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Text your questions or comments to us.THE GREAT BRO-WAKENING is here. Men from all over the world are waking up from and rejecting woke ideologues and progressive destruction and embracing real traditional masculinity.We've been labeled toxic, told we're obsolete. But right now, men everywhere are waking up.Have you ever been told to check your masculinity at the door?Men are being ignored, told we are not needed, that we are toxic and useless and the source of all the world's problems.Must be nice to have someone to blame for all your faultsWE ARE FREAKING DONE WITH THIS DUMPSTER FIRE!HOW TO: Stop trying and start trainingPrinciple 1: Servant‑LeadershipStep: Identify one person you can serve this week—child, spouse, co‑worker.Scripture: Matt. 20:26–27.Principle 2: Protector & ProviderStep: Conduct a “household audit” of physical, emotional, and spiritual needs; implement one improvement.Scripture: 1 Tim. 5:8.Principle 3: Self‑Control & DisciplineStep: Launch a 30‑day challenge (fasting, workout, digital detox) with an accountability partner.Scripture: 1 Cor. 9:25.Principle 4: Prayer & Spiritual DependenceStep: Implement “prayer pockets” at morning, midday, evening; keep a prayer journal.Scripture: 1 Thess. 5:17.Support the show TDMP SITE: https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/ Grab some DANGEROUS GEAR in our shop https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/shop/ Support the show for as little as $3 a month https://www.buzzsprout.com/2080275/supporters/new Follow us on X for more shenanigans https://twitter.com/TDMPodcast603 Follow us on Instagram for extra shenanigans https://www.instagram.com/thedangerousmanpodcast/ Connect with Matt Fortin & Rory Lawrence Email us at: thedangerousmanpodcast@gmail.com Remember men... Stop trying & start training! Top Men's Podcast for 2024... https://podcasts.feedspot.com/mens_podcasts/

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 3:1-3 Download 04132025P.mp3

Our lives and even our history exhibit patterns of rupture and repair. Disruptions to life are inevitable, but that doesn't make them any less painful to endure, nor the realization of our own frailty any easier to bear. However, in Scripture we see that Jesus is a Savior who deeply understands humanity's weakness, suffering, and despair - his own ministry began with trial and temptation in the wilderness, and culminated in being crucified. Counter-culturally, it's the depths of our humanity and struggle that God calls us towards. These places of rupture are reminders that God created us for a higher purpose, to experience redemption in our deepest wounds and grow in tenderness, such that we could become beacons of His love to the world.  ---- Scripture: Matt 4:1-11 Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'[b]” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you,     and they will lift you up in their hands,     so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'[c]” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'[d]” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'[e]” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

In episode 125, we're discussing 2 types of people that we need to forgive. Forgiveness helps us to release ourselves and the hurt so we can end emotional eating. Scripture: Matt 18:21-35, Eph 4: 31-32, Romans 8:1, Psalm 32:5

   In every Live Christmas Nativity scene I wonder if the first two actors needing to be cast are Joseph and Mary? So today and tomorrow, let’s make them the focus of our Christmas question: “WHO are Christmas Joseph & Mary”? Let’s consider Joseph today and tomorrow we’ll look at Mary.  The first page of the New Testament is both fascinating and boring, isn’t it? Matthew begins his Gospel account with a long list of names, perhaps you’ve skipped over those names many times in the past. But for Jews that list of names is priceless! (Click here to see full text, images and links)   Today’s Scripture: Matt. 1:16-25. Choose below to read or listen.​​Pastor Doug Anderson    “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Heb. 12:1,2)Have a comment or question about today's chapter? I'm ready to hear from you, contact me here. Interested in helping "Walking with Jesus" financially? Click here

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 5:17-22 Download 12012024A.mp3

