Podcasts about Redeemer

Our closest friends may forget to pray for us, but Jesus never will. Today, R.C. Sproul encourages us to take consolation in knowing that our Redeemer "always lives to make intercession" for His people (Heb. 7:25). Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christian-jesus-is-praying-for-you/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Job 19:21-27 (I know that my Redeemer lives) Isaiah 66:10-14c (Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river)

The Daily Devotion - Trust in God's Promises | 1 October 2026Welcome to The Daily Devotion from Refinery Life Australia. In today's episode, Reverend Gary Hoban reflects on “Trust in God's Promises” through Joshua 13:1 NKJV. God's work is ongoing, and His promises endure beyond our limitations. Age or circumstance cannot hinder His plan. This is an invitation to slow down, hear the Word, consider what the Holy Spirit is highlighting and respond with practical obedience. TODAY'S CHALLENGE: Identify one situation where fear or uncertainty is competing with faith. Write down what God has said in His Word, pray over it, and choose one action today that demonstrates trust in Him. The episode concludes in prayer so you can carry the truth of Scripture into the rest of your day. Refinery Life Australia — equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for nations.Until next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.Theres nothing thats too hard for Him, and He can make you whole, spirit, soul and body!You're important to God, and you're important to us at The Refinery.When it comes to prayer, we believe that God wants to meet your needs and reveal His promises to you.So whatever you're concerned about and need prayer for we want to be here for you! Or even if you just want to say Hi, you can contact us at www.refinerylife.org2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.This episode is brought to you by Refinery Life Australia:If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/If you do send an offering then please email us so that we can say thank youSubscribe oniTunes | Spotify  | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain 

We're all living inside stories. The strange thing is, most of the time we don't know they're stories.“You do you.” “Follow your heart.” “Live free.” “Truth is relative.” They can feel less like cultural assumptions and more like oxygen—simply the way things are. In this conversation, Stephanie sits down with Michael Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City and son of the late Tim Keller, to ask what happens when we begin noticing the water we're swimming in. They discuss the book Tim Keller co-authored with Michael before passing.Michael and his father began working together on a book exploring these cultural narratives before Tim's death in 2023. What emerged became something more personal for Michael than he expected. They talk about identity that is received rather than achieved, why our culture's vision of freedom may leave us lonelier rather than freer, and what happens when love slowly becomes synonymous with affirmation.And then the conversation gets tender. Michael shares what it meant to work among his father's words after losing the man himself, and what he discovered about grief, fatherhood, and finding in Christ what death seems to have taken away. Stephanie and Michael come at that question from very different experiences with their earthly fathers, yet somehow arrive in the same place: Jesus.They also explore Tim Keller's much-discussed approach to culture, which some have labeled as "third way-ism." Michael explains why “affirm, critique, redirect” isn't an attempt to find a comfortable middle between opposing sides. The gospel stands somewhere else altogether, exposing what is broken while recognizing echoes of goodness and redirecting our longings toward Christ.So perhaps the question isn't simply whether we believe the gospel. What stories are we actually living as though they were true?MORE ABOUT DR. TIM KELLERTimothy J. Keller (1950–2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, cofounder of Redeemer City to City, and the author of numerous books, including The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, and The Meaning of Marriage. His thirty-one books have sold over six million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine languages.MORE ABOUT DR. MICHAEL KELLERDr. Michael Keller is the senior pastor of Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City, a church he planted with his wife, Sara, in 2017. He grew up in New York as the son of the late pastor, author, and apologist Tim Keller, watching his parents plant Redeemer Presbyterian Church beginning in 1989. Michael earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and later received an M.Div. and a Th.M. in Apologetics, magna cum laude, from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also holds a Ph.D. from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where his work brought computational linguistics into conversation with historical theology. Before planting Redeemer Lincoln Square, Michael served in ministry in London, Queens, and Boston and helped establish an urban Reformed University Fellowship ministry in New York City.MORE ABOUT “THE STORIES WE LIVE BY” by TIM KELLER AND MICHAEL KELLERWe are the stories we believe. But what if our culture's stories are failing us? The Stories We Live By reveals the hidden cultural narratives that shape us and points the way to the life we've been looking for."Do what makes you happy." "Be true to yourself." "Live free." If these slogans promise the good life, why do they so often leave us feeling hollow and empty? Could the very stories our modern world tells us about happiness, freedom, and identity be the source of our growing anxiety and disillusionment?The culmination of a journey Michael Keller began with his father, beloved pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller, before his passing, The Stories We Live By unmasks the hidden cultural narratives that shape our lives, often without our knowledge. Examining seven dominant narratives of modern culture--concerning identity, power, freedom, morality, truth, happiness, and progress--the authors show how these stories contain elements of truth yet are built on flawed assumptions and internal contradictions that leave us fragile, divided, and unable to cope with the realities of life.The Stories We Live By helps us:Recognize where these stories appear throughout cultureUnderstand why they leave us feeling hollow and unfulfilledDecode the specific ways these stories hijack our decision-making--and learn how to critically evaluate them going forwardUnderstand why the Christian story offers a more satisfying answer to our deepest longingsMake sense of both the beauty and the brokenness of the worldFind a hope that can sustain us through suffering, grounded in a story that is bigger than death itselfFor the skeptic, this book offers a challenge to examine the unproven beliefs that drive our lives. For the Christian, it is an essential tool for recognizing where we have unknowingly absorbed cultural narratives that conflict with our faith. And for everyone, it is an invitation to discover a story that is big enough to make sense of both the beauty and the brokenness of the world--a story of grace that has the power to carry us through life's deepest joys and sorrows.Born from a conversation between a father and son, The Stories We Live By is more than a cultural analysis. It is a guide to finding a truer, more beautiful, and far more satisfying story to live by.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

