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https://shor.by/WarRoom14DayFreeTrialChina economy continues strong growth trajectory in October, but imbalances remainhttps://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3109967/china-economy-continues-strong-growth-trajectory-october- Retail sales continued to lag industrial output, with consumers remaining cautious in their spending in the world’s most populous nation, will the US suffer similar retail issues? - China isn’t all back economically. Just because industry looks strong, consumer economy hasn’t recovered.- Will U.S. and Beijing renegotiate the phase 1 trade deal.https://www.api.org/products-and-services/statistics/apis-economic-industry-outlookOil jumps 4% on latest COVID-19 vaccine progresshttps://www.reuters.com/article/global-oil-int/oil-moves-higher-on-latest-covid-19-vaccine-progress-idUSKBN27W0DQ- Oil prices are higher, have they broken out of the $40 range?- Ryan on the record says WTI will fall to below $35 before January 1- Rig count is rising but is it enough to maintain US oil production? 25% of the rigs are needed to maintain production.OPEC+ meeting ends with broad support for extension to oil cuts -sourceshttps://uk.reuters.com/article/oil-opec/opec-meeting-ends-with-broad-support-for-extension-to-oil-cuts-sources-idUKL9N2D0017- JTC meeting on Monday, JMMC meeting on Tuesday- What about Libya?Oil Prices Rise On Vaccine Fantasy But Fundamental Reality Less Stablehttps://www.investing.com/analysis/oil-prices-vs-reality-200544399Mounting piracy off Gulf of Guinea unsettles tanker ownershttps://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/111620-mounting-piracy-off-gulf-of-guinea-unsettles-tanker-owners- Piracy has increased 40% in 2020 on key oil transit routes- focused on refined products more than crude oil- siphoning oil and selling it on the black market.- piracy stories mostly came from east side of Africa, now on West side.Interview with Dr. Dean Foreman on API monthly statistical report- 18.8 million bpd demand in October- last week, was over 20 million bpd- In the past it was 80% motor gasoline, but now seeing 10% pick up in jet fuel and also increases in diesel- 1/4 gasoline demand in US is petrochemical. Performed strongly for October- As inventories are drawing down there is a demand for products- Supply side - we have a very low rig count in both oil and natural gas. US crude oil production basically hold steady, natural gas liquids high and natural gas production high.- It’s not going to take 1000 rigs to maintain this production. Productivity is really good.- We are in good shape to participate in economic recovery, when it comes.- Lowest crude oil imports since 1990 last month!- Numbers indicate a continuing recovery in place.- lower drilling activity will eventually catch up despite higher productively. Not all of the productivity gains will stick, given what we’ve seen before.- China has been so far behind in compliance with trade deal. LNG likely would have happened anyway regardless of deal. - demand from an external source doesn’t necessarily drive domestic natural gas prices up- How much can we export before it impacts domestic prices? Appears we aren’t close to it. EIA thinks we’ll go up above $3 for natural gas but its still impacted by seasonality.- As long as the international market for natural gas is healthy, that net back margin is there to be able to export North American natural gas at $3.- Growing market that is continuing to grow.
The stock market has long been disconnected from the underlying economy, but much of what happened this week - particularly the pumping of bankrupt company stocks - suggests that something new is afoot. In this episode, NLW breaks down three long-term trends suggested by the so-called Robinhood Rally, including: The “insurgency” aspect of a generation of young professionals who are willing to play the financial game rather than have it be played for them A totally new force in financial media, which could hit like a wrecking ball in one of the stodgiest, traditional media industries An embrace of a certain type of cynicism or nihilism when it comes to the values of financial markets This week on The Breakdown: Monday | Why War Reporting Is the Right Mental Model for Today’s Media, Feat. Jake Hanrahan The founder of Popular Front joins NLW for a discussion about protests, media and how the people being covered tend to not reflect divisive politics. Tuesday | What the Stock Market’s ‘Robinhood Rally’ Means for Bitcoin The largest 50-day rally in stock market history and even shares of bankrupt companies are up more than 100%. What is going on? Wednesday | A Vision for Digital Property Rights, Feat. Nic Carter Most people today look at social platforms like any other private company, but what if we saw them as alternative jurisdictions with a new set of property rights? Thursday | Why the Fed Keeps Denying Its Role in Increasing Inequality The Federal Reserve expects low inflation, says rates will stay close to zero through 2022 and keeps lying about the role of central banks in increasing inequality. Friday | Bitcoin Is More Than an Inflation Hedge While fears of a “great monetary inflation” have driven the recent bitcoin narrative, other aspects like censorship resistance and peaceful protest matter just as much. Saturday | The Chad Index Versus Doomer Internet Money: The Breakdown Weekly Recap This week, the wildest, most nonsensical, volatile part of the market wasn’t bitcoin, it was the “Robinhood Rally” in equities.
