http://myconnectedchurch.comenChristianityCopyright Connected Churchhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/91edb61ecce71d2d2747add7450abc6c.jpghttp://myconnectedchurch.comSun, 16 Jul 2023 11:30:01 +0000Connected ChurchConnected Churchfeeds@spreaker.comConnected Church bible study from November 19, 2020cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/connected-conversations-themes-from-the-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52684828Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:17:55 +0000Connected Church1837biblestudy,connected,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,paulclean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-titus-2-2-23https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52623146Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:35:27 +0000Connected Church3609biblestudy,connected,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,jesuspodcast,paul,podcast,titusclean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-philippians-2-1-12-23a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

#faith #connected #connectedchurch #biblestudy #epistles #Paul #Philippians]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52424184Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:59:52 +0000Connected ChurchLet each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. 5 Let the same mind be in you that was[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2&version=AMP;NRSVA#fen-NRSVA-29380a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he...a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

#faith #connected #connectedchurch #biblestudy #epistles #Paul #Philippians]]>1804clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-ephesians-1-12-9-22#faith #connected #connectedchurch #biblestudy #epistles #Paul #Ephesians]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52138785Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:56:09 +0000Connected ChurchAn introduction to Paul's letter to the believers in Ephesus as well as some commentary on Chapter 1. #faith #connected #connectedchurch #biblestudy #epistles #Paul #Ephesians#faith #connected #connectedchurch #biblestudy #epistles #Paul #Ephesians]]>2002clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-colossians-2-12-1-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52074038Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:29:13 +0000Connected Church1815biblestudy,colossians,connected,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,paulclean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-romans-15-16-11-17-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51935421Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:36:39 +0000Connected Church2079apostle,biblestudy,church,connected,epistle,paul,romansclean33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-romans-12-11-10-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51874922Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:16:08 +0000Connected Church2461apostlepaul,biblestudy,connected,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,romansclean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-romans-7-10-27-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51710007Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:34:41 +0000Connected Church1038apostlepaul,church,connected,faith,righteousness,romans,sinnature,thelawclean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-romans-4-10-22-2216 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness[b] of Sarah's womb.20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone,24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord,25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51656636Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:09:33 +0000Connected Church13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith.14 For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is...16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness[b] of Sarah's womb.20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone,24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord,25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.]]>1613church,community,connected,epistles,faith,paul,righteousness,romansclean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-2-corinthians-13-9-29-2213 This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”[a]2 I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others,3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.4 For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.
5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?6 And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.7 Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed.8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
Final Greetings
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.13 All God’s people here send their greetings.
14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51422758Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:51:57 +0000Connected ChurchFinal Warnings 13 This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”[a]2 I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I...13 This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”[a]2 I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others,3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.4 For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.
5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?6 And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.7 Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed.8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
Final Greetings
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.13 All God’s people here send their greetings.
14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.]]>1843apostle,bible,church,connected,corinthians,faith,paul,studyclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-2-corinthians-10-9-22-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51351830Fri, 23 Sep 2022 02:57:54 +0000Connected Church1445apostlepaul,church,confidence,connected,corinthians,eden,faith,godlinessclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-2-corinthians-7-9-15-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51263254Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:00:02 +0000Connected ChurchSorrow is not bad if it brings someone to a place of repentance. At the time that Paul wrote the letter of tears he felt bad, however, now having seen the effect it had he is not sorry because his pain induce sorrow in the Corinthians that led them to...1517blessings,church,connected,corinthians,faith,paul,repentance,sorrowclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-2-corinthians-4-and-5-9-8-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51192553Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:53:48 +0000Connected Church2355apostle,christ,church,connected,corinthians,faith,jesus,paul,reconciliationclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-1-corinthians-13-14-8-25-22Is it the word Paul uses Here For Love is agape it's the Greek translation of the Aramaic word rahma that Jesus used to describe love. Paul is using a word that the gospel writers use based on the actions they saw Jesus Take in his ministry and teachings love was not necessarily a word that was defined in a dictionary as much as it was something they saw Jesus live out and so when Paul refers to love in this chapter he's referring to the kind of love and action that was demonstrated by Christ. There's a lot of beautiful expression here but I think the most important takeaway is that love has the capacity to surpass present circumstance when we embody the life and teachings of Christ. Jesus did not live a comfortable existence on purpose which is not to say that you and I need to take a vow of poverty or chastity or put ourselves in intentionally awkward or challenging situations it does however mean that we do not run from those circumstances because love has granted us the capacity to overcome present circumstances because in those circumstances we more identify with the teachings of our Messiah. Christ intentionally sought out those who could not repay his generosity and would constantly take up the case and the cause of the marginalized and the disenfranchised and those of us that choose to pursue this work here at Connected Church sign up for a life devoted to empowering the marginalized the disenfranchised and the impoverished in our communities because those are the individuals who put us in the position to best emulate the love of Christ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51043513Fri, 26 Aug 2022 22:08:36 +0000Connected ChurchI feel like there are very few weddings that take place in the US that don't include some reading from this chapter. I don't want to gloss over this. I think it is important to reflect on the this "Love never fails." Such a loaded expression Is it...Is it the word Paul uses Here For Love is agape it's the Greek translation of the Aramaic word rahma that Jesus used to describe love. Paul is using a word that the gospel writers use based on the actions they saw Jesus Take in his ministry and teachings love was not necessarily a word that was defined in a dictionary as much as it was something they saw Jesus live out and so when Paul refers to love in this chapter he's referring to the kind of love and action that was demonstrated by Christ. There's a lot of beautiful expression here but I think the most important takeaway is that love has the capacity to surpass present circumstance when we embody the life and teachings of Christ. Jesus did not live a comfortable existence on purpose which is not to say that you and I need to take a vow of poverty or chastity or put ourselves in intentionally awkward or challenging situations it does however mean that we do not run from those circumstances because love has granted us the capacity to overcome present circumstances because in those circumstances we more identify with the teachings of our Messiah. Christ intentionally sought out those who could not repay his generosity and would constantly take up the case and the cause of the marginalized and the disenfranchised and those of us that choose to pursue this work here at Connected Church sign up for a life devoted to empowering the marginalized the disenfranchised and the impoverished in our communities because those are the individuals who put us in the position to best emulate the love of Christ.]]>3616aspostlepaul,church,connected,corinthians,faith,gifts,love,podcast,spiritual,spiritualgiftsclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-1-corinthians-10-8-18-2223 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”[f]
27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50984769Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:57:23 +0000Connected ChurchThe Believer’s Freedom 23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 25 Eat anything...23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”[f]
27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.]]>16451corinthians,believers,bible,church,connected,faith,freedom,studyclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-1-corinthians-5-6-7-28-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50732927Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:00:03 +0000Connected Church2073apostle,church,connected,corinthians,faith,holy,immorality,paul,sexual,spirit,templeclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-1-corinthians-chap-2-7-21-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50672093Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:48:33 +0000Connected ChurchReview of 1 Corinthians Chapter 21606church,connected,corinthians,epistles,faith,paul,spiritclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-galatians-chap-3-7-8-22

NT Wright on the Book of Galatians and Ethnic Identity, 14:02 min - "pahee-dag-o-gos" (a tutor i.e. a guardian and guide of boys. Among the Greeks and the Romans the name was applied to trustworthy slaves who were charged with the duty of supervising the life and morals of boys belonging to the better class. The boys were not allowed so much as to step out of the house without them before arriving at the age of manhood.) - booster rocket analogy - Galatians 3:24]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50514527Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:07:47 +0000Connected ChurchHow did the Spirit come to any of us. This is an important introspective question. What did any of us do earn the gift of the Spirit. What works did you perform to get the Spirit and are you still performing those works to keep the Spirit? Because if...

NT Wright on the Book of Galatians and Ethnic Identity, 14:02 min - "pahee-dag-o-gos" (a tutor i.e. a guardian and guide of boys. Among the Greeks and the Romans the name was applied to trustworthy slaves who were charged with the duty of supervising the life and morals of boys belonging to the better class. The boys were not allowed so much as to step out of the house without them before arriving at the age of manhood.) - booster rocket analogy - Galatians 3:24]]>1616biblestudy,church,connected,epistle,faith,galatians,ntwright,paulclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-galatians-chap1-6-30-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50429807Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:05:26 +0000Connected ChurchSo from this introduction from this opening statement we already get a flavor in a feel for what call is having to address and the work that's before him for additional context and we'll get to it more and more throughout the letter what was important...1657accountability,church,connected,epistles,faith,galatians,jesus,leaders,paulclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-2-thessalonians-6-23-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50313755Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:59:46 +0000Connected ChurchIn the same way that Paul's greeting is the exact same as the first letter you will notice Paul's benediction is the exact same as the first letter as well. This time however Paul goes on to exhort the new believers to avoid idle individuals. In this...1605apostle,bible,church,connected,epistles,faith,paul,rotten,studyclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-1-thessalonians-6-16-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50231400Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:06:37 +0000Connected ChurchAt the end of this, the first of Paul's letter to Thessalonica, Paul encourages the believers to keep the faith and understand what happens as it pertains to Christ's return.1768apostle,biblestudy,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,paul,thessaloniansclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-an-intro-to-paul-6-9-22
"Wright: There are two things which are in hindsight, apparently intention. And when I've talked to Jewish friends about these, I think they are both still in a kind of tension in the modern world as well. One is the sense of the people of Israel, the Jewish people, being designed by God to be distinct from the rest of the world, and to be God's special people, the ones who have a special closeness to God have to maintain that.
Then, in the Second Temple period after Ezra and Nehemiah, on through to the time of Jesus, the zealous Jews like Saul of Tarsus - that's the word he uses of himself. He says, "I was exceedingly zealous for the traditions of our fathers" - they are looking back to the great traditions of zeal to people like Elijah and Phineas and Elijah in 1 Kings, and Phineas in the book of Numbers, and saying, "That's what it means to be a zealous Jew."
When Israel is going to the bad, worshiping the Baal or whatever it is, then somebody has to step in and do what's necessary to purge the evil from Israel. So you have that great biblical tradition which is what inspired the Maccabees. If you read 1 Maccabees 2, great speech in there about what you now have to do granted the wicked Syrians who are coming to take over and they want to stop us all being loyal Jews. So that's clearly where Saul of Tarsus came from. That's historically a puzzle." NT Wright, Bible Project Podcast

https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series-gospel-p9-acts-e5-nt-wright-interview-getting-know-apostle-paul/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50150000Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:05:48 +0000Connected ChurchPaul is from the city of Tarsus, which was multi-cultural, multi-ethic and there was likely very little separation between Jews and Gentiles which is an important detail because Jews, particularly Pharisees, were zealous about remaining distinct and a...
"Wright: There are two things which are in hindsight, apparently intention. And when I've talked to Jewish friends about these, I think they are both still in a kind of tension in the modern world as well. One is the sense of the people of Israel, the Jewish people, being designed by God to be distinct from the rest of the world, and to be God's special people, the ones who have a special closeness to God have to maintain that.
Then, in the Second Temple period after Ezra and Nehemiah, on through to the time of Jesus, the zealous Jews like Saul of Tarsus - that's the word he uses of himself. He says, "I was exceedingly zealous for the traditions of our fathers" - they are looking back to the great traditions of zeal to people like Elijah and Phineas and Elijah in 1 Kings, and Phineas in the book of Numbers, and saying, "That's what it means to be a zealous Jew."
When Israel is going to the bad, worshiping the Baal or whatever it is, then somebody has to step in and do what's necessary to purge the evil from Israel. So you have that great biblical tradition which is what inspired the Maccabees. If you read 1 Maccabees 2, great speech in there about what you now have to do granted the wicked Syrians who are coming to take over and they want to stop us all being loyal Jews. So that's clearly where Saul of Tarsus came from. That's historically a puzzle." NT Wright, Bible Project Podcast

https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series-gospel-p9-acts-e5-nt-wright-interview-getting-know-apostle-paul/]]>2320apostle,connectedchurch,epistles,faith,jesus,paul,tarsusclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-what-do-we-have-against-womeImmigration, especially by Catholics and nonwhites, was increasing, while birth rates among white native-born Protestants were declining. (Unlike the typical abortion patient of today, that of the nineteenth century was a middle- or upper-class white married woman.) Would the West "be filled by our own children or by those of aliens?" the physician and anti-abortion leader Horatio R. Storer asked in 1868. "This is a question our women must answer; upon their loins depends the future destiny of the nation."
Nonetheless, having achieved their legal goal, many doctors—including prominent members of the AMA—went right on providing abortions.
Thus in an 1888 exposé undercover reporters for the Chicago Times obtained an abortion referral from no less a personage than the head of the Chicago Medical Society. (He claimed he was conducting his own investigation.) Unless a woman died, doctors were rarely arrested and even more rarely convicted. Even midwives—whom doctors continued to try to drive out of business by portraying them, unfairly, as dangerous abortion quacks—practiced largely unmolested.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1997/05/abortion-in-american-history/376851/

Prior to the civil war abortions are broadly legal and manage entirely by women as nearly all reproductive healthcare in the country is managed by women in the form of midwives. Two led to the criminalizing of abortion, civil war in which white women were charged with traveling to the north, south, east and west of the country to have more babies in order to combat the "browning" of the US and in 1847 a group of white men founded the american medical association,

John Yang, PBS News Hour: In 1847, a group of white men formed the American Medical Association. They pushed for laws to make abortion illegal in an effort to put midwives like Madame Restell out of business. The effort to outlaw abortion was also driven by a growing fear of foreign nonwhite immigration and declining birth rates among white Protestants.

