Podcasts about Resurrection

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  Ezra 5–6; Psalm 138; Luke 16 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is October 3rd, and our readings are Ezra 5–6, Psalm 138, and Luke 16. Ezra brings us back to the rebuilding of the temple. The work that had stalled begins again. Haggai and Zechariah encourage the people, opposition comes, questions are raised, old records are searched, and eventually King Darius confirms the decree of Cyrus. The temple is completed. And God's people celebrate. Psalm 138 gives us David's song of gratitude: "I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart." And then we come to Luke 16, where Jesus speaks about money, faithfulness, and the things that can take possession of our hearts. "You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money." Then Jesus tells a story about two men. One is extraordinarily rich. The other is desperately poor. But something strange happens in the telling. The poor man has a name. Lazarus. The rich man doesn't. One has almost nothing the world values, yet he is known. The other seems to have everything the world values, yet somehow he has lost sight of who he is. Maybe that's the question before us today. What tells you who you are? Your possessions? Your accomplishments? Your reputation? Your failures? Or the God who knows you and calls you by name? TODAY'S DEVOTION The Named and the Nameless He's a rich man with no name. I've always found that interesting. Jesus tells us about a man who lives in luxury. He dresses in expensive purple and fine linen. Every day is a feast. He has wealth. Status. Comfort. Influence. But Jesus never tells us his name. Then outside his gate lies another man. Poor. Hungry. Covered with sores. Longing for scraps from the rich man's table. And Jesus tells us his name. Lazarus. The man whom the world hardly notices is named. The man everyone probably knows is nameless. I think Jesus wants us to notice that. Because the rich man has constructed an identity out of all the things the world tells us matter. Money. Possessions. Status. Comfort. Maybe reputation. But somehow all of it has blinded him. Lazarus has been lying outside his gate. Close enough to see. Close enough to help. But the rich man doesn't really see him. And perhaps even more tragically, he doesn't see himself. He doesn't recognize his own poverty. His own need. His own dependence upon grace. That's one of the dangers of wealth, power, success, and even religion. They can create the illusion that we are self-sufficient. That we don't need anything. That we don't need anyone. That we can build a life substantial enough to give ourselves an identity. But Jesus says: Be careful. You might gain everything and lose sight of who you actually are. And even after death, the rich man's blindness seems to continue. He sees Lazarus beside Abraham, and yet he still seems to imagine Lazarus as someone who should serve him. Send Lazarus to bring me water. Send Lazarus to warn my brothers. He sees Lazarus. But he still doesn't really see him. That's what blindness does. It reduces people to their usefulness to us. But Jesus gives Lazarus a name. Lazarus. It means something like, "God has helped." And that's exactly what happens. The one who had nothing is gathered into the embrace of Abraham. The one who was ignored is seen. The one who was hungry is brought to the table. The one who appeared forgotten is known by name. And maybe that's the good news for us. God knows your name. Before your accomplishments. Before your possessions. Before your reputation. Before your failures. Before all the labels other people have placed upon you. You are known. And your life doesn't come from what you possess. Your life comes from God. Psalm 138 says: "Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble." That's Lazarus. The world may overlook him. God does not. And then Jesus says something at the end of this story that points us toward resurrection. The rich man wants someone to rise from the dead and warn his brothers. Abraham tells him that if they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead. And, of course, we know where Luke's Gospel is going. Someone will rise from the dead. Jesus. The truly Named One. The One who enters our poverty. The One who identifies himself with the hungry, the poor, the excluded, and the forgotten. The One who dies. And the One whom God raises up. Resurrection tells us where true life is found. Not in riches. Not in status. Not in our ability to secure ourselves. Life is found in God. And that life is gift. So maybe the invitation today is simply to let God call you by name. Set aside the identities you've been trying to construct. The successful one. The failure. The wealthy one. The poor one. The important one. The forgotten one. The good Christian. The disappointment. Whatever name the world has given you, let Jesus speak something deeper. You are known. You are seen. You are loved. And then, knowing that we are seen, perhaps we can begin to see the Lazarus lying outside our own gates. The person we've overlooked. The person our comfort has allowed us not to notice. The person who has a name. Because everyone does. That's the kingdom Jesus is revealing. A kingdom where the nameless are named. Where the unseen are seen. Where the hungry are brought to the table. Where the dead are raised. And where our deepest identity is received from the God who knows us completely and loves us still. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we know who we are in Christ. May our eyes be opened to those lying outside our gates. And may we trust the God who raises the dead and calls each of us by name. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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Luke 20Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's parable of the wicked tenants and are comforted by learning in the resurrection we cannot die anymore. Praise the Lord!Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26988The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

"Resurrection isn't about going back to the way things were. It's about going forward into the new thing." Reverend Susan Eaton joins us for such a tender, honest conversation about her new book, Even in Exile, and what it looks like to find hope on the other side of a season that turns your world upside down. LINKS: Freebie: Drive Time Conversations Fruit of the Spirit Download How to Pray God's Word for Your Children Follow Everyday Prayers @millionprayingmoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. A Prayer for When You're in Exile ft. Reverend Susan Eaton Reference: Ezekiel 39:28 Prayer: Father, in unfamiliar places, help my children to feel close to you. Don't forget to pre-order Nicolet Bell's devotional, Everyday Prayers for Moms: Praying God’s Word for Your Children from Newborn to Empty Nest, coming out October 20th. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode explores the Christian claim that Jesus Christ uniquely died for humanity's sins, was buried, and rose again from the dead. Drawing from the bible passages, we examine the biblical accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples, Peter, Paul, James, and more than 500 people. We also consider the significance of these reported eyewitnesses, the transformation of people such as Peter and Paul, and the willingness of early Christians to endure persecution and death while proclaiming that they encountered the risen Christ. We also address the significance of the empty tomb and the claim that Jesus' body was never found.  Ultimately, the episode presents the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the central foundation of the Christian faith. Each person must decide how to respond to the claims of Jesus and belief that salvation is found only through Jesus Christ. For more information about Bill Wiese and Soul Choice Ministries please visit us at: https://soulchoiceministries.org/  You can find more of Bill's teachings at: BillWieseTV-YouTube

