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In this powerful episode from Song of Solomon chapter 4, Alex explores three beautiful ways Christ expresses His love for the church. Discover how Jesus pursues us with: * Legal Love - He enters into an unbreakable covenant with us * Affectionate Love - He calls us friends and delights in our company * Passionate Love - He gave His life on the cross out of crazy love for us Just like Solomon's bri...

What makes a truly godly wedding? In this episode, we explore Song of Solomon 3:6-11 and discover why Solomon's wedding was radically different from modern American weddings. We discuss biblical gender roles, God's design for marriage, and how every earthly wedding points to our ultimate relationship with Christ. Plus, we share practical insights for planning Christ-centered weddings and living ou...

What are you searching for? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Song of Solomon 3:1-5 to explore the universal human longing for safety, security, and love. Through the lens of a woman's desperate nighttime search for her beloved, we uncover three profound truths about our spiritual journey. We begin with the story of the thief on the cross from Luke 23:39-43, setting the stage for underst...

What if your biggest insecurity isn't actually bigger than belonging to Jesus? In this raw and honest episode, Alex and Loke dive deep into Song of Solomon 2:14-17 to uncover what insecurity really is and how to break free from it. From hiding in our "secure places" to learning to catch the little foxes that spoil our relationships, this episode will challenge how you think about your worth and id...

Waiting for Love: What the Bible Says About Marriage & Jesus' Return Welcome back to another episode of Amen Podcast! Alex and Lokelani are broadcasting from the beautiful North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, at the Hawaii Leadership Residency. Episode Overview In this powerful message, we dive deep into Song of Songs 2:8-13 to explore the biblical perspective on waiting - both for marriage and for the r...

Song of Solomon 1:16 - 2:7 * Recording from the mountains of Kauai - a place of beauty and peace * This is sermon #4 in the Song of Solomon series * Topic: "Crazy Love" - the passionate, movie-like love we see in Scripture I. What Crazy Love Looks Like (1:16-2:3) A. Beautiful and Delightful (1:16-17) * "You are beautiful, my beloved. Truly delightful" * Their "couch is green" - outdoor intimacy in...

Song of Solomon Series: From Raven to Dove What does it mean to truly love and be loved? In Song of Solomon 1:9-15, we discover pure love - the kind that makes you stand out like a treasured mare among royal chariots. But here's the problem: we're broken. We're attracted to what hurts instead of what's beautiful. Like restless ravens, we fly to and fro, refusing Christ's adornment and rejecting hi...

Song of Solomon Series #2. Verses 1:5-8. What makes a person attractive is it their looks is it their intelligence? Is it their status? Is it their success God has a different standard for attraction. There is a certain beauty that is eternal and impossible to ignore. It is all inspiring and ours in Christ Jesus. Today we look at song of Solomon chapter 1:5-8 to know how to be attractive as a Chri...

Are you tired of playing the dating game and losing? In this episode, Alex and Loke break down Song of Solomon 1:1-4 to reveal what actually attracts godly women. Spoiler: It's not your bank account or gym gains. Discover why having "fragrant character" matters more than cologne, when to pursue vs. when to chill, and why your community's opinion of your relationship actually matters. Plus, learn t...

Jesus's confrontation with the religious leaders in Matthew 23 represents one of His most direct and severe rebukes in Scripture. These final "woes" reveal the depth of religious hypocrisy and its consequences. This passage shows both God's judgment against hypocrisy and His heart of compassion for His people. - Key question: Are we cultivating authentic righteousness or merely maintaining religio...

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Beware of False Leadership: Jesus' Warning Against Religious Hypocrisy | Matthew 23:15 Bible Study. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Matthew 23:14 KJV. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

In this powerful episode, Alex unpacks Jesus' warning against religious pride and self-promotion, drawing parallels to Moses' mistake at the waters of Meribah. Through biblical insight and practical application, this message challenges listeners to examine their hearts and embrace true servant leadership in the pattern of Christ. Whether you're a church leader or simply seeking to grow in your fai...

Welcome to the Amen Podcast, where we believe that the gospel changes everything. Today's message explores Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees with a profound question about his identity. Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:41-46 Now, while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus, asked them a question, saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to hi...

AMENPODCAST.COM Matthew 22:34-40 Bible Study From the Amen Podcast with Alex and Lokalani Scripture Reading But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all...

Continuing our series on Matthew 22 amenpodcast.com When Religious Critics Attack In our ongoing exploration of Matthew 22, we encounter Jesus facing his second challenge of the day. After silencing the Pharisees, Jesus now confronts the Sadducees, who approach Him with skepticism and mockery about the resurrection. The passage (Matthew 22:23-34) reveals how Jesus masterfully responds to those who...

By Alex and Lokelani Welcome to our Substack! As promised, we're providing deeper content to complement Amen podcast. This is the third and final part of our series examining Matthew 22:15-22, the famous passage about paying taxes to Caesar. The Scripture Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words, and they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, "Te...

In our latest episode of the Amen podcast, we explored a profound truth from Matthew 22:15-22 – the story of Jesus and the denarius. While this passage is often discussed in terms of taxes and civic duty, there's a deeper message about finding true contentment and joy in God. The Missing Denarius One detail that often gets overlooked is that Jesus didn't have a denarius when asked about taxes. He...

In Matthew 22:15-22, we find one of Jesus's most famous responses to his critics. While many know this passage as simply being about "rendering unto Caesar," there's a deeper wisdom here about how we should live as Christians. The Setup: A Careful Trap The scene opens with the Pharisees plotting to "entangle" Jesus in his words. They send their disciples along with the Herodians—an unlikely allian...

Which are you wearing? Part 2 of the Parable of the Wedding Feast. Matthew 22:11-14. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

part 1 of the parable of the wedding feast. in matthew 22:1-10. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

How to stop tripping over yourself and Jesus's work. Matthew 21:33-46. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Matthew 21:28-32. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com