Send us a comment or question!Scripture: Matt. 24:15-22, Revelation 6-19, Daniel 9:27, 2 Thess. 2:3-4, Rev. 13, 2 Samuel 12:15-23, Matthew 19:13-15, Genesis 18:25Links:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/13/who-is-mike-huckabee-the-evangelical-pro-settlement-envoy-to-israel https://time.com/6972022/donald-trump-transcript-2024-election/ Iran secretly elected its next leader, report says https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkxlovlf1l Prophecy Brief: Things to watch under the Trump Administration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1VKtuW1kkQ&t=2s Calvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/  Email: info@calvarychapelfranklin.com  The Parsons Pad Website: https://parsonspad.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/parsonspadpodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1006557?date=this-year Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfranklintn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelFranklin/  Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://parsonspad.buzzsprout.com/  Calvary Chapel Franklin meets at: Sunday mornings: 1724 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 Wednesday evenings: 274 Mallory Station Rd, Franklin TN 37967 (Aspen Grove Christian Church)Mail: PO Box 1993 Spring Hill TN 37174 If you need a Bible, please download the free Gideon's app for iPhone or Android: https://gideons.org/  Calvary Chapel Franklin is a 501c3 tax exempt religious organization. If you would like to donate to support this ministry, please click here: https://calvarychapelfranklin.churchcenter.com/giving 

Barry covers a narrative in Matthew 16 where Simon receives two names. The first one is quite wonderful—Peter. The second one… not so much. The connection between this confession and rejection is undeniable: to accept Christ's identity means to embrace (and follow) his purpose. Scripture: Matt 16:13-28  

On this Labor Day, may we join our hearts together in Word & Song, remembering that we are called to serve Jesus Christ every day! Scripture: Matt. 4:18-22; Matt. 8:18-22; Matt. 9:9-13; Matt. 9:35-38; Matt. 10:1-8

On this Labor Day, may we join our hearts together in Word & Song, remembering that we are called to serve Jesus Christ every day! Scripture: Matt. 4:18-22; Matt. 8:18-22; Matt. 9:9-13; Matt. 9:35-38; Matt. 10:1-8

Speaker: James BardonScripture: Matt. 23:37 Download 08182024P.mp3

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 5:41 Download 08112024P.mp3

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 19:1-10 Download 07212024A.mp3

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 19:13-15 Download 04282024A.mp3

Speaker: Bobby SobieszczykScripture: Matt. 7:21-23 Download 04282024P.mp3

   One week ago today was “Good Friday”! I wonder if, 7 days later after the crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples each found themselves replaying in their minds where they had been, what they had witnessed, and what they had done on that terrible Friday, while Jesus suffered and died?  I don’t know exactly where Matthew spent that Friday one week later but he is the only disciple who gives us the story of what happened with Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus.(Click here to see full text, images and links)     Today’s Scripture: Matt. 27:1-10. Choose below to read or listen.​​Pastor Doug Anderson    “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Heb. 12:1,2)Have a comment or question about today's chapter? I'm ready to hear from you, contact me here. Interested in helping "Walking with Jesus" financially? Click here

   This day, perhaps more than any other day of the year, is a Day of HOPE for our world, do you agree? WHY? Because this is the day we celebrate that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after His brutal crucifixion on that day we often call Good Friday. (Click here to see full text, images and links)   Today’s Scripture: Matt. 28:1-10. Choose below to read or listen.​​Pastor Doug Anderson    “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Heb. 12:1,2)Have a comment or question about today's chapter? I'm ready to hear from you, contact me here. Interested in helping "Walking with Jesus" financially? Click here

   These days between Palm Sunday and Easter weekend are of course very special to Christians and all of humanity, for it is what Jesus Christ accomplished this week, nearly 2000 years ago, which makes sin-forgiven, eternal life with God possible! The Bible does not give us an easy to follow detail of exactly what Jesus did each day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this, what some people call “Holy Week”. Of course we know Jesus was crucified on Friday morning and His upper room evening meal with the disciples, His betrayal by Judas and denial by Peter, all happened on that Thursday evening. (Click here to see full text, images and links)    Today’s Scripture: Matt. 22:15-33. Choose below to read or listen.​​Pastor Doug Anderson    “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Heb. 12:1,2)Have a comment or question about today's chapter? I'm ready to hear from you, contact me here. Interested in helping "Walking with Jesus" financially? Click here

Speaker: Bobby SobieszczykScripture: Matt.28:18-20 Download 03242024P.mp3

Forgiving is a non-negotiable ingredient in your personal health (and it goes a long way in relationships too)Scripture: Matt 6:12-15Helpful Links:Check out this week's sermon study.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2023 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.

