Podcasts about scribes

Please note that the 1st part is in English, and the 2nd part is in Malayalam starting 15:05  mark.Matthew chapter 9 – Jesus did several miracles. The Scribes and the Pharisees criticized Jesus for everything He did.  When He healed the paralyzed person, Jesus told him that his sins were forgiven.  They could not accept that Jesus could forgive their sins. When they saw Jesus eating with many tax collectors and sinners, the Pharisees questioned His disciples for that.  Jesus told them that it is not the healthy people who need a physician, but the sick.  The intention of Jesus was to keep a close company with the sinners and bring them to the path of God through love.Matthew 9:13- “But go  and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”യാഗത്തിലല്ല കരുണയിൽ അത്രേ ഞാൻ പ്രസാദിക്കുന്നു എന്നുള്ളതു എന്തു എന്നു പോയി പഠിപ്പിൻ. ഞാൻ നീതിമാന്മാരെ അല്ല പാപികളെ അത്രേ വിളിപ്പാൻ വന്നതു” എന്നു പറഞ്ഞു.Mercy reflects God's character.  Mercy is portrayed as God's character in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Rituals, offerings, and gatherings are valued by God only if people have a genuine relationship with God and among themselves.  Rituals without a transformation of the heart is not pleasing to God.My name... Cicilysunny@gmail.com

Jesus had authority over the Chief Priests, Scribes and Elders on the Church, yet they confronted Him and questioned His authority. I think you'd agree, this is not the wisest move these guys could make. But let me ask you this: do you ever question God's authority over your life?

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Jesus takes the scribes head-on.  He parries with them and wins, every time.  Seeing how he does that makes us understand exactly why they want to kill him.  But not all of them.  Some come very close to the kingdom of God.  The Gospels present us with a fascinating account of Jesus' interaction with them, both as a class, and individually.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Thank you for joining me today and following us throughout Project 23. If you would like to learn more about this project, click the link to discover more and partner with us. Our text today is Mark 12:38-40: And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” — Mark 12:38-40 Jesus has been teaching in the temple all day, and now he turns from answering questions to issuing a warning. “Beware of the scribes.” He calls them out on their own turf. And notice the exhortation. He does not say to “disagree with them” or “debate them.” He says "beware" as in, be on high alert. Why? Because their spiritual influence looked holy on the outside. They wore the robes. Spoke the language. Took the places of honor. Prayed eloquent prayers. But it was all for show. Underneath the surface, Jesus exposes something far more dangerous: They devoured widows' houses. They used their spiritual authority to manipulate, exploit, and take. Their power was not for people's good, but for their own gain. And Jesus doesn't just call it out—he warns of a greater condemnation. Spiritual leadership without spiritual integrity is deadly. And Jesus is clear. He's not impressed with religious appearances. He sees the robes. The seats. The greetings. The prayers. But more importantly, he sees the motives. Are you living for God's approval or people's applause? This warning isn't just for teachers and pastors, like myself, which is humbling to consider. It's for anyone tempted to put on a spiritual performance. It's for the man who prays in public but won't lead at home. The woman who knows Scripture but won't show grace. The leader who loves attention but won't serve in obscurity. God is not looking for polished people. He's looking for surrendered hearts. So beware of putting on a religious show. It may impress people, but it never fools God. #BewareTheShow, #Mark12, #SpiritualIntegrity ASK THIS: Why does Jesus say “beware” instead of just “disagree”? What does “devouring widows' houses” tell you about the scribes? Where are you tempted to perform spiritually? How can you pursue deeper integrity in your walk with Christ? DO THIS: Ask someone who knows you well: “Do you ever see a gap between what I say spiritually and how I actually live?” PRAY THIS: Jesus, protect me from the temptation to perform spiritually. I don't want appearance—I want authenticity. Shape my heart, not just my image. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Give Me Jesus”

In this episode, we explore the rapid rise of AI scribes in Australian primary care, with around 20% of GPs now using them daily. These tools record consultations, transcribe them, and use AI to generate summarised medical records—helping to save time, improve accuracy, and reduce clinician burnout. While AI scribes offer promising solutions to workforce pressures, they also introduce important medicolegal considerations, especially for supervisors and registrars. ResourcesMIPS Fact Sheet https://support.mips.com.au/home/ai-scribes-fact-sheetMeeting your professional obligations when using Artificial Intelligence in healthcarehttps://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Artificial-Intelligence-in-healthcare.aspxRACGP Fact Sheet https://www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/technology/artificial-intelligence-ai/artificial-intelligence-ai-scribesACRRM Resources https://www.acrrm.org.au/resources/digital-health/artificial-intelligenceArticle Is AI A-OK? Medicolegal considerations for general practitioners using AI scribeshttps://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2025/may/is-ai-a-ok-medicolegal-considerations-for-general

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In Matthew 23 our Lord Jesus pronounced 8 woes, or curses, upon the hypocritical Scribes and Pharisees. Indeed Jesus indicated that many of their instructions showed that they had perceived what God's law required of them, but they had failed to practise the law of their Sovereign. Verse 9 tells us that many churches act against Jesus' clear teaching to call no man father, since only One is our Father, God Himself, who is in heaven. Similarly none of us is to be called the Teacher; for Christ our Master is alone to be called that. Humility is the key ingredient for a disciple's life. Christ's outlining of the beatitudes of Matthew 5 stand in stark contrast to the 8 cursings in this chapter. For these reasons Jesus pronounced their house - that is the city of Jerusalem (compare these words with our Jeremiah readings) - desolate (just like the leprous house of Leviticus 14 verses 39-45). This state would continue until our Lord Jesus' second advent which advent would be heralded by the restoration of the state of Israel. Under the reign of Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ the nation will finally be healed - see verses 37-39. The take home message for all who would be God's children is in verses 23-24. The Pharisees were 'penny wise, but pound foolish'. If you wish to focus on minor matters then ensure that you don't impose your values on others and try to focus on the monumental matters. Read the words aloud and ponder their lessons for you.

