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You can get some free handouts about Joseph, Abraham, Adam, and Melchizedek as symbols of Christ at our Patreon website. You can also gain access to a huge amount of fantastic and meaningful content by joining there. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and join today!We would also love for you to experience The Redeemer with Jenny Oaks Baker. Go to jennyoaksbaker.com to learn more.In this episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner explore many elements of the Joseph story. They investigate Joseph's character and what we can learn from that, and they look at what it teaches us about the nature of Jehovah and how we can all work with Him. Kerry also spends time helping us learn about Jehovah/Christ by looking at both Joseph as a symbol of Christ and Judah as symbol, and how God can change us all and how we need to let God change us. Finally, Kerry and Rabbi Jarod Grover discuss the blessings pronounced on the tribes, and they come to a surprising conclusion about Ephraim. In our Patreon content Kerry and Joshua Matson discuss each of the blessings of the tribes and what it means for a Latter-day Saint.We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 17 and the Book of Esther For BibleInTen.com – By DH – 14th March 2026 Welcome back to Bible in Ten. Today we come to Matthew 17, and in this series that leads us naturally to Book 17 of the Old Testament: Esther. And with an explanation of the overall pictorial contents of Matthew 17 provided in the previous episode, Matthew chapter 17 becomes much clearer and in this supplementary episode, we will see how Esther strengthens it as a supporting witness. Esther is not just a story about Jewish survival in Persia.  Esther is a book about the Lord hidden from open view, but still directing all things toward redemption. The book exists not mainly to magnify the Jews, but to show the unseen faithfulness of God in preserving them for the sake of His promises and ultimately for the sake of the Redeemer, the true subject of Scripture. The Esther Bible Study available on the Superior Word develops the following pictures: Ahasuerus pictures God, the ruler over the world. Vashti pictures disobedience and loss of access to the throne. Esther pictures the Gospel, especially in her mediating role before the king. Haman pictures Law, even law bringing wrath and death. Mordecai pictures Christ: hidden at first, then honored, then exalted, then clothed with authority, then writing with full power, then sending letters of peace and truth, and finally having his greatness recorded through all the realm. That makes Esther a strong support for what Matthew 17 is picturing. 1) “After six days” — the approach to kingdom rest Matthew 17 begins, “after six days.”  As was said this points toward the six-thousand-year course of man's time before the seventh-day rest, the millennial kingdom. Esther supports this by opening in a royal setting already marked by splendor, order, and throne-rule. Shushan is treated almost like a paradise-throne setting, and Ahasuerus is taken as picturing the divine throne-rule itself. So both chapters begin not with chaos, but with the king and the court already in view. 2) Christ revealed in glory before a select company On the mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. That is the hidden unveiling of the King before His glory is openly seen by all. Esther supports this pattern through hiddenness before manifestation. The whole book works by concealed identity, concealed movements, and God working in the background long before the reversal appears.  The Lord is not named openly in Esther, yet He is there, hidden, moving everything toward the appointed outcome. So Matthew 17's select-company glory scene sits very comfortably beside Esther's hidden-providence structure. 3) Moses and Elijah testify that all prior revelation converges on Christ Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus, but not as equals. They are witnesses. That fits Esther's Christ structure too. The whole book drives toward one central exalted figure: not Vashti, not Haman, not even Esther by herself, but finally Mordecai in exaltation. And Mordecai is clearly picturing Christ Jesus, the one advanced to authority by the king. So just as Matthew 17 narrows the law and prophets toward Christ, Esther narrows all of its movements toward the greatness of Mordecai, a picture of the greatness of Christ. 4) “Hear Him” and “Jesus only” This is the heart of Matthew 17. The Father says, “Hear Him,” and the disciples then see “Jesus only.” That fits Esther, because Esther repeatedly moves the reader away from outward structures and toward the one through whom life and deliverance actually come. Esther is a picture of the beautiful Gospel message, but Mordecai is the Christ figure who ends up invested with the king's authority and acting with the signet.  The signet granted to Mordecai pictures the authority of Christ. So if Matthew 17 says, in effect, “Hear Him”, Esther says in its own symbolic way: the decisive authority now rests with the Christ-figure who bears the king's signet. 5) Hidden glory must wait for resurrection-grounded disclosure Jesus tells them not to publicise the vision until after resurrection. Again, Esther supports this because Esther is a book of timed disclosure. Esther conceals her identity, Mordecai watches from outside, and the hidden plan only comes into the open at the appointed hour. The Lord is working behind the scenes and the book's whole structure depends on that hiddenness. So Matthew 17 and Esther both teach: that public revelation comes only when the right moment arrives. 6) Elijah / restoration and Israel's future turning Matthew 17 speaks of Elijah in two ways at once: John the Baptist has already fulfilled an Elijah-like role, but Jesus' wording also leaves a still-future restoration role in view. Esther also supports a future restoration by showing that the covenant people are threatened but not discarded. Esther is treated as a book of redemptive history in which the Jews are preserved because God's promises to them stand, and because the Messiah must come and return in connection with them. Esther strengthens the Matthew 17 reading that Israel is not finally cast off. God is not finished with Israel chiefly through Jesus' future-tense words about Elijah restoring all things, and then reinforced through the picture of Israel's healing and restored sonship later in the chapter.” Though threatened and with God's face hidden from open view, they are brought through to preservation, mourning, reversal, and future blessing 7) The afflicted boy and Israel's incurable condition The Matthew 17 explanation treats the afflicted boy as picturing Israel in its historical condition: wounded, unstable, and untreatable by human means. Esther strongly confirms that pattern. The Jews stand under a decree of destruction that has to be properly and purposefully dealt with. Haman, picturing Law, has issued a death-word, and the people are trapped unless royal intervention occurs. In Matthew 17 the boy is incurable by the disciples. IN Esther the Jews are doomed under an irreversible decree. In both: the people cannot heal or save themselves. 8) Christ alone intervenes to heal and deliver In Matthew 17, Jesus heals what the disciples could not. In Esther, the same pattern appears through the Mordecai-Christ picture and the Esther-Gospel mediation. Matthew 17 pictures Israel's future restoration, healing, and restored sonship through Christ. The book of Esther supports that pattern by showing that although the first decree of death cannot be revoked, a new decree can be issued through Mordecai's royal authority that brings life to the threatened people. The old word of death cannot simply be revoked, but another word can be issued which grants life. That second word comes through Esther and Mordecai, and the edict issued by Mordecai is explicitly treated as a picture of the New Covenant. Mordecai, picturing Christ, receives the signet, acts with royal authority, and sends out the saving word. Thus Esther is supportive of Matthew 17's portrayal of Messiah Himself being the one who intervenes. 9) The cross remains central IN Matthew 17 Jesus speaks of betrayal, death, and resurrection. A portion of the notes by CG on this from Esther chapter 10 bear repeating:   Haman pictures Law, but Christ actually died. It was Christ who was nailed to the cross, and so in type and picture, Christ became our Haman, our Man under Law, if you will. It is no different at all than Christ equating Himself with the serpent on the pole in John 3:14, or Paul saying that God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us.    In the death of His body, the law died with Him for all who believe. For all who don't, Law, and thus the enmity, remains. This is where the marvelous symbolism of a very misunderstood passage in the book of John is explained. It says in John 20, “Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself.” Many fanciful explanations have been made up about this, but the truth is revealed in what happened to Haman, when he was taken to be executed... they covered his face. The Law was to die. Christ died in fulfillment of the law. When He arose, the face covering was removed, and carefully folded. It was an intentional act of the Lord showing that the shame of death through Law had been removed for those who trust in Him. The people of Israel, the Jews, even to this day, celebrate Purim, and yet they are celebrating the exact opposite of what they think they are celebrating. They curse Haman, stamp their feet, and howl wildly as his name is read, and yet, he simply pictures Law that they are still under. Until they come to Christ, Haman will continue to come after them to destroy, to be killed, and to be annihilated because of the ministry of death, meaning Law (2 Corinthians 3:7). Why do the Jews celebrate Purim? It is because of what pur signifies. It is a lot, a broken piece, and thus Purim, the plural of pur, signifies broken pieces. Pur means “to break,” “frustrate,” “make ineffectual,” “annul,” “bring to naught.” This is what Christ has done concerning our covenant with death according to Paul – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.   19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Jews cling to the law, but it is Christ who has defeated that enemy. The law is annulled in Christ. This is the message of Purim.   Life Application  There is also a striking present-day echo. In 2026, Purim began on the evening of March 2nd just 2 days after Israel was again in direct conflict with Iran. Just as Haman was also not himself Persian (he was Amalekite who gained influence at the heart of the palace and used imperial power against God's people).  In a similar way,  The Islamic Republic of Iran's rulers are militant usurpers who seized control of the land of Persia in 1979 and have held the nation in bondage ever since. Even the recent reports and speculation about Israeli intelligence using covert medical cover—dentists, hidden tracking, to coordinate a sudden destruction on the Supreme Leader —carry an Esther-like atmosphere.    Just for fun check out the link to a stop motion lego video about this by “Stop Motion Sam”! The deeper parallel is the same: the enemy appears secure, the plot seems advanced, yet unseen movements are already in motion, and when the appointed moment comes, the reversal is sudden.

