Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder

Wouldn't it be cool if there was an EARLY WARNING system for sin? Wouldn't it be a mercy to get a notification that you are sinning in real time, or even better, that you are about to sin? Pilate gets this chance during the trials of Jesus.  Unfortunately, Pilate comes up short in his listening. For us, when we get that early warning, let's quickly take heed.  subscribe, it might he...

 Mocking is debasing a person by parody. Today the Romans will tell the King of Kings that He is not their king. They tell the king of the world that He is not the king of THEIR world. They Mock Jesus as King to make a cruel point: You are not a king and You are not OUR king. They will act like He is a king to show that He is NOT a king. https://youtu.be/wEfzQAmRBuo

The content of this podcast has already  got me kicked off the internet. It is so violent and unpalatable that the censors should and did "red flag" the publisher. The suffering is so bad, that even reviewing it verbally is offensive.   Hopefully, the suffering of Jesus will strike you deeply. He suffers maximally so we know that our maximal sins can be paid for. I give you the scourging...

Watch 7 minutes to see a man fail to prevail in his wrestlings with God.  He has every opportunity.  Others, who had similar opportunities, come to faith. But not him.  It is Pilate and he fails to prevail in his wrestlings with Jesus Himself. Why watch? So that you, when presented with a similar chance, do not fail to prevail. Subscribe at https://youtu.be/3-ziXPP3MtU

Pilate gets to do something the rest of us can only dream about: He gets to ask Jesus some questions in private. Some of them involve legal guilt or innocence, but some of them come crashing back upon Pilate's own soul. Join me for under 7 minutes to hear of this clash of Kingdoms from the gospel of John. Subscribe and like and share please:  https://youtu.be/HqyKGfQ3C4w

It is perhaps a little too convenient for us to blame Pilate for the crucifixion of Jesus.  It is even repeated in some of our creeds!  What if there are other culprits and we have to spread out the blame a bit? Most unpalatable, is this: What if the blame extends to ME? For   Jesus had to pay an undeserved penalty under Pilate, so that I could get off without penalty. Be brave. Listen like subscr...

It is a human truth that if you are going to degrade another person, go all the way.  If you are going to spit, spit in their face, for it is there that the insult is most effective.  Of all the horrors of heading to crucifixion, I'm not sure why this one particularly catches my eye.  As always, we have a choice to spit or not to spit.   Please listen or watch and subscribe:  https://youtu.be...

Peter's "come to Jesus" moment involves a rooster. For everyone reading this, you may not have a rooster involved, but you WILL have a similar moment. His was of conviction, betrayal, guilt, and fortunately, repentance. Listen 7 minutes to hear about the day when the rooster will crow for you.  https://youtu.be/gl3LjkXnNMk

Annas, the ex-High Priest tries to find a crime worthy of an execution for Jesus.  It doesn't go well.  Then, the unlawful strikes begin against Jesus. The first is with a hand.  There are many more to follow.  Jesus is violated legally and physically.  Come back tomorrow. It involves being violated relationally.  It involves a rooster.  https://youtu.be/M6Hxo7HNlEk

Join me for 7 minutes to start a journey of unpleasantness. It is the arrest and binding and betrayal of Jesus.  Nobody likes their liberty interrupted. Nobody likes their physical freedom to be curtailed. Nobody likes to be betrayed by a best friend. Yet, this is a trip that MUST be taken. Your life depends on it. Listen. https://youtu.be/ujlaoIFQc7M

Peter tries to prevent the arrest of Jesus.  It is heroic and all that, but Jesus MUST BE arrested.  It is His mission that started in the Garden of Eden. It is the culmination of the rescue process that has lasted thousands of years.   No arrest=no rescue.  https://youtu.be/ZP-wYDIo-5w

The bad guys come to arrest Jesus.  Jesus reveals His name to this very committed arresting party.  What happens next cannot be underestimated: everybody FALLS DOWN. Jesus is packed with power, and for just a moment, everybody there experiences it. Let's all be ready for the day when we too experience it.   https://youtu.be/WTpqVMQHIXE