Michele Goodwin Author, "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood":
It was deeply racial, tying into the fact that the nation was soon to be at war and that there were tensions that were already building, with abolitionists saying, these are horrible things that we see taking place in the antebellum South. And so they connected a racist impact to that too, saying that white women needed to use their loins and go north, south, east and west because of the potential browning of America.
• Jennifer Holland, University of Oklahoma: In the mid-'60s, you have this reform movement grow up. And clergy were really outspoken in this particular reform movement. And it's this group of clergy from all different denominations, Jewish, Protestant. And they counseled women about abortion, and helped them seek abortions, and not only that, but then the clergy would testify about their actions in the state legislatures. So they were openly breaking the law.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/exploring-the-complicated-history-of-abortion-in-the-united-states]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49868389Fri, 20 May 2022 02:13:10 +0000Connected ChurchThe American Medical Association's crusade against abortion was partly a professional move, to establish the supremacy of "regular" physicians over midwives and homeopaths. Immigration, especially by Catholics and nonwhites, was increasing, while...Immigration, especially by Catholics and nonwhites, was increasing, while birth rates among white native-born Protestants were declining. (Unlike the typical abortion patient of today, that of the nineteenth century was a middle- or upper-class white married woman.) Would the West "be filled by our own children or by those of aliens?" the physician and anti-abortion leader Horatio R. Storer asked in 1868. "This is a question our women must answer; upon their loins depends the future destiny of the nation."
Nonetheless, having achieved their legal goal, many doctors—including prominent members of the AMA—went right on providing abortions.
Thus in an 1888 exposé undercover reporters for the Chicago Times obtained an abortion referral from no less a personage than the head of the Chicago Medical Society. (He claimed he was conducting his own investigation.) Unless a woman died, doctors were rarely arrested and even more rarely convicted. Even midwives—whom doctors continued to try to drive out of business by portraying them, unfairly, as dangerous abortion quacks—practiced largely unmolested.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1997/05/abortion-in-american-history/376851/

Prior to the civil war abortions are broadly legal and manage entirely by women as nearly all reproductive healthcare in the country is managed by women in the form of midwives. Two led to the criminalizing of abortion, civil war in which white women were charged with traveling to the north, south, east and west of the country to have more babies in order to combat the "browning" of the US and in 1847 a group of white men founded the american medical association,

John Yang, PBS News Hour: In 1847, a group of white men formed the American Medical Association. They pushed for laws to make abortion illegal in an effort to put midwives like Madame Restell out of business. The effort to outlaw abortion was also driven by a growing fear of foreign nonwhite immigration and declining birth rates among white Protestants.

Michele Goodwin Author, "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood":
It was deeply racial, tying into the fact that the nation was soon to be at war and that there were tensions that were already building, with abolitionists saying, these are horrible things that we see taking place in the antebellum South. And so they connected a racist impact to that too, saying that white women needed to use their loins and go north, south, east and west because of the potential browning of America.
• Jennifer Holland, University of Oklahoma: In the mid-'60s, you have this reform movement grow up. And clergy were really outspoken in this particular reform movement. And it's this group of clergy from all different denominations, Jewish, Protestant. And they counseled women about abortion, and helped them seek abortions, and not only that, but then the clergy would testify about their actions in the state legislatures. So they were openly breaking the law.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/exploring-the-complicated-history-of-abortion-in-the-united-states]]>3126abortion,biblestudy,connectedchurch,court,empower,faith,feminist,god,holymother,womenclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-5-12-22-make-it-official_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49781373Fri, 13 May 2022 02:00:40 +0000Connected ChurchThirty-one years ago I was called to be a pastor by God. I was officially installed as a pastor this past Saturday. I had a calling before it was official and I would serve in my calling without the ceremony but making it official adds power and favor...2678calling,discipleship,faith,faithatwork,itsofficial,jesus,midweekmotivation,ministry,pastorclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-callified-not-qualified-5-5-1 Samuel 13: 6 - 14
6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were hard pressed), the people hid themselves in caves and in holes and in rocks and in tombs and in cisterns,7 and some Hebrews crossed the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him.9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering.10 As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. And Saul went out to meet him and greet him.11 Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattering from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines had mustered at Michmash,12 I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering.”13 And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.14 But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince[b] over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”

David eats the bread of the presence
1 Samuel 21: 1 - 6
Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech came to meet David, trembling, and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?”2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has charged me with a matter and said to me, ‘Let no one know anything of the matter about which I send you, and with which I have charged you.’ I have made an appointment with the young men for such and such a place.3 Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever is here.”4 And the priest answered David, “I have no common bread on hand, but there is holy bread—if the young men have kept themselves from women.”5 And David answered the priest, “Truly women have been kept from us as always when I go on an expedition. The vessels of the young men are holy even when it is an ordinary journey. How much more today will their vessels be holy?”6 So the priest gave him the holy bread, for there was no bread there but the bread of the Presence, which is removed from before the Lord, to be replaced by hot bread on the day it is taken away.

David puts on the ephod to inquire of God as to how they proceed and God honors him
1 Samuel 30: 3 - 9
3 And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.4 Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep.5 David's two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.6 And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul,[b] each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.8 And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”9 So David set out, and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed.

Both were in the position of kings, but only was fit the role in its entirety.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49684240Fri, 06 May 2022 01:24:48 +0000Connected ChurchSaul tried to take on the role of priest and make sacrifices to God before a pending battle and was cursed as a result 1 Samuel 13: 6 - 14 6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were hard pressed), the people hid...1 Samuel 13: 6 - 14
6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were hard pressed), the people hid themselves in caves and in holes and in rocks and in tombs and in cisterns,7 and some Hebrews crossed the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him.9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering.10 As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. And Saul went out to meet him and greet him.11 Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattering from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines had mustered at Michmash,12 I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering.”13 And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.14 But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince[b] over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”

David eats the bread of the presence
1 Samuel 21: 1 - 6
Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech came to meet David, trembling, and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?”2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has charged me with a matter and said to me, ‘Let no one know anything of the matter about which I send you, and with which I have charged you.’ I have made an appointment with the young men for such and such a place.3 Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever is here.”4 And the priest answered David, “I have no common bread on hand, but there is holy bread—if the young men have kept themselves from women.”5 And David answered the priest, “Truly women have been kept from us as always when I go on an expedition. The vessels of the young men are holy even when it is an ordinary journey. How much more today will their vessels be holy?”6 So the priest gave him the holy bread, for there was no bread there but the bread of the Presence, which is removed from before the Lord, to be replaced by hot bread on the day it is taken away.

David puts on the ephod to inquire of God as to how they proceed and God honors him
1 Samuel 30: 3 - 9
3 And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.4 Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep.5 David's two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.6 And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul,[b] each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.8 And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”9 So David set out, and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed.

Both were in the position of kings, but only was fit the...]]>2360callified,church,connected,david,faith,king,qualifications,saulclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-acts-part-3-3-31-22Saul attacks the church
The young Sanhedrin, Saul was consenting in Stephen’s death, he may not have thrown a stone, but he might as well have. Around this time, largely due to the apostles teaching, there was a great persecution of the church and many scattered abroad throughout the region except for the apostles. And Saul persecuted the church greatly, in particular he would go house to house dragging them away to prison or other forms of punishment (verses 2-3).

Phillip preaches about Jesus in Samaria, Simon the magician accepts Christ
Verses 5-13 tell of the exploits of the Phillip and his ministry. Many were healed and brought to Christ through his ministry he also saved many who were cursed by a sorcerer and even freed the sorcerer, whose name was Simon and Simon joined Phillip in his works to see more miracles. Words is sent to Peter and John of what Phillip did in Samaria. Peter and John lay hands on those that were baptized so that they would receive the Holy Ghost.

Phillip ministers to the Ethiopian official
Simon being unlearned sees Peter and John laying hands on others and they receive the Holy Ghost and he wants to purchase that power thinking it is something he can pay for. Peter quickly rebukes him for his thoughts (verses 18-24). The chapter ends in verses 28-39 with Phillip being called by an angel to go minister to the Ethiopian Eunuch. The eunuch is reading the word, Phillip expounds on the word and teach the eunuch the gospel and immediately the eunuch gets baptized. I want my teaching to be this effective. Furthermore the eunuch goes away rejoicing because he understood what Phillip taught him and the Holy Ghost catches Peter away and teleports him to away to another location.

Chapter 9
Saul's conversion
Verses 1-6 Saul prepares to set out to Damascus to get permission from the High Priest to send out letters from Damascus to the Synagogues throughout Jerusalem stating that anyone caught teaching or supporting the doctrine of the disciples of Jesus Christ will be bound and brought to Damascus. On his way to Damascus Saul encounters the Spirit of Jesus that inquires as to why Saul was persecuting his people. Ironically Saul had no answer, however he did inquire of the Lord Jesus as to what he would have Saul do. Verses 7-9 following the encounter Saul is left blinded by the light for three days and during that time he did not eat or drink. Verses 10 -12 God calls to a man named Ananias to go into the street and go to the house where God has sent Saul and God will us Ananias to restore Saul’s sight. Verses 13-16 there is a brief back and forth between Ananias and God, Ananias question God considering all the wrong that Saul has done and God tells Ananias that he has a job for Saul to do. With that Ananias goes to lay hands on Saul.

Saul proclaims Jesus in the synagogues
Verses 17-22 When Ananiahs laid hands on Saul to restore his sight and give him the Holy Ghost. After Saul’s sight was restored he ate something to get his strength up, he was baptized and immediately went into the temple preaching that Jesus Christ is God’s son. Many Jews were confused because this was the same man that came to Damascus to get permission to bring all those he found doing what he is currently doing to the temple at Damascus. It was not long before the Jews were trying to plan ways to kill Saul.

Saul escapes Damascus and goes to Jerusalem
The disciples that were with him help Saul escape the city to avoid death. He travels to Jerusalem to join the disciples there and initially they are scared to receive him, but Barnabas takes him to the apostles to declare the works of the Lord. Now that Saul was not persecuting the church it could grow and prosper (verse 31).

Aeneas is healed and Dorcas is resurrected
The chapter ends with Peter performing two miracles in verses 33-43. He first heals a man that had been sick with Palsy for eight years. Lastly he raised a woman from the dead in Joppa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49276310Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:52:55 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 8 Saul attacks the church The young Sanhedrin, Saul was consenting in Stephen’s death, he may not have thrown a stone, but he might as well have. Around this time, largely due to the apostles teaching, there was a great persecution of the...Saul attacks the church
The young Sanhedrin, Saul was consenting in Stephen’s death, he may not have thrown a stone, but he might as well have. Around this time, largely due to the apostles teaching, there was a great persecution of the church and many scattered abroad throughout the region except for the apostles. And Saul persecuted the church greatly, in particular he would go house to house dragging them away to prison or other forms of punishment (verses 2-3).

Phillip preaches about Jesus in Samaria, Simon the magician accepts Christ
Verses 5-13 tell of the exploits of the Phillip and his ministry. Many were healed and brought to Christ through his ministry he also saved many who were cursed by a sorcerer and even freed the sorcerer, whose name was Simon and Simon joined Phillip in his works to see more miracles. Words is sent to Peter and John of what Phillip did in Samaria. Peter and John lay hands on those that were baptized so that they would receive the Holy Ghost.

Phillip ministers to the Ethiopian official
Simon being unlearned sees Peter and John laying hands on others and they receive the Holy Ghost and he wants to purchase that power thinking it is something he can pay for. Peter quickly rebukes him for his thoughts (verses 18-24). The chapter ends in verses 28-39 with Phillip being called by an angel to go minister to the Ethiopian Eunuch. The eunuch is reading the word, Phillip expounds on the word and teach the eunuch the gospel and immediately the eunuch gets baptized. I want my teaching to be this effective. Furthermore the eunuch goes away rejoicing because he understood what Phillip taught him and the Holy Ghost catches Peter away and teleports him to away to another location.

