Podcasts about prophets

With family: 2 Chronicles 1; 1 John 1 2 Chronicles 1 (Listen) Solomon Worships at Gibeon 1 Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great. 2 Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to all the leaders in all Israel, the heads of fathers' houses. 3 And Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon, for the tent of meeting of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness, was there. 4 (But David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.) 5 Moreover, the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle of the LORD. And Solomon and the assembly sought it1 out. 6 And Solomon went up there to the bronze altar before the LORD, which was at the tent of meeting, and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it. Solomon Prays for Wisdom 7 In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.” 8 And Solomon said to God, “You have shown great and steadfast love to David my father, and have made me king in his place. 9 O LORD God, let your word to David my father be now fulfilled, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?” 11 God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like.” 13 So Solomon came from2 the high place at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem. And he reigned over Israel. Solomon Given Wealth 14 Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. 15 And the king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stone, and he made cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah. 16 And Solomon's import of horses was from Egypt and Kue, and the king's traders would buy them from Kue for a price. 17 They imported a chariot from Egypt for 600 shekels3 of silver, and a horse for 150. Likewise through them these were exported to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Syria. Footnotes [1] 1:5 Or him [2] 1:13 Septuagint, Vulgate; Hebrew to [3] 1:17 A shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams (ESV) 1 John 1 (Listen) The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our1 joy may be complete. Walking in the Light 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Footnotes [1] 1:4 Some manuscripts your (ESV) In private: Micah 7; Luke 16 Micah 7 (Listen) Wait for the God of Salvation 7   Woe is me! For I have become    as when the summer fruit has been gathered,    as when the grapes have been gleaned:  there is no cluster to eat,    no first-ripe fig that my soul desires.2   The godly has perished from the earth,    and there is no one upright among mankind;  they all lie in wait for blood,    and each hunts the other with a net.3   Their hands are on what is evil, to do it well;    the prince and the judge ask for a bribe,  and the great man utters the evil desire of his soul;    thus they weave it together.4   The best of them is like a brier,    the most upright of them a thorn hedge.  The day of your watchmen, of your punishment, has come;    now their confusion is at hand.5   Put no trust in a neighbor;    have no confidence in a friend;  guard the doors of your mouth    from her who lies in your arms;16   for the son treats the father with contempt,    the daughter rises up against her mother,  the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;    a man's enemies are the men of his own house.7   But as for me, I will look to the LORD;    I will wait for the God of my salvation;    my God will hear me. 8   Rejoice not over me, O my enemy;    when I fall, I shall rise;  when I sit in darkness,    the LORD will be a light to me.9   I will bear the indignation of the LORD    because I have sinned against him,  until he pleads my cause    and executes judgment for me.  He will bring me out to the light;    I shall look upon his vindication.10   Then my enemy will see,    and shame will cover her who said to me,    “Where is the LORD your God?”  My eyes will look upon her;    now she will be trampled down    like the mire of the streets. 11   A day for the building of your walls!    In that day the boundary shall be far extended.12   In that day they2 will come to you,    from Assyria and the cities of Egypt,  and from Egypt to the River,3    from sea to sea and from mountain to mountain.13   But the earth will be desolate    because of its inhabitants,    for the fruit of their deeds. 14   Shepherd your people with your staff,    the flock of your inheritance,  who dwell alone in a forest    in the midst of a garden land;4  let them graze in Bashan and Gilead    as in the days of old.15   As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt,    I will show them5 marvelous things.16   The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might;  they shall lay their hands on their mouths;    their ears shall be deaf;17   they shall lick the dust like a serpent,    like the crawling things of the earth;  they shall come trembling out of their strongholds;    they shall turn in dread to the LORD our God,    and they shall be in fear of you. God's Steadfast Love and Compassion 18   Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity    and passing over transgression    for the remnant of his inheritance?  He does not retain his anger forever,    because he delights in steadfast love.19   He will again have compassion on us;    he will tread our iniquities underfoot.  You will cast all our6 sins    into the depths of the sea.20   You will show faithfulness to Jacob    and steadfast love to Abraham,  as you have sworn to our fathers    from the days of old. Footnotes [1] 7:5 Hebrew bosom [2] 7:12 Hebrew he [3] 7:12 That is, the Euphrates [4] 7:14 Hebrew of Carmel [5] 7:15 Hebrew him [6] 7:19 Hebrew their (ESV) Luke 16 (Listen) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.' 3 And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.' 5 So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?' 6 He said, ‘A hundred measures1 of oil.' He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' 7 Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?' He said, ‘A hundred measures2 of wheat.' He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.' 8 The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world3 are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth,4 so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” The Law and the Kingdom of God 14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. 15 And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. 16 “The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.5 17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void. Divorce and Remarriage 18 “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.6 The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house—28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'” Footnotes [1] 16:6 About 875 gallons or 3,200 liters [2] 16:7 Between 1,000 and 1,200 bushels or 37,000 to 45,000 liters [3] 16:8 Greek age [4] 16:9 Greek mammon, a Semitic word for money or possessions; also verse 11; rendered money in verse 13 [5] 16:16 Or everyone is forcefully urged into it [6] 16:22 Greek bosom; also verse 23 (ESV)