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The Justice Department filed a misconduct claim against federal judges in Minnesota for speaking to the press about Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we broke down statewide student test scores released Wednesday. The University of St. Thomas law school is looking back on Operation Metro Surge and how states can hold the federal government accountable when they break the law. Plus, we talked to the journalists behind a new media platform telling stories of the Somali community. And Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey shared the fall forecast. Plus, The Heights movie theater in Columbia Heights is celebrating 100 years of showing everything from classic films to blockbuster hits. The Minnesota Music Minute was “The Resurrection” by Andre Cymone and “This Just In” by Dilly Dally Alley was the Song of the Day.

00:00:00 1 Corinthians 1 – Paul Exhorteth to Unity and Preacheth Christ Crucified00:03:46 1 Corinthians 2 – The Wisdom of God is Revealed by the Spirit00:05:52 1 Corinthians 3 – Christ the Only Foundation and Believers the Temple of God00:08:31 1 Corinthians 4 – The Apostles Servants of Christ and Stewards of the Mysteries00:11:17 1 Corinthians 5 – The Incestuous Person to be Cast Out and Purged00:13:09 1 Corinthians 6 – Lawsuits Avoided and the Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost00:15:46 1 Corinthians 7 – Paul Treateth of Marriage and Virgins00:20:48 1 Corinthians 8 – Of Meats Offered to Idols and Christian Liberty00:22:38 1 Corinthians 9 – The Minister's Support and Paul All Things to All Men00:26:11 1 Corinthians 10 – Sacrifices of Idols to be Avoided and All to God's Glory00:29:52 1 Corinthians 11 – Of Covering Heads and the Lord's Supper00:33:32 1 Corinthians 12 – Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in One Body00:36:56 1 Corinthians 13 – The Excellence and Preeminence of Charity00:38:40 1 Corinthians 14 – Prophecy Preferred to Tongues for Edification00:43:42 1 Corinthians 15 – The Resurrection of Christ and of the Dead00:49:52 1 Corinthians 16 – Collection for the Saints and Final Exhortations

00:00:00 John 1 – The Word Made Flesh and John's Witness00:05:42 John 2 – Water Made Wine and Temple Purified00:08:33 John 3 – Except Ye Be Born Again and God Loved the World00:12:40 John 4 – Living Water at Jacob's Well and Nobleman's Son Healed00:18:54 John 5 – Rise Take Up Thy Bed and Search the Scriptures00:24:32 John 6 – Five Barley Loaves and Bread of Life00:32:43 John 7 – Rivers of Living Water and Never Man Spake Like This Man00:38:08 John 8 – Light of the World and Before Abraham Was I Am00:45:19 John 9 – Whereas I Was Blind Now I See00:50:12 John 10 – The Good Shepherd Giveth His Life for the Sheep00:54:29 John 11 – I Am the Resurrection and Lazarus Come Forth01:00:54 John 12 – Ointment of Spikenard and Hosanna King of Israel01:06:35 John 13 – Towel and Basin and A New Commandment01:11:04 John 14 – I Am the Way the Truth and the Life01:15:09 John 15 – I Am the True Vine and Abide in Me01:18:29 John 16 – The Comforter Will Come and Be of Good Cheer01:22:45 John 17 – High Priestly Prayer and That They All May Be One01:26:19 John 18 – Cup Which My Father Hath Given Me and Art Thou a King01:31:35 John 19 – Crown of Thorns and It Is Finished01:37:08 John 20 – Empty Sepulchre and Blessed Are They That Have Not Seen01:41:17 John 21 – Draught of Fishes and Feed My Sheep

00:00:00 Luke 1 – The Conception of John the Baptist and of Christ00:07:53 Luke 2 – The Birth and Circumcision of Christ00:13:30 Luke 3 – The Preaching and Baptism of John00:18:56 Luke 4 – The Temptation and Fasting of Christ00:23:58 Luke 5 – Christ Teacheth the People Out of the Ship00:28:38 Luke 6 – Christ Chooseth the Twelve Apostles00:34:51 Luke 7 – Christ Raiseth the Widow's Son00:41:10 Luke 8 – Women Minister unto Christ of Their Substance00:48:29 Luke 9 – Christ Sendeth His Apostles to Preach00:55:52 Luke 10 – Christ Sendeth Out the Seventy Disciples01:01:03 Luke 11 – Christ Teacheth to Pray01:07:51 Luke 12 – Christ Preacheth Against Hypocrisy01:14:55 Luke 13 – Christ Preacheth Repentance01:19:18 Luke 14 – Christ Healeth the Dropsy on the Sabbath01:24:29 Luke 15 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Prodigal Son01:28:48 Luke 16 – The Parable of the Unjust Steward and Rich Man01:33:31 Luke 17 – Christ Teacheth to Avoid Offences01:38:22 Luke 18 – The Unjust Judge and the Pharisee01:43:30 Luke 19 – Of Zacchaeus a Publican01:49:27 Luke 20 – Christ Avoucheth His Authority01:55:09 Luke 21 – Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow01:59:43 Luke 22 – The Jews Conspire Against Christ02:07:37 Luke 23 – Jesus Accused Before Pilate and Crucified02:14:01 Luke 24 – The Resurrection of Christ Declared