This week, the wildest, most nonsensical, volatile part of the market wasn’t bitcoin, but the “Robinhood Rally” in equities.This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.The stock market has long been disconnected from the underlying economy, but much of what happened this week - particularly the pumping of bankrupt company stocks - suggests that something new is afoot. In this episode, NLW breaks down three long-term trends suggested by the so-called Robinhood Rally, including:The “insurgency” aspect of a generation of young professionals who are willing to play the financial game rather than have it be played for themA totally new force in financial media, which could hit like a wrecking ball in one of the stodgiest, traditional media industries An embrace of a certain type of cynicism or nihilism when it comes to the values of financial markets This week on The Breakdown:Monday | Why War Reporting Is the Right Mental Model for Today’s Media, Feat. Jake HanrahanThe founder of Popular Front joins NLW for a discussion about protests, media and how the people being covered tend to not reflect divisive politics.Tuesday | What the Stock Market’s ‘Robinhood Rally’ Means for BitcoinThe largest 50-day rally in stock market history and even shares of bankrupt companies are up more than 100%. What is going on?Wednesday | A Vision for Digital Property Rights, Feat. Nic CarterMost people today look at social platforms like any other private company, but what if we saw them as alternative jurisdictions with a new set of property rights?Thursday | Why the Fed Keeps Denying Its Role in Increasing InequalityThe Federal Reserve expects low inflation, says rates will stay close to zero through 2022 and keeps lying about the role of central banks in increasing inequality.Friday | Bitcoin Is More Than an Inflation Hedge While fears of a “great monetary inflation” have driven the recent bitcoin narrative, other aspects like censorship resistance and peaceful protest matter just as much.
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I. Irijah (37:6-15) A. God Sees? B. Positively BeastlyII. Ebed-Melech (38:1-13) A. The Servant of the King B. Compassionately HumanIII. The King (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28) A. Zedekiah—Not the rightful king (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28) B. Jesus—The Truest Human (Colossians 1:15) C. God Sees (Luke 6:40; Colossians 3:9-12)Discussion Starters1. Monday—What sets humans apart from the rest of creation? What are some ways the image of God shows itself in people?2. Tuesday—What did Irijah do to do Jeremiah? What do you think motivated him? Have you ever been tempted to act like him?3. Wednesday—Who was Obed-Melech? What did he do? How hard to you think it was to do the right thing in that situation?4. Thursday—Why did Nebuchadnezzar want Zedekiah to be king? What did Jeremiah tell Zedekiah to do? Why does it take so much strength to surrender?5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus was the most true human to ever live? How is God at work in your life to make you more and more like Jesus?
I. Irijah (37:6-15) A. God Sees? B. Positively BeastlyII. Ebed-Melech (38:1-13) A. The Servant of the King B. Compassionately HumanIII. The King (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28) A. Zedekiah—Not the rightful king (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28) B. Jesus—The Truest Human (Colossians 1:15) C. God Sees (Luke 6:40; Colossians 3:9-12)Discussion Starters1. Monday—What sets humans apart from the rest of creation? What are some ways the image of God shows itself in people?2. Tuesday—What did Irijah do to do Jeremiah? What do you think motivated him? Have you ever been tempted to act like him?3. Wednesday—Who was Obed-Melech? What did he do? How hard to you think it was to do the right thing in that situation?4. Thursday—Why did Nebuchadnezzar want Zedekiah to be king? What did Jeremiah tell Zedekiah to do? Why does it take so much strength to surrender?5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus was the most true human to ever live? How is God at work in your life to make you more and more like Jesus?
I. Read (vv. 1-10) A. Write all the Words (vv. 1-3) B. Carried by Baruch (vv. 4-10)II. Rejected (vv. 11-26) A. Family Resemblance (vv. 11-19; cf. 2 Chronicles 34:1-18) B. Family Divergence (vv. 20-26; cf. 2 Chronicles 34:19-21) C. Cutting and BurningIII. Resurrected (vv. 27-32) A. The Indestructible Word (vv. 27-32) B. As goes the King (vv. 30-31) C. The Living WordDiscussion Starters1. Monday—What does it mean that the heart is desperately sick and deceitful? Who are you most in danger of deceiving?2. Tuesday—What does it mean that the word is more important than the messenger who brings it? How are we tempted to reverse this?3. Wednesday—What are ways we dismiss parts of God’s word that make us uncomfortable? Why is important to be aware of these?4. Thursday—Why is it still important to read this passage about what they did with God’s word so many years later?5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus is “the word of God” (John 1:1)? What does it mean that he is the “indestructible word”?
I. Read (vv. 1-10) A. Write all the Words (vv. 1-3) B. Carried by Baruch (vv. 4-10)II. Rejected (vv. 11-26) A. Family Resemblance (vv. 11-19; cf. 2 Chronicles 34:1-18) B. Family Divergence (vv. 20-26; cf. 2 Chronicles 34:19-21) C. Cutting and BurningIII. Resurrected (vv. 27-32) A. The Indestructible Word (vv. 27-32) B. As goes the King (vv. 30-31) C. The Living WordDiscussion Starters1. Monday—What does it mean that the heart is desperately sick and deceitful? Who are you most in danger of deceiving?2. Tuesday—What does it mean that the word is more important than the messenger who brings it? How are we tempted to reverse this?3. Wednesday—What are ways we dismiss parts of God’s word that make us uncomfortable? Why is important to be aware of these?4. Thursday—Why is it still important to read this passage about what they did with God’s word so many years later?5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus is “the word of God” (John 1:1)? What does it mean that he is the “indestructible word”?
