Judah's Roar

Jesus taught the parable of the wicked vinedressers to illustrate how dogmatic religious beliefs can cause you to miss out on what He truly has for you.

We can have two faith responses to disaster, hardship, and sadness, even when we are praying for the opposite...keep on or give up. What is the response when everything you're believing God for doesn't happen? Those are some situations I've faced in my own life that has called my own perspectives into question. This is the first part of a series I'm planning to do on the podcast. Don't expect answ...

Sometimes the outcome of faith looks like Red Sea crossings, Jericho walls crumbling, Lazarus being resurrected, three faithful Hebrews walking through the fire with Jesus, Daniel surviving the lions' den, and other notable moments of time in the Bible. But sometimes, it looks like martyrdom, trials, scourging, devastating loss, and wrestling with God while you walk with a limp the rest of your li...

We continue to dive into the teachings of Jesus, specifically the parable of the tax collector and the pharisee. In this story, we discover that Jesus illustrated how we should posture out heart to the Father in humble repentance.

In this episode, we cover the parable of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the dragnet.

Continuing with Matthew 13, I discuss the meaning behind these parables and some of the revelation Jesus shares with us through His Word.

This episode will serve as the launching point for a series of teachings on the Parables of Jesus. In this episode, I talk about why Jesus used Parables and delve into the first one we cover - the seed and the sower from Matthew 13.

Relationships are built through process and stages and God is no different. God takes us from the initial level of salvation to greater depths and heights through His Spirit. Scriptures include Numbers 21:4-9, Numbers 21:16-20, Isaiah 44:2, Isaiah 43:18-19.

God made an iron axehead float after it broke from its handle. Like that tool, the gifts God has given you may sink under the surface. Once a gift is stirred up, God will defy the natural laws of science to bring it to the surface once more so you can take hold of it and keep building.

Joseph named his second born son Ephraim, because "The Lord has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction." Not in the land of blessings, or when everything is going well. The fruit was in the midst of affliction. The Kingdom of God doesn't always make sense to the carnal mind, but this is a Kingdom principle - you don't have to be in a good place to be fruitful! For the full story, read Genes...

1st Corinthians 13:13 describes three important, abiding elements of Christian relationship - faith, hope, and love. Join me as I explore these elements and how they are intricately woven into an unbreakable bond that keeps us persuaded that truly nothing will seperate us from God's love.

Hanukkah...a Jewish celebration. Why does it matter to the Christian? If you've wondered the same thing, follow along with me as we explore new depths of a hidden truth this Hanukkah!

In this brief podcast, I discuss my latest publication - The Breakthrough Spiritual Warfare Devotional: Twenty-One Days of Victory In Christ. This devotional is by no means comprehensive, but discusses the importance of knowing your God, your identity, your authority, your weapons, your armor, and you enemy. It is meant to be an encouragement to the soldier of Christ. In the devotional you'll find...

The Kingdom of God is not like the kingdoms of this earth. It contains off the type of logic that we bless our enemies, rather than curse them. The first is made last and the last is made first. The Beatitudes of Matthew 5:1-11 feel the same way. How can you be blessed when you are mourning? How does making peace make you a son of God? Come with me as we dive in to this! Podcast available on Spoti...

Joseph suffered for 13 years before God fully restored him. His sons were called Manasseh "the Lord has made me forget..." and Ephraim "the Lord has made me fruitful." Even though Joseph was restored, rode in the second chariot behind Pharaoh, and started a family, he still wept for his brother Benjamin. It doesn't mean he wasn't restored or healed, sometimes there is healing in your tears. May th...

John 9:1-9 tells of a blind man whom Jesus passed by. He received a touch but not an immediate healing. Instead, he received his restoration in an unlikely place. If you've been waiting on healing, whether physical or emotional, this is a word of encouragement for you - your full restoration can come in an unlikely place! It all starts with a touch from Jesus!

The Feast of Tabernacles represents the Millenial Kingdom Christ will set up on the earth. The connection is found in Zechariah 14. The Feast of Tabernacles speaks of dwelling in God's glory, dwelling in a temporary dwelling on our way to a permanent home, and drinking deeply from the wells of salvation.

The Day of Atonement: the day the high priest entered into the Holy of Holies. Drawing reference from Leveticus 16 and the Jewish Mishnah tractate Yoma, join me as we piece together the events of the Day of Atonement and how Jesus fulfilled the finished work of this on the cross! We do not have to strive to get into the Holy of Holies...when He places His Spirit inside of us, the Holy of Holies is...

Rosh Hashanah is a pivotal day on the Jewish calendar. It is the beginning of a new year, a new month, and new season. But there is more to this holiday...it is prophetic foreshadowing of the return of Jesus for His Bride, the Church. Join me as I discuss a little about the Feast of Trumpets and how Jesus will fulfill this Old Testament prophecy.

Your voice is meant to be a clarion call in the Spirit to proclaim God's presence, the need for repentance, awakening of the Church, and to proclaim the finished work of the cross while crowning Jesus with your worship. In this episode, I explore the Old and New Testament representation of the shofar, a ram's horn, which is blown 6 days a week by the Jewish people to make a proclamation that an im...

The Hebrew month of Elul is associated with favor and the season of grace by which we approach the throne of grace to obtain help in time of need. But it also has a serious reminder - a rams horn trumpet makes a wailing call to repentance in tense anticipation of what the Jews call the Day That No Man Knows. Elul is about the Bridegroom preparing to receive His Bride, and the Bride preparing herse...

Christians can believe they are defending Jesus or doing God a service and yet be damaging the people of the Kingdom. Join me as I briefly explore Simon Peter, Malchus, Saul of Tarsus, and how Jesus wants to restore the ear that hears the Spirit in His Kingdom. Referencing John 18:8-11; Matthew 24:48-51

Perhaps you don't feel as on fire as you did. Maybe you have suffered some great disappointment, rejection, or something like that. All of this can be touched, healed, and restored by God. Join me in a brief discussion from the events of Joshua chapter 2.

What does the month of Adar and the Asbury Revival have in common? There is no coincidence in God, and I believe the timing of these is prophetic. This podcast is available on Anchor and Spotify.

The Song of Solomon reads like a plays riptide, with different people speaking at different times. The Shulamite woman and the Beloved are the stars of the show. The Shulamite woman represents the Church (i.e. all Christian believers) and the Beloved represents Jesus. It's a story of pursuing love that is as strong as death, or even stronger, and the fulfillment of agape love that only Jesus can b...