In this episode of The Leader's Notebook (Ep. 332), I continue our journey through the life of David in 2 Samuel 7–9, looking at a remarkable moment when a powerful king chooses mercy over judgment. David has become a military and political force in Israel, yet when he discovers Mephibosheth, Jonathan's crippled son and Saul's grandson, he remembers the covenant he made with Jonathan. Instead of punishment, Mephibosheth is lifted from his brokenness, brought into the king's house, and given a place at the king's table. That story gives us a beautiful picture of the grace we have received through Jesus Christ. Like Mephibosheth, we come before God with nothing of our own to offer. But God remembers His covenant, and when He looks upon us, He sees His Son. Through the blood of Jesus Christ, the judgment seat becomes a mercy seat, and those who were once hopeless are welcomed as sons and daughters to feast at the King's table. As we close with Psalm 23, we are reminded that the Lord is our Shepherd, our Redeemer, and the One whose goodness and mercy follow us all our days. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:26) - David wanting the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord of Hosts(00:05:51) - 3 Great Prophets in David's Life(00:11:41) - David the King of Israel(00:18:18) - The Ancient Names of the Middle East(00:20:55) - The King's Court(00:28:26) - God's Covenant Relationship with Us(00:32:24) - Remembering His Covenant(00:38:53) - David to Mephibosheth(00:41:13) - The Flute Solo in Opera(00:43:51) - Read the 23rd Psalm(00:46:31) - Wonders of the Lord

Generational Drama Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32  The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, September 27, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

The fall of humanity was not the moment God lost control. It was the moment His plan of redemption began to unfold.Pastor Parker Green teaches from Genesis 3 and traces the story from Adam and Eve's rebellion to Jesus, the second Adam. What begins with shame, accusation, passivity, and exile becomes a revelation of a God who comes looking for His children, makes the first sacrifice, and ultimately gives Himself as the final sacrifice.Jesus entered a garden and chose the Father's will. He bore our shame on the cross, was pierced in His side, rose again in a garden, and restored the way to life. God does not merely want to be known as Creator; He wants you to know Him as Redeemer and Savior.Plan Your Visit to SALT Church:https://www.saltchurches.com/

Pastor Dodge opens today's teaching with a quote from St. Augustine, "The New is in the Old concealed, the Old is in the New revealed."  Meaning what the New Testament teaches is already in the Old Testament scriptures and the Old Testament scriptures find their fulfillment in the New Testament. The Old Testament isn't to be sloughed off, it is at the heart of the New Testament teaching.  In order to understand the New Testament we need to be well versed in the Old Testament. This is what we will see in today's study of Acts 17.   Acts 17:1-3 - Paul and his companions come to a synagogue in Thessalonica and Paul explains that Jesus is the Messiah. Paul is showing them the Hebrew Scriptures and demonstrating how Jesus is the fulfillment of what the Jewish people have been longing for.   Some ways the Messiah was mentioned in the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures and revealed in the New Testament through the life and death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ: The New Adam The Seed of the woman Virgin born Immanuel Passover Lamb Heavenly Manna Son of David  Suffering Servant New Covenant Divine Son of Man The King who enters Jerusalem The First and the Last King of Kings   Acts 17:4-10 many believed but some did not and so the believers send Paul and Silas away to Berea where they went again to the Jewish synagogue.    Acts 17:11-12 - The Berean Jews received their message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. And as a result many of the Berean Jews believed along with prominent Greek women and men.   The Christian faith is a rational faith. It is not something uncovered by human reason but is entirely rational because God is entirely rational.   God has done mighty things. He is the God of the universe and the God of human history and in His Word He reveals to us His Son - our Redeemer and Hope.   Paul reasoned with them and we too need to confront the reasoning and the wisdom of God as revealed through ancient Hebrew prophets, through apostles and through His Son.     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, https://www.awakeusnow.com/dig-deeper   For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos    Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Caleb Schafer, Lead Pastor of Redeemer's Church, concludes our series on Evangelism, Prophecy, and how they both play a part in seeing people come to faith in Jesus. September 27th, 2026 | 9.27.26 Category: Stewardship, Work, Word