Oneness is a witness. Unity of the church demonstrates the love of God. Unity of the people INSIDE church shows people OUTSIDE of the church that they are loved by God. Oneness, unity is so remarkable it will help the belief of those who do not possess it, to get them to a place where they DO possess it Listen 7 minutes to hear how you are loved by God. https://youtu.be/Unm1oga_DSY

We'll interrupt a prayer from Jesus to the Father today to hear 7 things he wants for us and from us.  They are in answer to the big question we all have asked: What does God want outta me? Today are 7 answers if we listen. https://youtu.be/a2Yns3HF1TU

The most amazing thing about the Giant Redwoods is not what looms 380 feet above you, it is what lies right beneath your feet.  You see, redwoods have a secret below the ground that assures their visible glory.  Join me for 7 minutes to hear that secret.  It is the same secret that Jesus prays for you.  https://youtu.be/TKTdHj2h-Vk

T he ultimate moment of human, and spiritual history meet at the cross. It is a big day in heaven. It is a big day on earth.  On that day God does not promise separation from trouble. What God did promise HIMSELF.  At this critical moment, we find Jesus on task, on station, Dailed in, working towards a good purpose and praying for us knuckleheads. https://youtu.be/2vlNwhsFfx8

There's not a single listener today who does not understand the prediction of Jesus: In this world you will have trouble.  But He doesn't stop there.  He asks us to TAKE HEART because of a new reality: I have OVERCOME THE WORLD.  Listen 7 minutes as we explore, understand and apply this truth to the real troubles we have. Today the rubber meets the road as we take heart in Him. Subscribe...

How can I move the lever of actions of God? How can I get the machinery of God to be fired up FOR ME? Who does God ALLOW to move the lever arms of His action?  Explore 7 minutes with me as we look at the truth of asking, "In Jesus' name." https://youtu.be/sBu7kGW_hvc

Jesus foretells a day of sorrow that turns into JOY. Ironically, HE asks US to ask of HIM after this relationship is renewed. He asks us to pray and ask of Him in His name. Perhaps we should take Him at His word and actually do it. https://youtu.be/x4TDBgGliGI

There is a divine Chain of TRUTH that exists for your benefit. It is a chain of information, a chain of TRUTH that  is Dependent upon the Chain of relationship in the Trinity The Strength of this chain of Truth relies on the strength of the Trinity. So, how strong is this chain? As strong as the trinity. Take part in this chain of Truth by working on your Biblical fitness.  Like and subscribe and...

Jesus doesn't leave us here as orphans.  He sends the Holy Spirit to help.  Of note, one of the first things He does is convict, that is to bring to light. Join me for 7 minutes to hear: Regarding Sin: I am in trouble Regarding Righteousness: I can get out of trouble Regarding Judgment: Satan is in big trouble https://youtu.be/lZwkKzkKDoo

Welcome to my favorite Bible passage discovery.  Jesus tells the disciples that it is BETTER IF HE GOES AWAY.  That just blows my mind.   It is better in two ways. First, like artillery at a distance, Jesus continues to have an effect by INTERCEDING. Second, He sends a new, local help as well, the HELPER, the Holy Spirit.  Enjoy. and subscribe. https://youtu.be/3ykj6u-V03s

Today we will introduce the passage that in it has THE CRAZIEST THING God ever said. Jesus, right before the arrest and crucifixion says, "It is BETTER for you if I go." It almost defies belief.  Jesus, who the World has longed for for centuries, now tells us He is going away, and that all in all, it is a good thing. Join me for seven minutes of Crazy. https://youtu.be/jJZCcNBZjbs

As we are being spiritually rescued, it makes little sense to RAGE AGAINST THE RESCUER. However, this is sometimes what we do.   Scripture is not written primarily to give us comfort, but to give us the truth. We are NOT Saved from: something that MIGHT POSSIBLY happen But from something that assuredly HAS ALREADY happened. People sometimes rage against the Rescuer and against those associated wit...

Nobody likes to be hated.  But Jesus tells His followers to expect to be hated. Don't worry though, it is not because of you it is because of HIM. Spend 6:21 with me to understand WHY this should be no surprise.  It will change everything.  https://youtu.be/DqwXA5rlx5k