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A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Learning to Read Scripture Subtitle: John - Jesus Is The Christ Speaker: Sean E. Harris Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/23/2025 Bible: John 12:9-26 Length: 46 min.

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If God were to speak to you, how would He do it? Through a dream? A trusted friend? Circumstances? While God uses many ways to communicate, His primary voice is found in Scripture. For most of history, Scripture has been more than a story or just words on a page—it’s alive, active, and has transformative power. Today, we begin our Practicing the Way series on Scripture. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how to recognize God’s voice in His Word and align our daily lives with it to become more like Jesus. "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." — Hebrews 4:12

If God were to speak to you, how would He do it? Through a dream? A trusted friend? Circumstances? While God uses many ways to communicate, His primary voice is found in Scripture. For most of history, Scripture has been more than a story or just words on a page—it’s alive, active, and has transformative power. Today, we begin our Practicing the Way series on Scripture. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how to recognize God’s voice in His Word and align our daily lives with it to become more like Jesus. "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." — Hebrews 4:12

In this episode of Your Weekly Calling, Brad dives into a topic that everyone can relate to: stress. From work pressures to family dynamics, financial struggles, and unexpected life challenges, stress often feels like a constant companion. Brad opens up about his own experience with stress, sharing the example of his 11-year-old son, who sometimes stresses him out simply by doing things differently than Brad would. He acknowledges that stress is something we all face, no matter our circumstances.Brad recalls a moment when his close friend, Trent, was dealing with the stress of his wife losing her job. But instead of allowing the stress to overwhelm him, Trent turned to God. This example reminds us that while stress is a universal experience, as believers, we have a refuge in God.In the episode, Brad shares some practical and spiritual ways to combat stress:Remember God's Control:Brad points to Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stress often stems from our attempts to control the outcomes of situations. But God is sovereign, and when we surrender our desire to control everything, we make room for His peace. Brad encourages listeners that surrendering control isn't about giving up—it's about trusting the One who holds all things in His hands.Rest in God's Peace:In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul encourages us not to be anxious but to present our requests to God in prayer. “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Brad emphasizes that when we bring our stress to God in prayer, His peace begins to shrink the weight of our anxiety. He shares a personal story about buying a house and how, despite the stress of the process, his family paused to pray and thank God for providing a home. This simple act of gratitude and prayer helped bring peace amidst the stress.Re-center on God's Promises:Brad highlights Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. Stress often comes when we forget that we don't have to carry the weight alone. God's promises give us assurance that He's with us, carrying our burdens, and offering us peace and rest.Practical Tips for Combating Stress:Brad encourages listeners to implement a few practical steps to combat stress in their daily lives:Read Scripture daily: Let the Word of God be a source of comfort and guidance.Turn your stress into prayer breaks: Whenever stress arises, use it as a prompt to pray and release your burdens to God.Journal: Although Brad admits he's not a big journaler, he encourages others to write down their thoughts, especially when feeling angry or stressed, and then let go by throwing it away.Release your stress: Brad challenges listeners to think about what stress they are holding on to today and invites them to lay it at God's feet.Closing Prayer:Brad closes the episode with a heartfelt prayer for listeners, asking God to help them release their stress, especially in areas like finances or relationships, and trust in His provision. He prays for everyone to seek God's peace and comfort during times of stress, knowing that God is always there to help.Brad's message serves as a powerful reminder that, while stress is inevitable, God's peace is greater. By surrendering our need for control, praying through our stress, and resting in His promises, we can experience a peace that transcends all understanding.If this episode helped you find some peace in your stress, be sure to subscribe and join us next week for more encouragement on how to live out...

Read Scripture. This is how we introduce “trouble” into the narrative of worship. The stories our ancestors told assert that “the earth is the Lord's, and everything in it” – i.e. that God gets everything God wants. It does not always appear to be true in our experience. And so every Sunday the text invites us to wrestle with tradition, promises made but not yet fulfilled. We let it trouble us, and sometimes let the tension stand, refusing the easy resolution that condescends both to us and to the text. (Also, sometimes scripture pisses people off.) To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

Zach joins Russ and Tim to discuss: - why read the Bible and how to - ideal translations and differences - how to pick a routine that works - what to do when your devotional life is stale or seems pointless - And more Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church #theXchurch

