Podcasts about seven woes

“Truth Must Reign in the Church: Seven Woes To The Scribes And Pharisees” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Luke 11:27-28 ESV ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭13‬, ‭15‬-‭35‬ ‭ESV‬‬ All music used during this service is reproduction-licensed through the following CCLI Licenses: CCLI Copyright License # 227222 CCLI Streaming Plus License # 22513837 Instrumental Worship Provided By: William Augusto "Soaking in His Presence" www.williamaugusto.com

“Truth Must Reign in the Church: Seven Woes To The Scribes And Pharisees” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Luke 11:27-28 ESV ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭13‬, ‭15‬-‭35‬ ‭ESV‬‬ All music used during this service is reproduction-licensed through the following CCLI Licenses: CCLI Copyright License # 227222 CCLI Streaming Plus License # 22513837 Instrumental Worship Provided By: William Augusto "Soaking in His Presence" www.williamaugusto.com

Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for April 14, 2026. Today, we continue our series on Matthew in Chapter 23, where Jesus pronounced the first of the Seven Woes, and He did so on the hypocritical teachers of the law who wanted to be celebrities, instead of servants. Thanks for joining us!

This week in worship, we look at the conflict between the Pharisee's way of religion and the way that Jesus offers. Which vision is shaping our lives? What values quietly guide our decisions, our priorities, our sense of success? The question before us is not whether we are religious enough, but whether our vision for our lives and our world is truly aligned with the vision of Christ. Do you focus on what really matters?

SEVEN WOES ON FALSE RELIGION MATTHEW 23

Guest preacher: Aaron Anand | Matthew 23:13-39 | 4 January 2026

In the finale of The Seven Woes, Pastor Kelly McCoy unpacks Jesus' final warning to Israel's leaders and shows how every woe is really a loving wake-up call. Through humor, challenge, and deep compassion, this message exposes the traps of moral superiority, ignored warnings, and rejected love—and points us back to a God who longs to gather us close. In the end, Jesus makes it clear: He has shown us His heart, and now the response is ours—it's your choice.

Seven Woes

In this message, Pastor Eric Nelson exposes the danger of white-collar sin—the subtle, socially accepted, image-driven behaviors that quietly corrode the soul. Drawing from Jesus' warning about whitewashed tombs in Matthew 23, he reveals how outward polish can hide inner decay, and why only God can truly wash us white from the inside out. Discover the freedom that comes not from performing for approval, but from embracing the grace that heals, restores, and makes us whole.

Jesus unleashes a powerful and damning critique against the scribes and Pharisees. He warns the crowds not to follow their hypocrisy, their love of human glory and honor, and the heavy burdens they lay on others. He pronounces "Seven Woes," condemning them as "whitewashed tombs" and "blind guides" who "strain out a gnat and swallow a camel." The chapter ends with His heartbreaking lament over Jerusalem, the holy city that rejects His mercy.  The Rev. John Shank, senior pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Matthew 23:1-39.  To learn more about Trinity Lutheran, visit trinitylutheranministries.org. The Gospel of Matthew bridges Old and New Testaments, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills the Law we could never keep and establishes His kingdom of grace for all nations. Written by a tax collector transformed by pure grace, Matthew reveals Christ as the true Son of David and Emmanuel (God with us) who challenges us with the crushing demands of the Law in His Sermon on the Mount to the sweet comfort of the Gospel in His death and resurrection. From royal genealogy to glorious resurrection, this verse-by-verse study proclaims the One who conquered sin, death, and the devil for us, now delivering forgiveness, life, and salvation through Word and Sacrament as He remains with His church always, even to the end of the age.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

In this message, Pastor Dave Nelsen exposes the trap of image management, polishing the outside while ignoring the inside. Jesus' 5th Woe reminds us that true goodness comes only from the cleansing work God does in the heart, not from our performance or reputation. Discover the freedom of letting God clean what no one else can see and living from the inside out.

