February 21, 2026 | Numbers 5-6 and Mark 4:1-22

00:58 Today’s Speaker: Joshua, Jericho, and Becoming Strong & Courageous01:39 Men’s Retreat Announcement: “Rooted” Theme + Parable of the Soils02:42 Retreat Logistics: Dates, Rooms, Registration, and Bringing the Guys04:07 Transition to Today’s Readings: Numbers 5–6 + Mark 4:1–2004:14 Numbers 5 Overview: Sin in the Camp, Confession, Restitution, Restoration05:01 The Jealousy Test Explained: Vindication, Protection, and Cultural Context06:12 Hidden Sin & Spiritual Dryness: “Search Me, O God” Self-Examination08:54 Modern Application: Suspected Infidelity, Wise Confrontation, and Bringing Sin to Light11:39 Confession Over Shame: Keeping Sin from Wrecking Your Witness11:55 Numbers 6 Explained: The Nazarite Vow and Its Serious Boundaries13:11 New Covenant Parallels: Fasting, Ministry Limits, and Seasons of Consecration15:51 Feeling Called to Ministry? Talk to Your Pastors, Get Trained, Serve in Community18:14 Mark 4 Deep Dive: Why Jesus Uses Parables + The Soils and Self-Deception20:11 Assurance for the Tender Conscience: Testing Fruit, Seeking Counsel, Praying Psalm 13923:17 Final Prayer: Freedom from Self-Deception and a Fruitful Church23:53 Wrap-Up & Podcast Outro: Next Episode and How to ConnectFind out more about Compass Bible Church.Learn more about our Bible Reading Plan.Questions or Comments? Email us [email protected]