Thrive: Deeper

We begin the episode with a behind the scenes look at the new Deeper Places video series coming very soon! http://www.thrivetoday.net.au/deeper-places-video-resource/ Then into Matthew chapter 14 where we see Jesus retreat from the coming persecution.... for now.....

After a heart felt apology from Matthew about DJ's Midnight Oil medley last week, our boys dive into Matthew chapter 13. Why did Jesus start using the power of the parable? parable /ˈparəb(ə)l/ noun a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. synonyms: allegory, moral story, moral tale, fable, lesson, exemplum; "the parable of the prodigal son" W...

Matthew and DJ cover the Gospel of Matthew chapters 11 & 12. Matthew just loves the band Midnight Oil song snippet played" "US Forces" 1982 "Beds Are Burning" 1987 "Blue Sky Mining" 1990 "Power and the Passion" 1983 "Forgetten Years" 1990 In Chapter 11 the boys talk about John the baptist "The Subversion of Our Expectations" Jesus' intimate Prayer Chapter 12 The Sabbath The Blasphemy of the Ho...

Matthew and DJ get raw and honest in the exploration of faith and Jesus as they continue through the gospel of Matthew. As this episode goes LIVE {end of May 2019} his band Sons Of Korah are playing concerts in NSW Australia. If you are around - go see Matt! https://sonsofkorah.com/events/

Matthew and DJ hurtle through the highlights of Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7: looking at what this Kingdom of Heaven is all about... 'Blessed are the poor in spirit’. Our Lord Christ being to raise an high and stately fabric of blessedness, lays the foundation of it low, in poverty of spirit. But all poverty is not blessed. I shall use a fourfold distinction." - Thomas Watson https://banneroftruth....

This week, [ Matthew Jacoby ], and [ DJ Paine ] go through chapters 3 and some of 4 of the Gospel of Matthew.

This week, [ Matthew Jacoby ], and [ DJ Paine ] cover the first couple of chapters of the Gospel of Matthew.

This week as Matthew and DJ wrap up the Proverbs topics, they get into the concept of Spiritual Disciplines.... there are lots of various lists and descriptions online and in books - here is a loose list that DJ found: List of Spiritual Disciplines Fasting Prayer  Reading the Bible  Studying the Bible Memorising the Bible Meditating on the Bible  Journaling  Learning  Simplicity Solitude Frugality...

Self discipline! Is it related at all to "Self Control" as a fruit of the Spirit?

Matthew and DJ start the episode talking about music. Matthew is loving the endless catalogue of ECM Records. https://www.ecmrecords.com/home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECM_Records DJ is thrilled with the new Kings Kaleidoscope album "ZEAL" https://www.kingskaleidoscope.com/ https://youtu.be/5ldbggv2zaQ Then our boys get down to business talking honestly about the journey of SELF DISCIPLINE. An...

We mention The Christian Calendar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_year Personal Conflicts. Bonus discusion: "Christians Like Us" SBS TV special. Watch it here . Read up on it here .

Proverbs and the "GREY AREAS" of christian living. one man's liberty is another man's stumbling block. Matthew and DJ mention these "arty" film makers: Michael Haneke Lars von Trier Andrey Zvyagintsev

On their 43rd episode Matthew and DJ get very conversational about the Proverbs and the Bible's concepts about making decisions and taking responsibility for them. But first- is DJ bragging on himself on how he surpised his wife Benita for her 40th birthday? And Nigel Lane has a question about the Psalms being included in the Thrive readins but then left out of the podcast?

Guidance in Proverbs. Matt and DJ start by talking about a movie they saw: Capernaum https://youtu.be/ULUo0048xZE

Speech in Proverbs

Work in the book of PROVERBS. Plus your questions.

Matthew and DJ start by talking about new work brewing for Matt's band Sons Of Korah Then they look at the questions: "There’s a lot of ‘my child’ / 'my sons' going on. Is this God talking to Solomon or is Solomon talking to someone? If it’s the latter, then who? - Meg Thompson "Today’s Thrive message being about generosity reminded me that being generous with money is one thing but being generous...

This week's podcast is probably one not suitable for the younger kids because as we head into Proverbs, the first few chapters dive right into Sex, Sexuality and right relationships. So Matthew overlays these truths with modern culture's Pornography Addiction. Matthew references the book " The Porn Myth " from Ignatius Press We recommend the christian ministry of Triple X Church: https://www.xxxch...

An Introduction to the book of PROVERBS. **NOTE - DJ makes a mistake right at the beginning and introduces this episode as "episode 36" - Sorry! He meant to say Episode 37. Thanks and sorry for any confusion. What is Wisdom? https://youtu.be/AzmYV8GNAIM

Part Two of our look at the history in the "Intertestamental Period" Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV) "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." We are expanding on "THE FULLNESS OF TIME"

Your Questions and then the trek into the period between the Old and New Testaments. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertestamental_period

Malachi. The last words written to the Jewish people before Jesus was born.

Joel. The META prophet.