IntroductionThe stories of Aeneas and Tabitha can seem like small transitional narratives in the book of Acts. We can read Acts and note that the historical record is fine without these stories. Luke, the inspired writer and researcher, records these stories in his orderly account. These two stories testify to Peter's credibility as a witness and apostle of Christ. These stories also assure us that Christ is present with his church even as he is in heaven. In Acts 9:32-43, Luke records two significant miracles that Peter performs. These miracles are not ultimately about Peter. They point beyond Peter to Christ. The people who witness the healing of Aeneas do not turn to Peter in worship. They turn to the Lord in worship. The other thing we note is that Peter's actions echo the ministry of Christ and demonstrate that he is a commissioned messenger sent by God. He is not just the man who denied his Lord three times. No, he is a credible apostle who brings the gospel to the nations, breaking down the clean/unclean distinction. How does Luke establish all this? Healing AeneasPeter performing a miracle that restores Aeneas' mobility is remarkable. The story itself is pretty straightforward. This seems like a good time to review what we understand about the Lord giving his people signs and miracles. We might think that this is done so the person can be in the spotlight. That is not the case. In fact, signs and miracles establish the credibility of the messenger and point people to the God who sent him. When Moses asked how Israel would know that the Lord had truly sent him, God gave him signs. The signs demonstrated that Moses was not simply making claims on his own authority. (Exodus 4)The same principle is evident with Peter. Peter had denied Christ three times. Luke records this failure on Peter's part. Now Peter is ministering in Lydda and Joppa, bearing witness to Christ and performing signs in Christ's name. The man who once denied his Lord is now being used by Christ as a credible witness to his resurrection and saving work. So, as Peter travels, he ministers the gospel. He bears witness to Christ's work. The Lord gives signs that testify to Peter's apostolic authority. Like Moses, Peter brings the Lord's revelation, and the signs and wonders authenticate his ministry as a witness of Christ.This is important because Peter is not the centerpiece. He is not saying, “Look at me.” In fact, Peter's ministry echoes what Jesus himself had done. When Peter tells Aeneas, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” (Acts 9:34), Luke echoes the healing of the paralytic in Luke 5. Peter is not replacing Christ; he is bearing witness to Christ. Luke is assuring us that Peter is a credible witness with apostolic authority.We need to remember that the purpose of spiritual gifts and ministry is not to elevate the messenger but to build up the body of Christ. The ultimate call is to direct the congregation's attention to Christ. The result of Aeneas' healing makes this unmistakable: the people who saw what happened turned to the Lord. The miracle accomplished its purpose because Christ received the glory.Healing TabithaTabitha, also called Dorcas, is introduced to us through her gracious and charitable life. Her name means gazelle. This is an animal that is thought to be full of beauty and gracefulness. Her beauty is a life that is shaped by grace. The widows show Peter the garments she made for them, demonstrating her kindness. Their showing the garments implies they are proud of the garments. Dorcas/Tabitha/Gazelle does not make garments that display their poverty, but garments that express their dignity. We have no idea if Peter knows this woman or ever met this woman. One thing we know is that he meets her in a tragic scene: her funeral. However, we should not see this scene as dire and hopeless. The scene intentionally echoes Christ's own ministry. The language here echoes Christ raising Jairus' daughter in Mark's Gospel. The people are grieving. There is a body prepared for burial. Peter arrives and puts the people outside just as Christ has done with Jairus' daughter. He prays. Peter then commands her to arise and takes her by the hand after she sees Peter. Remember the story with Jairus? First, Jairus requests Christ to heal his sick daughter, but then the girl dies. Christ goes to his house and assures the grieving crowd the girl is sleeping. He takes her by the hand and says, “Talitha (little girl) cumi (I say to you, arise)!” Peter is imitating the pattern of his Lord's ministry, not independently exercising Christ's divine authority. The point is not that Peter has somehow become Christ. Rather, the miracle demonstrates that Peter is a credible apostle whose ministry bears a correlation to the same Lord who conquered death. Christ is still at work after his ascension into heaven. The Lord of life has not abandoned his people. He continues to care for his church, to strengthen his people, and to demonstrate that death does not have the final word. The gospel is not simply a message about something Christ did in the past. It is the proclamation of the living Christ who continues to work among his people.Luke tells us that she was called Tabitha, which is translated as Dorcas. He gives us both her Aramaic name and its Greek equivalent. The gospel is going to the Roman world and to the Gentile peoples, and Luke continues to give us subtle hints that the Lord's intention is for the gospel to go forth.Peter stays in Joppa with Simon, the tanner. A tanner worked with animal skins and dead animals. This is a career that is offensive to Jewish people and to someone concerned about remaining clean. Yet Peter stays with Simon the tanner. And immediately afterward, Luke takes us into the events of Acts 10, where Peter begins wrestling with whether he can enter the home of a Gentile and eat with him.Luke is already beginning to prepare us for the answer. Peter can enjoy the hospitality of a man who would be considered unclean. Surely, he can have a meal with a Gentile, and build fellowship with one who was at one time unclean. Christ is in heaven, but the gospel is going forth. A kind woman makes clothing to build up dignity rather than to shame. Peter can stay with a man who is engaged in an unclean, but not necessarily sinful, occupation. The gospel therefore brings people together not because they share the same nationality, genealogy, background, or outward identity, but because they share the same Redeemer. Christ is bringing his people together in himself.ConclusionThese stories are not some filler so Luke can meet a requirement. First, Peter is shown to be a credible apostolic witness. His past denial of Christ does not define him. Christ has restored him, commissioned him, and is working through him. The signs Peter performs point beyond Peter to the authority of Christ.Second, we are reminded that Christ is still the Lord of life. He has ascended, but he has not abandoned his church. He continues to work through his people, and his gospel continues to bring life where there was death. The gospel is the message of redemption that restores man to receive his glorious inheritance while tasting Christ's blessings today. And finally, we see the gospel beginning to break down the barriers that once separated God's people from the nations. The Lord is gathering his people together in Christ. The distinctions that once marked out clean and unclean are giving way to the greater reality of cleansing in Christ.So when we read these stories, we should not simply marvel at the miracles. No, we should see our Christ. We should trust the apostles who bear witness to Christ. Let us therefore go forward in that gospel not to glorify ourselves, but to be humbled so our Lord can be glorified. Let us walk in Christ, find our life in Christ, and trust the Lord who continues to work in his church.

