Christensen, Worship Pastor Toby Baxley, and Youth & Family Pastor Murray Van Gundy.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025   For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:40   “For just as Jonah, he was in the lunker's belly three days and three nights, thus He will be, the Son of Man, in the earth's heart three days and three nights” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus told the scribes and Pharisees that a “Generation – evil and adulteress – it seeks a sign, and not it will be given it, if not the sign of Jonah the prophet.” He continues with that now, saying, “For just as Jonah, he was in the lunker's belly.”   Two new words are seen. The first is found only here in Scripture, kétos, a huge fish. It is believed to possibly be from chasma, a chasm. That comes from an obsolete word, chao, to gape or yawn. Thus, the idea is that of the gaping mouth of such a fish. The type of fish is not stated here. Some translations say “whale.” That could be correct, even though whales aren't fish.   Some say sea monster, great fish, huge fish, etc. As it is unknown whether it is a fish, whale, or other sea monster, a single word that gets the idea across is lunker, which signifies “an exceptionally large specimen of something, in particular (among anglers) a fish” (Online Dictionary).   The next new word is koilia, the belly or womb. It is derived from koilos, hollow. Thus, it signifies a cavity. The context of the sentence will then provide the appropriate sense of what is being referred to. Jesus next says that Jonah was in this lunker's belly “three days and three nights.”   The duration is specific, but its meaning, like many such things in Scripture, must be derived from the surrounding context. That will be considered momentarily. For now, Jesus says, “thus He will be, the Son of Man, in the earth's heart.”   It is a term not found in exactly this manner elsewhere, and so the meaning must be derived from the story of Jonah in relation to the events coming upon Jesus. Any other view will force something not intended into the narrative.   Special note: To understand the amazing details of Jonah's life, it would be unconscionable not to read or watch the Jonah sermons from the Superior Word library. There, the incredible story is opened up and explained in a manner not found anywhere else.   Having said that, when Jonah was cast into the sea, a picture of Christ's death. He was swallowed by the dagah, fish, in Hebrew, or the kétos, fish, in the Greek Septuagint. From there, it says in Jonah 2:3 –   “From womb Sheol, I cried, You heard my voice, And you caused to cast me – depth, In heart seas.” Jonah 2:3 (CG)   In Greek, the word translated as heart is kardias, the same as that used by Jesus here in Matthew. Likewise, the word translated as womb in the Hebrew text is the same as what Jesus uses here, koilia.   In other words, Jonah is speaking in parallelism, a literary device found elsewhere in the book and throughout the Bible. He is equating Sheol (Greek: Hades) and equating it directly to the belly of the fish. That is then set in parallelism to the heart. This is done while citing the essential contents of Jonah 2:3.   Jesus is taking the story of Jonah and equating the heart of the seas to His own coming death. As such, He has replaced “heart of the seas,” something the Jews were perfectly familiar with from the story, and equates His coming descent into Hades as the “heart of the earth.” This is the parallelism (Sheol = heart seas/heart earth) from which the intent must be derived. Understanding this, He next says this will be for “three days and three nights.”   This is a phrase that, unfortunately, leads to all kinds of misinterpretations and misanalyses of what Jesus went through. The timeline of Jesus' passion, crucifixion, and resurrection is painfully clear when properly laid out. Jesus was crucified on a Friday, He was in the tomb throughout Saturday, and He arose on Sunday.   To confirm this timeline, a complete analysis of it will be attached at the end of the verses referring to Jesus' words in this account, meaning after Matthew 12:42. Because of Jesus' words here, however, some dogmatically claim that Jesus had to be in the grave a full three days and three nights. Some go so far as to demand a literal 72 hours.   This then leads to unscripturally backing up the crucifixion to Thursday or even Wednesday. But this then leads to many other unjustifiable claims, such as a “second Passover meal,” etc. These things are unscriptural, but must be made up to justify the unjustifiable.   The term “three days and three nights” simply speaks of any part of a day and a night. This is seen, for example, in 1 Samuel 30:12. However, it is explicitly noted with the same terminology as Jesus in Esther 4:16, where it says, “neither eat nor drink for three days, night and day.” In Esther 5:1, it reads, “Now it happened on the third day...” Thus, the time frame in Esther, which Jesus uses in Matthew, means three days, up to the third day.   Life application: Care needs to be taken to ensure that what is said in one place aligns with what is said in another place. The only source of understanding Jesus' words in Matthew 12:40 is to be found in the reference that Jesus is using. In the case of the heart of the earth, the reference is explicitly stated in Jonah, where Sheol (Hades) is set in parallel to the heart of the seas. This is an explanation of the belly of the great sea creature.   The “three days and three nights” of Jonah 1:17, which Jesus also cites, is to be interpreted from other Old Testament passages, if available. As it is, explicitly so in Esther 4:16 and then interpreted in Esther 5:1, there is a full and justifiable explanation for the meaning of Jesus' words in Matthew, without fudging or making anything up.   Think about our own use of such terminology. If someone leaves late Monday afternoon and comes back early Wednesday morning, he may comfort his wife by saying, “Don't worry, I'll be back in three days.” This is a true statement, even from a biblical sense (as seen in Esther), and yet, he will only be gone for as little as maybe 48 hours, or less.   Jesus died at approximately 3 pm (Luke 23:44) on Friday afternoon. This would be about three or four hours before the beginning of the Sabbath. That would last until the next evening. From there, it says He rose “very early in the morning” (Luke 24:1), it may have been at 5 am or earlier. This could be a time in the heart of the earth as little as 45 hours. And yet, He is said (again and again in Scripture) to have risen “on the third day.”   Be ready to challenge what you believe. Accept what Scripture says regardless of biases or presuppositions. In the end, you will find an answer to every seeming contradiction that you have been taught exists. None do, because this is the word of God!   Lord God, thank You for the surety and reliability of Your wonderful word. It is a precious treasure and a delight to consider. Amen.  