Join us as Pastor Susan Evangelista shares a life-changing message on "The Power of Declaration." Known for her inspirational teaching gifts, Pastor Susan leads our church with wisdom and insight. Get ready to be stirred and equipped as she unpacks how to unleash spiritual power through declaring biblical truth. Declaring God's Word unleashes power. As we align our words with Scripture, we release His promises into our lives. We Need Encouragement Words affect us deeply. Destructive words tear down, but God's Word builds up (Prov 15:1-4) God created the world by declaring it into being (Gen 1:3, 6, 9, 11) We Must Receive God's Language The Bible contains the best declarations. We must read and speak Scripture (Matt 21:19) Memorizing verses helps us declare God's truths We Must Make Prophetic Decrees What we profess, we possess. Declare God's blessings over your life. Speak desired futures into existence, based on God's Word (Prov 18:21) Declare boldly like Elijah did In closing, declare blessings, healing, prosperity, victory into your circumstances. The mountains in your life must move as you decree God's powerful promises. Declare increase of wisdom, joy, peace, love, and success in the mighty name of Jesus!

Scripture: Matt. 6:10, Ezekiel 37:16-28, Zech. 13:8-9, Romans 9:6-7, Romans 11:26, Revelation 12:1-6Calvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/  Email: info@calvarychapelfranklin.com  The Parsons Pad Website: https://parsonspad.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/parsonspadpodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1006557?date=this-year Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfranklintn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelFranklin/  Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://parsonspad.buzzsprout.com/  Calvary Chapel Franklin meets at: Sunday mornings: 1724 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 Wednesday evenings: 7113 Peach Court, Brentwood TN 37027Mail: PO Box 1993 Spring Hill TN 37174 If you need a Bible, please download the free Gideon's app for iPhone or Android: https://gideons.org/  If you would like to support this outreach, please consider donating via PayPal (Calvary Chapel Franklin is a 501c3 tax exempt religious entity): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QCC42G4JT8U76

Scripture: Matt. 6:10, Ezekiel 37:16-28, Zech. 13:8-9, Romans 9:6-7, Romans 11:26, Revelation 12:1-6Calvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/  Email: info@calvarychapelfranklin.com  The Parsons Pad Website: https://parsonspad.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/parsonspadpodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1006557?date=this-year Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfranklintn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelFranklin/  Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://parsonspad.buzzsprout.com/  Calvary Chapel Franklin meets at: Sunday mornings: 1724 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 Wednesday evenings: 7113 Peach Court, Brentwood TN 37027Mail: PO Box 1993 Spring Hill TN 37174 If you need a Bible, please download the free Gideon's app for iPhone or Android: https://gideons.org/  If you would like to support this outreach, please consider donating via PayPal (Calvary Chapel Franklin is a 501c3 tax exempt religious entity): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QCC42G4JT8U76

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 25:19-24 Download 01072024A.mp3

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 16:13-17 Download 12312023A.mp3

Speaker: Jason ReeseScripture: Matt. 16:13-17 Download 12312023P.mp3

Date:  December 17, 2023 Scripture:  Matt 2:11, Mark 15:23, John 19:39 Speaker:  Kevin Harney Summary:  Myrrh was given to Jesus at his birth, it was given to him again while he hung on the cross, and again it was ... Read MoreThe post Fit for a King – Myrrh; Jesus is Savior first appeared on PEACE CHURCH.

Somewhere along our journey we stopped wondering.Scripture: Matt 2:1-12Check out this week's sermon study:   https://thechurchco-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/3793/2023/12/December-17-Sermon-Study.pdfHelpful Links:Check out this week's sermon study.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2023 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.

Date:  December 10, 2023 Scripture:  Matt 2:11, John 10:22-31 Speaker:  Ryan Kimmel Summary: The most controversial testimony of Jesus is this: He is God. How does his birth point to this, how does his life ... Read MoreThe post Fit for a King – Frankincense; Jesus is God first appeared on PEACE CHURCH.