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The truth might set you free, but is not true for everyone. Those people you deem as legitimate may not be who you think. They may have a badge or power given to them by those who appear to be genuine, and honest. But are they? How can you tell the sheep from the wolves? How can you assess what you see from what is accurate? Monday: Honest people dealing with the dishonest. Tuesday: What to do when dishonest people try to get you to go along with them. Wednesday: New people coming into your life. Thursday: Sharing yourself with others after a car wreck. Friday: Staying honest under the pressure. Saturday: Allll five Episodes in Series
Intro song: Answer: Love Myself Featured image: Map of the Soul: Persona gold certification by RIAA On this week's show: Data Drop News BigHit briefing blows everyone’s minds Everything BTS touches is gold Hobi sneaks to L.A. Bring the Soul docu-series starts Tuesday What is ARMY.ZIP? Next Week Last Word: The block button is your friend My Week Unboxing BTS: Love Yourself New York & Europe Blu-rays (YouTube) Data Drop Run BTS Ep. 85 Billboard 200 album chart BTS Becomes The First K-Pop Act To Manage Yet Another Specific Feat On The Billboard 200 (Forbes) BTS's 'BTS World' Returns To The Albums Chart And Proves Its Popularity (Forbes) Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Billboard Artist 100 Billboard Social 50 Billboard World Albums Billboard World Digital Song Sales Billboard Soundtracks Billboard Canadian Hot 100 singles chart Billboard Canadian Albums Billboard Japan Hot 100 singles chart UK Singles UK Albums Amazon US Bestsellers Amazon US Bestsellers of 2019 (So Far) Amazon US Soundtracks Spotify Global 200 weekly Spotify Philippines 200 Weekly Boy With Luv (Spotify) DNA (Spotify) BTS World (Spotify) Airplane Pt. 2 (Spotify) Singularity (Spotify) Tear (Spotify) First Love (Spotify) Winter Bear (SoundCloud) BTS win MTV's Hottest Summer Superstar 2019! (MTV UK) Winners Of Day 2 Of 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards (Soompi) BTS will be awarded the Hallyu Culture Daesang at the Newsis K-EXPO 2019 (AllKPop) BTS 2019 SUMMER PACKAGE in KOREA Preview (Facebook) News K-Pop Herald Twitter thread about the briefing (where I got my quote about vision) BTS (방탄소년단) New Game Official Concept Art Teaser (YouTube) Big Hit Entertainment, Home to BTS, Posts Blockbuster Results for First Half of 2019 (Variety) Big Hit Announces Production Of Drama Based On BTS Universe (Soompi) BTS’s Label Big Hit Entertainment Reports Skyrocketing Revenue In 2019 (Forbes) Big Hit Entertainment Shares Plans for New Girl Group, Plus a BTS Universe TV Show & Game at Corporate Briefing (Billboard) A BTS Universe TV drama is coming, but with a twist (Entertainment Weekly) BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' Album Certified Gold by RIAA (Billboard) [공식]방탄소년단, 美 레코드산업협회 두 번째 '골드' 인증..'韓 가수 최초·최다' (Daum) BTS Fans Think Becky G And J-Hope Song Is On The Way After Singer Posts Video Of Korean Snacks (Newsweek) BTS (방탄소년단) 'BRING THE SOUL: DOCU-SERIES’ Official Trailer (ver. 2) (YouTube) BTS (방탄소년단) GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB ‘ARMY’ MEMBERSHIP Webzine -ARMY ZIP- Teaser (YouTube) Where to find BTS This Week Subscribe at: iTunes | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher Website Twitter – btsmamabear Facebook YouTube – BTS Mama Bear Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi
John 17:1-5The Glory Prayer of Jesus, Part 21. Election2. Eternal Life, v. 3a) eternal- means without beginning and end, that which always has been and always will be. b) life (zoe)- life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last for ever. Two things happen when we fail to understand what Bible means by “eternal life”…Heaven loses it’s gloryand right now is drained of its possibilities“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made though him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men.”-John 1:1-4“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” -John 10:10a) only in God is this life availableb) we cannot know God in any way we chooseDoctrine of man…1) purpose2) problem3) person3. Example, v. 44. Exchange, v. 5a) Jesus’ first coming- redemption…in secret, in grace and with the offer of salvationb) Jesus’ second coming- judgement…in public, in judgment, no salvation available. “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in[b] blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.”-Revelation 19:11-16Questions for reflection…How often do you feel there is something more, bigger and better in life and you are missing out on it?Is there anything that God has given you to do that you have yet to finish? What did you hear today that you will still be thinking about on Tuesday?What is one prayer you will pray as a result of what you heard today?
