I just want to talk about the Bible

In this episode we talk about experiencing emotional healing from the Lord. The quote that I referenced from my pastor was: "If our past is still affecting us, it's not our past." Here are the items that we talked through: God sees you, and He cares. He understands. His heart is one of compassion towards you. Cry out to Him. Where there is no prayer there is no progress. Apply Roman...

In this episode we talk about the vital importance of forgiving others. I referenced an episode that I uploaded about the Gospel. That was episode number 24 (entitled "The Gospel"). Here is the quote from Lewis B. Smedes that I read: "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Scriptures used: Matthew 18:15-35 2 Kings 4:1-7 Romans 3:23 Romans...

Here is that list I mentioned listing out a few things that are true of us in Christ: Nothing can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 In Christ I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 In Christ I am the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 There is no condemnation for me in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1  Romans 8:33-34 I have been adopted into the family of God. God is...

In this episode we continue our discussion on seeking wisdom from the Lord, specifically by asking Him to give us His perspective. You can access the article I mentioned concerning Elisha HERE . You can access the Hebrew word for "marauding bands" HERE . Scriptures used or referenced: 2 Kings 6:8-24 2 Kings 5:2 John 10:18 Exodus 15:22-27 Exodus 16-17 James 1:5-6 Matthew 5:3 Matthew 16:21...

In this episode we continue to discuss getting wisdom from the Lord, specifically with regard to the topic of prioritization. Scriptures used: Exodus 18 Exodus 2:11-22 Exodus 3:1 Deuteronomy 5:1-2 Ephesians 2:8-10 Romans 12:3-8 1 Corinthians 12 (especially verses 12-27) Acts 2:41 Acts 6:1-7 James 1:27 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** I said that Moses saw an Egyptian taskmaster abusing a Hebrew slav...

Today we take another look at seeking wisdom from the Lord but from a slightly different perspective. This episode is connected to episode 32 because both episodes have to do with seeking wisdom from the Lord. Scriptures used: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Joshua 6:1-5 Joshua 6:15-21 Joshua 7:1-13 Joshua 8:1-2 Matthew 5:9 Proverbs 3:5-6 James 1:5-6 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** Joshua 6:18 says, “But all silv...

Today we talk about the crucial topic of justification (or being made righteous). Scriptures used: John 1:12-13 Romans 8:9 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 5:1-2 Romans 3:19-20 Romans 3:23 Genesis 15:1-6 Romans 4:20-25 Ephesians 2:8-9 James 2:20-24 James 2:14-19 John 17:3 Ephesians 2:10 John 3:16 John 20:30-31 Romans 5:6-9 2 Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 2:16 Romans 8:1 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 8:31-34 Gala...

In this episode we talk about the struggle against anxiety and how to walk in victory over it. Scriptures used: Matthew 6:25-34 Matthew 10:19 Luke 10:38-42 Philippians 4:6-7 Philippians 2:19-24 John 10:10 John 16:33 Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 55:22 1 Peter 5:6-7 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Colossians 3:15 Galatians 6:2 Quotes: “Worry chokes the life of faith. It does not help us to overcome our difficult...

In this episode we discuss our vital need for wisdom from the Lord and some practical ways to ask for that wisdom and identify the answer to that prayer. Scriptures used: Matthew 5:9a James 1:5-8 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 10:17 James 1:2-4 Matthew 7:7-11 James 4:2-3 James 1:22 1 Kings 3:5-10 Proverbs 2:1-15 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as...

Today we are looking at Psalm 73 in its entirety and the vital importance of asking the Lord to give us His perspective. You can access the article I mentioned about Asaph by clicking HERE . Scriptures used in this lesson: Psalm 73 Romans 6:23 John 14:6 Isaiah 40:29-31 Matthew 11:15 James 1:5-6 Numbers 14:7b-9 Matthew 5:9 Galatians 6:1 Matthew 7:7-8 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** Around 16:08 when...

In this episode we revisit the topic of humility and pride and go a little deeper into the conversation. You can click the following links to see the definitions of some of the words we discussed: PROUD HUMBLE OPPOSES GRACE ABOMINATION You can access a the article I mentioned about fasting by clicking HERE . Scriptures used: James 4:6 Matthew 23:12 Luke 18:9-14 Matthew 4:17 Romans 6:23 Philippians...

In this episode we briefly discuss the vital importance of having a right understanding of what God is like. HERE is a link to the quotes from C.S. Lewis and A.W. Tozer:  Scriptures used in this episode: Romans 5:6-10 2 Corinthians 5:21 John 1:12-13 John 1:14-18 John 14:8-9 John 17:6 John 17:25-26 Matthew 1:1 Mark 3:20-21 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we wil...

In this episode we discuss James 1:2-4 and how the Lord will use trials in our lives for our benefit and His glory. Scriptures used: James 1:2-4 Romans 8:28 Psalm 119:160 Matthew 4:4 2 Timothy 3:16 Psalm 119:67 Psalm 119:71 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Proverbs 10:22 Proverbs 22:4 Psalm 84:11 Matthew 7:11 Psalm 103:13-14 1 Peter 1:6-7 Proverbs 17:3 1 Corinthians 10:13 Proverbs 24:10 1 Peter 5:6-11 For th...

Today we talk about the vital importance of being in genuine Christian community where we can be transparent and vulnerable. Scriptures used: Luke 14:7-11 Psalm 27:10 Hebrews 13:5c 1 John 5:2-3 John 14:15 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 27:6 Colossians 3:16 Galatians 6:2 Galatians 6:1 Proverbs 12:15 Romans 12:15 Hebrews 10:24-25 James 5:13-18 Mark 2:1-12 Mark 8:22 James 4:6 CORRECTIO...

In this episode we discuss how to address recurring troubling emotions, how to identify lies that we are believing, and how to inform those lies with the truth of God's Word and begin to walk in freedom and joy. Here is the resource I mentioned that could be helpful in finding verses related to specific topics: http://www.openbible.info/topics/ Many of the verses used in this episode: Philipp...

We look at the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about the Trinity. One God: Deut 6:4 Jn 17:3 Isa 44:6 1 Tim 2:3-6 (cross reference 1 John 4:14) God the Father: Jn 3:16 1 Jn 3:1a 1 Pet 1:3a Lk 10:21-22 2 Cor 1:3-4 Jesus is God: Matt 3:1-3 Jn 8:48-59 Ex 3:13-15 Jn 10:22-42 Jn 14:8-11 Jn 20:24-29 Mk 2:1-12 Mk 4:35-41 (cross reference Psalm 107:23-32) Jesus' humanity: Mk 4:38a Jn 4:4-6...

In this episode we discuss what the gospel is and how someone can begin a relationship with the Lord. HERE is the link to the Bible dictionary definition of "gospel". Here are many of the Scripture references that I used: Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:46-52 John 1:1 John 1:14 Matthew 4:23-24 Matthew 9:35-36 John 6:60-71 John 10:17-18 Hebrews 4:15 1 John 3:5 1 Peter 2:22-25 Romans 3:23 Isaiah 6:...

In this brief episode, we discuss some ways that we can practically meditate on the Word of God consistently throughout the day. Some of the Scriptures I referenced: Joshua 1:8. Psalm 1:1-3. Psalm 16:7. Psalm 34:8. Psalm 119:18. Psalm 119:130. 1 Corinthians 2:11-12. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** At 10:32 I called the app and website "Scripture Typer." I think that...

In this episode we talk about the vital importance of not just hearing the Word but also of doing it. Here are the resources that I mentioned: The George Müller quote can be found HERE . Open Bible can be accessed HERE . (This link will take you directly to the page where you can search for topics). Got Questions can be accessed HERE . (This website has extremely helpful articles on almost any top...

In this episode we take a close look at Jesus' words in Matthew 7:21-23: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And...

In this episode I share a teaching that I did with the ministry that I'm with. As I mentioned in the introduction, there are a few things that made sense if you were in the room but might not have been as clear if you were not. I thought these things were minor enough to still post the teaching here. At one point I used my hands to briefly describe the layout of first century Israel. HERE is...

In this episode we approach the difficult subject of what happens to those who never hear the message about Jesus. Near the end of the episode I mentioned that I would include some resources for anyone who wanted to learn more about the fate of the unborn/infants/young children/the severely mentally handicapped who have died. Here is a helpful article: https://www.gotquestions.org/do-babies-go-to-...

Hope is a powerful thing. In this episode we shift our perspective a little beyond what we can see. We discuss how the Lord will test us and the importance of perseverance. The Scriptures we focused on were Exodus 15:22-27; Deuteronomy 8:1-20; 1 Samuel 10:8; 13:1-15; and John 6:5-7. **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** I quote Romans 15:13 a few times in this episode. The primary application of what tha...

In this episode we discuss the difference between actually spending time with the Lord and just reading the Bible. The passages that we focus on are Matthew 11:28; Luke 10:38-42; Genesis 32:24-26; Luke 11:5-10; and Luke 18:1-8. CORRECTIONS: When describing the ways by which we can be certain that Jacob was wrestling with the Lord I mentioned that one noteworthy thing was how Jacob received a name...

In this episode we wrap up the brief series on abiding in Christ. Summary of part 1: What are we commanded to do in John 15? We are commanded to abide in Christ. What are the results of abiding in Christ? Bearing fruit (vv. 4-5), answered prayer (v. 7), overabundant joy (v. 11), and intimacy with the Lord (v. 10). How do we abide in Christ? By meditating upon His Word (v.7), and by obedience (v. 1...