Chapter 9
Saul's conversion
Verses 1-6 Saul prepares to set out to Damascus to get permission from the High Priest to send out letters from Damascus to the Synagogues throughout Jerusalem stating that anyone caught teaching or supporting the doctrine of the disciples of Jesus Christ will be bound and brought to Damascus. On his way to Damascus Saul encounters the Spirit of Jesus that inquires as to why Saul was persecuting his people. Ironically Saul had no answer, however he did inquire of the Lord Jesus as to what he would have Saul do. Verses 7-9 following the encounter Saul is left blinded by the light for three days and during that time he did not eat or drink. Verses 10 -12 God calls to a man named Ananias to go into the street and go to the house where God has sent Saul and God will us Ananias to restore Saul’s sight. Verses 13-16 there is a brief back and forth between Ananias and God, Ananias question God considering all the wrong that Saul has done and God tells Ananias that he has a job for Saul to do. With that Ananias goes to lay hands on Saul.

Saul proclaims Jesus in the synagogues
Verses 17-22 When Ananiahs laid hands on Saul to restore his sight and give him the Holy Ghost. After Saul’s sight was restored he ate something to get his strength up, he was baptized and immediately went into the temple preaching that Jesus Christ is God’s son. Many Jews were confused because this was the same man that came to Damascus to get permission to bring all those he found doing what he is currently doing to the temple at Damascus. It was not long before the Jews were trying to plan ways to kill Saul.

Saul escapes Damascus and goes to Jerusalem
The disciples that were with him help Saul escape the city to avoid death. He travels to Jerusalem to join the disciples there and initially they are scared to receive him, but Barnabas takes him to the apostles to declare the works of the Lord. Now that Saul was not persecuting the church it could grow and prosper (verse 31).

Aeneas is healed and Dorcas is resurrected
The chapter ends with Peter performing two miracles in verses 33-43. He first heals a man that...]]>2259clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-acts-part-1-3-17-22Peter starts referring to the prophecy of Joel and how these things were foretold. That in the last days God’s Spirit would pour out on all flesh and that young men would prophesy and have visions and old men shall dream dreams (verses 13-24). Then Peter goes on to talk about David and his prophecy and all he had said of God. For David spoke of how God would not allow his people to see corruption nor would he allow eternal woe to come upon them, but that he would make a way for his people (verses 25-36). The holy men hear Peter’s words and become pricked in their hearts and want to know what they must do to obtain this salvation of which Peter speaks. Verse 38 is what we must do in order to be saved from the corruption of death, hell, and the grave. By these words three thousand more souls were added to the kingdom by receiving the baptism. And they continued from that day on in the apostle’s doctrine in breaking of bread and in prayer.

The Fellowship of the believers
Verses 43-47 are clear illustrations of the unity they had, in that they souls that were added sold all that they had and came together and divided up their possessions so that every man had what he needed and they went to from house to house fellowshipping and eating together and praising God. This is admirable and certainly a beautiful display of unity, at the same time clearly everyone did not sell all their belongings if they were eating at various homes. Furthermore it is important to note that they had no problem selling their belongings and coming together because they expected Jesus to return soon to take them up with him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49104299Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:00:38 +0000Connected ChurchPeter's sermon at Pentecost Peter starts referring to the prophecy of Joel and how these things were foretold. That in the last days God’s Spirit would pour out on all flesh and that young men would prophesy and have visions and old men shall dream...Peter starts referring to the prophecy of Joel and how these things were foretold. That in the last days God’s Spirit would pour out on all flesh and that young men would prophesy and have visions and old men shall dream dreams (verses 13-24). Then Peter goes on to talk about David and his prophecy and all he had said of God. For David spoke of how God would not allow his people to see corruption nor would he allow eternal woe to come upon them, but that he would make a way for his people (verses 25-36). The holy men hear Peter’s words and become pricked in their hearts and want to know what they must do to obtain this salvation of which Peter speaks. Verse 38 is what we must do in order to be saved from the corruption of death, hell, and the grave. By these words three thousand more souls were added to the kingdom by receiving the baptism. And they continued from that day on in the apostle’s doctrine in breaking of bread and in prayer.

The Fellowship of the believers
Verses 43-47 are clear illustrations of the unity they had, in that they souls that were added sold all that they had and came together and divided up their possessions so that every man had what he needed and they went to from house to house fellowshipping and eating together and praising God. This is admirable and certainly a beautiful display of unity, at the same time clearly everyone did not sell all their belongings if they were eating at various homes. Furthermore it is important to note that they had no problem selling their belongings and coming together because they expected Jesus to return soon to take them up with him.]]>2198act,apostles,connected,connectedchurch,disciples,everydayfaith,faith,jesus,jesuspodcast,podcastclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-luke-part-3-3-3-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48965155Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:15:19 +0000Connected Church1840biblestudy,church,connected,faith,lazarus,luke,money,richruler,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-luke-part-2-2nd-half-2-24-22Jesus sends out the 12 apostles

Jesus perplexes Herod

Jesus feeds 5k

Peter confess Jesus as the Christ

Jesus predicts his death

Take up your cross and follow Jesus

The Transfiguration

Jesus delivers boy from unclean spirit
Father says "help my unbelief"

Jesus foretells of his death, again

Who is the greatest

Anyone not against us is for us

A Samaritan village rejects Jesus

The cost of following Jesus

Chapter 10
Jesus sends out 72

Woe to unrepentant cities

The 72 comeback]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48866293Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:59:15 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 9 Jesus sends out the 12 apostles Jesus perplexes Herod Jesus feeds 5k Peter confess Jesus as the Christ Jesus predicts his death Take up your cross and follow Jesus The Transfiguration Jesus delivers boy from unclean...Jesus sends out the 12 apostles

Jesus perplexes Herod

Jesus feeds 5k

Peter confess Jesus as the Christ

Jesus predicts his death

Take up your cross and follow Jesus

The Transfiguration

Jesus delivers boy from unclean spirit
Father says "help my unbelief"

Jesus foretells of his death, again

Who is the greatest

Anyone not against us is for us

A Samaritan village rejects Jesus

The cost of following Jesus

Chapter 10
Jesus sends out 72

Woe to unrepentant cities

The 72 comeback]]>2061biblestudy,christ jesus,church,connected,faith,jesus,joanna,mary,susanna,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-luke-part-1-2-11-22NOT JEWISH
Luke has been commissioned by Theophilus to produce a volume reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus. Luke makes a point to interview those that were with Jesus from the very beginning. We also know Luke traveled with Paul, we this in Acts of the Apostles. Further Luke is writing this work to demonstrate the fulfillment of Christ work in redeming not only the lost sheep of Israel, but the entire world. There are many that make the argument, the exchange between Jesus and Nichodeamus, where we get the passage - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."
Luke is writing to a global audience and demonstrating that Chris is not only the Jewish Messiah, he is the Messiah for the whole world.



Chapter 1
Dedication to Theophilus
Theo commissioned Luke to write his account of Jesus' life

John the Baptizer's birth foretold
Look at Zachariah's reaction and the consequences
Jesus' birth foretold
Look at Mary's reaction and the consequences




Mary visits Elizabeth
John leaps in his mother's womb, is this evidence of life at the time of conception
Did the Holy Spirit conceive in Mary the moment she agreed to the God's plan?
Mary's song of praise

Birth of John the Baptizer

Zachariah's prophecy

Chapter 2
The Birth of Jesus

The Shepherds and Angels

Jesus presented at the temple

Return to Nazareth

The boy Jesus in the temple
Jesus submits to his parents, is this a foreshadow of what we see when Mary asks Jesus to solve the wine problem at the wedding

Chapter 3
It is worth noting that all four Gospel writers begin their works with John as a precursor to Christ's ministry. JB is a unifying character across all four authors and Luke makes a specific point of providing us with background information on JB than we receive in any other author's account.

John the Baptizer prepares the way
Genealogy of Jesus - it is worth noting the difference between Matthew's record of Christ's genealogy and Luke's account. Matthew traces Jesus lineage back to the Abraham the Father of the Israelites, Matthew is confirming Jesus as Messiah to the Jewish people. Luke takes Jesus' lineage all the way back to Adam and God, because Luke is writing to a much larger audience


Chapter 4
The temptation of Christ

Jesus begins his ministry
Kingdom of Heaven is here

Jesus rejected at Nazareth
16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” - this is likely referring to the Year of Jubilee, Leviticus 25
20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?”23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’”24 And he said, “Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.25 But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were shut up three years and six months, and a great famine came over all the land,26 and Elijah was sent to none of them but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.27 And there were many lepers[a] in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”28 When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.29 And they rose up and drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff.30 But passing through their midst, he went away.
The year of the Lord's favor
Jesus heals man possessed with an unclean spirit

Jesus heals many

Jesus preaches in the synagogue]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48698122Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:49:53 +0000Connected ChurchLuke NOT JEWISH Luke has been commissioned by Theophilus to produce a volume reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus. Luke makes a point to interview those that were with Jesus from the very beginning. We also know Luke traveled with Paul, we...NOT JEWISH
Luke has been commissioned by Theophilus to produce a volume reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus. Luke makes a point to interview those that were with Jesus from the very beginning. We also know Luke traveled with Paul, we this in Acts of the Apostles. Further Luke is writing this work to demonstrate the fulfillment of Christ work in redeming not only the lost sheep of Israel, but the entire world. There are many that make the argument, the exchange between Jesus and Nichodeamus, where we get the passage - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."
Luke is writing to a global audience and demonstrating that Chris is not only the Jewish Messiah, he is the Messiah for the whole world.



Chapter 1
Dedication to Theophilus
Theo commissioned Luke to write his account of Jesus' life

John the Baptizer's birth foretold
Look at Zachariah's reaction and the consequences
Jesus' birth foretold
Look at Mary's reaction and the consequences




Mary visits Elizabeth
John leaps in his mother's womb, is this evidence of life at the time of conception
Did the Holy Spirit conceive in Mary the moment she agreed to the God's plan?
Mary's song of praise

Birth of John the Baptizer

Zachariah's prophecy

Chapter 2
The Birth of Jesus

The Shepherds and Angels

Jesus presented at the temple

Return to Nazareth

The boy Jesus in the temple
Jesus submits to his parents, is this a foreshadow of what we see when Mary asks Jesus to solve the wine problem at the wedding

Chapter 3
It is worth noting that all four Gospel writers begin their works with John as a precursor to Christ's ministry. JB is a unifying character across all four authors and Luke makes a specific point of providing us with background information on JB than we receive in any other author's account.

John the Baptizer prepares the way
Genealogy of Jesus - it is worth noting the difference between Matthew's record of Christ's genealogy and Luke's account. Matthew traces Jesus lineage back to the Abraham the Father of the Israelites, Matthew is confirming Jesus as Messiah to the Jewish people. Luke takes Jesus' lineage all the way back to Adam and God, because Luke is writing to a much larger audience


Chapter 4
The temptation of Christ

Jesus begins his ministry
Kingdom of Heaven is here

Jesus rejected at Nazareth
16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” - this is likely referring to the Year of Jubilee, Leviticus 25
20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?”23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your...]]>1706bible,church,connected,dr,faith,gospel,jesus,luke,studycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-john-part-4-2-3-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48581364Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:57:27 +0000Connected Church1630biblestudy,connected,doubtingthomas,faith,gospelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-john-part-3-1-20-22I am the Good Shepherd
Jesus is using a two part illustration to make an important point that I think many times as Christians we over complicate. First Jesus describes himself as the door through which sheep can pass in order to find pasture in the metaphor is passing through the door of Jesus is how we find life in God's Kingdom. Jesus then goes on to call himself the Good Shepherd and states that the Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep this is both figurative and literal. I may or may not have thought of this before and someday sections I know that I have taught the children this and children's church that during this time when Shepherds would take their sheep out grazing many times they would be with the sheet overnight and would need a place to pen the sheep and keep them together and safe overnight and so the shepherd's would often Corral the Sheep into natural fenced-off or pending area where they could then lay down in front of the opening and serve as a gate of sorts and when the Shepherds would lay down the Sheep would not cross over the Shepherds body without the Shepherd getting up and the shepherd was also in a position to then defend the Sheep if any Predators or thieves came to get access to them. Jesus is also speaking metaphorically and that a Shepherd actually gives up his life in service to our defending the Sheep lays down as in his willing to sacrifice which is exactly what Jesus does for us when he lays down his life on the cross at Calvary. The point here is this Jesus is very clear that we need to pass through him and him alone in order to access life and she's in God's Kingdom. I believe this is the message we often overcomplicate the Sheep know the shepherd's voice and another they will not follow and the Sheep grants and the shepherd grants the Sheep access to pasture the Sheep do not go anywhere the shepherd does not direct and allow them to go and we have complicated and clouded and convoluted this message over the years when the simple message of the Gospel truth is Jesus is our way to gain access to God's Kingdom.
I and the Father are one
Don't keep us in suspense, but Jesus responds I have told you several times