Discover how God's providence works through ordinary circumstances to bring extraordinary hope in this powerful exploration of Ruth chapter 2. Learn why nothing in your life is truly random and how God establishes every step you take, even when life feels chaotic and uncertain. This biblical study reveals the beautiful picture of divine appointments disguised as chance encounters, showing how God orchestrated Ruth's meeting with Boaz in ways that changed her destiny forever. Explore the profound lessons about God's provision for the needy through the ancient gleaning laws and discover how these principles apply to modern life. Uncover the characteristics of biblical masculinity and godly character through Boaz's example. Learn how faith should flavor every facet of life, from workplace culture to personal relationships. Discover what it means to go above and beyond in showing kindness to others and how obedience to God's commands brings blessing even at personal cost. This message explores powerful themes of redemption, grace, and God's faithfulness to those who trust Him. See how Boaz's invitation to Ruth to share bread and wine at his table points to Christ's invitation to feast on His grace at the communion table. Understand the beautiful parallel between earthly kinsman-redeemers and Jesus as our ultimate Redeemer. Perfect for anyone seeking hope in difficult circumstances, understanding God's providence, or looking for biblical principles about faith, character, and redemption. Whether you're facing uncertainty, need encouragement about God's care, or want to grow in godly character, this message offers practical wisdom and spiritual insight. Key topics covered include divine providence, biblical masculinity, God's provision for the poor, redemption theology, grace and communion symbolism, and practical faith application. Discover how God notices and rewards faithfulness and learn to trust His sovereign plan even when circumstances seem random or challenging.

