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Welcome to Day 2920 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2920 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 148:1-14 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2920 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2920 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Cosmic Choir – When Creation and Heavenly Hosts Unite in Praise On our previous trek together, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen, we stood in holy awe as we completed Psalm One Hundred Forty-Seven. We witnessed how Yahweh fortifies the gates of Jerusalem, satisfies His people with the finest wheat, and commands the swift operations of nature—sending snow like white wool, hurling hail like stones, and then thawing the frozen wilderness with a single warm breath of His word! We marveled at how the God who controls the winter weather uniquely revealed His sacred decrees to Jacob. Today, as we step onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty of our trek, we enter the third breathtaking movement of the “Final Hallel”—Psalm One Hundred Forty-Eight, verses one through fourteen. In our last study, the focus was centered on how God interacts with Jerusalem and the natural elements. But today, the aperture of divine revelation opens to its absolute maximum width! Psalm One Hundred Forty-Eight is nothing short of a cosmic summons—a grand, universal invitation issued by the psalmist to every single layer of reality. From the highest spiritual throne rooms of heaven, down through the sun, moon, and blazing stars, past the deep ocean trenches and stormy winds, and all the way to earthly kings, young maidens, and little children! Every created entity in existence is called to join one massive, harmonious symphony of adoration for the Sovereign Creator. The first segment is: The Cosmic Liturgy of the Highest Heavens Let us open our ears to the celestial call that begins this cosmic liturgy, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the logical, contiguous thoughts found in verse one, verse two, verse three, verse four, verse five, and verse six. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise him from the skies! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all the armies of heaven! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, highest heavens, and the waters above the highest heavens. Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked. The psalmist begins this song at the highest possible altitude, shouting into the celestial realm: “Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise him from the skies!” He calls upon the angels, the armies of heaven, the sun, moon, shining stars, highest heavens, and the waters above to lift their voices in praise, because Yahweh commanded and they were created, establishing them by a decree that can never be revoked. To fully appreciate the vast, stunning scope of this opening movement, we must view these verses through the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In the ancient Near East, neighboring pagan nations bowed down in fear to the sun, the moon, and the stars. They worshipped the heavenly bodies as autonomous, supreme deities who controlled human destiny. Furthermore, they viewed the “armies of heaven”—the Sabaoth—as divine powers competing for cosmic dominance. But the psalmist shatters all pagan mythology with a single theological hammer blow! The sun, moon, stars, angels, and celestial hosts are not independent gods! They are created beings, members of Yahweh's heavenly assembly, who owe their very existence to His single creative command. When God spoke in Genesis, He established their assigned order, set their boundaries, and issued a cosmic decree that can never be revoked. Therefore, the stars do not rule over us; rather, along with the angelic council, they function as a radiant choir, continuously singing praises to their ultimate Master and Creator. The second segment is: The Earthly Symphony: Ocean Depths, Weather, and Wild Spaces The narrative now descends with magnificent grace from the highest spiritual heavens down to the terrestrial realm of earth, combining the logical, contiguous thoughts found in verse seven, verse eight, verse nine, and verse ten. Praise the Lord from the earth, you creatures of the ocean depths, fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather that obey him, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying creatures and flying birds. Having summoned the celestial choir, the psalmist turns his face toward the earth, calling upon the creatures of the ocean depths, the fire, hail, snow, storm clouds, obedience-rendering winds, majestic mountains, fruit trees, wild beasts, livestock, scurrying creatures, and soaring birds to join the song of praise. Notice how beautifully this section connects with what we studied in Psalm One Hundred Forty-Seven! In our previous episode, we marveled at how God hurls hail like stones and sends snow like white wool. Here in Psalm One Hundred Forty-Eight, those exact weather elements—fire, hail, snow, clouds, and stormy winds—are described as active servants that directly “obey him.” Even the wild, chaotic forces of creation are obedient ministers of His sovereign will! Look, too, at who leads the earthly praise: “you creatures of the ocean depths.” In ancient Near Eastern mythology, the deep oceans and great sea dragons—the tanninim—were viewed as terrifying, chaotic monsters that threatened to destroy cosmic order. But in the biblical worldview, these sea creatures are merely playful, awe-inspiring creations of Yahweh, positioned in the deepest oceanic trenches to offer Him silent, profound worship! From the massive mountain peaks down to the smallest scurrying creature In the forest brush, all of nature functions as an unblemished, living sanctuary of praise. The third segment is: The Human Chorus: Monarchs, Elders, and Youth The psalmist now brings the focus of creation's praise directly to humanity, grouping together the logical thoughts found in verse eleven and verse twelve. Kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the world, young men and young women, old people and children. The call to worship reaches its human climax, urging kings of the earth, all people, global rulers, judges, young men, young women, senior citizens, and little children to lift their voices together in unity. Consider the radical, revolutionary egalitarianism of these two verses! In the ancient world—and indeed in many societies today—humanity was deeply fractured by social class, political power, gender, and age. Earthly kings and judges sat on opulent thrones, claiming divine authority and demanding that lesser subjects bow before them. But when Yahweh steps into the room, all human artificial hierarchies completely collapse! The earthly king stands on the exact same ground as the young child; the powerful judge stands alongside the young maiden; the elderly citizen stands next to the energetic youth. Why? Because before the infinite, unsearchable majesty of the Creator, every human being is equally a dust-creature, made in the divine image, and called to offer worship. No earthly ruler possesses ultimate sovereignty. All political authority on earth is subject to the Supreme Court of Heaven, and every human heart—regardless of age, status, or title—finds its true dignity when bowing before the Lord of all. The fourth segment is: The Towering Name and the Horn of the Covenant The psalmist brings this breathtaking, universal symphony to its ultimate, triumphant crescendo, weaving together the contiguous thoughts in verse thirteen and verse fourteen. Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For his name is very great; his glory towers over the earth and heaven! He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord! With a triumphant shout, the...