"In our world, there are far more practical atheists who think they are religious than there are theoretically doctrinaire atheists." -Addison Hodges Hart   Our lives are full of deadlines, commitments, and responsibilities. Pulled in so many directions - there never seems to be enough time. It's a never ending cycle of busyness. If we don't watch out, that cycle will consume our lives and steal our purpose. Continuing our conversation journeying through the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus addressing these concerns and anxieties of life. Human nature being a constant over the centuries, a hurried and unfocused life plagued those in the first century as much as it does us today. With so many things vying to consume our time and attention, how can we focus on what matters? For Jesus, ushering in the Kingdom of Heaven mattered more than anything. It wasn't a physical kingdom or institution; it was a simple movement fueled by love and compassion. It sounds simple. It should be simple. Yet, we make excuses and pretend it's complex because we don't want to change. There is a lighter way to live - one with more focus and direction. No, I'm not talking about asking for Jesus as your personal savior. I'm not telling you to go to church. All of that mess is still part of the busyness. The Kingdom of God was never about the church. It was about loving others and healing the world. There's nothing overtly spiritual about helping people in need, but it does change you. Interested in trying life differently? If change happens one step at a time - let's go for a walk. ;)     We'll talk about all that and more snark! Plus, this week's Christian Crazy features: Kenneth Copeland, Greg Locke, Hank Kunneman, Anna Kahit, and Sharon Gilberton. Show notes Episode Timestamp: In the News: 04:40 Christian Crazy: 12:20 Main Conversation: 23:00 Books referenced: Taking Jesus at His Word: What Jesus Really Said in the Sermon on the Mount ~ Addison Hodges Hart Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible: Right Wing Watch Christian Nightmares Friendly Atheist Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

Jonny gives a talk on the prophets for the first week of Advent. Scripture used: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36.

"Nothing Cooler" Episode 342 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. (Luke 24:27 - ESV) Content help today from... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/28/ride-on-baby-nz-politician-cycles-to-hospital-to-give-birth-for-the-second-time Make Your Own Headlines is a daily podcast striving to help you make the grace of God your top story. With Dow Welsh, pastor of Holland Avenue Baptist Church. Follow Make Your Own Headlines on your favorite podcast outlet below... iTunes | https://tinyurl.com/make-itunes Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/make-spotify Amazon Music | https://tinyurl.com/make-amazon YouTube | https://tinyurl.com/myoh-youtube For more info... Visit hollandavenue.com and listen to the weekly sermon podcast at https://tinyurl.com/habc-sermons Intro music... "Marty's Story" from https://seeds.churchonthemove.com/resources/music Color scheme... Each day's background color (Monday-Friday) is the official primary Pantone color of a few college football teams in South Carolina: The Citadel, USC, Coastal Carolina, Furman, Clemson (Orange on Friday!) Thanks to... Samson for making a super cool Go Mic http://www.samsontech.com/ Auphonic for making a super cool audiogram tool https://auphonic.com/ Audacity for making a super cool recording tool https://www.audacityteam.org/ Cube Whidden for making and coding lots of super cool stuff https://www.linkedin.com/in/cube-whidden-901b7712 BP Skinner Clothiers for the ultimate custom experience https://bpskinnerclothiers.com/

The apostle Peter tells us the prophets made careful searches and inquiries concerning the time and the setting that the Christ would come. The Spirit of Christ revealed to them not only the glorious salvation we have in Jesus through His first coming, but of the glories to follow in His return. As we look to the prophecies concerning Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection, nestled throughout these same passages are the promises of our glorious future hope, yet also, the hope of Israel.

In this unique episode, Kyle and Samuel discuss the possible reasons why people have left the church including societal and political trends that may be contributing to leaving. They discuss how to self-evaluate reasons you may be struggling and discuss solutions and tips on how to maintain faith and stay on the covenant path. They also discuss the importance of loving those who have fallen away. 

