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Luke records Paul’s testimony before Festus and Agrippa to explain the paradigm of conversion - that if God can save Paul he can save anyone! Also Paul displays his burning passion to share the gospel. The post Paul’s Testimony to Festus and Agrippa (Acts Sermon 62) appeared first on Two Journeys .

Jesus begins his public ministry by returning to Galilee in the anointing of the Spirit. He reveals his role as the Messiah, fulfilling Isaiah’s 700-year-old prophesy. The post Class in Luke: Jesus Begins His Public Ministry Anointed by the Spirit appeared first on Two Journeys .

Ezekiel 16 is an extended parable comparing God’s people to an adulterous wife who scorns her loving and lavishly generous husband (God) for pagan idols and lewdness. The post Class in Ezekiel: Adulterous Jerusalem is Unfaithful to God appeared first on Two Journeys .

Paul tells how his missionary calling has been his driving ambition, taking all his time, plans, and energy, reflecting God's eternal desire to win Gentiles to Christ. The post Romans Episode 43 | Paul’s Missionary Calling appeared first on Two Journeys .

God displays his divine providence in Paul’s trial by protecting his life from murderous threats and granting his appeal to Caesar. The post Paul’s Trial Before Festus (Acts Sermon 61) appeared first on Two Journeys .

God through Ezekiel paints a very clear picture of Israel’s wickedness and rebellion against him, and his justified wrath on the nation through the Babylonian invasion. The post The Wickedness of Israel and the Righteous Wrath of God appeared first on Two Journeys .

Satan tempts Jesus to put God to the test by leaping from a high place. Jesus sternly refuses, modeling obedience and trust in God. The devil leaves to try again later. The post Class in Luke: Jesus Refuses to Test God and Satan Flees appeared first on Two Journeys .

Idolatry made Jerusalem to be like a woody, useless vine. God warns that sin destroys people’s purpose, leading to death apart from salvation in Christ, the true vine. The post Class in Ezekiel: Sinful Jerusalem is Useless to God appeared first on Two Journeys .

Christ unites strong and weak believers in love. Romans 15:1–13 calls us to bear with one another and glorify God in gospel-centered unity. The post Romans Episode 42 | Christ Resolves Differences Between the Strong and the Weak appeared first on Two Journeys .

This text warns to all future generations of the utter folly, the eternal foolishness of spiritual procrastination. God calls everyone to repent and believe today. The post The Eternal Foolishness of Spiritual Procrastination (Acts Sermon 60) appeared first on Two Journeys .

Ezekiel 1 reveals Christ’s blazing glory and call to proclaim his Word—prophets foretell the gospel of salvation for all nations. The post The Transcendent Glory of Christ and Ezekiel’s Call to Prophesy appeared first on Two Journeys .

Satan tempts Jesus to doubt God’s word, feed himself, and worship the devil to gain the world. Jesus quotes Deuteronomy, defeats the temptations, and trusts God. The post Class in Luke: Jesus Defeats Doubt and the Devil with Deuteronomy appeared first on Two Journeys .

God warns rebellious Israel that their spiritual heroes cannot save them. He hints at a future Savior (Jesus) who can give them his perfect righteousness. The post Class in Ezekiel: Famous Heroes Unable to Save Israel, But Jesus Can appeared first on Two Journeys .

Paul addresses three vital gospel themes: gospel unity, gospel purity (that we do not violate our conscience and we don't sin), and gospel freedom or growing in maturity. The post Romans Episode 41 | Maintaining Unity in the Midst of Diversity appeared first on Two Journeys .

Paul stands trial before Felix, answering false charges with truth and faith, revealing courage, integrity, and the danger of delaying a response to Christ. The post Paul’s Trial Before Felix (Acts Sermon 59) appeared first on Two Journeys .

With God’s grace and the Holy Spirit, learn how to deal with your differences with appreciation and grace, and strive together against things that threaten your marriage. The post Dealing with Differences and Protecting Your Marriage appeared first on Two Journeys .

Andy discusses the importance of Jesus being descended from David. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, defeats the devil’s temptations in the wilderness with Scripture. The post Class in Luke: Jesus Son of David Defeats the Devil appeared first on Two Journeys .

Ezekiel warns against two types of false prophets: those who trust in self-effort (flimsy walls) for peace and women who ensnare the weak with witchcraft. The post Class in Ezekiel: False Prophets Erect Flimsy Whitewashed Walls appeared first on Two Journeys .

Explore Romans 14:1–12 on Christian unity, gospel freedom, and accepting others in disputable matters without judgment or division. The post Romans Episode 40 | Accepting One Another in Matters of Opinion appeared first on Two Journeys .

In Psalm 16 David predicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Messiah. In him, all believers share this hope to never be abandoned in death. The post God Will Not Abandon His Holy Ones to the Grave appeared first on Two Journeys .

To strengthen their marriage, couples commit to building together a relationship of love based on selflessness, sacrifice, and courage, for God’s glory and the other’s good. The post Build a Relationship of Love appeared first on Two Journeys .

Christ’s glory was displayed in his obedience to the Father, his knowledge, his protection of the disciples, his control of events, and his power over life and death. The post The Glories of Christ Displayed on the Darkest Day appeared first on Two Journeys .

John the Baptist predicts that the Messiah will baptize with the Holy Spirit to save or fire to judge. Jesus himself is baptized, a dove descends, and God commends. The post Class in Luke: The Baptisms of Jesus Christ appeared first on Two Journeys .

Ezekiel 12 shows the prophet acting out the imminent exile to Babylon by digging through the wall. He shows the terror of famine and upholds the glory of God’s name. The post Class in Ezekiel: Aspects of the Imminent Exile to Babylon Symbolized appeared first on Two Journeys .

Paul teaches how love for God and neighbor fulfills the two great commandments, growing in holiness by putting on Christ and serving with loving, active compassion. The post Romans Episode 39 | Love Fulfills God’s Law appeared first on Two Journeys .