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Being a good listener is critical to life. This is especially true of our life in the Lord. James will compare someone listening to the word of God and not obeying it to someone seeing their personal flaws in a mirror and walking away without correcting the food in their teeth, the hair out of place, or other blemishes that need to be fixed. We will discuss the three points that James offers to ma...

James is going to encourage us as Christians to endure trials and temptations while remaining in the truth of God's word, knowing that one day we will have the approval of God and find blessings in eternity. Those that choose to allow sin to reign in their life will be tested and found wanting. Only those that remain true to the gospel call in spite of the efforts of Satan to destroy us will be we...

In this episode, James is going to teach these brethren that are plagued by persecution how to reach a place where they are lacking in nothing. We will talk about how we cannot lack in three areas of our walk with the Lord, in order to reach this goal. Join us for this important study from the book of James.  I have a new special offer that is connected with the Dispersed and Dedicated series...

In our message today, James will address the saints that have been dispersed everywhere with an admonition to find joy and remain dedicated to the Lord even in the midst of hardships in life. We can learn from the example of James and his half-brother Jesus and apply some simple biblical principles that will help us to become more durable. Eventually, we will reach the mark of lacking in nothing....

Listen to the premiere episode of season 5 in an introduction to the book of James. We will look at the life of this godly man and minister of the Lord to the church in Jerusalem. James wrote at a critical time when the church was dispersed but also being called to remain dedicated to Christ. During the pandemic, many of us have been challenged to remain faithful and we are hoping to emerge from t...

In a fitting way, this Song about sexual pleasure and the pursuit of a lover will end with a message on sexual purity in love. In beautiful symbolic language, the girl will be asked if she was a wall (fortified and secure) or if she was a door (open to all). She will decide and explain that she has kept herself pure for her lover. Join us for this important study as we wrap up our Love Awakening s...

Having a sense of security in a relationship stems from practicing biblical love as the seal between a man and a woman in marriage. Lustful passion will be easily snuffed out. Love that is dedicated at the soul level and is willing to vow to always be faithful and true is the only thing that will last until death parts two hearts. Join us today as we explore the importance of having a love that is...

There are limitations to passionate intimacy that often leave us reeling and aching with unfulfilled desires. There are barriers that stand between us and our lover. We must honor God by maintaining purity outside of marriage, and yet we are still met with the obstacles of where and when to show our affection even after we are married, in order to be acceptable in social circles. Listen as we disc...

After the young man in our Song praised the beauty of his beloved girl from her feet to her head, he takes a second look and tells her of his desire for intimacy with her only. She answers with an invitation to fulfill his desires by planning an excursion into the countryside where they can be alone to imbibe each other's love fully. Join us as we follow this love story and see desire realized.&nb...

Today we will see a beautiful description of this young bride from her lover as he pours out his heart in admiration of her physical traits in a poetic wasf. While the imagery might be vague or obscure to us, whatever he is describing in this young beloved girl has him completely mesmerized.  WARNING: The following material is intended for mature audiences. While this is a Bible study, the So...

From dreams to visions, this Song has taken us on its own private emotional journey as we have watched the relationship of this young couple develop through happiness and hardship. Listen as the young girl experiences the feeling of being swept off her feet and then placed in a lofty position above her contemporaries.  WARNING: The following material is intended for mature audiences. While th...

Right after the girl in our Song describes her lover according to how she feels about him, we begin a new cycle in the Song of Songs where he will provide another partial wasf to describe her beauty that excels all other maidens in the community. He will offer lofty praise to the girl, not in the form of flattery, but based on what he truly feels about her in his heart.  WARNING: The followin...

In the last episode, we talked about how the young girl in the Song of Songs piqued the interest of the daughters of Jerusalem about her lover when she gave a detailed description of what he means to her. Today our episode begins with the young girl being shaken from what appears to be a nightmare and there is a happy resolution to all of her concerns of losing her lover as they are said to have f...

If you had to give a report to the local police department to describe someone that you love when they were missing, how would you portray them? In this episode, the young girl in our Song will express her heartfelt feelings in another wasf in order to answer the questions of the daughters of Jerusalem and perhaps pique their interest in joining her in search of her lover. She will paint a picture...

How do we handle literal nightmares about losing someone that we love in marriage? Listen as we explore a dream that takes a turn for the worst. We will discuss some of the meaning behind these desperate dreams in our subconscious mind and ways to avoid them, if possible. WARNING: The following material is intended for mature audiences. While this is a Bible study, the Song of Songs is written wit...

After a patient and passionate pursuit of love in marriage, these lovers will imbibe deeply in the intimacy that they have longed for in their relationship. It is beautiful when a couple waits eagerly until they are married to share their most intimate love together. As we will point out by contrasting this passage with Proverbs 7, sexual passion and intimacy have many similarities in and out of m...

There have been many analogies used to describe someone that is loved by a spouse. In this study, we will see the young girl in our Song described as a garden locked, a rock garden full of spices, fruits, and a spring sealed that is full of fresh flowing water. What does all of this mean? Listen in as we explore Song of Songs 4:12-16.  WARNING: The following material is intended for mature au...

What causes someone to feel compelled to accept an invitation to love deeply? The heart races, the butterflies are felt in the stomach and we are overcome with love. The closer we become with someone that we love, the stronger these feelings will grow. How do we maintain that kind of love? Join us as we discover the answers to these and other important questions. WARNING: The following material is...

Looking at the one we love and praising the features that enrapture us is a common practice among lovers. In our Song, we will see something similar and this is called a "wasf" in ancient Arabic love poetry. This word simply means description, but it is used here to describe metaphorically the way that someone appears through the eyes of love. Listen as we see how the beloved girl captures the hea...

Being in love makes us feel like royalty and we feel like we are on top of the world. We have found someone that is special and unique and they bring sweetness to our life by their presence. In this part of our study, the beloved girl will be coming to the king, like royalty and he will protect her and provide for her in whatever way that he needs to. Why is it that these feelings subside over tim...

Have you ever had a dream about missing someone or losing someone and you go on an adventure to find them? Most of us would consider this to be a nightmare. Our subconscious mind causes us to reflect in dreams on the things we are most passionate about in life. In the message today, we will ask tough questions about our dreams and how to temper them with reality and waiting for the appropriate tim...

When obstacles stand in the way of our relationship with a lover, we need to know how to overcome them. In this portion of the Song of Songs, we see where little foxes are trying to bring chaos to the garden of love, by destroying the fresh blossoms. In this message, we explore what the little foxes represent and then offer a few words of caution for how to defeat them and safely move into our lov...

When someone takes the initiative to invite someone they love to join them on an adventure, we hope that they will accept? In this episode, we will see such an invitation extended and we will discuss the variables in the responses that we make to go away with a lover.  WARNING: The following material is intended for mature audiences. While this is a Bible study, the Song of Songs is written w...

What do you do when there appear to be obstacles in the way of love? Are all obstacles bad? Some obstacles can be a form of protection in our early years. When is it time to leave home and pursue love? With the start of the 2nd cycle found in the Song of Songs, we will explore together the answer to these important questions.  WARNING: The following material is intended for mature audiences....

What do you do when you have become lovesick? We have all been there if we have ever pursued love. We groan, ache, and swoon for the fulfillment found in romantic love, and until we get what we are looking for, we are sick inside.  We are sick with love because we cannot make love when we want it, but lovesick because it won't get better until we do.  WARNING: The following material is i...