The After Easter Podcast

TEN: Tell the Truth Exodus 20:16 Main idea: God wants us to be honest. We must not lie to or about others (Exodus 20:16). We must not lie to ourselves (1 John 1:8). We must not lie to God (Exodus 20:7). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Bell...

TEN: Value Integrity Exodus 20:15 Main idea: God desires that we value integrity more than things. We must not be consumed by greed (Matthew 6:19-21). We must strive for integrity in all things (Ephesians 4:28). We must be accountable to God (Matthew 6:24). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbc...

TEN: Be Faithful Exodus 20:14 Main idea: Being faithful is a mark of godliness. We must be faithful in our affections (Matt. 5:27-28, 31-32). We must be faithful in our conversations (Matt. 15:18). We must be faithful in our associations (Matt. 5:29-30; Proverbs 5:8). We must be faithful in our actions (Matt. 5:27, 32). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www...

TEN: Cherish Life Exodus 20:13 Main idea: God instructs us to value all human life. We cherish life by respecting others (Matt 5:21-22, 46-47). We cherish life by protecting others (Luke 10:25-37; Matt. 5:43-45). We cherish life by loving others (Matt. 22:35-40). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://w...

TEN: With Honor Exodus 20:12 Main idea: We honor God with obedience to the Father, as Jesus did. The parent/child relationship is symbolic of the God/man relationship (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1). Honor is given in obedience (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:5). Obedience carries obligations of conduct (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:4-9). Obedience results in God’s promised blessings (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:2-3). To Respond: ht...

TEN: Keep It Holy Exodus 20:8-11 Main Idea: “Sabbath” means “rest.” Busyness is the enemy of rest (Exodus 20:8). Rest is a necessity for everyone (Exodus 20:9-10). Rest reminds us of who we are and who God is (Exodus 20:11). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First...

TEN: Raise Your Banner Exodus 20:7 Main idea: Those who claim to belong to God but do not live obediently misuse God’s name. We must not disrespect the name of the Lord. We must not misrepresent the name of the Lord. We must not unfaithfully take the name of the Lord. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: htt...

TEN: Put God First Exodus 20:4-6 Main idea: Nothing in our lives should come before our devotion to God. We must not worship the image of God, but God himself, in Spirit and in truth. * Images misrepresent God. * Worshiping images corrupts our knowledge of God. * We must worship God in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24). We must not put anything in the place of God in our lives. * We must not worship...

TEN: God, Your God Exodus 20:2-3; Leviticus 18:1-5 Main Idea: God has committed himself to us, so we should commit ourselves to God. The Lord is God (20:2). We must make God our Lord (20:3). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For...

The Trinity: Redemption Ephesians 1:3-14 Main idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in God’s salvific plan. The Father is the author of redemption (1:3-10). The Son is the mode of redemption (1:3-12). The Spirit is the power of redemption (1:13-14). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http:...

The Trinity: Incarnation Matthew 3:16-17 Main idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in the incarnation of Jesus. The Father is speaking (God directs) (3:17). The Son is submitting (3:16). The Spirit is moving (3:16). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.htm...

The Trinity: Creation Genesis 1:1-2; John 1:1-3 Main Idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in creation. The Father is the source of creation (Genesis 1:1). The Son is the means of creation (John 1:1-3). The Spirit is the presence of God in creation (Genesis 1:2). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html...

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The Arrived Messiah Matthew 3:1-17 Main Idea: The Messiah has arrived. What do we do now? We respond with repentance (3:1-3). We respond with baptism (3:4-12; Ezekiel 36:26–27). We respond with obedience (3:13-17). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Ch...

The Flight to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 Main Idea: The flight of Jesus’ family reveals God’s plan. Jesus was sent and guided by God (2:13-23). Jesus’ return from exile was a declaration of hope (2:17). Jesus was born to serve humanity, not rule over it (2:13-23). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.f...

The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 Main Idea: The visit of the Magi proclaims the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’s birth holds historical significance (2:1). Jesus was a new kind of king (2:2-8). Jesus was born to be a Savior for all (2:9-12). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/gi...

The Birth of Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Main idea: The birth of Christ had a divine objective. Jesus was born miraculously (1:18-20. 24-25). Jesus was born according to prophecy (1:22-23). Jesus was born with a purpose (1:21). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Bap...

The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17 Main idea: The birth of Christ was the fulfillment of prophecy. Christ’s birth is a turning point in history (1:1-17). Christ is the Messiah promised by the Old Testament (1:1). Christ has a verifiable pedigree (1:2-17). Christ’s birth was miraculous (1:16). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

Christian Living Hebrews 13:1-25 Main Idea: The Christian life is one of action. We must will to love (13:1-3). We must strive for purity (13:4-6). We must seek wisdom (13:7-16). We must listen to spiritual leaders (13:17). We must pray for one another (13:18-19). We must rely on God (13:20-25). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

The Christian Life Hebrews 12:18-29 Main idea: The Christian life is one of privilege and responsibility. We have an intimate relationship (12:18-24). We have an inseparable responsibility: obey (12:25). We have a merciful and just God (12:26-29). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechass...

The Need for Consistency Hebrews 12:12-17 Main idea: Consistency is in the Christian life is maintained through personal and social effort. The need for personal commitment (12:12-13). The need for communal support (12:14). The need for accountability (12:15-17). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://w...

The Need for Discipline Hebrews 12:1-11 Main idea: Discipline is essential for the Christian Life. Discipline results in stamina (12:1-3). Discipline comes through struggle (12:4-7). Discipline springs from love (12:7-11). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

The Faith of Those Before Us Hebrews 11:4-40 Main idea: God will be faithful to us as he has been to those before us. Live by faith (11:4-22). Walk by faith (11:23-28). Trust by faith (11:29). Achieve by faith (11:30-40). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Bap...

The Nature of Faith Hebrews 11:1-3 Main idea: Faith is the foundation of spiritual growth. Faith defines our reality (11:1) Faith is the source of all spiritual achievement (11:2) Faith is the means of understanding (11:3) To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

Endurance in Christ Hebrews 10:32-39 Main Idea: In Christ, we have the hope and strength to persevere. Remember God’s past faithfulness (10:32-34). Respond to God’s faithfulness in the present (10:35-39). * Respond with confidence. * Respond with endurance. * Respond with faith. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html T...