Revering the Word

It can be a beautiful thing if someone loves you and is a man or woman of God and helps you see an area where you could use change. Godly sorrow leading to repentance is beautiful, healthy and leads to greater holiness and future fruitfulness. ★ Support this podcast ★

David had many enemies. Enemies are out to destroy. Enemies typically will be challenged with confirmation bias even though they may not even know it. It is good to watch out for confirmation bias in your own life. Ultimately the world is not likely to change and it probably will get worse. Ultimately the solution is to trust the Lord with your life. ★ Support this podcast ★

Paul begins with the fact that today is the day of salvation. It is always good for someone to not wait to come to Christ but to come to Him today. After spending sometime once again seeking to build his credibility to the people of Corinth Paul later in this chapter challenges the people of the church to evaluate their partnership with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

This may be one of the most powerful chapters in all the Bible. In this chapter we will learn -the promise of heaven -the immediacy of heaven upon death -our purpose while here -discovering the high calling of being an ambassador -embracing and living for the ministry of reconciliation ★ Support this podcast ★

In this life we can and will face overwhelming suffering. Our Lord Jesus identifies with our suffering as he suffered physically and even suffered the rejection of those he died for. Paul teaches us in this passage that even in our suffering we have an eternal weight of glory in the promise of heaven to all who believe in Him. This podcast is dedicated to Isaiah and his entire family. I received n...

We are so blessed to live in the dispensation of the New Covenant. It is a glorious day and age where God has revealed himself through Jesus and imparted us with His Spirit to transform us into a greater reflection of his image. ★ Support this podcast ★

Amidst much conflict and immorality God is brining repentance and restoration in the Corinthian church and also within Paul's own relationship to the church. The Gospel is beautifully sweet aroma to those who accept it but condemnation to those who reject it. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is an important chapter to take in the context of 2 Corinthians. The depth of the trials of your life and how God comforted you in them is what gives you the ability to share God's comfort with others. ★ Support this podcast ★

It is important that we choose today to follow Jesus and then live for him until the end. Joshua had the people commit their lives to God and he warned them to be faithful to their commitment. The truth is we don't know the day of our death and we also don't know how soon the day could come for Jesus to return. In order to be ready, choose Jesus in faith today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Proverbs 11 gives much example of and reveals the blessing and consequence of living righteously or wickedly. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today we see the great concern God has about Israel's future falling away and even Joshua's prophetic knowledge about this future. We will also see evidence displaying how wicked the people of Canaan were and that being one of the most significant reasons God desired them to not intermix with these nations. ★ Support this podcast ★

Very interesting story. This situation could have turned out in a devastating manner if they would have acted out on perception instead of first giving honor and consulting first with them face to face. In Matthew 18 we are taught to go to our brother in person. When we honor one another things go much better. ★ Support this podcast ★

Just as God was faithful in helping Israel enter the rest of the promised land we too will now enter an eternal rest by an abiding faith in Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★

In Psalm we see the Psalmists desire for the wicked to receive justice. Sometimes God's punishment and reward come on earth as a preview to what will happen in heaven and hell. ★ Support this podcast ★

I find myself so grateful this morning for the richness and beauty of God's Word. May you be blessed this day by realizing the refuge we have in Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★

In Joshua 19 God makes good on his promise to Israel. In todays teaching we take a historical look at this land from both a past and future perspective. Topics include the promise to Abraham, the fulfillment through Joshua, the future deportation, the suffering servant, the fulfilling return, the bride of Christ, the rejection by Israel of the Messiah, the rapture, the return of Christ, the millen...

Benjamin's land ended up being in the south by Judah and Jerusalem. Future history will reveal this was a blessing. ★ Support this podcast ★

There are a couple of interesting stories of the people of God advocating for themselves. If you respect those in authority and do it honorably it is ok to advocate for yourself. The answer is (almost) always no if you don't ask. ★ Support this podcast ★

In Joshua 15 and 16 we begin to see Israel not drive out the land as God commanded. We fast forward to see a glimpse of the future problems that result. May we today honor God by doing what is right in His eyes by the power of the Holy Spirit. ★ Support this podcast ★

Forty-five years earlier Caleb was faithful to God and God remembered his faithfulness and rewarded him. God is a rewarder to those who are faithful to Him. Live for the audience of one. ★ Support this podcast ★

David’s relationship with God was developed through trial. David saw God as exalted. How we view God and His Word is of critical importance. ★ Support this podcast ★

God had an assignment for Joshua to finish aloting the land to Israel. It was important this was done well while He was still alive. What does God have for you to complete in your family and/or church before your time is up? ★ Support this podcast ★

When God says He is going to do something he does it. Sometimes He makes us wait but He is faithful and He will do what He says He is going to do. Just as He began fulfilling the Abrahamic covenant and just as he brought about Jesus and the New Covenant, He said He is coming again and He will do it. ★ Support this podcast ★

I explain some reasons for the destruction of all the people or Canaan. Here are some links to read and consider other explanations. Ultimately, it is important to know a whole God who is love but certainly is not only love. Romans 11:22 (LSB) Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also w...

Some interesting history is given regarding the Gibeonites that God spared and also Gaza comes into the picture of scripture. ★ Support this podcast ★