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Will God restrain me from doing the sins that I know not to do?

When suffering hits, the question is not just “Will God be glorified?” but “Does His love still meet me here?” Hunter Davis and Jacquelyn Davis explore a tension many believers quietly wrestle with: the difference between God's glory and God's love, and why getting that balance wrong can be especially painful in the middle of a trial. Jacquelyn brings a deeply personal perspective shaped by years in ministry, missionary work, burnout, and member care. She opens up about what it felt like to pour her life into serving God, then face depression, identity loss, and the difficult question: If God is glorified no matter what, what is my life actually for? Together, Hunter and Jacquelyn unpack: - Why John 3:16 and Philippians 2 matter when considering what motivated Christ - How Isaiah 43 holds God's glory and love together - Why “God will be glorified” is true, but may not always be the most helpful first response to someone who is suffering - What Scripture teaches about trials developing perseverance, maturity, and peace - How Joseph's story shows God's power to redeem evil without being the author of it This episode offers a thoughtful, pastoral way to understand suffering—one that protects God's holiness without portraying Him as distant or uncaring. Hunter and Jacquelyn remind hurting people that they are not merely pieces in a cosmic plan, but individuals invited into a real relationship with a loving Father. Whether you are walking through pain, counseling someone who is, or trying to understand how God's glory, human choice, suffering, and redemption fit together, this conversation offers encouragement and hope. Healing is not linear, but the God who redeems is still at work.  

Dr. Jordon GilmoreKey Scriptures: Joshua 3:14–17; Mark 11:20–25; Deuteronomy 31:7–8; Luke 17:11–19; Matthew 14:28–29; Matthew 8:5–13; Mark 9:23–24Faith isn't only believing that God can do something—it changes how we move after we've prayed.In Joshua 3, Israel stood at the edge of the Jordan River preparing to enter the Promised Land. The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant were instructed to go ahead of the people and step into the overflowing river. God didn't first show them dry ground. They had to step forward in obedience—and when their feet touched the water, the way opened.This message challenges us to consider the distance between what we say we believe and how we actually live.Jesus said, “Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it.” (Mark 11:24)Do we get up from prayer and move like we actually expect God to respond?1. Go With the Presence of the LordJoshua 3:14–17 | Deuteronomy 31:7–8The priests could step into the Jordan because they were carrying the Ark, representing the presence of God.God told Joshua, “The Lord will personally go ahead of you.”Sometimes we're standing at the edge of something unfamiliar, afraid to move because we don't know what will happen. But God isn't asking us to go somewhere He hasn't already gone.Like a father standing in a pool telling his child to jump, our confidence isn't necessarily in the water—it's in the One waiting for us.2. Don't Despise Progressive StepsLuke 17:11–19Ten lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.”They weren't immediately healed. Scripture says, “As they went, they were cleansed.”Sometimes we want God to reveal the entire staircase before we'll take the first step. But the answer may unfold as we go.We can't remain standing in the same place while complaining that nothing has changed. Sometimes progress is waiting on our obedience.3. If He Invites You, You Can ComeMatthew 14:28–29Peter said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come.”Jesus simply answered, “Come.”That invitation was enough for Peter to step out of the boat.God has invited us into things like peace, rest, joy, purpose and obedience, yet fear, shame, uncertainty and insecurity can keep us in the boat.If He has called you to come, you don't have to depend solely on your ability to sustain yourself. The God sustaining you where you are is also able to sustain you where He's calling you.4. Reduce the Time Between Faith and ObedienceMatthew 8:5–13The centurion understood authority. He told Jesus, “Only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”Jesus marveled at his faith.We can develop that kind of responsiveness through practice. Start with the small things. When the Holy Spirit prompts you to encourage someone, give, speak, serve or act—respond.Hear it. Believe it. Do it.Obedience in small things trains us to respond when God asks something bigger.Closing ChallengeMark 9 records the desperate prayer of a father:“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”There can be both faith and hesitation within us. The goal is to keep shrinking the distance between believing God and obeying Him.Remember:Go with His presence.Take the next step.Trust His invitation.Practice obedience in the small things.You may be standing at the edge of your Jordan, praying and believing God to move.The question may no longer be, “Will God do something?”It may be:“Am I willing to step into the water?”

Will God really help us if we allow ourselves to get into diceyarea?  Yes! 

Highlights Summary If work-life balance is a bad word, then what should we call it instead? And what happens when you get the decision wrong? Those two questions surfaced in a short interview debrief with Lt Col Jeff Miller, USAF (Ret.), after the formal conversation had wrapped up but before we stopped recording. When pressed on what should replace the word balance—since even "integration" still smuggles balance back in—Miller lands on three words: live on mission. Military duty and family both become parts of that mission rather than two things weighed against each other, and Proverbs 3:5–6 becomes the path from a convoluted decision to a straight one. Miller then turns to something driven, objective-oriented officers often need to hear: God doesn't value getting every decision right. He values your heart. Miller, an OCF local leader for ROTC at Mississippi State University, spent 34 years in the Air Force. Questions answered and themes covered in this segment include: What should a Christian pursue instead of work-life balance? Live on mission for Jesus with military duty and family both understood as parts of that mission rather than two things weighed against each other. Jeff Miller landed on this phrasing after concluding that even "integration" still implies balance, and that the pull toward balance is really a desire to run your own agenda and keep life under control. He anchors the alternative in Proverbs 3:5–6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Miller reads that progressively: first trusting God with the outcomes you fear will fail, then refusing to map out the chain of career moves that supposedly leads where you want, and then honoring what God values. The result is a straight path instead of a twisted one, and the confidence to explain your decisions to a spouse or to your fellowship. Will God still use me if I make the wrong career decision? Yes. God does not value career performance, perfection, or getting every decision right—he values your heart. Miller observes that military officers are driven, objective-oriented, and pursuing excellence, and that those instincts follow them into spiritual life, where they can harden into a sense that a wrong turn disqualifies you. He compares it instead to a father who wouldn't reject a child for a mistake, but receives them, course-corrects, and keeps working. The response to a wrong decision is to acknowledge it, repent to your family and to the Lord, and humbly start over. Miller adds that the destination we enter is often not the one God wanted in the first place, which is precisely why we hear "recalculating." God has prepared work for us to walk in and will get us there; our part is to cooperate early and often.