Share a commentWhat if the songs we sing are not warm-ups but lifelines? We explore how Scripture set to melody shapes what we believe, steadying us when prayers feel stuck and counsel runs cold. Starting with Martin Luther's bold move to give ordinary people hymns in their own language, we look at how congregational singing became a school for the soul—teaching doctrine, forming desire, and preparing courage for hard days.From there, we step into a dim room on Brook Street where a weary, indebted, and partially paralyzed George Frideric Handel opened a dust-covered packet of Bible verses and began to write again. In twenty-two tireless days, tears on his face and pages everywhere, he composed Messiah. The engine beneath that revival of purpose was an ancient confession from Job 19: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” We unpack why those words carried Handel and still carry us: the certainty of faith, the personal grip of “my Redeemer,” the living foundation of resurrection, the anticipation of Christ standing upon the earth, and the expectation that our own eyes will behold God.Along the way, we contrast Bildad's harsh verdicts with Job's stubborn hope, connect Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 to the thunder of the Hallelujah Chorus, and show how worship rehearses the future reign of Christ. If music is the handmaiden of theology, then the right songs are not background—they are formation. You'll leave with a renewed vision for why we sing, how to choose lyrics that tell the truth, and what it means to let melody carry faith into Monday.If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs courage, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review telling us the lyric that has held you steady.Support the show

Bro. Jeff Fugate preached a message entitled “My Redeemer Liveth" during the Tuesday Morning service of the 41st Annual National Pastors' & Workers' Conference in Santa Clara, California. Find more information and watch all the services at http://nvbc.org/pc/ (a ministry of North Valley Baptist Church, Dr. Jack Trieber, Pastor)

Share a commentWhat if the songs we sing are not warm-ups but lifelines? We explore how Scripture set to melody shapes what we believe, steadying us when prayers feel stuck and counsel runs cold. Starting with Martin Luther's bold move to give ordinary people hymns in their own language, we look at how congregational singing became a school for the soul—teaching doctrine, forming desire, and preparing courage for hard days.From there, we step into a dim room on Brook Street where a weary, indebted, and partially paralyzed George Frideric Handel opened a dust-covered packet of Bible verses and began to write again. In twenty-two tireless days, tears on his face and pages everywhere, he composed Messiah. The engine beneath that revival of purpose was an ancient confession from Job 19: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” We unpack why those words carried Handel and still carry us: the certainty of faith, the personal grip of “my Redeemer,” the living foundation of resurrection, the anticipation of Christ standing upon the earth, and the expectation that our own eyes will behold God.Along the way, we contrast Bildad's harsh verdicts with Job's stubborn hope, connect Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 to the thunder of the Hallelujah Chorus, and show how worship rehearses the future reign of Christ. If music is the handmaiden of theology, then the right songs are not background—they are formation. You'll leave with a renewed vision for why we sing, how to choose lyrics that tell the truth, and what it means to let melody carry faith into Monday.If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs courage, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review telling us the lyric that has held you steady.Support the show

Relationship Issues? Romans 1:16-32 and John 4:5-26, 39-42 The Third Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 8, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

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Jenny Oaks Baker is a nationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated violinist celebrated for her soulful, faith-centered performances. She joins David Osmond to reflect on her musical journey, motherhood, and the personal experiences that have shaped her career. Don't miss her upcoming production, The Redeemer, touring throughout the West this spring. Kari, Brooke, David, Elora and Jennifer host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on all social media platforms @kutvfreshliving and watch our show on YouTube.

John 20:31-21:2531...but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.1After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.4Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. 7That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 8The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.9When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. 12Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. 14This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.15When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19(This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”20Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” 23 So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?”24This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.25Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.

The Rest of the KingMark 2:23-3:6Jason Suddeth, Teaching Elder

The Rest of the KingMark 2:23-3:6Rev. Eric McKiddie

We have fantastic extra content for you that you will love on our Patreon Website / enlightenedgeedu . Please join us there so that you can participate in our in-depth lessons. This week we will use footage and maps and pictures to help the story become real as we learn lessons from the text. Join us for our Palm Sunday walk. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567692857885760/ . Also check out the performance of The Redeemer by Jenny Oaks Baker at https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/. In this episode Kerry records in Egypt at the site of the canal that tradition says Joseph built as part of the seven years of plenty. He shows and explains some Egyptian elements from the Joseph Story. Then Kerry and his wife Julianne walk along the Nile as they explore some of the elements of the Joseph story that are applicable to all of us. Then Kerry dives into the Judah and Tamar story to help us see why it is there, to understand it in its original ancient context, and how it will help us understand Christ and many other things we will encounter later in our Old Testament reading. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Psalm 141, Luke 6:43-45 The Rev. Dan Marotta

Second Sunday in Lent - Church Service @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS

Go to sermon webpage: THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Main Idea. God graciously provides covering for his destitute people through a worthy redeemer. 1. A destitute woman (Ruth) Three aspects of Ruth's destitution: - She is a foreigner (vv.2,6,10,21). - She is poor (v.2). - She is a widow (vulnerable). 2. A worthy redeemer (Boaz) Five aspects of “why” Boaz is worthy: - He Loves the Laborers in His Field (v.4). - He Obeys the Law of the Lord (v.8). - He Provides Protective Covering (vv.9,15). - He Shows Abundant Generosity (vv.9, 14–16). - He Is a Redeemer (v.20). Takeaways. We need more men like Boaz. We need humble responses like Ruth's (v.10). We need to glean the fields of the Lord. We need a Redeemer.

Ruth 4:13-22

The God Who Guides Generations: Rebekah, Isaac, Jacob—and You (Genesis 24-27) | Apostle D. Todd HarrisonI testify that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the same living God who watches over you today. He is a covenant‑keeping God. He guides families, He directs destinies, and He fulfills promises across generations.I testify that the hand of the Lord was upon Abraham's servant as he found Rebekah, upon Isaac as he received the covenant blessings, and upon Jacob as he was chosen to carry forward the promises of Israel. And that same divine hand is stretched out still—to guide your life, your family, and your future.As a direct witness of Jesus Christ, I testify that He is the promised Seed through whom all nations of the earth are blessed. He is the fulfillment of every covenant, the Redeemer of every soul, and the One who writes our names in the Book of Life.I bless you to feel His guidance.I bless you to trust in His timing.I bless you with the courage to walk in His covenant path.I bless you that His promises will be fulfilled in you and in your posterity.In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.D. Todd Harrison, Apostle of Jesus ChristJesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsYear Seven of Global Apostolic MinistryCalled Directly by Jesus Christ (after the manner of the Apostle Paul - Galatians 1:1)The Most‑Followed LDS Religious Leader on Facebook (1 Corinthians 9:1–3)

WHAM! puts the Redeemer in the mirror as we speed forward to the return  of an old favourite, and the end of some flawed greatness 

Send a textEver been shut down by “you don't understand the context”? We open with that cultural reflex and pull it apart, showing how appeals to context can clarify truth—or quietly silence it. From there we step into the furnace of Job, where Zophar's confident theology turns into a blade. He calls Job's life a dream that vanishes at waking, flips “joy comes in the morning” into a sentence of judgment, and even drags Job's children into the indictment. The result is a masterclass in how correct ideas can be misused when aimed at the wrong heart.We also wrestle with Jesus' words in John 8:44—Satan as a liar and murderer “from the beginning”—and what that reveals about the origin of evil and the moral landscape of Genesis. Along the way we challenge inherited systems and easy answers, sharing how real growth often means unlearning what we assumed was settled. Several of us admit the hard truth: sometimes we have kicked people when they were down, taking a secret pleasure in being right instead of being loving. That confession reframes the entire debate. Why do we prefer to explain another person's suffering rather than sit with them in it?Through Job's resilience we see what endures when accusations fly: a longing to see the Redeemer and a faith that won't break under scorn. We talk practical comfort—listening before lecturing, praying before pronouncing—and warn how certainty can become cruelty when humility is missing. If you've ever been on either side of that moment, this conversation will challenge your instincts and steady your soul.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs real comfort, and leave a review with one takeaway you'll practice this week.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textPower dazzles when it climbs fast, but Scripture keeps asking what holds it up. We open with a gut-check on loyalty—pray for the nation, yes, but don't mistake it for home—and name the modern pull to worship politicians and celebrate celebrity as if either could save us. From there we step into Job, listening as Zophar sketches the wicked whose glory seems to touch the clouds, only to vanish in a breath. It's a portrait we recognize today: talent crowned as virtue, charisma confused for calling, and success read as proof of righteousness.We then hold that image next to Isaiah 14, where the taunt against the king of Tyre exposes the lie of self-exaltation. This is where we slow down, open the text, and confront a widespread assumption: the lone appearance of the term “Lucifer” addresses a human ruler, not Satan. That correction isn't just trivia; it's a call to be careful readers who refuse to trade Scripture for slogans. When we get sloppy with the easy stuff, we grow vulnerable to anyone who speaks confidently while saying little that is true.With that lens, we track how counterfeit light works. Satan masquerades as an angel of light, and our age makes it easy to mistake the glow of attention for the grace of God. We talk about Babel as a blueprint for self-worship, about friends who arrive as helpers but feed on someone's fall, and about the way Job's friends use half-true wisdom to press a false verdict. The thread through it all is simple and searching: no height is secure unless it is built by righteousness, and no critique is safe unless it bows to God's sovereignty.What sets us free is the confession Job anchors everything to: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” The true Morning Star does not posture; He descends, serves, and raises the humble. That is the light children of light follow—steady when fame flickers, strong when headlines shout. If this episode sharpened your thinking or nudged you back to the text, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with one belief you're ready to fact-check against Scripture.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textA cry from the world's oldest book still shakes the ground: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” We open Job 19 and follow that confession to its striking claims—embodied resurrection, a living Redeemer who will stand on the earth, and a latter day that gathers justice, judgment, and joy into one unmistakable moment. Along the way, we probe what “Redeemer” means in its ancient legal frame—kinship, rescue, and vindication—and why Job insists he will see God with his own eyes, not as a metaphor but as a human being raised to life.We also take on a debated timeline. If some charts propose a pre‑tribulation rapture where Christ descends but never touches down, how does that square with Job's horizon? Job's hope seems fixed on the day the Redeemer stands here, not on an interim visit. We test texts, weigh assumptions, and ask whether multiplying comings blurs the clear edge of Christian expectation: one appearing that raises the dead and rights the scales. The goal is not point‑scoring but clarity, honesty, and a sturdier hope.Finally, we listen to Job's warning to his friends: be wary of persecution disguised as counsel, because judgment belongs to God. That ethical note grounds the theology—real people, real bodies, real accountability. If you care about biblical theology, resurrection hope, and how end‑times views shape everyday faith, this conversation is for you. Share your perspective, send us your best arguments, and help sharpen the dialogue. If this episode challenged or encouraged you, follow the show, leave a review, and pass it to a friend who loves hard questions.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Can't Get There From Here John 3:1-16 The Second Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 1, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