Justin Whitmel Earley is back with creative fatherhood tips, powerful daily rituals, and his top five habits for dads. From writing yearly letters to your kids to starting every day with Scripture, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead your family with love and intentionality.    Key Takeaways   You are a citizen of Heaven.  Write a yearly letter to your child on their birthday that you can give to them when they're older.  Your primary responsibility is to lead your family with confidence in God's love and sovereignty over your lives. Read Scripture before you look at your phone each morning. Taking care of your body is a spiritual task.   Justin Whitmel Earley   Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker from Richmond, Virginia. His books include The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, Made for People, and more. Justin is married to Lauren and has four sons: Whit, Asher, Coulter, and Shep.   Key Quotes   4:33 - "The most significant thing about my time in China was making me realize that I was more of a citizen of heaven than of America because it was the first time that I lived in exile anywhere. Being a minority, so to speak, it really shaped the way that I interact with America, I think in a great way. It made me understand that I'm a citizen of the Kingdom first. I think often about trying to give my kids that experience at some point. I don't know that's something that you can teach alone. I think you can talk to your kids a lot about your country, patriotism, how to do it well, how it can go too far, why you need it in the first place. But I always want to give them that experience. That is something I will long to teach my children and long for them to experience." 21:26 - "One of the most important flips in my life has been what I call scripture before phone as a daily ritual. There's an incredibly formative flip to say, I'm not going to start in the inbox or in social media or in the news, which are all sort of answering some kind of question of what's going on today. What do I need to do today? Which is a very unhealthy way to start your day. Because we have a God shaped hole in our heart. And we're constantly wondering over and over, particularly at the beginning of the day,  who am I today and who do I need to become today in order to be loved or lovable? If we start with those things in our face, a lot of times we think that's what we need to do. We need to accomplish this or that at work to feel good about our day. So starting in Scripture, it's been an incredibly formative habit to say that I am loved, thus I can go out and return love to the world."   Links from Today's Conversation   Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org   Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word “Dad” to (651) 370-8618 The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley Subscribe to Justin's Newsletter 253 | Reframing Your Parenting with New Habits (Justin Earley) 339 | DA+3 Group Guide: Justin Whitmel Earley   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

In this episode of Pray the Word on Genesis 22:12–14, David Platt praises God for providing for our salvation and our every need.Download the Read Scripture app.Explore more content from Radical.

December 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Worship - "What Happens When You Read Scripture?"

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In this conversation, we dive into how Jesus read and engaged with scripture - and how that should inform how we, as his followers, approach the Bible today. It's not something I've thought about explicitly. This is a much needed conversation. My guest is Michael Pahl, author of the book "The Word Fulfilled," and he brings a really thoughtful, nuanced perspective on this topic. One of the key things that emerges is how Jesus didn't just see scripture as a flat, equal text, but rather prioritized certain passages - like the book of Isaiah - that spoke to his core mission of bringing God's love and justice to the world. Jesus didn't just memorize scripture, but read it through the lens of loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself. And that has huge implications for how we should approach the Bible. Rather than just looking for rules or proof-texts, we need to ask how the scriptures are calling us to a deeper ethic of compassion and concern for the marginalized. It's not about winning arguments, but about being transformed by the radical love that Jesus embodied. Pahl also gets into the challenges of actually living out that kind of non-violent, self-giving love in the face of a culture that often prizes power and retaliation. But he points to inspiring examples, like the civil rights movement, of how that way of Jesus can actually bring about profound social change. It's a rich, thought-provoking conversation that I think will really challenge us to rethink how we engage with the Bible. So join us. Michael Pahl is executive minister of Mennonite Church Manitoba. He has a PhD in biblical studies from the University of Birmingham in the UK. His professional journey has moved between academic teaching and congregational ministry. He previously served as lead pastor of Morden Mennonite Church and has published and edited multiple books, including The Beginning and the End: Rereading Genesis's Stories and Revelation's Visions. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife Larissa, their two dogs and cat, and occasionally one or more of their four adult children.Michael's Book:The Word FulfilledMichael's Recommendation:Faithful PresenceJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSupport the show