What happens when God gets your attention?In the first message of our new Midweek Encounter series, “Moses: The Burning Bush,” Pastor Josiah Elias takes us into Exodus 3 and the powerful moment when Moses encounters God in the wilderness. Moses was simply tending sheep when he saw something that demanded his attention—a bush engulfed in flames that was not being consumed. He stopped. He looked closer. And when he drew near, God called his name.The burning bush reminds us that an encounter with God will always demand a response. God told Moses, “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.” Before Moses could be sent, he had to encounter the holiness of God. Before the assignment came the encounter. Before the calling came the presence.And Moses' encounter didn't end at the bush. After spending time with God on Mount Sinai, Scripture tells us that Moses came down with a radiant face because he had been in the presence of the Lord. You cannot spend time in the presence of God and remain the same. What happens in His presence eventually becomes visible in your life.Hebrews 4 reminds us that we have a Great High Priest who understands our weaknesses—Jesus, the Son of God. We don't serve a distant God who cannot understand us. We have been invited into the presence of a God who knows us, calls us, and meets us right where we are.The question is not simply, “Will God speak?”The question is, “Will you stop long enough to listen?”Maybe your burning bush is the moment God is using to get your attention. Maybe He's calling you to take off your sandals, recognize the holiness of where you are, and draw closer.Encounter His presence. Hear His voice. Let His presence change you.Join us for Midweek Encounter as we begin the journey through the life of Moses and discover what happens when an ordinary life encounters an extraordinary God.

Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Susan, email (3:19) - What resources do you recommend for studying systematic theology? Barbara, email (4:16) - Why are so many people turning against Israel? Michael, Facebook (6:51) - What happens to remote people that have never been exposed to the Word of God? Are they doomed to go to hell? YouTube (9:50) - Is it inconsistent theology to say that you are present with the Lord when you die, but also that you come back to Earth after the Rapture? Paul, email (11:45) - Can you explain the difference between an individual sinning against God and a city or country sinning against God? YouTube (16:58) - Does the doctrine of hell come from Dante's Inferno and not from the Bible? Sheryl, Facebook (18:34) - Thanks for blessing us with this program. YouTube (20:49) - Will God forgive those who die without hearing the Gospel? Nancy, NY (25:23) - Will we be with the Lord when we die? Why does the Bible describe us being in the third heaven and not with the Lord? YouTube (33:54) - Do we earn sin's punishment because of who we sin against and not the action of the sin itself? Does Romans 6 verse 7 and Romans 6 verse 23 explain that all our sins are forgiven at death? Lance, AL (38:17) - Will we still experience wrath and fury for what we've done on Earth even if we are forgiven? PookieEL7, YouTube (44:59) - Will the New Babylon be in the same place that Nebuchadnezzar ruled in the past? Roberto, Facebook (46:54) - Can you explain Mark 3 verses 28 to 29? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Catherine, NJ (49:24) - Is it required for believers to keep the festivals of the Old Testament? Onnexy, YouTube (53:11) - How does someone "hate the sin and not the person?" Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

Daily Dose of Hope August 31, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 18   Prayer:  Abba Father, We come to you today, grateful for your love and care in our lives.  Thank you for your presence and your peace.  Help us to gather our scattered thoughts and set aside distractions so we can focus on what you have for us today.  In the next few moments of silence, Lord, help me be still and know that you are God...We give you all the glory, Lord Almighty.  Amen.    Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently studying the book of Genesis, learning a lot about God's character and truth, but also realizing how people haven't changed much at all.    Today's reading is Genesis 18.  This is a fascinating chapter.  Three men come to see Abraham.  But we also know that the Scripture says that the Lord appeared to Abraham.  Thus, we can assume that one of the men was actually the Lord in human form.  The other two might have been angels.    It seems that Abraham knew right off the bat that he was in the presence of God.  He runs out to meet the men, he makes sure they are fed the absolute best.  We know Abraham had been in the presence of God before and so there must have been something about the men that Abraham immediately recognized.    I had some thoughts about this.  How often have we encountered God?  How often have we encountered his messengers, the angels?  Are our eyes open to see when a heavenly being visits us?  Think about Hebrews 13:2, which says not to forget to show hospitality to strangers because by doing so, some people have shown hospitality to angels without even knowing it.    The men tell Abraham that within a year, Sarah will be pregnant.  She laughs and God knows it.  He calls her on it.  I don't blame her.  Women in their nineties don't typically think of pregnancy.  But God had willed it and he makes it clear, nothing is too hard for him.  Do you believe that nothing is too hard for God, I mean really?   The Lord shares with Abraham that he plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for their horrible wickedness.  It's obvious that Abraham is greatly bothered by this.  He moves into this negotiation with God.  Will God destroy those cities if there are fifty righteous men?  What about forty-five or forty or thirty or twenty or even ten?  God is patient and says that he won't destroy Sodom or Gomorrah if there are even just ten righteous people there.    God's justice is perfect.  He knew that Sodom and Gomorrah needed to be destroyed.  As horrible as they must have been, it's still hard for me to think about such destruction.  I just have to keep going back to that truth:  God's justice is perfect.  He always knows best.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki      

Will God's people receive his gifts under his lordship, or will they grasp after those gifts on their own terms?

Will God respond to my cries as my abundant splendor?

