Wake Before the Day

Like Jesus, our life should be filled with more than "gracious words" but with the very power of God! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

There's a saying that goes, "identity determines destiny". We see Luke making that point here with the genealogy of Jesus and as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. It's important to note the Holy Spirit and his role in this stage of God's saving work. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Today we're talking about Jesus humanity - something that often goes overlooked and not discussed. Jesus humanity + his relationship with the Holy Spirit has huge implications for us today as we too are led by the Holy Spirit. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Ask God to give you the awe and wonder needed to fully embrace the coming of Jesus! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Gentleness is powerful. It breaks down barriers. It disarms critics. Gentleness is a part of God's very character and it is who we become as we spend time with the Lord. When we walk with someone who has fallen into sin, we do so gently. We're called to encourage and empower not enable them. Let's unpack Galatians 6 as we live this passage out. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosange...

Jesus + ________ = Salvation is not only unbiblical it's exhausting! Galatians 5 talks about what freedom in Christ really looks like! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Be careful not to believe the lie that "following the rules" will save you. A godly life starts with what Christ has done not what you will do. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Let's talk about GRACE! Our daughter Kirbie joins in on this conversation as we unpack Galatians 3, grace and our identity as sons and daughters of God. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

A double life is exhausting. There is freedom in consistency! Be guided by the unchanging Word and Spirit of God. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

We join Paul in battling for the "true Gospel". Most of this debate occurs within the church and can get complicated at times. An understanding of biblical "grace" is crucial to understanding the "true Gospel". Let's dive into Galatians 1! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Jude is a dynamic and jam packed letter calling for believers to "contend for the faith"! This book might of well been written in 2020 as there are many similarities between his context and ours. Let's discuss the words of Jude and his encouragement to move from sensuality to sanctification! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

In this episode you'll get background into the context of John's letters. The discussion will also focus on imitating good not evil. Let's dive into 3 John! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

To no surprise the same issues that plagued the church in 2 John plague us today. A popular mantra today, "You choose what's true for you and I'll choose what's true for me!" Join us as we root our conversation on love, truth and tolerance in God's word.   @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

How we respond to God's commands reveals what we believe about God and his character. Do you rebel, recoil or rejoice at the words "obey" and "submit"? Our response reveals our heart. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

What does it mean to "test the spirits"? What would the world be like if we all lived like we were loved? These are some of the questions we address in episode #123. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

1 John 3 reminds us that God is the author of love and therefore the one who defines love. John continues to compare and contrast the kingdom of heaven with the kingdom of this world. One of the distinguishing marks of a believer is obedience to God and his word. Let's unpack what that means for us today. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

One of our greatest battles today is the lie of "self-salvation". If I ________ then God will bless me. Identify where this lie has taken root and replace it with truth! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Darkness rises, and light to meet it! ... eh wait that's Star Wars not the Bible! BUT the Bible has a lot to say about light and darkness. Jesus invites you today to walk in the light! One of the ways we experience life in the light is by confessing our sins, confession really is a gift! But if it is a gift why are we slow to identify and repent of our sins at times? @klarckorver @bobbiekorve...

Remember who God is and what God has done! Make every effort to live a godly life because the world will make a great effort tear you down! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Pastor Klarc surprises Bobbie with a game - see if you can guess who is quoted! HINT: The quotes are movie character's final words. 2 Peter contains Peter's final words right before his death. If you knew when you were going to die what would your final words be? @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Humility and authority were markers of Jesus and the early church's ministry. They should be descriptions of us today too! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

1 Peter 4 gives us a beautiful yet challenging reminder that trials and hardships are to be expected when following Jesus. The word to the church in Rome is a relevant word for us today. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Everybody likes to talk about "submission" right? Let's discuss this along with some other intense scripture from 1 Peter 3. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Let's unpack the "roll up your sleeves" mentality of 1 Peter 1! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Philemon encourages us to apply the grace of the Gospel into personal relationships especially when things are tense! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la