Welcome to episode 257 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of the prayer God always answers — what Solomon's request reveals about the kinds of prayers God delights to honor, and how seeking His kingdom first changes everything about what we ask for.  Key takeaways:    God's offer to Solomon — “Ask what I shall give you” — was not a parable or a trick. It was a genuine divine invitation. The Sovereign Creator, who owes nothing to anyone, handed Solomon a blank check. This reveals something fundamental about who God is: He is a generous Father who loves to give good gifts to His children. God already knew what Solomon would ask. He made the offer anyway. This tells us that prayer is not primarily about giving God information — it is about relationship. He invites us to ask because He delights in conversation with His children. Solomon asked for a “hearing heart” — the ability to perceive God's will and apply it to complex situations. He did not ask for wealth, long life, or victory over enemies. He asked for what he needed to fulfill his God-given responsibility. Solomon's humility was not false modesty. “I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties.” Honest acknowledgment of inadequacy is what positions us to receive God's help. Pride closes the hand; humility opens it. Solomon recognized he was governing God's people, not building his own kingdom. His request was shaped by whose people they were. God was pleased because Solomon's heart was aligned with God's priorities, not his own ambitions. God gave Solomon what he asked for, then added what he didn't ask for — wealth, honor, and long life. This is the Matthew 6:33 principle in action: seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added. You do not have to choose between spiritual faithfulness and practical provision; right priority is the path to both. We chronically reverse the order. “God, give me security and then I'll be generous. Give me success and then I'll serve.” Solomon shows us the opposite is true. Seek what matters most to God, and He provides what matters most to you — as overflow, not as prerequisite.  Quotable:    Stop approaching prayer like a beggar asking for scraps. God handed Solomon a blank check and Solomon asked for wisdom to serve. That prayer pleased God so much He threw in everything Solomon didn't ask for. Ask boldly for what aligns with His purposes — and trust Him to add the rest.  Application:    Ask bigger, but ask differently. What would you request if you genuinely believed God delights in generosity? Stop approaching prayer timidly, asking for minimal things out of fear of disappointment or presumption. But examine what you are asking for. Solomon's request was bold and God-centered. The question is not just “How big is my ask?” but “What does my ask reveal about my heart?”  Ask for wisdom for your specific calling. What responsibility has God placed in your hands — parenting, leading, teaching, building, caring, managing? James 1:5 promises that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask without reproach. Stop trying to carry your God-given responsibilities on your own competence. Ask for the “hearing heart” Solomon requested: the ability to perceive God's will and apply it to the real decisions in front of you.  Stop negotiating with God about the order. “I'll obey when circumstances improve. I'll be generous when I feel secure. I'll serve when things settle down.” That is the reverse of Solomon's prayer and the reverse of Matthew 6:33. God is not asking you to sacrifice practical well-being for spiritual faithfulness — He is showing you that seeking His kingdom first is the path to both. Obey now. Trust Him to add what you need.  Let answered prayer produce worship, not entitlement. When God answers — when He gives you what you asked for and throws in what you didn't — the danger is that blessing becomes presumption. Solomon received extraordinary gifts and eventually drifted. The right response to God's generosity is deeper devotion, not spiritual complacency. Gratitude sustains the relationship that made the blessing possible.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