· I told you, I am the one who came from heaven (John 3:13, 6:38)
· I told you, whoever believes on Me has eternal life (John 3:15)
· I told you, I am the unique Son of God (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, I will judge all humanity (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, all should honor Me just as the honor God the Father (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, the Hebrew Scriptures all speak of Me (John 5:39)
· I told you, I perfectly reveal God the Father (John 7:28-29)
· I told you, I always please God and never sin (John 8:29, 8:46)
· I told you, I am uniquely sent from God (John 8:42)
· I told you, before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:58)
· I told you, I am the Son of Man, prophesied by Daniel (John 9:37)
· I told you, I will raise Myself from the dead (John 10:17-18)
· I told you, I am the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
· I told you, I am the Light of the World (John 8:12)
· I told you, I am the Door (John 10:9)
· I told you, I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48398725Sat, 22 Jan 2022 04:21:53 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 10 I am the Good Shepherd Jesus is using a two part illustration to make an important point that I think many times as Christians we over complicate. First Jesus describes himself as the door through which sheep can pass in order to find...I am the Good Shepherd
Jesus is using a two part illustration to make an important point that I think many times as Christians we over complicate. First Jesus describes himself as the door through which sheep can pass in order to find pasture in the metaphor is passing through the door of Jesus is how we find life in God's Kingdom. Jesus then goes on to call himself the Good Shepherd and states that the Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep this is both figurative and literal. I may or may not have thought of this before and someday sections I know that I have taught the children this and children's church that during this time when Shepherds would take their sheep out grazing many times they would be with the sheet overnight and would need a place to pen the sheep and keep them together and safe overnight and so the shepherd's would often Corral the Sheep into natural fenced-off or pending area where they could then lay down in front of the opening and serve as a gate of sorts and when the Shepherds would lay down the Sheep would not cross over the Shepherds body without the Shepherd getting up and the shepherd was also in a position to then defend the Sheep if any Predators or thieves came to get access to them. Jesus is also speaking metaphorically and that a Shepherd actually gives up his life in service to our defending the Sheep lays down as in his willing to sacrifice which is exactly what Jesus does for us when he lays down his life on the cross at Calvary. The point here is this Jesus is very clear that we need to pass through him and him alone in order to access life and she's in God's Kingdom. I believe this is the message we often overcomplicate the Sheep know the shepherd's voice and another they will not follow and the Sheep grants and the shepherd grants the Sheep access to pasture the Sheep do not go anywhere the shepherd does not direct and allow them to go and we have complicated and clouded and convoluted this message over the years when the simple message of the Gospel truth is Jesus is our way to gain access to God's Kingdom.
I and the Father are one
Don't keep us in suspense, but Jesus responds I have told you several times

· I told you, I am the one who came from heaven (John 3:13, 6:38)
· I told you, whoever believes on Me has eternal life (John 3:15)
· I told you, I am the unique Son of God (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, I will judge all humanity (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, all should honor Me just as the honor God the Father (John 5:19-23)
· I told you, the Hebrew Scriptures all speak of Me (John 5:39)
· I told you, I perfectly reveal God the Father (John 7:28-29)
· I told you, I always please God and never sin (John 8:29, 8:46)
· I told you, I am uniquely sent from God (John 8:42)
· I told you, before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:58)
· I told you, I am the Son of Man, prophesied by Daniel (John 9:37)
· I told you, I will raise Myself from the dead (John 10:17-18)
· I told you, I am the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
· I told you, I am the Light of the World (John 8:12)
· I told you, I am the Door (John 10:9)
· I told you, I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)]]>1911biblestudy,connectedchurch,faith,goodshepherd,iamcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-john-part-2-1-13-22Jesus feeds 5k
Jesus walks on water (once again no mention of Peter, Jesus calls out to them from the water)

I am the bread of life (addresses a Jewish audience)

The words of eternal life

Chapter 7
Jesus at the feast of booths
Can this be the Christ
Officers sent to arrest Jesus
Rivers of living water (Jesus speaking of the Spirit that had not yet been given, Jesus has not been glorified)

The earliest manuscripts do not include 7:53–8:11

Chapter 8
Woman caught in adultery (how interesting that many early manuscripts do not include this reference)
I am the light of the world]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48288949Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:23:16 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 6 Jesus feeds 5k Jesus walks on water (once again no mention of Peter, Jesus calls out to them from the water) I am the bread of life (addresses a Jewish audience) The words of eternal life Chapter 7 Jesus at the feast of booths...Jesus feeds 5k
Jesus walks on water (once again no mention of Peter, Jesus calls out to them from the water)

I am the bread of life (addresses a Jewish audience)

The words of eternal life

Chapter 7
Jesus at the feast of booths
Can this be the Christ
Officers sent to arrest Jesus
Rivers of living water (Jesus speaking of the Spirit that had not yet been given, Jesus has not been glorified)

The earliest manuscripts do not include 7:53–8:11

Chapter 8
Woman caught in adultery (how interesting that many early manuscripts do not include this reference)
I am the light of the world]]>2168biblestudy,breadoflife,connectedchurch,faith,lightofworldcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-john-part-1-1-6-22https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48220905Sun, 09 Jan 2022 03:19:17 +0000Connected Church2038bornagain,church,connected,faith,nicodemus,spirit,womanatthewellcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-mark-part-3-12-16-21Jesus teaches on divorce
Let the children come to me
Recall in the previous chapter Jesus sets a child in the midst of his disciples when they were discussing who would be the greatest, Jesus reinforces his affection for children and also make the point again about this upside down Kingdom he is promoting. Greatness is found in humility and faith.

Tragedy of the rich young ruler (camel/eye of a needle)
Third time Jesus foretells of his death
James and John seek to sit at Jesus' side in his kingdom
They don't know what they are asking, it is not for Jesus to place people in particular positions in the kingdom, that has been set. However once again Jesus makes the point that leaders in the Kingdom, serve.
Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
Mark also make the point that Bartimaeus called Jesus Messiah, as a blind man he could see what many other Israelites could not that Jesus is Lord. It is also worth observing that we are back in Jewish territory because once again Jesus is performing public miracles.

Chapter 11
Jesus triumphant entry in Jerusalem
Jesus curses the fig tree
Jesus cleans out the temple
Jesus teaches about the withered fig tree
Jesus' authority is challenged]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47954997Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:15:25 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 10 Jesus teaches on divorce Let the children come to me Recall in the previous chapter Jesus sets a child in the midst of his disciples when they were discussing who would be the greatest, Jesus reinforces his affection for children and...Jesus teaches on divorce
Let the children come to me
Recall in the previous chapter Jesus sets a child in the midst of his disciples when they were discussing who would be the greatest, Jesus reinforces his affection for children and also make the point again about this upside down Kingdom he is promoting. Greatness is found in humility and faith.

Tragedy of the rich young ruler (camel/eye of a needle)
Third time Jesus foretells of his death
James and John seek to sit at Jesus' side in his kingdom
They don't know what they are asking, it is not for Jesus to place people in particular positions in the kingdom, that has been set. However once again Jesus makes the point that leaders in the Kingdom, serve.
Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
Mark also make the point that Bartimaeus called Jesus Messiah, as a blind man he could see what many other Israelites could not that Jesus is Lord. It is also worth observing that we are back in Jewish territory because once again Jesus is performing public miracles.

Chapter 11
Jesus triumphant entry in Jerusalem
Jesus curses the fig tree
Jesus cleans out the temple
Jesus teaches about the withered fig tree
Jesus' authority is challenged]]>2224bible,church,connected,faith,fruit,study,treecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-mark-part-2-second-half-12-9Jesus feeds 4k+ non-Jews
Pharisees demand a sign, Jesus warns of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod
Peter confesses Jesus is the Christ
Jesus prophesies his death and resurrection]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47861695Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:11:42 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 8 Jesus feeds 4k+ non-Jews Pharisees demand a sign, Jesus warns of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod Peter confesses Jesus is the Christ Jesus prophesies his death and resurrectionJesus feeds 4k+ non-Jews
Pharisees demand a sign, Jesus warns of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod
Peter confesses Jesus is the Christ
Jesus prophesies his death and resurrection]]>1437church,connected,faith,gospel,jesus,leaven,phariseescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-mark-part-2-12-2-21Jesus rejected at home
Jesus sends out the 12
John the baptizer is executed
Jesus feeds 5k+ Jews
Jesus walks on water to calm the sea
Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret

Chapter 7
Jesus discusses traditions and commandments with Pharisees and what truly defiles a person
The Syrophoenician woman's faith
Jesus is in foreign land at this point]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47762014Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:50:34 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 6 Jesus rejected at home Jesus sends out the 12 John the baptizer is executed Jesus feeds 5k+ Jews Jesus walks on water to calm the sea Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret Chapter 7 Jesus discusses traditions and commandments with...Jesus rejected at home
Jesus sends out the 12
John the baptizer is executed
Jesus feeds 5k+ Jews
Jesus walks on water to calm the sea
Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret

Chapter 7
Jesus discusses traditions and commandments with Pharisees and what truly defiles a person
The Syrophoenician woman's faith
Jesus is in foreign land at this point]]>2001biblestudy,church,connected,connecting,faith,gentiles,humanity,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-matthew-part-4-11-18-21Parable of the wedding feast
The key takeaway here is that those that forfeited their seat are now open to anyone willing to sit at the Master's table.

Give to Caesar what is Caesar's
Sadducees, who don't believe in the resurrection, ask about the resurrection
Great commandment
Who's son is the Christ
This question is particularly important because Jesus is illustrating the point that their perception their understanding their expectation as to Who's Sun Christ is is flawed at its foundation they are absolutely looking for a physical descendant from the line of David flesh-and-blood human being who can trace their ancestry back to David but they are not making the simultaneous link that the Messiah would also be God and so Jesus poses this very challenging question if the Messiah is David's son why does David call The Messiah, Lord - Psalms 110:1 - The LORD (The Father - God) said unto my Lord (The Son, Christ, Messiah) sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
This is not just for the Pharisees, this is for his disciples as well. Jesus is saying all y'all need to rethink everything that you think you know about Messiah.

Chapter 23
Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites (seven different times)

Chapter 24
Destruction of the temple
Signs of the end of an age
The abomination of desolation
Coming of the Son of Man
No one knows the day or hour
Lesson from the fig tree

Chapter 25
Parable of the ten virgins
Parable of the talents given to three different servants
Final Judgement]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47549392Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:48:18 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 22 Parable of the wedding feast The key takeaway here is that those that forfeited their seat are now open to anyone willing to sit at the Master's table. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's Sadducees, who don't believe in the resurrection,...Parable of the wedding feast
The key takeaway here is that those that forfeited their seat are now open to anyone willing to sit at the Master's table.

Give to Caesar what is Caesar's
Sadducees, who don't believe in the resurrection, ask about the resurrection
Great commandment
Who's son is the Christ
This question is particularly important because Jesus is illustrating the point that their perception their understanding their expectation as to Who's Sun Christ is is flawed at its foundation they are absolutely looking for a physical descendant from the line of David flesh-and-blood human being who can trace their ancestry back to David but they are not making the simultaneous link that the Messiah would also be God and so Jesus poses this very challenging question if the Messiah is David's son why does David call The Messiah, Lord - Psalms 110:1 - The LORD (The Father - God) said unto my Lord (The Son, Christ, Messiah) sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
This is not just for the Pharisees, this is for his disciples as well. Jesus is saying all y'all need to rethink everything that you think you know about Messiah.