In 2 Samuel 7 we have a most remarkable reading. The chapter is best known for the promise that the LORD makes with David. One should also look at the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 17. But the chapter is incredible for a range of reasons. As mentioned in yesterday's commentary we have an enacted and protracted parable that extends across 2 Samuel 6-8. In these chapters we have revealed David's understanding about the king-priest Melchizedek and how that man typifies Christ. Verses 1-3 of the chapter tells of David's restlessness when he thinks of his own lavish lifestyle compared to the ark of the Sovereign of the Universe being housed in a tent. He tells the prophet Nathan of his intentions to build a glorious house for God. Nathan endorses the king's love of his LORD. However in verses 4-11 the prophet is told that Yahweh will not allow a man of war to build a temple for a time of peace. David is additionally instructed that although the Almighty understands David's intentions He has not to this point in time sought for a grand place in which He will be worshiped. Is the idea of a magnificent house appropriate? Yes in so far as it reflects the respect of the worshippers and reminds them of the Majesty of the Heavens. For further thoughts on this consider Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple: 1 Kings 8 versex 12-30; and the temple of Ezekiel's prophecy Ezekiel 42-47. The prophet's message says that more importantly than David building a house for God will be his Sovereign building a house - ie household - for David. And that "house" would be founded on the Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the message of the remainder of the chapter. Verses 12-16 give the details of our Heavenly Father's promise to David. There is a partial fulfilment of the terms with respect to Solomon; but in their totality they can only be applied to Jesus Christ. David is told that the promise will occur when he is dead and buried - verse 12. Solomon came to the throne when David was still alive. The heir of the kingdom - verse 13 - would be a direct descendant of David, and yet also be the Son of God - verse 14 - see the angel Gabriel's words to Mary in Luke 1:30-35. That this son would suffer for sin (though not his own: John Thomas - Elpis Israel, page 302, translates verse 14: "In his suffering for iniquity... and with the stripes due to the sons of men"). The LORD's chesed - stedfast love - would continue with David's special seed: Christ. And David thought having died would see the fulfilment of the promise - in the kingdom having been raised from the dead. The phrase in verse 16 "before your face" literally means' in your presence': see Psalm 16 and Acts 2 verses 22-36. When David sat before the ark of the LORD he was enacting the role of the king-priest Melchizedek, but he knew that he was symbolising the Lord Jesus Christ as David said in the parallel account,  1 Chronicles 17 verses 17: "a man of high degree" - Hebrew 'the law of the Adam who ascends' ie to the right hand of His Father. 18-29 tell of David's prayer of gratitude. But we need also to see what he did in the enactment of the parable which tells us what David understood from God's promise to him. The promise to bring greatness to David's house was but a small thing for the Almighty. And, says David, its fulfilment lay in the distant future: 2 Samuel 23 verses1-7. This is because it focuses on the Messiah. In verse 21-29 David magnifies God and praises the LORD's majesty and care for all of His children from the time of Israel's redemption out of Egypt. When we exalt ourselves we make God small; but when the Omnipotent Creator is seen as He truly and rightly is is we take our rightful place. In Jeremiah 12 verses1-5 the prophet express his complaint to the LORD. Jeremiah sees the wicked seemingly prospering and he calls upon his Sovereign to reward the nation according to their doings. The prophet says that he is confident that the Almighty knows his heart and when he endures trial his God will save him. When the LORD God answers Jeremiah He challenges the prophet by telling Jeremiah that although things are difficult now they will get far worse. In verses 6-13 Yahweh says that He has already forsaken His house and delivered His heritage - Judah - to the ravages of the Babylonian lion. The wild beasts would thrive in the desolate land that was once the glory of all lands and the envy of the world. A nation who were originally shepherds - Babylon - had driven the flock of the LORD from His Land. Judah had sown what they believed to be wheat but the harvest they reaped was thorns. And so God had punished His people. In verses 14-18 Yahweh will punish all of Judah's evil neighbours. This is quoted by James in Acts 15 verses 16-18 where he links this Scripture with Amos 9 verses 11-15. God says that He will restore His nation when they return to Him and forsake the baals that they now swore by. In Matthew 23 our Lord Jesus pronounced 8 woes, or curses, upon the hypocritical Scribes and Pharisees. Indeed Jesus indicated that many of their instructions showed that they had perceived what God's law required of them, but they had failed to practise the law of their Sovereign. Verse 9 tells us that many churches act against Jesus' clear teaching to call no man father, since only One is our Father, God Himself, who is in heaven. Similarly none of us is to be called the Teacher; for Christ our Master is alone to be called that. Humility is the key ingredient for a disciple's life. Christ's outlining of the beatitudes of Matthew 5 stand in stark contrast to the 8 cursings in this chapter. For these reasons Jesus pronounced their house - that is the city of Jerusalem (compare these words with our Jeremiah readings) - desolate (just like the leprous house of Leviticus 14 verses 39-45). This state would continue until our Lord Jesus' second advent which advent would be heralded by the restoration of the state of Israel. Under the reign of Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ the nation will finally be healed - see verses 37-39. The take home message for all who would be God's children is in verses 23-24. The Pharisees were 'penny wise, but pound foolish'. If you wish to focus on minor matters then ensure that you don't impose your values on others and try to focus on the monumental matters. Read the words aloud and ponder their lessons for you.

In Beware the scribes, behold the widow, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 12: 35-44. Dave talks about how God doesn’t care what we look like, how important we are in worldly terms or how rich we are. He cares about our inner character and wholehearted trust in Him – as we see when Jesus contrasts the proud scribes with the humble widow. Dave challenges us all to look at who we are becoming and who we are seeking approval from. Is it God? Or is it other people? Is our worship genuine, or is it performance driven? And he challenges leaders especially to be wary of pride, status-seeking, and neglecting the vulnerable.The post Dave Frodsham: Beware the scribes, behold the widow first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Jesus has proven Himself to be the perfect Man, bearing the title Son of Man, the perfect Messiah, bearing the title Son of David, and the perfect Prophet, Priest, and King. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes have challenged Jesus to their own detriment. The overarching message of Jesus' sermons is that no mere human is righteous enough to enter the Kingdom. Only Jesus has perfectly obeyed the law. It is only by His atoning death and resurrection that we may by faith receive the gift of His righteousness. In Matthew 23, Jesus proclaims woes on the Pharisees for following the signs (phylacteries, fringes, tithing, etc.) while neglecting genuine righteousness and faith. Notably, he said that the scribes and pharisees have not entered the kingdom and are “children of hell.” As we see, the way of the Pharisees is not merely an old model of faith; they are following a false religion and are facing judgment for killing the prophets of God. Pastor Dan takes us through Matthew 23, explaining that faith in Christ is essential for salvation and the false religion of the Pharisees is going to be judged. Jesus provides further details about their judgment in relation to the destruction of the temple in the next Chapter (24).

