Podcasts about sinners

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit.--thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 11:20-30. Jesus calls people to repentance (contrition for sin and faith in Him). His works in Chorazin and Bethsaida were done to blind eyes and Jesus does not want them to be led to judgment. His preaching of the Law is vital to our souls so that we know our sins that Jesus has saved us from. He preaches this repentance to us while we are in His loving embrace. He invites to Himself and in faith, we are able to rest in His gracious love. We are yoked to Him and instead of me having to do half the work, but He does all the work of salvation by His blood. “Just as I am, without one plea; But that Thy blood was shed for me; and that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come!” (Lutheran Service Book #570 st. 1, Just as I Am).

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It's easy to criticize others. How much harder it is to engage in honest self-examination. Today Pastor Don Green will be focusing on the well-known passage in our Lord's Sermon on the Mount dealing with the speck in another's eye vs. the log in your eye. It's a caution to be careful in your critique of others in light of your sins. So have your Bible handy.--thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 11:1-19. The question, “Are you the one?” continues still today. Jesus reveals who He is and what He was to do, even though many didn't think He was doing it the way they thought. He was the anointed one prophesied in Isaiah 61. His kingdom is of restoration for the people: healing, resurrection, and good news. He prepares the crowds to see John the Baptist clearly. He was the greatest of prophets to that point, yet the poorest in spirit are greater than John the Baptist. This message would not always be received, but our faith is not in John Baptist, but in the new King who will reign forever. “Lord Jesus, as our merciful King, bring healing to our body and soul so that our ears may hear and our heart believe You as our King. Amen”

Last time, Pastor Don Green drew our attention to two manifestations of judgment- God's judgment on non-Christians in hell and His judgment on the lives and works of Christians. We were reminded that there's a correlation between the attitudes we bring to the evaluation of others and our own coming experience at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Today, Don will discuss the tailoring of God's judgment to each individual. --thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:34-42. Can you imagine a picture of Jesus with a sword? Jesus tells the disciples that to follow Him would bring a battle from the devil, the world, and even our own family members. The hard truth is that if our family is asking us to deny the Triune God to be with them we are called to follow Christ. Jesus taking up His cross shows us that He is not a God who leaves us alone, but is with us through every trial, temptation, and joy. We pray for the Holy Spirit to not only give us the right words in persecution, but to sustain us in Christ and His Church until He returns. “Lord God, as the battle continues, bring faith to our family members who do not believe, keep us steadfast in Your Word, help us to use Your Word as the sword of the Spirit so that we may endure in Christ until the end. In His name, Amen”

Is judgment unique to non-believers- Well, the Bible tells us ALL people will give an account of their lives, but in different circumstances. And on this edition of THE TRUTH PULPIT, Pastor Don Green will begin comparing and contrasting those events as he continues our series, The Art of Discernment. --thetruthpulpit.com--thetruthpulpit.com

I've been on a spiritual journey of unlearning and relearning my Christian faith. So much of what Brian Zahnd writes gives words and comfort to me. I appreciate how he normalizes what many of us are going through. For those raised in the conservative evangelical world, unlearning and relearning can be scary. We've been taught not to question or shift our theology, or as it's said, you'll end up on the slippery slope to liberalism or, worse, have no faith at all. Listen today as Brian normalizes this spiritual learning journey of unlearning and relearning.Join our book discussion on When Everything Is On Fire either in-person in Austin on Jan 13 OR online Feb. 1. Register here https://www.themarcellaproject.com/You can purchase Brian's book here. https://www.amazon.com/When-Everythings-Fire-Faith-Forged/dp/1514003333You may want to read his other book, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God. https://www.amazon.com/Sinners-Hands-Loving-God-Scandalous/dp/1601429517/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G0USKNTD2129&keywords=brian+zahnd+sinners+in+the+hands&qid=1638848200&sprefix=Brian+Zahnd%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1Want to learn more from Brian? Check out his website https://brianzahnd.com/

We know we have sin, and sin cuts us off from grace. How can we be sure Jesus is our friend? Find out on today's program as we remember the grace of Christ.