Chapter 23
Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites (seven different times)

Chapter 24
Destruction of the temple
Signs of the end of an age
The abomination of desolation
Coming of the Son of Man
No one knows the day or hour
Lesson from the fig tree

Chapter 25
Parable of the ten virgins
Parable of the talents given to three different servants
Final Judgement]]>2114bible,connectedchurch,faith,jesus,matthew,sonofdavidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-matthew-part-3-11-12-21• Jesus casts out another demon
• Jesus pays the temple tax

Chapter 18
• Disciples argue who will be the greatest
• Parable of the lost sheep
• Parable of the unforgiving servant

Chapter 19
• Jesus teaches on divorce
• Jesus blesses the children
• The rich young man asks Jesus how to live forever

Chapter 20
• Jesus tells his disciples to pray that God send more laborers
• Jesus predicts his own death (third time)
• The mother of James and John ask Jesus to let her sons sit at his right and left hand
Jesus heals another two blind men

Jesus teaches us about a higher way of life, a deeper and fuller existance]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47449886Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:10:31 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 17 • Jesus casts out another demon • Jesus pays the temple tax Chapter 18 • Disciples argue who will be the greatest • Parable of the lost sheep • Parable of the unforgiving servant Chapter 19 • Jesus teaches on divorce • Jesus...• Jesus casts out another demon
• Jesus pays the temple tax

Chapter 18
• Disciples argue who will be the greatest
• Parable of the lost sheep
• Parable of the unforgiving servant

Chapter 19
• Jesus teaches on divorce
• Jesus blesses the children
• The rich young man asks Jesus how to live forever

Chapter 20
• Jesus tells his disciples to pray that God send more laborers
• Jesus predicts his own death (third time)
• The mother of James and John ask Jesus to let her sons sit at his right and left hand
Jesus heals another two blind men

Jesus teaches us about a higher way of life, a deeper and fuller existance]]>2630bible,church,connected,faith,jesus,studycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-matthew-part-2-11-4-21John the Baptizer disciples question Jesus
Danger to those cities that do not repent
Harvest is plentiful

Chapter 12:
Jesus is Lord of Sabbath
Heals man with withered hand on the Sabbath
God's chosen
Jesus teaches on blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Judge a tree by its fruit
Teaches on the sign of this generation of Jonah
Teaches on how a unclean spirit can return
Who is my mother, brothers or sisters

Chapter 13:
Parable of the sower
Why Jesus uses parables
Sower explained
Parable of weeds
Kingdom is like a mustard seed
Parables of weeds explained
Parable of hidden treasures and expensive pearl
Parable of the net
New and old treasures
Jesus rejected in his home town]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47324102Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:02:20 +0000Connected ChurchChapter 11: John the Baptizer disciples question Jesus Danger to those cities that do not repent Harvest is plentiful Chapter 12: Jesus is Lord of Sabbath Heals man with withered hand on the Sabbath God's chosen Jesus teaches on blaspheming...John the Baptizer disciples question Jesus
Danger to those cities that do not repent
Harvest is plentiful

Chapter 12:
Jesus is Lord of Sabbath
Heals man with withered hand on the Sabbath
God's chosen
Jesus teaches on blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Judge a tree by its fruit
Teaches on the sign of this generation of Jonah
Teaches on how a unclean spirit can return
Who is my mother, brothers or sisters

Chapter 13:
Parable of the sower
Why Jesus uses parables
Sower explained
Parable of weeds
Kingdom is like a mustard seed
Parables of weeds explained
Parable of hidden treasures and expensive pearl
Parable of the net
New and old treasures
Jesus rejected in his home town]]>2650blindmen,church,connected,faith,jesus,sonofdavidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-matthew-part-1-10-28-21
The second half of chapter for Christ begins his ministry and he starts by declaring that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand this is the theme of Christ's Ministry and teaching as observed and recorded by Matthew we see this phrase appear again and again throughout Christ's teaching and the work that he does as Matthew work or is it the Kingdom of Heaven the kingdom of God the Kingdom of Heaven the kingdom of God again and again. Chapters 5 through 7 are the teachings of Christ this is where we begin to truly understand price perspective on how Humanity should live in such a way as to embody the intersectionality Between Heaven and Earth. Christ teachings lead the way for how we can embrace our humanity and still live as God's kingdom is here for us on Earth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47204264Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:10 +0000Connected ChurchMatthew is doing something quite brilliant in the early chapters of his accounting of the Gospel. Notice how Matthew draws a parallel between the announcement of the arrival the labor delivery and eventual birth of the Messiah and his early years and...
The second half of chapter for Christ begins his ministry and he starts by declaring that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand this is the theme of Christ's Ministry and teaching as observed and recorded by Matthew we see this phrase appear again and again throughout Christ's teaching and the work that he does as Matthew work or is it the Kingdom of Heaven the kingdom of God the Kingdom of Heaven the kingdom of God again and again. Chapters 5 through 7 are the teachings of Christ this is where we begin to truly understand price perspective on how Humanity should live in such a way as to embody the intersectionality Between Heaven and Earth. Christ teachings lead the way for how we can embrace our humanity and still live as God's kingdom is here for us on Earth]]>2496biblestudy,church,connected,connecting,exodus,faith,jesus,matthewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-job-part-3-10-24-21
Job 33:14-20
For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on their beds, then he opens the ears of men and terrifies them with warnings, that he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man; he keeps back his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword. “Man is also rebuked with pain on his bed and with continual strife in his bones, so that his life loathes bread,
and his appetite the choicest food.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47091143Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:59:35 +0000Connected ChurchElihu makes the case that God could use dreams as a way of warning us. Job 33:14-20 For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on...
Job 33:14-20
For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on their beds, then he opens the ears of men and terrifies them with warnings, that he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man; he keeps back his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword. “Man is also rebuked with pain on his bed and with continual strife in his bones, so that his life loathes bread,
and his appetite the choicest food.]]>2711church,connected,faith,job,sandyhook,whycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-job-part-1-10-7-21Matthew Henry
His examination, how he came thither (v. 7): The Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? He knew very well whence he came, and with what design he came thither, that as the good angels came to do good he came for a permission to do hurt; but he would, by calling him to an account, show him that he was under check and control. Whence comest thou? He asks this, 1. As wondering what brought him thither. Is Saul among the prophets? Satan among the sons of God? Yes, for he transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Co. 11:13, 14), and would seem one of them. Note, It is possible that a man may be a child of the devil and yet be found in the assemblies of the sons of God in this world, and there may pass undiscovered by men, and yet be challenged by the all-seeing God. Friend, how camest thou in hither? Or, 2. As enquiring what he had been doing before he came thither. The same question was perhaps put to the rest of those that presented themselves before the Lord, "Whence came you?’’ We are accountable to God for all our haunts and all the ways we traverse.
III. The account he gives of himself and of the tour he had made. I come (says he) from going to and fro on the earth. 1. He could not pretend he had been doing any good, could give no such account of himself as the sons of God could, who presented themselves before the Lord, who came from executing his orders, serving the interest of his kingdom, and ministering to the heirs of salvation. 2. He would not own he had been doing any hurt, that he had been drawing men from the allegiance to God, deceiving and destroying souls; no. I have done no wickedness, Prov. 30:20. Thy servant went nowhere. In saying that he had walked to and fro through the earth, he intimates that he had kept himself within the bounds allotted him, and had not transgressed his bounds; for the dragon is cast out into the earth (Rev. 12:9) and not yet confined to his place of torment. While we are on this earth we are within his reach, and with so much subtlety, swiftness, and industry, does he penetrate into all the corners of it, that we cannot be in any place secure from his temptations. 3. He yet seems to give some representation of his own character. (1.) Perhaps it is spoken proudly, and with an air of haughtiness, as if he were indeed the prince of this world, as if the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them were his (Lu. 4:6), and he had now been walking in circuit through his own territories. (2.) Perhaps it is spoken fretfully, and with discontent. He had been walking to and fro, and could find no rest, but was as much a fugitive and a vagabond as Cain in the land of Nod. (3.) Perhaps it is spoken carefully: "I have been hard at work, going to and fro,’’ or (as some read it) "searching about in the earth,’’ really in quest of an opportunity to do mischief. He walks abut seeking whom he may devour. It concerns us therefore to be sober and vigilant.
Henry makes some very insightful points, among them the fact that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light to deceive man, but we should never fall for that because the truth is never in him, he also makes a strong point about Satan having to give an account of what he was doing, even though he was cast out of Heaven he was not out of God’s reach.
Because of God’s great faith in Job (now that is something God has faith in Job) he gave over all of Job’s possession over to Satan to do with as he would. Verses 13-19 This is an account of some of the greatest calamity to fall upon one man at one time, in a matter of minutes Job heard from four different messengers all of which brought news of a major loss of Job’s possessions; first his oxen and asses and the servants tending to them, next his sheep and the servants tending to them, then his camels and the servants tending them, and lastly his children all gone, everything Job had was taken from him in one swift blow. It is important to note the way in which Job looses his possessions, Satan uses the Sabeans (Sheba = "seven" or "an oath" or a nation in southern Arabia) to take Job’s oxen and the Chaldeans (Kasdiy or a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf) to take his camels; two different tribes of people who have been used by the enemy throughout scripture to torment God’s people, even though Job was not a Jew he was still one of God’s own. And in the case of his sheep (which metaphorically represent his children) and his literal children he uses natural things. In the case of his sheep he uses “a fire from God” and in the case of his children he used a “great wind from the wilderness” to attack the four corners of the house so that it would collapse and crush everyone inside. Bro Gordon Jackson theorized that the enemy used tactics that could be attributed to God to take from him those things which were closest to him, his children and his sheep, both of which symbolize his close relationship to God.
Verses 20-22 is an account of Job’s reaction, this is why he was considered perfect; he rent his clothes, shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship God, not to entreat him for himself or his possessions, but to worship God. “Naked I came into this world and naked I shall leave”, “the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord”. And in all this Job sinned not. It is no wonder God had so much faith/confidence in Job.

Job 2 Satan interrupts another meeting between God and his sons. Another conversation between God and Satan ensues where God once again put his faith in Job’s commitment to him and presents him before Satan. Satan asks this time for access to his health as a means of proving that he is fallible and will curse God. God sends Satan away under strict orders to do what he will just not to kill him. Satan attacks him with boils all over his body. Verses 9-10 Job remains faithful even in the face of his doubting wife that tells him to “curse God and die”. Yet Job remains faithful and offers back to her that if they are to receive good from God should they not also receive evil. I think here is a small window in to the mind of Job in that yes he absolutely remains faithful, but he does not understand that evil does not come from God. For the modern church this lesson and the principles that book establishes are vital because Job did not understand that yes God allowed Satan to torment him so indirectly it came from God, but Satan was doing the tormenting. That is why is so important to know what to pray because if we do not know what is going on we could be praying a midst and saying the wrong things. The chapter ends with Job’s friends coming to show support, but they end of up wallowing in the grief with him. They see that Job is in pain and for seven days and nights they lay with Job and don’t say anything. The bible also says they saw him from a far off and did not recognize him so they mourned with him. If you are mind friend, do not allow me to wallow in my circumstance, see one could make the argument that even in his illness Job could have bounced right back, but his friends come and feed into the self pity that was in his spirit and instead of increasing his faith they subtract from him. It is very important to evaluate your friends and who you have around you especially during times of trial.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46875723Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:17:29 +0000Connected ChurchVerses 7-12 account the conversation between God and Satan concerning Job. For God, Job represents the potential to do great things, to be diligent and obedient. For Satan Job represents the opportunity for downfall and an example of conditional...Matthew Henry
His examination, how he came thither (v. 7): The Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? He knew very well whence he came, and with what design he came thither, that as the good angels came to do good he came for a permission to do hurt; but he would, by calling him to an account, show him that he was under check and control. Whence comest thou? He asks this, 1. As wondering what brought him thither. Is Saul among the prophets? Satan among the sons of God? Yes, for he transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Co. 11:13, 14), and would seem one of them. Note, It is possible that a man may be a child of the devil and yet be found in the assemblies of the sons of God in this world, and there may pass undiscovered by men, and yet be challenged by the all-seeing God. Friend, how camest thou in hither? Or, 2. As enquiring what he had been doing before he came thither. The same question was perhaps put to the rest of those that presented themselves before the Lord, "Whence came you?’’ We are accountable to God for all our haunts and all the ways we traverse.
III. The account he gives of himself and of the tour he had made. I come (says he) from going to and fro on the earth. 1. He could not pretend he had been doing any good, could give no such account of himself as the sons of God could, who presented themselves before the Lord, who came from executing his orders, serving the interest of his kingdom, and ministering to the heirs of salvation. 2. He would not own he had been doing any hurt, that he had been drawing men from the allegiance to God, deceiving and destroying souls; no. I have done no wickedness, Prov. 30:20. Thy servant went nowhere. In saying that he had walked to and fro through the earth, he intimates that he had kept himself within the bounds allotted him, and had not transgressed his bounds; for the dragon is cast out into the earth (Rev. 12:9) and not yet confined to his place of torment. While we are on this earth we are within his reach, and with so much subtlety, swiftness, and industry, does he penetrate into all the corners of it, that we cannot be in any place secure from his temptations. 3. He yet seems to give some representation of his own character. (1.) Perhaps it is spoken proudly, and with an air of haughtiness, as if he were indeed the prince of this world, as if the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them were his (Lu. 4:6), and he had now been walking in circuit through his own territories. (2.) Perhaps it is spoken fretfully, and with discontent. He had been walking to and fro, and could find no rest, but was as much a fugitive and a vagabond as Cain in the land of Nod. (3.) Perhaps it is spoken carefully: "I have been hard at work, going to and fro,’’ or (as some read it) "searching about in the earth,’’ really in quest of an opportunity to do mischief. He walks abut seeking whom he may devour. It concerns us therefore to be sober and vigilant.
Henry makes some very insightful points, among them the fact that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light to deceive man, but we should never fall for that because the truth is never in him, he also makes a strong point about Satan having to give an account of what he was doing, even though he was cast out of Heaven he was not out of God’s reach.
Because of God’s great faith in Job (now that is something God has faith in Job) he gave over all of Job’s possession over to Satan to do with as he would. Verses 13-19 This is an account of some of the greatest calamity to fall upon one man at one time, in a...]]>2063accuser,church,connected,faith,free,jobcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-volume-5-ecclesiastes-9-30-2Matthew Henry
The account we have of Solomon’s apostasy from God, in the latter end of his reign (1 Ki. 11:1), is the tragical part of his story; we may suppose that he spoke his Proverbs in the prime of his time, while he kept his integrity, but delivered his Ecclesiastes when he had grown old (for of the burdens and decays of age he speaks feelingly ch. 12), and was, by the grace of God, recovered from his backslidings. There he dictated his observations; here he wrote his own experiences; this is what days speak, and wisdom which the multitude of years teaches. The title of the book and the penman we shall meet with in the first verse, and therefore shall here only observe. are indeed many things in this book which are dark and hard to be understood, and some things which men of corrupt minds wrest to their own destruction, for want of distinguishing between Solomon’s arguments and the objections of atheists and epicures; but there is enough easy and plain to convince us (if we will admit the conviction) of the vanity of the world, and its utter insufficiency to make us happy, the vileness of sin, and its certain tendency to make us miserable, and of the wisdom of being religious, and the solid comfort and satisfaction that are to be had in doing our duty both to God and man. This should be intended in every sermon, and that is a good sermon by which these points are in any measure gained