00:00:00 Matthew 1 – The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Christ00:03:13 Matthew 2 – The Wise Men, Flight into Egypt, and Slaughter of the Innocents00:06:37 Matthew 3 – John Preacheth and Baptizeth Christ00:08:43 Matthew 4 – Christ Fasteth, is Tempted, and Beginneth His Ministry00:11:46 Matthew 5 – The Sermon on the Mount00:17:19 Matthew 6 – Christ Continueth His Sermon on the Mount00:21:33 Matthew 7 – Christ Endeth His Sermon on the Mount00:24:42 Matthew 8 – Christ Cleanseth the Leper and Stilleth the Tempest00:28:39 Matthew 9 – Christ Cureth the Palsy and Calleth Matthew00:33:01 Matthew 10 – Christ Sendeth Out His Twelve Apostles00:37:53 Matthew 11 – John Sendeth His Disciples to Christ00:41:27 Matthew 12 – Christ Reproveth the Pharisees and Sheweth Who is His Brother00:47:27 Matthew 13 – The Parable of the Sower and Other Parables00:54:53 Matthew 14 – John Baptist Beheaded and Christ Feedeth Five Thousand00:58:36 Matthew 15 – Christ Reproveth the Pharisees and Feedeth Four Thousand01:02:55 Matthew 16 – The Pharisees Require a Sign and Peter's Confession01:06:28 Matthew 17 – The Transfiguration of Christ01:09:51 Matthew 18 – Christ Teacheth Humility and Forgiveness01:14:08 Matthew 19 – Christ Healeth the Sick and Answereth Concerning Divorce01:17:50 Matthew 20 – The Labourers in the Vineyard01:21:54 Matthew 21 – Christ's Entry into Jerusalem and Cleansing of the Temple01:27:48 Matthew 22 – The Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son01:32:13 Matthew 23 – Christ Admonisheth the People and Denounceth Woes01:36:52 Matthew 24 – Christ Foretelleth the Destruction of the Temple01:42:03 Matthew 25 – The Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents01:47:09 Matthew 26 – The Lord's Supper and Christ's Agony in the Garden01:55:18 Matthew 27 – Christ Delivered to Pilate, Crucified, and Buried02:02:22 Matthew 28 – The Resurrection of Christ

David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

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David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

Obey God’s word, and serve Him first, and see that the Lord will bless your obedience. “But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son.” (1 Kings 17:13 NLT-SE)

Prix Goncourt-winning writer Leïla Slimani this year completed a trilogy of novels; an era-spanning epic family saga set in Morocco, which concludes with the semi-autobiographical I'll Take The Fire. Never one to stay in her comfort zone and compelled to write, she has now embarked on her very first play. She discusses the challenges of adapting Leo Tolstoy's moralising final novel Resurrection for stage, and the surprising connections with her previous, diverse, body of work. Ahead of the play's world premiere in Lorient next week, theatre director Simon Delétang also joins from his rehearsals with Comédie-Française to discuss collaborating with Slimani on the project.

Pastor Ian Graham looks at the necessity of Christian community as it is first embodied, embraced, and healed by Jesus.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Dom teaches about living the transformed life. Romans 12:1-21 I beseech  you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.2 Corinthians 3:18 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.2 Corinthians 5:1717 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.Romans 6:14 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you,…1 Peter 2:1-21 So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, 1 Peter 2:3 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.Psalm 1:22 But they delight in the law of the Lord,  meditating on it day and night.James 5:16 16 …The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.James 5:1616 …The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.Ephesians 6:1212 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.Luke 10:1919 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.Luke 10:1717 …saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”1 John 5:1414 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.Philippians 2:9-109 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,…Acts 3:66 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”Galatians 2:2020 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Biblical Theology, Episode 11 In today's episode, we're continuing our biblical theology series with a conversation with Abi Byrd about life, death, and resurrection. This episode is rich with gospel truths, and it is also incredibly practical. We journey all through Scripture, and we talk about ways the resurrection actually impacts our day-to-day lives. We hope this conversation prompts you to glory in the joy of the gospel and to hope firmly in Christ's resurrection and the promise of the coming resurrection. 05:40 — Why the Resurrection Matters 10:55 — The Life We Were Made For 13:40 — The Fall and the Reality of Death 21:25 — Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life 28:50 — Living in Light of the Resurrection 42:40 — Looking Forward to the Future Resurrection 50:10 — Holding Out True Hope to One Another ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ journeywomen.org/episode/resurrection-hope DISCUSSION QUESTIONS In what ways do you experience the results of the fall in your everyday life? Christ has completely changed how we, as Christians, now think about death. How does how Scripture speaks about death impact you?  How does thinking about your future resurrection and Christ's return change how you go about your days now? What sections of Scripture get you most excited about the resurrection? Consider memorizing one of those passages this week. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week's episode? FOR MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Journeywomen Ministries: Journeywomen.org/give  Listen on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we'll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Dr. William Lane Craig answers questions regarding the resurrection of Jesus. What do scholars say about the empty tomb? What does prominent scholarship on the resurrection tell us? Does the best New Testament research support the facts surrounding the resurrection of Jesus?

