In their letter to Philemon, Paul and Timothy address the group of believers that gather at his house. They commend these (Philemon specifically) and tell them that they have "refreshed the hearts of the saints". In this episode I'll discuss how I think it would be good for that to be said of us as well.
1 Peter 1:15 instructs us to be holy as Yahweh is holy. Holy in all of our behavior and in our entire way of life, to be specific. How do we do that? what does it mean? Is it even attainable? Let's find out.
This episode discusses Yeshua's intriguing question to Bartimaeus in Luke chapter 18, the importance of attributing all that we have to the Father and culminates with the following question/challenge: Are we providing Yeshua enough rightful petitions and requests for Him to fulfill His present-day Mediator Messiah role and function?
How do we approach practically living in the reality that (if we are born from above) our bodies are now temples of the living Elohim Most High? I was prompted to approach a stranger a few days back, and talk to him about some... well... awkward topics. This episode shares that exchange.
We receive questions from people asking (in summary), "How do we do 'x' in this world, in its fallen state?" "How do we in any way live holy, free and unstained in this age?"
Well, there is an answer, but few want to hear it. We have been given parameters, boundaries... laws. We have been told. So, the REAL question is, are we really postured to do what requires for us to be a holy, royal priesthood, chosen nation people?
This episode discusses the REAL question.
In Micah chapter 7 we see the importance of Who we are talking about when we mention "God". In this age, the name "God" can mean a world of different things to different people. In this episode, I use this verse to briefly point out the biblical/historical importance of the God of the Bible being the "Elohim of our Yeshua."
Using Peter and John as our example (in Acts chapter 4) we will ask ourselves if we have seen and heard enough to compel us to rightly announce our personal testimony. The first-century Church looks so drastically different than the Church that you and I have inherited. Why?
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The short series wraps up asking how we know what clean even is. What is "doing good"? What is "evil"? We see in John chapter 13 Peter tell Yeshua to not only wash his feet, but his hands and head also - even after Yeshua declared him to be "clean."
Herein is a very encouraging word to us. No matter where we are, there is always more cleaning for us to tend to.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
This part discusses several other verses that speak of the importance of being found "clean." How do we know what is clean in the sight of Yahweh? How do we know what unclean is? Who decides? Is there anything for us to do now, since we're the "living temple"?
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
With John chapter 13 as our primary text, we'll attempt to rightly define what it means to be "completely clean" by the Messiah. How do we know what clean and unclean even are? Cleanliness and purification is of utmost importance throughout the entire Word of God. Why?
In this episode we'll briefly discuss Isaiah chapter 25, verse 1. Within it is a simple reminder for us to pattern our lives after, as we see Isaiah make several things clear, using only one verse. May you be encouraged by this prophets declaration!
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* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In this episode I continue to share my personal testimony of how what kept me in bondage for the majority of my life has been not just repaired but also redeemed.
How wonderful it is to be set free *and* then set to walk out the purpose of what we are created to do and be.
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* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
A few days ago I realized that there are some things in my life that have not just been merely repaired and healed, but actually redeemed unto their Creator-given purpose. This short series uses my personal testimony to demonstrate this simple, yet powerful principle.
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In this brief episode, we'll discuss an overview of where we've been as of late and where we might be heading next. Why do we do what we do here? What is our primary purpose and goal? Thank you for listening!
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In 1 Peter chapter 2 we're told of the purpose for which the Church has been called. So what is it? Do you know? "To patiently endure suffering for doing what is right."
May we be encouraged for verse 21 tells us that there has been One Who has gone before us! Yeshua Messiah, our One Example! We will look into the word used in this text for "example", and the principle therein.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
Next up we look at verses 17 through 28 of Act 10 where Peter makes it clear that his vision had nothing to do with animals but instead he stated "Yahweh has shown me not to call any *man* unholy and unclean."
When did Yahweh show Peter this? When he had the vision about unclean animals. So why have we been told this somehow meant we can eat whatever we want? We must study to show ourselves approved.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In this part we primarily read and discuss Acts 10:1-17 and how Peter was perplexed. Why? Because he *knew* that what the voice of the LORD was speaking to him contradicted Yahweh's commands from Leviticus.
In his wrestling, understanding begins to come. We can learn from Peter's confusion an important principle: in the waiting we too must also rightly weigh what we hear versus what we know Yahweh has commanded, as we strive to understand "perplexing" things that come to us.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The series concludes here as we solidify that Yahweh's Seventh Day Sabbath was established at Creation. Therefore, there is no "Christian Sabbath" on Sunday.
In this teaching we begin to ask, who are we really? Are we grafted into Israel, Yahweh's People, or not? Are we a set apart People remembering and keeping a set apart day holy or are we simply following traditions of men? All people truly desiring to be pleasing in the eyes of the LORD *must* answer this question.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The series is nearing a conclusion as this episode presents the greater introduction of more modern changes to/eradication of Seventh Day Sabbath, such as "Blue Laws" that demanded "true Christians" work on the seventh day and rest on Sunday (the "new LORD's Day").
We'll read MANY Scriptures in this episode specifically, in order to establish clearly that in order to be Yahweh's marked and holy People, we must not profane His Seventh-Day Holy Sabbath. Of course, we'll go on to biblically-define what it even means to "profane" something.
* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The series continues examining why men took it upon themselves to literally change the biblical Seventh Day Sabbath. We continue through the timeline of history to see that men replaced Yahweh's set apart day and created a new "Christian Sabbath."
Do you know why YOU keep so-called "Sunday Sabbath" and that it is not keeping the "Sabbath of Yahweh" holy (Fourth Commandment)? Or perhaps, you're a "Sabbath rest" person and NO day is sacred and distinct from another. Is this biblical? Let's find out.
