God Has Spoken

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?

In this episode we are taking a look at often forgot story about a man named Abimelech, found in Judges 9. In this story this man tries to take on the role of a king over the people. However, there is a wise warning that comes from Abimelech’s brother, Jotham, about what it would look like if Abimelech became king. Through this story we learn what happens when someone out of selfishness decides to exalt themselves. We are left asking the question: am I the kind of person who humbly serves, or do I seek positions of authority that don’t belong to me?

In this episode we are looking at something Jesus said to his disciples in John 15. This final moment for Jesus and His disciples shows us what Christ’s expectation for us is when he leaves the earth. His encouragement had one central theme: Love. How we love our brethren can and will show Jesus how dedicated we are to following him. We are also taught to place our love for God and His people far above our love for self. Am I someone that loves the way that Jesus did?

In this episode we look at various examples in Scripture of people who stood firm in their faith, even though they felt alone. What we will learn is that often when we feel that loneliness, there are others we don’t know about. But in that isolation, I can learn a lot about myself and my level of commitment to God. Will I succumb to pity parties and self-loathing in these dark moments? Or will I learn to trust God more and lean on him for strength?

In this episode we are in Ezekiel 14 where 3 faithful men are used as an example for a faithless generation. Through these men’s lives we see how dedicated they were to saving others that were with them in situations where suffering was inevitable. What can I learn from them? And how can I imitate their faith and save others in my own generation?

In this episode we finish the book of Colossians and talk through the 4th chapter. Paul calls our attention to the devotion it takes to be a person of prayer. But then also demonstrates how close he was with many of the Colossian brethren despite having never been there. Am I as devoted in prayer as I ought to be, and do I form close bonds with other brethren in a spiritual and meaningful way?

In this episode we continue in the book of Colossians, as we pick up in chapter 3 we will discuss what it means for the word of Christ to dwell inside of us. In order for that to happen, there are certain habits and attitudes I need to leave behind since I have put off the old man. Only once that has happened can Christ work in me to grow into the new creature that is renewed according to the image of my creator. Am I willing to allow this transformation to take place?