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:1-24, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:1-15, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Acts 27:9-26, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 16

Matthew presents Jesus Christ as the Jesus as the Mashiach Nagid, the Messiah the King, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. It was written by a Jew, to Jews, about a Jew. This book of the Bible uses more Old Testament quotes than any other. The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the saying of Jesus, including ten parables not found in any other Gospel. After first establishing the royal genealogy, he then goes on to focus on the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. Matthew uses the term "fulfilled" 82 times! Many scholars now believe that the Gospel was written before Paul's first imprisonment of 57-60 A.D., and that virtually all of the New Testament books were written before Jerusalem's destruction. This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Copyright © 11-01-2006 Recorded: 2006

There were five different sacrifices in the Old Testament, but did you know that we are also given sacrifices to do in the New Testament?  Do you know what they are? We begin the first one today.

Join us as we welcome Kirby Kelly, author of You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel. Kirby shares her personal journey of overcoming habitual sin and the transformative power of sanctification. Discover the importance of community, confession, and the difference between condemnation and conviction.Key Takeaways:Understanding the cycle of sin, shame, and secrecy. The role of community and confession in healing. Differentiating between condemnation and conviction.Practical steps to renew your mind and embrace freedom.You Can Be Free on Amazon⁠⁠Grab my newest book, You're Not Too Late, on Amazon!⁠⁠ Sponsors:Previnex:If you've been thinking about taking steps to create more health in your life, you can do that and much more when you order from Previnex. So whether you're looking to support your gut health, add clean protein to your day, support your joints, or give your muscles what they need to thrive, now's the perfect time to start. Go to ⁠⁠previnex.com⁠⁠ and use code ⁠⁠REBECCA15⁠⁠ to get 15% off your first order. When you take care of your health, you're also giving a child the chance to flourish. To me, that's the ultimate win-win.⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠Christian Standard Bible:The CSB Connecting Scripture, New Testament is designed to help you see how Jesus and the Apostles read the Old Testament and how the New Testament connects to the bigger redemption story of Scripture.Preorder your copy today at the link in the shownotes so it'll be on your doorstep on September 15!  ⁠⁠Preorder Connecting Scripture⁠⁠  Indigo Sundries:Crafted by a Christian, family-owned company with over 20 years of soap-making experience, every bar is made with their proprietary recipe for a clean that actually leaves your skin soft and refreshed. Reset your skincare routine the natural way.  Free shipping on orders over $50  Use code REBECCA10 for 10% off at ⁠⁠indigosundries.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Indigo Sundries Website

What is the connection to Jesus rebuke to the disciples and the Old Testament?  Join us as we take a look at an exorcism and how Christ weaves Old Testament text into his sermons.

In today's episode, Jenny welcomes back Pastor Doug Van Dorn as he explores the theological significance of baptism, tracing its roots from the Old Testament to the New Covenant. Doug discusses the relationship between baptism and circumcision, the role of baptism in the priesthood, and how baptism serves as a means of grace and a public declaration of faith. He goes on to emphasize that baptism predates circumcision and is integral to understanding one's identity as part of the royal priesthood in the New Covenant. The discussion also touches on the implications of baptism for different Christian traditions and the importance of being set apart for God's service as well as answering the question that is so often up for debate... does infant baptism count?Dougs Links:Websites | https://www.douglasvandorn.com/ - https://www.rbcnc.com/ - https://www.reformedfringe.com/"Waters of Creation" Book | https://amzn.to/4owMy65ROOTED CONFERENCE 2025 — get your ticket here!

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 5, 6, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 1:38-2:4, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: Acts 26:24-27:8, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Mark 13:28-37, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 10, 11, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 1 Kings 1:38-2:4, Michael Kurth, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Acts 26:24-27:8, David Sibley, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Mark 13:28-37, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares his appreciation for the friendship he has with his sister, Diana. As in today's readings about Joseph and his 11 brothers, we can find hope that God can reconcile strained relationships. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-10-25

Read along with our chosen scripture: Proverbs 11:3; Daniel 1:8; 6:3–5, 7–10, 12–13, 16–20, 22 What do you do when you are certain doing the right thing will cost you? It depends on what is most important to you. What's your win? Make up your mind. The win is to“obey God and leave the consequences to him.” Your responsibility is to obey God and trusthim with the outcomes. Then, no matter what happens, you have won. But you have to decide ahead of time. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the concept of integrity and its profound impact on our lives and relationships. Join us as we explore the story of Daniel, a figure from the Old Testament, who exemplifies unwavering commitment to his values even in the face of adversity. We discuss the challenges of maintaining integrity in a world where it's easier than ever to dig up dirt on others and where the pressure to conform can be overwhelming. Through Daniel's journey, we learn that true integrity means doing what is right, even when it costs us, and how our decisions can shape not only our lives but also the lives of those around us. Key topics include: The importance of pre-deciding your values and actions How integrity influences our relationships and responsibilities The difference between outcomes and faithfulness to our principles Real-life applications of integrity in challenging situations Whether you're navigating personal dilemmas or seeking to strengthen your character, this episode offers valuable insights into living a life of integrity. Tune in and discover how to trust God with the outcomes while staying true to your convictions! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are an alternative to church as usual. Our Sunday worship service is approximately a 75-minute experience designed to introduce people to the message of Jesus and equip believers to live their lives in response to the Gospel while their kids enjoy one of our safe children's environments. Centerpoint is designed to meet you wherever you are on the journey whether you are just checking out the "church thing" or you are a committed Christ follower. Centerpoint is a casual environment that combines today's music with creative media and relevant teaching. We hope you will visit us at Centerpoint Church regardless of what your past church experience has looked like.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Twenty.

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, Chapter Nineteen.

In today's episode, Jenny welcomes back Pastor Doug Van Dorn as he explores the theological significance of baptism, tracing its roots from the Old Testament to the New Covenant. Doug discusses the relationship between baptism and circumcision, the role of baptism in the priesthood, and how baptism serves as a means of grace and a public declaration of faith. He goes on to emphasize that baptism predates circumcision and is integral to understanding one's identity as part of the royal priesthood in the New Covenant. The discussion also touches on the implications of baptism for different Christian traditions and the importance of being set apart for God's service as well as answering the question that is so often up for debate... does infant baptism count?Dougs Links:Websites | https://www.douglasvandorn.com/ - https://www.rbcnc.com/ - https://www.reformedfringe.com/"Waters of Creation" Book | https://amzn.to/4owMy65ROOTED CONFERENCE 2025 — get your ticket here!

Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon discuss some of the negatives of the modern prison system from a biblical perspective, as well as a brief rundown of the Old Testament justice system.Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

In this sermon, Pastor Devin discusses the biblical principle of stewardship, emphasizing that we are managers, not owners, of what God has given us. He traces the concept of tithing from Abraham (400 years before the Law) through the Old Testament, showing it was a covenant relationship with God rather than just a legal obligation. The pastor clarifies that tithing isn't about God needing our money but about our heart posture and obedience. He addresses common misconceptions about tithing being only an Old Testament concept by showing Jesus' affirmation of it and its practice in the early church.Everything we have belongs to God; we are managers, not owners of our resources.Tithing was established as a principle of faith and trust in God before it became law, showing it's about relationship, not just obligation.Our attitude toward money reveals our heart posture toward God and our level of trust in His provision.Stewardship isn't just about an amount—it's about allegiance and obedience to God.God promises to meet our needs when we faithfully steward what He has given us.Support the show