Welcome to Day 2915 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2915 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 146:1-10 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2915 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2915 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Sovereign Creator and the Frailty of Princes – Unveiling the Eternal Helper On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen, we reached a momentous milestone in our journey through the Book of Psalms, as we closed out Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five—the very last psalm explicitly attributed to King David in the Psalter. In that glorious acrostic hymn, we listened as the old warrior king handed off the baton of praise to every generation, exalting Yahweh's unsearchable greatness, His open-handed generosity, and His everlasting kingdom. Today, as we step onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen of our trek, we enter a brand-new, breathtaking chapter in the Psalms. We are beginning what biblical scholars call the "Final Hallel"—a grand, five-psalm crescendo comprised of Psalms One Hundred Forty-Six through One Hundred Fifty. Every single one of these five concluding psalms begins and ends with the majestic Hebrew command: Hallelu-YAH—Praise the Lord! We are moving from the individual testimony of David into the unanimous, triumphant doxology of the entire redeemed assembly. Today, we step directly onto the trail of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Six, verses one through ten, discovering where true human hope must be anchored. The first segment is: The Unceasing Vow: Praise with Every Dying Breath Let us open our ears to the exuberant opening movement of this psalm, where the writer groups his initial thoughts together in verse one and verse two. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath. The psalmist begins with a passionate, double declaration of praise, commanding his own inner being: “Praise the Lord, O my soul!” He vows to pour out praise to Yahweh as long as he lives, continuing this song of adoration even with his very dying breath. To fully grasp the theological depth of these opening lines, we must view them through the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In the ancient mindset, human life-breath—known as neshamah or ruach—was not merely a biological phenomenon. It was the direct, miraculous gift of life imparted into human nostrils by the Sovereign Creator Himself. The gods of the surrounding pagan nations were lifeless idols, carved from stone or wood, completely unable to breathe, speak, or grant life to their worshippers. But Yahweh is the vibrant, uncreated Source of all animated existence! Therefore, as long as divine breath fills human lungs, that breath is designed to return to its Source in continuous, grateful worship. The psalmist pledges that even when physical strength wanes, and the body approaches the grave, the final sound slipping past human lips will be an anthem of praise to the King of heaven. The second segment is: The Folly of Trusting Mortals: Princes Returning to Dust The narrative takes a stark, brilliant turn in verse three and verse four, contrasting the eternal God with the extreme frailty of human political power. Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human can save you. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Here, the psalmist issues an urgent, unvarnished warning: “Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human can save you.” He explains that when their breath departs, these leaders return to the dust of the earth, and on that exact day, all their grand political, economic, and military plans dissolve into absolute nothingness. To truly appreciate this warning, we must examine it through the cosmic framework of ancient history. In the ancient Near East, kings, princes, and emperors routinely claimed divine status, presenting themselves as living gods or unique representatives of powerful spiritual principalities. Subjects were tempted to place their ultimate hope, national security, and personal salvation in these powerful monarchs. But the psalmist strips away all royal pretense! He deliberately uses the Hebrew word adam for human, reminding us that even the most powerful prince is made of adamah—mere dust from the ground. When a mortal leader dies, his spirit leaves him, his body decays back into the soil, and every policy, treaty, and military campaign he engineered vanishes instantly. In a world full of shifting geopolitics, human arrogance, and ideological promises, true wisdom urges us never to anchor our ultimate trust in mortal leaders who cannot even save themselves. The third segment is: The Cosmic Creator: The Unshakeable Anchor of Hope Having exposed the futility of trusting in mortals, the psalmist points us directly to the unshakeable anchor of true joy, combining the logical thoughts found in verse five and verse six. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever. The text bursts forth with a glorious beatitude, declaring, “Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” The writer then grounds this joy in Yahweh's cosmic credentials, proclaiming that He made heaven, earth, the sea, and everything in them, and that He keeps every promise forever! This is a massive, explicit claim of supreme cosmic authority! In the ancient divine-council worldview, foreign nations believed that their localized deities ruled specific, limited domains—Baal ruled the skies and weather, Yam ruled the chaotic seas, and Mot ruled the underworld. But the psalmist declares that Yahweh, the God of Jacob, is the singular, ultimate Architect of all three cosmic tiers: heaven, earth, and the roaring oceans! While human rulers break treaties, default on promises, and pass away into dust, the Creator of the cosmos remains forever faithful. His character is unchangeable, His power is limitless, and His covenants are backed by the full, eternal authority of His heavenly throne. The fourth segment is: The King of Justice: Liberator, Healer, and Protector The psalmist now unfolds the practical, compassionate expression of Yahweh's rule on earth, weaving together the contiguous thoughts in verse seven, verse eight, and verse nine. He gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry. The Lord frees the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly. The Lord protects the foreigners among us. He cares for the orphans and widows, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked. Look at this magnificent, nine-fold manifesto of divine justice! Yahweh gives justice to the oppressed, food to the hungry, freedom to prisoners, vision to the blind, and comfort to those weighed down by life's heavy burdens. He loves the godly, protects vulnerable foreigners, and sustains orphans and widows, while actively dismantling and frustrating the schemes of the wicked. This passage provides a staggering portrait of divine kingdom ethics. In the ancient world, pagan deities and earthly tyrants catered exclusively to the elite, exploiting the poor, the stranger, and the fatherless to build their monuments. But Yahweh proves His supreme kingship precisely by championing the most vulnerable and marginalized members of society! Notice how every single action is prefixed with the divine name: The Lord frees, The Lord opens eyes, The Lord lifts up, The Lord protects! This list directly anticipates the miracle ministry of Jesus Christ, who entered human history to fulfill these exact words—healing the blind, feeding the hungry, liberating spiritual captives, and bringing the gospel to the poor. Furthermore, while Yahweh embraces the humble, He sets Himself in direct opposition to the arrogant, ensuring that their oppressive plans will ultimately crumble into chaos. The fifth segment is: The Eternal Reign: Zion's Unending Anthem The psalm reaches its ultimate, triumphant crescendo in verse ten,...