An episode on Tuesday?? What has happened?? That's right! BONUS content this week! The next episode of Treasure Island will be posting this coming Sunday. But I have the privilege of bringing you some bonus content from an indie author that you are going to love! I came across Rebecca Kenney on Twitter & I reached out & asked if she'd be willing to allow me to narrate & share a portion of one of her books on the podcast. She graciously said yes! So for the next couple days, I'll be publishing the first part of the first book in a trilogy called Secrets of the Fae. This books is called Korrigan. If you enjoy fantasy, myth, legend, and lore, then you will love this! Rebecca is all over on the internets and you DEFINITELY need to go check out this book & all her other work. Here are some of the links where you can find her stuff: Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2C34sHu Amazon Author page: https://amzn.to/2QoyhHy Korrigan (Bk 1) https://amzn.to/2yJII1H Druid (Bk 2) https://amzn.to/2EVO5B1 Samhain (Bk 3) https://amzn.to/2qHHD6E Gloria and the Angel (short) https://amzn.to/2RefDU9 Paris (short) https://amzn.to/2AU8z8UTwitter: @RebeccaFKenney1Instagram: rebeccafkenneybooksWebsite: https://rebeccafkenney.wordpress.com/ And be sure to tell him that you heard about him on Another World Audiobooks! The Writing Community truly is a community and I’m so happy to be a part of it with Rebecca & all the other awesome writers out there! Stay tuned for more tomorrow! Listen HERE – anchor.fm/anotherworldaudiobooks ___________________________________________ Want to help keep the podcast going? Support the podcast here – Anchor.fm/AnotherWorldAudiobooks. For less than a coffee a month, you can become a Loyal Citizen of Another World! It’s your generosity that makes this possible! If that’s not for you, don’t worry, I’ll still make you audiobooks;) All I ask is that you listen to and share the podcast with your friends! I’ve made that easy for you with the links below! Like the Page & Join the Group – Facebook: Facebook.com/AnotherWorldAudiobooks Follow on Twitter: @greenwoodtales Get all the latest info on the Blog: AnotherWorldAudiobooks.wordpress.com Intro, outro music from YouTube Audio Library, Artist Credit: 88keystoeuphoria --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anotherworldaudiobooks/support
Casting BreadEcclesiastes 11:1-8Matthew 16:21-25God refuses to operate according our ideas of what should happen and until we accept this, our lives will filled with anxiety.I. Practical AtheismA. Living as if There is no GodB. What it AccomplishesC. Why We do itII. Spiritual Math (vv. 1-3a, 6)A. If You Love Something… Let it Go (vv. 1-2)B. Defying the Laws of Nature? (v. 3a)C. Dying to Live (Matthew 16:21-23; John 10:17-18)III. God is a Mystery (vv. 3b-5, 7-8)A. Identifying What You Can’t Change (v. 3b)B. The Paralyzing Desire for Certainty (v. 4)C. Burying the Hatchet with Reality (vv. 5, 7-8)D. Casting Bread (Matthew 16:24-25)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when he heard that Jesus must die in Jerusalem? How do you think you would have responded?2. Tuesday—What does it mean to live as if there is no God? Do you ever fall into that trap?3. Wednesday—What do we end up accomplishing when we expect life to simply operate according to certain rules and deliver certain results? So why do we keep trying?4. Thursday—What does it mean to cast your bread upon the water? What gives us confidence that we can hold onto our possessions lightly and that we will be okay?5. Friday—What does it mean that God is a mystery? Does following him remove all risk in life?
Casting BreadEcclesiastes 11:1-8Matthew 16:21-25God refuses to operate according our ideas of what should happen and until we accept this, our lives will filled with anxiety.I. Practical AtheismA. Living as if There is no GodB. What it AccomplishesC. Why We do itII. Spiritual Math (vv. 1-3a, 6)A. If You Love Something… Let it Go (vv. 1-2)B. Defying the Laws of Nature? (v. 3a)C. Dying to Live (Matthew 16:21-23; John 10:17-18)III. God is a Mystery (vv. 3b-5, 7-8)A. Identifying What You Can’t Change (v. 3b)B. The Paralyzing Desire for Certainty (v. 4)C. Burying the Hatchet with Reality (vv. 5, 7-8)D. Casting Bread (Matthew 16:24-25)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when he heard that Jesus must die in Jerusalem? How do you think you would have responded?2. Tuesday—What does it mean to live as if there is no God? Do you ever fall into that trap?3. Wednesday—What do we end up accomplishing when we expect life to simply operate according to certain rules and deliver certain results? So why do we keep trying?4. Thursday—What does it mean to cast your bread upon the water? What gives us confidence that we can hold onto our possessions lightly and that we will be okay?5. Friday—What does it mean that God is a mystery? Does following him remove all risk in life?
TUESDAY - What do you with 27 bags of leaves? How do you tell someone you love you don't like their cooking. Apple. To The Top with Carlos - Retiring. Motley Crue covers Like A Virgin. Soft to hard songs. RRR - Mashed potatoes on set. CBD oil and sleeping. Tone-Loc and airport drama. Det. Barb from Crimeline in studio. Some WWE news. Monster Sports. K.O.D.
SurrenderEcclesiastes 8:1-17Knowing that God will address all evils in time allows you to rest in him and enjoy what is good.I. God Does Not Expect You to Fix Everything (vv. 1-7)A. Seeing Atlas in the MirrorB. There Are Things You Can’t ControlII. God Will Not Allow Evil to go Unjudged Forever (vv. 8-13)A. Patience is not Indifference (v. 11; 2 Peter 3:8-9)B. Patience is Temporary (vv. 8-13)C. Patience has a Purpose (2 Peter 3:8-9; cf. Romans 2:4)III. Learning to Rest in God (vv. 14-17)A. The (only) One Who can Right all Wrongs (vv. 14, 16-17)B. Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (vv. 1, 7, 15)C. Learning the Discipline of Rest (v. 15)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Do you ever feel overwhelmed—like things just keep getting worse? Do you worry about the future of our country?2. Tuesday—What are some of the way that you try to fix everything? Is it exhausting? Does it work?3. Wednesday—How does the image of a king who cannot be challenged reflect your reality? What does it mean that there are some things that are simply outside your control?4. Thursday—What does it mean that patience is not indifference? Why is God patient with those who are rebellious?5. Friday—What does it mean that we are to learn to rest in the midst of all the problems in the world? What does stopping to rest communicate? Are you good at resting?