It's one thing to want to hear God speak. Lots of people do – How can I hear God speak to me is one of the most common questions I'm asked. But half the time, I wonder whether we're not wandering around with our ears shut and our eyes closed. Really!   The Providence of Preaching My enduring memory of being dragged to church when I was a child was the droning of the preacher. I can honestly say he never said one thing; not a single thing back in those days, that impacted my life for good. Perhaps there was one thing – I was so bored this particular Sunday, sitting on these hard wooden pews, as a young lad, that I took the time to learn to wiggle my ears. But that was it! An incredible waste of time when you think about it and really sad because there is something incredible powerful about hearing the Word of God preached and receiving God's wisdom that way. Last week, we kicked off a series of messages about how we can hear God speak. I mean, if God is God and we are meant to have a relationship with Him then, shouldn't we be able to communicate with Him? Of course, we can pray – that's communication in one direction but what about communication back in the other direction? How can you and I actually hear God speaking His will into our lives? As we saw last week God is still speaking today. We have chatted so far about hearing Him speak through His Word, the Bible and during times when we get still before Him in prayer. We are going to chat today about two more ways that we can hear God speak – firstly hearing through His providence of preaching and later through the reading of signs. Humm! Now, the idea of preaching – some guy getting up and speaking about God's Word, teaching what is in the Bible – you know, to many people, it seems pretty old fashioned. And the other problem with it is that there's lots of bad preaching going around as well. I have sat and listened to a lot of people talk about the messages they get from their pastor on a Sunday morning and I have to tell you, in many, many cases, the news is not good. There's a lot of dead preaching out there – people droning on with irrelevant, boring messages. Not everywhere, of course, not every pastor, not every church, but a lot of it. A.W. Tozer in his book “The Pursuit of God” put it this way. He said: It's a solemn thing and no small scandal in the Kingdom of God to see God's children starving while actually seated at the Father's table. Sound Bible exposition is an imperative ‘must' in the church of the living God. Without it no church can be a New Testament church, in any meaning of that term. But exposition can be carried on in such a way as to leave the hearers devoid of any spiritual nourishment whatsoever. For it is not mere words that nourish the soul but God Himself and unless and until the hearers find God in their experience, they are no better for having heard the truth. It's sad but true! Hang on, this is nothing new though! This is how Luke records the reaction of people to Jesus preaching - Luke chapter, verse 31: Jesus went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath. They were astounded at his teaching, because he spoke with authority. And again, in Matthew, listen to what he says. Matthew chapter 7, verse 28: Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. In other words, this stuff that Jesus was talking about was not the sort of preaching and teaching that they had been hearing from their scribes and synagogue leaders and priests and the rest of the religious establishment - in fact, quite to the contrary. Again listen to what Jesus had to say about the teaching of the scribes and the Pharisees – Matthew chapter 23, beginning at verse 2: The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. So, I guess what I am saying is that there is good preaching and bad preaching. Let's call a spade a spade here. Preaching that brings life and sadly, preaching that brings death. And people who sit under dead teaching, well, their faith and their passion for Jesus ebbs away. And little by little, they grow cold – little by little their faith dies and they with it. Does that mean that good preaching is all hyped and motivational and you know, about success and earning a lot of money? No that's not what makes good preaching! Good preaching speaks the things of God into our lives – there's an authority, there's a gravitas – a weight, a power that reaches into our hearts. The people listening to Jesus were amazed because He spoke with authority. They could just pick it. Remember what Jesus said to His disciples when He was telling them how He was the Good Shepherd? John chapter 10, beginning at verse 2: The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear the shepherd's voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought all his own out, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run away from the stranger because they do not know the voice of strangers. And then Jesus went on to say: I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. See, when you hear the voice of God through someone preaching, you just know. Friend, seek out the sort of preaching and teaching that you know comes from Jesus – the sort with authority; the sort through which power and grace and truth and love from Jesus ring out. Clear, pure and unmistakable – it's the sort of teaching that God uses to change lives. It's astounding; it's amazing because you can feel God reach out through the speaker into the realities of your own life. Listen to those sorts of teachers and do not sit under dead teaching. Scribes and Pharisees are alive and well in the church today. And there's tired, uninspired, dead preaching to be had in abundance. I don't want to sound critical or self-righteous – that's not what this is about. This is about calling a spade a spade; it's about being honest and direct. How sad it is to sit there and just learn to wiggle your ears, as I did as a lad, and miss out of the Bread of Life. Tozer was right – this is no small scandal. Let me share a story with you. There was a time just before my wife Jacqui and I were married and we were engaged and it seemed that everything was going against us. We were really, really low – both of us. We had a great church and a great pastor and a great teacher but we were low. So we decided to go down the hill one Sunday evening and visit another church – just on a whim. The preacher wasn't the regular pastor whom we knew but a visiting guy from some surfing ministry. He preached on Matthew chapter 14, verses 22 to 33 – the bit where Jesus walks on the water and Peter steps out of the boat in the middle of the storm. As we listened to this message, we looked at one another because we realised that God had put this message and this preacher there for us, to strengthen us and encourage us. Over the coming weeks, we preserved through the challenges we faced with a new courage and it all worked out. And to this day I remember that message, even though it was decades ago now. To this day, when I am facing challenges and my faith is being challenged and I need courage, I go back to that passage. God is still using that message in my life today. Inspired, anointed preaching and teaching is one of the ways we hear from God. It's mighty and it's powerful and God can target issues and needs in our lives so accurately; so precisely. Let me encourage you to find and to receive that sort of teaching and preaching in your life. Not the stuff that necessarily entertains you or tickles your ears or tells you what you want of hear – there is plenty of that stuff out there too and that is leading many people astray. But the sort of preaching that tells God's truth with power and with authority.   Reading the Signs Now, in February 2007, German woman Ewa Wisnierska was competing in an international para-gliding competition in rural New South Wales in Australia. The winds were from the south so she and most of the other competitors headed north. Now there was a thunder storm brewing towards the north but if they could only get through that before it formed, well, they would be well on their way. She could see it happening but the band of clouds and storms hadn't formed fully yet. So there she is, hanging off her para-glider, trying to skirt around a small cloud when all of a sudden the clouds merged in front of her and she found herself in the middle of a powerful thunder storm – rain, hail, lightening and winds. She had misread the signs. Now the problem with clouds for a para-glider is that clouds mean lift. The storm rocketed her upwards at twenty metres per second – up and up. There was nothing she could do to stop it – the updraft was just too powerful. Three thousand metres, four thousand, five thousand, six thousand – now at seven thousand metres we run out of oxygen – no one survives. Seven thousand, eight thousand, nine thousand – almost ten thousand metres; ten kilometres above the earth's surface – frozen, unconscious, in the minus fifty five degrees Celsius, oxygen depleted stratosphere, dangling from her para-glider, she glided there in a slow turn until suddenly, the weight of the ice on her para-glider caused her to plummet several thousand metres. Then, miraculously, the para-glider snapped open again and the jolt woke her up. This was the most extraordinary experience – really a miracle. No one has ever survived something like that. Can you imagine how she felt when she came to – she has been sucked up into this thunderstorm, she is covered in ice, barely able to move, aware that she was in a precarious life and