Biblical Phronesis Podcast

Romans 2:11    “11 For God does not show favouritism.” (NIV) I. Master builders de-bias their view to achieve success. II. Leaders must not assume but verify all things. III. No favouritism: give equal opportunity to everyone. Recognitions Music: Nathaniel Bassey Olive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV Commentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV...

Proverbs 21:29   “The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways” (NIV I. Master builders think slowly but act fast. II. Leaders must ponder things (plan carefully) to enjoy plenty. III. Upright leaders are sure of their steps. Recognitions Music: Nathaniel Bassey Olive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV Commentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Th...

Nehemiah 6:3    “ so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?” – NLT I. Master builders (good leaders) stay on purpose by asking why. II. Asking and answering why helps leaders stay focused. III. Focused leaders get the job done. Recognitions Music: Nathaniel Bassey Olive Tree Bible APP Bible ver...

1 Corinthians 3:10    10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.. – KJV I.Hire a wise master builder to obtain a positive project outcome. II.Picking the right person is “100% times better” than picking an almost-right person. III.Being a wise mas...

John 17:11 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are - KJV. Beloved, from episodes 1 to 11 of this season of BP, we can conclude that only God has kept the Church. Incontrovertible scriptural evidence shows that Jesus asked God to keep those He gave to...

Romans 12:3 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. - KJV False humility in a Church is an affront to the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. With a Janus-Face, false humility helps a man appear to people and Go...

Acts 2:42 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. - KJV A True Church of Jesus Christ is marked by [1] preaching of the Word of God, [2] proclaiming the Gospel faithfully [neither diluted nor sporadic], [3] practising the ordinances (Baptism and Holy Communion), and [4] upholding genuine Church discipline. These fea...

Ephesians 2:20 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. - KJV The ancient Nicene creed says the Church is One, Holy, Universal and Apostolic. The 4th Creed and the above verse imply that the Apostles were foundational stones while Jesus Christ remains the Chief Cornerstone. The Apostolic foundation also implies that the Go...

Galatians 3:28 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. - KJV By design and make, the assembly of the saints – the Church – belong to no man or race. The Church of Jesus Christ is Catholic – it is universal. The greatest experience of a Church Service is the presence of the bridegroom – our Lord Jesus C...

I Corinthians 1:2 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's. - KJV The unending failures of carnal Christians in the visible Church do not invalidate the second Nicene Creed: The Church is Holy. This creed is grounded on th...

Hebrews 10:25 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. - KJV The above verse supports and encourages the coming together of Christians through the visible Church that all the world can see. However, the visible Church houses the invisible Church. While the world sees the good, th...

1 Timothy 1:4 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. - KJV A drift in doctrine is evident in the modern-day Church. The drift, inter-alia, sow and grow divisions in the Church. It does this through the agency of false doctrine propagated by either a man or woman, leading many away from the truth to impla...

2 Timothy 3:16 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. - KJV In contrast to the Apostolic age, doctrinal drift is common today. Apostle Paul’s letter in 1 Timothy 1:3-4 cautioned against strange doctrines. Doctrine must be based on the scripture, not the wisdom of man or the culture of a group....

John 17:17    17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. - KJV The Church today suffers from truth deficiency, which limits the move of the ‘Spirit and Word’ in the fellowship and accounts for the vulgar characters within its fold. Tasteless and unrefined characters endanger a sense of family, fulfilment, faithfulness, fruitfulness, and unity in the Church. The essence of the prayer of...

2 Corinthians 10:1    1 Now I, Paul myself, beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you. - KJV The Church (the assembly of the saints) is at war instead of being “one” due to a chronic lack of meekness and gentleness in the fold. We can hardly hear reports of a leader willing to suffer ‘wrong’ for the sake of the unit...

John 17:11    11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. - KJV When Jesus prayed to God in the above verse, He prayed for unity. Major news headlines may appear contrary because followers and leaders alike strive with each other daily. The person and w...

Nehemiah 6 3 so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”. - NLT The key verse of S5E12 (Neh. 6:3) shows that leaders must never take their eyes off the ball. Leaders must show a clear understanding of the mind of God concerning their assignments. In this season, Nehemiah shows us that there are...

Nehemiah 13 11 I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, “Why has the Temple of God been neglected?” Then I called all the Levites back again and restored them to their proper duties. - NLT The passage of S5E11 (Neh. 13:11-14) shows that leaders must be mindful to leave a godly legacy that endures. Leaders must empower others to lead for the work to go on after a season. All leaders must...

Nehemiah 6 15 So on October 2[d] the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. 16 When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. - NLT The passage of S5E10 (Neh. 6:15-16) shows that leaders who commit to the work of God will finish well and strong. As indicated in the...

Nehemiah 2 17 But now I said to them, “You know very well what trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire. Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” - NLT The passage of S5E9 (Neh. 2:11-20) shows that leaders who navigate do more than share a vision that is communicated effectively. Like Nehemiah, the navigation abilities of leaders wil...

Nehemiah 4 20 When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!” - NLT The passage of S5E8 (Neh. 4:20-23) shows that leaders must have God fighting their battles to have a real chance of success. God defends his chosen leaders against ridicule, anger, and discouragement, as He did for Nehemiah. Leaders following a godly mandate must use prayer...

Nehemiah 3 1 Then Eliashib the high priest and the other priests started to rebuild at the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set up its doors, building the wall as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and the Tower of Hananel. 2 People from the town of Jericho worked next to them, and beyond them was Zaccur son of Imri.. - NLT The passage of S5E7 (Neh. 3:1-32) shows that leaders...

Nehemiah 5 19 Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it. - NLT The passage of S5E6 (Neh. 5:14-19) shows that leaders must be credible to be seen to have done everything right before God and man. Like Nehemiah, those who lead best, lead by what they do and say. When we see a mismatch between what a leader says and what the leader does, credibility is sacrificed....

Nehemiah 6 3 so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”. - NLT The passage of S5E5 (Neh. 6:1-4) shows that leaders must be focused on overcoming ‘plots’ against them. Despite the relentless efforts to distract him, Nehemiah remained focused and resolute in verse 3 quoted above. Leaders face con...

Nehemiah 5  7 After thinking it over, I spoke out against these nobles and officials. I told them, “You are hurting your own relatives by charging interest when they borrow money!” Then I called a public meeting to deal with the problem. - NLT The passage of S5E4 (Neh. 5:1-7) shows that leaders must be hands-on in tackling issues that would make others suffer. Nehemiah acted in verse 7 quoted abov...