Read OnlineThe Ministry of the ArchangelsJesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” John 1:47–49Today we celebrate the only three heavenly spirits given names in Sacred Scripture: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. In Heaven, the angels are pure spirits with unique and eternal identities. The names given in Scripture reveal their particular missions to humanity. These three archangels reveal God's power, presence, and mercy through their heavenly missions, carried out in perfect obedience to His will for the good of souls.Michael means “Who is like God?” His name is a rhetorical question that reflects his role as the great defender of God's glory against the pride of the devil. He cast Lucifer from Heaven and continues to defend the Church today.Gabriel means “God is my strength” and is the herald of divine mysteries, most notably sent to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce the Incarnation of the Son of God. He strengthens those called to fulfill God's plan, as he did with Mary and Zechariah.Raphael means “God heals” and is the guide and healer in the Book of Tobit, sent to bring physical and spiritual restoration. His mission reveals God's desire to accompany us on our journey, bringing healing to body and soul.Today's Gospel offers a profound insight into the role of angels in our lives and in the life of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. The passage recounts the call of Nathanael, who is identified with Bartholomew in the Synoptic Gospels. When Nathanael approaches Jesus at Philip's invitation, Jesus immediately speaks a prophetic truth: “Here is a true child of Israel.”On a deeper level, the True Child of Israel is Christ Himself—the Son of Man, born of David's line, descended from the patriarch Jacob, whom God named Israel. In calling Nathanael a true child of Israel, Jesus reveals not only Nathanael's current disposition of an open and sincere heart, but also what he would become. Over time, through his witness of Christ's Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and his apostolic mission, Nathanael became truly united to Christ—transformed into one in whom Christ lived and acted.Jesus continues: “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this… you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man” (John 1:50–51). This alludes to Jacob's dream in Genesis 28:12, in which he saw a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels going up and down upon it.That prophetic vision was fulfilled in Christ. The ladder is Christ Himself, the sole Mediator between Heaven and earth. Gabriel's announcement of the Incarnation marks its beginning, and the angels' ministry continues throughout Jesus' earthly life, explicitly mentioned after His temptation in the desert and again during His Agony in the Garden. But the angelic ministry extends beyond Christ's earthly life into the Church, His Body. Nathanael—and every member of the Church—shares in this mystical communion. Angels now ascend with our prayers and descend with God's aid as we continue His saving mission.Reflect today on the heavenly mystery that through Christ, Heaven is opened, and the angels of God continue their ministry among us at His command. Like Nathanael and all the saints who have gone before us, we are invited to rely on the angelic ministry as members of the Body of Christ. Call on Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael to guide, defend, and heal you as you walk this path of holiness in union with Christ.Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, defend, strengthen, and heal us as we continue our pilgrimage to Heaven. With Nathanael and all the saints, may we become true children of the Promise, living members of the Body of Christ. Continuously ascend with our prayers to Heaven and return to us with God's aid, so that we may one day share fully in the life of Heaven. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Mosaic of the Tympanum depicting the Three Archangels, by Guibert-Martin Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

A generation raised on Left Behind was told to watch for a world leader who survives a fatal head wound and rises from the dead. Revelation 13 really does describe a death and a resurrection. But whose death? And when?ABOUT THE EPISODE:Joshua Lewis and Michael Rowntree pick up part two of our 'Who is the Antichrist?' conversation and work through the beast, the wound, and what John wants the church to expect.We Explore:- Where the "Antichrist rises from the dead" idea comes from in Revelation 13:3, 12, and 14- Whether the wound points to a person, an empire, or something bigger- Why Revelation 12 and 13 may need to be read together- Nero, the Nero myth, and the partial preterist reading of Revelation 17- The "eighth head" and whether a final persecuting ruler is still coming- Why Revelation 11:15 gives believers a reason for hope, not fearBOOK:

This is the first lesson in Dr. Camden M. Bucey and Dr. Marcus Mininger's Reformed Academy course, Resurrection and Redemption: A Reader's Guide. It was originally recorded for one of Reformed Forum's International Cohort Reading Groups. This lesson covers pages 5–30 of Richard B. Gaffin Jr.'s Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul's Soteriology, addressing the following topics:00:00 Introduction and Personal History with the Book06:07 The Book's Title and Purpose10:02 Redemption Accomplished and Applied16:41 A Biblical-Theological Approach22:54 Paul's Soteriology and Methodological Questions30:22 Paul as Theologian and Interpreter35:40 Biblical Authors as Theologians39:16 Theology, Scripture, and Philosophical Categories42:51 Apostolic and Post-Apostolic History49:45 The Occasional Nature of Paul's Letters55:00 Contextual Theology, Unity, and DiversityRegister for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/resurrection-redemption-readers-guideYour donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/#biblicaltheology #redemption #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Luke 16Andrew and Edwin discuss the materialism of the Pharisees, the failure of the rich young man, and how we need to steward our earthly blessings so we may prepare for the resurrection.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26931The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

What is the role of white women in Christian Nationalism? With the author of Live Laugh Love and Jesus and John Wayne, Kristin Kobes Du Mez. More about Dr. Du Mez and her incredible work and books: https://kristindumez.com The MUCH anticipated new book from professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez is here: Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World they Made. It is something of a companion to her NYT bestseller, Jesus and John Wayne. Whereas Jesus and John Wayne took a look at the roots and creation of an idolatrous vision of Jesus as ruggedly masculine and pro-Christian Nationalism, this book looks at the parallel process for women -- and this glittering, seductively saccharine world that is prone to abuse and manipulation. It was, as she said, "supposed to be fun." But it turned in something far more sinister. Listen in for more.  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

 Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.    In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies.  Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts.  If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached.  If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is: http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologetics We ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.  This session is one of our discussions of The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection.  Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.  skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1 

The Christ who sleeps in your storm is the Christ who commands the sea. You're not in peril; you're in His presence!