Zechariah – Your King is Coming! Zechariah 4:1-14 (NIV) – [1] Then the angel who talked with me returned and wakened me, as a man is wakened from his sleep. [2] He asked me, “What do you see?” I answered, “I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lights on it, with seven channels to the lights. [3] Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” [4] I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” [5] He answered, “Do you not know what these are?” “No, my lord,” I replied. [6] So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Romans 13:11-12 (NIV) – [11] And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. [12] The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Ephesians 5:13-16 (NIV) – [13] But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, [14] for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” [15] Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 1. God has sent a wake-up call. “This is the voice of light speaking to those who are sleeping in darkness and lying in spiritual death. The light calls them to life and illumination. If they answer the invitation, Christ will shine on them and give them light.” (Believer’s Bible Commentary) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 (NIV) – [1] Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, [2] for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. [3] While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. [4] But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. [5] You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. [6] So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. “The candlestick that Zechariah saw was totally unlike the one Moses had put into the tabernacle. Along with the seven branches and lamps, this candlestick had a bowl at the top into which olive oil dripped from two olive trees, which symbolized Joshua and Zerubbabel. The candlestick also had seven pipes going from the bowl to each lamp, making a total of forty-nine pipes. No priest had to provide the oil because it was always coming from the trees. Seven pipes to each lamp assured an ample supply of fuel to keep the lights burning.” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) Matthew 25:1-13 (NLT) – [1] “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. [2] Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. [3] The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, [4] but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. [5] When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. [6] At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’ [7] All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. [8] Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’ [9] But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’ [10] But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. [11] Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’ [12] But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’ [13] So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.” 2. We need more oil for our lamps. “Oil is a general symbol for the Holy Spirit in Scripture. Prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil, and the words Messiah and Christ mean ‘anointed one.’” (Wiersbe Bible Commentary) Haggai 1:1 (NIV) – [1] In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “Zerubbabel was given the responsibility of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. While the prophets Haggai and Zechariah gave the moral and spiritual encouragement to resume work on the Temple, Zerubbabel saw that the task was carried out. As the work was being completed, the prophets encouraged Zerubbabel and told him of a time when spiritual apathy and foreign oppression would forever be abolished.” (Life Application Bible Notes) 3. We can’t fix what we are facing. Zechariah 4:6 (TM) – [6] “This is God’s Message to Zerubbabel: ‘You can’t force these things. They only come about through my Spirit,’ says God-of-the-Angel-Armies. Zechariah 4:6 (CEV) – [6] So the angel explained that it was the following message of the Lord to Zerubbabel: I am the Lord All-Powerful. So don’t depend on your own power or strength, but on my Spirit. “Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, unbending, and harsh. But God says, ‘Not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit.’ The key words are ‘by my Spirit.’ It is only through God’s Spirit that anything of lasting value is accomplished. The returned exiles were indeed weak—harassed by their enemies, tired, discouraged, and poor. But actually they had God on their side! As you live for God, determine not to trust in your own strength or abilities. Instead, depend on God and work in the power of his Spirit!” (Life Application Bible Notes) 4. Say it: “By Your Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NIV) – [13] May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This week on The Non-Prophets, Cynthia, Jena and Malty welcome a new guest to the show, The Afro Humanist, on a series of topical news from the motherland where the state of Nigeria open delegations with Egypt to combat religious extremism. At the top of the show, we have an NP Update on Ex-Bishop Novell. He has found new employment.. as a “farmer” of sorts. Eyewitness accounts surface about the tragic slayings of cult parishioners following the death of a cultist leader from Jamaica. In the final segment, there is a “Step in the Right Direction” as a fraudulent church is forced to pay back FEMA money after making false claims following Hurricane Katrina.Articles DiscussedSegment 1 [10:31]: Looking Back: “Ex-Bishop Exports Pig Semen.. Oh My!”Main Article: “Ex-Bishop Finds New Job”http://tiny.cc/exbishopseamen Additional References:“Spanish Bishop Quits for Erotica Writer”http://tiny.cc/bishopanderoticwriter “Cardinal Pleads for Bishop's Privacy”http://tiny.cc/BishopprivacyNP CLIP: from Segment #2 of The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.39 “Ex-bishop in love with a colorful sinner” http://tiny.cc/NPYT2039Segment 2 [41:18]: “Religious Tolerance to Fight Extremism”Main Article: “Nigeria, Egypt Attempt to Fight Extremism” http://tiny.cc/Nigeriaegyptfight Additional References:“Islam: Religion of Violence”http://tiny.cc/islamnparticle“Complicated Conflict in Nigeria”http://tiny.cc/conflictinnigeria “Impact of Shari'a Law on non-Muslims”http://tiny.cc/shariaonnonmuslims “Nigerian Singer's Death Sentence”http://tiny.cc/singersentencetodeath Segment 3 [1:07:00]: “Because the Cultist Pastor Said So”Main Article: “Cultist Pastor Demands Beheading of Woman” http://tiny.cc/cultbeheadingAdditional References:“Cult Leader Dies in Car Crash”http://tiny.cc/cultleaderdies “Shun Religious Cults and Leaders”http://tiny.cc/shuntheleadersSegment 4 [1:22:45]: Step in the Right Direction: “Pay Back for Your Sins”Main Article: “Archdiocese Pays for False Katrina Claims” http://tiny.cc/payingfakekatclaims Additional References:“Fraudulent Churches in the US”http://tiny.cc/fakechurches

Prophets Priests & Kings 08 1 Samuel 7:3–17 HERE I RAISE MY EBENEZER Just like the Philistines of old, our enemy is an unscrupulous, amoral opportunist. But God is the one who fights for His people, and we have the ultimate Ebenezer. We have Calvary! We look back to the hill with Jesus bleeding and dying on the old, rugged cross and see God's provision. The Lord not only won a victory that day, but THE victory for all time!

Sermon from Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for Sunday, November 28, 2021.

The apostle Peter tells us the prophets made careful searches and inquiries concerning the time and the setting that the Christ would come. The Spirit of Christ revealed to them not only the glorious salvation we have in Jesus through His first coming, but of the glories to follow in His return. As we look to the prophecies concerning Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection, nestled throughout these same passages are the promises of our glorious future hope, yet also, the hope of Israel.

