Revering the Word
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Ep 417Proverbs 12 Honoring one another in a culture of dishonor.
This chapter in Proverbs guides us well in living honorable lives and warns us of the consequences of dishonor. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 416Psalm 62 God is our refuge and our rock. Build your life upon Him and not a human.
We can learn so much from David. The blessing of the unfaithfulness of humans in our life is that we learn to make God our refuge and build our lives upon His rock. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 415Judges 16 Samson’s sexual sin and God’s mercy.
Judges 16 Samson’s sexual in and God’s mercy. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 414Judges 15 Despite poor marriages and past sinful decisions God still wants to use us.
God appears to have allowed Samson to get into a poor marriage with a Philistines to better place him in a position to defeat the Philistines. God does not want us to use this as a recipe to make poor decisions but what it does teach us is that God, despite perhaps a poor marriage or bad past decisions still desires us to honor and serve Him. The only perfect One was Jesus. All throughout history God has used imperfect men and women. Let’s not use this as an excuse for sin and poor decisions but may this allow us to see God is not done with us yet! ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 413Judges 14 God can make good come from even our bad.
Romans 8:28 (LSB) says, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.”This does not mean that all things that happen in life are good. It just means that God can make good from anything. This does not even mean that all our choices whether good or bad are of God’s will. It does mean that if we love Him and are called according to His purpose He can ultimately make something good come from anything. There may be consequences for our sin or bad decisions and it does not even mean the outcome was best. There may have been a better decision and outcome as a result. However, with turning to God, with repentance, with a love of God and with a calling to His purpose God can make something good come out of even things that are bad. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 412Why I believe Jesus would want us to vote and vote for Trump.
Spiritual and historical insight regarding voting from a Biblical perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 411Judges 13 Remaining faithful in long seasons of hardship and our expectation of angels and miracles.
It could be easy to gloss over the fact that the Israelites were under Philistine rule for 40 years. Forty years ago Ronald Reagan was president and in forty years many listening to this podcast will be home in heaven. Sometimes due to sin and evil in the world God will allow long seasons of challenges. He is still God, He has still performed marvelous works throughout history and He is still worthy of us following Him to the end. Sometimes reward will come in this life but there will certainly be more in future heavenly places and ages. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 410Judges 12 Problems with the sin of jealousy and understanding God’s sovereignty amidst evil.
Why this jealousy and problems between Gilead and Ephraim? Where does this deep rooted jealousy potentially stem from? Why all this killing and evil if God is sovereign? ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 409Judges 11 It is wise to learn from the mistakes of others.
In this season of history and really in all Biblical history God’s people lived in sin and sin has consequences. Much of our grief is as a result of sin. May we now through Jesus and the power of his Spirit live more holy lives and a result experience blessing rather than cursing. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 408Judges 10 Seeing man’s failure rightly allows us to rightly see the glory of the cross.
One of the largest problems in the world is the thought that mankind is good and is deserving of God’s blessing. What the whole Bible teaches is that mankind is corrupt and evil and that while we were still sinners under a curse God in his great love placed our curse on Jesus and thereby gave us mercy, forgiveness and right standing with Him. If we know the bad news the good news can be comprehended for how great it is. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 407Judges 9 Remaining faithful even when wickedness seems to be winning.
In the end wickedness will receive justice and God’s people will be rewarded. It is important to trust in that because at times in life wickedness will seem to be winning. In those season we need to trust God and his ways. There will many times be rewards in this life as we await the reward of heaven and the rewards in heaven. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 406Judges 8 Just like in Gideon, we must choose between imperfect leaders.
The record of Gideon’s leadership is mostly good but there is some bad. We have a similar situation, always, in choosing human leaders to lead our government. I desire we could elect Jesus, and we are to choose to follow Him, but governmentally we must choose between imperfect people. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 405Psalm 61 Build your life on the rock that is higher.
What a glorious Psalm. He is our rock and our refuge! Oh the blessedness of building our life on the rock that is higher. He hears your cry and He gives an eternal inheritance to all who fear him. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 404Judges 7 The beauty of keeping your faith strong.
