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Abri Brancken - The Chaplain’s Commentary
by Abri Brancken
Abri Brancken (The Chaplain's Commentary) covers thought-provoking and cosmic-sized topics, from religion to sociology and everything in between. If you are ready to look at life from a different perspective, then you are at the right place. For exclusive resources and deep dives, follow me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/abribrancken
Episodes
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Book of Acts - Study 8 - Speaking in tongues
Acts 2:4 - and they spoke in tongues.... This message is a study on speaking in tongues.
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Book of Acts - Study 7 - What does this mean?
A study on Acts 2 - Why did the outpouring of the Holy Spirit happen? What did it mean?
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Book of Acts - Study 6 - Matthias chosen to replace Judas
A study on Acts 1
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Book of Acts - Study 5 - A cloud took Him from their sight
A cloud took Jesus out of their sight. Clouds appear frequently in the Bible and often symbolise God’s presence, glory, guidance, judgment, mystery, and divine power. In this Study we focus on the various types of clouds in the Bible. The cloud that took Jesus into heaven is not carrying Jesus…
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Book of Acts - Study 4 - Restoration through the Holy Spirit
Jesus said that the Father promised the Holy Spirit, but when did the Father promise the Holy Spirit? Where do we find that promise in the Bible? There are instances in the Gospels where the Holy Spirit is promised, e.g.• John 14:16 – The Father will give “another Helper” (the Spirit of truth).•...
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Book of Acts - Study 3 - The promise Holy Spirit and the Table of Nations
The opening chapter of Acts describes the events surrounding Jesus’ departure, marking the beginning of a new phase in God’s plan of salvation. In Acts, we see that the work of Jesus Christ is both finished and unfinished. His monumental work of redemption is complete (John 17:4), but his…
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Book of Acts - Study 2 - The Old Testament usage in Acts
The New Testamentis deeply rooted in the language, imagery, and theological framework of the OldTestament. Its writers consistently employ allusions, quotations, and narrativeechoes drawn from the Hebrew Scriptures to interpret the life, death, andresurrection of Jesus and to articulate the...
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Book of Acts - Study 1 - The story begins
OUR STUDY FOCUS AND WHAT WE’RE EXPLORINGWelcome to our captivating exploration of the Book of Acts, a profound journey through the vibrant beginnings of the early followers of Christ. I invite you to embark on this enlightening path with us as we delve into the Book of Acts. Throughout this...
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When the Kingdom of Light meets the kingdom of darkness (demonology)
From Genesis to Revelation,Scripture consistently pulls back the curtain on a world beyond sight, filledwith angels, fallen angels, and demonic powers, and other spiritual entities,contending for influence. The Bible never treats this realm as myth but as apresent and active reality shaping human...
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The importance of spiritual discernemnt
We are living in changing and perilous times. As followers of the LORD, we must discern properly. In this message, Abri focuses on the importance of having Bible based discernment.
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The four phases of spiritual growth (and the 4 types of churches)
In our walk with the LORD, we gothrough various stages of spiritual growth. Not only do individuals go throughthese stages, but churches and even cultures do as well. Understanding thestages will help you extend more grace and mercy to those around you who arenot at the same Stage you are. Here…
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The role of a father (Father's day message)
A father anchors the family with stability, direction, and protection. His words and actions shape how his children understand love, responsibility, and faith. By leading with integrity and presence, he builds confidence and security in those who depend on him. A father’s quiet strength and…
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The Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, commemorates God dwelling with His people in the wilderness, and it prophetically points to Jesus as the true Emmanuel, God dwelling among us, who provides living water and eternal shelter for all who believe in Him.
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The power of your testimony (part 3)
This is part 3 of a series entitled "Go tell the world". In this session, Abri will share how to structure your testimony. It is all about sharing your testimony as a witness to others. This series aims to help Christians share their faith in Jesus Christ practically and straightforwardly. We…
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The power of your testimony (part 2)
This is part 2 of a series entitled "Go tell the world". It is all about sharing your testimony as a witness to others. This series aims to help Christians share their faith in Jesus Christ practically and straightforwardly. We will focus on the salvation of people and how you can play a role in...
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The power of your testimony (part 1)
This is part 1 of a series entitled "Go tell the world". It is all about sharing your testimony as a witness to others. This series aims to help Christians share their faith in Jesus Christ practically and straightforwardly. We will focus on the salvation of people and how you can play a role in...
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The Tallit (Prayer Shawl) - Part 2
This is Part 2 of the Episode entitled, "The Tallit". For us to understand he Bible better, we must adopt a hermeneutical (Bible interpretation) approach that prioritises interpreting the Bible within its original ancient context. This means that we should aim to interpret the Bible through the...
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The Tallit (Prayer Shawl) - Part 1
For us to understand the Bible better, we must adopt a hermeneutical (Bible interpretation) approach that prioritises interpreting the Bible within its original ancient context. This means that we should aim to interpret the Bible through the historical and cultural lens of its original…
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The fiery furnace (Dan 3:8-25)
When it comes to the most prominent and significant events in Scripture, God’s pattern is one of intimate protection. He walks with His people through fire, flood, famine, persecution,and wrath while judging the world around them. “You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm...
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From Sinai to Pentecost
Parallels between Sinai and Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2.
