God Has Spoken

In this episode we are looking at the events surrounding Jesus’ arrest that leads to his death. Many around Jesus on that night become so frightened that they leave Jesus friendless and alone. When others threaten or mistreat me because of my association with Jesus how do I respond? Am I bold enough to stand by Jesus’ side? Or do I run away in embarrassment and fear?

In this episode we are looking at the Israelites in Numbers 21. In this chapter we see the impatience, frustration, and general angst that the children of Israel are feeling toward God while they wander in the wilderness. To no surprise, their unhappiness is seen in their complaints that they level against God. How do we compare to that generation of Israelites? Do we complain just as much and fail to show gratitude to God who provides so abundantly for us? Or are we thankful people who stop and give thanks in all things?

In this episode we are looking at 2 men that display their humility in both action and words. In Exodus 18 we see a reunion between Moses and his father-in-law Jethro. On multiple occasions we see them give God the credit he deserves when Israel succeeds, as well as we see them open to correction and feedback from God and others. Are we as humble as these men when it comes to our success, and as open to criticism when we are failing?

In this episode we are looking at Malachi 1. In this chapter God informs the priests and people that their worship is utterly useless to him. So much so that he tells them to just shut the doors to the temple. What were the people doing that warranted God to say this? And is my heart and worship so far removed from what God wants that he would say the same thing to me today?

In this episode we are in Psalm 142. In this prayer David teaches us how to be completely open and seen by God. Especially when we feel alone and there is no one else we can turn to. Through David’s example it forces us to ask ourselves a few questions. Do I open up to God completely and fully when I am overwhelmed? Do I seek comfort in things that won’t help me? And what should I do the next time I am surrounded by doubts and fears?

In this episode we are in Jeremiah 26.In this story, God’s prophet Jeremiah is instructed to deliver a hard message to God’s people in Jerusalem. However, they were not thrilled to hear the message from the Lord. How do we respond when we hear something from God’s word that is difficult to hear? Do we dismiss it? Or are we the kind of people that humble ourselves and repent?

In this episode we explore the idea from Jesus’ prayer in John 17 that his disciples remain in the world, but not be of the world. Thankfully, we have many examples in Scripture of godly people who showed us how to do this. Among those examples we will explore are Daniel and his 3 friends. What does it take to be in the world but not of the world?

In this episode we take a look at a city named Tyre. This biblical city located off of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea had judgment proclaimed on it in an interesting way. It took a few different world powers to bring about its destruction, but to no surprise, we see God’s hand over the whole thing. What can we learn from Biblical prophecies such as this? And do I really see that the same God is just as in control now as he was then?