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Rev. Joshua Knippa of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:16-33. Jesus makes sure the disciples know what they are getting into. The apostles had a high calling that would involve flogging, persecution, and hatred from others. We see this play out in the book of Acts which shows us that God is faithful to His people. He reminds us to not fear, not because the road will be clear and easy, but due to His promise of caring for His creation. We pray that we may stay strong in the LORD and in the power of His might. “Lord God, the calling was high for the disciples and for us. Help us by Your Holy Spirit to trust in Your promises, no matter the persecutions, to confess the truth of Christ not in fear, but sent out with hope in Him. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Last time, Pastor Don Green began explaining why the Lord did not mean we are never to discern good from evil in a person's behavior. On today's program, our teacher will show us three kinds of judgment that God definitely intends us to respect and support. --thetruthpulpit.com

Gainin' Fast on Memphis: The Podcast | Show NotesEpisode 115:We Welcome in Singer/Songwriter Travis Marvin, Travis is a lyricist & a damn good one. It's been an honor following his career & I can't wait to see what the future holds. He will carry part of Rick Tiger's legacy with him & will continue to write songs and be one of the best performers.  Connect his Melodies & Memories on the Gainin' Fast On Memphis: PodcastShow Links:https://www.gaininfastonmemphis.com/https://www.instagram.com/gaininfastonmemphis/https://www.youtube.com/c/GaininFastOnMemphishttps://open.spotify.com/user/gzc9cho0kqxbxyru8samgrmrz?si=00730309e2a84189Sponsor Links:https://www.arlorevolution.com/https://poddecks.com/ (Code: FASTONMEMPHIS)https://onetreeplanted.org/Guest Links:https://travismarvin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/travismarvinmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/travismarvin Help Support & Grow the Podcast, our Patreon is what keeps the show going, we have tiers starting as low as $1, & When you sign up for a full year you get 2 months FREE!Find Your Tier Today!https://www.patreon.com/GaininFastOnMemphisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/GaininFastOnMemphis)

Jesus, Joy, and Sinners

Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:1-15. The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. King Jesus has set aside an exclusive group, that, by all worldly standards, do not seem to be “worthy” of such a calling. By His grace He gives the 12 His authority, not their own. The sent ones would see persecution,, but they will see where God will bring His peace. Instead of dwelling on the lack of reception of God's Word, Jesus tells them to simply move on because it is He that they deny and not us. “Lord God, as Your kingdom has come, prepare us to serve and proclaim the excellencies of Christ who has called us into Your marvelous Light. Open our eyes to see those opportunities to serve for the sake of Your glory. Amen”

You hear non-believers misapply a particular Scripture verse often- -Judge not, lest ye be judged-- And by that, they imply, you're never to judge anyone's sins, period. Pastor Don Green will begin helping you understand what Jesus meant in His Sermon on the Mount. --thetruthpulpit.com

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit.--https---throughthepsalms.com

Rev. John Zimmerman of St. John Lutheran Church in Pittson, PA & Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton, PA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:32-38. As Jesus has proven His authority by healing and teaching and He gives us a shot of reality. The need for the Gospel to be preached is great, but the preachers are few. Each generation of the church has seen the need for preachers of the Word and Christ gives basic instructions on how we should react: Pray. He is the One who provides the workers and calls us to proclaim the truth of His Word. Start praying and He does provide. “Lord God, provide pastors and workers around the world for the sake of proclaiming Your Word and bringing Your gifts of salvation. Keep them faithful to their callings and for all of us to work in Your kingdom to give Light in a dark world. In Christ, Amen”

The Greek word for -gift- refers to an act of divine generosity that is bestowed on believers. When we come to the Communion table, we are reminded of how God has been so gracious to us. --thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:14-31. Jesus was not an extension of the old, but He was The Way. He presents the reality that we need to rejoice in Christ who made the hemorrhaging woman, dead girl, and two blind new and makes us new as well. We move forward in faith depending on the one who has all authority to fill us with salvation, grant healing according to His will, and pour His mercy over us until all things are new with His return. “O Holy Spirit, pour your love into our hearts so that we trust in Christ as our all in all. Give us patience to love and serve as we wait for the day where there will be no more death, blindness, and bleeding. In Him, Amen”

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Today, Pastor Don Green brings us the second half of his message called -God So Loved the World,- looking at the promise of God the Father to those who receive His Son, Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior.--thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:1-13. What is our greatest need? The need for the paralytic seemed obvious: the ability to walk. Yet, Jesus gave His forgiveness as one can be saved without being able to walk, but without forgiveness of sins there is no salvation. It is clear that Matthew writes this Gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit, knowing his need for forgiveness and a gracious God who called him out of darkness into His marvelous Light. “Lord Jesus, call us to Yourself. We, like the sinners and tax collectors, are undeserving of a place at Your table, yet, You call us. Help us to follow You as one's called, redeemed, washed, and loved. To You be all the glory, Amen”