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Jonah - When God's mercy makes you angry
About this podcast: Chapter 1: God commands Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. Jonah disobeys and boards a ship to Tarshish. A violent storm hits; Jonah tells the sailors to throw him overboard. As soon as they do, the sea calms, and Jonah is swallowed by a great…
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The golden calf was not just a calf: Echoes of Egypt in the desert
Understanding Bible verses and passages withintheir historical and cultural contexts is essential for grasping their true meaning. Without an awareness of the customs, religious practices, and worldview of the time, we risk misinterpreting the significance and depth of the text. In our…
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Discerning the REAL CHRIST beyond sermons and systems
If we claim to be Christ followers, we must develop the courage to assess and analyse what we believe and why we believe it. We must ask ourselves the question, “Am I right in what I believe the Bible says or am I following a popular view within the church or my Christian community that seems to…
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The teaching techniques of Jesus - part 2
The Rabbis of Jesus’ day were famous for using specific teaching techniques when communicating God’s Word to people. The first-century rabbis were master storytellers and taught God’s Word using clever techniques. Through these teaching techniques, Jesus claimed to be God, their Messiah. Because…
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The teaching techniques of Jesus - part 1
We often do not understand Jesus' teaching because we do not understand his teaching techniques. In this episode, we will explore some of the techniques Jesus used to share His message.
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Discipleship in the days of Jesus - Part 2
What did discipleship look like in Jesus's day? In this episode, Abri explores the first-century culture and views regarding discipleship.
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What you probably did not know about water baptism
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Interesting parallels in the Bible
The Bible is filled with parallels. These parallels teach us various lessons about the nature of God, humanity, and the overarching themes of the Scripture. Looking at the parallels, we realise that someone greater than “man” was involved in putting the Bible together. It shows us that His plans...
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Why did Jesus heal the man born blind in John 9
What was Jesus doing in and through this miracle? This miracle has multiple layers and purposes. Jesus did not only perform this miracle mainly to give the blind man sight but also to reveal his true identity to the people.
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The ways of God vs the ways of man
In the Bible, we often read about stories of people trusting God even though it did not make sense at the time. The beauty of following God even when they didn’t understand what God was doing is that each time they obeyed and trusted, God gave them a tremendous victory. There are also examples in...
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The importance of forgiveness
Forgiveness is something that we should extend to those who hurt us. This does not mean that you will be reconciled with the person, but we must forgive. The Bible has a lot to say about this topic and in this session Abri shares important principles about forgiveness.
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Running and completing the race of faith
In this sermon message Abri talks about the importance of running the race set before us. This year is going to be a very strategic and life altering year. As Christians, we need to be correctly positioned in the LORD for this year.
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Developing a sensitive heart for the LORD through praise & worship - Part 1
God desires our worship. But how should we praise and worship Him through music, song and dance? The Bible is filled with examples, and there are different ways of expressing our adoration, praise, and worship of God. The English and many other translated Bibles use the term “praise” or…
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A second and greater Exodus is coming
The Hebrew Exodus from Egypt was a deliverance accomplished by God, not man. God is the central figure in Exodus, so it shall be in the second Exodus. The first Exodus lead the Hebrews to a lasting relationship between God and Israel. God was Israel’s God in a special sense, and they were God’s...
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The Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:27-28), also known as Yom Kippur, was the most solemn holy day of all the Israelite feasts and festivals, occurring once a year on the tenth day of Tishri, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. On that day, the high priest was to perform elaborate rituals to...
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The Feast of Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets marked the beginning of ten days of consecration and repentance before God. It is one of seven Jewish feasts or festivals appointed by the LORD and one of three feasts that occur in the autumn. The Feast of Trumpets began on the first day (at the new moon) of the seventh...
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The Fall Feasts of the Bible
The Fall Feasts of the Bible by Abri Brancken. The Fall Feasts of the LORD, which are prophetic shadows of the LORD'S return. The first of the Fall Feasts is called Yom T’rooah- The Day of Trumpets. The second of the Fall Feasts is called Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement. The last of the Fall…
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How spiritually sensitive are you?
One goal of spiritual maturity is to become more sensitive to the voice and desires of the LORD. In this sermon, Abri shares principles around becoming more sensitive in your walk with the Messiah. Follow us on social media: https://www.patreon.com/thechaplainscommentary...
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Deception in the End Times (last days before Christ's return)
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. — 2 Timothy 4:3,4 The apostle Paul describes the unique...
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The beast system, artificial intelligence, and the last days
In this episode, we join Abri for a sermon preached at Shiloh Fellowship in Auckland, NZ. The episode presents interesting yet disturbing information regarding the role of AI and the Beast System in the last days.
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The antichrist, the false prophet and the mark of the beast
In this episode, we will focus on Revelation chapter 13.
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Does God ever use deception to fulfill His purposes?
Does God ever use deception to fulfill His purposes? This is a fundamental question, and the answer might surprise you. Abri preached this message at Shiloh Fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand. Follow us on social media: https://www.patreon.com/thechaplainscommentary...
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The alteration of digital Bibles
It is becoming more accessible to alter (change) digital Bibles. It is also becoming more challenging to know whether you are reading the "original" Bible version you have always read or if it has been altered. In the future, Christians will have to resort to printed Bibles for safety and…
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The importance of spiritual discernment
It is vitally important to properly discern what is happening in the world. In this session, Abri shares a short message about this topic. It was part of a prophetic update that he gave during a service.
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The power of your words
About this episode: Your words are very powerful, more than you might believe. Your words can destroy your life and the lives of others. On the other hand, they can bless and bring breakthroughs and success. In this episode, we join Abri for a sermon message he gave on this topic. Follow us on...
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Habakkuk - The righteous shall live by faith
The book of Habakkuk is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Bible. The situation which Habakkuk faces is the imminent invasion of the southern kingdom of Judah by the Chaldeans. Habakkuk is unusual as a prophetic book. Habakkuk never addresses the people of Judah directly. He does not speak to…
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Abri Brancken (The Chaplain's Commentary) covers thought-provoking and cosmic-sized topics, from religion to sociology and everything in between. If you are ready to look at life from a different perspective, then you are at the right place. For exclusive resources and deep dives, follow me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/abribrancken
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