If you've spent the last few years doing the inner work — the shadow work, the deconditioning, the healing, the nervous system regulation — this episode is your permission slip to step into what comes next.Because here's what Hillary is seeing in the collective right now: the invitation is shifting. We are moving out of the healing era and into the creation era. And if you've been feeling restless, called toward something bigger, or like the healing-focused identity no longer quite fits — that's not a sign something is wrong. That's your soul initiating you into your next phase.In this episode:The collective shift from 2020-2021 healing era to the creation era — and why now is the time to step upWhy constantly looking for the next block or shadow is actually a lower consciousness focusThe restlessness you're feeling right now is not a problem — it's your soul outgrowing maintenance modeFrom healing your darkness to becoming a conduit of light — what this identity shift actually looks likeYou are a frequency holder and a bridge for the new paradigm — what that means in practical termsThe matriarchal, sovereign woman identity: how to see yourself as the leader you already areWhy being half in, half out is costing you — and what happens when you fully lock inAuthenticity is an energy, not a strategy — and it's the most magnetic thing you can transmitThe next ten years are important: why now is the time to birth what has never existed beforeHow to act as the identity you're stepping into before you feel fully readyYou are not lost. You are exactly where you're meant to be — and this is your thresholdBecome CERTIFIED in HD in the Advanced Human Design CertificationTHE EXPANSION LIVE TOUR: Join us in person for a transformative day event in AustraliaTHE EXPANSION: Expand into your highest potential and timeline for conscious business owners, coaches and entrepreneurs InstagramGet your free Human Design Chart