Today, Pastor Don Green brings us part one of a two-part message called -God so loved the world.- Looking at how the Father gave mankind the gift of His love through His one and only beloved Sons, sin-bearing sacrifice upon Calvary. Resulting in eternal life for those who believe. --thetruthpulpit.com

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 8:18-34. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Jesus proves again that He has authority over all creation (storms, disease, death, and devil). He warns those who desire to follow Him to “count the costs” because even He doesn't have a home to lay His head. At the same time, He is the Son of Man, who identifies Himself with us even to death to take our burdens and give us hope in Him. “O Lord, bring Your divine intervention and help us to follow You above anything or anyone else. You have authority over all creation, even Satan, so help us to trust in Your gracious authority. Amen”

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Rev. Todd Niebling, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Oxnard, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 8:1-17. It was Jesus' will to heal the lowly leper, the centurion, Peter's mother-in-law, and the demon possessed man. This healing we are able to see Jesus' authority and power, now and into eternity. Unlike normal kings, He uses that power to have compassion on the most unlikely of people. If He is willing to have compassion on the leper, He will have compassion on us. “Lord God, Your healing is for unclean people. Heal us and have compassion on our sinful lives so that we may rest in Your forgiving & cleansing blood. In Your name, Amen”

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Jesus, Joy, and Sinners

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit.--https---throughthepsalms.com

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 7:15-29. Jesus continues to warn believers of the narrow road to salvation in Him. Be aware of false prophets and false beliefs whose focus is away from Christ and His cross. We know that the fruit is good from prophets when it points to us for repentance and to Christ for His forgiveness. We pray for our preachers to preach faithfully and for all of us in repentance to believe in the truth of Christ's forgiveness, life, and salvation alone. “Lord God, fill us with Your truth in Christ so that we may repent and believe in You as our rock and source of salvation. Give Your Holy Spirit to our preachers to bear good fruit in faithful preaching and allow all of us to hear Your Word with repentant and faithful hearts. In Christ, Amen”

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What does the Bishop of Leeds think of All of a Sudden? What does Pat Kane of Hue and Cry make of Leisure? What can classicist Charlotte Higgins tell us about Jason and the Argonauts?It's the 40th anniversary of XTC's English Settlement and, in the first of two special birthday episodes, What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast asks the experts to guide us through the album track by track.Every guest is a specialist in the theme of each song – and every one of them responds with enthusiasm and insight. Essential listening!Featuring: Runaways: Sarah Smith, CEO, Link Living Ball and Chain: Noel Ponting, writer, Swindon Heritage  Senses Working Overtime: James Wannerton, president, UK Synaesthesia Association  Jason and the Argonauts: Charlotte Higgins, journalist and author, Greek Myths: A New Retelling  No Thugs in our House: Nigel Fielding, emeritus professor and author, The National Front  Yacht Dance: Helen Horsfall, Royal Forth Yacht Club  All of a Sudden: Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, and author of Finding Faith: Stories of music and life  Melt the Guns: The Gun Control Network  Leisure: Pat Kane, writer, musician and futurist,  author of The Play Ethic  It's Nearly Africa: Carl Honoré, writer, broadcaster and TED speaker, author of In Praise of Slow  Knuckle Down: Lucy Robinson, professor in collaborative history and founding organiser of the Network for Subcultures, Popular Music and Social Change  Fly on the Wall: Shahrar Ali, Green Party spokesperson policing and domestic safety   Down in the Cockpit: Pat Thane, professor in contemporary British history and author of Sinners? Scroungers? Saints? Unmarried Motherhood in Twentieth-Century England  English Roundabout: Jane Milner-Barry, Swindon Borough councillor, opposition spokesperson for climate and transport, and parish councillor Snowman: Sue Charles, BBC Wales journalist, weather presenter and DJ   Further reading in What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from https://www.xtclimelight.com  If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Questions about how Christ's “momentary ordeal” could equal the continuous torment of sinners for eternity and how the sun could have stopped shining while Jesus was on the cross when there couldn't have been a solar eclipse that day. How does Christ's “momentary ordeal” equal the continuous torment of sinners for eternity? How is it that the sun stopped shining while Jesus was on the cross when there couldn't have been a solar eclipse that day?