Date:  December 3, 2023 Scripture:  Matt 2:11, John 18:33-37 Speaker:  Ryan Kimmel Summary: Christmas is the realization of so many prophecies, not least of which is the fact that Jesus is the newborn King – ... Read MoreThe post Fit for a King – Gold; Jesus is King first appeared on PEACE CHURCH.

SCRIPTURE: Matt. 26:28, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, John 17:1-3 & 20:21-23 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Why is the Apostles' Creed important in the history of the Church? Why is it important to us at Revolution? How might it be important or helpful to you?Have you experienced forgiveness, either from God or from others? What did it feel like?Why is it essential for us to extend forgiveness to others, and how can it bring richness to our lives?How does Jesus' sacrificial work on the cross provide a way for forgiveness and reconciliation with God?Is it hard for you to love your own body? How do you think God feels about your relationship to your self/body? This is a very personal topic, so please don't feel overburdened to share in a group setting… but it is worth exploring this question at a time or in a way that is comfortable for you.What does it mean that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and how can we honor God with our bodies? How can we experience eternal life, not just in the future, but in the present?

The key to any future church is found in the original idea.Scripture: Matt 16:13-20Helpful Links:Activity to do with your family.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2023 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 11:27-30 Download 06112023A.mp3

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Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Matt. 27:50-54 Download 04302023A.mp3

Speaker: Bobby SobieszczykScripture: Matt. 7:15 Download 04232023P.mp3

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Today's podcast (12 mins) is on "Avoiding Rash Judgment" (Book 1, Chapter 14), "On Restraint of Our Words" (Book 1, Chapter 10), and "On Avoiding Gossip" (Book 3, Chapter 24).Scripture: Matt 7:1-2; Jas 3:7-9; Matt 26:41; Eph 4:29; John 21:22; Rom 14:12; Ecc 1:14; John 2:25; Rev 3:20; 1 Pet 4:7.Thought questions:* Am I aware of how my own issues (and inner confusion or turmoil) affect the accuracy of my thoughts? Or am I overconfident in my judgment, usually assuming that my first impression or response is on track?* How conscientiously do I attempt to cultivate empathy with others, including seeing the matter from his or her point of view?* Am I easily drawn into the "drama" of others, at times when discussion is actually fruitless?* Do I gossip? Do I listen to gossip? Am I allured by the gossip of the world (in glossy magazines, sports stats, political opinions, talk about people behind their backs...)?* Do I "watch and pray" in order not to idle way our time?* When I am in a conversation, do I tend to steer it in a spiritual direction, or away from such a direction?* Do I have friends of "kindred minds and spirits"?* In my attempts to share with others, am I truly communicating, or simply racking up relationships, seeking to be popular or well-connected? Next: "On Desiring Eternal Life" (Book 3, Chapter 49)

Do you feel like your prayer life is weak and pointless? You're in good company.Matt Massey continues our series on prayer, "Monks & Fools: How The Wonder & Mystery of Prayer Deepens Your Life."Support the show

Solid Rock Bible Church February 5, 2023 Pastor Bill Gay: "The Belief That Saves.” SCRIPTURE: Matt 7:21 John 6:40 Isa 64:6 James 2:19 Matt. 16:26

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 7: The Necessity of Scripture Speaker: Matt McPhillips --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Solid Rock Bible Church September 4, 2022 Pastor Bill Gay "Faith Of A Mustard Seed!” SCRIPTURE: MATT.17:14-20 1PET.5:8 ROM. 8:31 1JOHN 4:4 PHIL.4:13 ROM. 8 :37 MATT. 16:18 2CHRON.20:15