death situation. Still in this storm that could snuff her out, as by the way it had to another experienced competitor from China who had been just a few hundred metres away from her. Even in this barely conscious state though, knowing the mistake that put her in this place; knowing that she only had one chance at survival, now that the storm was weakening and she was more on the edge than in the middle, she did the one thing she knew to do – she put herself in a downward spiral. With everything she could muster, she created this downward spiral and she survived to tell this most extraordinary tale. In fact a week later, she was back in the air with the very same para-glider. I watched her being interviewed – the one thing she said was this, along these lines: "It was a race. We were all trying to win. We saw the storm coming but everyone headed towards it and so I followed them. The thing that I have learned," she said, "was that next time I'll read the signs for myself and make my own decisions about going on or pulling out." Now that ... that is a bit of wisdom that really struck me between the eyes. We are talking this week and the next few weeks too, about hearing God speak. If God is God, how can we hear Him speak? Last week we saw that He speaks through His Word the Bible, and we can rely on that as our bedrock; our foundation. God never contradicts Himself – whatever else we may hear, see or feel – what He says in His Word is the truth and anything that contradicts that, isn't the truth. And we saw that He speaks to us as we spend time in prayer; in thought quietly with Him. And earlier we saw that He speaks to us through anointed and inspired preaching and teaching. What we are going to look at now is "signs". Now God speaks to us through signs as well and one of the things we are taught in His Word is to read the signs. Come with me to Luke chapter 12, beginning at verse 54: Jesus also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Now here, let's get the context right: Jesus is talking to them about the fact that they have got the Son of God right there, under their noses and they just don't get it! But the word "sign or signs" appears over a hundred and eighty times throughout the Bible. Sometimes we are talking ‘miraculous signs' but other times, they are not so much "miraculous" and almost exclusively, these signs – listen to this – are pointing towards God and what He is doing and who He is. That's the whole point of "signs" – they are pointing to something. Jesus, the miracles He did: John in his Gospel refers to them as ‘signs'. Jesus was and is the Word of God; God speaking to us about whom He is and what He is up to in this world. And so often there are signs in our lives – maybe right under our noses, God is pointing us in a direction but either we miss them altogether or we misinterpret them. I wonder how often people look at all that is going on in their lives; the storm clouds are rolling in and they ask themselves, "I wonder what God is up to?" Have you ever been travelling through a situation; something difficult or complex and you don't quite know the whole picture or how it's going to turn out and then all of a sudden there's a flash of lightening over there and a thunder clap that follows but over in a different direction there is a ray of sunshine; of hope? See most of us, we can look up at the sky and see that the weather is changing but we ignore what God is saying to us about what He is up to in the things that are happening around us. So here's what I do: well, if something is a little fuzzy; it's not quite clear, I take the time to quietly get before God. I pray a bit for wisdom and insight and then I just look at the different things that are going on and I think about them prayerfully. "God, that event, what does that mean? Is there anything that You are trying to say to me through that? Or this person, he's being so difficult and what she said, do you mean for me to take notice of those things?" I remember once we were having problems selling one of our houses, when we had already bought another one. Now, it's not something we had done out of hubris, we felt God leading us on to downsize and downscale and so we stepped out in faith – we bought a new house before we had sold the other one. And way before things became difficult, a wise, experienced real estate agent has quipped to me – he said, "I always tell people when they are selling, ‘Don't panic, it will sell eventually.'" Now, I thought nothing of it at the time. When things got tight and difficult and really tight and settlement of the new place was coming up and the old place wasn't selling, time and time again, God brought that passing comment back to me; into my remembrance and spoke to me through it and gave me peace. It might be something you saw in a movie or on television or a thunderbolt or a ray of sunshine – you know sometimes God will give us insight through those things that He is doing. He expects us to read the signs – it says so over and over again in the Bible. Is that like reading tea leaves? No! It's about looking at all the stuff that's going on through God's eyes – getting still and listening to what He is saying to us. So often God is speaking and we aren't even listening. I really encourage you to get still before God. Think about the different things that are going on and ask Him what He is trying to say to you through the signs that you see around you. Ask God for His wisdom and insight. You know, when we go to God, He never holds back; He never withholds wisdom if we ask Him and believe He will give us the wisdom and believe He will give us the insight, you know what – He will give it to us. It's a process of learning to discern what God is saying and when it's Him talking and when it's not. The one thing I always come back to is this: God never contradicts Himself. That's why we can be absolutely certain that anything that contradicts God's Word, in fact, isn't from Him.   Preaching and Practice I often tell people about a man who has had an enormous impact in my life – Phil Littlejohn. He was the pastor of the first church I attended after I became a Christian. Phil was and still is a gifted teacher of God's Word. Week after week I have listened to him preaching and whilst I didn't realise it back then, him faithfully telling me each week what God had to say through His Word, laid the foundations of my faith. It's like a bedrock; solid. I realised that when I stumbled across this passage; something that Jesus said to His disciples – Matthew chapter 7, beginning at verse 24: Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall! That's exactly what was happening when I received God's Word through the preaching from Pastor Phil – it was like building a house whose foundations were on solid ground. The preaching of God's Word, that I received through Phil, was very much God's providence for me. In every sense of the word, it was God sent. And that's why it is such an incredible tragedy for people to waste their time, waste their lives sitting under dead, lifeless, uninspired teaching. With all that I am, let me say this: if that's what you are doing right now in your church, something has to give. Don't keep doing that because instead of laying a foundation of rock; solid, strong – you are building your house on the sand. And here's the point: the preaching thing is not just about learning the theory, it's about have the wherewithal to put it into practice in life because storms come in our lives – they always do. So we need the foundation of God's Word. But then we go out there and we put it into practice. That's why being able to read the signs out there in life, is equally important. I know people who believe in Jesus but they treat preaching like it's some theory lesson. They don't value it highly because they don't ever intend to go out there and – wait for this – put it into practice. But that's exactly what Jesus intends. There's no separation between preaching and signs in His view. Just read how He lived His life, here on earth. The preaching and the practice were one and the same to Him. And the more God's Word becomes a part of us – through our own Bible reading, through the preaching of those whom God has sent to us to teach us His Word, the more His Word becomes part of our DNA like that, the more we see the world through His eyes; from His perspective. Rather than from our own selfish, worldly perspective and the more we will be able to read the signs, to hear His voice, to figure out His will for our lives. It is exactly what the Apostle Paul writes in Romans chapter 12, verse 2: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. In other words, as God's Word takes root in us, we are changed because we change our minds and that is when we become able to discern the good and acceptable and perfect will of God for our lives. It's not just theory – it's theory and practice. It's hearing God's Word and taking that – let it become part of us and go and do it and live it. Preaching and practice, preaching and practice, preaching and practice, over and over and over again and before we know it, we are hearing God so clearly ... so clearly, it is just an awesome thing. Friend, I want to encourage you again – get in your Bible, spend time with God, reading His Word, prayerfully thinking through it, praying. Go and get good teaching – good, solid, inspired, anointed, God-given Bible teaching and then take those things and put them into practice in your life and my friend, they will bear fruit a hundred fold.

