Judah's Roar

David writes about the awesome wisdom of God's creation in Psalms 19, which then takes an interesting turn. He then starts talking about how the Word of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul and also "cleanse me from secret fault," "keep your servant back from presumptuous sin." Jesus' first sermon as recorded by Mark was simple. "The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the Gospel." T...

In John 4, a woman heaves a heavy waterpot to and fro at unusual times to avoid the crowd . A woman who has been rejected and divorced by many husbands. She comes across Jesus who offers her living water. Once she accepts who He is, she leaves the heaviness behind and runs to the people she used to avoid to proclaim Him. Perhaps she even went to some of her ex-husbands...no longer bitter, but exci...

Christ was crucified. The disciples were in hiding. The women were mourning. The sun was rising. The mystery was beginning. The resurrection is not a day we celebrate...its a reality we live in. Despite being slain, He took the keys of death and hell back, took away death's sting and the grave's victory. May the Lord bless you greatly in this resurrection season.

Jesus enters into Jerusalem to the fanfare of people rife with Messianic fervor. The Pharisees are plotting, but everyone is trying to catch a glimpse of the Messiah, whom recently resurrected His friend Lazarus from the dead. Tension between Jesus, the politics of Herod and Rome, and the Pharisees trying to maintain balance is at an all-time high against the backdrop of the Son of God, setting re...

Long time friend of Jesus, Lazarus, is dead. Mary, Martha, and others mourn while Jesus shows up four days late with a promise that Lazarus will live again because Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. What follows next sets Jesus into the final climactic week of Jesus' earthly ministry. Stay tuned. John 11:17-56

Zaccheus was hoping to catch a glimpse of Jesus as He came through Jericho one final time. As Zaccheus, overcome with conviction in the presence of Jesus, vowed to restore those from whom he had stolen, Jesus stated that Zaccheus would also be restored. Restored with what? Salvation. As in Psalms 51, Zaccheus had the joy of salvation restored to him as he restored what others had lost - all becaus...

Jesus usually taught, and then performed a miracle or miracles. After teaching that the Word of God must be received in good ground, He and the disciples set sail into a storm that threatened to sink the boat. Learn how the parable of the sower in Mark 4 is related to the lesson Jesus was teaching the disciples when the waves calmed down and the wind stopped whistling. Let the seed of God's Word f...

Have you ever said "I dont know how to pray." Get nervous about being able to pray in front of people? In this episode, we learn what prayer is and also what it is not. Jesus taught that motives means a lot more than the words we speak. We do it humbly, not for show. He gave us a model, a manner, and example of prayer that is pleasing to God. It is also a two way conversation, and if we take the t...

Exodus 10:1, according to Jewish commentaries isn't usually translated in English correctly. Rather than saying "Go to Pharaoh," God says "Come to Pharaoh," they argue. "Go" is a command, a directive. "Come," is an invitation. God may be inviting you to step out for Him, or to fulfill a calling in your life. Or maybe He is inviting you to go deeper in your relationship with Him. Or if youve never...

Elijah is told to anoint three men - Hazael as king of Syria, Jehu as king of Israel, and Elisha as prophet. Whomever escapes from one would not from the other. These three people represent needs we have in our lives. Physical needs like sustenance, physical health, finances, etc. The next represents spiritual warfare, being anointed in the secret place of God to take down demonic strongholds. The...

Exodus...an unlikely New Years book of the Bible. Yet, it is a new year for Israel as they are delivered from Pharaoh. The birth pangs of 2025 have set the stage for spiritual birthing God wants to bring forth in 2026. God wants to take the travail of last year and bring forth new life this year in you!

Bethlehem got the proclamation "on earth, peace, and good will toward men." But Bethlehem saw hard times. Rachel dying, the captives of Judah departing into Babylon, the land of confusion. It saw the slaughter of innocent children, boys 2 years and under. The peace proclaimed at Bethlehem is not positive talk, not wishful thinking. It wasn't something nice to write on a Christmas card. The proclam...