This is Part 2 of St John Paul II's Audience # 26 from "Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology Of The Body" presented on April 30, 1980. It is so relevant to today that he might have given it yesterday!Scripture:Matt 5:27-281 John 2:15-17Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II. Thank You to Fred from Florida  who pledged $100 a month today!!  And Dan from Illinois who pledged $25.00 a month!!  We are getting there! Glory Be To God.      The John Paul II Renewal Center 's goal was to raise $2500.00 a month to fund a new team member whose focus will be to support the culture of life by helping to support and educate parents and children.  We already have the person, a seasoned teacher who is ready to go...help us bring  her on board!Generous donors have  pledged $1,175 per month ...$1125.00 to go! So please consider any amount!                                                  Our Goal is now met when we have added:                                                   4 monthly donors @  $100.00 Month                                                   6 monthly donors @  $  50.00 Month                                                   21 monthly donors @  $  25.00 MonthUpdated  donor address:John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the show     Also listen to podcast #227: "Woke" Neo-Marxists are Destroying Our Children's Future and Taking Down Our Country.Or...#232: What is "Sex"? What is "Gender Identity"? What is a Human Being? With Dr. Susan Selner-WrightEmail me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgPlease share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listOSV TalksCatholic Talks to Get the Church TalkingListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

"I took off my backpack and sat down against the tree to take it all in. It wasn't long, perhaps a few minutes, when I sensed that the beauty before me was somehow drawing me into itself. I began to experience a deep "ache" within that moved into my heart. This is St John Paul II's Audience # 26 from "Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology Of The Body" presented on April 30, 1980. It is so relevant to today that he might have given it yesterday! Scripture: Matt 5:27-281 John 2:15-17Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-6Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II.     The John Paul II Renewal Center 's goal  is to raise $2500.00 a month to fund a new team member whose focus will be to support the culture of life by helping to support and educate parents and children.  We already have the person, a seasoned teacher who is ready to go...help us bring  her on board!Updated  donor address:John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the show     Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgPlease share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listOSV TalksCatholic Talks to Get the Church TalkingListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Scripture: Matt. 11:25-30 / Speaker: Pastor Walton / Date: July, 03 2022