We make decisions CONSTANTLY as moms. From big ones like "Should we move?" or "Should we have another baby?" to very small ones like "Should spend time cleaning up before I work on the bills?" Not every decision weighs heavily, but the sheer number of decisions does weigh us down, especially when we don't have confidence on what we should do! In this episode, we remember that the only true question we need to ask ourselves is "What does God want?" and that is often an easier question to answer. Here are five ways we can do that: Be in relationship with Jesus (through daily prayer) Read Scripture consistently Take the time to ASK God and listen for His answer Carefully discern big decisions Accept God's permissive will (and forgive yourself when you get it wrong) For discerning big decisions, I highly recommend the book What Does God Want by Fr. Michael Scanlan! It is practical, short, and great for evaluating opportunities and choices. I love it so much that I did a series over it on this podcast back when it was called 500 Seconds to Joy! Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-better-part-intentional-living-for-christian-moms/id1481909779?i=1000584622291

F.A.M.I.L.Y. is a helpful acrostic to remember the four divine institutions God ordained to preserve us and our nation. The breakdown of the family is one of the leading contributors to national destruction. The “F” represents fatherhood, designed to provide leadership and stability within the family. Fathers are mandated to introduce their children to God at a young age so that they will be God-conscious and give them the Gospel when it comes time. Read Scripture to them. Pray with them. “You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up” (Deut 11:19). Click for Full Transcript: https://rhem.pub/family-1a9a94

Matt Swaim, Ken Hensley, and Kenny Burchard conclude their series on "Dei Verbum," the Second Vatican Council's document on Divine Revelation. Ken, a former Baptist pastor, Kenny, a former Pentecostal pastor, and Matt, who comes from a Wesleyan background, each take a principle from "Dei Verbum," and show how it has enriched and expanded their understanding of what the Bible is and how God speaks through it, now that they view the Scriptures through Catholic eyes. Watch more episodes of On the Journey: https://chnetwork.org/on-the-journey-show/ Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate

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Connect with me here! Send me a text message! I think we have all had fear in our lives one way or another. Whether we were really afraid of something like spiders or snakes OR we were afraid of rejection…fear is a real thing. The cool thing is, is that we can be FULLY free from fear because fear is a tactic of the devil and we are more powerful than him when we tap into the amazing power of Jesus! 1. Realize fear separates you from GodThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear… The one who fears is not made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18). God is love and there is no fear in love. So in other words…you can't live in fear AND in God's love. They contradict each other. Taht doesn't mean God doesn't love you BUT when you choose to walk in fear you choose to step out of God's loving covering cause they can't coexist!2. Realign your focus- Shift your focus from your fear to JESUS!Hebrews 12:2- And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.-tell story of brothers racing when they were babies3. Read Scripture aloud! And speak life over yourself.You do not have to be ruled or controlled by fear anymore, friend!! There is freedom in Jesus!!JOIN IN THE GOING DEEPER SERIES! >> https://stan.store/mrsangelapitnikoff/p/join-the-going-deeper-movement-nowGrab your downloadable scripture cards here>> https://stan.store/mrsangelapitnikoff/p/30-scripture-cardsBe encouraged, challenged and blessed today!!✨Come hang with me on IG- https://www.instagram.com/mrsangelapitnikoff/✨Join our FB sisterhood!- https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomdaughterssisterhood✨Be more amazing and leave a review!- https://lovethepodcast.com/LoHGyj✨Want some fun free resources? Click here- www.thekingdomdaughters.com✨ Connect with me! thekingdomdaughterspodcast@gmail.com ✨Get some KD Cuties- https://www.etsy.com/shop/KingdomDaughters✨Let's see if we are a good fit! thekingdomdaughters.com/coachingiMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

D. Brent Sandy (PhD, Duke University) taught New Testament and Greek at Wheaton College and chaired the Department of Religious Studies at Grace College. He is co-author (with John Walton) of The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority and author of Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic. Resources: ⁠Hear Ye the Word of the Lord⁠ ⁠Plowshares and Pruning Hooks⁠ ⁠The Lost World of Scripture⁠ Key Points: 00:00 Introduction and Brent Sandy's Spiritual Journey 06:02 The Aha Moment: Understanding Scripture as it was intended to be Heard 12:09 Embracing Expressive and Dynamic Readings of Scripture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support