Choosing The Better Portion | Luke 10:38-42 | Week 3 of RED LETTERSWhat happens when doing things for Jesus becomes more important than simply being with Jesus?In week three of our RED LETTERS series, we turn to Luke 10:38–42 and the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Through the words of Jesus, we discover that it's possible to be busy serving, doing good things, and even welcoming Jesus into our lives—while becoming distracted from Jesus Himself.Martha was serving Jesus, but her service had become anxiety, frustration, and resentment. Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen. Jesus called what she chose the “good portion.”This message explores what it means to slow down, pay attention to what is happening within us, and remember that our identity isn't found in what we accomplish for God. We don't work our way into the Father's love; we live and serve from the love we have already received.In this message:- How good things can become distractions when they pull us away from Jesus- Why an unattended inner life can turn service into anxiety and resentment- How Jesus lovingly meets us in the places we're struggling- What it means to choose the “better portion”- Why receiving from Jesus must come before doing for Jesus- How abiding with Jesus becomes a lifelong practice“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” — Luke 10:42 (ESV)The invitation is simple: First, receive. Then, respond. First, be with Him. Then, work from that relationship. First, remember that you are loved. Then, go love others.In to heal. Out to love.If this message encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they don't have to hold everything together.#RedLetters #ChoosingTheBetterPortion #Luke10 #MaryAndMartha #Jesus #Abiding #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionallyHealthySpirituality #ChristianSermon #RiverviewChristianThis week's message is from our Creative Pastor, J.C. Letterman.Support the show

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Rev. Ben Cunningham. Revelation 1:7-19. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on September 27, 2026.

Rev. Ben Cunningham. Revelation 1:7-19. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on September 27, 2026.

John Starke preaches from John 11:17-44, continuing in our sermon series, The Unavoidable Jesus.

Shining to the Final Word | Thriving in Babylon What happens when you pray and the answer doesn't come right away? Daniel 10 tells us that Daniel prayed for 21 days before receiving an answer. But the delay didn't mean God hadn't heard him. Behind what Daniel could see was a spiritual battle he knew nothing about. Shining to the Final Word As Daniel 10–12 unfolds, we get a glimpse of that unseen battle, a reminder that Daniel is greatly loved by God, and a look toward resurrection and eternity. Daniel doesn't understand everything God shows him. His response gives us a model for our own lives. We don't have to figure out every detail before we trust God. We can pray, remember who we are in Christ, invest our lives in what lasts, and keep moving faithfully toward the finish. Shining to the Final Word closes our journey through Daniel with a reminder that the same God who carried Daniel through Babylon can be trusted with our lives too. Key Insights: Keep praying when the answer seems delayed. Remember that not every battle is merely about what you can see. Let your identity rest somewhere circumstances cannot reach. Invest more of your life in what will outlast your life. Faithfulness doesn't require having everything figured out. Scripture Focus: Daniel 10 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Thriving in Babylon Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

SEEING CLEARLY: Then + Now   Scandal of Idolatry - Then - Acts 17:16 we read that Paul was in Athens and was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 1 Corinthians 10:20 Paul writes that the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And in Romans 1:22-23 "Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal human beings and birds and animals and reptiles." In Athens life revolved around the idols. Sampling: Festival of Athena Festival of Apollo Festival of Demeter Festival of Poseidon Festival of Dionysus Festival of Zeus Now - Today we need to have our eyes opened to the idolatry of this age. The worship of things and self.   Reason vs Ridicule - Then - Acts 17:17-18 Paul reasoned in the synagogue and the market place to both Jews and God-fearing Greeks regarding idolatry. Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. They accused him of advocating foreign gods because he was preaching the good news of Jesus and the resurrection - something they had not heard before.  Now - Today there are many who ridicule the Christian faith so it is important to reason with them and to bring into their lives the truth of what the scriptures say. (See 1 Corinthians 1:21)    Tyranny of Fads - Then - Acts 17:19-21 - Paul is taken to a meeting of the Areopagus (legislative body) where they question Paul about what he was teaching. They were interested in new ideas, interested in going with the latest fad. However the good news of Jesus is not a fad and in Romans 12:2 we are encouraged to not conform to the patterns of the world.  Now - Today we are called to be grounded in the word of God, to be transformed by it and not follow the ways of the world.   The Unknown is made Known - Then - Acts 17:22-25 Paul stands up and addresses the group saying that he sees they are "very religious." He had observed their objects of worship and told them they were ignorant and then he reveals that God who made the world and everything in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples built by human hands. He told them that God gives life and breath and everything else.  Now - today just like then, many have heard of God but they do not know Him. (See 1 Timothy 6:15-16) Paul seeks to communicate who God truly is: all powerful, all knowing and good.   The Priority of Repentance - Then - Acts 17:26-30 -  Paul tells them of the one true God who made nations from one man. "For in Him we live and move and have our beings." He goes on to say that since we are God's offspring, we shouldn't think that God is like an idol of gold or silver. God commands all people to repent.  Now - today - we too are to repent. To turn around, change our direction and return to God.    Resurrection of Christ - Then - Acts 17:31-33 - Paul tells of the day that the Lord has set to judge the world with justice by the One who God Himself raised from the dead. (Jesus - Redeemer, Deliverer) When Paul talked of the resurrection of the dead, some sneered, but others wanted to learn more.  Now - today - the resurrection of Christ is the key biblical teaching and the heart of the New Testament teaching. By human standards, Christ's resurrection seems ridiculous - unless it's REAL!  And that is precisely what the scriptures declare AND what the evidence points to!  1 Corinthians 15:20 tells us that Christ has indeed been risen from the dead! And that news can change even the most devout skeptic.    Pastor shares the story of a cold case investigator, detective and atheist, J. Warner Wallace. Using cold case investigation tools and tactics Wallace uncovers compelling evidences for Christ's resurrection, yet he still chose to ignore what he uncovered and chose NOT to see clearly. However, that's not the end of the story. Pastor closes class with how it all ended for J. Warner Wallace and how it ends for all of us.    God has set a day when He will judge the world - Thus we need to repent - because God has raised His Son from the grave and He IS coming back!     This week's READING ASSIGNMENT: Acts chapter 17-18.      Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos   Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

In the final message of our Apostles' Creed series, we explore the great hope found in its closing words: “I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.” Eternal life is more than simply going to a place called heaven when we die. It is knowing God, and for those who belong to Christ, that life has already begun. Through Jesus, we have crossed over from death to life, and even physical death cannot take away the life He has given us.Scripture also points us toward a glorious future. One day our physical bodies will be raised and transformed to be like Christ's glorious body, and God will ultimately make all things new. Revelation gives us a beautiful picture of a restored creation where God dwells with His people, death and suffering are gone, and we see Him face to face. This hope changes the way we face suffering, sickness, aging, grief, and even death. Our present troubles are real, but they are temporary. The life we have in Christ is, however, eternal! Our story does not end here. Jesus has overcome the world, and because He lives, we also will live!