     In this section, Moses directs Israelite farmers to pay the triennial tithe, which God intended for the Levites, strangers, orphans and widows in their towns (Deut 26:12-15). Then Moses closes this section by directing all Israel to obey the Lord and walk with Him, and that if they do, God will bless and exalt them above all the nations (Deut 26:16-19). Reminder to Give the Triennial Tithe      Moses opens this section, saying, “When you have finished paying all the tithe of your increase in the third year, the year of tithing, then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger, to the orphan and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied” (Deut 26:12). In a previous section, Moses had addressed the annual tithe of produce that was to be taken to the tabernacle/temple and eaten with the family and Levites (Deut 14:22-27). Here, Moses references the tithe that was taken every third year and deposited—not at the sanctuary—but in the Israelite's own town. This triennial tithe was for the less fortunate and vulnerable within the community (see Deut 14:28-29). It's likely the food was stored in city storerooms where the poor could go and draw from those resources over a period of time and not merely on one occasion.      God had blessed Israel with freedom (Deut 5:6), land (Deut 4:1; 9:6), and the ability to make a profit (Deut 8:18). Giving the tithe was a test of their heart, to see if they loved the Lord and would trust Him as their Provider. When it came to helping the Levite, the alien, the orphan, and the widow, Israelites were to be generous and open-handed when surrendering the tenth of their labor-produce. This tithe would secure the needs of the economically vulnerable in the community. By means of this contribution, obedient-to-the-Word Israelites would serve as conduits of God's grace. When the Israelite farmer followed God's Word and gave this tithe to help the Levite, the alien, the orphan, and the widow, he revealed the two-dimensional way his mind and will operated as he looked upward to the Lord in faith and then acted outward for the benefit of others.      Moses continued, saying, “You shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and also have given it to the Levite and the alien, the orphan and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Your commandments” (Deut 26:13). The Israelite farmers, after setting aside this tithe, were to make a declaration “before the LORD” in which they stated their faithful obedience to God's directive. Daniel Block believes the statement was made at the tabernacle/temple, saying, “After Israelite farmers have demonstrated covenantal loyalty to Yahweh by taking care of the poor, they are to make a pilgrimage to the central sanctuary and perform the verbal ritual that follows.”[1] However, Peter Craigie holds that the statement was probably made at the Israelite's home, saying, “After distributing the tithe, the worshipper made a declaration before the Lord your God; since the words were probably to be spoken in the settlements, not at the central sanctuary, these words may indicate that this worship and declaration in the third year of settlement were performed in the home.”[2] This latter view makes more sense, since the food that was set aside by the farmer was handed over to the local residents.      The collection and giving of the tithe of produce every third year was an act of loyal obedience by the Israelite farmer. Apparently, it was collected and stored at the farmer's home until the appropriate time when it was handed over. Moses calls this tithe “the sacred portion” because it was sacred to the Lord, for His glory and the benefit of His people. The tithe of produce was to be held on deposit in the Israelite's home until the day it was delivered to the Levite and the alien, the orphan, and the widow in the community. Here, giving to God's needy people was the same as giving to God Himself; an identification truth we find elsewhere in Scripture (Matt 25:34-40; Acts 9:1-4). Earl Kalland states: "Being sacred, the tenth is definitely not for the donor's use. This sacred tithe was not conceived of as merely a secular tax for the welfare of the poor but as an act inspired by the Lord. Both the giving of it by the donor and the reception of it by the Levite or underprivileged were spiritual acts, and the tithe itself was to be recognized as holy."[3]      Additionally, the Israelite was to say, “I have not eaten of it while mourning, nor have I removed any of it while I was unclean, nor offered any of it to the dead. I have listened to the voice of the LORD my God; I have done according to all that You have commanded me” (Deut 26:14). The offering of the tithe was given to God and others, not because the offerer had produced it by means of his own hard work and clever industry, but because God had blessed him, both with the land and the power to make wealth. Once the tithe was dedicated to God, it was to be treated as sacred and could not be touched for any other purpose. That the farmer had not eaten any of the tithe while mourning, nor removed any of it while unclean, nor offered it to the dead, all seems to refer to Canaanite pagan practices that were forbidden by God. Eugene Merrill states: "The best understanding here is that he had not participated in use of the tithe while engaged in pagan rites of fertility or sympathetic magic. Such rites were characteristic of Canaanite worship as a means of inducing the underworld deities to fertilize the soil and guarantee a bountiful harvest. They would include the presentation of offerings and a sacred drama in which weeping and lamentation would play a part (cf. Ezek 8:14)…Ordinary mourning occasioned by death was not in view here, however, for the offerer was to disclaim having made any offering to the dead. This no doubt is to be understood in terms of Canaanite ritual in which deities such as Baal who had been consigned to the Netherworld were sustained by food offerings until they could revive and return to their procreative function on the earth."[4]      Having declared covenant loyalty to the Lord, the Israelite was to ask God to fulfill His Word to them by blessing their efforts, saying, “Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel, and the ground which You have given us, a land flowing with milk and honey, as You swore to our fathers” (Deut 26:15). Though the Israelite was to address God in heaven, it was understood that God was everywhere present (Psa 139:7-10; Isa 66:1-2). The request for God to bless His people was in keeping with His promise to them. The blessing included both His people and the land He'd given to them. The land which God was giving to His people was of particular interest to the Lord, as He'd promised it to the patriarchs and their descendants (Gen 17:7-8; 26:3-4; 28:13-14). Moses described it as “a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning even to the end of the year” (Deut 11:12). God's blessing upon His people did not mean everyone would receive equal outcomes, as social and economic stratification continued throughout the nation. Rather, it meant all would be cared for under Yahweh's protections and provisions. Directive to Obey All the Lord's Commands      Having discussed Israel's obligations after entering the land of Canaan, Moses here calls his hearers back to the present, and the primary concern of living in obedience to all God's directives. Moses states, “This day the LORD your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deut 26:16). Though Moses had been speaking, what was being communicated was the Word of God; saying, “This day the LORD your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances” (Deut 26:16a). Adhering to these directives meant they were following God.      