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Resolutions/Big Picture, Breaking Animal News, Life w/o God (the trick), Spiderman, Listener Uniform, Friend of Sinners, You Don't Have To Worry, Starbucks Confrontation, BONUS MATERIAL: Starbucks Follow-up; Quotes: “We're gonna quote MORE C.S. Lewis this year.” “We don't like spiders that much. We don't like men that much.” “You realize you're unsavory, too, right?” “We've lost our story as a culture.”

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Gainin' Fast on Memphis: The Podcast | Show NotesEpisode 114:We Welcome in our 2021 “Fan Of The Year” Mark Green. Every year we choose one fan in all of music, who is waving the flag for an artist & doing it with positivity & compassion. Mark, is just that his passion for Ray Fulcher, reminds me of myself and 2006 with Eric Church. Mark will go to the end of the earth to preach the gospel of Ray Fulcher. Let's Connect his Melodies & Memories on the Gainin' Fast On Memphis: Podcast.Show Links:  https://www.gaininfastonmemphis.com/  https://www.instagram.com/gaininfastonmemphis/  https://www.youtube.com/c/GaininFastOnMemphis  https://open.spotify.com/user/gzc9cho0kqxbxyru8samgrmrz?si=00730309e2a84189Sponsor Links:  https://www.arlorevolution.com/  https://poddecks.com/(USE CODE: FASTONMEMPHIS)  https://onetreeplanted.org/Guest Links:  https://www.instagram.com/mark_green_73/  https://www.rayfulchermusic.com/ Help Support & Grow the Podcast, our Patreon is what keeps the show going, we have tiers starting as low as $1, & When you sign up for a full year you get 2 months FREE!Find your tier today!https://www.patreon.com/GaininFastOnMemphisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/GaininFastOnMemphis)

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Old Testament: Genesis 3–4 Genesis 3–4 (Listen) The Fall 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You1 shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'” 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise,2 she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. 8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool3 of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”4 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” 13 Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” 14 The LORD God said to the serpent,   “Because you have done this,    cursed are you above all livestock    and above all beasts of the field;  on your belly you shall go,    and dust you shall eat    all the days of your life.15   I will put enmity between you and the woman,    and between your offspring5 and her offspring;  he shall bruise your head,    and you shall bruise his heel.” 16 To the woman he said,   “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing;    in pain you shall bring forth children.  Your desire shall be contrary to6 your husband,    but he shall rule over you.” 17 And to Adam he said,   “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife    and have eaten of the tree  of which I commanded you,    ‘You shall not eat of it,'  cursed is the ground because of you;    in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;18   thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you;    and you shall eat the plants of the field.19   By the sweat of your face    you shall eat bread,  till you return to the ground,    for out of it you were taken;  for you are dust,    and to dust you shall return.” 20 The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.7 21 And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. 22 Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” 23 therefore the LORD God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. 24 He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life. Cain and Abel 4 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten8 a man with the help of the LORD.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted?9 And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to10 you, but you must rule over it.” 8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother.11 And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?” 10 And the LORD said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground. 11 And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” 13 Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.12 14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” 15 Then the LORD said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him. 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod,13 east of Eden. 17 Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. When he built a city, he called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch. 