The Danger Of CovetousnessCovetousness is what happens when you see someone else's possessions and want them for yourself.  It's part envy and part greed, and completely sinful. But what's so dangerous about that kind of desire?Well, like any sin, its first effect is to draw you away from a right relationship with God. Envy can also destroy your relationships with other people. When you're zeroing in on getting and keeping what you want, you're putting your fleshly desires in God's place. Selfishness obliterates your ability to love God and other people. One problem with a materialistic mindset is that you start to believe “more is always better”, and you never have enough.  Ultimately, covetousness is just a treadmill of frustration and desire. In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon calls it “chasing after the wind.”  Jesus warns his followers against this sin, but he also gives them-–and us-–the key to a better way of living: “One's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions”.In other words, you won't find lasting satisfaction in getting more stuff. Material things just can't give you the life you crave. So, what kind of abundance does produce life?”Finding Fulfillment In GodAs Luke 12 recounts, Jesus gives the answer in a story we know as “The Parable of the Rich Fool”. He tells of a rich man who is so enamored of his possessions that he decides to tear down his storehouses and build bigger ones, promising himself a long and relaxing retirement.Before the rich man can fulfill his selfish dreams, God comes to him and says, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?” Jesus's next words serve as a warning, but also a promise for those who “have ears to hear”: “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”As always, Jesus is addressing the hearts of his followers.  He knows we live in a physical world, surrounded by desirable things.  But God created men and women for more than just temporary worldly pleasures and achievements.  According to Ecclesiastes 3:11, He has also set eternity in the human heart.What we really want, at our core, is abundant life. What we want is God Himself.  To possess a relationship with the Lord is to be full of His abundance – to be “rich toward God”.Here's what Jesus says about this in John 10:9. “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”Experiencing God's AbundanceThroughout the New Testament, and specifically in the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus urges us to take the focus off “me” and “my stuff” and put it where it belongs–on Him. True abundance comes from a personal, intimate relationship with God, through Christ.In John 15:5 Jesus confirms this: “Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”The tragedy of the Rich Fool is not that his life was cut short…but that he was looking for abundance in all the wrong places. In his pride and greed, he gave up the opportunity to abide in God and serve others. He failed to choose a life that was eternally “rich toward God”. Instead, he pursued a foolish life that was rich toward himself. So, are you experiencing abundant life? If not, here's what you can do right now to turn things around: First, get things right between you and the Lord. Surrender your life to Christ. Here's the promise from John 1:12 “to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”When your desires are getting in the way, and pride and envy are making you miserable, tell the Lord about it and ask for his help. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”Another action you can take to experience God's abundance is to read God's Word.  Check out a Bible reading app like Bible Project, Read Scripture, or Through the Word.  Or just pick up a Bible and read the Gospel of John. Finally, find a body of believers who can encourage you and hold you accountable. The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone!Today's topic was drawn from our new study guide entitled Rich Toward God. We'd like to invite you to get a copy for personal study, or get copies for everyone in your Bible study group to experience it together. Go to FaithFi.com to learn more.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm looking to buy a property for business use and I'm wondering if I could use my 401(k) funds without penalty to make that purchase? I'm getting ready to retire since I'm 62 years old and have multiple 401(k) accounts. Should I combine those or keep them separate?A good Christian friend of mine is in a lot of debt. I've tried so long to get this friend to see how great it is to be debt-free but I'm running out of ways to try and encourage him to do that so he stops throwing his money away. Any thoughts? Other than a 401(k), is there any other type of avenue where one can reduce their taxes? I'm currently paying about $1,000 a week in federal taxes. Resources Mentioned:Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt by Howard DaytonRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

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Erin and Ashley talk about how have an open heart as you read scripture as we continue through our yearly bible reading plan. 

It's week three of [Formed.] and one of the foremost biblical scholars in the world, Dr. Craig Keener, joins us to talk about self-centered spirituality and how to read the Scripture well. We're also going to debunk our understanding and application of a few of our favorite Bible verses. Of course, if you missed the first two weeks of [Formed.], featuring Craig Cooney and Father Ronald Rolheiser, go back and catch those episodes on your podcast feed or on YouTube. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

As Christians, we want to rightly handle the word of truth, don't we? We need to be a people who read, study, and understand Scripture accurately, and the good news is… we can! Today's guest is author Rebecca McLaughlin, and she is going to give you not just good information on how to do just that, but tons of inspiration so you will want to. She'll talk about how we can trust the Bible, if and when we should read the Bible literally or metaphorically, and the impact of reading the gospels accurately. You're about to get a clear and captivating view of Scripture, so get ready! Here we go… SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/275