Ecclesiastes 1 As stated in the introduction verse two of this chapter really does say it all; “…vanity of vanities all is vanity”. This phrase is a loaded term because it comes from a place of sobriety and repentance, Solomon, the preacher, is on his way back to God’ graces and has looks back over his life and the things that caused his descent he feels quite justified is taking the stand that all is vanity. According to Matthew Henry, Solomon is writing this from several aspects; as a repentant man, a preacher, a son (of David), and a King (of Jerusalem). Each persona has unique aspects that influence the overall tone and material of the writing. However the point is consistent throughout; al is vanity. This chapter also features a familiar and often referenced passage of scripture; “…and there is no new thing under the sun” (verse 9). Solomon is building the case that all is vanity and by making the claim that there is nothing new under the sun it is a lot simpler to make the case about vanity. If there are no new experiences, if there a no new indulgences, if there are no new passions that means everything has been done before and therefore everything is vanity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46734264Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:30:12 +0000Connected ChurchEcclesiastes is the second book written by the wisest of all men King Solomon, what is interesting about Ecclesiastes is that there is a tone of depression in this book. Many theologians are of the opinion that Ecclesiastes was written after Solomon’s...Matthew Henry
The account we have of Solomon’s apostasy from God, in the latter end of his reign (1 Ki. 11:1), is the tragical part of his story; we may suppose that he spoke his Proverbs in the prime of his time, while he kept his integrity, but delivered his Ecclesiastes when he had grown old (for of the burdens and decays of age he speaks feelingly ch. 12), and was, by the grace of God, recovered from his backslidings. There he dictated his observations; here he wrote his own experiences; this is what days speak, and wisdom which the multitude of years teaches. The title of the book and the penman we shall meet with in the first verse, and therefore shall here only observe. are indeed many things in this book which are dark and hard to be understood, and some things which men of corrupt minds wrest to their own destruction, for want of distinguishing between Solomon’s arguments and the objections of atheists and epicures; but there is enough easy and plain to convince us (if we will admit the conviction) of the vanity of the world, and its utter insufficiency to make us happy, the vileness of sin, and its certain tendency to make us miserable, and of the wisdom of being religious, and the solid comfort and satisfaction that are to be had in doing our duty both to God and man. This should be intended in every sermon, and that is a good sermon by which these points are in any measure gained

Ecclesiastes 1 As stated in the introduction verse two of this chapter really does say it all; “…vanity of vanities all is vanity”. This phrase is a loaded term because it comes from a place of sobriety and repentance, Solomon, the preacher, is on his way back to God’ graces and has looks back over his life and the things that caused his descent he feels quite justified is taking the stand that all is vanity. According to Matthew Henry, Solomon is writing this from several aspects; as a repentant man, a preacher, a son (of David), and a King (of Jerusalem). Each persona has unique aspects that influence the overall tone and material of the writing. However the point is consistent throughout; al is vanity. This chapter also features a familiar and often referenced passage of scripture; “…and there is no new thing under the sun” (verse 9). Solomon is building the case that all is vanity and by making the claim that there is nothing new under the sun it is a lot simpler to make the case about vanity. If there are no new experiences, if there a no new indulgences, if there are no new passions that means everything has been done before and therefore everything is vanity.]]>2030biblestudy,connected,ecclesiastes,eternity,faith,materialworld,solomon,vanitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-volume-4-lamentations-9-23-2

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,
and by night, but I find no rest.
3 Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises[a] of Israel.

David is expressing his pain and at the same time acknowledges that God is worthy of praise. We will look at this in more detail in Bible study later this week, but what's clear is that Jeremiah is inspired by and keeping to the pattern established by David. This is a formula we can look to. Relationships are based on communication and expressions. What the authors of Psalms and Jeremiah are doing to showing us how to continue to build our relationship with God. Take the time to express your pain and anguish. What do you feel, why do you feel that way, how have your experienced your pain or difficulty, where is this happening and then what would you like God to do about it.

Psalms 22 Prophetic psalm verse 1 is quoted by Jesus on the cross (Eli, Eli, lama sabathani). Verse 18 more prophecy, “They part my garments among them and cast lots…” When Jesus is stripped the roman guard parted his garments and cast lots. Does this psalm prove the connection between David and God that God would give David this kind of insight?
Matthew Henry
In this psalm he speaks, I. Of the humiliation of Christ (v. 1–21), where David, as a type of Christ, complains of the very calamitous condition he was in upon many accounts. 1. He complains, and mixes comforts with his complaints; he complains (v. 1, 2), but comforts himself (v. 3-5), complains again (v. 6-8), but comforts himself again, (v. 9, 10). 2. He complains, and mixes prayers with his complaints; he complains of the power and rage of his enemies (v. 12, 13, 16, 18), of his own bodily weakness and decay (v. 14, 15, 17); but prays that God would not be far from him (v. 11, 19), that he would save and deliver him (v. 19–21). II. Of the exaltation of Christ, that his undertaking should be for the glory of God (v. 22–25), for the salvation and joy of his people (v. 26–29), and for the perpetuating of his own kingdom (v. 30, 31). In singing this psalm we must keep our thoughts fixed upon Christ, and be so affected with his sufferings as to experience the fellowship of them, and so affected with his grace as to experience the power and influence of it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46643943Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:15:13 +0000Connected ChurchJeremiah is providing us a blueprint for how to pray, how to express our pain and suffering an burden to God. It is very similar to the patter we see in Psalm 22: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me,...

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,
and by night, but I find no rest.
3 Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises[a] of Israel.

David is expressing his pain and at the same time acknowledges that God is worthy of praise. We will look at this in more detail in Bible study later this week, but what's clear is that Jeremiah is inspired by and keeping to the pattern established by David. This is a formula we can look to. Relationships are based on communication and expressions. What the authors of Psalms and Jeremiah are doing to showing us how to continue to build our relationship with God. Take the time to express your pain and anguish. What do you feel, why do you feel that way, how have your experienced your pain or difficulty, where is this happening and then what would you like God to do about it.

Psalms 22 Prophetic psalm verse 1 is quoted by Jesus on the cross (Eli, Eli, lama sabathani). Verse 18 more prophecy, “They part my garments among them and cast lots…” When Jesus is stripped the roman guard parted his garments and cast lots. Does this psalm prove the connection between David and God that God would give David this kind of insight?
Matthew Henry
In this psalm he speaks, I. Of the humiliation of Christ (v. 1–21), where David, as a type of Christ, complains of the very calamitous condition he was in upon many accounts. 1. He complains, and mixes comforts with his complaints; he complains (v. 1, 2), but comforts himself (v. 3-5), complains again (v. 6-8), but comforts himself again, (v. 9, 10). 2. He complains, and mixes prayers with his complaints; he complains of the power and rage of his enemies (v. 12, 13, 16, 18), of his own bodily weakness and decay (v. 14, 15, 17); but prays that God would not be far from him (v. 11, 19), that he would save and deliver him (v. 19–21). II. Of the exaltation of Christ, that his undertaking should be for the glory of God (v. 22–25), for the salvation and joy of his people (v. 26–29), and for the perpetuating of his own kingdom (v. 30, 31). In singing this psalm we must keep our thoughts fixed upon Christ, and be so affected with his sufferings as to experience the fellowship of them, and so affected with his grace as to experience the power and influence of it.]]>1892biblestudy,church,connected,faith,lamentationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-volume-2-esther-9-9-21
Haman, chief minister of King Ahasuerus, incensed that Mordecai, a Jew, held him in disdain and refused obeisance, convinced the king that the Jews living under Persian rule were rebellious and should be slaughtered. With the king’s consent, Haman set a date for the execution (the 13th day of the month of Adar) by casting lots and built a gallows for Mordecai.

When word of the planned massacre reached Esther, beloved Jewish queen of Ahasuerus and adopted daughter of Mordecai, she risked her life by going uninvited to the king to suggest a banquet that Haman would attend. At the meal she pleaded for the Jews and accused “this wicked Haman” of plotting the annihilation of her people. Upset, the king stepped out into the palace gardens. On returning, he found Haman “falling on the couch where Esther was.” The king mistook Haman’s frantic pleas for mercy as an attack upon the queen. The outraged king ordered that Haman be hanged and that Mordecai be named to his position. Esther and Mordecai then obtained a royal edict allowing Jews throughout the empire to attack their enemies on Adar 13. After an exhilarating victory, they declared the following day a holiday and (alluding to the lots Haman had cast) named it Purim.

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The Jewish Feast of Purim, a celebration of the deliverance detailed in the book of Esther, is named after the lots that Haman cast. On Purim, the book of Esther is read in the synagogue, and every time the name “Haman” is read, the audience drowns out the sound with ratchet-type noisemakers called graggers (or groggers) or by anything loud and annoying: alarm clocks, toy xylophones, balloons popped with pins, dolls that cry, toy police sirens, whistles, etc.

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The book of Esther is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God at all. But He is there nonetheless, evident in His divine providence. Every aspect of the story of Esther, from Queen Vashti’s disobedience to Haman’s wicked motives to Esther’s beauty to Mordecai’s wisdom, work together to save the Jewish people. The hand of God is evident throughout the book, which teaches a powerful lesson: even the actions of the wicked are governed by God in a master plan to do good for His chosen people and for all who trust in Him (see Romans 8:28).

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Haman was an Agagite and the son of Hammedatha. Haman was likely a descendent of Agag, king of the Amalekites, long-time enemies of the Jewish people. God had told King Saul to destroy the Amalekites centuries earlier (1 Samuel 15:3), but Saul failed to obey the command. His disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom and, in Esther’s time, the threat of annihilation for all Jews.

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Haman was an Agagite and the son of Hammedatha. Haman was likely a descendent of Agag, king of the Amalekites, long-time enemies of the Jewish people. God had told King Saul to destroy the Amalekites centuries earlier (1 Samuel 15:3), but Saul failed to obey the command. His disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom and, in Esther’s time, the threat of annihilation for all Jews.

From]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453035Fri, 10 Sep 2021 02:04:05 +0000Connected ChurchPurim, (Hebrew: “Lots”) English Feast of Lots, a joyous Jewish festival commemorating the survival of the Jews who, in the 5th century bce, were marked for death by their Persian rulers. The story is related in the biblical Book of Esther. Haman,...
Haman, chief minister of King Ahasuerus, incensed that Mordecai, a Jew, held him in disdain and refused obeisance, convinced the king that the Jews living under Persian rule were rebellious and should be slaughtered. With the king’s consent, Haman set a date for the execution (the 13th day of the month of Adar) by casting lots and built a gallows for Mordecai.

When word of the planned massacre reached Esther, beloved Jewish queen of Ahasuerus and adopted daughter of Mordecai, she risked her life by going uninvited to the king to suggest a banquet that Haman would attend. At the meal she pleaded for the Jews and accused “this wicked Haman” of plotting the annihilation of her people. Upset, the king stepped out into the palace gardens. On returning, he found Haman “falling on the couch where Esther was.” The king mistook Haman’s frantic pleas for mercy as an attack upon the queen. The outraged king ordered that Haman be hanged and that Mordecai be named to his position. Esther and Mordecai then obtained a royal edict allowing Jews throughout the empire to attack their enemies on Adar 13. After an exhilarating victory, they declared the following day a holiday and (alluding to the lots Haman had cast) named it Purim.