SurrenderEcclesiastes 8:1-17Knowing that God will address all evils in time allows you to rest in him and enjoy what is good.I. God Does Not Expect You to Fix Everything (vv. 1-7)A. Seeing Atlas in the MirrorB. There Are Things You Can’t ControlII. God Will Not Allow Evil to go Unjudged Forever (vv. 8-13)A. Patience is not Indifference (v. 11; 2 Peter 3:8-9)B. Patience is Temporary (vv. 8-13)C. Patience has a Purpose (2 Peter 3:8-9; cf. Romans 2:4)III. Learning to Rest in God (vv. 14-17)A. The (only) One Who can Right all Wrongs (vv. 14, 16-17)B. Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (vv. 1, 7, 15)C. Learning the Discipline of Rest (v. 15)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Do you ever feel overwhelmed—like things just keep getting worse? Do you worry about the future of our country?2. Tuesday—What are some of the way that you try to fix everything? Is it exhausting? Does it work?3. Wednesday—How does the image of a king who cannot be challenged reflect your reality? What does it mean that there are some things that are simply outside your control?4. Thursday—What does it mean that patience is not indifference? Why is God patient with those who are rebellious?5. Friday—What does it mean that we are to learn to rest in the midst of all the problems in the world? What does stopping to rest communicate? Are you good at resting?
Women, Wisdom, and WorksEcclesiastes 7:15-29When we elevate God’s gifts above God, we do not serve him, we destroy ourselves.I. The Danger of Legalism (vv. 15-20)A. Seeking to Make God your Debtor (vv. 15-20)B. The Fear of God (v. 16-18)II. The Danger of Intellectualism (vv. 21-25)A. Seeking to Know the Hidden Things (v, 23; Deuteronomy 29:29)B. Things You Can’t (and Don’t Want to) Know (vv. 21-22, 24-25)III. The Danger of Romanticism (vv. 26-29)A. Love is Power?B. Those Who Flatter, Enslave (vv. 26-29; 1 Kings 11:3)IV. One in a Thousand (John 17:1-4)A. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6; 17:1-4)B. Avoiding TemptationC. It’s Not About YouDiscussion Starters1. Monday—What are idols? Why do people invent them?2. Tuesday—What is legalism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you ever thought God owed you something in return for your obedience?3. Wednesday—What is intellectualism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you ever used knowledge as a weapon?4. Thursday—What is romanticism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you followed your heart rather than God?5. Friday—How does Jesus perfectly embody righteousness, truth, and love? How does he free you up to pursue these things in a proper way?
Women, Wisdom, and WorksEcclesiastes 7:15-29When we elevate God’s gifts above God, we do not serve him, we destroy ourselves.I. The Danger of Legalism (vv. 15-20)A. Seeking to Make God your Debtor (vv. 15-20)B. The Fear of God (v. 16-18)II. The Danger of Intellectualism (vv. 21-25)A. Seeking to Know the Hidden Things (v, 23; Deuteronomy 29:29)B. Things You Can’t (and Don’t Want to) Know (vv. 21-22, 24-25)III. The Danger of Romanticism (vv. 26-29)A. Love is Power?B. Those Who Flatter, Enslave (vv. 26-29; 1 Kings 11:3)IV. One in a Thousand (John 17:1-4)A. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6; 17:1-4)B. Avoiding TemptationC. It’s Not About YouDiscussion Starters1. Monday—What are idols? Why do people invent them?2. Tuesday—What is legalism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you ever thought God owed you something in return for your obedience?3. Wednesday—What is intellectualism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you ever used knowledge as a weapon?4. Thursday—What is romanticism? How does it take something good and twist it? Have you followed your heart rather than God?5. Friday—How does Jesus perfectly embody righteousness, truth, and love? How does he free you up to pursue these things in a proper way?
CommunityEcclesiastes 4:1-16Philippians 2:5-11As humans made in the image of a relational God, we need community, but it can only truly be found through the saving work of Jesus Christ.I. The Curse of Loneliness (vv. 1-8)A. The Loneliness of the Oppressed (vv. 1-3)B. The Loneliness of Envy (vv. 4-8)II. The Blessings of Community and Wisdom (vv. 9-16)A. The Blessing of Community (vv. 9-12)B. The Blessing of Wisdom (vv. 13-16)III. The Lonely King (vv. 12-16; Philippians 2:5-11)A. Homeless and Alone (vv. 13-16; Matthew 8:20; Philippians 2:5-11)B. A Biblical View of Community (v. 12; Philippians 2:5-11)C. The Table of the Reconciled (1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 24)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why do you think loneliness is so painful? What is it about humans that makes us need meaningful relationships with others?2. Tuesday—What is oppression? Why do you think God hates it so much? Is it something we can conquer? What can we do?3. Wednesday—What are some of the many faces that envy wears? Where can you see it in your own life? How can Jesus help you?4. Thursday—What are some different kinds of relationships God gives us? Are all people called to marriage? To having children? What are we all called to?5. Friday—What could drive Jesus to be brought so low and suffer complete abandonment for your sake? Where is God’s love for you most clearly revealed?
CommunityEcclesiastes 4:1-16Philippians 2:5-11As humans made in the image of a relational God, we need community, but it can only truly be found through the saving work of Jesus Christ.I. The Curse of Loneliness (vv. 1-8)A. The Loneliness of the Oppressed (vv. 1-3)B. The Loneliness of Envy (vv. 4-8)II. The Blessings of Community and Wisdom (vv. 9-16)A. The Blessing of Community (vv. 9-12)B. The Blessing of Wisdom (vv. 13-16)III. The Lonely King (vv. 12-16; Philippians 2:5-11)A. Homeless and Alone (vv. 13-16; Matthew 8:20; Philippians 2:5-11)B. A Biblical View of Community (v. 12; Philippians 2:5-11)C. The Table of the Reconciled (1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 24)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why do you think loneliness is so painful? What is it about humans that makes us need meaningful relationships with others?2. Tuesday—What is oppression? Why do you think God hates it so much? Is it something we can conquer? What can we do?3. Wednesday—What are some of the many faces that envy wears? Where can you see it in your own life? How can Jesus help you?4. Thursday—What are some different kinds of relationships God gives us? Are all people called to marriage? To having children? What are we all called to?5. Friday—What could drive Jesus to be brought so low and suffer complete abandonment for your sake? Where is God’s love for you most clearly revealed?
Changing SeasonsEcclesiastes 3:1-22; Luke 19:10God has ordained seasons of life to teach us our need for him and invites us learn to enjoy his blessings in the midst of them.I. Our Frustration with Changing Seasons (vv. 1-11)A. Shameless Hypocrisy (vv. 2-8)B. The Real Issue of Eternity (vv. 1, 9-11)II. Jesus’ Submission to the Changing Seasons (vv. 2-8, 14-15)A. God Alone Does Things the Last Forever (vv. 14-15; cf. Ezekiel 34:1-15)B. Fullness of time Came into the world (vv. 2-8; Luke 19:10; cf. Galatians 4:4-6)III. Enjoying Life Amidst the Changing Seasons (vv. 12-22)A. Learning to Fear God (vv. 2-8, 14-21)B. Denying Self v. Denying Life (vv. 12-13, 22)Discussion Starters1. Monday—How is what Solomon is wrestling with in chapter 3 the exact opposite of what he wrestled with in chapter 1? How is exactly the same? Are you ever guilty of such hypocrisy?W2. Tuesday—What do you think it means that God has put eternity in our hearts? Why do you think people would want to believe there is no eternity—no afterlife?3. Wednesday—What does it mean that Jesus came “in the fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4)? In what way did Jesus submit to the seasons described in Ecclesiastes 3:2-8? Why did he do this?4. Thursday—What does it mean to fear God (v. 14)? Why does the Bible say that the fear of God is a good thing?5. Friday—What is the difference between denying yourself and denying life? Why is one an act of humility and the other an act of pride? What are some ways you can better enjoy God’s gifts?
Changing SeasonsEcclesiastes 3:1-22; Luke 19:10God has ordained seasons of life to teach us our need for him and invites us learn to enjoy his blessings in the midst of them.I. Our Frustration with Changing Seasons (vv. 1-11)A. Shameless Hypocrisy (vv. 2-8)B. The Real Issue of Eternity (vv. 1, 9-11)II. Jesus’ Submission to the Changing Seasons (vv. 2-8, 14-15)A. God Alone Does Things the Last Forever (vv. 14-15; cf. Ezekiel 34:1-15)B. Fullness of time Came into the world (vv. 2-8; Luke 19:10; cf. Galatians 4:4-6)III. Enjoying Life Amidst the Changing Seasons (vv. 12-22)A. Learning to Fear God (vv. 2-8, 14-21)B. Denying Self v. Denying Life (vv. 12-13, 22)Discussion Starters1. Monday—How is what Solomon is wrestling with in chapter 3 the exact opposite of what he wrestled with in chapter 1? How is exactly the same? Are you ever guilty of such hypocrisy?W2. Tuesday—What do you think it means that God has put eternity in our hearts? Why do you think people would want to believe there is no eternity—no afterlife?3. Wednesday—What does it mean that Jesus came “in the fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4)? In what way did Jesus submit to the seasons described in Ecclesiastes 3:2-8? Why did he do this?4. Thursday—What does it mean to fear God (v. 14)? Why does the Bible say that the fear of God is a good thing?5. Friday—What is the difference between denying yourself and denying life? Why is one an act of humility and the other an act of pride? What are some ways you can better enjoy God’s gifts?
The Fool’s InheritanceEcclesiastes 1:12 - 2:26; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25None of us should try to be God, but we could all stand to be more like him.I. Replacing God (1:12 - 2:11)A. Through Wisdom (1:12-18)B. Through Creation (2:1-11)II. Facing Reality (2:12-23)A. No Protection from Trials (2:12-15)B. No Immortality (2:16-23)III. Pleasing God (2:24-26; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25)A. The Foolishness of God (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)B. Enjoying Toil, Food, and Drink (2:24-26)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why was Solomon trying to understand everything? What did he hope this would enable him to do? Did it? Have you ever been tempted to gain knowledge in order to take control of others?2. Tuesday—What was Solomon’s hope in abandoning himself to pleasure? Have you ever tried to escape reality by distracting yourself with pleasure? Did it work?3. Wednesday—Can wisdom change your reality and remove all affliction? What can it do?4. Thursday—What is the “fool’s inheritance”? What was wrong with Solomon’s fear of leaving his wealth to a foolish heir? What if God thought that way?5. Friday—What does it mean that “ignorance is bliss?” Does this mean that ignorance is better than wisdom and knowledge?
The Fool’s InheritanceEcclesiastes 1:12 - 2:26; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25None of us should try to be God, but we could all stand to be more like him.I. Replacing God (1:12 - 2:11)A. Through Wisdom (1:12-18)B. Through Creation (2:1-11)II. Facing Reality (2:12-23)A. No Protection from Trials (2:12-15)B. No Immortality (2:16-23)III. Pleasing God (2:24-26; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25)A. The Foolishness of God (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)B. Enjoying Toil, Food, and Drink (2:24-26)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Why was Solomon trying to understand everything? What did he hope this would enable him to do? Did it? Have you ever been tempted to gain knowledge in order to take control of others?2. Tuesday—What was Solomon’s hope in abandoning himself to pleasure? Have you ever tried to escape reality by distracting yourself with pleasure? Did it work?3. Wednesday—Can wisdom change your reality and remove all affliction? What can it do?4. Thursday—What is the “fool’s inheritance”? What was wrong with Solomon’s fear of leaving his wealth to a foolish heir? What if God thought that way?5. Friday—What does it mean that “ignorance is bliss?” Does this mean that ignorance is better than wisdom and knowledge?
Unmet ExpectationsEcclesiastes 1:1-11If you think you can achieve immortality and lasting change through your hard work, you will be disappointed.I. Unmet Expectations (vv. 2-3, 8-11)A. The Quest for Immortality (vv. 2, 11)B. The Quest for Something New (vv. 3, 10)C. The Quest for Satisfaction and Meaning(v. 8)II. Lessons from Nature (vv. 5-10)A. Repetition is Normal and Good (vv. 5-7)B. You Are a Breath (vv. 5-7)C. You Will Not be the One to Make Things New (vv. 7, 9-10)III. The New Son of David in Jerusalem (v. 1)A. Jesus is Making All Things New (Revelation 21:5; Matthew 19:28)B. The Eternal Became Temporary (Psalm 8)C. Learning to Enjoy RepetitionDiscussion Starters1. Monday—Why is it significant that Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes late in life?2. Tuesday—What is the quest for immortality? What are the different ways people seek it? What are your temptations?3. Wednesday—How do people try achieve immortality through their careers or callings? Why is this wrong?4. Thursday—What are some lessons you can learn from the sun, the winds, and the rivers (vv. 5-7)? Is repetition bad?5. Friday—Who is the only one who can truly do something new? What did he need to do in order to accomplish this? How can that help you deal with the short and fleeting nature of life?
Unmet ExpectationsEcclesiastes 1:1-11If you think you can achieve immortality and lasting change through your hard work, you will be disappointed.I. Unmet Expectations (vv. 2-3, 8-11)A. The Quest for Immortality (vv. 2, 11)B. The Quest for Something New (vv. 3, 10)C. The Quest for Satisfaction and Meaning(v. 8)II. Lessons from Nature (vv. 5-10)A. Repetition is Normal and Good (vv. 5-7)B. You Are a Breath (vv. 5-7)C. You Will Not be the One to Make Things New (vv. 7, 9-10)III. The New Son of David in Jerusalem (v. 1)A. Jesus is Making All Things New (Revelation 21:5; Matthew 19:28)B. The Eternal Became Temporary (Psalm 8)C. Learning to Enjoy RepetitionDiscussion Starters1. Monday—Why is it significant that Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes late in life?2. Tuesday—What is the quest for immortality? What are the different ways people seek it? What are your temptations?3. Wednesday—How do people try achieve immortality through their careers or callings? Why is this wrong?4. Thursday—What are some lessons you can learn from the sun, the winds, and the rivers (vv. 5-7)? Is repetition bad?5. Friday—Who is the only one who can truly do something new? What did he need to do in order to accomplish this? How can that help you deal with the short and fleeting nature of life?