“There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 06). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

In this fourth episode of the season, Danielle and James discuss living prophets who are radical truth tellers and constantly bringing God's heart into every room.  You won't want to miss this tribute to these beautiful leaders. Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate.  This episode is part one on the topic of Living Prophets. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.comFor more information on Infinitum Life, go to infinitumlife.comFor more infortmation on the Women Speakers Collective, go to womenspeakerscollective.comFor more informtation on Amplify Peace, go to amplifypeace.com

The “Prosperity Gospel” (Word-Faith) movement promotes a distorted view of man's authority, identity, health and wealth.  But the prayer in Psalm 130 shows us the right way to rely on God for every need, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

It's not often you get something for nothing, but this Black Friday, you will. Just in time for the holidays is the Christian Crazy bonus show. It's all free baby. You'll hear the choicest cuts of Christian nuts. The best of the worst in Christianity is here for your listening pleasure. Join us as we mock the pernicious prophets and their attempts to use Jesus to turn a trick and make a buck. They're all horrible, which makes the Christian Crazy all the more fun. Buckle up and get ready for a snarky tour de force that may not be for everyone but should be just right for you. Enjoy your 26 minutes in heaven. You can thank me later.    And if you do still want some Snarky swag for the holidays, you can find it here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/snarkyfaith     This week's Christian Crazy features the best of the worst: Kat Kerr, Mark Taylor, Nathan French, Steve Schultz, Kent Christmas, and Perry Stone. Show notes Episode Timestamp: 100% Christian Crazy Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible: Right Wing Watch Christian Nightmares Friendly Atheist Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

Hello!Thank you for listening to Into the Pray! We would be very surprised if there was another podcast available today offering an overview of the prophet Hosea as an antidote to the madnesses of Black Friday. As a balm for our materialistically bombarding world, sit back in your favourite chair with a coffee or in the car or on the move with your favourite podcast and listen to Nick read part of chapter 7 (HIM) from is book, Body Zero.Don't forget to join us for our teaching sessions on Sunday! We're continuing to work towards the end of the book of 1 Corinthians in our series, City of Temples. This coming Sunday we'll be looking at the first three verses of Paul's exquisite chapter on love (13). Thank you very much for your ongoing prayers for healing as Nick continues to return to full health. The process is not necessarily overnight! We share more on our Patreon page for those of you who would like to walk this journey more closely with us. If you would like to support our work, (including a full-length audiobook version of Body Zero) you can do so here and/or here. Please also consider sharing this podcast to your networks for us. Our flagship content:

The Non-Prophets 20.47 for November 21, 2021 with Teo El Ateo, Nate Smith, Cindy Plaza and Johnny P. Angel.

What are some NFL teams thankful for? A backup QB? There situation? What it is? The Prophets keep it light on this thanksgiving answering these questions

In this podcast, we cover the following subjects: One of Steven anderson's churches, stedfast baptist, making some REALLY weird (and incorrect) analogies for why their members are all straight https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/11/07/hate-preacher-if-boys-grow-up-in-a-church-like-ours-theyll-be-straight/ Prophet Nathan French and kat kerr working together to explain why they were wrong about trump, but they're actually still right https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/prophet-nathan-french-says-god-must-restore-trump-to-office-to-silence-those-trying-to-discredit-the-prophetic-community/ https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch/status/1458545570155483146 Lt Gov Mark Robinson using more disturbing language about the supposed enemies of freedom, aka anybody to the left of shooting the homeless for sport. https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/mark-robinson-says-conservatives-must-get-warlike-in-the-fight-against-the-enemies-of-freedom/ Tony Perkins telling some republicans to resign for hosting an event for a pro LGBT republican group, the log cabin republicans https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/11/11/christian-hate-group-leader-slams-rnc-chair-for-pandering-to-gay-republicans/ We also take voicemails: (800) 701-8573 Dumpster Fire Candle Holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/814183979/dumpster-fire-tealight-candle-holder Apostate sign: https://www.etsy.com/listing/769130192/no-trespassing-jehovahs-witnesses Quarantine: https://www.etsy.com/listing/776552944/quarantine-sign Game Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TelltaleShop Merch Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/telltaleatheist Twitter: http://telltaleatheist.com/twitter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/telltaleatheist All links to my channel can be found at http://telltaleatheist.com Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telltale-atheist-podcast/id1399333418 Podcast on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-450959803 Podcast on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I4syo4revixssvwypbxknebgapa Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo6JSNp6SuUKf-yiaBQReNA Social Media: Patreon: http://telltaleatheist.com/patreon Twitter: http://telltaleatheist.com/twitter Discord: http://telltaleatheist.com/discord PayPal: http://telltaleatheist.com/paypal