Unyime Akpan - July 20th 2025 - The ‘Final Days' of Jesus Jesus' Longest Sermon or Teaching in the Gospels What? When? To Whom? Why? John 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-30 Luke 18:31-34, Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34 Jerusalem -Seat of Political Power Roman Gentile Governor and Soldiers Pilate (the Romans executed by crucifixion) Sanhedrin Isreal/Jew Religious Leaders -72 High Priest, Chief Priests, Scribes, Rulers Mostly Sadducees and Few Pharisees Matthew 20:17-19 Delivered to the Chief Priest and Scribes (Jews) Condemned to Die Delivered to The Gentiles (Non-Jews) Mocked, Flogged and Crucified Crucifixion and Death Resurrection At Night Annias –Grand High Priest –John 18 Caiphas (High Priest) and Some Chief Priests, Elders Matthew 26, Mark 14 In the Morning Whole Israel Council (Leaders)-High Priest and Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes Luke 22 Pilate Herod Pilate What Does It Mean For Jesus To Be At The Right Hand of God? Ephesians 1 ESV Jesus is Enthroned in a Place of Honour at God's right hand as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords Jesus' Authority is Superior to every other authority, human or angelic, now and forever No exceptions! Jesus has Universal Dominion, over angels and man, and, over all creation. Jesus Christ At the Right Hand Of God The Apostles (Disciples) What did Jesus tell the Disciples that Night? Israel Rulers -Sanhedrin High Priest, Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes Told them “From Now On You Will See the Son of Man Seated At The Right Hand of God” Psalm 101:1 ESV Before Jesus' Death and Resurrection Matthew 22:44 Mark 12:36 Luke 20:42-43 Matthew 26:64 Mark 14:62 Luke 22:69 After Jesus' Resurrection and Ascension Mark 16:19 Acts 2:33 Acts 2:34-35 Acts 5:31 Acts 7:55-56 Romans 8:34 –Privilege (In context) Ephesians 1:20 Colossians 3:1 –Responsibility (In context) Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:13 Hebrews 8:1 Hebrews 10:12-13 Hebrews 12:2 1 Peter 3:22-24 Revelations (Especially 5 -22) Matthew 22 Mark 13 John 19 Matthew 27 Matthew 28 John 14 John 15 John 16 Acts 1 Isreal's Leaders Killed Jesus Jesus Instructed His Apostles Before he died Jesus Died and Resurrected Went Back to Heaven, and Is Seated at the Right Hand of God (Mark 16:17) From the Right Hand of God Jesus Empowers the Apostles Isreal Leaders are Going to Confront ‘Jesus Seated at God's Right Hand' through Jesus' Apostles Assignment: Read or/and Listen to Acts 1-7 Happening in Jerusalem Pay Close Attention to The Apostles' Message especially during confrontation with Israel's leaders Israel's leaders' response during these confrontations Notice how Jesus is mentioned and discussed by both