Sermon Outline: "When Who He Is Meets Where You Are" I. Grace in the Mundane & For the Assignment Meeting God in the Everyday: God does not just appear in high-profile moments; He meets believers in the routine, daily rhythms of life (00:48:44). Grace Arrives at the Step of Faith: Illustrating through personal testimonies (preaching in San Juan, Puerto Rico to 8,000 people) and a Miss America ticket analogy, Pastor Rhonda emphasized that grace for an assignment is released when you step through the door, not beforehand (00:50:13). The Exam Already Passed: Sharing a story about a Bible college professor who marked all exam answers correct in red ink, illustrating that righteousness and spiritual victory are gifts given because Christ took the test for us (00:52:59). II. Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1–14) Outliving Past Consequences: After 40 years on the backside of the desert in Midian (14,600 days), Moses thought his story was over due to past murder and rejection. God demonstrated that a wilderness season cannot cancel His purpose (00:56:32). Holy Ground Wherever You Step: When Moses turned aside to the burning bush, God commanded him to take off his shoes. Under the New Covenant, because Christ lives in believers, every workplace, home, and assignment becomes holy ground (01:00:58). Overcoming the "Imposter Syndrome": Addressing insecurity and the inner soundtrack of "Who do you think you are?", God answered Moses' insecurity ("Who am I?") not with self-confidence, but with God-confidence: "I will be with you" (01:05:05, Exodus 3:12). III. The Power of the Name: Yahweh (I AM THAT I AM) The Self-Existent One: Unlike humans who are defined by parentage, origin, or beginning, God revealed Himself as Yahweh (I AM THAT I AM)—eternal, self-sustaining, uncreated, and needing no external fuel (like the unconsumed bush) (01:13:08, Exodus 3:14). Breathed Presence: Referencing the Hebrew root Haya and the divine name Yahweh, God's very name matches the rhythm of human breath (01:15:50). Jesus, the Great I AM: Connecting Old Covenant revelation to Jesus' "I AM" statements in John (Bread of Life, Light of the World, Door, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and Life), proving that where Christ steps in, human inadequacy is completely swallowed up (01:28:40). IV. Four Core Kingdom Principles God Takes the Initiative: History is His story; God initiates pre-blessed plans (01:17:31). God Moves in Response to Prayer: Corporate crying out invites divine intervention (01:18:01). God is the Supplier: When we carry anxiety or sleeplessness over assignments, we carry what belongs to God. God stays up so we can sleep (01:20:28). God Heals Your World From Where He Healed You: God uses personal misery, brokenness, and former wildernesses (Mount Horeb/Sinai) to bring deliverance to others (01:22:56, 2 Corinthians 1:3–4). Scripture Index Isaiah 41:10 > "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (00:47:25) Exodus 3:1–6 > "And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed." (00:47:55, 01:00:00) Exodus 3:7–8 > "And the Lord said: 'I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry... So I have come down to deliver them...'" (01:02:00) Exodus 3:11–12 > "But Moses said to God, 'Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh...?' So He said, 'I will certainly be with you.'" (01:04:47, 01:08:10) Exodus 3:13–14 > "And God said to Moses, 'I AM THAT I AM.' And He said, 'Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.'" (00:47:55, 01:13:18) Zechariah 4:6–7 > "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord of hosts. 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of Grace, grace to it!'" (00:54:40) 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 > "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble..." (01:23:22) Psalm 34:17 > "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles." (01:18:38) John 8:58 > "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.'" (01:28:40) "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

The world can lie all they want, but Jesus is alive and we should worship Him.