We have entered the Christmas season. The lights are beautiful, the food is good, the family time is important, the presents are exciting. But beyond all of that, it is recognition of a birth. A Child born, a Son given. To recognize the manifestation of God's Son in the flesh and celebrate what He came to earth to do. The silence of 400 years were shattered by an infant's cry in Bethlehem's manger...

Part 2 of answering the question, "Why is Jesus the only way?" Jesus is the only one who did what was required by God for salvation. Sin seperated us from God, and only a sinless, spotless sacrifice could make the difference. Now our sins are cast away from us as far as the east is from the west, only by the grace through faith we have in Christ.

Christians say that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Why? Is it because of some kind of dogmatic rhetoric? Simply, because the Bible says. Can the Bible be trusted? Can it be true? Is the Word really infallible? In Part 1, I explore the Bible claims that Jesus is the only Name given under Heaven by which we can be saved, as well as how the Bible has been proven to be the written, divinely-inspired...

Even though you may be saved, do you still feel condemned? God has removed our sin as far as the east is from the west, but does it feel like you are next door neighbors with your past? Jesus was not sent into this world to condemn it but through Him it would be saved. There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. When Israel crossed the Jordan River, they did so at a place called Gilgal. It...

How many works do I have to do to be saved? Is there a checklist? Do I need to give to charity, drop more money in the offering plate, be perfect in the commandments of the Bible? No. None of that saves you. We are justified by faith, and eternal life is a gift given that doesnt have to be earned or purchased but simply received. While we were in our most base and carnal/sinful state, Jesus died f...

Psalms 102 says that this is the prayer of one who is afflicted and overwhelmed. If thats you, this is your message. In the psalm, the author feels like a lonely sparrow on a housetop. Sparrows were sold cheeply (get it?) back then. When man doesnt value you or see your worth, not one sparrow is forgotten by God, and even the very hairs on your head is numbered by Him. Receive encouragement from y...

The Song of Solomon describes His Name as flowing oil, and He kisses us with the kisses of His mouth. Moses' face shown with the glory of God, but it was veiled because of the people. An angel went through the city in Ezekiel 9 and marked those whose hearts were for the Father in their foreheads. Lastly, in Acts 4:13-14, the Pharisees knew that despite being unlearned and untrained, Peter and John...

Israel, at least biblically speaking is a reference to a people, not a political government, necessarily. With the frightfully growing tendencies of antisemitism cropping up in the nation, not even 100 years out from the Holocaust, how should Christians respond? Maybe some wonder what the big deal is with Israel, especially if you're a Christian. In the podcast, I scratch the surface about why Chr...

Colossians 3:18-25 and 4:1 outline roles and responsibilities of covenantal relationships as well as hardships we experience - sometimes we may not feel like upholding our end of the covenant because we feel like the other person isn't honoring theirs. But in all covenants, we do as if doing unto the Lord. When it gets hard, we remember that He called us and it is to Him we look. In return, we gai...

Today on the Hebrew calendar marks the Day of Pentecost. On this day in Moses' day, Israel received the Torah, part of the Word of God. In Acts 2 on this sameqaday, the Church received the Promise, the Power, the Parakletos, the Comforter, the Teacher, the essence of God Himself - the Holy Spirit. We are His Temple and His Spirit dwells within us!

A son decided to go off on his own, away from his father's provision. It may be a parable but Jesus based it on a true story - you and me. But there comes a time that we return to the Father. He has a way of interrupting how unworthy we are, how bad we've been, and He welcomes us with open arms, restores our souls, and heals our relationship. If that's you, in a foreign place where the love of God...

Have you ever asked yourself this question? What does it mean to be saved? It doesnt matter how small we feel our sin is compared to others, none of us can measure up to God's holy standards. Thank God that it is by grace we are saved through faith. Perhaps God has been dealing with you about salvation, coming to Him. He is not angry with you, He is waiting to forgive you, receive you as a beloved...

The Book of Revelation describes the powerful voice of Jesus as the sound of many waters. God has planted seeds through words, dreams, godly desires, and scripture. These seeds may have went through a dry season, but when the voice of many waters speaks activation to the seed of greatness inside of you, if you have prepared the soils of you heart, that seed will take root, mature, and grow fruit.