Scribes were the scholars of the Torah.  They taught The Law; they were expected to know The Law.  What they did was very much like what lawyers do today.  Knowing what they did, and how they were regarded, tells us much of what they were like when Jesus encountered them.

Today on Bridging the Gap we'll meet a few individuals who clung to their traditions, in lieu of Christ, and that spells disaster.  Pastor Lloyd Pulley is in the process of leading us through the Gospel of Mark in a series titled “Jesus The Humble Servant”, and today we enter chapter seven where we find some Pharisees and Scribes gathered around Christ.

In this second part of our look at Jesus' final woe to the Scribes and Pharisees, we focus in on their deep hypocrisy. Though they claimed to honor the prophets, Jesus reveals that they were just like their ancestors who killed them—and would go on to prove it by persecuting and killing God's messengers themselves. They were filling up the measure of their fathers' guilt, showing that the same rebellious spirit still lived in them. This passage reminds us that outward religion means nothing if our hearts are far from God. This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.

Who were the scribes - a remarkable class of people who arose in about the 5th century B.C. and gave us the Bible in written form? Why would we find them involved in the Crucifixion of Jesus several centuries later? I think I know why; they were lawyers like I am.

In this weeks Unit Bible Study we explored the origins of the Bible, focusing on the processes of revelation, inspiration, and canonicity. We discussed the significance of manuscripts, the role of scribes and the Masorites in preserving biblical texts, and the historical context of the New Testament. We also highlighted the importance of textual criticism and the insights provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, emphasizing the dedication of early church figures in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the scriptures.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Bible's Origins06:02 The Process of Canonicity12:07 The Languages of the Bible17:48 The Importance of Scribes and the Masoretes23:52 The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Significance

In this message, we conclude Jesus' series of woes against the Scribes and Pharisees by examining the final and most severe denunciation in Matthew 23:29–36. Here, He calls out their hypocrisy—honoring the prophets of the past while being just like those who rejected and killed them. For greater context, we turn to the prophet Isaiah's six woes against Israel and see how they reveal a persistent pattern of spiritual adultery — God's people turning away from Him while going through the motions of religion. This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.

Clinicians aren't asking for more AI—they're asking for AI they can trust. In this video, OntarioMD CEO Robert Fox breaks down how their new Vendor of Record (VOR) program helps reduce liability and streamline adoption of AI scribes across Ontario. If you're a healthcare IT leader evaluating AI documentation tools, this conversation has important considerations for you. What do you think of Ontario's approach to AI in healthcare? Drop a comment below and share your perspective. Don't forget to subscribe for more practical strategies on adopting safe, scalable healthcare IT solutions.Learn more about OntarioMD's AI Scribe Program at https://www.ontariomd.ca/pages/ai-scribe-overview.aspxFind more great health IT content at https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Later scribes altered and expanded Bishop Ignatius' letter to the Romans to elevate its christology. This week's episode will examine four of the most controversial additions to Ignatius' authentic letter to see how later editors corrupted his views of the person of Jesus Christ.   To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/GDN19SYTewU  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode, please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X86vrxSkJ5EhLPt1mB86MmC5kJC5TdKbTPiUBWXGrhc/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a replacement for Saul, the failure who sat on the throne, from among Jesse's sons. The elders of the town trembled after hearing of Samuel's summary dispatch of Agag and asked him if he had come in peace. He replied, 'yes'. One by one the seven older brothers pass before him - each one impressive in his features; only for Samuel to be told not to look on the outward appearance (the basis of human judgment), but rather on the heart, which is Yahweh's basis of measurement. At last the youngest, who was not thought worthy of being presented, was brought, chosen and anointed. David was invited to soothe Saul's melancholic moods by playing his harp.Isaiah in chapter 60 the time of Zion's future glory, when the wealth of the nations will pour into her (Psalm 102 verses12-22). Verses 1-3 describe the LORD bringing glory from gloom to the long downtrodden nation of Israel. We are living close to the commencement of that epoch as our above quote from Psalm 102 reveals for Yahweh has restored Israel to their homeland. He has once more given them Jerusalem. Verses 4-9 tell of the flowing of the wealth of the nations into Zion. We are told that many Arab nations will be to the forefront of helping Zion, as will Great Britain through her navy. The maritime power of Tarshish (Britain) will be at the forefront of Zion's restoration. Verses 10-14 speak of the prominence that Israel will experience and those who afflicted her will coming begging for mercy. Verses 15-16 is an acknowledgment of the Almighty's role in Jerusalem's elevation. Verses 17-22 outline the abundance of blessings that will flow to her as she is blessed in Messiah's kingdom. Just as in Revelation 21 Jerusalem's glory will be the LORD God Almighty and his radiant Son.Matthew 5-7 is called "the sermon on the mount". Note from the start that after an arduous climb away from the multitude Jesus prepared a series of talks designed for disciples. It begins with a composite picture of our Lord's own character as the blueprint for all true citizens of Zion. There are 8 beatitudes: verses 2-12 - and the reward for each is the same- just expressed in different terms- that is to be blessed with a place in Messiah's kingdom. The 8 blessings - beatitudes- find their antitheses in the curses, or woes upon the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23. Within the 8th blessing (Greek "kairos" - a happiness borne in the knowledge of our Father's overriding love and care for His children) there is a ninth, for those who then heard and were moved to respond to the gracious words which they heard. Verses 13-6 give 2 metaphors which describe the disciple's purpose - to shine forth the gospel to others - and who the disciple truly is - a sincere follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verses 17-20 tell us of Christ's mission and as his followers our duty to develop a righteousness of the heart and not one of outward appearance to others. Verses 21-26 tell us to control anger and to reconcile problems, not stir up strife. Verses 27-32 deal with lust and difficulties within marriage. Verses 33-37 ask disciples to tell the truth and avoid oaths. Verses 38-42 ask us to avoid retaliation. Verses 43-48 instruct us to be as our Father and show love at all times. We note in all these words the authority of our Lord: "but I say unto you". This contrasts with the Jewish leaders who would quote one or another rabbinical authority: Matthew 7:28. In all of these segments our Lord goes beyond what the Law requires and goes straight to the issues of the heart. Let us also learn that this is how we should look at the Word of God and the words of His Son. The fifth chapter concludes with an appeal for the Father's children to appreciate and emulate His character (verses 43-48).

Did you know that scribes altered and expanded Bishop Ignatius' letter to the Ephesians to over twice its original size? This week's episode will examine four of the most controversial additions to Ignatius' authentic letter to see how later editors corrupted his views of the local bishop and Christology.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h07CThrRhVKI0DUddCHfE2RSa7P5oTN3zq2NZhicE1g/edit?usp=sharing           Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

In Matthew 23:25–28, Jesus compares the Scribes and Pharisees to whitewashed tombs—clean and beautiful on the outside, but full of dead bones on the inside. In this sermon, we take a closer look at what Jesus meant by this strong warning. He shows us the difference between looking religious on the outside and having a heart that is truly devoted to God. This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.

The scribe and Pharisees hated Jesus and tried to trip him up in his words. Why did they hate him so much? Let's find out together as we read Luke 11:45-54 and 1 Chronicles 24:1-22.

