God Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, January 11, 2021 Forest and Hiram introduce Ephesians by looking at Acts 19 and Ephesians 1:1-2. In the background of Ephesians, Christians are reminded of the blessings of committed ministries, gentle teaching, and radical repentance. Join Forest and Hiram as they kick off Season 3 and discuss how […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 19 for Monday, December 14, 2020 Forest and Hiram reveal which books of the Bible will be discussed in season 3 of God Magnified. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 18 for Monday, December 7, 2020 In this episode, Forest and Hiram get personal about what jumped out to them the most in Ruth and Philippians. As they share their insights, they’re reminded that even if you’ve read a section of God’s word 100 times, you can always get more […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 17 for Monday, November 30, 2020 In Philippians 4:10-23, Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians by commending them for the gift they sent to supply his needs. In this section of Scripture, we’re reminded that God supplies all our needs, and through him, we can be content in any […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 16 for Monday, November 23, 2020 In Philippians 4:1-9 Paul emphasizes how the God of peace can be with the faithful. When Christians seek to resolve conflict because of their bond in the Lord, seek to be reasonable, replace anxiety with prayer, dwell on good things, and follow apostolic tradition, […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 15 for Monday, November 16, 2020 In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul explains how he didn’t believe that he was already perfect, or that he had already obtained the prize waiting for him in Christ Jesus. Instead, he pressed on toward the goal. If we are to do likewise, we must keep our […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 14 for Monday, November 9, 2020 Paul had a lot of reasons to boast in his flesh. As far as Judaism was concerned, he was the cream of the crop. He had the pedigree, the accomplishments, the heritage. He had the best resume a first-century Jewish man could hope for. […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 13 for Monday, November 2, 2020 The ultimate example of humility is Jesus Christ, but Paul gives three other examples of how the mind of Christ looks in action. First, there is the example of Paul himself, then the example of Timothy, then lastly the example of Epaphroditus. Though not […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 12 for Monday, October 26, 2020 Unity can only be maintained by humility. That is why Paul told the Philippians that if they were to be united, they would have to have the mind of Christ (Phil. 2:5). Jesus is the ultimate example of humility because He not only left […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 11 for Monday, October 19, 2020 In Philippians 1:19-26, Paul is between a rock and a hard place. He wouldn’t mind departing this life to be with the Lord, but also knew it was more expedient for the Philippians (and others like them) if he remained. Either way–Paul made it […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 10 for Monday, October 12, 2020 Paul was able to rejoice in prison because his imprisonment served to advance the gospel. Not only did those overseeing his imprisonment hear the gospel, but other Christians became emboldened to preach the gospel themselves. Paul’s priorities are put on display as we ask ourselves if the […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 9 for Monday, October 5, 2020 It was Paul’s custom to pray for Christians. In Philippians 1:3-11 we find Paul’s prayer for the Philippians. Paul’s thankfulness and joy is multiplied by the growth and fellowship of the Philippians. In this section of Scripture we find important reminders about spiritual growth, fellowship, […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 8 for Monday, September 28, 2020 Even though Paul penned Philippians from imprisonment, it is still known as the epistle of joy. Philippians shows us how we can have joy in Christ Jesus no matter our circumstances, the importance of fellowship, and how proper priorities can change our lives. Join Forest and […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 7 for Monday, September 21, 2020 In Ruth 4, Ruth is finally redeemed by Boaz. While redemption is a major theme in Ruth, the culminating act occurs at the end of the book. Because of the redemption and the result of it, Ruth is blessed in that she joins the company of […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 6 for Monday, September 14, 2020 Ruth can thank her mother-in-law Naomi for the bold plan that led to her being potentially redeemed by Boaz. According to the cultural practices of the time, Ruth approaches Boaz so that he can redeem her and they can be a family. In Ruth 3, […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 5 for Monday, August 31, 2020 Boaz gave Ruth more than a job in the field, he gave her a seat at the table. God through Boaz blesses Ruth with more food than she can eat, more barley than she needs, more security than she expects, and more blessings than she […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 4 for Monday, August 24, 2020 God, through His timing, had worked out that Naomi and Ruth returned to Bethlehem at the start of the barley harvest. Because of provisions in the Law of Moses, Ruth was able to harvest the edges of the fields and follow the reapers to get what […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 3 for Monday, August 17, 2020 Bitterness can set in when we feel like we have been treated unfairly. Naomi was bitter because she felt the Lord had brought calamity upon her. She was so bitter, she even wanted to change her name from Naomi (“Pleasant”) to Mara (“Bitter”). Though Naomi’s story may […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 2 for Monday, August 10, 2020 Few things this side of heaven are better than a loyal friend. In Ruth 1:6-18 we see how Ruth’s loyalty and fidelity is able to break down the barriers of Naomi’s bitterness and cynicism. In Ruth’s radical devotion we see not only a shadow of Christ’s […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 1 for Monday, August 3, 2020 Season two of God Magnified begins by looking at the book of Ruth. Ruth is a short book that is easy to overlook but is filled with the wonderful works of God. Though Ruth begins with despair, death, and famine, it ends with hope, life, and abundance. […]

God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 20 for Monday, May 25, 2020 Throughout the Bible there are short sections known as “doxologies.” These doxologies are all about praising and ascribing glory to God and magnifying His greatness. In Jude 24-25, Jude ends his epistle about contending for the faith by ascribing glory, majesty, dominion, and authority […]

God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 19 for Monday, May 18, 2020 While Jude spends a lot of time describing the false teachers who were antagonizing Christians in the first century, he begins to finish his letter by showing how the faithful are to be unlike the ungodly. Contending for the faith is more than just […]

God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 18 for Monday, May 11, 2020 In Jude 14-16 God has something really important to say about the ungodly. Their fate is emphasized by an obscure prophet of old, and their conduct is summarized in challenging language. Though it may seem impossible to see the glory of God in a […]

God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 17 for Monday, May 4, 2020 What are the false teachers in Jude really like? What do they do that’s so bad to deserve eternal punishment? Jude has already given us the example of faithless Israel, fallen angels, and Sodom and Gomorrha, but now he zooms in on the specific makeup […]

God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 16 for Monday, April 27, 2020 Though the idea of punishment carries a negative connotation, Jude employed it to encourage his readers to remain faithful. Since false teachers take advantage of others while tempting God’s people to join them, the reminder of past punishment in Jude 5-7 serves as a somber reminder […]