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In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on John 5:17-18, a passage where we learn the main reason the Jews persecuted Jesus and tried to kill him on several occasions is that Jesus consistently presented himself as the Son of God. Atheists, Muslims, and other opponents of Christianity, sometimes try to deny the existence of the biblical Jesus or refute that Jesus ever claimed to be divine. But h...

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In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues the narrative of Paul's trial and testimony before the Jews in Jerusalem. Today's focus comes from Paul's reaction to the Jewish leaders unlawfully demanding him to be struck while he's speaking, and Paul's subsequent condemnation of his own words when he realizes he has spoken evil against a ruler of his people. What should this teac...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on John 5:16, which explains one of the reasons the Jews persecuted Jesus was because they believed he violated Sabbath law. Jesus highlighted their hypocrisy on many occasions showing that their interpretation of the Sabbath and behavior on it completely missed the point of the purpose of the Sabbath. Consider these things in another study of transforming...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from John 5:1-15, a passage which records the healing of a man who had an ailment for 38 years. Jesus begins by asking the man an interesting question, "Do you want to be healed?" Why do you think Jesus asked a man seeking healing whether he wanted to be healed? How did the man respond to Jesus after he was healed? Find out in another study of tr...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on the initial attack made by the Jews against Paul and Paul's subsequent gospel testimony to the very Israelites who were attacking him. Paul's focus in his witness is instructional for us on testifying to the true evidence of the power of the gospel, while also demonstrating the motive we must have for sharing with unbelievers.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Jesus' healing of the official's son, recorded in John 4. A man comes up to Jesus and asks Jesus to save his dying son. Jesus replies to the official and the people around him saying that unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe. What type of faith does God desire in us? What is the faith that pleases him? Find out in another study...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from John 4:39-42, a passage that continues the narrative of Jesus' ministry to the woman at Sychar and the people there. There's great speculation that has abounded in modern times on the way to help people and the way to transform cultures and nations. We identify issues but what solutions does man often believe will fix these things? Does histor...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on John 4:27-34, a passage which describes the Samaritan woman's behavior after hearing the good news from Messiah, and contrasts her response with Jesus' disciples who had gone into the town to meet the demand of their physical hunger. Christians are supposed to understand the true priorities in life and make decisions based on those correct prior...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on the interesting people Jesus chose to reveal himself directly to as the Messiah. Jesus was often vague in the way he spoke, even sometimes in speaking to the disciples. But to the woman of Sychar and the blind man in John 9, he made direct statements affirming his deity. What does this teach us about the nature of God? Consider this question in another...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on the second part of Jesus' statement in John 4:24, where Jesus said that we must worship God in spirit and in truth. What does it mean to worship God in truth and where do we see churches failing this today? Find out in another episode of transforming our thinking through the power of God's Word.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Jesus' statement that God desires worshippers who worship him in spirit and in truth. What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in what context was this statement made? Find out in another study of transforming our thinking through the power of God's Word.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Jesus' conversation with the woman at Sychar. Today's passage gives a helpful reminder in sharing the gospel with people. The woman asks Jesus a question, which though perhaps somewhat interesting, was not the main issue at stake. Jesus wanted the woman to understand salvation and her true spiritual condition. Consider these things in another st...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Jesus' conversation with the woman at Sychar, recorded in John 4. In today's passage, Jesus confronts the woman's sinful past. She responds with a true statement that was meant to hide her sin, but Jesus replied that he knew all about her sin. What must every person acknowledge and understand to be saved? Consider this question in another st...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Jesus' conversation with the woman at Sychar recorded in John 4. In today's passage, Jesus tells the woman about a water he can give that will cause a person to thirst no more. The woman desires the water so she doesn't have to do the work of daily drawing water from the well. What water was Jesus referring to? What does the woman's repl...

In this episode, Holden rejoins the podcast to ask questions and co-host with Musumba Jonathan. Holden's questions: "Why do Christians still sin after they're saved?" "How can an elder be blameless if he still sins?"

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Acts 21, where Paul gives us practical guidance for how to deal with fellow Christians who have different opinions of conscience. While Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death, does that mean Christians are just supposed to do whatever pleases them? Consider this question in another study of transforming our minds through the power of God...

Episode 115 of Musumba Jonathan's series on the book of Acts. This episode looks at Paul's response to the Holy Spirit's warning that arrest and suffering awaited him in Jerusalem. How did the believers respond to this news and how did Paul respond to it? What do these things teach us about the definition of true Christianity? Found in another study of transforming our minds through th...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Acts 21, where the Bible mentions Philip the evangelist having found unmarried daughters who prophesied. There's great disobedience and confusion surrounding gender roles in the church today. Some of this comes from cultural influence, and some of it also comes from outright rebellion. But some honest seekers wonder what ministry God wants women t...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues to teach on Jesus' conversation with the woman at the well outside of Sychar. An invitation God makes several times to all people in scripture is to come and take freely of the water of life. What is this water of life, who provides it, and how does one receive it? Find out in another episode of transforming our thinking through the power of God'...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from John 4:1-7, a passage which introduces Jesus' meeting and dialogue with a lady often referred to simply as "the woman at the well." Within this introduction is a profound comment on the reasons for why Jesus did things and the pattern he followed in his life. What implications does it have for his followers? Find out in another study of...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 25:6-7, a text which was paraphrased by our Lord when he told a parable to people about the folly of exalting themselves.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 22:16, a text which warns of the consequences of riches gained through mistreatment and taking advantage of others.

Recorded for Impact Radio Wednesday August 21, 2024 broadcast and Radio Uganda Saturday August 24, 2024 broadcast.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Paul's final words to the Ephesian elders. This lesson focuses on Paul's statement that he was not committing these leaders to God and the word of his grace. It can be difficult for leaders to let go of control. We fear that other people might make mistakes or bad things might happen to them. What then is a leader's responsibility in prepari...