God Has Spoken

In this episode we are talking about how to appreciate the Bible. God gave it to us as a blessing, but we often do not treat it like the gift that God intended it to be. How can I show my deep gratitude for the Word of God? And how do I share this admiration with my children, grandchildren, or anyone I am close to? In addition to this, we discuss what the word is capable of and what many will do t...

In this episode we are in 2 Samuel 16. At this point in David’s life he is on the run from his son Absalom, who is in the middle of overthrowing him as king. As David flees, he encounters different people from his past. In the middle of these stories, David is confronted with one side of a story and makes a decision before he hears the other side. Have we ever done that? What can I do to better ab...

In this episode we are talking about authority. Many people have different ideas when it comes to finding truth and what makes it authoritative. But when we look in the Scriptures, we find Jesus commanding His people to always rely on what God has said, not what others have told them. Is this as much of a problem today as it was when Jesus interacted with the Pharisees? And if it is, how can a gro...

In this episode we are taking an important lesson from the book of Judges. Several times in the early part of Judges we are told about many of the tribes inability to drive out the people of Canaan the way God told them to. What we learn is that sin is a lot like the Canaanites we read about in Judges. Sin is persistent and often refuses to leave. What can I do to keep myself from repeating the mi...

In this episode we are in Luke 21. In this section Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem that took place in 70 AD. But within this prophecy Jesus gives many warnings that hold good lessons for us today. How do I typically look at this section of Scripture? Is it only to be seen and used to talk about Jerusalem’s downfall? Or are there applications that help us today? Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In this episode we discuss the importance of seeing the depth of the cross of Christ. Many people think to take the Lord’s Supper each first day of the week would cause someone to see the crucifixion of Jesus as just another part of our life. However, the consistent reflecting and dwelling on the cross causes a person to gain a deeper appreciation for Jesus and his sacrifice. In John’s writings th...

In this episode we are talking about some of the writings that took place in the 1st and 2nd centuries. More specifically, Christian writers who talked about Scripture and the church in that day. Many assume that because those writers existed so closely to the days of the apostles and the first Christians, that their writings carry some kind of authority or weight. Is this the case? Or is there an...

In this episode we are in the book of 1 John. In this unique letter we learn how John reflects on his experience with Jesus. What John saw and experienced changed him in an irreversible way. When we consider the fact that Jesus reveals to us who God is and what his word is, it should change us too. Additionally, we will discuss why John starts this epistle off in a way that is so different than th...

In this episode we are discussing the importance of aligning ourselves with those who practice and teach what the Scriptures say. Sometimes we make friendships with other God-fearing people and even consider them to be allies in the faith. However, we need to be careful that whoever we consider a brother or sister, is actually following what Jesus said. Especially in regard to salvation and how we...

In this episode we are discussing a popular evangelism tactic that some are relying on to spread their faith in Christ. This strategy referred to as “friendship evangelism” is the thought that we ought to first become close friends with someone before we share the gospel with them. Is this idea found in the Bible? Is this how the apostles and early church were evangelizing? Or is it possible we ha...

In this episode we are talking about the discipline of fasting. This practice is discussed and seen all over the Old Testament as well as New Testament. While it is certainly the case that fasting was commanded as it was associated with feasts in the old covenant, does Jesus command that we ought to be fasting on a regular basis today? And if I were to choose to fast, what is the purpose of it and...

In this episode we are in 1 Corinthians 15. Many people either deny or don’t know what the Bible says about Resurrection Day. Some assume that it would only be our souls that are raised when Jesus comes back, but here in 1 Corinthians Paul makes it clear that it is actually our body that is raised. What does that mean for me now while I am still breathing? How does this teaching change my perspect...

In this episode we are taking our lesson from Jeremiah 42-43. In these days the typically hard-hearted people inquire of the Lord through the prophet Jeremiah. However, when they hear exactly what it is that God wants them to do, they are less than enthused to obey. Are we ever like that? Do we act like we are excited to hear a message from the Lord, but when push comes to shove we hesitate to do...

In this episode we are using an excerpt from Isaiah 13 to talk about the trustworthiness of the Bible. Many people believe it is just an ancient book with random sayings. However, in instances like the one we will be talking about today, we learn that archeological findings support what the Bible had said all along. Especially when it concerns the destruction of a city and the remnants that have b...

In this episode we are looking at the events surrounding Jesus’ arrest that leads to his death. Many around Jesus on that night become so frightened that they leave Jesus friendless and alone. When others threaten or mistreat me because of my association with Jesus how do I respond? Am I bold enough to stand by Jesus’ side? Or do I run away in embarrassment and fear? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

In this episode we are looking at the Israelites in Numbers 21. In this chapter we see the impatience, frustration, and general angst that the children of Israel are feeling toward God while they wander in the wilderness. To no surprise, their unhappiness is seen in their complaints that they level against God. How do we compare to that generation of Israelites? Do we complain just as much and fai...

In this episode we are looking at 2 men that display their humility in both action and words. In Exodus 18 we see a reunion between Moses and his father-in-law Jethro. On multiple occasions we see them give God the credit he deserves when Israel succeeds, as well as we see them open to correction and feedback from God and others. Are we as humble as these men when it comes to our success, and as o...

In this episode we are looking at Malachi 1. In this chapter God informs the priests and people that their worship is utterly useless to him. So much so that he tells them to just shut the doors to the temple. What were the people doing that warranted God to say this? And is my heart and worship so far removed from what God wants that he would say the same thing to me today? Hosted on Acast. See a...

In this episode we are exploring a scathing rebuke that the apostle Peter issues against false teachers. This section and others like it might be some of the more overlooked sections of the Bible. When we live in a Christian culture that believes any so-called “teacher” or “preacher” is correct no matter what they say, we need this reminder from Peter that not all teachers have good motives. What...

In this episode we are in Psalm 142. In this prayer David teaches us how to be completely open and seen by God. Especially when we feel alone and there is no one else we can turn to. Through David’s example it forces us to ask ourselves a few questions. Do I open up to God completely and fully when I am overwhelmed? Do I seek comfort in things that won’t help me? And what should I do the next time...

In this episode we are in Jeremiah 26.In this story, God’s prophet Jeremiah is instructed to deliver a hard message to God’s people in Jerusalem. However, they were not thrilled to hear the message from the Lord. How do we respond when we hear something from God’s word that is difficult to hear? Do we dismiss it? Or are we the kind of people that humble ourselves and repent? Hosted on Acast. See a...

In this episode we explore the idea from Jesus’ prayer in John 17 that his disciples remain in the world, but not be of the world. Thankfully, we have many examples in Scripture of godly people who showed us how to do this. Among those examples we will explore are Daniel and his 3 friends. What does it take to be in the world but not of the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In this episode we take a look at a city named Tyre. This biblical city located off of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea had judgment proclaimed on it in an interesting way. It took a few different world powers to bring about its destruction, but to no surprise, we see God’s hand over the whole thing. What can we learn from Biblical prophecies such as this? And do I really see that the same God i...

In this episode we are taking a look at often forgot story about a man named Abimelech, found in Judges 9. In this story this man tries to take on the role of a king over the people. However, there is a wise warning that comes from Abimelech’s brother, Jotham, about what it would look like if Abimelech became king. Through this story we learn what happens when someone out of selfishness decides to...

In this episode we are looking at something Jesus said to his disciples in John 15. This final moment for Jesus and His disciples shows us what Christ’s expectation for us is when he leaves the earth. His encouragement had one central theme: Love. How we love our brethren can and will show Jesus how dedicated we are to following him. We are also taught to place our love for God and His people far...