Furthermore, obedience to God implied they'd heard His Word and committed it to their hearts. This was not a one and done event. If Israel was to display covenant loyalty, it meant nothing less than a lifelong devotion to learning God's Word and then applying it by faith to every aspect of their lives, whether marriage, family, work, war, economics, social activities, judicial matters, or religious duties. For the committed Israelite, it meant “his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night” (Psa 1:2). He says, “O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day” (Psa 119:97). Unfortunately, most of Israel's history was marked by disobedience, and this grieved the Lord (see Psa 81:11-14).      Having heard God's commitment to His people and providing directives for them to follow, the people were to recognize the solemnity of their oaths, as Moses states, “You have today declared the LORD to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice” (Deut 26:17). Having agreed to the terms of the covenant, God then promised to bless them if they kept His directives. Moses said, “The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments; 19 and that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor; and that you shall be a consecrated people to the LORD your God, as He has spoken” (Deut 26:18-19).      In this statement, both God and Israel promised to keep their part of the covenant agreement. Israel was to learn and faithfully observe God's directives. This was true for the generation that Moses was addressing, as well as subsequent generations born into the covenant community. If Israel would walk with the Lord, He would elevate them above all other nations. The result would be that Israel receive “praise, fame, and honor” by the other nations. Earl Radmacher states, “These verses conclude the legal corpus of Deuteronomy (12:1–26:19) in which Moses developed and applied the laws of the Book of the Covenant to a new situation, as Israel was about to enter the land. It is also an appropriate anticipation of the next section with its focus on covenant renewal (27:1–30:20).”[5] This last statement anticipates the blessings in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 that God promised to pour out on His people if they would walk with Him and obey His commands. Israel Past, Present, and Future      God called Abraham into a special relationship (Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-18), and through his descendants, God would form a special nation (Gen 17:7-8). Abraham's descendants went into Egypt, where they stayed for 400 years (Gen 15:13; 46:1-4; cf. Ex 12:40). Afterwards, God called Israel out of Egypt in 1445 BC under the leadership of Moses. When that happened, God created the nation of Israel (Isa 43:1), which He intended to be His holy people (Deut 7:6), to walk with Him in righteousness (Deut 5:33; 8:6). Under the Mosaic Law, Israel would know blessing if they obeyed God's commands (Deut 28:1-15) and cursing if they did not (Deut 28:16-68). After Moses died, God brought the Israelites into the land of Canaan (i.e., the land promised to Abraham) under the leadership of Joshua (Deut 31:23; Josh 1:1-9), and there the land was divided, giving a portion to each of the descendants of Jacob. After Joshua died (Josh 24:29-31), Israel repeatedly fell into idolatry and suffered divine discipline for their rebellion (read Judges). This went on for over 300 years as Israel fell into a pattern of idolatry. The period of the Judges was marked by people who did not obey the Lord, but “did what was right in their own eyes” (Judg 17:6; 21:25). Samuel was the last of Israel's judges, and then the people cried for a king because they wanted to be like the other nations (1 Sam 8:4-5). God gave them their request (1 Sam 8:22), and Saul became the first king in Israel (1 Sam 10:1). Though Saul started well, he quickly turned away from the Lord and would not obey God's commands. Saul reigned for approximately 40 years and his leadership was a failure (1 Sam 13:1; cf. Acts 13:21). Later, God raised up David to be king in Israel (1 Sam 16:1-13), and David reigned for 40 years and was an ideal king who followed God and encouraged others to do the same (1 Ki 2:10-11). God decreed David's throne would be established forever through one of his descendants (2 Sam 7:16; Psa 89:3-4, 34-36), and this is Jesus (Luke 1:31-33). After David died, Solomon reigned for 40 years (1 Ki 2:12; 11:42-43), and though He was wise and did many good things (ruled well, built the temple, wrote Scripture, etc.), he eventually turned away from God and worshiped idols (1 Ki 11:1-10), and the kingdom was divided afterward (1 Ki 11:11-41).      Solomon's son, Rehoboam, ruled over the two southern tribes (Judah) and Jeroboam ruled over the ten northern tribes (Israel). Israel—the northern kingdom—had 19 kings throughout its history and all were bad, as they led God's people into idolatry (i.e., the “sins of Jeroboam” 1 Ki 16:31; 2 Ki 3:3; 10:31; 13:2). The ten northern tribes came under divine discipline because of their idolatry and were destroyed by the Assyrians in 722 BC. Judah—the southern kingdom—had 20 kings throughout its history and 8 were good (some more than others), as they obeyed God and led others to do the same (they were committed to the Lord like David, 1 Ki 15:11). However, Judah repeatedly fell into idolatry—as the 10 northern tribes had done—and were eventually destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The dispersion of Israel was promised by God if they turned away from Him and served other gods (Deut 28:63-68). Since the destruction by Babylon, Israel has been under Gentile dominance (Luke 21:24; Rom 11:25). After a temporary regathering under Ezra and Nehemiah, Israel continued under Gentile dominance with the Medes & Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Because of their rejection of Jesus as Messiah, God disciplined Israel again in AD 70, and the Jews were scattered all over the world (Jam 1:1; 1 Pet 1:1). Jesus' pronouncement of judgment was, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. 38 Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! 39 For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord'” (Matt 23:37-39). The apostle Paul tells us, “a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, ‘The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove ungodliness from Jacob'” (Rom 11:25-26). Israel will be restored as God's special people when Messiah returns to establish His kingdom on earth (Rev 19:11-21; 20:4-6). Jack Deere states: "Through disobedience and rebellion, generation after generation of Israelites forfeited their right to be exalted over the nations. But Isaiah wrote that Israel's rebellion would not continue forever, for the Lord will raise up a generation of faithful Israelites in the future who will enjoy God's grace in a golden age of blessing (Isa 60–62). That age is commonly called the Millennium."[6]   [1] Daniel I. Block, The NIV Application Commentary: Deuteronomy, ed. Terry Muck (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012), 605. [2] Peter C. Craigie, The Book of Deuteronomy, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976), 322–323. [3] Earl S. Kalland, “Deuteronomy,” in The Expositor's Bible Commentary: Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, ed. Frank E. Gaebelein, vol. 3 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992), 156. [4] Eugene H. Merrill, Deuteronomy, vol. 4, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1994), 336. [5] Earl D. Radmacher, Ronald Barclay Allen, and H. Wayne House, Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers, 1999), 260. [6] Jack S. Deere, “Deuteronomy,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 309.