The colonials have sunk so low that it is no longer possible to argue with them, nor is it necessary. All one needs to do is record what they are saying right now on their news programs. As I explain in Dark Sayings, they play with human labels. They “apply identity as a powerful tool for social organization.” They invent new ways of labeling people. It's propaganda. A rebranded form of self-divinization. Neoplatonism. Theosis in disguise. Whether you label me or you label yourself or program your children to label themselves, you are nothing more than what is found in your mother's womb. You are from the ground. You are a land mammal from a colonial society whose language is not found in Scripture. Any word you add to me or to yourself that is not found in the text (never mind that you are also bound to use that word according to its use in the text) is under condemnation. You imagine it is harmless to make words up in your post-modern fantasy island until an entire colonial civilization lifts itself up in 2023 to perpetuate the last ghetto of World War II—with your tax dollars. Post-modernism is the new theology of atheists, a self-manifested complexity, human artistry projected as a smoke screen of self-importance and imposed by the West as violence, authoritarianism, and censorship. Or maybe the Germans should ban a public meeting to discuss peace in the Middle East. Tell me, does censorship make the pain go away? Are your sins forgiven? How many more of Elohim's earth mammals have to die? Maybe that's why the proponents of reception history want to keep the Canon open—so that they can find new Christs to crucify. In the brightly shining light of the Torah's wrath, the problem is your colonial map. You have no right to draw one. The land and everything in it belongs to Yahweh, our Elohim.  “Whether Greek conquerors or modern Americans, community builders depend on philosophical identity because the nature of their colonial project is to overrun and control locality. Philosophical identity is the cause of all man-made suffering.” (Dark Sayings, p. 25)Please stop telling me who you are, who we are, or who they are. As Paul says, you are nothing. You are dust. We are all God's animals, but the human being, uniquely, is less than this. He is dust from dust scattered to the four winds, only to break bread with the gentile dogs in Hebron. That is a technical comment, not hyperbole. Read Scripture.“Under the Ottoman Empire, you could travel from Cairo to Istanbul to Baghdad without a Visa. It's just one complicated Community. If you were a Greek in Beirut you had the Greek community where you run your affairs, but you get along fine with the other communities next door. Well, is that possible? I think so. In fact, I think we should aim to go beyond bi-nationalism. We should erode the borders in the Middle East that were imposed by British and French imperialism for their own interests. They had nothing to do with the interests of the people there. They break up people who are of the same communities in ugly, vicious ways.”  (Noam Chomsky, University of California, Riverside, May 22, 2023)Maybe that's why, in Genesis, God prefers the fish in the sea over the land mammals. Even now, with all our might, it is practically impossible for man to control or impose colonial borders at sea. That's why Jesus, in Luke, likes to preach there. Richard and I discuss Luke 5:2-3. (Episode 505)  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Word of God (or the Bible) is not just an idea or concept, but instead, a very clear compass that points us back to Christ. Jesus lived and breathed scripture, and as His disciples, we should too. The scriptures must be embodied that our view of the world would be through the lens of God's truth.

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor Question: Why do you do what you do? Luke 15:25-32 (NIV): 25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ 28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ 31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” Matthew 4:19 Matthew 28:18-20 1) Approval Addiction Matthew 6:1-4 “At issue here is the question: ‘To whom do I belong? To God or to the world?’ Many of my daily preoccupations suggest that I belong more to the world than to God. A little criticism makes me angry, and a little rejection makes me depressed. A little praise raises my spirits, and a little success excites me. . . . Often I am like a small boat on the ocean, completely at the mercy of its waves.”— Henri Nouwen (from The Life I Always Wanted, John Ortberg) Galatians 1:10 2) Burnout Matthew 11:28-30 3) Entitlement Mentality Philippians 3:7-9a Matthew 7:21-23 Reflection Questions: Why is it important to ask the question: “Why do I what I do?” with regard to our spiritual lives? What are the potential dangers of not asking that question?Why do you do the things you do “for” God? What are your heart motivations? Do you have mixed motivations? Explain.Read Luke 15:25-32 (Older Son) What are observations you make about the heart motivations (why?) of the older son? What observations do you make about the Father’s heart motivations?In what ways are the motivations of the younger son and the older son similar? How are they different?Have you ever felt like your worth was tied to your performance and service and impact for God? (Explain) Why can this be dangerous thinking? Which of the 4 aspects of the Pause is the most difficult for you?Living life FOR God instead of life WITH God can have some negative side effects that God does not desire for us. Approval Addiction (Matthew 6:1-4, Galatians 1:10) Burnout (Matthew 11:28-30) Entitlement Mentality (Luke 15:28-30) Can you relate to any or all of these? Share your experience? How does Life WITH God address these issues? (Read Scripture references for each.)Read Matthew 7:21-23 How is it possible to do things FOR God and not really be WITH him or even having a relationship with him? How could you recognize this in yourself or others? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveDownload our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozemanGet your children c