The Daily Devotion — God's Wonders Await | 30 September 2026Welcome to The Daily Devotion from Refinery Life Australia. Today's devotion: God's Wonders Await.Faith looks forward with expectation because God is not limited by what we can see. We prepare our hearts through obedience and trust, believing He is still able to work beyond our expectations.Reflection: What step of faith and obedience can you take today while trusting God with what you cannot yet see?Lord, prepare my heart for what You desire to do. Keep me faithful in the present, obedient in the next step and expectant without presumption. Let my life display Your goodness. In Jesus' name, Amen.Refinery Life Australia Limited — Equipping believers. Strengthening the Church. Contending for nations.Until next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.Theres nothing thats too hard for Him, and He can make you whole, spirit, soul and body!You're important to God, and you're important to us at The Refinery.When it comes to prayer, we believe that God wants to meet your needs and reveal His promises to you.So whatever you're concerned about and need prayer for we want to be here for you! Or even if you just want to say Hi, you can contact us at www.refinerylife.org2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.This episode is brought to you by Refinery Life Australia:If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/If you do send an offering then please email us so that we can say thank youSubscribe oniTunes | Spotify  | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain 

Have you ever felt completely forgotten, as though life has scattered your hopes, leaving you wondering if the Lord's promises still apply to you? In Isaiah 36–49, right after the heartbreaking collapse and scattering of ancient Israel, the Lord refuses to say "I told you so". Instead, He opens His mouth with the most merciful command in scripture: "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people". Summary: In this transformative episode, we journey through the central turning point of the Book of Isaiah. We bridge the historical prose of King Hezekiah's miraculous deliverance with the soaring poetry of redemption, discovering how the God who measures the universe in the hollow of His hand is the very same Savior who carries us from the womb to our old age. The Prose Interlude: We analyze Isaiah 36–39, following Hezekiah as he lays Rabshakeh's terrifying letters before the Lord in the temple, experiences the sudden destruction of 185,000 Assyrian troops without firing an arrow, and pens his deeply raw psalm after having his life extended by 15 years. The High Note of Comfort: In Isaiah 40, we explore the dramatic tonal shift where justice yields to tender mercy ("Comfort ye"). We examine the voice crying in the wilderness to build straight desert highways, and discover how waiting upon the Lord enables the weary to mount up with wings as eagles. The Incomparable God vs. Carry-On Idols: In Isaiah 44–46, we unpack Isaiah's razor-sharp satire against homemade gods carved from ordinary firewood. We contrast lifeless idols that must be carried by tired beasts with the living God who promises: "Even to your old age... will I carry you". Cyrus the Anointed Deliverer: We study the astounding prophecy in Isaiah 45, exploring how the Lord called a Persian king by name over a century in advance, using an outsider as a messianic type to break iron bars and free His covenant people. The Original Book of Mormon Chapters: We dive into Isaiah 48–49 (quoted by Nephi in 1 Nephi 20–21), analyzing why Nephi chose these specific texts to persuade us to believe in our Redeemer and find hope in our own "furnace of affliction". Graven on His Palms: We conclude with the breathtaking imagery of Isaiah 49, where a nursing mother's devotion pales in comparison to the Savior's love. We see how Christ's retained wounds testify that pain is not evidence of abandonment, and witness the joyous, overcrowded reunion of gathered Israel where empty homes overflow with children. Call-to-Action: In Isaiah 49:16, the Savior reassures us: "Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me". When have you felt the Lord remember and carry you through a season where you felt entirely forgotten? Share your stories and favorite verses in the comments below! To keep your spiritual foundation steady and "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:42 The Assyrian Invasion & the Scattering of Israel 21:03 Facing the Doors of Death 29:20 Having a Will to Offer 43:55 Comfort Ye My People 1:06:58 Highway Construction 1:18:12 Care for the Mothers 1:23:13 Trying to Describe God 1:31:39 The Foolishness of False Gods 1:41:20 A Message of Encouragement 1:58:58 The Gift of Prophecy 2:05:29 The Promised Messiah 2:21:07 The Promise of Redemption 2:38:38 True Identity or False Gods 2:53:33 Raising Up a Deliverer 3:11:59 Idol Gods or the God of Israel 3:18:38 The Fall of Babylon 3:32:33 Chosen & Purified 3:48:30 Called to Gather 4:00:08 Not Forsaken nor Forgotten 4:13:47 Who Hath Begotten Me These? 4:27:33 Carried on the Shoulders of Kings 4:36:57 Conclusion

[This is one of the finalists in the 2026 book review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] 1. A New Cause Area In October 1819, my grandmother's grandfather's grandfather, Hiram Bingham I, stood with his wife, Sybil, and his friends outside Park Street Church in Boston and bade farewell to family before venturing into the unknown. They would spend the next five months on a cramped ship sailing to a foreign land of strange people, full of "destitution, degradation, and barbarism." They did not know if they would ever return to America. Unlike others who voyaged out to sea, they were not whalers, nor merchants trying to make a quick profit. Instead, their goal was far more ambitious: to uplift an entire nation out of heathenry to civilization. Or as Hiram wrote, to "most effectually and most extensively promote the Redeemer's cause with the means that are put into our hands". I first came across Hiram's memoir, A Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands, on my honeymoon to the Hawaiian Islands last summer. I had vague knowledge of a family connection to the area, and decided to do some research into it. As I started reading, I had a growing sense of deja vu as I recognized my own patterns of thinking in Hiram's words. Today's Effective Altruists sincerely want to do the most good possible, and often focus on international development as a means of improving lives. However, there is another group who fits that description equally well: 19th-century missionaries. Hiram and his colleagues believed that Heaven and Hell were not metaphorical, and that doing the most good meant saving the most souls from eternal torment. And what, they asked themselves, was the most effective means towards accomplishing this goal? Spreading the Gospel to those who had never heard it. All of humanity required salvation, and those who lived in foreign lands mattered just as much as those who lived nearby. As a missionary destination, the Hawaiian Islands (then known as the Sandwich Islands), had several compelling advantages. First, the islands were very neglected, being recently discovered. While not as important as China, Egypt/Palestine, or India, they still held a sizable population. And unlike those places, there was little competition from other missionaries or pre-existing organized religions, making them much more tractable for conversion. The mission to Hawaii would prove notably cost-effective compared to other missions1. Basically all that was needed was a ship, a printing press, and missionaries to teach the Bible. In other words, if the EA Forum existed in the early 19th century, I could easily imagine a post arguing that bringing the Gospel to the Sandwich Islands is a promising cause area. So, with the benefit of 200 years of hindsight, what can Effective Altruists and other aspiring do-gooders today learn from the previous wave of people who wanted to save the world? https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/your-book-review-a-residence-of-21