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260813dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31-33 Without a Doubt! There are very few things you can say without a doubt. When making plans, you can’t say they will happen without a doubt. When someone asks you a difficult question, can you always answer confidently, without a doubt? Thankfully, we can answer life’s most crucial question without a doubt, and not because we’re so smart, but because God is so great! Life’s most crucial question is, “Am I right with God?” or “Will God let me into heaven?” Some people struggle to answer those questions without a doubt. Those doubts come from the reality of sin. God is holy and perfect; we are not. Just one sin is enough to bar us from heaven, and we've committed more than one. More than we can count. It would be presumptuous to believe we can simply walk through heaven’s gates, except that God assures us of this without doubt or hesitation. God is for us! He’s on our side. He says that our sins are forgiven. This removes any and every shred of doubt. Who can bring any charges against us that will stick? Our own doubts and guilty conscience might try to tell us we aren’t forgiven or worthy, but they don’t call the shots! God does. He has justified us. That means he declares, with absolute authority, that we are not guilty because he’s forgiven all our sins. And if any doubt should remain, here’s proof: God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. This is how the guilty are declared innocent and the accused become acquitted, without a doubt. God spared no expense to make things right between you and him. God left heaven and carried a cross to make heaven your home. It’s yours through Christ, without a doubt. Prayer: Lord, spare me from doubt and temptations to justify myself and let my confidence rest on Christ alone who has already justified me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260813dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31-33 Without a Doubt! There are very few things you can say without a doubt. When making plans, you can’t say they will happen without a doubt. When someone asks you a difficult question, can you always answer confidently, without a doubt? Thankfully, we can answer life’s most crucial question without a doubt, and not because we’re so smart, but because God is so great! Life’s most crucial question is, “Am I right with God?” or “Will God let me into heaven?” Some people struggle to answer those questions without a doubt. Those doubts come from the reality of sin. God is holy and perfect; we are not. Just one sin is enough to bar us from heaven, and we've committed more than one. More than we can count. It would be presumptuous to believe we can simply walk through heaven’s gates, except that God assures us of this without doubt or hesitation. God is for us! He’s on our side. He says that our sins are forgiven. This removes any and every shred of doubt. Who can bring any charges against us that will stick? Our own doubts and guilty conscience might try to tell us we aren’t forgiven or worthy, but they don’t call the shots! God does. He has justified us. That means he declares, with absolute authority, that we are not guilty because he’s forgiven all our sins. And if any doubt should remain, here’s proof: God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. This is how the guilty are declared innocent and the accused become acquitted, without a doubt. God spared no expense to make things right between you and him. God left heaven and carried a cross to make heaven your home. It’s yours through Christ, without a doubt. Prayer: Lord, spare me from doubt and temptations to justify myself and let my confidence rest on Christ alone who has already justified me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260813dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31-33 Without a Doubt! There are very few things you can say without a doubt. When making plans, you can’t say they will happen without a doubt. When someone asks you a difficult question, can you always answer confidently, without a doubt? Thankfully, we can answer life’s most crucial question without a doubt, and not because we’re so smart, but because God is so great! Life’s most crucial question is, “Am I right with God?” or “Will God let me into heaven?” Some people struggle to answer those questions without a doubt. Those doubts come from the reality of sin. God is holy and perfect; we are not. Just one sin is enough to bar us from heaven, and we've committed more than one. More than we can count. It would be presumptuous to believe we can simply walk through heaven’s gates, except that God assures us of this without doubt or hesitation. God is for us! He’s on our side. He says that our sins are forgiven. This removes any and every shred of doubt. Who can bring any charges against us that will stick? Our own doubts and guilty conscience might try to tell us we aren’t forgiven or worthy, but they don’t call the shots! God does. He has justified us. That means he declares, with absolute authority, that we are not guilty because he’s forgiven all our sins. And if any doubt should remain, here’s proof: God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. This is how the guilty are declared innocent and the accused become acquitted, without a doubt. God spared no expense to make things right between you and him. God left heaven and carried a cross to make heaven your home. It’s yours through Christ, without a doubt. Prayer: Lord, spare me from doubt and temptations to justify myself and let my confidence rest on Christ alone who has already justified me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Welcome to episode 258 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine faith in the fire — what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about trusting God when deliverance is not guaranteed, and obedience may cost everything.  Key takeaways:   The furnace did not create the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego — it revealed it. Crisis does not build character; it exposes what is already there. You do not develop convictions in the crisis. You discover in the crisis what convictions you have already developed. Their response showed no panic, no search for loopholes, no deliberation. Just calm, settled resolve. Why? Because they had already decided — long before the furnace — that they would worship Yahweh alone regardless of consequences. The heat of the moment is the worst time to figure out what you believe. They distinguished clearly between God's ability and God's will. “The God we serve is able to deliver us” — no doubt about His power. “But even if He does not” — full submission to His will. Mature faith trusts God's character when it cannot understand His plan. Immature faith says, “I will trust God if He does what I want.” Mature faith says, “I will trust God whether or not He does what I want.” Their obedience was not contingent on deliverance. They were not negotiating. They were declaring. God's love is not measured by whether He gives us what we ask for. It is demonstrated by what He has already done in Christ. Unanswered prayer is not evidence of God's absence — it may be evidence that He is accomplishing purposes beyond what we can see. Their faithfulness was not contingent on rescue — and rescue came because of their faithfulness. They did not know they would be delivered when they took their stand. They were prepared to die. Faithfulness means doing right because it is right, regardless of outcome. We are outcome-oriented people who measure faithfulness by results. The three Hebrews define faithfulness differently: obedience to God's commands regardless of consequences. Redefine success as faithfulness, not outcomes.  Quotable:   The furnace question is not “Will God deliver me?” It is “Will I worship Him even if He doesn't?” Faith in the fire is not about demanding rescue — it is about trusting the God who is worthy of worship whether the answer is yes or no.  Application:    Settle your convictions before the crisis arrives. The time to decide what you believe about Christ's lordship, the authority of Scripture, and the non-negotiables of obedience is now — not when you are standing in front of the furnace. Will you compromise biblical truth to keep your job? Deny Christ to preserve a relationship? Conform to cultural pressure to avoid social cost? Decide now. When the pressure comes, your conviction will produce courage — or your lack of it will produce compromise.  Stop demanding that God prove His love through favorable outcomes. “If God really loved me, He would heal this, fix that, give me this.” The three Hebrews destroy that theology. The cross already proved God's love. You do not need rescue to confirm what Calvary already demonstrated. When you face unanswered prayer, resist the conclusion that God is absent or indifferent. Trust His character when you cannot understand His ways.  Redefine faithfulness as obedience, not outcomes. What would it look like to keep worshiping, keep obeying, keep trusting if God never answers your prayer the way you want? If the prodigal does not come home? If the health does not improve? If the ministry does not grow? The measure of your faith is not what God does in response — it is what you do regardless. Obey today whether tomorrow brings rescue or not.  Learn the difference between God's ability and God's will — and submit to both. Confidence in God's power and submission to God's plan are not in tension — they are the two halves of mature faith. Pray boldly for deliverance. Believe He is able. Then hold the outcome loosely. He may be more concerned with your holiness than your comfort, and more interested in writing a story bigger than your rescue.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