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. 19 And Lamech took two wives. The name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. 21 His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe. 22 Zillah also bore Tubal-cain; he was the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah. 23 Lamech said to his wives:   “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice;    you wives of Lamech, listen to what I say:  I have killed a man for wounding me,    a young man for striking me.24   If Cain's revenge is sevenfold,    then Lamech's is seventy-sevenfold.” 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed14 for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” 26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD. Footnotes [1] 3:1 In Hebrew you is plural in verses 1–5 [2] 3:6 Or to give insight [3] 3:8 Hebrew wind [4] 3:9 In Hebrew you is singular in verses 9 and 11 [5] 3:15 Hebrew seed; so throughout Genesis [6] 3:16 Or shall be toward (see 4:7) [7] 3:20 Eve sounds like the Hebrew for life-giver and resembles the word for living [8] 4:1 Cain sounds like the Hebrew for gotten [9] 4:7 Hebrew will there not be a lifting up [of your face]? [10] 4:7 Or is toward [11] 4:8 Hebrew; Samaritan, Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate add Let us go out to the field [12] 4:13 Or My guilt is too great to bear [13] 4:16 Nod means wandering [14] 4:25 Seth sounds like the Hebrew for he appointed (ESV) New Testament: Matthew 1:18–2:12 Matthew 1:18–2:12 (Listen) The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ1 took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed2 to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23   “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,    and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men3 from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose4 and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6   “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;  for from you shall come a ruler    who will shepherd my people Israel.'” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. Footnotes [1] 1:18 Some manuscripts of the Christ [2] 1:18 That is, legally pledged to be married [3] 2:1 Greek magi; also verses 7, 16 [4] 2:2 Or in the east; also verse 9 (ESV) Psalm: Psalm 2 Psalm 2 (Listen) The Reign of the Lord's Anointed 2   Why do the nations rage1    and the peoples plot in vain?2   The kings of the earth set themselves,    and the rulers take counsel together,    against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying,3   “Let us burst their bonds apart    and cast away their cords from us.” 4   He who sits in the heavens laughs;    the Lord holds them in derision.5   Then he will speak to them in his wrath,    and terrify them in his fury, saying,6   “As for me, I have set my King    on Zion, my holy hill.” 7   I will tell of the decree:  The LORD said to me, “You are my Son;    today I have begotten you.8   Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,    and the ends of the earth your possession.9   You shall break2 them with a rod of iron    and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” 10   Now therefore, O kings, be wise;    be warned, O rulers of the earth.11   Serve the LORD with fear,    and rejoice with trembling.12   Kiss the Son,    lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,    for his wrath is quickly kindled.  Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Footnotes [1] 2:1 Or nations noisily assemble [2] 2:9 Revocalization yields (compare Septuagint) You shall rule (ESV) Proverb: Proverbs 1:8–19 Proverbs 1:8–19 (Listen) The Enticement of Sinners 8   Hear, my son, your father's instruction,    and forsake not your mother's teaching,9   for they are a graceful garland for your head    and pendants for your neck.10   My son, if sinners entice you,    do not consent.11   If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood;    let us ambush the innocent without reason;12   like Sheol let us swallow them alive,    and whole, like those who go down to the pit;13   we shall find all precious goods,    we shall fill our houses with plunder;14   throw in your lot among us;    we will all have one purse”—15   my son, do not walk in the way with them;    hold back your foot from their paths,16   for their feet run to evil,    and they make haste to shed blood.17   For in vain is a net spread    in the sight of any bird,18   but these men lie in wait for their own blood;    they set an ambush for their own lives.19   Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain;    it takes away the life of its possessors. (ESV)