1 Peter 4:1212Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.Daniel 3:1-251King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 3Then the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces gathered for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. And they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 4And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, 5that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6And whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace.” 7Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, all the peoples, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.8Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. 9They declared to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! 10You, O king, have made a decree, that every man who hears the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. 11And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into a burning fiery furnace. 12There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”13Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king. 14Nebuchadnezzar answered and said to them, “Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up? 15Now if you are ready when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, well and good. But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?”16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”19Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with fury, and the expression of his face was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He ordered the furnace heated seven times more than it was usually heated. 20And he ordered some of the mighty men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace. 21Then these men were bound in their cloaks, their tunics, their hats, and their other garments, and they were thrown into the burning fiery furnace. 22Because the king's order was urgent and the furnace overheated, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell bound into the burning fiery furnace.24Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” 25He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”

C.S. Lewis called Psalm 19 “the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the great lyrics of the world.” The psalm guides us in three parts: From the partial revelation of God in creation; To the perfect revelation of God in His written Word; To the personal work of God in the hearts of His children. It takes us from a mysterious Creator of the universe to the God who is known by His people personally and intimately as their Rock and their Redeemer. This message was preached by Pastor Dan McIntosh on September 27, 2026.

Ecclesiastes 5 gives a warning: don't stroll into worship on autopilot. The writer visits the temple hoping to find something different from the world outside, but discovers the same pride, image management, empty talk, and hunger for success inside. People are worshiping God, yet they are using him to get attention, comfort, money, or the life they want. It's an age-old problem: humanity will always struggle with making itself the center of its own worship. The passage tells us to “guard our steps” when approaching God. That means showing up ready to listen, taking our words and promises seriously, and making sure our worship connects with how we treat people all week. We should also ask what we are really guarding when we come to church—our reputation, schedule, energy, ambitions, or grudge? Worship becomes hollow when God is merely an accessory to the life we want. The good news is that we are told to guard our steps because God invites us to draw near. Jesus in his tremendous love shows us how to approach God by the way he approached us. He came to his people, listened to their cries, used his words to heal, and kept his promise by giving himself on the cross. We approach God each week, by humbling ourselves before the one who humbled himself before us. ---------- To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving

The Inheritance of the SaintsEphesians 1:3-14Rev. D.T House

The Inheritance of the SaintsEphesians 1:3-14Rev. Bill McCutchen

On a scale from super casual to fully committed, where is your relationship with the Bible right now?In this message from the Casual to Committed series, Pastor Mike walks through Psalm 19 and shares two reasons King David couldn't be casual about God's Word. First, the Bible blesses us. It refreshes the soul, gives joy to the heart, and is sweeter than honey, even if, like ancient honey, it takes some effort to get to. Second, the Bible makes us blameless. It works like a mirror that shows us our sin, and then it points us to Jesus, our Rock and our Redeemer, who paid the price to bring us home.Whether you've never opened a Bible, started and stalled, or read it every day, this message invites you to take one step from casual toward committed.

The Daily Devotion — God's Presence Brings Strength | 29 September 2026Welcome to The Daily Devotion from Refinery Life Australia. Today's devotion: God's Presence Brings Strength.Strength is not merely the absence of weakness. The presence of God gives courage, steadiness and grace to keep walking faithfully when our own resources feel small.Reflection: Where do you most need to become conscious of God's presence rather than focused on your own weakness?Lord, make me aware of Your presence today. Strengthen my heart, steady my thoughts and help me walk faithfully through every challenge before me. In Jesus' name, Amen.Refinery Life Australia Limited — Equipping believers. Strengthening the Church. Contending for nations.Until next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.Theres nothing thats too hard for Him, and He can make you whole, spirit, soul and body!You're important to God, and you're important to us at The Refinery.When it comes to prayer, we believe that God wants to meet your needs and reveal His promises to you.So whatever you're concerned about and need prayer for we want to be here for you! Or even if you just want to say Hi, you can contact us at www.refinerylife.org2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.This episode is brought to you by Refinery Life Australia:If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/If you do send an offering then please email us so that we can say thank youSubscribe oniTunes | Spotify  | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain 

Life moves quickly. Between crowded schedules, constant information, and everyday responsibilities, it can be difficult to slow down long enough to recognize what God is doing. Luke 1:57–80 invites us to stop, reflect, and see one truth woven throughout the story of John the Baptist's birth: God is merciful.After Elizabeth gives birth to John, her family and neighbors recognize God's mercy and rejoice with her. They ponder what they have witnessed and ask what God might do through this child. When Zechariah's speech is restored, his first response is praise. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he looks beyond his own circumstances to the coming Savior. Jesus is the promised Redeemer who comes to save, forgive sins, and bring light to those living in darkness.God does not offer salvation because we have earned it. He acts because of His “tender mercy.” In Christ, forgiveness is complete, and those who have been saved are called to serve Him. Like John, followers of Jesus can help prepare the way for others to encounter the Savior who brings light, forgiveness, and hope.