We have 3 chapters today that teach valuable lessons.  1 Chron. Ch. 10 tells us that “Saul died for his breach of faith.  He broke faith with the LORD …” [v.13] in not keeping his commandments, a lesson for all those who have committed themselves to serve the LORD.“The word of the LORD came to me “ says Ezekiel [23 v,1] and he receives a parable that pictures God's disgust at the spiritual adultery of the nation.  The LORD says to them, “Because you have forgotten me and cast me behind your back you yourself must bear the consequences  … “  [v.35]  And what consequences does today's world face for doing this!?In our chapter in Luke (20) we see how “there came to him (Jesus) … those who deny that there is a resurrection” [v,27] as yet another example of those who believe what they want to believe and serve God on their own terms as Saul and nearly all the people in Ezekiel's day had done.  We note how Jesus responded to these deniers with a declaration of what is true, he “said to them, ‘The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore because they are equal to the angels and are sons of God being sons (and daughters Footnote) of the resurrection” [v.36]Jesus then says (v.37) that even the writings of “Moses showed (this), in the passage about the burning bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob” [see Exod 3 v.6].  God was not proclaiming himself to be the God of the dead who have gone into oblivion for ever.. God transcends time, he is from everlasting to everlasting; the prayer/Psalm of Moses states this, “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” [Psa. 90 v.2]   Oh, how incredible is the wonder of knowing and having a real everlasting relationship with God!  Saul failed, the people of Israel's time failed, the Sadducees failed, it seems nearly everyone today is failing – make sure you do not fail; feeding your mind of God's word every day is an essential ingredient.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezra 4; Psalms 113 & 127; Luke 9 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is September 26th, and our readings are Ezra 4, Psalms 113 and 127, and Luke 9. Ezra tells us that the work of rebuilding has run into opposition. God's people have returned from exile and begun rebuilding the temple, but now resistance comes. The work becomes difficult, and eventually it comes to a halt. Psalm 113 reminds us that God lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. Then Psalm 127 gives us an important word about all our building: "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted." And then we come to Luke 9. Jesus sends the twelve out with very little to rely upon except God. He feeds a hungry multitude. Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is transfigured before his disciples. But running through it all is a surprising description of what it means to follow him. "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me." Jesus is showing us another kind of life. The world tells us to acquire, achieve, protect, and succeed. Jesus says there is another way. We find our lives by giving them away. TODAY'S DEVOTION Losing to Gain: The Way of the Cross If you hang on to your life, making it about you, insisting on your own way, Jesus says you will eventually lose the very thing you're trying so hard to save. That's a strange word for us. Because the world tells us almost exactly the opposite. Hold on. Build more. Achieve more. Become more important. Protect what you've accumulated. Win. Success becomes one of the great siren songs of our world. And if we're not careful, it can become the siren song of the church too. Big bank accounts. Big churches. Big platforms. Big egos. We can baptize all of it and call it blessing. But Jesus points in another direction. He says: "What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed?" You can gain everything and somehow lose yourself. Then Jesus says that if we want to follow him, we must take up our cross daily. That's not exactly a winning strategy by the world's standards. People carrying crosses aren't climbing ladders. They're dying. And yet Jesus tells us that this is somehow the road to life. That's the great paradox of the kingdom. We find our lives by giving them away. Jesus said elsewhere that unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But when it dies, something happens. Life emerges. A harvest comes. The life released in death becomes resurrection life. And resurrection life is different from the power of the flesh. The flesh has to protect itself. Prove itself. Advance itself. Resurrection life is free. Free to love. Free to serve. Free to give. Free to lose without being lost. Because our life is already hidden with Christ in God. Psalm 127 says: "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted." That's a good word for me. Because we can spend our whole lives building. Building careers. Building ministries. Building reputations. Building security. Building an image of ourselves that we desperately hope everyone else will believe. And Jesus asks: What if you gained all of it? What if you actually succeeded at everything the world told you mattered? Would you have found life? Jesus doesn't come merely to make us more successful at the world's game. He comes to set us free from the game. He comes to awaken us to the life that is already ours in him. That's resurrection. That's freedom. That's abundance. So maybe today we need to turn down the siren song of this world. Turn down the voices telling us that our lives are measured by what we accumulate, accomplish, or prove. And turn up the music of heaven. Listen again to Jesus. "Follow me." Follow me into the way of love. Follow me into generosity. Follow me into forgiveness. Follow me into self-giving. Follow me through the cross and into resurrection. Because the life you're trying so hard to secure is already waiting for you in him. Lose your life in his. And discover that you haven't lost at all. You've finally begun to live. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we turn away from the siren songs of this world and hear instead the song of our Lord and Christ: "Follow me, and you will truly live." May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

In this powerful teaching, Fr. Daniel Klimek reflects on Mary's maternal role in the mystery of Christ and in the spiritual battle for salvation. Mary does not compete with Jesus or take His place—she always leads us to Him. From the Cross, Christ Himself entrusted His Mother to the beloved disciple: “Behold, your mother.” Fr. Klimek emphasizes that the Mother who stood beside her Son at Calvary remains spiritually present as the Church celebrates the sacrifice of the Mass. Her presence always points toward Christ and His saving sacrifice. The Rosary, therefore, does not distract us from Jesus; it draws us more deeply into the mysteries of His life, Passion, death, and Resurrection through the contemplation of the Mother who remained faithfully beside Him. Fr. Klimek also warns against theological and liturgical interpretations that can unnecessarily separate Marian devotion from the worship and spiritual life of the Church. In an age of spiritual confusion and deception, his teaching calls Catholics to rediscover Mary as Mother of the Church, Queen of Heaven, and a mother who intercedes for and protects her children in the battle against evil. His final call is urgent: we are engaged in a profound spiritual battle against Satan, and we must not forget the Mother Christ gave us from the Cross. Scripture presents the woman and her offspring in opposition to the serpent, an image Catholic tradition has long contemplated in relation to Mary and Christ's victory over evil. This is why the Rosary is so important in spiritual warfare: through Mary, we contemplate Jesus and remain anchored in the mysteries of our salvation. Take up the Rosary, remain close to Our Lady, and never allow the Mother to be separated from the Son to whom she always leads us. Readings for September 26th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092626.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!