In Mark 7:1-23, the religious leaders' opposition to Jesus resurfaces. After all the miracles that Jesus has performed, the Scribes and Pharisees are outraged because His disciples didn't wash their hands the “right” way before eating. It sounds trivial, right? But to them, it was a full-blown scandal, a matter of being “defiled” before God. Jesus doesn't respond to their question but instead exposes their obsession with outward traditions and their hypocritical approach to God's law. Then Jesus reveals what truly makes us unclean—our hearts. The Pharisees employed their traditions, such as “Corban,” to circumvent God's commands. They honored God with their lips, but their hearts were far from Him (Mark 7:6-7). Instead of answering their question about defiled hands, Jesus rebukes them for their hypocrisy and legalism and reveals that it is our hearts, not outward rituals or actions, that truly defile. How, then, can one be clean before God? Only from the inside. No amount of rule-following can fix the heart. But here's the good news: Jesus can! Through His sacrifice, He offers us a new heart, one that longs to follow God from the inside out. Take some time to read Mark 7:1-23 before Sunday. As you do, ask yourself: Are there ways I'm relying on “doing the right things” to be acceptable to God? What's in my heart that I need to bring to Jesus? Let us prepare ourselves to come and worship Him from the heart on Sunday as we sing and study His word. I. The Clash Over Tradition (v. 1-5) II. The Hypocrisy Of An Only Outward Religion (v. 6-13) III. The True Source Of Defilement (v. 14-23)

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Matthew-23_13-36-The-Covenantal-Implications-of-the-Seven-Woes.mp3 We hear it all the time from warmongering politicians: “God will bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel.” They say it with conviction—rarely with context—and insist it's self-evident, even axiomatic. But what if I told you that Jesus cursed Israel? Cursed them to the point that He took the Kingdom from them and gave it to a new people, a people who would bear its fruit. What if I told you that the “Israel of God” isn't a modern political state, but a New Covenant community, gathered around the Risen King? It's not a hot take. It's Bible—every word of it. In this sermon, Pastor Matt walks through the covenantal logic behind Jesus' seven woes on the Scribes and Pharisees, and shows how rightly understanding these judgments delivers a fatal blow to the modern cult of Zionism.

Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are reducing documentation time, increasing note quality, and making patient care more efficient — all while staying HIPAA compliant. Whether you're tech-savvy or hesitant, Aaron breaks down how easy it is to implement AI into your workflow and the surprising benefits you might not expect.Key Topics:The difference between ChatGPT and true ambient AIWhy “scribe” is a misleading term for modern AI toolsHow PTs can save an hour a day using AIVerbal note-taking tips for more accurate documentationImproving coding accuracy and complianceMultilingual support, template flexibility, and patient experience gains

Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are reducing documentation time, increasing note quality, and making patient care more efficient — all while staying HIPAA compliant. Whether you're tech-savvy or hesitant, Aaron breaks down how easy it is to implement AI into your workflow and the surprising benefits you might not expect.Key Topics:The difference between ChatGPT and true ambient AIWhy “scribe” is a misleading term for modern AI toolsHow PTs can save an hour a day using AIVerbal note-taking tips for more accurate documentationImproving coding accuracy and complianceMultilingual support, template flexibility, and patient experience gains✅ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

In what ways did later scribes modify and alter the authentic letter from Bishop Ignatius to Polycarp? This week's episode explores some of the additions, focusing on the development of the hierarchy of bishops, the elevated role of the bishop, and the description of Jesus as "our God Jesus Christ." We also examine what it might mean to refer to Christ as "God" in light of the principle of agency that is present in Scripture. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg        Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MsmYGFazS4JNGeOx0GHBgzvKcKqfR2SA_LJBHixTkHg/edit?usp=sharing          Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Jesus asks the Pharisees about the Christ. Whose son is he? Then Jesus talks to thecrowd about the scribes and Pharisees.Join Pastor Daryl as he journeys through the entire Bible. Visit the podcast website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Read or subscribe to his devotional at simplythebible.blog. Visit the church website. If you enjoy Simply the Bible, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: A prospective study at the Mayo Clinic Rochester was conducted to examine whether patients actively using their phones on initial assessment in the ED was associated with higher discharge rates The study included 292 patients, and only about 15% of patients were on their phone The patients on their phone tended to be a younger demographic Scribes were trained to record the data during their shifts The results did show that patients on their phone have a higher rate of discharge 94% chance of discharge if the patient is on their phone 64% chance of discharge if the patient is not on their phone This concept can potentially contribute to improving triage decisions References Garcia SI, Jacobson A, Moore GP, Frank J, Gifford W, Johnson S, Lazaro-Paulina D, Mullan A, Finch AS. Airway, breathing, cellphone: a new vital sign? Int J Emerg Med. 2024 Nov 22;17(1):177. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00769-0. PMID: 39578750; PMCID: PMC11583604. Summarized by Meg Joyce, MS2 | Edited by Meg Joyce & Jorge Chalit, OMS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

As Jesus continues to pronounce woes on Scribes and Pharisees, He exposes them as “blind guides” who obsess over trivial ritual details yet ignore the weightier demands of justice, mercy, and faithfulness.In this sermon on Matthew 23:16-22 we will consider how we can must not make a show of attending to small details while neglecting the weightier matters of God's law.This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information visit LegacyRBC.org.

A four thousand(ish) year old murder trial. A procession of the dead. Kings who believed they could escape the gods by dressing gardeners in royal clothes...then killing them. Welcome to the Dark Side of Ancient Mesopotamia! Guiding Maddy and Anthony through this most ancient and most fascinating civilisation is the incredible Professor Amanda Podany, author of 'Weavers, Scribes and Kings: A New History of the Ancient Near East'.Edited by Tomos Delarggy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.

“They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and NOT as the scribes.” (Mark 1:22)

“They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and NOT as the scribes.” (Mark 1:22)