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Every relationship you've ever had has had conditions. People leave. Friendships end. Marriages fail. Families disappoint. We learn from experience that love always has a limit. So, what about God's love? In this message, Pastor Kyle walks through the five questions the Apostle Paul asks in Romans 8:31-39 to show why followers of Jesus can have unshakable confidence in God's love. This message answers these questions: - If God is for us, who can really be against us? - Will God really give us everything we need? - Who can accuse those God has justified? - Who can condemn those Christ has saved? - Can anything separate us from the love of God? Whether you're carrying shame, walking through suffering, or wondering if you've gone too far, this message will remind you that if you belong to Christ, nothing can separate you from the love of God.

Does fasting make your prayers more powerful? Will God answer if you fast longer? What if you can't fast from food?In Part 1 of this conversation on Prayer Unfiltered, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore what the Bible actually teaches about Christian fasting.Rather than presenting another religious formula, they discuss how fasting is designed to create space for a deeper relationship with God—not manipulate Him into answering our prayers.In this episode you'll discover:• What biblical fasting really is • Does fasting make God answer prayer? • Can you fast from something besides food? • What Isaiah 58 teaches about the heart behind fasting • Why fasting isn't a spiritual performance • How fasting reveals what has our attentionWhether you've fasted for years or have never considered it before, this conversation will help you approach fasting as an invitation into intimacy with God instead of another spiritual obligation.Scriptures Discussed: Joel 2:12-13  Matthew 6:16-18  Isaiah 58:6-12  John 3:30  Psalm 35:13  Psalm 141:3 If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow in prayer.

Part 2 of a previous podcast “The Counsel of The Lord”. Will God's plan and will prevail in every situation?

Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain?13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.16 Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.18 He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.20 Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.

CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart 4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief 13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America 22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce? 41:35 The right of return: "You can cherry-pick anything" 54:24 1948: They were closer to the Holocaust than we are to COVID 63:40 Day one of a one-state solution: the list 79:53 "An agenda dressed up in violins" Claude Says: Peter Beinart - editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, New York Times opinion writer, and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" - joins Noam Dworman and Dan Naturman for an honest, occasionally heated conversation about the questions underneath the Israel-Palestine debate. Does Jewish tradition teach that Israel's survival depends on its ethics - and does Beinart, an observant Jew, mean that literally? Is there such a thing as demographic critical mass? Why is secession the answer everywhere from Quebec to Czechoslovakia, but one shared state the answer here? Is the Palestinian right of return a sacred principle, a practical question, or - as Noam puts it - "an agenda dressed up in violins"? Plus: South Africa and Mandela, Iran, the Olmert-Abbas offers, what Benny Morris actually wrote about 1948, Robert Jackson's "suicide pact," and what day one of a one-state solution would look like for a gay couple in Tel Aviv. Two people who disagree about almost everything - except the settlements - actually talk to each other. Peter's book: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza https://bit.ly/4ygbHH8 Peter's Substack: The Beinart Notebook https://peterbeinart.substack.com/

CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart 4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief 13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America 22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce? 41:35 The right of return: "You can cherry-pick anything" 54:24 1948: They were closer to the Holocaust than we are to COVID 63:40 Day one of a one-state solution: the list 79:53 "An agenda dressed up in violins" Claude Says: Peter Beinart - editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, New York Times opinion writer, and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" - joins Noam Dworman and Dan Naturman for an honest, occasionally heated conversation about the questions underneath the Israel-Palestine debate. Does Jewish tradition teach that Israel's survival depends on its ethics - and does Beinart, an observant Jew, mean that literally? Is there such a thing as demographic critical mass? Why is secession the answer everywhere from Quebec to Czechoslovakia, but one shared state the answer here? Is the Palestinian right of return a sacred principle, a practical question, or - as Noam puts it - "an agenda dressed up in violins"? Plus: South Africa and Mandela, Iran, the Olmert-Abbas offers, what Benny Morris actually wrote about 1948, Robert Jackson's "suicide pact," and what day one of a one-state solution would look like for a gay couple in Tel Aviv. Two people who disagree about almost everything - except the settlements - actually talk to each other. Peter's book: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza https://bit.ly/4ygbHH8 Peter's Substack: The Beinart Notebook https://peterbeinart.substack.com/

Beginnings | Week 43 Now I Know You Fear God July 12, 2026 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 Will God test His children? 27:06 Why is God asking Abraham to sacrifice his son? 39:21 What is Genesis 22 teaching us today?

July 11, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Trinity 6 - Psalm 28:1-2, 7; antiphon: Psalm 28:8-9Daily Lectionary: Judges 6:25-40; Acts 15:6-21“Save Your people, And bless Your inheritance; Shepherd them also, And bear them up forever” (Psalm 28:9) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In Psalm 28:9, David prays that God would save his “people” and bless his “heritage.” He then adds the image of a shepherd and his flock: “Be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Psalm 23 and John 10 immediately come to mind. Yet what about this image of a “heritage” or “inheritance?” How can we, God's people, be called his inheritance? Throughout Scripture, “inheritance” typically refers to the gift or portion that God gives to His people—first, the land of promise, and ultimately, eternal life in Christ. God himself is also his chosen people's inheritance:“I am your portion and your inheritance” (Numbers 18:20).“The Lord is my portion” (Lamentations 3:24).“Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).“In him we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11). Yet here in Psalm 28:9, the relationship is reversed—God's people are called his heritage! How can this be? After Moses ascended Mount Sinai a second time to receive the tablets of the Law, he prayed, “Take us for your inheritance.” Likewise, Moses wrote, “The Lord has taken you … to be a people of his own inheritance” (Deuteronomy 4:20). St. Peter takes up this same theme when he declares, “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession” (1 Peter 2:9), and St. Paul prays that believers may know “the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18). Paul also joins this “heritage” and “shepherd” imagery in his charge to the Ephesian elders: “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock … the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This is how we become God's inheritance! He has purchased his flock with his own holy blood! Psalm 74:2 echoes the same truth: “Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!”   We are God's heritage—his treasured possession. He has purchased us with his own blood, sealed us with his name, and joined us to his death and resurrection in Holy Baptism. We are his, and he is ours. Where he is, there we shall be also. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. Will God be silent to us? Will he turn his face away and ignore our pleas for mercy? No—“The Lord is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped” (Psalm 28:7). In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. He never shall forsake His flock, His chosen generation; He is their refuge and their rock, Their peace and their salvation. As with a mother's tender hand, He leads His own, His chosen band: To God all praise and glory! (LSB 819:4)Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas. 

Will God find you spiritually prepared to stand faithfully for Him? In Ezekiel's day, God searched for someone to "stand in the gap" but found no one. This episode explains why spiritual preparation is essential for every believer and challenges you to become the faithful person God can count on when others refuse to listen.What You'll Learn:• What it means to "stand in the gap" before God• Why spiritual preparation matters before the crisis comes• How Ezekiel remained faithful when no one responded• How rebound restore fellowship with God• Why God is still looking for believers who will faithfully represent Him⬇Download Transcript: https://rhem.pub/1088-transcript

This sermon asks a deeply personal question: What role does faith play when we're sick? It begins with the promise in James 5:15, reminding us that God hears and helps when we pray. But it also acknowledges the hard reality that healing does not always come the way we ask or expect.  The central message is that God has more than one way to heal. Sometimes God gives the miracle of a triumphant crossing, in which one is healed through death and brought home to eternal life. Sometimes God gives the miracle of sufficient grace, granting strength to endure pain that is not immediately removed. Sometimes God leads us to a remedy through doctors, medicine, counseling, support, or other people. Sometimes healing comes through the body's natural ability to recover. And sometimes we are given a mysterious healing, a powerful and unexplained restoration that goes beyond medical understanding.  The sermon makes it clear that dramatic healing does not mean someone has greater faith, and the absence of such healing does not mean God has ignored us. Faith is not about having all the answers. It is about trusting God's heart when we cannot understand God's ways.  The message calls us to pray boldly, ask the church for prayer, and bring sickness, fear, grief, pain, and questions to God. At the same time, it warns against measuring God's love only by whether we receive the exact miracle we wanted.  The sermon closes with hope: because Jesus died, rose again, and promises to wipe away every tear, sickness, and death, do not get the final word. The question is not only “Will God heal?” but also “Will we trust God with the miracle given?”

Will there be pets in heaven? Will people recognize each other? A recent Q&A with fifth and sixth graders raised these very questions, and Pastor Jim Osman uses them as the doorway into one of Scripture's richest promises: the new heavens and the new earth.Continuing the exposition of 2 Peter 3:13, Osman traces this promise back to its source in Isaiah 65 and 66, then unpacks a question every believer eventually asks. What is the relationship between this present creation and the one to come? Will God erase this world entirely, or will He renew it?Using the analogy of Noah's flood, the caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly, and the connection Paul draws between our bodily resurrection and creation's own longing in Romans 8, Osman shows that the new earth will be this earth, resurrected, redeemed, and freed from every trace of sin. Every good gift we treasure now will remain, purified of sin's corruption, while a serious gospel appeal is offered for anyone who does not yet possess the righteousness required to enter that place.This episode gives listeners a clear, biblically grounded picture of their eternal home and why that hope should shape how they live today. ★ Support this podcast ★

After Israel's rebellion with the golden calf, the question remains: Will God abandon His people?In Exodus 33, God offers Israel the Promised Land, victory, and blessing—but with one devastating difference: His presence will not go with them. Moses' response reveals one of the most important truths in all of Scripture:God Himself is the treasure.In this message we discover:• Why God's presence is better than God's gifts• What truly distinguishes the people of God• Why spiritual maturity produces a deeper hunger for God Himself• How the Holy Spirit fulfills God's desire to dwell among His people• Why the ultimate goal of following God is not merely blessing, but communion with God"The greatest gift God gives is not what comes from His hand—it is His presence."Follow: The Story of the Exodus XXIVExodus 33Mercy Hill Church#Exodus #Exodus33 #PresenceOfGod #Moses #HolySpirit #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #MercyHillChurch

Human suffering produces many questions. Jesus takes an opportunity with a blind man to reveal something about God that was bigger than their questions. When God’s mercy touched the blind man, it produced a spirit of courage. Will God’s mercy produce the same in us? From John 9

Last Sunday we began a journey of hope, looking to discover what the Bible has to say about the plan God has for all his creation. But the question arises for some: when God gives me His promise of a heavenly home, can I count on it?  Will God take it away from me once he has given it? That's today's subject, as the sermon title says it, "Once Saved, Always Saved?" Join us now as we seek the answer to this most important question. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations. 

Will God completely destroy the earth at the end of history? Many Christians picture the end times as God wiping creation away and replacing it with an entirely different world. But is that actually what Scripture teaches? In Episode #10 of Top 10 Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition, Josh Howard examines Revelation 21:1 and one of the biggest questions in biblical prophecy: when Scripture speaks of a “new heaven and new earth,” does it mean annihilation—or renewal? Looking at Revelation 21 alongside 2 Peter 3, Noah’s flood, Isaiah’s prophecies, and the Bible’s larger theme of restoration, this episode explores whether God abandons creation… or redeems it.

Will God completely destroy the earth at the end of history?Many Christians picture the end times as God wiping creation away and replacing it with an entirely different world. But is that actually what Scripture teaches?In Episode #10 of Top 10 Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition, Josh Howard examines Revelation 21:1 and one of the biggest questions in biblical prophecy: when Scripture speaks of a “new heaven and new earth,” does it mean annihilation—or renewal? Looking at Revelation 21 alongside 2 Peter 3, Noah's flood, Isaiah's prophecies, and the Bible's larger theme of restoration, this episode explores whether God abandons creation… or redeems it.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Will God completely destroy the earth at the end of history? Many Christians picture the end times as God wiping creation away and replacing it with an entirely different world. But is that actually what Scripture teaches? In Episode #10 of Top 10 Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition, Josh Howard examines Revelation 21:1 and one of the biggest questions in biblical prophecy: when Scripture speaks of a “new heaven and new earth,” does it mean annihilation—or renewal? Looking at Revelation 21 alongside 2 Peter 3, Noah’s flood, Isaiah’s prophecies, and the Bible’s larger theme of restoration, this episode explores whether God abandons creation… or redeems it.

If you have ever wondered—"Why can't I hear God?” or “Will God ever speak to me?”—then this conversation is for YOU! God is always communicating with His children. Drawing closer to our Heavenly Father empowers us to tune our "ears" to His voice and makes us more aware of His constant presence. Sheila Walsh, Christine Caine, Janice Gaines, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Elyse Mahan share their stories of learning to listen for God's voice and how we can be more sensitive when He speaks! ------- If you missed last week's conversation, we encourage you to go back and listen to “Surrender Your Plans to God.” ------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 1100+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on the TBN+ app!   --------  If you need prayer, join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  and let us know how we can pray for you! ---------  Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends, and so much more—no topic is off-limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does "appointed to life" mean in Acts 14:38? Why are Gentiles mentioned in that passage and near every teaching in the New Testament on predestination? Why did somebody tell me, "actions speak louder than words"? Why do so many churches have elaborate (and expensive) programs for children? Will God judge believers for their sins?

IntroductionHow do we know that God will keep his promises? It's a question we don't often ask out loud, but we might ask silently to ourselves. We may experience a setback in life, and we wonder if God is really looking out for us. Psalm 132 permits us to bring that question directly to God. Psalm 132 gives us God's answer. The Promise God MadeLong before Christ's entrance into history, God narrowed his redemptive promise to a single line. He started with the potential of all humanity. In Genesis 3:15, the Lord said, “The seed of the woman.” We do not know the genealogy or the promised heir, other than that the promised champion would arrive from humanity. This would give the Lord a lot of options and a lot of opportunities to bring about the heir. The Lord makes his promise very specific and very narrow. He narrows the promise from all humanity to the tribe of Judah and David's house. The Lord swears in 2 Sam 7 that he will build David's line through the eternal heir, the messiah, who is fully human and fully divine. Two natures in one person. This will establish David's line eternally. The second person of the Trinity will take on flesh to do what the first Adam could not and establish his eternal kingdom. This is wonderful, but then we see the stump of Jesse in Isaiah 11. It seems as if the line of David is cut off. This is the problem in Psalm 132. Where is David's heir? Sure, the line continues, but Israel is back in the land. They dwell there without a visible king. Will God fulfill his promise? Will there be an heir on David's throne for eternity? Sure, Isaiah shows us a shoot, but how strong is that shoot? The shoot seems like a small growth. Yes, we have assurance that the Lord has not forsaken his promise. However, can this small shoot carry the Lord's majestic promise? The Prayer God WelcomesPsalm 132 is in the context of the exile. The psalmist wants to know if God has forsaken his promise. The psalmist does something striking: he reminds God of his own covenant. There's no Davidic king on the throne. The land is restored, but the promise seems stalled. Rather than walking away in despair or stirring up doubt in the congregation, the psalmist brings the tension straight to God. He says, “For the sake of your servant David, do not turn your face away." This is simply, “Lord, you made the promise, and now fulfill your promise.”Scripture gives us that reminder and permission to bring our frustrations to God and remind him of his promises. We can come before God, name his promises, and honestly say: Lord, help me see what I'm missing. In fact, Psalm 132 is encouraging us to do this. We are not going to the community and stirring up unrest, but bringing our frustration to God. Lord, this is what you say, this is what I see, and I need reassurance of your provision. The Answer God GivesThe important thing is that we discern the Lord's answer. This might be through Scripture, it might even be by his providence, where we see the answer to our request. However, Psalm 132 gives us God's answer. God's response in verses 11–18 is not a scolding rebuke against the Psalmist. No, the Lord gives reassurance that his intention has not changed. We are impatient, but the Lord's timing is perfect. The Lord will clothe his priests with salvation. A horn (powerful king) will sprout from David's line. The Messiah will be anointed and equipped to perfectly fulfill his mission. His enemies will wear shame while his king wears a shining crown, and his priests are clothed with glory. In Christ, every one of these images finds its fulfillment. The Messiah came. The Lord fulfilled his promise in his perfect timing. ConclusionHas God forsaken His promise? The temptation is to think that God is looking for a new family to adopt. Psalm 132 assures us that God is not looking for a more deserving family to adopt. Apart from Christ, none of us is considered more deserving. But in Christ, we possess everything as heirs with Christ. Our Lord, who is our King, holds the promise. He wears the crown. He fulfills His word even when we think it is void. When we pray to God, and we rehearse the Lord's promises to us, we know that the Lord fulfills his promise. He has never once failed to keep his word. Rest in that assurance. Proceed in the confidence that you are the Lord's child as you take hold of Christ by faith. Live in the confidence and joy of that promise.