The King's ForgivenessMark 2:1-12Rev. Eric McKiddie

The King's ForgivenessMark 2:1-12Rev. Bill McCutchen

Send a textWhat if the sacrifices everyone assumes “temporarily covered sin” never worked at all? We dig into Hebrews to show why the blood of bulls and goats could never remove sin and how Christ's once-for-all atonement actually satisfies God's justice for His people. That single shift changes how we read the Old Testament, how we think about assurance, and how we share the gospel without softening its edges.From there we face the hard questions with care. Why does wrath remain for those outside Christ, and how do we speak about judgment without losing love? We talk about the tears of this life—grieving our sin, feeling the weight of suffering, longing for others' salvation—and why those tears belong to this age, not the next. The promise of God wiping away every tear is not poetic veneer; it is a concrete pledge that joy will outlast sorrow, that holiness will outshine the darkness we battle daily.We also explore what happens between death and resurrection. Are believers conscious with the Lord? We lean on the Mount of Transfiguration as a scriptural anchor, showing Moses and Elijah present and recognized, yet not in glorified bodies. This leads to a practical, biblical look at “translation” and the term many call the rapture. Rather than fixating on timelines, we center on transformation: being “snatched away” into incorruption when mortal puts on immortality. It's a hope sturdy enough for grief and bright enough for courage.If you value theology that steadies the heart and clears the fog, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with a friend who's wrestling with assurance or end-times confusion, and leave a rating and review so others can find it. Your support helps more people anchor their hope in Christ alone.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textA man stripped of comfort says something wild and solid: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” We follow that ancient cry from Job into the marrow of Christian hope—why Christ, not comfort, becomes the anchor when approval fades, plans stall, and grief sits close. We talk about strength made perfect in weakness, not as a slogan but as a survival truth that has carried believers when every human prop failed.From there we open the word redeemer and find a kinsman who steps in, pays the price, and brings us home. Romans 5 sharpens the logic: if one man's disobedience broke the world, one man's obedience can set it right. That lens prepares us for the heartbeat of the episode—Job 19:26—where worms, dust, and grave do not get the last word. We press the text slowly and insist it means what it says: a real, bodily resurrection. Not vapor, not vague comfort, but you raised new, you seeing God in the face of Christ, just as Thomas saw the risen Jesus and crumbled in worship.The tone grows sober as we face Jesus' warning about “the worm that does not die.” We sort through conscience, judgment, and the unending nature of justice without theatrics. The point is not fear-mongering; it's moral clarity. If resurrection is true hope, accountability is true urgency. We call out counterfeit hopes—celebrity religion, thin gospels, and systems that borrow Jesus' name but not his truth—and we return to first principles: who Christ is, what he has done, and why only a living Redeemer can carry us through death.If you've felt alienated, if you've wondered whether faith is wishful thinking, or if you're hungry for a hope that outlasts the grave, this conversation is for you. Press play, share it with a friend who needs sturdy hope today, and then tell us: what part reshaped how you see resurrection and justice? Subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week as we keep pursuing truth with grace.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textA man at rock bottom makes the boldest claim in the book: “My Redeemer lives.” We follow Job's words to their source and discover why this line is more than comfort language; it's a blueprint for assurance. Stripped of status, friends, and dignity, Job names not a concept but a person—Redeemer—and that choice unlocks the heart of biblical hope, the seal of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of final vindication.We dig into what “indwelt by the Spirit” means across the Old and New Testaments, and why references to the Spirit “coming upon” someone point to special empowerment rather than absence of indwelling. That clarity helps us see how Job could know what only God reveals, much like Peter's confession that came by revelation, not rumor. From there, we track one gospel through Scripture: Abraham believed and was counted righteous; believers today stand on the same ground. Rituals like water baptism matter as joyful obedience, but they don't replace the sufficiency of grace through faith or the Spirit's seal as a pledge of our inheritance.At the center is the kinsman redeemer—family language that explains Christ's mission and our assurance. The Redeemer shares our nature, pays the price, restores the inheritance, and will stand on the earth to judge and to vindicate. We unpack effectual redemption and the unity of the Father, Son, and Spirit, showing why salvation that begins with God must finish with God. Job's journey becomes a pattern for us: despair can give way to declaration when the Spirit lifts our eyes to what is sure. If you've wondered how to hold your faith when everything else slips, let Job's words lead you back to a living Redeemer and a sealed hope.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a review telling us where your own “despair to declaration” moment began.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textEver wished your side of the story could be carved in stone? We sit with Job's cry, “Oh that my words were written,” and follow his journey from raw lament to a bold confession: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” What begins as a plea for a permanent record becomes a doorway into the power of Scripture, the reality of vindication, and the kind of hope that can only come from a living Redeemer who will stand at the end.We explore why Job longs for words “graven with an iron pen,” and what that reveals about our shared hunger for a trustworthy witness when people misread our motives and moments. The conversation unfolds into a rich look at the sufficiency of Scripture—how the Word functions as a stable authority, a lamp in dark seasons, and a public testimony that outlasts gossip, trends, and time. Along the way, we wrestle with the pull of spiritual spectacle and make a case for slow, durable faith formed by study, prayer, and honest community.At the center is Job 19:25–27, a gospel seed that holds together personal faith, future hope, and embodied redemption. We unpack the kinsman-redeemer theme, the promise that the Redeemer will stand on the earth, and the stunning expectation to “see God” in the flesh. If you've felt unheard, wronged, or weary, this episode offers a path to steadiness: let truth be inscribed, let the Word be your appeal, and fix your heart on the Redeemer who lives, who will make all things plain, and who will not fail you.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a quick review to help others find these conversations. Your support helps more listeners discover a hope that holds.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textWhat happens when a suffering friend meets a confident accuser? We open Job 19 and sit with a raw, unsettling question: why do people add weight to a soul already under God's heavy hand? Job's plea—“Have pity on me, for the hand of God has touched me”—cuts through easy answers and forces us to reckon with sovereignty, compassion, and the limits of our insight.We trace Job's isolation line by line, then examine the turning point where he appeals for mercy rather than defense. From there, we explore a hard truth with freeing power: affliction is not random. If God ordains our steps, then the role of friends is not to play judge but to embody mercy. That shift reframes spiritual care. Instead of assuming secret sin, we learn to listen, to ask careful questions, and to season our counsel with grace. We show why doubling someone's burden—like Pharaoh stripping straw from the Israelites—betrays both wisdom and love, and how a “physician” posture can restore dignity, clarity, and hope.Along the way, we talk about the throne of the heart and the subtle temptation to sit on someone else's. Proximity to truth is not permission to pronounce verdicts; only Christ rules the conscience. We reflect on Job's longing for his words to be written and graven in stone, a timeless picture of a sufferer seeking honest remembrance rather than rumor. You'll leave with practical handles for walking with afflicted friends: slow down, refuse suspicion's shortcuts, remember God's providence, and choose mercy over mastery. If you've been wounded by misguided counsel—or fear becoming that friend—this conversation offers both caution and comfort.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs gentler counsel, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so others can find it too.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

It's Monday, March 2, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus United States and Israel bombed Iran The long-simmering threat of conflict between Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran erupted Saturday morning as the United States and Israel launched sweeping airstrikes against Iran, reports NBC News. The launch of “Operation Epic Fury” followed months of heated rhetoric and repeated warnings from President Trump about military intervention in Iran. U.S. and partner forces struck multiple targets, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields. Not only was Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, but so was his top security adviser, his chief military secretary, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, the Defense Minister, the Head of Iranian military intelligence, and former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, reports Axios and Israel National News. Trump: We will destroy Iran's “wicked, radical dictatorship” In an 8-minute address to America, President Donald Trump explained why he believed the attack on Iran was necessary. TRUMP: “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime. For 47 years, the Iranian regime has chanted ‘Death to America' and waged an unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States, our troops, and the innocent people in many, many countries.” The president laid out the litany of Iranian attacks from the 1979 U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis in which dozens of Americans were taken hostage for 444 days and the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut that killed 241 soldiers to the attack on the U.S.S. Cole in 2000, the killing of U.S. soldiers in Iraq, and the Iranian-funded attack on Israel through Hamas on October 7, 2023. TRUMP: “For these reasons, the United States military is undertaking a massive and ongoing operation to prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests. We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally obliterated. We're going to annihilate their navy. We're going to ensure that the region's terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region or the world.” Isaiah 10:1-2 says, “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless.” President Trump expressed concern for the safety of U.S. soldiers. TRUMP: “The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties. That often happens in war. We pray for every service member as they selflessly risk their lives to ensure that Americans, and our children, will never be threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran. We ask God to protect all of our heroes in harm's way. And we trust that with His help, the men and women of the armed forces will prevail.” Sadly, three U.S. service members have been killed in action, as part of the Trump administration's “Operation Epic Fury,” reports NewsNation.com. Iranians celebrating in the streets Anti-regime protesters in southern Iran tore down a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in celebration of his death on Saturday, reports The Telegraph. In Tehran, loud cheers echoed from rooftops and through the streets.   Listen. (audio of Iranians celebrating) Celebratory music played, car horns honked and fireworks were set off in parts of the capital at around 11pm local time. They were joined by Iranians across the world who celebrated the Supreme Leader's downfall after he was killed in a barrage of US and Israeli missile strikes early on Saturday morning. Senator Ted Cruz: Bombing Iran is “single most important decision of [Trump's] presidency” Appearing on CBS' Face the Nation, Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas applauded President Trump's decision to bomb Iran. CRUZ: “President Trump's decision to launch this decisive action against Iran is the single most important decision of his presidency. He is taking this action because the government of Iran is a profound and malign influence. “They have been the leading state sponsor of terrorism for 47 years. They have, over that time, killed nearly 1,000 Americans. They provide more than 90% of the funding for Hamas. They provide more than 90% of the funding for Hezbollah, the Iranian Ayatollah, was, until yesterday, actively trying to murder the President of the United States, Donald J Trump.” Senator Lindsey Graham: “The mothership of terrorism is about to go down!” Appearing on Fox & Friends, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was grateful the American people re-elected President Trump in 2024. GRAHAM: “My feeling today is that I'm very glad that President Trump won and Kamala Harris lost. Unfortunately, the modern Democratic Party is pathetic in the face of evil. “The difference between Donald Trump and our Democratic colleagues, he's common sense. He understands the world. He's of the mindset that the Ayatollah is Hitler in a robe, wearing a turban; that he's not capable of changing his ways. “Donald Trump does not get us entangled in forever wars, but he sure stands up to the bad guys, and he makes us safer. This is the most consequential decision any President has made since 1979.” Senator Graham predicted a major re-set in the Middle East because of “Operation Epic Fury.” GRAHAM: “If the regime falls, I think Saudi Arabia, the keeper of the holy mosque and Mecca and Medina, the center of Islam, will go back to the table to try to do peace with Israel. We were close before, before October the seventh. October the seventh was designed to stop normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. “I think when this regime collapses, we'll be back at the table of normalization. If Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel it will be the biggest change in 1,000 years in the history of the MidEast. If this regime falls -- Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis terrorist network supported by Iran -- will collapse, slowly but surely. “The mothership of terrorism is about to go down. There's a new dawn coming in the Mideast.” Mass shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead and 14 wounded Three people are dead and 14 have been injured after a mass shooting at a popular bar along West Sixth Street in downtown Austin, Texas during the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, reports the San Antonio Express-News. The shooting took place at Buford's, a popular bar along the West Sixth Street entertainment strip. Anniversary of John Wesley's death And finally, John Wesley, the English evangelist, who was a principal leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism, died at the age of 87 on this day, March 2nd in 1791. Wesley placed his faith in Christ on May 24, 1738. Referring to our Savior Jesus Christ, Luke wrote in Acts 4:12, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” In his early ministry years, Wesley was barred from preaching in many parish churches and the Methodists were persecuted. Under Wesley's direction, Methodists became leaders in many social issues of the day, including the abolition of slavery. He became known for the Wesley Covenant Prayer. It says, “I am no longer my own, but Thine. Put me to what Thou wilt, rank me with whom Thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed for Thee or laid aside for Thee, exalted for Thee or brought low for Thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to Thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Thou art mine, and I am Thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on Earth, let it be ratified in Heaven. Amen.” Wesley wrote hymns including “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing.” “O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace! My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the Earth abroad the honors of Thy name.” John Wesley became widely respected, and by the end of his life, was described as "the best-loved man in England.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Luke 22:31-34, 39-46, 54-6231“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”39And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62And he went out and wept bitterly.

In this message, Pastor Marco concludes the book of Ruth by showing how God finishes the story through Naomi, Ruth, and Obed. God heals what pain has marked, honors quiet faithfulness, and brings redemption that reaches beyond one generation. Ultimately, Ruth's story points us to Jesus—the greater Redeemer, reminding us that even when God feels silent, He is still faithfully at work.

So God is calling us to rest. And He's calling us to bring rest to our house. So we're resting together? What does that look like in real life? 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://pushpay.com/g/redeemerchurchrockwall

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/

Living on God's Standard TimeIn science, global coordination depends on standards—UTC for time, strict conventions for meteorological data, and universal frameworks that keep the world in sync. But there is a greater, unchanging standard that governs all creation, and it is found in the Word of God.In this episode, we explore Isaiah 59, where Scripture declares: “So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun… When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” This is not poetic imagery alone—this is God revealing that He has established a spiritual standard across the earth. A covenant standard. A time standard. A truth standard.We are living on God's standard time, aligned to His prophetic clock in these end times and last days. And when the enemy rushes in, that divine standard—His Word—pushes back the darkness. It equips. It defends. It drives the enemy to flight.In this episode, you'll be encouraged and reminded:Do not disarm yourself in this warfare.God's Word is your standard, your truth, and your life.The Redeemer has come—and is coming again.Join us as we call upon Jesus, stand firm in Scripture, and watch God reveal Himself in powerful ways across the earth.Even so, come, Lord Jesus.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Ruth is being redeemed by Boaz in a seal of public display. Redeemed people are claimed people. And from redemption comes an overflow of joy. Christians today are to rejoice in the joy of their salvation and share the hope they have received from their Redeemer to the world.

Joel 2:12-13; Matthew 6:21 The Rev. Dan Marotta

First Sunday in Lent - Church Service @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS

Go to sermon webpage: EYES TO SEE

Ruth 4:1-10

Do you not love the broad, deep, clear promises and patterns of God's word? The ones that speak with simplicity and sufficiency to every situation? Here is a wonderful example: "O Lord, be gracious to us; we have waited for you. Be their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble" (Is 33:2). This prayer gives us a comprehensive request for the tender mercies of a faithful God. It reveals an expectant desire, a spirit of faith and hope because of who God is—we are waiting for Christ to show his hand. Then it expresses our perpetual dependence, our reliance on our Redeemer all our days and in the worst of days, to defend and deliver all who call upon him.

Today we're stepping into Psalm 31 and Isaiah 59; two passages that meet us in moments when it feels like God is distant and the world feels broken. Psalm 31 is a cry of trust in the middle of distress, declaring, ‘Into Your hands I commit my spirit.' Isaiah 59 confronts the reality that sin creates separation; not because God is weak, but because our choices build walls. Yet even there, God steps in as Redeemer. If you've ever wrestled with silence from heaven or longed for restoration, this episode reminds us that trust and repentance open the door for God to move. Let's dive in.As always be blessed and enjoy.Please follow, like, and share our podcast with a friend or family member!

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. We don't flirt with fire. We don't negotiate with danger. And when it comes to sexual sin, Paul gives only one command: Run. Sprint. Get out fast. Not because you're weak—but because you know what's at stake. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. — 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 Paul doesn't tell you to manage sexual sin. He doesn't tell you to reason with it. He doesn't even tell you to pray near it. He tells you to flee. Why? Because sexual sin cuts deeper. It reshapes your desires. It wounds your soul. It touches the very place where God dwells. And then Paul gives the identity anchor that makes the command make sense: You. Are. Bought. Bought with blood. Bought at full price. Bought out of slavery. Bought into freedom. Jesus didn't shed discount blood to redeem you into discount living. That's why Paul's logic is so sharp: If Christ paid full price, stop selling yourself at bargain rates. You don't belong to sin anymore. You don't belong to your impulses. You don't belong to your past desires. You belong to Christ. And belonging determines behavior. This is why fleeing isn't cowardice—it's courage. It's saying: "I know my worth. I know my calling. I know my Redeemer. I know who paid for me." Every step away from sin is a step toward the Savior who bought you. Every act of fleeing is an act of worship. So glorify God in your body. Run like someone who knows what they're worth. Run like someone who has been bought with priceless blood, not discount blood. DO THIS: Choose one practical step to "flee": delete an app, cut off a pathway to sin, confess to a trusted believer, or move physically away from a tempting environment. ASK THIS: Where have I tried to manage sin instead of fleeing from it? What "bargain-rate" lies have convinced me my body is mine to use however I want? How does remembering the price Jesus paid reshape how I treat my body? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for buying me at the highest cost. Help me flee what destroys my soul and run toward the One who redeemed me. Strengthen my mind, guard my desires, and make my body a place that honors You. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Jesus Paid It All"

Abraham's Greatest Tests: Covenant, Sacrifice, and the God Who Keeps His Promises (Genesis 18-23) | Apostle D. Todd HarrisonI testify that the Bible is a witness of the Living God. The same God who visited Abraham, who promised him a son, who heard his prayers, and who tested his faith, is the God who watches over His children today. His covenants are sure. His promises are certain. His timing is perfect.I testify that Jesus Christ is the Savior through whom all nations of the earth are blessed. He is the Lamb provided by the Father, the Redeemer of mankind, and the Mediator of every covenant. He is Alive Today. He leads His Church. He will return in glory to reign as Lord of lords and King of kings.In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.D. Todd Harrison, Apostle of Jesus ChristJesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsYear Seven of Global Apostolic MinistryCommissioned by Jesus Christ (like the Apostle Paul - Galatians 1:1)The Most‑Followed LDS Religious Leader on Facebook (1 Corinthians 9:1–3)

Send a textWhen a student walked into the office during the pandemic asking whether his father would live long enough for a transplant, it exposed a gap many youth pastors feel but rarely name: we can teach Scripture and organize programs, but do we know how to shepherd teenagers when fear, grief, and uncertainty overwhelm them?We sit down with Dr. Randy Jackson to talk about a gospel-shaped approach to soul care that equips parents as the primary shapers of a teen's faith. We trace his journey from a pandemic crisis to building a practical framework that deepens conversations at home and in small groups and why equipping parents remains the most strategic work in student ministry.This episode offers practical tools for youth pastors, volunteers, and parents who want to move beyond behavior management and into Christ-centered care for the inner lives of teenagers.

Federal Theology Romans 5:12–21 The First Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 22, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

John 17:1-261When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.6“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.20“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”