05/25/25The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E17 - Bedside Bots!  AI Scribing in HealthcareWith Special Guest:  Brian Imdieke, MAN, ANP-BCEver feel like your doctor is paying more attention to their keyboard than to you? You're not alone—and that's one of the problems AI scribes are trying to fix.  But how do they work?  How good are they?  Is my data still private?  And are we nearing the age of Dr. Bot, M.D.?In this episode, we'll take a look at how artificial intelligence is transforming the exam room with Clinical Informaticist and published expert, Brian Imdieke (MAN, ANP-BC) of Hennepin Healthcare.  We'll explore how AI scribes work, who's using them, what they're doing well—and where they might still fall short.  From reducing caregiver burnout to reclaiming precious face-to-face time in the exam room, we'll unpack the promise, the pitfalls, and the privacy questions around this transformative technology.  Join us!We're open to your comments or ideas for future shows!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25Jun08.pdf * Over the past several weeks we have been considering the examination of Jesus by the Scribes, Pharisees and Sadducees, who were looking for a way to accuse Him. As we began this consideration, we briefly examined the timing of the Passover tradition to see how Jesus' examination paralleled that of the choosing of the Passover Lamb. We mentioned at that time that we would look at the fulfillment of the feasts later. Today, we have that opportunity. * Today, we turn to the events of the final day prior to His crucifixion. Our text states that it was the time of the Feast of Unleavened Bread which was also referred to as Passover. It is important for us to understand the Old Testament timing and significance of this event. * For though the primary focus of this passage is upon Judas' betrayal of Jesus, there is baked within it the Jewish leaders' betrayal of YHWH at the time of a Feast which set to remind them of their redemption by YHWH. * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on June 8, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Welcome to Faith Church Online! Today we are studying Luke 6:1-11, Jesus healing on the Sabbath. The Pharisees and Scribes were trying to "catch" Jesus working on the day God commanded us to rest. But His rebuttal put them in their place.  Take some time to rest in God today.We hope this serves you well.

Let's all prepare for a dark and somber service this Sunday -- with the hope of the gospel, of course, in view. Jesus pronounces seven "woes" against the self-exalting religion of the Scribes and Pharisees. We've also published a new booklet on "The Responsibilities of a Church Member." Learn more and get a sneak peek at that resource here.

AI scribes are transforming how clinical notes are written, relieving physicians from time-consuming documentation and unlocking more patient-focused care. In this video, we explore what AI scribes really do, how they vary in capability, and which features actually move the needle in clinical practice. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), and featuring Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdorn/), the interview outlines how AI scribes differ by integration depth, impact on workflows, and their role in improving documentation accuracy, coding, and even downstream reimbursement.

I. The grace of God they are rejecting, v34. II. The guilt of sin they are accumulating, vv34-35. III. The generational attitude and judgment in which they are participating, v35-36.

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25Jun01.pdf * Jesus has been fielding questions and "traps" from the Scribes, Pharisees and Sadducees, who were looking for a way to accuse Him. * He silenced them all by asking them how the Messiah could be son of David while still being David's Adonai (Lord). Jesus then taught His disciples regarding the trap of religious pretentiousness. * Today, we have a major change in topics as Jesus responds to the wonder and admiration of His disciples for the Temple. In our passage today, Jesus provides a Synopsis, Summary, and Surety regarding what would happen in the future ... from their perspective ... not necessarily ours! * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on June 1, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Artificial intelligence that listens and summarizes your conversations can be deployed during doctor's appointments. But WSJ contributor Laura Landro explains why some experts say it's only the beginning of how it can be used across medicine. Plus: Tens of millions of Americans lack access to broadband Internet connectivity. WSJ reporter Patience Haggin tells us that's pushing some states to consider subsidies for satellites over fiber cables to get more people online faster. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I. Jesus accuses the scribes and Pharisees of self-righteousness and self-deception, vv29-31. II. Jesus, tongue in cheek, urges them to finish the evil of their fathers, v32. III. Jesus presses upon them the judgment of hell they deserve, that they may escape, v33.

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25May25.pdf * Jesus has entered into Jerusalem and has been teaching the people in the Temple. We are in the midst of a four day period when the Passover Lamb would be finely examined to make sure that it was a worthy Sacrifice. The religious unknowingly are fulfilling this prophetic requirement of YHWH (cf. Exodus 12:2-7). * Two weeks ago, we considered the Chief Priests' and Scribes' attempted to find a blemish in Jesus by asking whether it was lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. * Last week, we saw the Sadducees seek to trap Him by asking him who wife would a woman be (in the resurrection) who had been married consecutively to seven brothers. Jesus responded to them by drawing attention to the fact that they truly did not believe the Scriptures that they supposedly held in high regard. * Jesus took the moment as an opportunity to teach - both the Scribes and His Disciples - with authority. The first being a call to expositing the Word of God faithfully and the second a call to beware of pretentiousness. * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on May 25, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Ever felt like you're just going through the motions in your faith? In this challenging episode, Pastor Derek Holmes invites us to an uncomfortable dinner party recorded in Luke 11:37-12:3. Jesus, as the guest of honor, directly confronts his Pharisee hosts, revealing their hypocrisy. He exposes how they meticulously cultivate an outward appearance of righteousness while their hearts remain untouched by true holiness. But the Pharisees aren't the only ones under scrutiny. Jesus then turns to the Scribes, the religious lawyers of the day, and uncovers how their rigid legalism was burdening and oppressing the very people they were meant to guide. Both groups, Pastor Holmes explains, were practicing a "tainted religion" – one that prioritized external show over internal transformation. Join us for "Behind the Mask" as Pastor Holmes unpacks this potent encounter. Discover why true Christianity must go more than skin deep. It's a call to examine our own hearts and ensure our faith is genuine, gives all honor and glory to Him, and fully welcomes His transformative presence in every aspect of our lives. This is a lesson for us all on the vital importance of authenticity in our walk with Christ.

Seth and guest Dr. Peter Gurry discuss New Testament manuscripts, textual variants, scribal errors, and challenges Christians may face in holding to the belief that the Scriptures are without error in the original writings. Can you say your ESV Bible is God's Word? Do the writers of the gospels contradict each other? How should we think about the section in Scripture that are bracketed off in our Bibles that say, "earliest manuscripts do not include"? https://textandcanon.org Scribes & Scripture

I. The danger of a graceless minister, v25a. II. The heart of a graceless minister, vv25, 27-28. III. The hope of a graceless minister, v26

Everything a believer believes, hinges on whether the Bible can be trusted. Has it been corrupted? Was the Book of Enoch removed from the Bible? Why do the Catholics have a different canon? Did the 'lying scribes' corrupt our Bibles? Travel with PD through history and uncover the evidence! TABLE OF CONTENTS • What do we do with the Apocrypha, such as Enoch or Jubilees? • Were the Apocrypha originally in the Bible, and later removed? • Did "the lying scribes" tamper with the Bible? • Did the Catholic Church decide on the books of the Bible? • What about different canons that exist among different denominations? • Where does losing trust in the Biblical text lead people? • Above all, we will see what Jesus has to say about the books contained in the Bible. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript