dont read A Bible verse Podcast

This is the AM Bible class I taught during the Spiritual Revival I conducted at Harrisburg church of Christ April 16-19 2023. This audio was recorded and uploaded from my phone thus the quality is not superb. The entire event focused on Paul’s letter to Titus, “Essentials For Evangelism.” In this session we considered Titus 1:1-9. 

It's easy to doubt self or become arrogant about self. God is not pleased with either. What's the solution? In this episode I share a good post on Facebook by Jack Wilkie and give some commentary on it. I think you'll be empowered by my sharing his post and thoughts I put with it! Take a listen! 

In this episode I am joined by my good friend Erik Harman from Ashville, AL. What is it like for a person with physical disabilities to assemble and worship with the church? We discuss encouragement, patronizing, victimization, and heroizing. I think you'll find this discussion very interesting and educational. Take a listen! 

You've probably heard it before.."there are books missing from the Bible that should be in the Bible." Maybe you've wondered before, why are the apocrypha books not "in" the Bible? I give multiple reasons why these books are not to be considered inspired of God. Take a listen! 

You're a Jew, you've been hearing the Scriptures read every Sabbath in the synagogue. Your nation has been looking and longing for Messiah. You're tired of the oppression of the Romans. You see the miracles Jesus of Nazareth is performing and you follow Him to hear Him preach a sermon so important that the name and location of the mountain on which you hear him preach is not specified by the eye w...

The key word in Proverbs is wisdom, "the ability to live life skillfully." Israel needed wisdom to help them in making decisions for day to day living. Proverbs is a rich book full of topics such as God, parents, children, neighbors, and government. I actually took up 12 min and 9 seconds in this podcast but I kept my themed title "10 Min Overview." Take a listen! 

Are there good reasons for attending a second service on Sunday and a mid week Bible study? Yes and  it makes sense when elders choose to have such services in light of these. When we participate from the heart these services provide opportunities that are very special. I give 14 reasons/benefits for attending and participating in such. Take a listen! 

In this episode I am joined by my good friend Drew Leonard from Johnson City, TN. What is the significance of the Old Testament, what was its purpose, what are the major themes of the Old Testament and are the OT and NT cohesive? I think you'll find this discussion very interesting and insightful. Take a listen! 

Would you like to grow closer to God? Do you feel far away from God? Go to the Psalms, read them, meditate on them and seek to live by the God who is revealed in them! Studying the songbook of Israel will bless your life in a very special and intimate way! Take a listen!  

Jesus faced difficult temptations while on earth. He had a very special weapon that He used to overcome every single time! He called special men to be His apostles and healed hundreds and hundreds of people to demonstrate His authority. In this episode I focus on how Jesus elevated His Father's will above His own! Take a listen! 

In this episode I am joined by my good friend Barry O'dell from Mammoth Spring, AR. Is Sunday PM service a command from God? If it is in the realm of judgment, in what other ways could we expedite the work of the church on Sunday Nights? What about the Lord's Supper on Sunday Nights? I think you'll find this discussion very interesting and insightful. Take a listen! 

Does it matter what and how we worship God? Is God's Spirit moving today? A lot of things going on, perhaps with much sincerity but is sincerity ALONE pleasing to God? Take a listen! 

Not an occupation, but a person and a book in the Bible about that person. He was a godly man who lost everything even though he was very faithful to God. He wrestles with the question WHY? Don't we all sometimes? Job is a man of integrity because at the very heart of his faith is the integrity of Job's God. Take a listen! 

John the baptizer is one of my favorite people recorded in Scripture. He was peculiar in appears and behavior to some but Jesus said there was not one greater than John. He serves as a good example as we follow the word of Christ! Take a listen! 

Matthew is the gospel written by a Jew to Jews about a Jew. Matthew's subject is Jesus, the King of the Jews, the long awaited Messiah! Join me as I continue a journey through the Gospel according to Matthew ! 

Yea, I know...digital bibles are cheap, quick, convenient etc. but I want to highly encourage you to have a print Bible that you love and use on a daily basis! In this episode I review a good online article and share my thoughts about it! Take a listen!!    https://www.joshketchum.com/?s=why+you+should+have+a+print+bible&fbclid=IwAR2O8f-NJ0aCapbt_lVA2DBGBrRtsxxgaDvFxTnPBAKBdvcqejo-qQ6BjX8

In this episode I discuss some truths written by brother in Christ Jack Wilkie regarding sound doctrine. Sound doctrine is so very important but are we mistaken as to what exactly constitutes sound doctrine? Or, have we perhaps failed to teach the whole counsel of God? Take a listen!  

Though God's name does not appear in the book, the contents of the book point unmistakably to the sovereignty and providence of God in bringing about His redemptive purposes! Our God keeps His promises and that should strength our faith and determination to serve Him! Take a listen! 

The very last words of the Lord Jesus Christ echoed a well known Jewish prayer which expressed His confidence, commitment and obedience in/for God! When our lives are drawing to a close, may we have lived for Jesus and express the same in our God! To be built up, take a listen! 

God's people grew and worked a lot under the leadership of Nehemiah! Nehemiah was a fantastic leader among God's people during the restoration of Judah to Jerusalem. The book of Nehemiah serves as a motivation for Christians today to grow and work hard! The book of Nehemiah serves as a model for elderships today, how to be make plans, organize and motivate God's people to work! Take a listen! 

Consider with me the depth and riches of the statement “It is finished” (Jn. 19:30). Many think that it means “Jesus did it all, there’s nothing you need/have to do.” But what does it really mean? Take a listen! 

Was Jesus really a man? Did God actually become a man!? The fifth saying from the cross certainly demonstrates the humanity of Jesus and also His incredible life as the fulfillment of Scripture! When our Lord was going through the most difficult of trials, He was focused! How did He do it? Take a listen! 

Ezra continues the OT story of 2 Chronicles and it shows that Almighty God keeps His promises! Sin is the worst thing ever but God's promises are the best thing ever! His special blessings are available to those who take action based on what He has said and commanded! Zerubbabel a prince and Ezra a priest are important leaders who help God's people during a new era. Take a listen!