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Read OnlineThe Hidden Mysteries of GodWhile they were all amazed at his every deed, Jesus said to his disciples, “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. Luke 9:43b–45After Jesus revealed His coming Passion, Death, and Resurrection to the Twelve for the first time, eight days passed. Then He took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them. That extraordinary glimpse of His divine glory may well have been a source of consolation, dispelling some of the sorrow and confusion they had carried since hearing the unsettling news that their Master would suffer and die.Upon descending the mountain, Jesus and the three Apostles rejoined the remaining disciples and were met by a large crowd. A man in the crowd presented Jesus with his son who was possessed by a demon. Jesus delivered the boy, and in response, “all were astonished by the majesty of God” (Luke 9:43a). It is immediately in this context of public amazement and admiration that Jesus once again turns to His disciples and predicts His Passion for the second time, as we read in today's Gospel.Jesus' first prediction, recorded earlier in Luke 9, comes across as more reserved and instructional. But in this second pronouncement, there is a new tone that is more urgent and emphatic: “Pay attention to what I am telling you…” His words carry weight, demanding serious reflection. And yet, despite His directness and solemnity, the Gospel tells us: “they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it…” Even more, they were afraid to question Him.Why was the meaning hidden from them? The answer lies in the mystery of what theologians call “divine pedagogy.” God often reveals His truths gradually, preparing the soul to receive what it cannot yet bear. The Passion of Christ is not only a historical event but a spiritual reality that we must accept with faith. Without the light of the Cross and Resurrection, the notion of a suffering Messiah remained incomprehensible to the Apostles. God permitted the veil over their understanding not as a punishment, but as a protection lest they fall into despair or distortion of the truth. Only after the Resurrection and Pentecost would their hearts be fully opened to grasp the necessity and glory of Christ's suffering.In our own journey of faith, we too encounter truths that seem hidden or are difficult to grasp. We may wonder why God allows confusion, trials, or periods of spiritual obscurity. When that happens, we can learn much from Jesus' interaction with the Twelve in this passage.God, in His perfect wisdom, will at times withhold certain understandings from us until we are spiritually ready to receive them. When this happens, we are often tempted to doubt or even despair. But what is the proper response? We find it in the example of the Apostles' confusion. They did not understand and were afraid to ask Jesus what He meant—perhaps because they feared the answer. What they needed at that moment was humility, prayer, and perseverance, grounded in trust. In truth, the moments of confusion that God permits are always for our good because they strengthen our faith in Him even when we do not yet understand.Reflect today on these hidden moments in your own life. Are there aspects of God's will you do not yet understand? Are there things that fill you with fear and tempt you to despair? Do not be afraid to approach Jesus with your questions, even if answers do not come immediately. Trust that in His perfect time, all will be revealed and that the Cross always precedes the light of the Resurrection.Most mysterious Lord, the truth of who You are and what You do in my life is beyond my comprehension. When I am confused by life's circumstances, please fill me with confidence in You and trust in Your providence. I know that You know all things and that You will my good. May I trust You in the midst of confusion and press forward with humility, knowing that, in the end, everything will come to light and be made known. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezra 2–3; Luke 8 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is September 25th, and our readings are Ezra 2–3 and Luke 8. Ezra brings us into the story of a people coming home. After years of exile, families return to Jerusalem. They rebuild the altar and begin laying the foundation of the temple. And when that foundation is laid, something remarkable happens. Some people shout for joy. Others weep. The sounds mingle together until no one can distinguish the shouting from the weeping. Maybe that's an honest picture of life. Joy and sorrow often occupy the same space. Hope and grief can live together. Then Luke 8 brings us several stories of people encountering Jesus in places of fear and desperation. A storm threatens to overwhelm the disciples. A man tormented and isolated among the tombs is restored. A woman who has suffered for twelve years reaches through a crowd just to touch Jesus. And Jairus comes pleading for the life of his daughter. Then, while Jesus is still on the way, the news arrives: "Your daughter is dead. There's no use troubling the Teacher now." But Jesus has another word. "Don't be afraid. Just have faith." Today we are reminded that fear, despair, suffering, and even death do not get to speak the final word. Jesus does. TODAY'S DEVOTION Fear Will Not Have the Last Word "Why trouble the teacher?" That's essentially what Jairus is told. "Your daughter is dead. There's no use troubling the Teacher now." Those are words of despair. Words of hopelessness. Words that say the story is over. Jairus had reached out in faith. He had come looking for Jesus because his little girl was dying. He believed Jesus could help. And Jesus was coming. But then there was a delay. Another person needed Jesus. A woman who had been suffering for twelve years reached out through the crowd and touched him. Jesus stopped. He saw her. He spoke with her. And all the while, Jairus was waiting. I wonder what that waiting felt like. Every second mattered. And then the message arrived. Too late. Your daughter is dead. Don't bother Jesus anymore. Fear and despair always want to have the last word. They tell us: It's over. There's no hope. Don't bother praying. Don't bother hoping. Don't bother reaching for Jesus. Nothing can change now. But Jesus hears the message too. And he turns toward Jairus and says: "Don't be afraid. Just have faith." Jesus does not deny what has happened. He doesn't pretend death isn't real. He simply refuses to let death have the final word. And then something beautiful happens. Jesus enters the house. But he doesn't turn this family's grief into a public spectacle. He brings Peter, James, and John with him, along with the girl's father and mother. And there, in that quiet and deeply personal place of grief, Jesus comes close. I love that. Because some pain is very private. There are valleys in our lives that very few people ever see. There are fears we carry quietly. Losses we don't know how to explain. Places where we wonder whether hope is even possible anymore. And Jesus enters those places. He comes near. He takes the little girl by the hand. And he says: "My child, get up!" Life speaks into death. Hope speaks into despair. Jesus has the final word. Maybe that's what you need to remember today. Your circumstances do not get the final word. Your fear does not get the final word. Your loss does not get the final word. Your diagnosis does not get the final word. Your failure does not get the final word. Even death does not get the final word. Jesus does. Ezra gives us a picture of people standing among ruins and laying a new foundation. Some are shouting. Some are weeping. And somehow both responses belong. Maybe that's where you are today. You can grieve what has been lost and still believe that something new can rise. You can weep and hope at the same time. You can stand among the ruins and listen for the voice of Jesus. "Don't be afraid." "Just have faith." "My child, get up." The hope we have is not that we will avoid every valley. The hope is that Jesus meets us there. He takes us by the hand. And the One who is Resurrection and Life will have the final word. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we meet Jesus in the valley. May we trust him when fear and despair surround us. And may we receive from him the hope of resurrection. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ's passion, explaining the meaning of "Barabbas", the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today's readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.