In this week's message, Pastor Trevor Lovell unpacks how even good habits like giving can become hollow when driven by selfish motives. Using John Steinbeck's The Pearl and Jesus' words in Matthew 23, he challenges us to see that generosity is meant to form our hearts, not feed our pride. True giving flows from love and relationship — not from rules or the need to look righteous.

In this message from The Seven Woes series, Pastor Eric unpacks what Jesus meant when He warned the religious leaders about “swearing” and taking oaths. We often think fixing our swearing means cleaning up our vocabulary, but Jesus is actually inviting us to examine how we use God, our words, and our promises. This episode challenges us to be people whose “yes” means yes, whose “no” means no, and whose lives reflect the God who always keeps His word.

Discover the meaning of Jesus' “woe” in Matthew 23, a compassionate alarm that exposes religious hypocrisy, misguided devotion, and the difference between performance and authentic discipleship. This sermon in our Seven Woes series unpacks the mask of hypocrisy, the trap of legalism, and the cure found in Jesus alone, by grace through faith. Listen for practical steps to repent, re-center on the gospel, and grow in grace, truth, and real devotion.

Pastor Trevor kicks off The Seven Woes series with a mountain-trail encounter that frames Jesus' warnings as compassionate alarms, not condemnation. Walking through Matthew 23, he exposes performance-based religion and invites us to humility that opens, rather than slams the door to God. Discover how recognizing our need for a Savior moves us from spiritual ruin into the joy and peace Jesus offers.

What was Jesus opinion of the Pharisees?  How can we learn from their relationship with Jesus?

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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).

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.

Seven Woes

Morning:Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, May 28Deuteronomy 1: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+1Psalm 81: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+81Psalm 82: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+82Isaiah 29: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+293 John 1: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=3+John+1ShortcomingsEvening:BackslidingSpurgeon's Morning and Evening, May 28, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/05/28Message: The First Two Of The Seven Woes, Matthew 23:13-15, Elder Randy EmrichFourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school

After facing the Pharisees and their questions, Jesus pronounced the seven or eight woes of the Scribes and Pharisees. Greater will be the judgment of these scribes and pharisees for their condemnation of the only sinless man to walk planet earth. In this episode, we parallel these woes with other verses of judgment about judgment.      Matthew 23:1-39Matthew 12:41-42James 3:1Mark 9:42www.messagetokings.com

Check out our new book "She Prays Like a Girl" at PrayingChristianWomen.com/likeagirl today! Join us for short, daily Lenten meditations to help you draw closer to God in prayer and scripture reading as we prepare our hearts leading up to Resurrection Sunday! This 12-minute devotion might be a little uncomfortable -- but we understand the value of embracing a little spiritual discomfort during the lenten season, right? In this episode we explore the "seven woes" Jesus spoke to the Pharisees, using them as a mirror to expose hidden sin in ourselves. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. If you haven't committed your life to Jesus but have a desire to do so, a great resource is the Navigators' "Bridge to Life" illustration. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen At Christian Books Today: Praying Christian Women Blog On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 7 Scripture - Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:41-42, Matthew 24:1-16, Psalm 51:10, 2 Timothy 3:11 Class opens with a teaching from Jesus on humility and His warning against hypocrisy. The Seven Woes - spoken against hypocrisy:     1.    Verse 13 - roadblocks to the kingdom of heaven for people     2.    Verse 15 - produce more hypocrites     3.    Verse 16-22 - make a show of displaying how much they give to the temple     4.    Verse 23-24 - neglect justice, mercy and faithfulness     5.    Verse 25-26 - love to display outward cleanliness     6.    Verse 27-28 - do things to look good     7.    Verse 29-32 - act like they are better than others. An outward show - as good as it may look to others - does not matter at all to God. In fact, it destroys a relationship with God. The seven woes are Jesus' call to us to make sure our hearts are right with Him. This same kind of hypocrisy is just as present today as it was then. Jesus is reminding us that what God looks at is the heart - a heart committed to Him - and one that is humble before Him and humble before others. God's work is to take the hard stony parts of our hearts and replace them with a renewed heart. King David says, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10. We are to come before God in humility and repentance through faith in Jesus and there we will find joy, peace and life. Jesus emphasizes humility with the story of the Widow's Offering in Mark 12:41-42. Jesus is observing the people as they drop off their offerings. The rich are making a show of how much they are giving and then a widow places only a few cents in the bowl - but it was all she had - unlike the “leftovers” the others had been making a show of giving. She gave the greatest gift as she displayed living by faith and trusting God to provide.   We pick up the Up to Jerusalem chronology with Matthew 24:1-16 with Jesus telling of the temple's future destruction. The disciples then ask Jesus 2 questions:     1.    When will the temple be destroyed     2.    What will be the sign of Jesus' second coming They didn't realize how separated the 2 events would be. Jesus answers by predicting deception, war and rumors of wars, earthquakes and famines and calls these the beginning of birth pains. Implying that as the end comes nearer, these things would be more frequent and greater. Jesus also shares that there will be persecution of the believers.  Jesus ends by telling that the Gospel message will be preached throughout the whole world and then the end will come. We can see the evidence of what Jesus said as we see the Gospel message into every continent today. The time of His coming is nearer and nearer and we are called to be awake and ready! Jesus goes on to talk about the “abomination that causes desolation” and that when they see this happening to flee Jerusalem.  Pastor shares several possibilities of what the abomination may have been.  He also speaks to the question of whether Jesus' words speak to the last generation as well. We end with seeing that the early believers did as Jesus said, they escaped the judgement that came on Jerusalem by leaving and fleeing as Jesus had said - and so we learn how important it is for us to hear and to heed God's Words, not fearing the future, but facing the future in faith. Our website –  https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries.  Up to Jerusalem is part four of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