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The Jewish Feast of Purim, a celebration of the deliverance detailed in the book of Esther, is named after the lots that Haman cast. On Purim, the book of Esther is read in the synagogue, and every time the name “Haman” is read, the audience drowns out the sound with ratchet-type noisemakers called graggers (or groggers) or by anything loud and annoying: alarm clocks, toy xylophones, balloons popped with pins, dolls that cry, toy police sirens, whistles, etc.

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The book of Esther is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God at all. But He is there nonetheless, evident in His divine providence. Every aspect of the story of Esther, from Queen Vashti’s disobedience to Haman’s wicked motives to Esther’s beauty to Mordecai’s wisdom, work together to save the Jewish people. The hand of God is evident throughout the book, which teaches a powerful lesson: even the actions of the wicked are governed by God in a master plan to do good for His chosen people and for all who trust in Him (see Romans 8:28).

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Haman was an Agagite and the son of Hammedatha. Haman was likely a descendent of Agag, king of the Amalekites, long-time enemies of the Jewish people. God had told King Saul to destroy the Amalekites centuries earlier (1 Samuel 15:3), but Saul failed to obey the command. His disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom and, in Esther’s time, the threat of annihilation for all Jews.

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Haman was an Agagite and the son of Hammedatha. Haman was likely a descendent of Agag, king of the Amalekites, long-time enemies of the Jewish people. God had told King Saul to destroy the Amalekites centuries earlier (1 Samuel 15:3), but Saul failed to obey the command. His disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom and, in Esther’s time, the threat of annihilation for all Jews.

From]]>2451esther,faith,harem,promotion,study,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-volume-1-ruth-9-2-21Elimelech. His name signifies my God a king, agreeable to the state of Israel when the judges ruled, for the Lord was their King, and comfortable to him and his family in their affliction, that God was theirs and that he reigns for ever. His wife was Naomi, which signifies my amiable or pleasant one. But his sons' names were Mahlon and Chilion, sickness and consumption

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shavuot
Shavuot, also called Pentecost, in full Ḥag Shavuot, (“Festival of the Weeks”), second of the three Pilgrim Festivals of the Jewish religious calendar. It was originally an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat harvest. During the Temple period, the first fruits of the harvest were brought to the Temple, and two loaves of bread made from the new wheat were offered. This aspect of the holiday is reflected in the custom of decorating the synagogue with fruits and flowers and in the names Yom ha-Bikkurim (“Day of the First Fruits”) and Ḥag ha-Qazir (“Harvest Feast”).
During rabbinic times the festival became associated with the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, which is recounted in the Torah readings for the holiday. It became customary during Shavuot to study the Torah and to read the Book of Ruth.
Celebration of Shavuot occurs on the 50th day, or seven weeks, after the sheaf offering of the harvest celebrated during Passover. The holiday is therefore also called Pentecost from the Greek pentēkostē (“50th”). It falls on Sivan 6 (and Sivan 7 outside Israel).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46353749Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:04:47 +0000Connected ChurchFrom Matthew Henry - Elimelech. His name signifies my God a king, agreeable to the state of Israel when the judges ruled, for the Lord was their King, and comfortable to him and his family in their affliction, that God was theirs and that he reigns...Elimelech. His name signifies my God a king, agreeable to the state of Israel when the judges ruled, for the Lord was their King, and comfortable to him and his family in their affliction, that God was theirs and that he reigns for ever. His wife was Naomi, which signifies my amiable or pleasant one. But his sons' names were Mahlon and Chilion, sickness and consumption

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shavuot
Shavuot, also called Pentecost, in full Ḥag Shavuot, (“Festival of the Weeks”), second of the three Pilgrim Festivals of the Jewish religious calendar. It was originally an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat harvest. During the Temple period, the first fruits of the harvest were brought to the Temple, and two loaves of bread made from the new wheat were offered. This aspect of the holiday is reflected in the custom of decorating the synagogue with fruits and flowers and in the names Yom ha-Bikkurim (“Day of the First Fruits”) and Ḥag ha-Qazir (“Harvest Feast”).
During rabbinic times the festival became associated with the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, which is recounted in the Torah readings for the holiday. It became customary during Shavuot to study the Torah and to read the Book of Ruth.
Celebration of Shavuot occurs on the 50th day, or seven weeks, after the sheaf offering of the harvest celebrated during Passover. The holiday is therefore also called Pentecost from the Greek pentēkostē (“50th”). It falls on Sivan 6 (and Sivan 7 outside Israel).]]>3826biblestudy,connected,faith,festival,pentecost,ruthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-how-to-renew-our-minds-8-26-I appeal to you therefore, brothers by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
This is the description of true worship, this takes us back to Moses and Sinai the first commandment is to Love God and have nothing else before God and then to not make an idols. Here Paul is directing back to how to love God, by sacrificing self and embracing God's plan and purpose of worship.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46254879Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:34:36 +0000Connected ChurchRomans 12:1 - 2 - I appeal to you therefore, brothers by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the...I appeal to you therefore, brothers by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
This is the description of true worship, this takes us back to Moses and Sinai the first commandment is to Love God and have nothing else before God and then to not make an idols. Here Paul is directing back to how to love God, by sacrificing self and embracing God's plan and purpose of worship.]]>2591biblestudy,faith,masking,mindset,renewalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/lessons-not-learned-bible-study-8-12-21https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46074891Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:36:37 +0000Connected ChurchFor many of us we read how the nation of Israel turn their backs on God time and time again but while they were in the wilderness before they entered the promised land and even upon entering the Promised Land they continued to sin and do those things...2573church,connection,covid,crt,faith,health,jesus,learn,tuskegeecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-7-29-21-why-church-corporate
The impact of corporate prayer is very similar to the impact of corporate worship and testimony. Hearing others express their affection and love and appreciation of God can serve be an encouragement and a blessing to others. Corporate prayer can also strengthen our faith and fill-in the gaps. It's not about having all the right words, however there is a blessing when God can use someone else to express the sentiment of our own hearts. It can also serve as confirmation because everything is not just coming from you. When you hear God speak through someone else it will boost your own faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45898069Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:18:23 +0000Connected ChurchWe come together to pray and to give The impact of corporate prayer is very similar to the impact of corporate worship and testimony. Hearing others express their affection and love and appreciation of God can serve be an encouragement and a...
The impact of corporate prayer is very similar to the impact of corporate worship and testimony. Hearing others express their affection and love and appreciation of God can serve be an encouragement and a blessing to others. Corporate prayer can also strengthen our faith and fill-in the gaps. It's not about having all the right words, however there is a blessing when God can use someone else to express the sentiment of our own hearts. It can also serve as confirmation because everything is not just coming from you. When you hear God speak through someone else it will boost your own faith.]]>2306acts,church,connected,corinthians,corporate,faith,pray,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-why-church-the-blood-7-23-21Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45823019Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:17:55 +0000Connected ChurchPsalms 133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which...Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.]]>2674biblestudy,bloodofjesus,church,connectedchurch,faith,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-why-church-intro-7-2-21https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45538114Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:50:16 +0000Connected ChurchThe first episode in a brand new series we are calling "Why Church". In this episode we unpack the connecting between the Spirit of Christ living in us and how that same Spirit interacts with The Holy Spirit.1841church,connected,exam,fail,faith,hr,pass,shrm,study,testcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-6-9-21-why-jesus-the-endWhat "end" or rather new perspective was John describing

Michael Gorman’s book, Reading Revelation Responsibly, Gorman illustrates views on Revelation in a grid with four quadrants. The vertical axis represents a timeline for past, present, and future events that Revelation could represent. The horizontal axis represents reading the text as a code on one side versus reading the text as a lens on the other. Below are the five views of Revelation.
1. The Predictive Futurist: This view sees the text as a code that represents future events. The original meaning wasn’t fully understood by its original audience and will only be revealed when the events happen.
2. The Pretorist: This view sees the text as a code, but the events represented by the code already happened in the 1st century.
3. Poetic or Theopoetic: This view sees the text as poetic language used to express ultimate truths about God, evil, and history.
4. Theopolitical: This view sees the text as a form of political protest and dissent against the Roman empire that emerged out of a time of persecution in the 1st century. In this view, an emphasis is placed on the Kingdom of God as the antithesis to the kingdoms of this world.
5. Pastoral/Prophetic: This view sees the text as anchored in the past but meant to speak to every generation of readers. The imagery is seen as a challenge and comfort by showing us a heavenly perspective on the events of our world throughout time.

WWI: 1914 - 1918
WWII: 1939 - 1945
Cold War: some estimates having starting as early as 1949 when Russia tests their first Atomic bomb and doesn't end until the US and Russia withdraw their atomic bombs from Europe in 1986
War in Afghanistan: US invaded Afghanistan in 2001, we still have troops there
Columbine shooting, Las Vegas outdoor concert, Sandy Hook ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


Steve Moyice called "The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation." It's about hyperlinks to the Hebrew Bible. And he has these cool comparative charts about the number of direct references or quotations for the Revelation. Just a quick scan here. 82 references to places in the Torah, 97 to the Psalms, 122 references to Isaiah, 48 to Jeremiah, 83 to Ezekiel, 74 to Daniel, 73 to the Minor Prophets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45241228Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:07:31 +0000Connected ChurchRevelation, apocalyptic literature What "end" or rather new perspective was John describing Michael Gorman’s book, Reading Revelation Responsibly, Gorman illustrates views on Revelation in a grid with four quadrants. The vertical axis represents a...What "end" or rather new perspective was John describing

Michael Gorman’s book, Reading Revelation Responsibly, Gorman illustrates views on Revelation in a grid with four quadrants. The vertical axis represents a timeline for past, present, and future events that Revelation could represent. The horizontal axis represents reading the text as a code on one side versus reading the text as a lens on the other. Below are the five views of Revelation.
1. The Predictive Futurist: This view sees the text as a code that represents future events. The original meaning wasn’t fully understood by its original audience and will only be revealed when the events happen.
2. The Pretorist: This view sees the text as a code, but the events represented by the code already happened in the 1st century.
3. Poetic or Theopoetic: This view sees the text as poetic language used to express ultimate truths about God, evil, and history.
4. Theopolitical: This view sees the text as a form of political protest and dissent against the Roman empire that emerged out of a time of persecution in the 1st century. In this view, an emphasis is placed on the Kingdom of God as the antithesis to the kingdoms of this world.
5. Pastoral/Prophetic: This view sees the text as anchored in the past but meant to speak to every generation of readers. The imagery is seen as a challenge and comfort by showing us a heavenly perspective on the events of our world throughout time.

WWI: 1914 - 1918
WWII: 1939 - 1945
Cold War: some estimates having starting as early as 1949 when Russia tests their first Atomic bomb and doesn't end until the US and Russia withdraw their atomic bombs from Europe in 1986
War in Afghanistan: US invaded Afghanistan in 2001, we still have troops there
Columbine shooting, Las Vegas outdoor concert, Sandy Hook ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


Steve Moyice called "The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation." It's about hyperlinks to the Hebrew Bible. And he has these cool comparative charts about the number of direct references or quotations for the Revelation. Just a quick scan here. 82 references to places in the Torah, 97 to the Psalms, 122 references to Isaiah, 48 to Jeremiah, 83 to Ezekiel, 74 to Daniel, 73 to the Minor Prophets.]]>2740apocalypse,biblestudy,chrisitian,church,connected,revelation,theendcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-day-of-pentecost-5-26-21

In order for God' Kingdom to fully come Jesus had to do a couple of things:
First he had to give up (John 10:17-18 "The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”) Jesus surrendered his life for you and I.

Next he had to be raised up on the cross (John 3:14 "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up")

After he was raised he had to be laid down in a tomb (Mark 15:46 "So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.")

Jesus laid down for three days, but on the third day he had to get up (Mark 16:6-7 "Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”)

And finally when all his earthly work was done Jesus had to go up (John 14:1-2 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?")

Put it in the chat, text someone tell them give up - raise up - lay down - get up now go up. Jesus came so we could go up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45057087Thu, 27 May 2021 01:28:14 +0000Connected ChurchSo what's happening in the upper room on this day of Pentecost. Previously Jesus well in flesh breathed on many of his disciples and empowered them with his spirit with God's spirit the Holy Spirit to be Witnesses. That's why they received the Holy...

In order for God' Kingdom to fully come Jesus had to do a couple of things:
First he had to give up (John 10:17-18 "The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”) Jesus surrendered his life for you and I.