Scripture is meant to reveal God to us, but sometimes it's hard for us to see Him there. What if all you needed was a new lens? We often look to the Bible for advice on how to live, but when that becomes our focus, we may miss the point of Scripture: to reveal God and His character to us. On this episode of the 4:13, trusted Bible teacher and podcaster, Tara-Leigh Cobble, will sharpen our view of Scripture by sharing how to read it and what to look for. She'll share rich theological truth, helping you grow in the knowledge of God's character and rest in His goodness. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/265

Today is a guided scripture reading. We will see how a few shifts can help you go deeper and better understand what you're reading. Grab your scripture, a pen, and paper, and let's dive in together! Today, we are going to focus on Philippians 4:4-13. After reading Philippians 4:4-13 the first time, reflect on this question:What stood out most in this passage?After reading Philippians 4:4-13 the second time, reflect on these questions:How does this apply to my life? What is God trying to reveal to me through this passage?How am I responding to circumstances that are out of my control? How did having a deeper understanding of the context of scripture change how I viewed this passage?___Follow Ashley on IG @palmrunning_ ! Be sure to tag us on your stories, and we will shout you out on our page! ___Subscribe to our FAITH-FILLED FRIDAY email series to receive weekly emails with reflections, encouragement, and updates on all future events so you never miss out! Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/faithfilledfriday ___Our website can be found at palmrunning.com ___*Please note that these topics do not replace professional help for any mental health illnesses or concerns. Please always seek professional help for any concerns you have

In this episode, I explore the relationship between centering prayer and reading Scripture for deep transformation. I believe this short reflection will serve you in your journey of grace in the growth of love for God and neighbor.   Brian Russell's Books   Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8    Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ    (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9    Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...    Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com  Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com   Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Studying the Bible is a key part of believers' walk with God. How do we read scripture with the most clarity, though, and tune into what God wants as we do so? This week, Gary Wilkerson and Joshua West discuss how Christians should approach God's Word and the tools or methods available to help illuminate scripture. The Bible is the main way that Christians can know God and understand his nature, so it is critical that we develop reliable study habits.View the show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp233c

Have you ever tried to read scripture but just don't know how to start? We feel that. That's why Jaena takes us through the book of 1 Peter while breaking down how she reads scripture. Who is the author? Why was this written? What does it mean for me? All that and more when you listen to this month's message - "How can I read Scripture?" Message Delivered: 06/04/2023

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Producer Andy shares some wisdom from the Church Fathers on how to read scripture.

How to Read Scripture: The first tip is don't begin with Genesis - Friar Jude Winkler, a scripture scholar, talks about how to make reading scripture a daily habit, finding the best translation, and much more in this episode of Franciscan Voice.

Kyle runs the podcast solo this episode, but invites in guest Matt Smethurst. Matt discusses his book "Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word." Following a fun discussion about Michael Jordan, Kyle and Matt focus on a few of the heart postures we should have before we dig into Scripture. He encourages us in the idea that we are all theologians, and we can help our students realize this as well. Matt emphasizes community in the body of Christ and setting students up well now so they remain in the Church for the rest of their lives.