The Seven Woes

Matthew 23:13-39

I will not show partiality to any man or use flattery toward any person. For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away. - Job 32:21-22   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:00 – Scripture Reading 07:55 – My Commentary on Job 32 45:04 – RESPECTFUL | definition – Cambridge Dictionary 1:03:17 - Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees – Matthew 23, Bible Gateway 1:21:17 – About Frank Viola – FrankViola.org 1:27:17 – ‘Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices' by Frank Viola and George Barna – GoodReads

This teaching is from Matthew 22:41 - Matthew 23:1-12 In today's study of Matthew we continue looking at the last week of Jesus' life before His arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection.  The religious leaders are continuing their pursuit of trapping Jesus into saying something that they could then bring charges against Him for and get rid of Him. Jesus asks the religious leaders this question: “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is He?” They answer “The son of David,” thinking they had done well in answering!  But Jesus replies, “He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord'? For he says, “‘The Lord said to my Lord:
    “Sit at my right hand
until I put your enemies
    under your feet.” In this quote (Ps 110:1) who is the first Lord? It is God the Father.  Who is “my Lord”? David is saying his Lord, meaning this sentence is The Lord (God the Father, Eternal Creator) said to my Lord (David's Lord - the Messiah) … Then Jesus goes on (verses 45-46), If David calls Him “my Lord” how can his Lord be his son? Jesus pushes their answer right back to them. This answer causes the religious leaders to stop asking Jesus questions. The leaders could not comprehend that David was pointing to the Messiah and that Jesus was pointing to Himself as the Messiah. Jesus is pointing out that the Messiah is far more that just a descendant of David. He is instead the Living God who took a flesh - true Gd and true man and offers Himself as the sacrifice for sin for all people everywhere throughout all time. Verses 1-12 of Chapter 23 is a  HIPOCRISY ALERT A hypocrite is someone who doesn't practice what they preach.  In these next verses Jesus encourages the people to listen to what the leaders are teaching from the Torah, BUT No to do what they do because they are hypocrites.  They strove to show people that they were better than they were. They were showy. It was all about drawing attention to themselves and how great they were. Jesus calls us to Him as our Instructor and Teacher. To honor Him, serve Him, follow Him and warns us against raising up people to the level of God. Honor the Heavenly Father and listen to the voice of Jesus, and to heed what the Holy Spirit has to say.  Our Messiah - Jesus - is our Instructor. We want to learn from Him, we want to learn of Him, we want to know Him, follow Him, be immersed in His teaching and want His words to dwell within us in everyday, in every time and in every situation. Jesus teaches against hypocrisy with a final instruction saying the greatest among us will be a servant.  For those who exalt themselves (hypocrites) will be humbles and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Jesus is making it clear of us who know Him that we are called to serve God and others, because that is Jesus' example.  “The Risen Servant” Jesus speaks the SEVEN WOES in the next verses.  They were spoken against the Pharisees and against many of the religious leaders of His day.  These are cutting and difficult words spoken in love  to these leaders and teachers of God Torah (law) with the purpose being a wake up call to them, a way to show them they are sinners in need of a Savior. Plus these are words that remind us of the importance of taking to heart the very teachings of Jesus: love God above all else and love our neighbors as ourselves.  Jesus speaks truth bluntly to these leaders.  His heart is to call them back to Himself. Visit our website here https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website https://wpww.awakeusnow.com/matthew-discipling Watch the video from Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOxHZDaamNk9DaM7h7LejJj7 Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. We invite you to join us for our Sunday service every Sunday at 9:30am CT (live or on demand) here: https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