Next he had to be raised up on the cross (John 3:14 "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up")

After he was raised he had to be laid down in a tomb (Mark 15:46 "So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.")

Jesus laid down for three days, but on the third day he had to get up (Mark 16:6-7 "Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”)

And finally when all his earthly work was done Jesus had to go up (John 14:1-2 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?")

Put it in the chat, text someone tell them give up - raise up - lay down - get up now go up. Jesus came so we could go up.]]>2330church,connect,connected,connecting,faith,pentecostcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/why-jesus-the-big-3-bible-study-5-6-21Sin
Iniquity
Transgression

Exodus 34:1-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44672693Fri, 07 May 2021 01:23:54 +0000Connected ChurchLooking at the big three - Sin Iniquity Transgression Exodus 34:1-7Sin
Iniquity
Transgression

Exodus 34:1-7]]>2894church,connected,faith,forgiveness,iniquity,jesus,love,podcast,sin,transgressioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/connected-podcast-true-generosityWhy giving is such a challenging and controversial issue in the church:
1. We are accustomed to giving money to causes where we believe our financial support can do some real good and if we were to remove the "Godly obligation" to give from many of our churches they would not be places we would necessarily support financially
2. What does it mean to be a church member and what benefit do I derive from being a member
3. Many leaders don't want to have to maintain a separate full time job in addition to ministry
4. The love of money

Where did tithing come from?
The modern church has only been teaching tithing in America for 100 years or so, however in all our teaching, Christians are no more generous toward the church today than they were 100 years ago. During the great depression Christians gave about 2.6% of their income in 2006 when Christian were more than twice as wealthy are we were in the 1940's guess how much we gave to church…2.6% Christians are getting the message of giving because it is being taught wrong. So let's with the origin of tithing. To be clear this is not a teaching where I am making the case that giving is not necessary. In fact the opposite we when get finished I am going to make the case that tithing doesn’t go far enough.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44353152Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:12:40 +0000Connected ChurchGod DOES NOT NEED YOUR MONEY and in full transparency neither does connected church. Your investments are welcome, but if what we are doing is truly God's work, provision will be made available for us to continue to do this work. Why giving is such...Why giving is such a challenging and controversial issue in the church:
1. We are accustomed to giving money to causes where we believe our financial support can do some real good and if we were to remove the "Godly obligation" to give from many of our churches they would not be places we would necessarily support financially
2. What does it mean to be a church member and what benefit do I derive from being a member
3. Many leaders don't want to have to maintain a separate full time job in addition to ministry
4. The love of money

Where did tithing come from?
The modern church has only been teaching tithing in America for 100 years or so, however in all our teaching, Christians are no more generous toward the church today than they were 100 years ago. During the great depression Christians gave about 2.6% of their income in 2006 when Christian were more than twice as wealthy are we were in the 1940's guess how much we gave to church…2.6% Christians are getting the message of giving because it is being taught wrong. So let's with the origin of tithing. To be clear this is not a teaching where I am making the case that giving is not necessary. In fact the opposite we when get finished I am going to make the case that tithing doesn’t go far enough.]]>3238church,connected,connection,faith,generosity,giving,money,tithe,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/divine-leadership-bible-study-3-18-211Timothy 3:8-13
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Servant managers understand the importance of modeling the kind of behavior they would like to see demonstrated by their teams. A manager does not exist for the benefit of receiving service from those in there direct line of supervision. Rather managers exist to serve those in their direct line of responsibility. The servant manager understands the best way to get the necessary results and performance from their team is to serve in a capacity that allows their team to function at their very best.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43956853Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:35:24 +0000Connected ChurchTo be a leader means to be a servant, as you are praying for your leaders this week, we want to ask God to lead you to the those leaders who are servants, we are willing to give of themselves without seeking reciprocity. In fact true leaders in the...1Timothy 3:8-13
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Servant managers understand the importance of modeling the kind of behavior they would like to see demonstrated by their teams. A manager does not exist for the benefit of receiving service from those in there direct line of supervision. Rather managers exist to serve those in their direct line of responsibility. The servant manager understands the best way to get the necessary results and performance from their team is to serve in a capacity that allows their team to function at their very best.]]>2358church,connected,faith,jesus,leader,management,servantcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/bible-study-starting-the-fast-3-4-21This is to Mary and Martha, where Martha is busy preparing the home and serving and Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet (so busy trying to righteous and do something righteous and when what we can do best is spend time with in Jesus' presence - Luke 10:38-42)
Fasting is no longer needed to atone for sins, if you try to take pieces of the law and sew them into new Christianity it will not work, similarly if you try to take new era of grace and try to squeeze it into the law it will not work, choose the better thing Grace given to us by Christ through our faith

It is just as important to prepare for the fast as it is to plan for breaking your fast (must go into and come out of the fast the right way)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43777156Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:31:44 +0000Connected ChurchMark 2:18-22 fasting is like pouring new wine into old wine skins or sewing new cloth into old garment / old garments are already shrunk, when old garments and cleaned and dried with new piece sewn in new piece with shrink and make a bigger tear, old...This is to Mary and Martha, where Martha is busy preparing the home and serving and Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet (so busy trying to righteous and do something righteous and when what we can do best is spend time with in Jesus' presence - Luke 10:38-42)
Fasting is no longer needed to atone for sins, if you try to take pieces of the law and sew them into new Christianity it will not work, similarly if you try to take new era of grace and try to squeeze it into the law it will not work, choose the better thing Grace given to us by Christ through our faith

It is just as important to prepare for the fast as it is to plan for breaking your fast (must go into and come out of the fast the right way)]]>2789church,connected,faith,fasting,pray,unitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/audio-only_2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43569607Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:33:49 +0000Connected ChurchGod desires a relationship with humanity that is not possible with any other creature and therefore we must know and appreciate that God speaks and is speaking. That is certainly one of the reasons why the role or office of a Pastor/Preacher and...2012connected,connection,fiath,god,listeningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/audio-only_1A prophet was required to deliver God’s message accurately. The prophet Micaiah put it well: “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell [the king] only what the Lord tells me” (1 Kings 22:14). Those who, like Jeremiah, tried to keep silent found they could not (Jeremiah 20:9). Those who, like Jonah, tried to avoid their responsibility were corrected (Jonah 1:3–4). Others, like the unnamed prophet from Judah who directly disobeyed the divine command, lost their lives (1 Kings 13:15–24).
A prophet often led a hard life. Isaiah was sent to a people “ever hearing, but never understanding” (Isaiah 6:9), and (according to tradition) he was eventually murdered for his efforts. Ezekiel ministered to “a rebellious people” (Ezekiel 12:2). The queen of Israel sought to take Elijah’s life (1 Kings 19:2). Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern, where he “sank down into the mud” (Jeremiah 38:6). Jesus spoke of Jerusalem as those “who kill the prophets and stone those sent” to them (Luke 13:34), and, speaking to the Jewish leaders of his day, Stephen asked this condemning question: “Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute?” (Acts 7:52).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43461357Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:33:38 +0000Connected ChurchMost prophets of God were men, but the Old Testament also mentions prophetesses such as Miriam (Exodus 15:20, ESV), Deborah (Judges 4:4, ESV), and Huldah (2 Kings 22:14, ESV). All prophets shared some characteristics that made their ministries...A prophet was required to deliver God’s message accurately. The prophet Micaiah put it well: “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell [the king] only what the Lord tells me” (1 Kings 22:14). Those who, like Jeremiah, tried to keep silent found they could not (Jeremiah 20:9). Those who, like Jonah, tried to avoid their responsibility were corrected (Jonah 1:3–4). Others, like the unnamed prophet from Judah who directly disobeyed the divine command, lost their lives (1 Kings 13:15–24).
A prophet often led a hard life. Isaiah was sent to a people “ever hearing, but never understanding” (Isaiah 6:9), and (according to tradition) he was eventually murdered for his efforts. Ezekiel ministered to “a rebellious people” (Ezekiel 12:2). The queen of Israel sought to take Elijah’s life (1 Kings 19:2). Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern, where he “sank down into the mud” (Jeremiah 38:6). Jesus spoke of Jerusalem as those “who kill the prophets and stone those sent” to them (Luke 13:34), and, speaking to the Jewish leaders of his day, Stephen asked this condemning question: “Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute?” (Acts 7:52).]]>3381church,connected,faith,prophecy,prophetscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/is-my-life-my-lifehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43334568Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:45:11 +0000Connected ChurchLuke 8 describe the encounter between Jesus a man, Matthew describes two men that were possessed of devils and were restricted to living in a cave where he/they was/were cutting himself and would break the chains the used to hold him. Jesus traveled...2583cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/enlightment-of-the-sphere-and-christs-sp

The Magi came from the east Babylon/Persia. They studied the sky by trade and where guided by Daniel's prophecy to seek the Messiah. Many Jews remained in Babylon/Persia after the Babylonian exile of the 6th century B.C. and did not return to Israel. Since God later appeared to them in a dream, it is reasonable to think they we were aware and perhaps even worshipped the one true God.

Gold is a symbol of divinity, pointing to Christ’s identity as the Son of God.
Fragrant frankincense was often burnt as an offering to God. This could symbolize the fact that Jesus would give Himself up as a sacrifice.
Myrrh was a spice used in embalming. It symbolizes bitterness and suffering. This could symbolize how Jesus would grow up to suffer and die.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43206007Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:43:43 +0000Connected ChurchThe gospel of Luke records the conception of Jesus Christ in Luke 1:26-56 and His birth in Luke 2:1-7. Eight days later according to Mosaic custom, Jesus was taken to the temple to be circumcised and given His name. Then 40 days after His birth, He...

The Magi came from the east Babylon/Persia. They studied the sky by trade and where guided by Daniel's prophecy to seek the Messiah. Many Jews remained in Babylon/Persia after the Babylonian exile of the 6th century B.C. and did not return to Israel. Since God later appeared to them in a dream, it is reasonable to think they we were aware and perhaps even worshipped the one true God.

Gold is a symbol of divinity, pointing to Christ’s identity as the Son of God.
Fragrant frankincense was often burnt as an offering to God. This could symbolize the fact that Jesus would give Himself up as a sacrifice.
Myrrh was a spice used in embalming. It symbolizes bitterness and suffering. This could symbolize how Jesus would grow up to suffer and die.]]>2664christmas,church,connected,faith,magicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/gods-economy-and-capitalism"If you are businessman or businesswoman you have a right to make a profit, you ought to make a profit, but not at the expense of being righteous in the dealing of your business or being Godly in the relationship to your workers and your customers." Dr. Tony Evans
"We have ungodly people today doing business and calling themselves Christians." Dr. Tony Evans

Corporate Greed -
Under the Bush administration we went to war to protect and expand oil reserves for our Saudi Arabian allies

Under the Obama administration predatory lenders who nearly bankrupted the county charging 300 and 400% interest where given Government bailouts when a fifth of the country went bankrupt and defaulted on their loans.

Under the Trump administration the CARES act was supposed to help protect payrolls and benefits of small businesses and their employees and the majority of those funds went to mega corporations, including personal holdings of Trump and other members of the administration

Deuteronomy 25:14-16
"You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, a large and a small. A full and fair weight you shall have, a full and fair measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the LORD your God."


Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 20:10, 23 - Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD. Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD,
and false scales are not good. Using divers measures is considered an abomination. Divers measures refer to dishonest and unjust business practices, fraud and dishonesty.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43092459Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:09:22 +0000Connected ChurchBusinesses and business owners have a right to make a profit "If you are businessman or businesswoman you have a right to make a profit, you ought to make a profit, but not at the expense of being righteous in the dealing of your business or being..."If you are businessman or businesswoman you have a right to make a profit, you ought to make a profit, but not at the expense of being righteous in the dealing of your business or being Godly in the relationship to your workers and your customers." Dr. Tony Evans
"We have ungodly people today doing business and calling themselves Christians." Dr. Tony Evans

Corporate Greed -
Under the Bush administration we went to war to protect and expand oil reserves for our Saudi Arabian allies

Under the Obama administration predatory lenders who nearly bankrupted the county charging 300 and 400% interest where given Government bailouts when a fifth of the country went bankrupt and defaulted on their loans.

Under the Trump administration the CARES act was supposed to help protect payrolls and benefits of small businesses and their employees and the majority of those funds went to mega corporations, including personal holdings of Trump and other members of the administration

Deuteronomy 25:14-16
"You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, a large and a small. A full and fair weight you shall have, a full and fair measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the LORD your God."


Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 20:10, 23 - Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD. Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD,
and false scales are not good. Using divers measures is considered an abomination. Divers measures refer to dishonest and unjust business practices, fraud and dishonesty.]]>3560capitalism,church,economy,faith,socialismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13858421/audio-onlyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42976481Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:30:46 +0000Connected Church3256bible,faith,studycleanfull