This is a beautiful chapter of scripture. The reason Israel’s walk is like a yo yo and they fall away is because their faith is not remaining strong. Ultimately when we engage in sin and disobedience it comes from a lack of faith. When we see God for who He is and cultivate that faith we will be more steadfast and say no to sin.What God did in this chapter was to help build both Israel and Gideon’s faith because uiltimately that is God’s desire. May we see the beauty of this chapter and recognize the importance of keeping our faith strong so we live to honor Him. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 403Judges 6 The mercy of God for a people in need of His mercy.
It is important to see and know that all through history mankind has failed to follow God steadfastly. We many times turned our backs on God and worshipped the false God’s he warned us not to worship. Many times we wonder why bad things happen. Sin causes destruction. What is good for us to realize that we are not deserving of the cross but that God in His great love and mercy gave Jesus to us, despite us. Praise the Lord for his mega grace. May we now be empowered by it to live for Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 402Judges 5 Expressing grattitude and praise to God for His goodness to you.
A woman leads welll again. In this instance Deborah writes and sings a song of praise to God.This is a short podcast. Please be encouraged to take the time to personally express grattitude and praise to God for his goodness to you. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 401Judges 4 A woman in leadership as a courageous prophetess and judge.
Praise the Lord for faithful, courageous women of faith who use their gifts for the glory of God.We are to test the prophets and Deborah passed the test,Does this mean that a women is to be a lead pastor or elder? ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 400Judges 3 The loving kindness of God who despite us, came to save us.
When one examines Israel's history, it is easy to see their failure to consistently live for and honor God. Despite this, God keeps allowing them to return. This displays his merciful, loving kindness. What is even more remarkable is that to a world of people who rejected Him, He sent his son to save. This shows the great mercy and loving kindness of God. We are blessed that God did not give up on us but now sent his Son to die to forgive us and make us sons and daughters of the Most High. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 399Judges 2 The test of faith is to live in a dark world and remain a faithful light.
Since Israel was not going to drive out the land, God resigned to leave the people and false God’s of the land as a test. Israel largely failed. Today, we too live in a wicked world but now we have received the grace of forgiveness and of power in the Holy Spirit. With this grace and power we now are to live in a wicked world and shine bright and lead people out of darkness to the light. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 398Intro to Judges and Judges 1
This is important background not only to Judges but also to the history and story of man’s unfaithfulness. Understanding man’s failure should help us to be so grateful for Jesus and that through Him we have become God’s family with incredible promises in the ages and heavenly places to come.The book of Judges helps us to see how sinful mankind is andhow desparetely the world needs Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 397Psalm 60 Eternal hope amidst earthly despair.
At times in this life things will not always be or turn out to be what we would like. We do get sick and die. It is best to have our trust in what has happened and what will happen in out future versus focusing on what is momentarily happening. Our momentary afflictions will ultimately be overcmoe in eternal victory. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3962 Corinthians 13 Dealing with conflict honorably and in an unbiased manner.
The Corinthian church struggled with conflict and in the closing chapter of this letter Paul sets a high standard. Conflict is hard and challenging but it is made exponentially worse when people do not honor God’s instruction. When in conflict seek to keep your emotions in check and any conflict you can simply overlook it is best to do so. It is to a man’s glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11) If the offense is too big then the most important thing is to not gossip and slander and to go and talk to the person alone. Be careful about those who gossip, slander and do not obey God’s instruction. Next time someone comes to you with gossip I would encourage you to stop the conversation otherwise you mistakenly can encourage their gossip. There is more shared in the podcast.Other scriptures to consider are:Proverbs 18:17 (LSB) The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.Matthew 18:15-17 (LSB) 15 “Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault, between you and him alone; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as the Gentile and the tax collector. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3952 Corinthians 12 The power of God in not being healed and receiving conviction maturely.
I believe in miracles and healing but it is a false belief that in this life everyone will be healed if they have faith. Faith is indeed important. Yet, it is not a mathematical equation in scripture that prayer for healing + faith for healing= healing. Praise God for when He does heal but sometimes our suffering produces even greater strength in Christ, in us. Toward the end of the letter Paul shares some hard words with the Corinthians. Mature Christians benefit from correction and conviction. Less mature ones many times don’t. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3942 Corinthians 11 You don’t find truth by putting lipstick on and rushing out the door.
You are doing the right thing taking in the whole counsel of God’s Word. Be careful who you learn from and remember you are following Jesus, His Word and His Spirit. Don’t follow man first but Jesus first. With that said praise God for good men who seek to teach honorably and rightly but one still must compare what any man teaches to the Word. That is why it is critrical to study and study the whole counsel.Please know with any doctrine or summary position, in order to rightly discern the truth to that doctrine all the passages that relate to that doctrine need to be studied in context. This takes time but He is worthy and right doctrine is important. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3932 Corinthians 10 Confidence in God amidst criticism
The Apostle Paul was criticized by false teachers who opposed Him and whom wanted to discredit Paul so people would follow them. In some cases this negatively influenced people. Ultimately Paul trusted in God and knew the criticisms were not truth. When persecuted or criticized take it to the Lord. Where God wants you to change, change. Where God commends you then be confident in Him and who you are in Christ. Those who do this well will persevere. Those who don’t will be crushed. Don’t be crushed! ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3922 Corinthians 9 Is it wrong to proclaim that giving will lead to blessing?
The problem with false teaching is that some aspects of it have truth, which then can be used improperly. It is true that God knows about our generosity and can reward believers for their faithfulness. Sometimes this is overemphasized and used as a manipulation tactic to prompt people to be generous with a (their) specific ministry. I think it is relevant to teach the whole counsel of God’s Word including this passage but I would be wary to respond to a teacher who seems to use this in an overly persuasive, pressurized manner to compel people to give to them. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3912 Corinthians 8 What does your time and money reveal?
In this chapter the Apostle Paul turns to the topic of giving and generosity. it is good to reflect on how we invest our time and money and if that reveals to God a priority on His Kingdom. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3902 Corinthians 7. The beauty of Godly sorrow and repentance.
It can be a beautiful thing if someone loves you and is a man or woman of God and helps you see an area where you could use change. Godly sorrow leading to repentance is beautiful, healthy and leads to greater holiness and future fruitfulness. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 389Psalm 59. Trusting God amidst the enemy of confirmation bias.
David had many enemies. Enemies are out to destroy. Enemies typically will be challenged with confirmation bias even though they may not even know it. It is good to watch out for confirmation bias in your own life. Ultimately the world is not likely to change and it probably will get worse. Ultimately the solution is to trust the Lord with your life. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3882 Corinthians 6 Evaluating the influence of the world in your life.
Paul begins with the fact that today is the day of salvation. It is always good for someone to not wait to come to Christ but to come to Him today.After spending sometime once again seeking to build his credibility to the people of Corinth Paul later in this chapter challenges the people of the church to evaluate their partnership with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3872 Corinthians 5 The glorious immediacy of heaven and our calling as His ambassadors while here.
This may be one of the most powerful chapters in all the Bible.In this chapter we will learn-the promise of heaven-the immediacy of heaven upon death-our purpose while here-discovering the high calling of being an ambassador-embracing and living for the ministry of reconciliation ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3862 Corinthians 4 Suffering in sight of the glory of heaven.
In this life we can and will face overwhelming suffering. Our Lord Jesus identifies with our suffering as he suffered physically and even suffered the rejection of those he died for. Paul teaches us in this passage that even in our suffering we have an eternal weight of glory in the promise of heaven to all who believe in Him. This podcast is dedicated to Isaiah and his entire family. I received notification of his tragic passing while recording this podcast. Although I could not read the actual text until I was done recording. After reading the text it seemed of God's Spiritual unction that this passage was being taught. May it be of spiritual eternal comfort to all who listen. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3852 Corinthians 3 The veil has been removed.
We are so blessed to live in the dispensation of the New Covenant. It is a glorious day and age where God has revealed himself through Jesus and imparted us with His Spirit to transform us into a greater reflection of his image. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3842 Corinthians 2 Forgiveness, restoration, and the aroma of good news.
Amidst much conflict and immorality God is brining repentance and restoration in the Corinthian church and also within Paul's own relationship to the church. The Gospel is beautifully sweet aroma to those who accept it but condemnation to those who reject it. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 3832 Corinthians 1 The depth of your relationship with God is to be shared.
This is an important chapter to take in the context of 2 Corinthians. The depth of the trials of your life and how God comforted you in them is what gives you the ability to share God's comfort with others. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 382Joshua 24 Choose 'today' who you will serve.
It is important that we choose today to follow Jesus and then live for him until the end.Joshua had the people commit their lives to God and he warned them to be faithful to their commitment.The truth is we don't know the day of our death and we also don't know how soon the day could come for Jesus to return. In order to be ready, choose Jesus in faith today. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 381Proverbs 11 The contrast of the wicked and the righteouss.
Proverbs 11 gives much example of and reveals the blessing and consequence of living righteously or wickedly. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 380Joshua 23 Why did God desire them to thrust out the nations?
Today we see the great concern God has about Israel's future falling away and even Joshua's prophetic knowledge about this future.We will also see evidence displaying how wicked the people of Canaan were and that being one of the most significant reasons God desired them to not intermix with these nations. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 379Joshua 22 Be careful to act on perception. Honor one another.
Very interesting story. This situation could have turned out in a devastating manner if they would have acted out on perception instead of first giving honor and consulting first with them face to face. In Matthew 18 we are taught to go to our brother in person. When we honor one another things go much better. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 378Joshua 21 Entering God's promised and fulfilled rest.
Just as God was faithful in helping Israel enter the rest of the promised land we too will now enter an eternal rest by an abiding faith in Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 377Psalm 58 Sometimes the wicked receive justice this side of heaven.
In Psalm we see the Psalmists desire for the wicked to receive justice. Sometimes God's punishment and reward come on earth as a preview to what will happen in heaven and hell. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 376Joshua 20 The great hope we have in the refuge of heaven.
I find myself so grateful this morning for the richness and beauty of God's Word. May you be blessed this day by realizing the refuge we have in Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 375Joshua 19 God's promise to Abraham fulfilled. A historical account of Israel and the Church.
In Joshua 19 God makes good on his promise to Israel.In todays teaching we take a historical look at this land from both a past and future perspective.Topics include the promise to Abraham, the fulfillment through Joshua, the future deportation, the suffering servant, the fulfilling return, the bride of Christ, the rejection by Israel of the Messiah, the rapture, the return of Christ, the millennium, the New Heaven and Earth. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 374Joshua 18 Why was Benjamin blessed to be alotted land in the south?
Benjamin's land ended up being in the south by Judah and Jerusalem. Future history will reveal this was a blessing. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 373Joshua 17 Seeking God's wisdom in advocating for yourself.
There are a couple of interesting stories of the people of God advocating for themselves. If you respect those in authority and do it honorably it is ok to advocate for yourself. The answer is (almost) always no if you don't ask. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 372Joshua 15&16 The beginning signs of trouble ahead.
In Joshua 15 and 16 we begin to see Israel not drive out the land as God commanded. We fast forward to see a glimpse of the future problems that result. May we today honor God by doing what is right in His eyes by the power of the Holy Spirit. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 371Joshua 14 God is a rewarder of faithfulness.
Forty-five years earlier Caleb was faithful to God and God remembered his faithfulness and rewarded him. God is a rewarder to those who are faithful to Him. Live for the audience of one. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 370Psalm 57 How do you see God? Do you see Him exalted?
David’s relationship with God was developed through trial. David saw God as exalted. How we view God and His Word is of critical importance. ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 369Joshua 13 What does God want you to complete before your time is up?
God had an assignment for Joshua to finish aloting the land to Israel. It was important this was done well while He was still alive. What does God have for you to complete in your family and/or church before your time is up? ★ Support this podcast ★
Ep 368Joshua 12 The faithfulness of God to Israel and to us.
When God says He is going to do something he does it. Sometimes He makes us wait but He is faithful and He will do what He says He is going to do. Just as He began fulfilling the Abrahamic covenant and just as he brought about Jesus and the New Covenant, He said He is coming again and He will do it. ★ Support this podcast ★