Exodus 35:4-29, Mark 12:41-44 The Rev. Dan Marrota

Go to sermon webpage: PSALM 73

At Redeemer, we take seriously Jesus' call to "Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Apprenticeship to Jesus is not a one time decision, but a lifelong journey of following Jesus as our master-teacher. Since the goal of the Christian life is maturity in Jesus, apprenticeship must be deep and holistic, transforming the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and vocational parts of men and women. Apprenticeship to Jesus is learning to practice the way of Jesus in our homes, relationships, neighborhoods, and jobs. We believe Christlikeness is cultivated as we implement spiritual practices, live in community with other believers, and submit to the Word and the Spirit. We agree with Dallas Willard who said, "that the gospel is opposed to earning, not effort." As we move towards cultivating a life of loving God and people, we trust Christ will mature us into his likeness. https://redeemerwichita.church/

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God is a faithful Redeemer1. Mystery of God's church2. All Israel will be saved3. Deliverer to take away sins

John Randolph continued his sermon series on Job

The Jesus we know and serve today is the same wonderful Redeemer we read about in the Gospels, forever faithful and true. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shares a little verse filled with good news for all who rest in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-same-yesterday-today-and-forever/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In today's teaching, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reflects on the message of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen that Jesus Christ came into this world with a clear mission: to give His life for the redemption of humanity. Jesus revealed the true meaning of the Messiah—not simply an earthly king like David, but the suffering Son of Man who would be rejected, betrayed, crucified, and raised again. When Jesus taught that the Son of Man “must” suffer, He revealed that His Passion was central to the Father's saving plan. Through the Cross, Christ unmasks false expectations of the Messiah and shows us that sacrificial love is stronger than suffering and death. The Christian life also includes challenges, failures, rejection, and crosses of our own. Just as a game without challenges offers no real victory, a life without trials would leave little opportunity for perseverance, growth, and deeper trust in God. Jesus Himself experienced the pain of rejection and betrayal, even from His own people, yet He endured His Passion without self-pity, like a lamb carrying the sins of the world to the Cross. His love was greater than His suffering. Fr. Anthony's reflection invites us not to wait until the end of our lives to embrace Christ's way, but to learn through our struggles, carry our crosses with faith, and discover in Jesus the true Messiah, Savior, and Redeemer. Readings for September 25th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092526.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

In the third installment of our four-part series based on Paul David Tripp's Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, Nick joins us to explore the heart behind speaking the truth in love. Why do we avoid difficult conversations? Why does Paul describe speaking the truth in love as essential to the growth of the church? And why does our approach often matter as much as - or more than - the content of what we say? Together, we'll examine how the gospel shapes our posture, helping us confront with truth, grace, humility, and wisdom. If you'd like to go deeper, pick up Speaking Truth in Love by David Powlison using the link in the show notes. This is Part I of our conversation. In Part II, we'll get practical about the Process of Speaking the Truth in Love - including how to respond when someone comes to you, how to approach confrontation, and what to do when the conversation doesn't go as planned. Speaking the Truth in Love (Powlinson) - https://shorturl.at/xYu1F Instruments in the Redeemers Hands (Tripp) - https://shorturl.at/u84Na

In Part II of our conversation on speaking the truth in love, Nick joins us to move from the heart behind difficult conversations to the practical process of having them well. Building on Paul David Tripp's Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, we'll consider how ordinary people can help ordinary people follow Jesus in everyday life through the means of Speaking the Truth in Love. What should you do when someone comes to you with a struggle? How can you lovingly approach someone when confrontation is necessary? And what happens when the conversation doesn't go as planned? We talk about two practical tools to add in our daily lives: five questions that help us listen, understand, and uncover what is happening beneath the surface - and the methods for approaching difficult conversations with truth, humility, and grace. If you'd like to go deeper, pick up Speaking Truth in Love by David Powlison using the link in the show notes. Speaking the Truth in Love (Powlinson) - https://shorturl.at/xYu1F Instruments in the Redeemers Hands (Tripp) - https://shorturl.at/u84Na