Title: The Impact of the Resurrection of Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 15:19 I. Historical Background of Resurrection Thought. A. The Resurrection in the Old Testament. B. The Resurrection of Early Church Teaching. Act 1:22; 2:23-24; 3:15; 1 Thess. 1:9-10. C. The Importance of Resurrection Thinking. II. The Impact of the Resurrection. A. Validates all the claims of Scripture 1 Cor 15:14. B. Proof that God is Alive and the God of the Living Luke 20:38; 1 Cor 15:20-23; Rom 6:9. C. Confirms all prophetic truths in Scripture Matt 17:9; John 2:22. D. Gives the gospel its effective power John 11:25; Rom 10:8-11; 1 Thess 1:5. E. Demonstrates Deity of Christ John 2:19. F. Ensures forgiveness of sins 1 Cor 15:3,4. G. Guarantees Believers' Resurrection 1 Cor 15:20-22; Rom 8:11; Col 1:18. H. Fortifies with power in this life Rom 8:11-15.

Pastor Joseph Lear Today's Scripture: Matt 3:13-17, Gal 3:27-29, Rom 6:1-11

Sunday Morning Service, 12 January 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: "O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word” by Choir, Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Michael Griffin, Anthem: “Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee” by Bach, Children's Welcome by Conway Saylor, Hymn “Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace”, Scripture: Matt 26.50b-52 read by Donna Hudgins, Meditation: “when God spoke clearly” by Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Reflection by Judy Hammett, Offertory: “Fantasia on Forest Green” by Judy Hammett, “Doxology” by Judy Hammett, Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by Jeremy Rutledge.

Hey folks! Welcome to another Bible filled episode of The Cross to Crown Podcast! This week we are continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount and tackle a very pivotal but often misunderstood passage of Scripture (Matt. 5:17-20). Get this passage wrong and you're going to miss out on what Christ is saying in the rest of his sermon! For more New Covenant Theology resources check out our website at CtossToCrown.org Contact us at chris@crosstocrown.org

Scripture: Matt. 12:33-37, James 3:2-6