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today's interview is with Major Aaron Rosheim. Major Rosheim is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the Iowa Army National Guard. He supervises aircraft maintenance and also serves on a headquarters staff. During his 19 years of service, he has commanded two companies (an assault helicopter company and an aviation maintenance company) and has served in various leadership and staff roles. He has deployed three times. When not serving in uniform, Aaron enjoys sports (both coaching and playing), home projects, and serving in his local church. He is married with five children.  Resources: VODgrams Navigators CRU Valor CRU Ministry Episode Notes: Background and testimony: Raised in Christian home and developed superficial and external faith. Wanted to play and coach football forever but parents' divorce and football career ending in college shattered his identity. Aaron took a year off from God then came back to God all in… And God led him to join Iowa State ROTC to become Army aviator What specifically drew you to the military and how did God nudge you in that direction? 2004: War in Iraq. Felt like he should join and serve. Dream guided him. How have you seen God working through your successes and failures in your military career? Early on: survival mode. Then started Bible study group with friends. Airborne: Met Navigators ministry and learned how to share faith and disciple others. Military discipleship: Live life together (Navigators Bible Study/”Ft Rucker Seminary”), apply and do scripture - James, apply Bible to leadership roles. Military is an unreached people group: Diverse socioeconomic ranks → Cross-cultural ministry. Dark spiritual place at timess so believers feel isolated. Started Bible study 19 years ago in Iowa State ROTC that still meets today. Started out watching Band of Brothers and discussing. Bible Study continued with Aaron left for flight school then Aaron came back to Iowa State Guard and continued to invest in ministry. Bible study partnered with Navigators and CRU (Valor ROTC ministry). Goal: Disciple and connect people. Everyone must go through wilderness journey: Maybe called by job requirements or self-induced by personal sin. Elijah calling down fire then hid in cave. Ask God why he has planted you here? Find someone to disciple you. Find someone to disciple (build community). Can't just wallow and wait! How do we start a Bible study? Start with just one other person (pray!). Or find an existing community and plug in. That one person may grow into a small group. Read Scripture then discuss: Head, heart, hands What are the biggest struggles or failures you've experienced while serving as a Christian? Failure to take spiritual opportunities. Relational failures (fear or busyness) prevent pride from growing. Passed up for promotion, job, assignment, deployment Crossfit WOD enthusiasts suggested Aaron start VODgrams: Share daily verse and connect cadets. Where do you think God is leading you next? Approaching retirement full time with Guard Spiritual inertia concept but open to redirection What book of the Bible do you go to in times of difficulty? Romans 8. Galatians 2:20 = life verse What advice would you give to other believers in the military who are struggling? Keep asking, searching, knocking. John 14:21. Love is based on obedience. Reset and repent of sin. Relationship over religion! How can listeners get in contact with you? DM VODgrams on instagram REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God's character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

David and Jason discuss this week's life verse and how we can apply it to our lives. We hope this will help you learn God's word, apply God's word, and love God's word.

In this episode, Shauna talks about how we need to dwell in God's Word in order to know Him and therefore love Him wholeheartedly.SHOW NOTES:Observation Questions:-What's going on in this section of Scripture?-What characters are in the story?-Is God there? What's He doing? What's He like? Is He given any names?-What places do we see?-Are there any phrases being repeated?-Are there any numbers in this section?-Write down any questions you may have.Interpretation Questions:-Based on context, what does this chapter mean?-Answer the why of what God is doing.-Is this Scripture descriptive (describing what was happening) or prescriptive (instructing us to live this way)? -Looking up words in the original language.Application:After reading and studying the text, now and only now can we ask the Lord how this Scripture can be applied to our lives. WAY too often we open up our Bibles and ask how this applies to me today without any study of it.Bible Study Resources:The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble (reading plan available on the YouVersion Bible App)Jen Wilkin studies (available on Lifeway or Amazon)The Bible Project (their App is the Read Scripture app, but videos are also on Youtube)Bible Hub App (great for looking up words in the original language. Choose "Strong's NASB as the translation)Quotes from Books on the Show Today:The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble (link above)Live Your Truth and Other Lies, Alisa Childers The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer

Read the Scripture: How do we read the Bible? Matthew 22:29-33, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 15:4 Pastor Tom

Read Scripture: What is the Purpose of the Bible? 2 Tim 3:14-17; Mt 22:34-40   Pastor Tom

Read Scripture: Can We Trust the Bible?   Matthew 5:17-20   Pastor Tom

Read Scripture: Why Do We Need the Bible? Matthew 4:4, Matthew 6:11 Pastor Sam Bay

In this episode, a repost from a couple of years ago, Damein Schitter, Benjamin Kandt, and Nate Claiborne discuss how to read Genesis well.As we start a new reading plan at NewCity Orlando, we want to provide conversations from our leaders about reading Scripture well together.You can start our new reading plan by downloading the Read Scripture App.For more resources, we would recommend both Reading Genesis Well and Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary both by C. John Collins. Likewise, Redeeming Science and Interpreting Eden both by Vern Poythress are useful for wrestling with issues related to the early chapters of Genesis.For reading the book of Genesis as a whole well, we would recommend the commentaries by Derek Kidner and Bruce Waltke. Also helpful are the commentaries by Tremper Longman and John Walton. However, readers may find some of their views on the early chapters at odds with traditional interpretations. 