It's Witness Wednesday! At Kennesaw State University, Todd Friel meets an agnostic history student who finds Christianity surprisingly credible, but still isn't ready to commit. The conversation moves from postmodernism and historical evidence to guilt, judgment, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Todd also talks with Carlos, who explains why he prefers the name "Yeshua" and wrestles with questions about faith, tradition, and salvation. Segment 1 • Can history actually prove Christianity? • Is agnosticism a safe middle ground? • What kind of evidence would convince you God exists? Segment 2 • Is the Bible just a 2,000-year-old game of telephone? • Why would men die for a resurrection they knew was false? • What if the evidence for Christianity is stronger than you think? Segment 3 • Will God judge you by your good deeds—or your crimes? • Why don't time, regret, or sincerity remove guilt? • What if your biggest problem isn't a lack of evidence? Segment 4 • Why does Carlos refuse to call Jesus "Jesus"? • Does calling Him "Yeshua" make you more biblical? • Is there really a back door into heaven? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

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Greg Morse | We may not walk through a physical wilderness, but pain still tempts us to ask, “Will God provide?” Yes, he will — just what we need, just when we need it.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 24, Psalms 57- 58, 1 Chronicles 8, Matthew 8 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter for April 21st. On today's episode, we journey through 1 Samuel 24, Psalms 57 and 58, 1 Chronicles 8, and Matthew 8, as Hunter guides us through powerful stories of mercy, faith, and the good news of God's willingness to draw near. Through the story of David sparing Saul, heartfelt psalms, epic genealogies, and the miracles of Jesus, we are invited to reconsider the lie of separation and root ourselves in the truth that God is compassionate and present with us, no matter our circumstances. Join Hunter as he reads scripture, reflects on God's love revealed in Christ, and leads us in prayer, grounding our day in the gospel of union with God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Is God willing? That was the question that weighed on the heart of the leper in Matthew 8. Is God willing to reach out with hands of compassion and touch him, to make him clean? It's a question that echoes through all of us at some point—will God reach out to me? Will God break through the distance, the uncleanness, the unworthiness that I feel? Or will he keep his distance? The Roman officer had this question, too—wondering if God would show mercy and healing to his suffering servant. The crowds outside Peter's mother-in-law's house lined up with the same unspoken hope: will God reach even me? This is the deep ache every human heart feels, the root of our fear and the lie that so often gets sold to us—that God, in his holiness, could not possibly make up the distance to where we are. That our failures, our uncleanness, our inadequacy, build a wall he will not cross. Religion sometimes reinforces this story, making a fortune on the lie of separation—that God is far off, unwilling to bridge the gap. But separation is a lie. The gospel tells a different story entirely. Jesus faces the question head on and answers with, "I am willing." He steps into our mess, our uncleanness, our brokenness, and bridges every gap. He comes to us at our lowest, at our worst. He is willing, present, compassionate. God is not separate—he is with you, right where you are. Jesus has shattered the illusion of distance. He has shown us, once and for all, what God is really like: with us, for us, willing to touch, heal, make whole. The embrace of Christ is unshakable. His willingness undoubtable. The invitation to union and nearness is open to all—there is no wall he will not cross, no uncleanness too deep, no wound too raw. The reality of the gospel is that you are not alone and never separated. God is willing. God is compassionate. God is here. That's the good news I'm rooting my heart in today. That's the prayer I have for myself, for my wife and my daughters and my son, and for you: that the lie of separation would be rooted out, and our roots would sink deep into the gospel of union with God in Christ. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Will God ever eliminate evil? Yes, He will. Sermon 20:09

The Visible Gospel Text: Mark 15:1–15 1. The Great Exchange: Jesus Takes the Place of the Guilty Coleton begins by grounding the message in a simple but powerful idea: the gospel is not abstract—it's visible in this moment. Through the story of Jesus and Barabbas, we see something unforgettable: the innocent is condemned so the guilty can go free. Coleton illustrates this with a personal story (Sandra and Sam at Memphis Pizza), showing how this truth isn't just theological—it's deeply personal. At the core of his faith is this belief: “I believe that Jesus was condemned so that guilty sinners like me could be set free.” He then walks us through the scene: Jesus is falsely accused of being an insurrectionist. Barabbas is actually guilty of that exact crime. Yet Jesus takes Barabbas' place. Even more striking: Barabbas' name means “son of the father.” Jesus is the true Son of God the Father. So what we see is this: The true Son of the Father takes the place of a guilty “son of the father.” This is not just history—it's a picture of what Jesus wants to do for us. Scripture Mark 15:1–15 Key Idea The innocent was condemned so that the guilty could go free. 2. For Those Who Know They Are Guilty and Struggle with Sin Coleton turns to those who feel stuck—people who are painfully aware of their sin and can't seem to break free from it. He describes the internal cycle: You keep falling into the same sin. You feel guilt and frustration. You begin to wonder: “Will God really forgive me again?” He points us to Barabbas. Barabbas deserved: punishment condemnation judgment But he received none of it—because of Jesus. And that's the truth for us: Because of Jesus, we will never be treated as our sins deserve. Coleton addresses a subtle but common lie: We believe God forgives… until we sin again. Then we start to feel like: “This time He's done with me.” “His grace has limits.” But Coleton reminds us: “Where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more.” Jesus was treated as our sin deserves—so we never have to be. Quote “He will always side with you against your sin, not against you because of your sin.” — Dane Ortlund Key Idea Jesus will never turn against you because of your sin—He always moves toward you with mercy. 3. For Those Living in the Wreckage of Their Sin Next, Coleton speaks to those whose lives bear the consequences of their choices. This is deeper than guilt—it's damage: broken relationships lost opportunities shattered trust emotional and spiritual fallout He describes the honest realization: “I did this. My sin caused this.” Barabbas knew that reality too. His life was wrecked by his own decisions—and it landed him in prison. But then something unexpected happens: Jesus brings life where only death was ahead. Coleton shares a powerful insight from a friend who had experienced this personally: “People may still see Barabbas as a criminal… but he is still walking in a new life and identity because of what Jesus did.” This is crucial: Jesus doesn't always erase consequences. But He does bring new life in the middle of them. Coleton connects this to the story of the Prodigal Son: The son wrecks his life. He returns expecting rejection. Instead, the father restores him fully. God's heart is not to leave you in the mess—He meets you in it and brings life. Key Idea Jesus doesn't abandon you to your past—He brings life even in the places you've ruined. 4. For Those Questioning Jesus and Christianity Coleton then turns outward—to skeptics and seekers. He makes this clear: The story of Barabbas is not just about forgiveness—it's about transformation. Jesus doesn't just: remove guilt He also: change lives Coleton shares a historical challenge from Hugh Price Hughes to atheist Charles Bradlaugh: Bring even one life changed for the better by atheism, and I'll debate you. Hughes would bring 100 lives transformed by Jesus. Bradlaugh declined. The point is simple: The gospel doesn't just make claims—it changes people. Coleton then shares the story of actor Pietro Sarubbi (who played Barabbas in The Passion of the Christ). During filming, Sarubbi locked eyes with the actor portraying Jesus—and something unexpected happened: “When looking at me, his eyes had no hate… only mercy and love.” That moment led to his conversion. Coleton uses this to show: An encounter with Jesus changes everything. Scripture John 1:12 — “To all who did receive him… he gave the right to become children of God.” John 5 — “They have crossed over from death to life.” Key Idea Jesus offers both forgiveness and a completely new life—and all we must do is receive it. 5. The Invitation: Receive What Jesus Has Done Coleton closes by returning to Barabbas. Barabbas did nothing to earn his freedom. He didn't: clean up his life prove himself repay Jesus He simply walked out of the prison. All he had to do was receive it. And Coleton makes it personal: To the struggling: Confess and trust His mercy. To the broken: Bring Him your wreckage. To the skeptic: Open the door and receive Him. Jesus stands ready—not to condemn—but to free, restore, and transform. Discipleship Group Questions Where do you most feel the tension of ongoing sin in your life, and how does this passage challenge your view of God's patience and grace toward you? In what ways are you currently experiencing the “wreckage” of past decisions? What would it look like to invite Jesus into those specific areas? Why do you think it's hard for people to believe that God won't treat them as their sins deserve? How does the story of Barabbas reshape your understanding of what Jesus actually accomplished on the cross? Who in your life is questioning or skeptical about Jesus? How could this message help you have a meaningful conversation with them? Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus Jesus doesn't ask you to fix yourself before coming to Him—He steps into your place, takes your guilt, and offers you a completely new life you could never earn.  

What will happen during the seven-year Tribulation? Who will be alive when it begins? Will God still show mercy? Who is Babylon during the end times? In today's message, Pastor Thomas Cucuzza continues his series, Coming Soon to a World Near You – Part 9.

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Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Larry Powers Question Timestamps: Wilson, NJ (4:38) - Can a believer lose their salvation if they forsake the Lord? Anonymous, email (8:33) - Will God not bless my business if I do not spread the Gospel with my business? Jeff, SC (11:46) - What is the significance of the sacrifices in Leviticus 8? Robert, ID (17:16) - Why is Jesus listed in the genealogy of Abraham to Joseph, when Jesus didn't have any of Joseph's DNA? Matthew, NJ (22:12) - Have either of you seen someone instantly miraculously healed? Justin, email (27:07) - Why does the author of Song of Solomon spend so much time praising his wife's body? Pablo, NJ (33:04) - Can you explain John 3 verse 16 to 18? Scott, SC (37:17) - How am I seen in God's eyes now that I've been divorced twice? Ginger, VA (41:02) - Is it okay to remarry after multiple marriages? Paul, MA (44:05) - Are there any places in scripture that refer to storge or eros? Jerry, VA (46:46) - Is there any chance God would restore my marriage after my wife cheated on me? Maria, YouTube (49:53) - Could you explain Matthew 27 verses 52 to 53? Steve, YouTube (53:58) - Is it considered wrong to take supplements for chronic pain? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

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We often have tendency to grin and bear it when God doesn't answer our prayers. But God's grace shines brightest through our weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the features of Paul's triumphant prayer: the request, God's reply, and Paul's response. Will God's grace be sufficient?  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:Does a person go to hell for committing suicide? Stuart - MS (0:54)How do dinosaurs coincide with the Bible? What about the Behemoths? Troy - Detroit, MI (7:04)What can you tell me about Jentezen Franklin? Virginia - Queens, NY (17:01)Is there a significance to the use of the word “was” in John 1:1? Tim - St. Louis, MO (19:07)Will God hold people to vows and oaths for pledges made to false teachers? Jim - Kansas City, MO (21:19)I was tithing to a church, but the pastor kept coming in with nice new suits and a new car, so I left. Is there another way to tithe? Shawn - Topeka, KS (22:43)

Do you feel like an outsider? How should Christians live as outsiders? Will God forget me? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 49:8-26 reminds us that because of Jesus, God will never forget us or forsake us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Isaiah 49:8-26