Rooted Together

Peter and John heal a man in the Temple. The healing draws a large crowd and Peter and John seize the opportunity and share the gospel fulfilling the call of Jesus to be His witnesses. Will we be in awe of God today? Be in awe of the gospel!  #Acts #healing #newtestament #God 

What does it look like for the people of God to be filled with the Holy Spirit? It looks like a people, who are proclaiming the gospel, listening to and digging into the Word of God, devoting themselves to fellowship, and devoting themselves to prayer. Does this reflect your life? If so, continue to grow in Christ. If not, I implore you to reflect on this chapter and to reflect on the gospel. Thes...

How do you view the resurrected Jesus? Is he a means to establish your kingdom, or is Jesus the Savior of all who has commanded His people, bought by His blood, to grow His kingdom. Jesus has called all of his people to be his witnesses. No, he does not give you a suggestion, but says, "you will be" my witnesses. But Jesus does not ask us to do this in our power but in the power of the Holy Spirit...

What comes to mind when you think of the book of Acts? I think of, Spirit baptism, casting lots, tongues of fire, shipwrecks, snake bites, and many more exciting stories. But most of all I think of a mass movement of God through His people. I think of a movement of God that would turn the world upside down. A movement that would take scared, trembling fishermen and transform them into brave fisher...

Our spouse is to be a seal on our hearts. Only they have access. They are to be a seal on our arms so that others may see our love for our spouse. In this finale we see the main themes of the book revisited. We are to awaken love at the right time and we are to teach others to do the same. We are to do the same spiritually. Set God as a seal upon your heart. Seek Him exclusively. Love God and do n...

Our couple spends these two chapters reconciling from their fight. A godly reconciliation is not rushed through.  #journeyingthroughthescripture #marriage #love #oldtestament #songofsongs #Bible #God 

It happens. Conflict is much like Thanos, it's inevitable. It is not if conflict happens that is the mark of a good marriage, it is how the couple deal with conflict. In this chapter, our couple has a fight. Let's see how they handle conflict. Instagram: Journeying through Scripture  #conflict #marriage #love #oldtestament #God #grace #repentance

The biblical idea of sex is grounded in the context of marriage. Our couple has made it to the wedding night. All of their passion and arousal is now in the right context. To use the language of this chapter, they are in the garden and are enjoying the fruits.  #love #christian #god #oldtestament #songofsongs

Our marriages and weddings should be reflections of our hope in the gospel.  #gospel #bible #oldtestament #god #songofsongs #love

A mature love seeks after the right person at the right time.  #marriage #love #songofsongs #oldtestament #bible

Godly love matures, grows, and deepens as the relationship endures different seasons of life. So too does our relationship with God.  #bible #God #oldtestament #songofsongs

Pleasing, godly love is stable, secure, and it is refreshing and sustaining. Lastly, it acts at the appropriate time and context.  #love #songofsolomon #bible #oldtestament

In the episode, we see that godly love is expressive, passionate, and secure. Our love for our spouse should also reflect our love for God as it is to be expressive and passionate as well as secure in Christ.   #love #relationships #songofsongs #oldtestament #bible #god 

The Song of Songs is an often ignored book. This is will mark the first time that I have read through this book. I look forward to what God will say as we seek to understand how godly relationships look like and how our own relationship with God should look like. I will also be introducing the interpretive tool I will be using through the book.  #songofsongs #oldtestament #bible #god #relatio...

It's time to reflect on 2020, the good, the bad, and how great our God is.   #yearinreview #2020 #podcast #bible #God #Jesus 

Nehemiah concludes with a longing for true spiritual cleansing. We see that the people of Judah have once again fallen into sin. We also find ourselves with unholy alliances and allowing people who are outside of the kingdom of God to influence our worship. Nehemiah is a shadow of a greater cleansing and a need for hope beyond human effort. We need a Savior that is both God and man! We need Jesus!...

People often ask, if there is any grace in the Old Testament. My response is always, it's everywhere if you've read it. In chapter 9 Nehemiah summarizes the grace of God throughout the Old Testament narrative. Two things become apparent: One, God is beyond gracious. Two, we are sinners even in light of God's grace.  #oldtestament #nehemiah #bible 

God's word is a balm to our aching hearts. In this chapter, we look at the beauty and importance of reading the Bible!  #OldTestament #Nehemiah #bible 

I love the Christmas song Silent Night, but I have to ask, was it, though? We will explore the shepherds' account and ask if it was a silent night or a night full of glorifying and praising God and what that says about our worship around Christmas! #advent #Christmas #podcast #silentnight

Nehemiah now faces something we all face, opposition, and obstacles in life and ministry. Listen and read as Nehemiah responses to internal opposition and external opposition. 

Listen as we prepare our hearts for Christmas this Advent season. Set your heart on Christ!  #advent #Christmas 

The people of Judah are struggling to keep rebuilding as they endure mockery, jeering, and threats of violence. What will we do and how do we respond when we face the same thing? 

Nehemiah displays a lifestyle of prayer as he approaching the king with what God has laid on his heart to do. 

Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1 is the result of time spent in the Word of God. 

Listen as we wrap up the book of Ezra. We revisit themes like Mighty worldly leaders bow to God's will, Opposition can't withstand the wave of God's will, Sin cannot frustrate God, He leads his people to repentance, and God will win, no God has won!