Zerothreetwo Conversations: Interviews with the Creative Class
I was kinda stressed when I saw the calendar for the holidays. Christmas and New Year's day is on a Tuesday? What am I going to release on those days? I'm typing this right before we head out for Christmas eve dinner. So this is going to be quick. I thought it would be a good idea to recap some of the most downloaded episodes of 2018. The perfect person to talk to for these episodes is Stephanie Villarica. She's my wife and she was awesome in this episode. It was fun to sit down for an hour and talk about the guests, her thoughts on the episodes, and just spend time with her. So if you are reading this when it came out, Merry Christmas! I hope this episode tides you over for the holidays. If you haven't listened to all the episodes, go ahead and look at the back catalog. There's more than 40 episodes to choose from. I think you'll enjoy it. Merry Christmas again! SHOWNOTES Boots Brandon (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) Kaloy Uypuanco (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) Deep Gold trailer Bart Bros (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) Christian Linaban (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) Superpsychocebu Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Carlo Rodriguez (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) Where can you find Steph? http://instagram.com/stepak This podcast is brought to you by Mister Griddle. Nothing better than burgers and fried chicken. Drop by the restaurant located in MJ Cuenco Banilad, Cebu City. Follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mistergriddle/ Four ways to support the show: Become a Patreon subscriber, click here. Buy Zerothreetwo Merchandise at the Assembly Online Share this episode on social media. Leave a rating on iTunes. Music is Piano March by Audionautix
WHEN GOD QUIETS THE STORMJONAH 1:11-17MATTHEW 12:38-40The LORD stills the chaos for those who trust and obey him.I. SEARCHING (1:11-12)A. More Questions (1:11)B. An Honest Answer (1:12; cf. Leviticus 19:18, John 15:12-13)II. STRAINING (1:13-14)A. Human Attempt (1:13; cf. Jonah 1:6)B. Invoking YHWH (1:4; cf. Deuteronomy 21:8-9)III. SURRENDERING (1:15-17)A. Surrendering Jonah (1:15)B. Big Fear (1:16; cf. Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16)C. Big Fish (1:17; cf. Matthew 12:38-40)D. A Table in the StormDISCUSSION STARTERS1. Monday—What do you tend to do when life feels like a storm that’s getting worse and worse? What’s your relationship with God like in those moments?2. Tuesday—What do the sailors ask Jonah? Discuss what this says about their characters. How does Jonah answer and how does it differ from his previous answer?3. Wednesday—How do the sailors respond to Jonah’s solution? What do they do? Talk about the sailors’ response, how does it reflect your own self-effort to attempt to calm the storm(s) in your life? Do you find yourself trying to fix your problems on your own?4. Thursday—After the sailors failed effort, what do they do? What signifies that the sailors have turned to the God of Israel?5. Friday—Discuss the sailors response to the LORD quieting the storm. Should you also make sacrifice and vows? Talk about Jonah being in the belly of the fish and Jesus’ death?
WHEN GOD QUIETS THE STORMJONAH 1:11-17MATTHEW 12:38-40The LORD stills the chaos for those who trust and obey him.I. SEARCHING (1:11-12)A. More Questions (1:11)B. An Honest Answer (1:12; cf. Leviticus 19:18, John 15:12-13)II. STRAINING (1:13-14)A. Human Attempt (1:13; cf. Jonah 1:6)B. Invoking YHWH (1:4; cf. Deuteronomy 21:8-9)III. SURRENDERING (1:15-17)A. Surrendering Jonah (1:15)B. Big Fear (1:16; cf. Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16)C. Big Fish (1:17; cf. Matthew 12:38-40)D. A Table in the StormDISCUSSION STARTERS1. Monday—What do you tend to do when life feels like a storm that’s getting worse and worse? What’s your relationship with God like in those moments?2. Tuesday—What do the sailors ask Jonah? Discuss what this says about their characters. How does Jonah answer and how does it differ from his previous answer?3. Wednesday—How do the sailors respond to Jonah’s solution? What do they do? Talk about the sailors’ response, how does it reflect your own self-effort to attempt to calm the storm(s) in your life? Do you find yourself trying to fix your problems on your own?4. Thursday—After the sailors failed effort, what do they do? What signifies that the sailors have turned to the God of Israel?5. Friday—Discuss the sailors response to the LORD quieting the storm. Should you also make sacrifice and vows? Talk about Jonah being in the belly of the fish and Jesus’ death?
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"Small Steps Over Many Days Build More Momentum Than You Think." Jenny Blake Jenny Blake is quite possibly my favorite millennial that I know. Young at heart, with and old soul she shared so much wisdom this week on how to balance work and recovery, purpose and play. Here are my five favorite questions and takeaways from this week’s conversation with the author of Pivot – the only move that matters is your next one Jenny Blake. What is something you know for sure that you can double down on? Write down your strengths and take a moment to see if there are one or two innate strengths that you could develop and strengthen to help you create a more stable foundation from which to build a life of passion and purpose. Is there a pivot of any size happening in your life right now, forced or by choice? If this pivot brings on a sense of urgency or anxiety can you reframe it in your mindset to view it as an opportunity versus a challenge? And who can you ask to be your accountability partner in this pivot and someone you can both ask for help and have you stay on track and on task which in turn will move you closer to creating a life of possibility and potential Jenny mentioned that her body is her business, how well are you taking care of your business? I know for me personally that when I take care of my body by feeding it good thoughts, high-quality nutrition and getting the sleep I need that I operate at a much higher level of focus and energy. Is there something in your life that you need to adjust to help you maximize your output? Perhaps more sleep, maybe reducing the amount of sugar or processed foods, or simply drinking more water? What is one small tweak you can make to elevate the quality of what you are putting into your body, be it your food or the nutrition for your mind – your thoughts. Small steps every day will build more momentum than you think. Can you do a 30-day challenge? 15 minutes every day where you pick one small step that will move you closer to your goal or vision. One small thing, everyday and take no more than 15 minutes. I look forward to hearing how you do. Perhaps use the same accountability partner and support each other each day on the pivot journey. With it being January and the beginning of the year it is the perfect time to revisit these additional questions Jenny mentioned on Tuesday: What does your one-year vision look like? What is your ideal average day look like? Who are your ideal clients or community? What kind of impact do you want to have on others? Don’t need to be too specific –no pressure here What is working well for your life right now?