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Man is naturally hostile toward God, but you do not have to stay that way. While we were yet hostile sinners toward God, He loved us and gave himself for us.

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dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Matt Fogle   Matt grew up as a wild middle child in rural IL and now lives in AZ with his wife Jen and 4 kids. For over ten years Matt has been a pastor in TX & IL & AZ. He's a spiritual director, pastor, and retreat guide that works with multiple non-profits in the areas of leadership development and spiritual formation.   Show Notes:   LIVE WITH RHYTHM. LEAVE A LEGACY. FINISH WELL. https://harborministries.com/ Episode 81 | Adjust the Pace, Live with SELF-CONTROL & Hear God's Voice (Tim Bohlke) 3:57 - Matthew, 11, Jesus's invitation in Matthew, 11:28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.” 6:00 - "I've been in a radical pursuit of trying to figure out how do I learn not only how do I learn these unforced rhythms, but how do I demonstrate in a way to others that makes them feel like, oh, I could enter into that rhythm of life too" 6:49 - "learn to live or to live freely and lightly or, as most translations say. Take my yoke upon you, you know, because I am gentle and humble in heart. So that's where Eugene Peterson, when he translates the message that we're gentle, unforced, right, unforced rhythms" book mentioned: Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund 9:00 - "What's God's heart gentle and lowly, humble... And to be a parent like that to enter into a relationship, whatever stage? Or I mean, even if you have a grown kids to constantly be in a posture of gentleness towards them. It doesn't have to go my way." 9:36 - "Maybe God is the primary agent of my kids spiritual formation, not me. And so it's my job to ask good questions and listen and be patient along the journey" 10:22 - speedboat versus sailboat 11:48 - "I love that illustration when it comes to life in rhythm with Jesus is, are we developing a motor boat mentality? By the way, we're living, are we in control or we telling God what direction we want to go and how fast we want to go? You know, specifically with our marriages and with our kids, are we the ones telling God, I want you to do this in my kids life and I want you? I want him to look like this or her to look like that? Or are we hoisting up our sails every day and saying, God, however you want to blow into my sails, however you want to blow into their sails helped me to be a good, like, non anxious cooperative friend" 13:48 - "in small ways and big ways, we can hoist up our sales daily and trust that the wind of God, the spirit of God, is going to blow into our sales and move us in the direction at the pace that he is setting, which is so un-American." 17:16 - Parker Palmer Clearness Committee - short video: https://vimeo.com/139027540 17:24 - "We gathered some friends. So remember there was a handful of friends that didn't have any emotional attachment to our decision. So that's key. Yeah, is find people that just are working for your good and for discernment" 22:01 - "I'm a huge believer in that. Jesus meets everybody in the gospels where they're at and invites them to take the next step from where they're at..." 25:39 - Lazy Dad Games 26:06 - "We learned early on that when we prepare for the morning, the next day, we're teaching our kids how to set intentional things out for the next day. So the next morning is an anxious and hurried right." 26:42 - Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation ( Jared Patrick Boyd ) 27:50 - Winnie the Poo -- "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart" S2 Episode 5 | Gospel Clarity on Parenting -- Life in Rhythm Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/s2-episode-5-gospel-clarity-on-parenting/id1545668466?i=1000535126316 29:02 - "we put these heavy. Things on ourselves that God is not laying on us at all. And we put pressure where there doesn't need to be pressure, we put obligations on it. And honestly, it turns into a pride thing. Not a humble thing" 30:22 - "Proverbs 4:23 that out of the overflow of the heart like, comes everything. So guard your heart above all else for from it flows springs of living order." 30:55 - "if you want your kids to overflow with life, you've got to be connected to living water and you are parched. And it really is nobody else's responsibility. But yours to say no to a lot of good things..." 31:30 - "it's going to take intentionality and it's going to take you guarding your heart above all else. For from it flows living water. And this is meant to be an overflow journey, not one of scarcity, but one where you are being filled up daily to be poured out like a reservoir to fill your kids up and your wife and you can do it. And it's an invitation piece. It's not... God's not going to ever make you do this. You've got to take him up on his invitation."   Episode Links:   https://www.disciplepathway.com/ Book - Field Guide for SPACE  Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team https://dadawesome.org/tour/   Conversation Transcript   Coming Soon!

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Dr. Joel Beeke is the president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, and editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books. In this conversation, Dr. Beeke, Kevin, and Justin dive into the theological and historical world of the Puritans, providing reading suggestions for both beginners and experts. They also talk about improving your preaching through expository and experiential content. Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway. For 30% off books and Bibles at Crossway, sign up for a free Crossway+ account at crossway.org/LBE. Timestamps: Gift Ideas [0:00 – 2:00] Accomplishing Much [2:00 – 8:57] Family Foundation [8:57 – 11:30] Denominations & Hyper-Calvinism [11:30 – 16:58] Experiential Preaching [16:58 – 34:21] The Weary, Wayward, Lazy, & Lost [34:21 – 37:21] Puritans [37:21 – 57:24] Book Recommendations [57:24 – 1:04:30] Books and Everything: Gift Ideas: Good News of Great Joy: 25 Devotional Readings for Advent, by John Piper Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship, by Jonathan Gibson ESV Concise Study Bible New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp George Whitefield: God's Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century, by Arnold Dallimore Spurgeon, by Arnold Dallimore Lectures to My Students, by Charles Spurgeon Preaching & Preachers, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Pastoral Theology, by Thomas Murphy The European Reformations, by Carter Lindberg Worldly Saints: The Puritans As They Really Were, by Leland Ryken Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, by Dane C. Ortlund The Suffering Savior: Meditations on the Last Days of Christ, by F.W. Krummacher Christ Our Mediator, by Thomas Goodwin By Our Guest: Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation, by Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley Reformed Preaching: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People, by Joel R. Beeke A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life, by Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones Meet the Puritans, by Joel R. Beeke and Randall Pederson Living for the God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism, by Joel R. Beeke Puritans for Beginners: Puritan Treasures for Today Triumphing Over Sinful Fear, by John Flavel Stop Loving the World, by William Greenhill The Works of John Owen Heaven Taken by Storm, by Thomas Watson The Works of Thomas Watson The Puritan Documentary Letters of Samuel Rutherford