"The first and basic act of theological work is prayer." - Karl Barth We've all met religious assholes. Some days it's hard to avoid them. You know who I'm talking about, don't you? The ones that act pious and flaunt their faith publicly as if they're scoring points with almighty. Or maybe they're the ones that constantly post pictures of inspiring landscapes with out-of-context scriptures, so you know they're more holy. They come in many shapes and forms, but those who play in piety cosplay are the worst. You've felt their disapproving looks or heard their backhanded compliments. Heck, you may end up sitting next to one on Thanksgiving. I can't stand those people. Jesus couldn't stand those people either. No, I'm not joking. Christ was downright snarky to them. This week, we continue our discussion about the ethics of the Kingdom of God found in the Sermon on the Mount. Taking up the teachings in Matthew 6, we see Jesus move on from issues of the heart towards issues of spiritual practice in public life. Namely, he's discussing giving to the poor, public prayer, and fasting. In a very pointed fashion, Christ calls out the religious tryhards and posers. The Kingdom of God has no room for their drama and bullshit. That's not how it rolls. The religious are often too consumed with far-off spirituality, fantasies of a hereafter that may not even be. For the Kingdom of God to be manifested in the future, something has to happen now. With an ever present immediacy, the Kingdom of God, as Christ puts it, is always concerned with the here and now. Issues of justice, equality, humility, and compassion are the hallmarks of this new way of being. Jesus was radical to the religious establishment of the time. His worlds still cut sharply today too. Let us be part of making a better tomorrow by starting to walk out grace and compassion today.     We'll talk about all that and more snark! Plus, this week's Christian Crazy features: Greg Locke, Mario Murillo, Rick Wiles, Bishop Larry Gaiters and Mark Taylor. Show notes Episode Timestamp: In the News: 06:55 Christian Crazy: 16:20 Main Conversation: 26:50 Book referenced: Taking Jesus at His Word: What Jesus Really Said in the Sermon on the Mount ~ Addison Hodges Hart Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible: Right Wing Watch Christian Nightmares Friendly Atheist Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

Reading Now: “Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir” Downloaded from the kallamullah website  In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the Islamic literature. The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and interpretations of all the great exegetes of the Qur'an of his time. The systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book. Please join the Islamic audio bytes community on Twiiter and Instagram and follow me on facebook to feedback or any other comments. https://www.facebook.com/islamicaudiobytes https://www.instagram.com/islamicaudiobytes_podcast/ https://twitter.com/sisterb007 https://www.youtube.com/c/islamicaudiobytes https://islamicaudiobytes.com/ Email us: sisterbee007@gmail.com

Reading Now: “Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir” Downloaded from the kallamullah website  In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the Islamic literature. The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and interpretations of all the great exegetes of the Qur'an of his time. The systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book. Please join the Islamic audio bytes community on Twiiter and Instagram and follow me on facebook to feedback or any other comments. https://www.facebook.com/islamicaudiobytes https://www.instagram.com/islamicaudiobytes_podcast/ https://twitter.com/sisterb007 https://www.youtube.com/c/islamicaudiobytes https://islamicaudiobytes.com/ Email us: sisterbee007@gmail.com

Prophets Priests & Kings The Ark Returned - 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2

In today's solo episode, Lucia talks all about prophets. Most of us know Nostradamus, but in this episode she talks specifically about two very well known Hispanic prophets: Benjamin Solari Parravicini and Pedro Romaniuk. She talks about some of their messages and prophecies that they have shared with the world. Many of these prophecies have come true. We hope this information brings some new light to prophets and we hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe/follow us on iTunes, Anchor or Spotify to keep up with new episodes every Monday! Please show us some love by leaving a rating and review on iTunes, and share the episode with someone that might benefit from this information. We are all here to help each other expand and grow! Thank you all for your support! EPISODE LINKS: BENJAMIN SOLARI PARRAVICINI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjam%C3%ADn_Solari_Parravicini PEDRO ROMANIUK: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Romaniuk PATREON PAGE: Join us on the Soul Tribe Podcast Patreon page for monthly channelings and video podcasts. https://www.patreon.com/soultribepodcast AKASHIC + HEALING PACKAGES: https://mailchi.mp/f7362a1fa310/soul-tribe-podcast-package-information PODCAST ASSISTANCE: If you are looking for help with your current podcast, starting a new podcast or if you just need some clarity feel free to reach out to us at soultribepodcast@gmail.com AKASHIC RECORDS LEVEL 1 COURSE: This course will teach you to be your own Akashic Records reader and channel your own information at your own pace. This is our most complete online course to date. https://soul-tribe-academy.thinkific.com/courses/akashic-records-level-1 CONTACT US: WEBSITE: http://www.thesoultribepodcast.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/soul_tribe_podcast/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/soultribepodcast/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/soultribepodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4Q6FirylrkrmbwiKvtgaA LORENA'S WEBSITE: https://www.lorenaespiga.com LORENA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lorenaespiga_wellness/ LUCIA'S WEBSITE: http://www.luciaespiga.com LUCIA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lucia.espiga/

Episode 41: The Migration to Abyssinia Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The First Migration to Abyssinia This episode talks about the first migration to Abyssinia. There were about 100 believers in Makkah now, giving the group strength and solidarity. In spite of this, the safety of the believers was of great importance to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had heard the Negus, the King of Abyssinia, also followed a monotheistic religion (Christianity) and he was well known for his religious tolerance. Thus for their own safety, he advised those who felt under threat to migrate to that land. The journey would not be easy. In this first group of migrants, there were reported to have been 15 or 16 people: 11 or 12 men and 4 women, who were wives. It included people like Uthman bin Affan, his wife Ruqayyah (the daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)), Abu Salamah and Umm Salamah. The Quraysh were not happy about this and sent out a search party for the group. However, the group managed to board a boat to Africa from a port. They arrived quietly in Abyssinia, as instructed by the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), choosing residence outside a major city. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) heard about someone coming from Abyssinia and asked him about the welfare of the migrants. He received news that they were well and he prayed ‘May Allah be with them'. He said that Uthman had revived a great tradition of the Prophets of the past- he was the first to migrate with his family for the sake of his faith since Lut (AS). Thus, there is no credibility in accusations that those who emigrated were weaker than those who remained behind in Makkah. Surah An-Najm Two months after, a very interesting incident occurs. In Ramadan, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was standing praying in the Haram. He was reciting out aloud and initially, people became irritated. But then, they came closer and he started to raise his voice. Everyone was quiet and listening to him, from surah 53 ayah 19.