Read Scripture: What is the Bible? John 5:37-40 Pastor Thomas Hwang

Christ's birth is worthy of our time and attention, but it can be difficult to stay centered on Christ with all of the activities designed to celebrate the season.  Join Jonathan this week as he shares seven simple ways to center our hearts and minds on Jesus this season.  Choose one or a few that resonate with you and focus on Christ in this season of celebration of the incarnation of Christ.We also want to share the following helpful seasonal resources with you. We hope they are a blessing to you.Advent Resources from Leading the Way Enjoy Christmas Worship on Candid with Jonathan YoussefDownload Your FREE Verse Memorization GuideTo ask Jonathan a question or to connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod

This month our hosts, Beth Whitney and Cole Harper, are joined by Sonja Warner to discuss influence, both gospel and secular, and opportunities for discipleship. Sonja and her husband moved to the Sacramento area in 1993 and began attending Arcade Church in 1999. Over the years, Sonja has been involved in leading small groups and women's Bible Studies. She served for a few years as Women's Ministry Director and currently volunteers at the Welcome Hub and in the library. Most recently, she is exploring the possibility of becoming a writer. Last year Sonja wrote a Bible Study on 1 Peter and is currently working on a study in Hebrews. During the day Sonja works as a bookkeeper for a local small business and is an avid reader with a special interest in history (because the best stories are always the true ones). She lives with her husband of 38 years and a sweet Yellow Lab named Molly.   If you have questions about today's episode, you can email them to info@arcadechurch.com   ------   Some Starting Points for Disciplers: If the idea of discipling another believer is new to you, or if it just feels overwhelming, that is okay. If you are a believer in Jesus and growing in your faith you are qualified!  Here are a few suggestions to help you get started: Pray! Ask God to open your eyes to someone he wants you to disciple. Look around and see who he has placed in your life; and keep an open mind because it might not be someone you would immediately think of. When God puts someone on your heart or in your path, invite them to coffee (or lunch). Take some time to get to know them. Learn their story; what has their faith-walk been like up to now? What are they afraid of, what are the things that encourage/discourage them? What areas of life are they looking to grow in? As the Holy Spirit leads, invite them to meet on a regular basis. Here are a few ideas for how to start: Read Scripture and discuss it together. You might want to start with one of the Gospels (especially if you're meeting with a new believer). Ephesians is also a rich book for discussion. Pray through the Psalms together. Use a study such as The Apostle's Creed by Tim Chester to discuss the essential truths of the faith. The Navigators really do publish an excellent selection of study guides for discipling others. Growing In Christ: A Thirteen-Week Follow-Up Course for New and Growing Christians is a good starting place for new believers. Their Design for Discipleship series covers many topics on the Christian life. Read a quality book together and discuss it. There are some excellent books on discipleship. Eugene Peterson's book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction is one of the best (in my opinion). Habits of Grace by David Mathis is another excellent choice. Remember there is no single, “right” way to do discipleship. Keep God's Word at the center and remember that your role is not to “fix” or change the other person. You are teaching them how to walk with God in their own circumstances; God will transform them as they do.

The Biden Administration is changing the definition of male and female in Title IX. We must act to oppose this now.https://youtu.be/GzvNaQiUOQQThe Transgender Trend. A complex cultural phenomenon is sweeping through schools throughout the country. Children are declaring that they no longer identify as their own sex, but as the opposite sex, a new made-up “gender,” or no sex at all, creating serious challenges for K-12 schools. https://childparentrights.org/title-ix/Follow Tom Hampson and support his work to protect our children!https://truthalliancefoundation.orgTom has been an investigator for 50 years and directed an eight-year investigation into the commercial sexual exploitation of children.Today our school systems have institutionalized grooming and the only solution is for parents to be educated and stand up against those who would strip the innocence of our children as a foundational step aimed at destabilizing the family structure.Please consider being a Sponsor of the show!  Support the showBuckle up! Here is your Hero (Become a Saint) Homework!     1. Go to Mass, the most important prayer! Try to make an extra Mass during the week.     2. Take the wedding bath...the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once per month     3. Read Scripture daily     4. Pray the Rosary Every Day! See Podcast #'s 118, 119, 120, 121 to pray along as a family! See Podcast #'s 108, 110, 111, 112 to to pray the Rosary with the Gospel Story!     5. Spend 10 minutes a day in Silence.Please share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listEmail me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show