Refresh & Restore | A JustKeithHarris.com Podcast

This is the reading from Luke 10 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Luke 10 reminds us of the priorities in following Jesus. The seventy’s mission shows the urgency of sharing the gospel and the joy of knowing our salvation is secure. The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to love selflessly and act mercifully, reflecting God’s grace to those in need. Mary’s exa...

This is the reading from Luke 9 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Luke 9 challenges us to examine the cost of following Jesus. Discipleship requires humility, dependence on God, and a willingness to sacrifice. The Transfiguration reminds us that Jesus is God, while the feeding of the five thousand shows His power to provide for every need. As we prepare our hearts during...

This is the reading from Luke 8 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Luke 8 highlights the transformative power of God’s Word and the necessity of faith. Jesus shows His authority over nature, demons, sickness, and death, calling us to trust Him in all circumstances. As Advent draws near, let us cultivate hearts like good soil—ready to receive God’s Word, bear fruit, and live...

This is the reading from Luke 7 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Luke 7, Jesus reveals His compassion, power, and authority. He heals, raises the dead, and forgives sins, affirming His identity as the Messiah. His reassurance to John the Baptist reminds us to trust God’s plan even in uncertain times. The sinful woman’s story shows that faith in Jesus transforms hearts a...

This is the reading from Luke 6 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . As we meditate on Luke 6 during Advent, we see Jesus calling us to a discipleship marked by love, humility, and obedience to God’s will. He challenges us to embrace the values of God’s Kingdom rather than the world’s. The Pharisees’ legalism contrasts sharply with Jesus' message of grace and compassion. This Ad...

This is the reading from Luke 5 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Luke 5, we see Jesus demonstrating His divine authority through miraculous acts, healing the sick, and calling sinners to repentance. As we prepare for Advent, we are reminded that Jesus came not only to heal our bodies but to forgive our sins and transform our lives. His call to follow Him invites us to leave...

This is the reading from Luke 4 in our ⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠ . As we reflect on Luke 4 during Advent, we see Jesus beginning His public ministry with victory over temptation, the proclamation of the gospel, and the healing of the broken. The temptation in the wilderness reminds us that Jesus, fully God yet fully human, understands our struggles and yet remains sinless. His rej...

This is the reading from Luke 3 in our ⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠ . In Luke 3, we see John’s message of repentance reminds us to prepare our hearts for Jesus and our need for Him as Savior. Jesus’s baptism reveals His humility and obedience, while the genealogy affirms that Jesus is the Savior of the world. During Advent, let us reflect on how Jesus fulfills every promise and calls u...

This is the reading from Luke 2 in our ⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠ . Luke 2 invites us to glorify God for His mercy in sending Jesus. Whether through the angelic announcement, the worship of Simeon and Anna, or the wonder of the shepherds, Christ’s birth is a moment of praise, joy, and transformation. Let us respond by teaching His truth, treasuring His promises, and telling of His glor...

This is the reading from Luke 1 in our Good News of Great Joy reading guide . Luke 1 sets the stage for the arrival of Jesus, showing God’s faithfulness to His promises. The angelic announcements and prophetic songs highlight God’s plan to bring salvation to His people through Christ. During Advent, we can join Mary and Zechariah in raising God for His mercy and preparing our hearts to receive the...

Join us as we journey through the gospel of Luke together this Advent season. We want to give you the opportunity to look at the whole Story of Jesus – not just the divine swaddled baby in the manger, but the young boy who taught the teachers in the temple, the man who served rather than being served, and the Savior who died and rose again “in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)...

Today's Bible Study comes from Colossians 3:22-4:1 and shows us what it looks like for our work -- our jobs, whether as an employee or a boss -- can look like when it is adorned with Christ! You can check out the footnotes, cross-references, and appendices referenced in the audio HERE in the written version.

This week's Refresh & Restore Bible Study is a sermon preached by David Miller, country preacher at large. Join us as we walk through Hebrews 1:1-4 and worship our excellent Lord and Savior, King Jesus! You can find the written version of today's Bible study here , complete with links, cross-references, and footnotes.

Today's Bible study covers the book of Philemon which was written as a companion letter to Colossians, specifically to a member of the Colossian church named Philemon. If the letter to the church at Colossae teaches us that Jesus is Over All, the letter to Philemon teaches us that Jesus is over us. You can find the written version of this Bible study here along with helpful cross-references an...

Today's Bible Study comes from Colossians 3:20-21 and shows us what it looks like for our families -- parents and children -- are like when adorned with Christ! There are a LOT of verses and helpful notes in this one, so be sure to check out the written version here . Also, here are the resources referenced in the podcast for further study: Shepherding a Child’s Heart (Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Pre...

Today's Bible study comes from Colossians 3:17-19 and looks at what it looks like for a marriage to be impact by Christ. There is an abundance of cross-references, notes, and footnotes, so you may want to check out the written version here .

Today's (very brief) Bible study is segueing from the section of Colossians we have been in for a while to the application portion at the end of Colossians 3 and beginning of Colossians 4, showing us what it is to do everything in the name of the Lord and out of thanksgiving to Him. You can find a written copy of today's Bible study, complete with cross-references and footnotes, here.

Today's Bible study looks at what the contents of our musical worship is supposed to be according to Colossians 3:16. You can find the written form of this Bible study, along with cross-references and footnotes, here .

Today's podcast is a Bible study looking at what it means to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly -- to understand what it means for our churches. Your can find the written version of this Bible study here at JustKeithHarris.com , complete with cross-references and footnotes.

Today's podcast is a Bible study looking at what Paul meant by thankfulness in the closing of Colossians 3. You can find the written version of this Bible study here at JustKeithHarris.com, complete with cross-references and footnotes.

This is the Scripture reading and devotion for our 2023 Advent Reading Guide -- Joy to the World, or The Weary World Rejoices. It is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justKeithHarris.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christ Community Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a ⁠written copy of this devotion and reading here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is the Scripture reading and devotion for our 2023 Advent Reading Guide -- Joy to the World, or The Weary World Rejoices . It is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justKeithHarris.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christ Community Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a ⁠written copy of this devotion and reading here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Today's Refresh & Restore Bible study looks at Luke 2:1-12 and the difference between Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World, and every other would-be savior who promises help in the world. You can find a written copy of today's Bible study, complete with footnotes and cross references, here. We also have advent readings available for you to check out and read here.

This is the Scripture reading and devotion for our 2023 Advent Reading Guide -- Joy to the World, or The Weary World Rejoices . It is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justKeithHarris.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christ Community Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a ⁠written copy of this devotion and reading here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is the Scripture reading and devotion for our 2023 Advent Reading Guide -- Joy to the World, or The Weary World Rejoices . It is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justKeithHarris.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christ Community Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a ⁠written copy of this devotion and reading here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.