David Larsen never imagined that he would write hundreds of hymns with one of the most prolific composers in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But he was inspired by a simple question from Janice Kapp Perry, and for more than 20 years now, the two have collaborated to write hymns based on talks by church leaders. Larsen currently serves as president of the Dallas East Stake and has shared his hymns with members of his stake on a weekly basis during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices, President Larsen shares how he began writing hymns and where he finds his inspiration.  

“There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 05). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

Sermon from Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Through the loving admonition of the prophets, God denounces the idolatry and spiritual adultery of His covenant people, displays His justice in the coming exile for their covenant breaking, and boldly declares His covenant promise to heal, restore, and bless all the nations through His covenant love in the coming Messiah.

The return to the promised land has had a massive impact on the Jewish people. Reconnecting to their ancient land and language has helped to develop a Bible centred culture. It often seems that wherever one digs into the soil of the holy land, it becomes an archaeological site! One example of this phenomena, of the land of Israel bringing us to the Bible, appeared on the Israel HaYom news site recently, with the headline, "Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposed.” The introduction to the article, by Nadav Shragai reads, "Noam Arnon's comprehensive doctoral dissertation on the Cave of the Patriarchs proves there is much more to the ancient site than meets the eye.”

It can be intimidating to share the Gospel with a cult member! How do you begin? Rodgers Atwebembeire gives us three important things to keep in mind:1) Know basic Bible teachings (and be able to explain them)2) Pray for the one you're evangelizing3) Emphasize the role of God's grace in salvation

Frequently at Holy Mass, we hear "A Reading from The Book of the Prophet..." Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and many others. Who are they? Why are they important? What do they have to say to us today?

Why are you coming to me? I am the one who needs to be baptized by you. He said, the message of the Law and the Prophets teach us that we need to come to God. And that's a good message because we do. John the Baptist is shouting as best as he can come to God come to God. John says that the way you come to him is through confession and baptism. But now, God comes to us. And he wants to be baptized by human hands. And John says, Wait a minute, why are you coming to me? That's not the message. We need to come to you. Jesus came to us, because we are incapable of coming to him. The gospel is that God has come to us. God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves, tries we might we falter, we fail we sin. We know God is worthy and deserving of all of our, our allegiance, our life, our obedience, but yet we fail. We try to come to him. But we can't seem to make up that vast distance. And the laws, a great reminder of that. So John asks, Why are you coming to me? And Jesus, he says, in effect, I had to come. Because you are incapable of coming to me. The law has shown us this distance, but Jesus has made it up. That's the good news. The gospel is that God loves us so much that he has come to us. That was God's plan all along. So let's hear Jesus answer to John's question today. He came to you because you couldn't come to him. He did it out of love for you. He did it out of love for the whole world. He made up the distance for you. And he has not delayed showing his love for you. Until you show your love for him. Now, the news is much better than that. God is so much better than that. So let him transform our thinking, your thinking my thinking today and give you joy. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so.

Preparing on a short week with our focus on Thrive & the Midnight Mormon’s Debate with RFM has us selecting an interesting topic that is light and fun. So Wednesday November 17th RFM and Bill Reel dive into the old folklore surrounding Bigfoot being none other than Cain. The origination story, and how Prophets, Seer’s, […] The post Mormonism LIVE: 050: Bigfoot, Cain, & Prophetic Mormon Mythmaking appeared first on Radio Free Mormon.

Preparing on a short week with our focus on Thrive & the Midnight Mormon’s Debate with RFM has us selecting an interesting topic that is light and fun. So Wednesday November 17th RFM and Bill Reel dive into the old folklore surrounding Bigfoot being none other than Cain. The origination story, and how Prophets, Seer’s, […] The post Mormonism LIVE: 050: Bigfoot, Cain, & Prophetic Mormon Mythmaking appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Things are getting back to normal in the world including the Cam Newton back on the Panthers. Does this move put them in the playoffs? What does the future hold from Carolina in the decision going forward. Later, the Prophets discuss the Chiefs dominating performance over the Raiders. Will this be the game that turn the season around or is it simply just "the Raiders" just like they barely beat Jordan Love and the Giants. Lastly, Kev bring up the Warriors being back on top in the west. He ask a question that could start to become true -- Is Klay Thompson expendable? Should the Warriors look to use his name to bring another start in alongside Steph?

Genesis 1:1-2:3 is a complex, highly sophisticated, poetic prelude to the rest of the Bible. It's a kind of microcosm of the Bible's bigger story; a window through which we can see God's ultimate plan for our lives. Let's look through that window together in this episode. Jesus seems to indicate that Genesis was part of the writings of Moses. Luke 24:27 NIV And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:44 NIV He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Jesus quoted from Genesis 1:27 and 2:24 as true. Mark 10:5–9 NIV1 Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,  and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Genesis 1:1–2:3 ESV In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.    The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.   And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.    God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.    And God said, “Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.”    And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so.    And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.    And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so.    God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.    And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so.    The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind.    And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.   And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night.    And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so.   And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars.    And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness.    And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.   And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.”    So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind.    And God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.”    And there...

Thursday, 18 November 2021   You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.' Acts 2:28   In this verse, Peter will complete his quoting of Psalm 16. He has directly equated the verses from it to the Lord's passion, His courage through the ordeal, His death, His burial, and then to the fact that even in death He would not see corruption. Now, and with that being the reference point, Peter continues, saying, “You have made known to me.”   Peter cites the words directly from the Greek translation of the Old Testament, stating them in the aorist tense. As such, it reflects the words of Christ in the resurrection. His body did not see corruption, but instead, something new was made known to Him, which is “the ways of life.” The Hebrew states this in the singular, “the way of life.” However, the Greek OT continues to be cited by Peter, “the ways of life.”   The word translated as “way,” hodos, indicates a road, path, and so on. By implication, it then signifies a progress, such as the route or distance. Figuratively, it can indicate a mode or means of traveling. For example, one could use the word to say, “This is the way (the route) we will take, and it will be on this way (this path).” It can also be used to speak of a manner of life, “This is the way (hodos) of the Lord (Matthew 3:3 gives this meaning), and we should follow it.” That type of use of the word is found, for example, in Job 16 –   “For when a few years are finished, I shall go the way of no return.” Job 16:22   There is a way (path) of life that people pursue. For example, the same thought concerning the “way of life,” as what David states in the Hebrew, is repeated in Proverbs 5 when referring to the way (path) of the immoral woman –   “Lest you ponder her path of life— Her ways are unstable; You do not know them.” Proverbs 5:6   Peter's citing the plural of the Greek “ways” signifies the fullness of the manner of attaining life. This then takes one back to the words of Moses in Deuteronomy, such as in Deuteronomy 10 –    “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?” Deuteronomy 10:12, 13   There in Deuteronomy, Moses uses another word that carries essentially the same idea as the one David uses in the Psalm. It is the same word that is used in the Hebrew of Isaiah 40:3 that is cited in Matthew 3:3 (above). It also can mean a literal path, or it can signify the course or mode of life.   Israel failed to “walk in all His ways,” but where Israel failed, Christ prevailed. Because God favored Christ, He made known to Him the ways of life. In turn, Christ followed the ways of life, He attained the goal, and He attained to the resurrection from the dead.   With that understood, Peter finishes the quoting of David with the words, “You will make me full of joy in Your presence.” The Greek reads more precisely, “You will fill me with joy with Your face.” The idea of the face of the Lord is that of being in His presence, and thus being accepted by Him. With the face of the Lord, comes the thought of favor, honor, peace, and so on.   If one goes into the presence of a king and the king accepts him, he has received the king's honor and the like. This idea is well-expressed in the words of the high priestly prayer found in Numbers 6 –   “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26   Life application: What should be obvious is that if the “ways of the Lord” are those things that bring life, meaning those things detailed by Moses in the law, and if Christ has attained to them where nobody else prior to Him could, it is an acknowledgment that in Him – not in the law – is the way to life. It is as if simple arithmetic is set before us, and yet we find it hard to accept the equation.   Jesus does not ever say that we are saved through keeping the Law of Moses. In fact, He hints at exactly the opposite time and time again. In Matthew 5, He says –   “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.” Matthew 5:17, 18   In His words, Jesus is not saying that we (Israel at the time) must obey the law of Moses in order to be saved. He is making a point that the Law of Moses must be obeyed in order to not be condemned, and that the Law of Moses was the binding precept that condemns. Hence, He acknowledges that the law must stand until it is fulfilled. And then He immediately says that this is what He came to do, to fulfill it.   In other words, one can hang his proverbial hat on the law and attempt to find life through it, and he will fail and be condemned. Or he can come to Christ who has fulfilled the law and find life through the One who already had life in Him (see John 1:4, “In Him was life...”). Jesus did not need to fulfill the law to find life. Rather, because He was born under the law, He needed to fulfill the law in order to not be condemned. The ways were set before Him.   The difference is that man is already condemned by original sin. But Christ bore no original sin. In His fulfillment of the law, the life remains in Him, and that life can then be bestowed upon any who accepts His fulfillment of it. As He says –   “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6   He uses the same term as Peter uses, hodos, way. But when Jesus says it, it is in the singular. Christ was shown the ways of life and He lived by them. The evidence of that is His resurrection, proving that He had fulfilled the law and was not condemned by it. Jesus shows us THE WAY OF LIFE and only through that can we also live. He embodies the law, and we are granted His perfect obedience under it by a mere act of faith.   As this is true, why (Why on earth!) would anyone want to go back under the law of condemnation? Choosing that path would be as smart as dunking one's head in fluoroantimonic acid. Reason it out. Learn the simple equation. And then, give up on your futile attempts to merit God's favor apart from the merits of Christ. Only in Him, and in Him alone, will you find the way of life.   And, as a bonus thought, once you have found this way – God's superlative way – of attaining life, then act like it. He has redeemed you through the blood of Christ. Put away all worries, all neuroses, all anxieties, and all doubts. Be strong in your faith, be firm in your convictions, and do not let this world – a world that is passing away – steal the joy of Christ in you. Praise God for what He has done through Christ. Yes, praise God for JESUS!   Glorious Heavenly Father, thank You for the completed work of Christ. To Him were shown the ways of life. In His fulfilling of the law, He now provides us with THE WAY OF LIFE. Thank You that You have made this path available to us. Yes, O God, thank You for our Lord Jesus. Amen.

Dr. Eric Tully joins Dr. Michelle Knight and Dr. Josh Jipp for this week's episode. Eric is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and he also directs the PhD. in Theological Studies. He completed his MDiv. at TEDS and also holds a BA from Moody Bible Institute and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.Eric begins with a recounting of his childhood in the mission field in central Africa, a time during which he grew to appreciate the spiritual benefits of the Old Testament. From that point onward, he was committed to helping the church understand it well. This leads into a discussion of Eric's course on the “Book of the Twelve,” commonly known as the “Minor Prophets,” and the most coherent reasons we have for reading them as a unified set of texts. There is also an insightful conversation about the eschatological vision of the prophets, and how one's relation to God determines where one stands in relation to such a vision. Eric also expatiates on the importance of focusing on the Hebrew text for interpretation, both in his work in Hosea and in his co-taught course on the Psalms with Dr. David Luy. Finally, Eric shares his wisdom about the benefits of getting a PhD., especially the kinds of intellectual virtues one is able to cultivate through the process.Along the way, listeners will discover… Who shot first, Han or Greedo, and why?Eric's favorite drink.What the prophets uniquely contribute to what we know about God, and what we'd lose without them.To learn more about Dr. Eric Tully, visit his faculty page, or explore one of his many books, whether his Hosea commentary, his introduction to textual criticism, or his forthcoming work on the prophets, due March 2022. He has also done a recent chapel message. Thanks for listening!

When Allen Lafferty walked into his home on the evening of July 24, 1984, he never expected to find the carpet and drapes soaked in blood. Nor did he imagine that he would be the first to find the corpses of his beloved wife and daughter. Staring at their remains, Allen soon came to realize that those responsible for destroying his family were none other than his older brothers, whom he had looked up to all his life.  Follow us on the socials: https://twitter.com/lets_cult (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/letsstartacultpod (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/lets_cult/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcl9qrvKAsXJTaBfVgKILQ (YouTube) https://www.letsstartacultpodcast.com/ (Website) Sources for this episode include “Under the Banner of Heaven” by Jon Krakauer, The Deseret News, The Detroit Free Press, True Crime Daily, Kuer 90.1, Grunge, CBS News, KSL TV, The Salt Lake City Weekly, the State of Utah v. Ronald Watson Lafferty (2001), and a Medium article titled “Brenda and Erica Lafferty: Revelation and Death” by Madeline O'Brien. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Dynamo - https://www.voxnest.com/dynamo/privacy-policies Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

Episode Title: When Money Masters and Ball Players Don't Play Fair, The Non-Prophets 20.46The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.46 airing Sunday, November 14th featuring Cynthia McDonald, Richard Gilliver and Arden HartThis week on The Non-Prophets, Cynthia, Richard and Arden talk about Aaron Rodgers and his “homeopathic” vaccine substitute along with Kyrie Irving and his NBA anti-vaxxers. Following that discussion, news of Christian radio host Doc Gallagher's 3 life prison terms for conning his listeners out of millions of dollars. The religious right is shamelessly crowing about how they won the Virginia governor's race by sowing fear of trans people, and the dreaded scourge: CRT (which they can't seem to define).Articles DiscussedSegment 1 [4:27]: How the Anti-Vax Ball BouncesMain Article: “Packers' QB Homeopathic Vaccine Solution” http://tiny.cc/vaxpaxQBFA Additional Reference: “Kyrie Irving and NBA Anti-Vaxxers” http://tiny.cc/nbavax “Prevea Health Drops Partnership with Rodgers”http://tiny.cc/preveadrop Segment 2 [36:40]: Another Apologist Bites the DustMain Article: “Christian Radio Host Goes to Prison” http://tiny.cc/xtianhostjailSegment 3 [57:40]: Religious Right & Nasty PoliticsMain Articles: “Transphobia from Religious Right in Virginia” http://tiny.cc/transrightva “How ‘Dumb' Our Politics Has Gotten” http://tiny.cc/politicintel Additional Reference:Opinion: The Pres. is Racist and Biblical https://baptistnews.com/article/the-president-is-racist-hes-also-biblical/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25MQYb5DeotOgWOSeQZ4AIV9jJ-shDYTjFpKsj-aoFiAdHOIK-801lQhoC-T4QAvD_BwE#.YYsBrWDMI2w