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DATE: July 14, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationsTITLE: Seven Woes pt. 4TEXT: Matthew 23:29-39, Genesis 4:2-5, 2 Chronicles 24:20-22BIG IDEA: Jesus provides an honest assessment of our fallenness.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/note20240714GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gq20240714RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: July 14, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationsTITLE: Seven Woes pt. 4TEXT: Matthew 23:29-39, Genesis 4:2-5, 2 Chronicles 24:20-22BIG IDEA: Jesus provides an honest assessment of our fallenness.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/note20240714GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gq20240714RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: July 7th, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationTITLE: Seven Woes Part 3BIG IDEA: Jesus desires a righteousness that is not a showSERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240707GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240707RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: July 7th, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationTITLE: Seven Woes Part 3BIG IDEA: Jesus desires a righteousness that is not a showSERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240707GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240707RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: June 30, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationTITLE: Seven Woes pt. 2TEXT: Matthew 23:16-24BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to simple, clear, purposeful faith. SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240630GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240630RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: June 30, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationTITLE: Seven Woes pt. 2TEXT: Matthew 23:16-24BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to simple, clear, purposeful faith. SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240630GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240630RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: June 23, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationsTITLE: Seven Woes Pt. 1TEXT: Matthew 23:13-15, John 10:7-10, Matthew 11:28-30BIG IDEA: Jesus calls his followers to lead people to a relationship with him.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240623GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240623RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: June 23, 2024SERIES: Kingdom ConfrontationsTITLE: Seven Woes Pt. 1TEXT: Matthew 23:13-15, John 10:7-10, Matthew 11:28-30BIG IDEA: Jesus calls his followers to lead people to a relationship with him.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20240623GROUPS QUESTIONS: http://tiny.cc/gqs20240623RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

Special guest pastor Chris Wimberly from Selah Hills Church graces our podcast in this episode about the Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees. Jesus goes verbal MMA on these guys with the Seven Woes, but will the Pharisees tap out? Will this brood of vipers see the light? Join us as Jesus gets out his metal detector and we keep a weather eye out for approaching gators on this most excellent next installment of Sweet Jesus!

The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 23: Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees by Shawn Ozbun

One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Join us on today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible as we delve into the rich and challenging teachings of Matthew 23-25. We begin with Jesus' sharp rebukes in Matthew 23, known as the 'Seven Woes,' directed at hypocrisy and false piety. Then, we transition into the Olivet Discourse in chapters 24 and 25, where Jesus speaks prophetically about the end times and shares the Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents, emphasizing readiness and faithful stewardship. These chapters are crucial for understanding Jesus' call for authenticity in faith and preparedness for His Kingdom. Whether you're a new believer or deepening your scriptural journey, this episode offers profound insights into living a life that truly reflects Christ's teachings. Tune in as we explore these compelling chapters, enriching our spiritual understanding and daily walk of faith. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: follow us at www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Partner with us! Click HERE to give! Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured ______