Podcasts about surpassing

God's grace represents loving kindness and covenant loyalty, not a reflection of human worthlessness. While we cannot earn God's love, we inherently deserve it as His created children. Jesus's teachings on adultery and divorce emphasize the importance of covenant faithfulness and protecting the vulnerable. True grace elevates people's worth while calling them to demonstrate selfless love and loyalty in their relationships. These teachings challenge us to extend genuine grace to others while maintaining high standards of faithfulness.

I'd love to hear your thoughts, text the show.Blessings, beautiful people!I am delighted to welcome the wonderful Kate Northrup to this episode of The Calling. Kate is an author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, known for her books Money: A Love Story and Do Less, as well as her podcast Plenty. She invites us to dissolve the old paradigms of scarcity around time and money, allowing us to tap into the flow of true abundance.Kate and I explore the deep shifts that come from moving beyond the belief that time and money are limited. We journey through the wisdom of the body, the power of receiving, and the interconnectedness of all things. This conversation is an invitation to live from a place of plenty, where giving and receiving become one and the same.What You'll Discover in This Episode:✨ Why time and money are not limited resources✨ The deep conditioning around productivity and achievement✨ How Kate's own paradigm shift began with pregnancy and motherhood✨ The power of organising life around the wisdom of the body✨ Releasing the hyper-independence trap and embracing support✨ How to truly receive - and why it's the key to abundance✨ The interplay of giving, receiving, and the infinite nature of resourcesKate's insights invite us to question everything we've been taught about success, productivity, and self-worth. We explore how aligning with the body's natural rhythms leads to greater flow, ease, and yes - plenty.Connect with Kate Northrup:

Lesbians and Sex Work The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 309 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: Four motifs that connect women loving women and sex work in historic sources Sources used Bennett, Judith and Shannon McSheffrey. 2014. “Early, Erotic and Alien: Women Dressed as Men in Late Medieval London” in History Workshop Journal. 77 (1): 1-25. Beynon, John C. 2010. “Unaccountable Women” in Lesbian Dames: Sapphism in the Long Eighteenth Century. Beynon, John C. & Caroline Gonda eds. Ashgate, Farnham. ISBN 978-0-7546-7335-4 Blackmore, Josiah. 1999. “The Poets of Sodom” in Queer Iberia: Sexualities, Cultures, and Crossings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance ed. Josiah Blackmore and Gregory S. Hutcheson. Duke University Press, Durham. ISBN 9780822323495 Boehringer, Sandra (trans. Anna Preger). 2021. Female Homosexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome. Routledge, New York. ISBN 978-0-367-74476-2 Burford, E.J. 1986. Wits, Wenchers and Wantons - London's Low Life: Covent Garden in the Eighteenth Century. Robert Hale, London. ISBN 0-7090-2629-3 Cheek, Pamela. 1998. "The 'Mémoires secrets' and the Actress: Tribadism, Performance, and Property", in Jeremy D. Popkin and Bernadette Fort (eds), The "Mémoires secrets" and the Culture of Publicity in Eighteenth-Century France, Oxford: Voltaire Foundation. Choquette, Leslie. 2001. “'Homosexuals in the City: Representations of Lesbian and Gay Space in Nineteenth-Century Paris” in Merrick, Jeffrey & Michael Sibalis, eds. Homosexuality in French History and Culture. Harrington Park Press, New York. ISBN 1-56023-263-3 Craft-Fairchild, Catherine. 2006. “Sexual and Textual Indeterminacy: Eighteenth-Century English Representations of Sapphism” in Journal of the History of Sexuality 15:3 DeJean, Joan. 1989. Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0-226-14136-5 Donoghue, Emma. 1995. Passions Between Women: British Lesbian Culture 1668-1801. Harper Perennial, New York. ISBN 0-06-017261-4 Engelstein, Laura. 1990. "Lesbian Vignettes: A Russian Triptych from the 1890s" in Signs vol. 15, no. 4 813-831. Garber, Marjorie. 1992. Vested Interests: Cross-Dressing and Cultural Anxiety. Routledge, New York. ISBN 0-415-91951-7 Faderman, Lillian. 1981. Surpassing the Love of Men. William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York. ISBN 0-688-00396-6 Gilhuly, Kate. 2015. “Lesbians are Not from Lesbos” in Blondell, Ruby & Kirk Ormand (eds). Ancient Sex: New Essays. The Ohio State University Press, Columbus. ISBN 978-0-8142-1283-7 Habib, Samar. 2007. Female Homosexuality in the Middle East: Histories and Representations. Routledge, New York. ISBN 78-0-415-80603-9 Haley, Shelley P. “Lucian's ‘Leaena and Clonarium': Voyeurism or a Challenge to Assumptions?” in Rabinowitz, Nancy Sorkin & Lisa Auanger eds. 2002. Among Women: From the Homosocial to the Homoerotic in the Ancient World. University of Texas Press, Austin. ISBN 0-29-77113-4 Ingrassia, Catherine. 2003. “Eliza Haywood, Sapphic Desire, and the Practice of Reading” in: Kittredge, Katharine (ed). Lewd & Notorious: Female Transgression in the Eighteenth Century. The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor. ISBN 0-472-11090-X Jones, Ann Rosalind & Peter Stallybrass. 1991. “Fetishizing gender: constructing the Hermaphrodite in Renaissance Europe” in Body guards : the cultural politics of gender ambiguity edited by Julia Epstein & Kristina Straub. Routledge, New York. ISBN 0-415-90388-2 Jones, Heather Rose. 2021. “Researching the Origins of Lesbian Myths, Legends, and Symbols” (podcast). https://alpennia.com/blog/lesbian-historic-motif-podcast-episode-201-researching-origins-lesbian-myths-legends-and Katritzky, M.A. 2005. “Reading the Actress in Commedia Imagery” in Women Players in England, 1500-1660: Beyond the All-Male Stage, edited by Pamela Allen Brown & Peter Parolin. Ashgate, Burlington. ISBN 978-0-7546-0953-7 Klein, Ula Lukszo. 2021. Sapphic Crossings: Cross-Dressing Women in Eighteenth-Century British Literature. University of Virginia Press, Charlottesville. ISBN 978-0-8139-4551-4 Kranz, Susan E. 1995. The Sexual Identities of Moll Cutpurse in Dekker and Middleton's The Roaring Girl and in London in Renaissance and Reformation 19: 5-20. Merrick, Jeffrey. 1990. “Sexual Politics and Public Order in Late Eighteenth-Century France: the Mémoires secrets and the Correspondance secrète” in Journal of the History of Sexuality 1, 68-84. Merrick, Jeffrey & Bryant T. Ragan, Jr. 2001. Homosexuality in Early Modern France: A Documentary Collection. Oxford University Press, New York. ISBN 0-19-510257-6 Rizzo, Betty. 1994. Companions without Vows: Relationships among Eighteenth-Century British Women. Athens: University of Georgia Press. ISBN 978-0-8203-3218-5 Sears, Clare. 2015. Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco. Durham: Duke University Press. ISBN 978-0-8223-5758-2 Shapiro, Michael. 1994. Gender in Play on the Shakespearean Stage: Boy Heroines and Female Pages. Ann Arbor. Van der Meer, Theo. 1991. “Tribades on Trial: Female Same-Sex Offenders in Late Eighteenth-Century Amsterdam” in Journal of the History of Sexuality 1:3 424-445. Vanita, Ruth and Saleem Kidwai, eds. 2000. Same-Sex Love in India: Readings from Literature and History. St. Martin's, New York. ISBN 0-312-22169-X Velasco, Sherry. 2011. Lesbians in Early Modern Spain. Vanderbilt University Press, Nashville. ISBN 978-0-8265-1750-0 Wahl, Elizabeth Susan. 1999. Invisible Relations: Representations of Female Intimacy in the Age of Enlightenment. Stanford University Press, Stanford. ISBN 0-8047-3650-2 Walen, Denise A. 2005. Constructions of Female Homoeroticism in Early Modern Drama. New York: Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN 978-1-4039-6875-3 A transcript of this podcast is available here. 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3Finally, my brothers,[a]rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.3For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God[b]and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh4though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law,[c]blameless.7But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.8Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith10that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,11that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

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The boys are getting you ready for St. Patrick's Day! We kick things off by recapping last week's birthday celebrations and making plans for an action-packed weekend watching UFC 313. Then, we break down the biggest headlines of the week, including: • Trump's tariffs – What's changing and how it impacts the economy • SEC Women's Basketball drama – A championship decided by a coin flip?! • LeBron James' insane milestone – Surpassing 50,000 career points • The $90,000 Pokémon Cheeto – Yes, you read that right! • Remembering Gene Hackman – A tribute to the legendary actor As always, we wrap up with some feel-good stories to send you off on a high note. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let's pregame! Grab a drink, kick back, and join the pregame—it's one you won't want to miss!

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At just 15 years old, Arsh Pal is an artist and philanthropist dedicated to making a difference through creativity and compassion. His journey began at the age of 8 when he discovered a passion for art while exploring various hobbies. Acrylic painting, mixed media, and pencil sketches quickly became his favorite mediums, and he started sharing his artwork with friends and family.His inspiration for giving back came from visits to the nursing home where his mother works as an occupational therapist. Witnessing the loneliness and struggles of the residents, Arsh found joy in bringing smiles to their faces through conversation and therapy games. Deeply moved by these interactions, he was inspired to sell his artwork to support those in need.Setting an initial fundraising goal of $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Arsh embarked on a mission to use his art for a greater purpose. Surpassing that goal fueled his passion further, and to date, he has raised and donated over $22,000 to various charities, with a strong focus on St. Jude.Beyond fundraising, Arsh is honored to donate his paintings for charity auctions, create live paintings at nonprofit events, and teach art to children and adults. For over five years, he has volunteered at nursing homes, leading art lessons as a recreational activity to uplift residents.Arsh also strives to inspire others through leadership roles. As a board member of Giving Tuesday and the Loukoumi Foundation, he works to promote kindness and generosity. His role as a Good Deed Council member of Loukoumi has allowed him to instill the values of service and compassion in students worldwide.His dedication to art and philanthropy has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including:The Princess Diana Award (UK)International Star Kids AwardGloria Barron PrizeHigh Flyer 50 (India)KCRG-9 Who Care AwardNational Thomas Jefferson AwardThrough his art and advocacy, Arsh continues to create meaningful change, one brushstroke at a time.Follow him for more: @ArtbyArsh on Instagram and Facebook.Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Philippians 3:4-8a – Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ

In Philippians 3:8, Paul reminds us that nothing compares to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. He once prized his status and achievements, but now counts them as loss—even rubbish—compared to gaining Christ. True faith means treasuring Jesus above all else, even at great cost. Is Christ truly our greatest treasure? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.*Note from Pastor Phil: I accidentally gave the wrong verb tense of "counted" at min 19:16-19:31. The verb tense is "perfect" and not "future." The application and statements after that are correct for the "perfect tense," but I wanted to correct this mistake for any Greek students/scholars who were confused. It was an honest mistake of the wrong thing written in my notes that did not get caught until after I preached this during 2nd service and realized the error.

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"Beyond Exodus: Reflecting the Surpassing Glory of God"Exodus 34:29-35:10; 40:32-38

Barry Sanders! Chris interviews one of his NFL heroes in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Barry revisits his NFL career, his decision to retire at a relatively young age, time with the Detroit Lions, thoughts on the current Detroit Lions, the toughest NFL players in his day and the honor of being voted into the NFL Hall of Fame. A tremendous episode and a great look into one of the NFL's greatest players of all time. (00:00) - Intro (2:04) - Barry Sanders on Green Light (6:08) - Current Detroit Lions Trajectory (14:18) - Running Backs in the NFL (17:10) - Lions Playoffs in the 90s (25:10) - Early NFL Retirement (31:38) - Hall of Fame Induction (35:10) - Surpassing the 2,000 Yards Milestone (43:30) - Heisman Trophy (48:04) - Relationship with his Father (53:45) - Relationship with the Media (58:05) - Barry's Absolutely Correct SB LIX Prediction (1:01:07) - Battling Christian Okoye for the Rushing Title in 1989 Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ In need of sweet threads to vibe like Chris and the fellas? Check out https://greenlightpodcast.org/ for everything merch wise and then some! Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. https://paddleva.com/ Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxWFAA-wuB7osdiAJyLOcw Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

This week, Alan shares a message on the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, drawn from Hebrews 3:7–4:14. He unpacks the dangers of unbelief, showing how discouragement and doubt can disconnect us from God's promises. Through biblical examples, he reminds us that holding firm to faith is the key to stepping into our divine inheritance. Tune in as we explore what it means to be a faith-filled house, steadfast in confidence and trust in God's faithfulness.

"Beyond Exodus: Reflecting the Surpassing Glory of God"Exodus 34:29-35:10; 40:32-38Rev. Craig Luekens2.23.25visit cpcnewhaven.org

It's all about Jesus. Plain and simple. It always has been and it always will be. All of life is about him. All of history is about him. All of the Scriptures are about him. And how we live our lives should be all about him. As we continue our journey into the Sermon on the Mount, the great Preacher on the Mount will show how his fulfillment of the Scriptures leads to a new righteousness he will develop in us. I cannot wait to be in this text together!

The Surpassing WorthPhilippians 3:1-11Message Slides For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Knowing Christ means I have a new identity (vv.1-6) Knowing Christ means I have new values (vv.7-11) Justification - Righteousness (v.9) Sanctification - Power (v.10) Glorification - Hope (v.11) Home Church Questions1. Our passage is about knowing Christ. How would you explain to someone what it means to know Christ? What are some ways knowing Jesus is similar/different from other relationships we have? 2. In Phil 3:1-6, we learn that knowing Christ means we have a new identity. How should a person's identity change when he/she comes to know Christ? What are some ways a person's identity might stay the same? What has this looked like for you? 3. In vv.5-6, Paul gives a list of reasons why he would have more reason for confidence in the flesh than others. If you were to have confidence in the flesh, what are some items that would be on your list? Do you wrestle with putting too much confidence in the flesh? Explain. 4. In Phil 3:7-11, we learn that knowing Christ means we have new values. In vv.7-8, he says the things he used to consider as gain he now considers as loss. What are some of the “gains” in your life that you consider to be valuable? Are there any “gains” in your life you should re-evaluate so that you value them in a healthier way? 5. Paul says he considers everything as loss compared with the surpassing value of knowing Christ (v.8). What does he mean and how can he say this? Can you say this? 6. Jesus has surpassing worth because we can be justified and made right with God through Him (v.9). Was there a time in your life when you were moved by this truth that God provides the righteousness He demands? 7. Jesus has surpassing worth because we can experience the power of his resurrection even in our sufferings (v.10). How can we identify with Jesus when we suffer so we experience this power? Have you experienced this? 8. Jesus has surpassing worth because we experience the hope of future resurrection through Him (v.11). Why does having this hope of future glorification motivate us to value Jesus now? Pray for the Unreached: The Ansari are a Sunni Muslim group in India, historically weavers and textile sellers, now involved in various businesses. Many live in poverty and face illiteracy, though some have contributed to education and politics. Known for their hospitality, they offer opportunities for believers to share the gospel. Recent efforts have seen some Ansari families come to Christ, but they remain largely unreached. Pray for Indian believers to reach out with love and share the gospel with Ansari families and leaders, revealing to them the love and hope only offered through Christ.FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 02/09 36,524Giving For 02/16 19,506YTD Budget 1,164,806Giving 1,152,806 OVER/(UNDER) (12,000)Men's Muster 2025 A car out of alignment is harder to steer, wears down faster, and wastes fuel. Ever feel the same? Worn down. Burning energy. Pulled off course. It's time to realign. Join us April 25-27 for Men's Muster at our NEW location—Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center in Little Rock (45 min from Conway). Take a weekend to rest, recharge, connect, and have fun. Chris Moore will lead a powerful discussion on realigning your life with the gospel. Don't wait—register today at fellowshipconway.org/register. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Silent Auction | April 6thYouth and College Mission Teams will host a Silent Auction on Sunday, April 6th, at 4 PM. We are asking for you to participate in one of three ways. First, do you have a service, item, or experience you can donate to be auctioned off? We would love to have it. Second, we would love for you to show up and support the students and adults on the trip. Finally, if you cannot make it, please consider donating to the event. To donate an item or for any questions, please get in touch with our College Pastor, Andrew Stauffer at astauffer@fellowshipconway.org. PJ's and Poptarts - Sunday, March 9​It is that time of year again! We are springing forward AND losing an hour of sleep. 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The Surpassing Glory of God's Promises in Christ 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Our sermon text is from 2 Corinthians 3 verses 7-18. We learned in the beginning of chapter 3 that the apostle Paul was a minister of a New Covenant. That new covenant is received through the Spirit and resulted in life. That is contrasted with the letter of the law, which, as Paul put it, kills. The rest of chapter 3 unpacks the old and new covenants. As I read, listen for the similarities and differences between the two. Reading of 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Prayer I don't know if you have been following it, but later this week, 7 planets will be visible in the night sky at the same time. That is a rare event. In fact, it's been quite the season of interesting astrological occurrences. Maybe you experienced the partial solar eclipse last year. Or 5 years ago, you saw the great conjunction. That was when Jupiter and Saturn overlapped in the sky. Apparently, that only happens once every 400 years. And coming up in just 3 weeks, there will be a total lunar eclipse. You are probably wondering, how does this relate to 2 Corinthians 3? Well, 2 Corinthians 3 is considered by some to be the most difficult chapter to understand in all of Paul's letters. That's debatable, of course, but it certainly contains some lofty concepts. At this chapter's core is the theological intersection between the Old and New Testaments. That's significant. And obviously important. And that brings us to the moon and sun and planets. You see, the central point is that the glory of the old covenant was a fading reflection of the glory of the new to come. The new covenant has come and it has eclipsed the glory of the old. It's like the way the moon and planets reflect the light of the sun at night. But when the sun rises, its light is so bright that it completely outshines the moon and planets. The old covenant reflected the new before the new came, but the new has come, and the old has now passed away. By the way, this is one of two main passages of Scripture that compare the old covenant with the new. Hebrews chapter 8-10 is the other. We read part of chapter 10 earlier. The difference between Hebrews 8-10 and 2 Corinthians 3 is that Hebrews works through how God accomplished his promises in the new covenant. He's done that through Jesus perfect sacrifice for sin. In 2 Corinthians 3, we learn about the permanent nature of the new covenant and that we receive its benefits through the Spirit. So both teach about the old and new covenant but with different emphases. Earlier this week I spent some time analyzing how 2 Corinthians 3 compares the old and the new. I put a little chart together as I went. You can see that on page 4 of the bulletin. Really, it was for my benefit as I tried to get my mind around the contrast. But I included it in case it may be helpful to you. You can see that Paul's primary purpose here is a comparison of the two. ·       He gives us the nature of the covenants. The old carved on stone and the new written by the Spirit on our hearts. ·       He speaks of the fading glory of the one and the eternal glory of the other. ·       The old primarily focused on Israel, but the new expands that to God's people from all nations. ·       Even more, those who live by the old live with a veil over their hearts. But for those who have been freed by Christ, that veil is lifted and they are being transformed. ·       But the most weighty of all the comparisons is the eternal outcome. Those who put their trust in the old and reject the new are condemned. But those whose hearts have been transformed by the Spirit and who trust in Christ receive righteousness and life through the Spirit. It's really amazing how much is here in just a couple of paragraphs. Alright. We are going to focus in, first, on understanding the comparison, verses 7-11. And then we'll look at implications of that, today, in verses 12-18. You can see a few summary bullets there. Now, you may be wondering, why does it take such work to unlock the differences between the two? That is a great question. I wondered the same. Because it does seem that Paul jumps around and repeats himself. Why didn't he just spell it out in a clear linear way? The answer is, to his readers, he did. Paul spelled it out in a way they would understand. He used a Greco-Roman rhetorical argument called “a fortiori.” Lesser to greater. That will be on the test after the service. Just kidding. I had no idea that such a thing existed before this week. The argument goes that if something lesser is true, how much more sure and true is the thing that is greater. Its purpose is to elevate the greater reality. To do that there's a comparison and an elevation. And another comparison and another elevation. And then a further elaboration on a comparison and a further elevation. We can see that in these verses. One thing that clearly comes out is the amazing, surpassing, never ending glory of the new covenant. Look at verse 10 for example. “For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.” You see, these verses are not just a technical explanation. Rather, Paul was elevating the hearts of the Corinthians. He wanted them not only to know that the new is greater and eclipses the old, but he wanted their hearts to see and rejoice in what God has done. How he has fulfilled all the promises of the old in the new. Going back to the moon and sun… you know, when it comes to light and energy, there's no comparison. The moon can only reflect the light of the sun. Yes, in the middle of the night, when a full moon is out it really lights up the surroundings. You can even see shadows. You can see where you are going. If you wanted to, you could even turn off your car's headlights. Don't do that, though… but you would be able to see. But where does that light from the moon and planets come from? It comes from the sun. The light of the sun reflects off of them. The old covenant reflected the glory of the new which, in the Old Testament times, had yet to come. But also, let me ask, what is the lunar surface of the old covenant? Meaning what is the light from the new reflecting off of? Well, it reflects off of (1) the moral law, you know, the letters carved on stone – the 10 commandments, and it reflects off of (2) other laws that God gave through Moses like the ceremonial laws including sacrifices… and also (3) festivals and (4) the temple itself. All of it, in different ways, reflected the glory of what was to come in the new covenant. And they all tie together the Old Testament with the New Testament in profound ways. Ways that help us better understand the new. In the past, I've shared a little of my journey to seeing the Bible as one unified book. I remember when I was, I think, 22 years old. I could not wrap my mind around the purpose of God's law nor even the purpose of the Old Testament. It was a burning question in my mind. I couldn't let those questions go. Well, my Bible had cross references in the margins. And so, I set out to read through the New Testament and cross reference every single Old Testament cross reference. I worked on it a little bit every day. It took me about 3-4 months. It blew my mind. By the way, I still have that Bible in my office with a bunch of underlines and notes. Light bulbs kept going off as I saw more and more connections between God promises and laws in the Old and their fulfillment in Christ in the new. Before then, I used to think that the Old Testament had so many strange practices and peculiar events that had no relevance. But then their beauty came alive to me. I realized how in different ways they revealed God in his glory, they revealed his plan for redemption, and they revealed the need for atonement and the Messiah. All of those old covenant things were driving at what was to come. You see, for God's people in the Old Testament, the whole purpose of the different laws and ceremonies was to direct their attention to the promise of what was to come. Let me say something that is really really important. It was never about offering the sacrifices and obeying the law as a means for salvation. Never. Rather it was so that they could trust in God for what he would do. Their salvation was received by faith in Christ who was to come just as ours is received by faith in Christ who has come. This is illustrated for us in what happened at Mount Sinai. These verses in 2 Corinthians 3, refer to Moses veiling his face. You see, when the Israelites were freed from their slavery in Egypt, God brought them across the Red Sea and he brought them to the base of Mount Sinai. And God then called Moses to ascend the mountain to receive the law. And so Moses went. But in the meantime, the people began worshipping a golden calf instead of the one true God. And God's anger burned against the people. But… Moses pleaded with the Lord for mercy. And God relented. Moses was a mediator between God and his people. After that, God commanded Moses to go up the mountain again. Actually, he needed a new copy of the law because he had thrown down the first. But also, this time, God revealed his glory to Moses. Moses was only given a glimpse of God in his glory, but it caused Moses face to shine with the glory of God. When Moses descended, the people were afraid because of the reflected glory. And so Moses would veil his face to protect the people. Look at 2 Corinthians 3 verse 7. It says, “the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory.” Even the reflected glory was unbearable because of their sin. Again, Moses acted as a mediator of God's mercy by veiling his face. We learn a couple things from that. We learn there is glory in the law. As I mentioned last week, God's moral law is good and right and perfect. It reveals God's nature and his goodness. But it is only a reflected glory. We also learn that God's law requires a mediator, just as Moses mediated for the people. So, the law both directs us to God and it directs us to our need for Christ because of our failure to meet its standard. That explains verse 9. Look at it. “For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory.” The law is glorious but without a mediator, it brings condemnation. But the mediator of the new covenant has come. Christ has come. And he's accomplished and has fulfilled all that the law required. We are no longer condemned by the law. Through Jesus' righteousness, we are given life. That phrase in verse 9, “ministry of righteousness” is referring to the righteousness we have in Christ. You see, the sunrise has come. The sun is up. Yes, in the daytime we can faintly see the moon and we can occasionally see a planet. But the moon and plants no longer light anything up. Because the day has come. There's no more need for the reflected glory of the old because of the surpassing and permanent glory of the new covenant. Alright, let's now turn our attention to the implications for us -  verses 12-18. There are two implications - one negative and one positive. The first is when you only see the old and you reject the new. Look at verse 14. Paul, talking about unbelieving Israel, says, “For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts.” Now, I don't think that there are any Jewish people here today who reject Christ. But that is who Paul is speaking about. They read the Old Testament. Some may think that by obeying the laws and celebrating the festivals that they are therefore justified in God's sight. They may even believe in a coming Messiah. But their hearts and minds are hardened and veiled. It would be like believing that the moon is shining with its own source of energy and light. And maybe even believing that sun does not exist. It would be like covering your eyes during the day so that you don't see the sun. Or sleeping when the sun is up and only being awake at night. They do not believe the new. They are trusting in the old for salvation. And because of that unbelief, to use Paul's earlier words, they will receive “the ministry of condemnation.” Let me expand this a little. I think there are some parallels here to the Roman Catholic church. In our church history Sunday school class this morning, we talked a little bit about the counter reformation. That was the church in Rome's response to the Protestant Reformation. And while yes, much of the immorality in the church was addressed, yet, the church doubled-down on many of its beliefs. Now, I know there are some faithful believers in the Catholic church, but over the centuries, the church has added unbiblical layers that veil Christ. Like the veneration of Mary, or like praying to the saints, or believing in an intermediate state to work off your sins, or going to a priest for intercession. Those are all merit-based or works-based righteousness things. They are in essence veiling the glory of God in Christ. It's kind of like a partial solar eclipse. The fulness of the glory of God in Christ cannot be fully seen. And because of it, many in the Catholic church, trust in these things and not the ministry of God in Christ. There are other parallel as well… like any rejection of the new covenant in Christ. That would include the “I'm a good person” theology. The belief that God will evaluate our good works and because of them consider us good in his sight. That is just a version of the old covenant which cannot save. It denies the sin and idolatry of our hearts and rejects the new covenant. Let me ask, how should we respond? How should we, who believe in the new covenant, respond to those groups? Well, we should seek to be ministers of the New Covenant, like Paul. What does that mean? That means praying for the work of the Holy Spirit to remove the veil over their hearts. It means revealing the failure of the old or the law to redeem. It means doing what Paul does here. Showing the glory of God in the ministry of the new covenant! Its exalting the person and work of Christ through his Spirit! It's showing what unveiled worship is as we behold God. Remember, it's not peddling God's Word, but rather it's exalting God for the exceeding glory of the new. Ok, there's another implication here. A positive one. And it relates to my favorite verse in this chapter. Look at verse 18. “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” I love that verse. Paul is speaking about those transformed by the ministry of the new covenant. Those whose hearts are not hardened nor veiled but who, through Christ, can behold the glory of God without condemnation! Those who have the ministry of his righteousness because our hearts have been transformed by his Spirit. And when we behold the wonder and glory of God in what he has accomplished, he does something in us. Or rather he is doing something in us. He is transforming us. He is conforming us to the image of Christ. More and more we will reflect his glory… in our countenance, in our thoughts, in our words, in our actions – in our hearts. Now, we can certainly inhibit that transformation. Our sin can block the light of the sun. As you know, this last week has been a little cold. But if you were outside during the day when it was sunny, you really got warmed by the sun. Inhibiting that transformation is like blocking the sun in some way. We do that when the comforts of this world become idolatrous. Or when our lust or anger or some other sin goes unchecked and unrepented of. Or when we forget to pray or engage in God's Word. All those things cause us to become cold.  They all inhibit the light of the sun reaching us… by our own doing. They all inhibits the transformation of God within us. But, as verse 18, says, when we behold God with unveiled face. When we come to him laying our sin before him, letting his Word wash over us. When glorying in the ministry of the new covenant becomes our life and righteousness, then God will be transforming us! He'll be transforming us from one degree of glory to another. These verses are not saying that we will become perfectly glorified. That will only happen when we pass from this life to the next. But more and more we will reflect the glory of God in Christ. And we will radiate that glory like the face of Moses. By the way, did you notice that the Lord is equated with the Spirit… multiple times, here. That word Lord, used here, is in reference to Jesus. What Paul is doing here is he is affirming God's oneness in the Trinity. It's not overlapping the roles of the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit applies the work of Christ in us. In fact, multiple times in the New Testament he is called the Spirit of Jesus. Christ works in us through his Spirit, to transform us from one degree of glory to another. It is his work. And that ties back to the new covenant. The ministry of the new covenant is the ministry of the Holy Spirit in us, not the ministry of the law. So, God has fulfilled all the promises of the old in the new. The glory of the old has faded away, and the surpassing glory of the new has come in Christ. The moon has set and the sun has risen. So may we all with unveiled hearts, behold the glory of God through the Spirit of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

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“2 Corinthians 3:4-11 | The Surpassing Glory of the New Covenant” from Lakeshore Baptist Church by Pastor David Green. Released: 2025. Genre: Preaching. The post 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 | The Surpassing Glory of the New Covenant appeared first on Lakeshore Baptist Church.

This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!0:00 Introduction0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan5:10 Starting out on the Flat8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season and being crowned Champion again22:17 Difficulties getting good rides at the top level23:48 Experience of riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup25:42 Back on board The Real Whacker for the Cheltenham Festival26:45 Who's going to win the David Power Jockeys' Cup?

Orchest's CEO, Jeremy Villalobos, outlines how Orchest has modernized to meet customer demands for instant quotes and service delivery, despite complex challenges across global networks, legacy systems, and physical infrastructure. Has automating manual tasks and reallocating resources truly increased profitability and customer value?  In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these... Read More The post Surpassing Manual: Telecom Automated appeared first on MEF.

2 Pros and a Cup of Joe fill in on The Herd, and the guys believe the NHL capitalized on the first weekend without football. The Bengals cannot afford to slip into mediocrity as they pep for the franchise tag window. Plus, big changes to the CFB Playoff and more! #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In week 3 of our series, we highlight the importance of love as a guiding principle in relationships and faith. It's a surpassing love that helps us to be linked in with the FatherKey points include:-understanding love's true characteristics-distinguishing real love from superficial displays-practicing love consistently through patience, kindness, and humility.-common misconceptions about love in spiritual contextsWorship with us in Fayetteville, Georgia or online at newvisionc.com.Belong. Be Loved. Believe.

