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Episode #52: To Die Is Gain (Phil 1:21b)
Season 1, Ep. 52
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(Phil 1:21b)
As I write this, 2024 is half over. And do you know what the unrivaled highlight of this year has been for me? The answer might surprise you: it was the memorial service for my dear and precious mom. No, I was not happy to see her go. Far from it! It was a day of deep sadness and the most blubbery weeping that I have ever done in public. BUT, it was also a day of great celebration and joy. How could that be? How could a day of such bleakness be so triumphant? Only one reason: because for my mom, to live was Christ, and to die was gain. Her death was a great loss for me, but a glorious reunion for her -- a reunion that she had been looking forward to with all her heart. And it is a reunion that I am looking forward to as well.
And so did the Apostle Paul. Join me today as we ponder that together for a few moments...
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I'd love to hear from you! KevinMote@live.com.
Music: "Most Holy Place," by Doug Beiden. https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.
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Introducing Project Philippians
08:05||Season 1, Ep. 0Did you enjoy treasure hunts as a child? I certainly did. Which, perhaps, explains why I consider Bible study to be so captivating: it is an unending exploration of a spectacular treasure mine filled with the most breath-taking gems ever discovered. Join me in this introductory episode, as I explain why I am embarking on this journey, and why I'm so excited to to share it with you.Special Note: The music, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.
1. Episode #1: Two 'No's and a Go
18:16||Season 1, Ep. 1Today, our study of Philippians begins a detour into an entirely different book of the Bible as we examine the "who, what, why, and where" contextual background that will set the stage for Paul's ministry in Philippi.Main Passage: Acts 16:1-10The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.I would love to hear your thoughts and questions. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
2. Episode #2: Setting Foot in Philippi
19:57||Season 1, Ep. 2Join Paul and his companions as they bring the Gospel to Europe for the very first time and light a spark that will set western civilization on fire for over 2000 years. It all starts in a city called Philippi -- a city that has a fascinating history of its own: from massive gold mines to epic Roman battles, it's a city with a large and diverse population . . . including one spiritually thirsty lady who is about to become fhe first Christian convert on the European continent.Main Passage: Acts 16:11-15The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.Thoughts or questions about the podcast? Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
3. Episode #3: Eruption of Disruption
16:57||Season 1, Ep. 3In today's journey with Paul and the boys, we'll take a look at how ancient Greek mythology and demonic attacks threatened to disrupt the fledgling mission in Philippi. And along the way we'll be reminded of the devious schemes that the enemy still to this day uses to try to divert us from the Kingdom path.Main Passage: Acts 16:16-8The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.Thoughts or questions about the podcast? Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
4. Episode #4: The High Cost of the Gospel Mission
17:29||Season 1, Ep. 4In today's Western society, it's easy to take the existence of Christianity for granted. It's so woven into our culture that it's hard to imagine a world without it. But we forget that it came at great cost to those who planted its first seeds. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at some of the earliest opposition to the gospel, and I hope you will be inspired and sobered by the powerful testimony of two men who were willing to risk their lives to establish a church on a new continent.Main Passage: Acts 16:19-24The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.I would love to hear your thoughts and questions. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
5. Episode #5: Earth-Shaking Worship
15:06||Season 1, Ep. 5When your situation is dark and cold and painful and hopeless, where does your heart go? If you're like me, situations like that can tend to push us toward captivity. But there's another path available. Today, I'm reminded that my circumstances cannot dictate my mood, unless I allow them to. And the great privilege of every Christian is that we can defeat the powers of Darkness itself by bringing Light into blackened prisons and Joy into hopeless dungeons. And the great weapon that we have in this battle is Worship.Main Passage: Acts 16:25-26(cf. 2 Chron 20)~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.I would love to hear your thoughts and questions. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
6. Episode #6: Shaken and Awakened
15:27||Season 1, Ep. 6So often in our world, the aftermath of an earthquake can seem like nothing but a scene of destruction. But sometimes, our almighty God uses traumatic events to turn our lives upside down (or right side up). In today's episode, we get a front row seat to witness a hardened Roman warrior whose life and beliefs got thoroughly upended in a dramatic, middle-of-the-night encounter with the Gospel.Main passage: Acts 16:26-31~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
7. Episode #7: Unshackled
13:10||Season 1, Ep. 7There's nothing like the joy you see on the face of someone whose life has just been turned right side out. When God transforms a man, every aspect of his life gets painted with new colors. But sometimes, in this weary world, the paint on our own transformation can begin to fade and crack. If you find the colors on your soul growing dim today, perhaps what you need is to spend a few minutes leafing through the photo album of another man's first moments with Christ. In today's episode, we will do just that.Main passage: Acts 16:32-34~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
8. Episode #8: Apostolic Attitude
16:45||Season 1, Ep. 8Study a man under pressure or privilege and you will see what he is made of. The true character of a man is revealed both by troubles or triumph. The Apostle Paul claimed, later in his life, that he had "learned the secret of being content... whether living in plenty or in want" (Phil 4:12). In today's episode, we will have the opportunity to see what to make of that claim. Today we're going to watch Paul during his last hours in the city of Philippi, and as we do, we're going to get an unvarnished picture of what's really going on his mind and heart. And what you find there might actually surprise you.Main Passage: Acts 16:35-40~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.