Who is Jesus? This is the ultimate question that every person must ask. Furthermore, there is no getting around this question, for we will either answer this honestly in this life or on the day of judgment. As Jesus walks over the water, He is not merely bringing relief to His frightened disciples, though He certainly alleviates their fears. He is revealing that He is the Sovereign Creator over nature. Jesus is the great I AM.

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Scripture: Psalms 146Title: I Will Praise! SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. When we praise, adore, and worship the Almighty God, we acknowledge His holiness, supreme power, and loving character. This is our act of sacrifice to honor Him as Creator and Redeemer, and to celebrate His faithfulness, goodness, mercy, and love. We can offer praise and worship through song, scripture, prayer, and silent reflection. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live;I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 146:1-2 Notice the repetition: “Praise the Lord.” This reflects the psalmist's personal commitment to live a life of praise. This word in Hebrew is Hallelujah! The commitment to praise the Lord involves choosing not to rely on others. We cannot place our trust or dependence solely on people. Do not trust in princes, in mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.Psalm 146:3 Praise and adoration belong to God. He is worthy, holy, and the Sovereign Creator. Worship is our way of showing gratitude to the Lord. God created us to worship Him. Praise opens a path for us to experience His presence. God inhabits the praise of His people. Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Psalm 103:1 Song: Worthy Of It All – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ7prJcwB8o

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 2 Sermon Outline: When faced with danger, seek the Lord with your church God is Sovereign over every single thing Why the Nations Rage Seek the Lord of vengeance Seek the Lord for boldness in your calling The Signs given at the beginning of the covenant are permanent Family Discussion Questions: What scary thing had just happened to the disciples? What did they do when powerful men got angry with them? Does God want us to stay alone or to worship him with a church? Is God in control of everything or only some things? Was it a surprise to God that Jesus was killed on a cross? Why do we not need to be afraid of people who hate Jesus? What did these believers take as the evidence that God is sovereign? What effect did the sovereignty of God have on these Christians? What causes the raging of the heathens against the Lord? What is the surprising irony about whom the Lord calls heathens in this passage? How should that cause the church to both fear and take comfort? What two things did the believers pray for? Is that surprising? What impact do the signs seen in Acts have for the rest of church history? The miracles did not cause belief. What two things did the Lord use to work belief in those converted?

This is message 23 in The Names of God Series Psalm 136:1-26; Jonah 1:9 The world is filled with many voices and many beliefs, but there is only one true and living God, the God of the heavens who created all things and rules over every power seen and unseen. He is not one option among many and He is not limited by culture or circumstance. He is the sovereign Creator whose mercy endures forever and whose authority reaches from the highest heaven to the depths of the sea. Even in a world of spiritual confusion, His works, His power, and HIs presence reveal that He alone is God and He alone is worthy of our trust and worship. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

·      What does it really mean for Jesus to be our leader? ·      God is sovereign because he is the creator and Lord of all things, free to do as he wishes. ·      God cannot be controlled.  ·      God is Big!  ·      1Bless the LORD, my soul, the LORD my God. You are exceedingly great; you are clothed in majesty and honor. 2You are clothed like a garment of light, Stretched out like the heavens as a curtain. 3He lays beams in the waters for his roof chamber; He makes clouds his chariot; He walks on the wings of the wind; 4He makes his messengers the wind; His ministers blazing fire. ·      If you are a follower of Jesus, you have the power to bless God!  To want and work for his good! ·      2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 - 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels ·     Don't treat God lightly.  ·     God sets the foundation. ·      5He established the earth upon its foundations. It will not be shaken from this age, until time is past. ·      How much anxiety and stress do I bring into my life trying to control things I can't control?  ·     God wisely owns the world.  ·     24How many are your makings! All you made in wisdom; The earth is full of your things. ·     I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  ·      God keeps creation going.  ·      29You hide your face, they are dismayed. You remove your breath, they expire and to their dust they return. 30You send your Spirit, they are created. You make new the face of the ground. ·       What do you do if this is true? ·       34Let my thoughts of you be pleasing. I rejoice in the LORD. 35Bring sinners to an end from the earth; And the wicked – not any more of them. Bless the LORD, my soul, Praise the LORD. ·       God, help me really understand you.  ·       PIX: 3 circles.  ·       Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.    LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Starter Question: What is the most beautiful natural place you have seen?  Why?  1.      Read Psalm 104:1-4 2.     There are so many images of God in these verses.  Which one is your favorite? 3.     What does it mean to you to bless God with your soul? 4.      Read Psalm 104:5 5.      What does it mean to you that God established the foundations of the earth? 6.     Read Psalm 104:24 7.      What would your day look like if you truly trusted God's wisdom about how he made the world? 8.      Read Psalm 104:29-30 9.      In what ways do see God sustaining his creation? 10.  Read Psalm 104:34-35 11.  Is there a way of thinking about God you need to correct? 12.  What would the world look like without sin?

The energy of sovereign creation is incredibly grounded. It feels so aligned. It feels so certain.  This level of certainty only comes WHEN…  We are tapped into our personal power We are in tune with what we truly want for ourselves We are tapped into the energy of being a Sovereign Creator A Sovereign Creator is limitless. She is certain. She is powerful. And she is fully aligned.  If you're ready to know more about how to unlock this level of power and certainty, tune into today's episode of the podcast to learn about the third and final process you must integrate in order to manifest with limitless power and precision.  Where to Connect: WEBSITE:  https://shyamalakiru.com  FREE MASTERCLASS: DUALITY - https://drshyam.myflodesk.com/duality

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The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

In this episode of Pray the Word on Jeremiah 27:5, David Platt encourages us to trust in God's sovereign control over all creation.From unexpected olympic champion to martyr in China. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's win in the 1924 games.In Glory Road, Radical's new narrative podcast, we'll follow Liddell's remarkable journey, and discover the current state of the gospel in the countries he knew best.Start listening to this 6 part series now everywhere you listen to podcasts or find out more at radical.net/gloryroadExplore more content from Radical.

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Sovereign Creator Subtitle: Genesis Series Speaker: Dr. Greg Mazak Broadcaster: Trinity Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: Genesis 1:1-2 Length: 45 min.

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “After Jesus' Resurrection, He Appeared Many Times to Many People and the Apostles; Today, We Have His Gift of the Holy Spirit”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

John 5:40 — What does it mean to “come to Jesus”? In this sermon on John 5:40 titled “Come Unto Me,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones now considers the command of Jesus, “come unto me.” This wonderful and compassionate command of Jesus comes in the context of the healing at Bethesda. Jesus has powerfully healed an invalid who has been in that condition for nearly four decades. This powerful healing gave Jesus the opportunity to declare His true identity as the Son of God, fully divine, fully equal with the Father. Having validated these claims by confronting the Jews with the testimony of multiple witnesses, Jesus now turns to the application of the entire scene. The Jewish people, as well as all sinners, are to come to him. The Son of God, the Sovereign Creator of all things who is equal with the Father, has come into the world to invite sinners to come to Him. At its core, the command is an invitation to believe in Jesus. In this message, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones confronts sinners with this powerful invitation to come, but he does more. As he offers this wonderful invitation, he defines what it truly means to come to Jesus and what it truly means to believe.

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I have met dimensions of myself that would otherwise have remained arrested behind a shame wall, probably for the rest of my life. And the truth is everyone can feel your shame. You're only as empowered as your darkest secret. It's felt. What it is to be with someone with their physical appearance, how it manifests. It shifts as we begin to de-secret these aspects of ourselves. That is the all-seeing eye. Our own conscious awareness. - Kelly Brogan MD Better Brain Health Starts Today Save 20% on Mendi.io with the code "JOSH20" + Take control of your attention, learn to avoid distractions, and enhance mental resilience. Human health is at the heart of everything Mendi.io does. By providing cutting-edge brain health technology for home use, they help people like you measure, control, train, and improve brain function. 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Click HERE to download for free. *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group  Wellness + Wisdom Episode 543 Kelly Brogan MD, a holistic psychiatrist and an author of a NY Times bestseller, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom episode 543 to go in-depth about regaining sovereignty, reclaiming your power of choice, authentic expression, and generational cycles. How do you love all parts of yourself? In this episode, you will learn what it takes to be self-sovereign, how to navigate feminine and masculine polarities, and what it takes to express yourself authentically without shame. 20% Off Sovereignty Series Save 20% with code "JOSH20" Do you want tools that allow you to choose how you pave your own life? Do you have a felt sense that the way things are could be better? Are you tired of fighting systems that anger you, disappoint you, and feel dehumanizing? Do you sometimes feel that the nature of reality as it's been presented just doesn't add up? Let Kelly Brogan support you in becoming a Sovereign Creator of your own Reality. Only then does the invitation into authentic power present itself through the prism of reckoning with how we were stuck in paradigms of struggle, dependency, and meaninglessness… But what happens when the deception— one that we have colluded with and that has been handed down to us intergenerationally— runs even deeper than we'd like? Well, we just keep asking questions and putting one foot in front of the other… 20% Off with code "JOSH20" Listen To Episode 543 As Kelly Brogan, MD Uncovers: [01:30] Reclaim Your Power Of Choice Kelly Brogan, MD Sovereignty Series - 20% off with code "JOSH20" Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom by Kelly Brogan, MD Why the plandemic was an invitation for Kelly to look inside. The meaning of the erotic caress of the enemy. Karpman Drama Triangle How to reclaim your power of choice. 535 Aaron Abke: The Law of ONE + How To Live In Love's Alignment Finding an opportunity to meet a part of yourself through negative experiences. [16:10] Sovereign Parenting Kelly's experience with death threats on social media. How to gain access to understanding your stress responses. Why she never wore a mask during the plandemic. How dynamic meditation helped her release anger. Wild Wild Country Why not sharing a reality with someone can feel like an existential threat. Coming from a place of love instead of projecting it onto others. Unpacking why judgment + choice = discernment. What sovereign parenting looks like. [41:00] Feminine + Masculine Polarities How to be fierce and humble. Kelly's connection to the divine as a former atheist. Graham Hancock Why we need a nervous system capacity to be able to fully express. How the feminist PSYOP emasculates men. What the shadow mother archetype is. American Circumcision How mothers disconnect their sons from their masculine essence. Dark feminine initiation. [01:00:35] Assessment Of The Nervous System Why she never talks badly about men and why she asks men for help. Paying attention to the containment energy of the masculine. Tom Cowan How Kelly assesses other people's nervous systems. Why the current erotic dynamic between men and women needs to be disrupted. Om Rupani Why men don't need help to open their hearts. [01:19:00] Healing The Mother + Father Wound How the father and daughter relationship is sexualized. The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace by Laura Doyle The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida Inverted polarity: Why a woman shouldn't take the bait of her man asking her opinion. Healing the father and mother wound: Believing that your father did not protect you and your mother didn't love you. Dr. Stan Tatkin 463 JP Sears | This Is How Media HIJACKS Your Mind: Stop Censoring Yourself & Heal The Tyrant Within [01:33:30] How To Integrate Our Past Into The Present Daily Mail: Disney executive who is the mother of a transgender and a pansexual child wants at least half of ALL future characters to be LGBTQIA or racial minorities Why gender dysphoria is not relevant to Kelly and her family. The victim consciousness energy that hides in the rescuer. Mike Dillard How to integrate our past into our current experience of self. Why the dark feminine wants to shame and punish. Jordan Peterson The importance of letting a man fail. [01:49:35] Authentic Expression Without Shame Why we need to mind our own business to be sovereign. How we can use social media as a spiritual practice. Why you shouldn't be ashamed of what brings you joy. Aubrey Marcus How sovereignty can manifest in mundane ways. No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz How to start interacting with the parts of yourself you don't want to know. [02:16:10] Feel It, Face It, Free It Kelly's coping method: Feel it, face it, free it. Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life by Tom Holmes Why we need to explore our mirror. Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott How to experience pleasure in everything in life. Why it's good to be seen as bad and wrong in the eyes of others. Power Quotes From The Show Meet A Part Of Yourself "Any single thing I don't like about my day, or an interaction, or a direction that my life is going in, for me is an opportunity to meet a part of myself." - Kelly Brogan MD Judgment + Choice = Discernment "Judgment + choice = discernment. When you recognize that you don't like something, you're judging it. And when you can see that you have choices, you're actually taking responsibility for what you control. Then you can exercise discernment which is basically: "Does this work for me or does it not work for me?" It helps us to smoke out where it is that we're power-overing and it's never more relevant than in the area of parenting."- Kelly Brogan MD Get Real With Yourself "I have had an opportunity to recognize where I am sourcing something that's not available and semi-insisting that it should be and that can lead to ruptures where both parties are seeing that something is not working here. That is the opportunity for me to get real with myself and to say with a sober mind, sober heart, and sober eyes: 'What are my choices here? Can I interact with this painful process without needing the individuals that I'm in dynamic with to be bad and wrong? What if they're not bad and wrong?' And yet I still get to choose to exit and express my needs. I get to choose to make requests. I have all sorts of choices and I would never be aware of those choices if my energy was focused on being right and on how wronged I've been." - Kelly Brogan MD Links From Today's Show  Kelly Brogan, MD Sovereignty Series - 20% off with code "JOSH20" Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom by Kelly Brogan, MD Karpman Drama Triangle 535 Aaron Abke: The Law of ONE + How To Live In Love's Alignment Wild Wild Country Graham Hancock Sovereignty Seres American Circumcision Tom Cowan Om Rupani The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace by Laura Doyle The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida Dr. Stan Tatkin 463 JP Sears | This Is How Media HIJACKS Your Mind: Stop Censoring Yourself & Heal The Tyrant Within Daily Mail: Disney executive who is the mother of a transgender and a pansexual child wants at least half of ALL future characters to be LGBTQIA or racial minorities Mike Dillard Jordan Peterson Aubrey Marcus No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life by Tom Holmes Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Mendi.io - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" HIGHER DOSE INFRARED MAT, RED LIGHT FACE MASK, SAUNA BLANKET - Get 15% off with the code “JOSH15“ (link + code must be used together for discount) Cured Nutrition CBD - Save 20% with the CODE "WELLNESSFORCE" PLUNGE – Save $150 with the code “WELLNESSFORCE" LiftMode - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' HVMN - Get 20% off your Ketone IQ order with the code "JOSH" MitoZen – Save 10% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NOOTOPIA - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" ActivationProducts – Save 20% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NEUVANA - Save 15% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” SENSATE - Save $25 on your order with the code "JOSH25" DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢ CHILISLEEP - Save 25% on Josh's favorite ChiliSleep products with the code "JOSH" ION - Save 15% off sitewide with the code ‘JOSH1KS' TOUPS - Save 15% with the code "JOSH" Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save $40 when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40′ Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, with any purchase BREATHE - Save 20% by using the code “PODCAST20” Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' MY GREEN MATTRESS - Save up to $125 on your order with the code "JOSH" NEUROHACKER - Save 15% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" ALIVE WATER - Save 33% on your first order with the code "JOSH33" M21 Wellness Guide Wellness + Wisdom Community Leave Wellness + Wisdom a review on Apple Podcasts Dr. Kelly Brogan Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube About Kelly Brogan MD Dr. Kelly Brogan is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children's book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine, and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.