Wednesday, 23 September 2026   If David then calls Him ‘Lord,' how is He his Son?” Matthew 22:45   “If therefore, David, he calls Him ‘Lord,' how ‘Son, His' He is?” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus cited Psalm 110:1. He used that as the basis for asking how it was that David, while under the inspiration of the Spirit, called the Christ Lord. He now specifically asks for them to consider David's words, saying, “If therefore, David, he calls Him ‘Lord,' how ‘Son, His' He is?”   The meaning is that by calling the Christ Lord, the Christ must be David's superior. But this would be contrary to the normal understanding of family relationships. The former is always superior to those who come later. For example, Abraham is superior to Isaac. Isaac is superior to Jacob, and so on.   Respect, including honorific titles, belongs to the one who comes first. However, One would issue from David, whom David calls Lord. In calling Him Lord, David acknowledges Christ's preexistence in relation to himself.   The answer lies in Christ's dual nature, He being the God/Man. This state in relation to David is found in Revelation 22 –   “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” Revelation 22:16   David calls the Christ Lord because David stems from the work of Christ when He breathed the breath of life into Adam –   “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7   The deity of Christ is clearly evidenced in Jesus' analysis of the psalm.   Life application: An attack on Jesus' nature forms the basis for almost every heresy found within Christianity. Other heresies, such as the sinless nature of Mary, indirectly attack Jesus' work on behalf of humanity. In the end, anything that diminishes Jesus' deity, His humanity, or His all-sufficient work must be rejected.   Jesus is the Lord God come in human form. What He has done is fully sufficient to reconcile man with God. This is why inserting ourselves into the salvation equation is such an offense to the gospel message.   Jesus began the process, performed the necessary work, and then offers the results of His work to us as grace. When we claim that someone was sinless, like the Roman Catholic Church does with Mary, it negates the need for a Redeemer. If God exempted her, He could do so for each one of us, even if He chose not to do so.   The magnificence of the cross is obliterated through such a heresy. Likewise, when we hold to our works as somehow initiating or maintaining the grace of the cross in our lives, it means that the cross is not of grace at all. God is robbed of the honor of blessing His creatures in this manner. It is thus an attack against the very nature of God to set aside the grace of the cross.   Let us hold fast to the truth that God has done everything necessary for our salvation. We are granted God's forgiveness and the righteousness of Christ through merely believing that God has done it. Trust the gospel! Don't let anyone tell you that there is more to do to be on God's good side. He has done it all!   Lord God, how grateful we are to You for what You have done. Jesus! He has come and brought us back to You through His all-sufficient work. We will sing the praises of our God forever and ever. Hallelujah for the exalted name of our Lord – Jesus! Amen.

Send us Fan MailA wild olive branch getting grafted into a cultivated tree is not a compliment to the branch, it's a story about mercy. We walk through Romans 11:16–24 line by line and use Paul's own imagery to answer the questions people keep arguing about: What does the “root” mean? Why are some branches broken off? And what does it actually mean for Gentile Christians to be “grafted in” to the people shaped by God's covenant promises?We start with firstfruits and the holy root, connecting Paul's argument to the patriarchs and the promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Then we follow the logic forward: broken branches are broken off because of unbelief, and wild branches share the “root and fatness” only by grace. Along the way we explain why Paul's picture insists on continuity, not a reset button. God does not plant a separate Gentile tree. There is one olive tree and one Redeemer, which means one way of justification by faith and one redeemed people made up of believing Jews and believing Gentiles on equal footing.We also tackle the heart issue Paul is aiming at: boasting. If the root bears us, then pride makes no sense, and neither does contempt toward Jewish people. We address the “replacement theory” charge and clarify what we are and are not saying, straight from the text's own emphasis. If you care about biblical theology, Israel and the church, Romans 11, covenant promises, and a gospel-shaped humility, this is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves Romans, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Stories of Grace Jonah 3:10-4:11, Psalm 145:14-21, Matthew 20:1-16  The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, September 20, 2026 Colleen Curlee-Malament Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsGod isn't silent, and Psalm 19 refuses to let us pretend He is. We sit down for our Monday sermon reflection and talk through the weekend message from guest speaker Jonathan Noyes, whose background in Christian apologetics helps put words to what many of us feel: faith is not opposed to reason, and you don't have to “check your brain at the door” to trust God.We walk through the three big movements of Psalm 19: God speaks through creation, God speaks through His Word, and God speaks through His Redeemer. From mountains and storms to DNA and the human body, creation “preaches” the glory of God and challenges both atheism and the quieter agnosticism that says, “Maybe there's a God, but we can't know Him.” Then we slow down in Psalm 19:7–11 to spotlight what Scripture does in real life: it revives the soul, makes us wise, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, and warns us for our good. We also get honest about the fact that the Bible sometimes cuts before it heals, and we ask the hard question: if we're not hearing from God, what noise, sin, distraction, or disobedience might be getting in the way?Finally, we land where Psalm 19 lands, on redemption. David's humility about hidden faults and “great transgression” points straight to Jesus, our Rock and Redeemer, and we talk about why the gospel only feels like good news when we understand our need. If you're trying to have better conversations with atheists, agnostics, or friends who are angry and hurting, this is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who asks big questions, and leave a review so more people can find the show.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

Ecclesiastes 4 reads like a really hard day. The writer sees people crushed by injustice, coworkers driven by envy, wealth that leaves a person lonely, and leaders who promise change but cannot solve our deepest problems. These ordinary sources of despair reveal how easily life can feel meaningless when we forget to live with God and listen to his voice. Jesus entered this same troubled world and showed another way. He comforted people who suffered instead of looking away. He worked ordinary days without envy. He offered friendship rather than using people for his own gain. And though public opinion turned against him, he became the King who will make all things new. The sermon invites us to bring Jesus into the moments that weigh us down. We can respond to injustice with compassionate action and hope, work with contentment, offer friendship and forgiveness, and trust Christ above changing political leaders. The question is not whether hard days will come, but whether every troubling thought will carry us into cynicism. Remembering who Jesus is and following his example helps us meet each day with purpose and hope instead of despair, even when the world feels unbearably heavy. _ To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving

1 Timothy 6:6-9, Luke 12:15 The Rev. Dan Marrota

In Ecclesiastes 3 God calls us to slow down and think about the life we live in this world … In the beginning God made us to live with Him eternally, never having to wonder or worry about what comes next. So what happens when we find ourselves outside the walls of Eden, amid a world of change, uncertainty, doubt, and death? To be sure, ours is a world of balance: of being born and of dying. While we live we may eat, drink, and rejoice in our day. But what then? What comes after this life, and how does that day affect the life we live here and now? We need to know before it's too late … Who will come to us and show us what's next? To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving

Salvation By God's Sovereign GraceEphesians 1:7-10Rev. Eric McKiddie

Betty Kulich, Associate Pastor of Redeemer's Church, continues a series on Evangelism, Prophecy, and how they both play a part in seeing people come to faith in Jesus. September 20th, 2026 | 9.20.26 Category: Prophecy, Light, Power

1 Corinthians 1:2020Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?Daniel 2:1-19, 31-351 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. 2Then the king commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be summoned to tell the king his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king. 3And the king said to them, “I had a dream, and my spirit is troubled to know the dream.” 4Then the Chaldeans said to the king in Aramaic, “O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.” 5The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, “The word from me is firm: if you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you shall be torn limb from limb, and your houses shall be laid in ruins. 6But if you show the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. Therefore show me the dream and its interpretation.” 7They answered a second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation.” 8The king answered and said, “I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm— 9if you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.” 10The Chaldeans answered the king and said, “There is not a man on earth who can meet the king's demand, for no great and powerful king has asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or Chaldean. 11The thing that the king asks is difficult, and no one can show it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”12Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. 13So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them. 14Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. 15He declared to Arioch, the king's captain, “Why is the decree of the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. 16And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.17Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.31 “You saw, O king, and behold, a great image. This image, mighty and of exceeding brightness, stood before you, and its appearance was frightening. 32The head of this image was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its middle and thighs of bronze, 33its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. 34As you looked, a stone was cut out by no human hand, and it struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold, all together were broken in pieces, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, so that not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

1 Corinthians 1:2020Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?Daniel 2:1-19, 31-351 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. 2Then the king commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be summoned to tell the king his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king. 3And the king said to them, “I had a dream, and my spirit is troubled to know the dream.” 4Then the Chaldeans said to the king in Aramaic, “O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.” 5The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, “The word from me is firm: if you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you shall be torn limb from limb, and your houses shall be laid in ruins. 6But if you show the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. Therefore show me the dream and its interpretation.” 7They answered a second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation.” 8The king answered and said, “I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm— 9if you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.” 10The Chaldeans answered the king and said, “There is not a man on earth who can meet the king's demand, for no great and powerful king has asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or Chaldean. 11The thing that the king asks is difficult, and no one can show it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”12Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. 13So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them. 14Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. 15He declared to Arioch, the king's captain, “Why is the decree of the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. 16And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.17Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.31 “You saw, O king, and behold, a great image. This image, mighty and of exceeding brightness, stood before you, and its appearance was frightening. 32The head of this image was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its middle and thighs of bronze, 33its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. 34As you looked, a stone was cut out by no human hand, and it struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold, all together were broken in pieces, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, so that not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

Pastor Chris Cobble | Denia Community Church - Denton, TX | deniachurch.com

Psalm 19:9–14 brings the psalm to its close as the psalmist moves from the character of God's law to personal petition, acknowledging both the perfection of divine revelation and the depths of human sinfulness. This sermon examines the psalmist's response to that revelation — his recognition of sin's subtlety, his plea for preservation from presumptuous transgression, and his final consecration of speech and meditation to the Lord. Main points: - the character and value of God's revealed law (vv. 9–11) - the confession of secret and hidden faults (v. 12) - the petition for preservation from presumptuous sins (v. 13) - the consecration of word and heart to God as strength and Redeemer (v. 14) Scripture references: - Psalms 19:1-14; 119 - Romans 7:7-25 - James 3:1-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-19-the-psalmists-contemplation-on-the-revelation-3 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A single phrase can light the fuse on half the Catholic internet, and we're watching it happen again. We start with the behind-the-scenes fallout in Catholic media as friendships fracture, platforms rebrand, and old “trad movement” alliances look shakier by the week. The bigger question we keep coming back to is what all this conflict does to regular Catholics trying to hold the faith without getting dragged into constant faction warfare.Then we dig into the real flashpoint: new talk around Nostra Aetate, Vatican II, and the claim that God's covenant with the Jewish people is “irrevocable,” paired with the insistence that Christ is the one and only Redeemer. We wrestle with how Catholics should read that language, how Romans 11 gets invoked, and why unclear wording fuels suspicion, bad arguments, and endless online escalation. We also talk about the pressure-cooker created by modern rhetoric, where people fear labels more than they fear confusion, and where “interreligious dialogue” sometimes gets treated as a substitute for straightforward Catholic evangelization.One of the most powerful moments comes from a viral clip at a Novus Ordo Mass: a priest appears physically shaken, struggling with the chalice, and overwhelmed as he prays. We take it seriously as a reminder of Eucharistic faith, the weight of sin, and the danger of letting our hearts grow cold, especially when our first instinct is to sneer instead of to pray.If you care about Catholic theology, Catholic Jewish relations, Vatican II debates, and the future of online Catholic media, you'll find plenty to wrestle with here. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs a calmer take, and leave a review with your biggest question from the conversation.Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

Job's friends are insulted that he would reject their wisdom, especially because they are drawing their conclusions from that which was commonly assumed by the culture and by their ancestors. Job wants to find comfort and consolation from his friends, but they continue to make a case against him. In an earlier speech, Job spoke of God's justice, but as he responds to his friend Zophar, we can see that he struggles, like many of us, to understand why the wicked are allowed to flourish while the righteous perish. Even if Job goes to the grave, he remembers that his Redeemer lives, and will testify over his grave on his behalf.Job 18 - 1:13 . Job 19 - 4:08 . Job 20 - 8:28 . Job 21 - 13:03 . Job 22 - 17:46 . Isaiah 29 - 21:17 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org