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To be a beauty is both a burden and a boon. Genre: Fairy Tale   Excerpt: Imelda's beauty—while it may not have impressed in a city or even a large town—was quite surpassing in their little village. Surpassing enough to catch the eye of those with greater means. The girl wished to be learned. She wished to explore. Perhaps her beauty could make it so could do what she dreamed of doing.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I've written other “alternate version” fairy tales. Here are a few: “The Green Magic Bean” based on “Jack and the Beanstalk” “The Crimson Hood” based on “Little Red Riding Hood” “The Dreaming Queen” based on “Sleeping Beauty”     MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   CREDITSStory: “Why Beauty Sought the Beast” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel Music: “Lonely day” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Evidence” “Inspector” “A band in the inn” “Lonely day” “Whispers” “Ashes” “Killer escape” “The edge of nightmare” “Unsolved” “On the way” “A story untold” “Underworld” “Stay (seamless)”   *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital image of a collage with four panels in two rows, close-ups of parts of a face. Top left panel, a person's sneering mouth with the canine teeth extended slightly. Top right panel, a person's left eye wide open as if in surprise. Bottom left panel, a repeat of the top right panel image, except now the eye is a different color, red and gold, the iris is vertically elongated, and the skin around the eye has sprouted small hairs. Bottom right panel, a growling mouth with long canines and a hairy face. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along edge of face at top right.

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What if you could exceed every single marketing goal you set for your business this year? That's exactly what one of our consulting clients did in 2024—and in this episode, Emma is breaking down how they did it. From skyrocketing lead generation to achieving a 25% conversion rate and surpassing their follower growth target by over 50%, their results were nothing short of incredible. Listen in as Emma walks through the strategies they implemented, the power of upskilling internal teams, and why bold goal setting is the foundation for transformative growth. Whether you're considering working with a consultant, hiring an agency, or tackling social media marketing on your own, this episode will show you what's possible in 2025. Listen in as Emma explains:  How this client hit their exact goal of 30 new leads after starting from almost zero The strategic content and engagement they utilized to surpass their Instagram growth target by 53% Why setting ambitious goals—and seeking expert support—can transform your marketing results And so much more!   Connect with Ninety Five Media: Website Instagram  Need Support with Your Podcast? We've got you covered  Book a Strategy Intensive Call with Emma for a custom marketing plan for your brand: strategyintensivecall.co   Book a call to explore our social media management services for your business! ninetyfivemedia.co/book-a-call

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HR3 - Arcand revisits Drake Maye being named to the Pro Bowl and does give a positive spin on Maye's experience down in Orlando. Is there anything that justifies Maye being selected? Then, dynasties are the big talking point during this Super Bowl, but Christian is pretty confident that Patrick Mahomes won't be catching Tom Brady for GOAT status. And, Bill Belichick as a general manager separates his status among the greats from Andy Reid.

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore a transformative journey with Deborah Kilpatrick, Ph.D., Executive Chair of Evidation Health. From humble beginnings in rural Georgia to breaking ground in Silicon Valley's health tech landscape, Deborah's career reflects a powerful philosophy: that true success is about surpassing one's self. Inspired by her father's role as a high school football coach, Deborah leads with a coaching mindset, motivating her team to reach their potential. She shares how this approach has fueled her impactful journey and commitment to lifelong growth. Deborah offers valuable lessons on fostering impact, building supportive networks, and defining your own success. Tune in to discover how Deborah's dedication to impact, self-competition, and lifelong growth offers a roadmap for creating a career with purpose and resilience. Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest. The key moments in this episode are: [00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:26] Taking the First Step [00:48] Redefining Success with Deborah Kilpatrick [02:35] Deborah's Journey from Rural Georgia to Silicon Valley [06:56] Building Evidation Health [10:13] Leadership and Mentorship [13:36] Navigating Career Transitions [19:09] The Importance of In-Person Interaction [24:47] Peer Mentoring and Professional Growth [26:58] Overcoming Intimidation: Building Confidence [28:46] The College Experience: Thriving in a New Environment [31:42] Empowering the Next Generation: Female Representation in Engineering [35:14] Daily Routines: The Power of Consistency [38:22] Building Meaningful Relationships: Key Influences [40:48] MedTech Women: Changing the Conversation [45:34] Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Legacy