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Bible Light
by Ken Matey
Need some encouragement in your life? Bible Light is here to shine the joy of knowing Jesus. We all have a different journey, but we all share in similar struggles. Listen to Bible Light driving to and from work, around the house, or while you're walking the dog! This podcast is specifically designed to be a blessing to those who are looking for practical, simple, yet profound truths found in the Word of God. We read in Psalm 119:105, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Let the God who created you, shine into your life, with Bible Light.
Episodes
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Episode 43_ Should I fear Satan? (god of this world?)
So many are discouraed and live in fear today because they have focused on the power of satan. They have heard that he is the "god of this world" so many times that they think he is in charge. In this episode Ken looks at 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 to read this passage in its context. For prayer, Bible...
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Episode 42: The Names of God (Elohim/El-shaddai) Part 2
What did Jesus mean when He said on the cross that the Father had forsaken Him? If you haven't yet heard part one (Episode 41), this episode builds on that episode. Call or text us for prayer or Bible questions at 401-47-BIBLE or email us at [email protected]. Check out our other…
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Episode 41: The Names of God (Elohim/El-shaddai) Part 1
Join us in this amazing study! The Lord reveals Himself to us, and how He is going to help us in very specific ways in our particular circumstances, through His name. Call or text us for prayer or Bible questions at 401-47-BIBLE or email us at [email protected]. Check out our other...
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Episode 40: 2 Thoughts from the Word "Selah" (Psalm 32)
Ever feel alone and let worry start to make its place in your life? I'm sure all of us can identify with the trap and dare we say, "sin" of worry? There is a wonderfully powerful 2 step process of what to do when we receive terrible news, from the word "Selah." Follow us on Instagram @…
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Episode 39. The Well Known Problem and the Quiet Solution (Psalm 11)
Do you find yourself feeling defeated by looking around at the apparent success of the ungodly? Psalm 11 gives us a template for allowing the Lord to heal our hearts and families. Listen as Ken describes both the problem (verses 1-3) and the solution (verses 4-7). Call or text us for prayer or...
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Episode 38: Salt, Light, and a Hill (Matthew 5:13-16)
The Lord Jesus has not called us to be spectators, but rather are players. We cannot be followers of His and just cheer on those who are busy from the sidelines. However, many of us are willing to get busy and loud for Christ, were just not sure what to do. Many of us feel inadequate to do the...
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Episode 37: Christ (A New Beginning) 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
The world can be a difficult place to live. We all go through tough times, and sometimes a new beginning sounds like a good plan. In this episode we explore the concept of God giving mankind a new and fresh start through the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Call or text us for prayer or Bible...
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Episode 36: Psalm 131 (3 Verses to Change Your Life)
King David was the most powerful man on earth, as king of Israel. He certainly would have reason to have pride, but he learned that there is a God, and it's not him. We can either believe we are the problem solver, and carry all of our burdens, or glorify God as the problem solver and watch our...
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Episode 35: ****SPECIAL Election Message (For a Fearful Heart): Psalm 20****
This is a special episode for the hearts that are filled with fear and anger due to the current political climate. If you know Jesus as Savior, you not only have nothing to fear and worry over, but if you do then it's obvious that you have lost sight of who the LORD God is and what He's capable…
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Episode 34: Heavy Arms: Help Wanted! (Philippians 2:19-24)
Every last one of us can both be an encouragement to others and need to be encouraged by others. We must be actively looking for people who may be getting "tired arms" in their pursuit of spreading truth and spreading the Gospel.
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Episode 33: Shine Where You Are (Philippians 2:12-18)
Paul encourages the people of God, the Ekklesia, to shine their light even though the destruction of Israel is coming very soon for them. Rome destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD in a destruction that was only escaped by following the words of Christ and fleeing to the mountains. Paul is encouraging the...
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Episode 32: Are You More Significant Than Jesus? (Philippians 2:5-11)
Paul is expressing the importance for the followers of Christ to prefer others ahead of themselves. Jesus had this same way of thinking, and He also thought it wasn't robbery to be equal to God! If Jesus, who was God in the flesh, preferred the interest of others over His own, then who are we to…
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Episode 31: The Destructive Power of Self Centeredness (Philippians 2:1-4)
Do you find yourself affected by the bad attitudes of others and the way they treat you? This episode is for you! Paul is giving powerful counsel concerning the issue of having the same love and mind as those around us. It all comes down to your view of who God is and what Christ has done for…
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Episode 30: Your Response, A Powerful Proof (Philippians 1:27-30)
Paul delivers this letter about 10 years before the Roman Empire destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Even though Philippi isn't in Israel, it was still under the rule of the Roman Empire, and not a very popular time to be a follower of Christ. Join Ken as he makes sense of this powerful letter…
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Episode 29: Does Your Life Cause Others to Boast in Christ? (Philippians 1:19-26)
Does your life cause others around you to boast in Christ? This would be an admirable goal for us to all share. In this episode, Ken talks the lister through this incredible portion of Scripture, which will leave one challenged and encouraged. Paul makes the assertion that his life is valuable to...
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Episode 28: What Has Your Life Made Evident? (Philippians 1:12-18)
So, what has your life made evident? That's the question this episode is asking. In other words, what do others know more about because of your life? This is a sobering question which should result in serious reflection. Paul was imprisoned in this letter, and although most say that's a terribly...
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Episode 27: Closer Relationships Through Serving Christ (Phil 1:1-11)
Philippians 1:1-11. Paul is writing this incredible letter from prison, yet he writes to encourage others to serve the Lord! They key word of this book is "joy." As the followers of Christ serve Him alongside others, we will experience a much deeper bond with each other than we would if we did...
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Episode 26: Say It Out Loud! (James 5:13-20)
The seeds of depression take root in a life that stops communicating. Once the enemy gets you to believe that nobody gets you or that nobody understands what you're going through, he's got a great chance of destroying your joy. Here, James encourages the followers of Christ to reach out to God,...
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Episode 25: The Patience and Pay Off of the Farmer (James 5:7-12)
Have you ever considered that you and I waiting fo the return of Christ is much like a farmer waiting for the harvest to come? We have to trust the process and understand that pay off of the produce that will come when the harvest is coming. If these aren't kept in mind by the farmer often, or if...
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Episode 24: The Curious Tale of the Rich (James 5:1-6)
This world teaches that wealth is equated with power. If we aren't very careful we can become thirsty for power and it believe that will be achieved through the mass accumulation of wealth. Now, this is not the same as saying that money is bad. In this episode Ken exposes that the Bible doesn't...
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Episode 23: Don't Confuse Yourself for God (James 4:13-17)
It is so very easy in this life to become the focus of our own business. We may not plan for it to happen, but we push the Lord outside of our plans for success. This is no different than the plan that the enemy has for every other person on the planet! Satan desires for you to live a life…
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Episode 22: Draw Near to God (It's Worth It! James 4:7-12)
In this episode, James is trying to get the readers to understand that it is within our power to resist the influence of Satan in our lives. The Lord gives grace to the humble, and within that same thought, He has built a wall for the proud to not have access to them, He resist them. This is an...
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Episode 21: The Lord Always Answers Every Prayer! (James 4:1-6)
Did you know the Lord answers every single prayer that is spoken? It's true, He doesn't ignore you, it just may be that the answer is NO. In this episode James is teaching us some very deep insight into the emotional health of the believer. It is very easy to fall into an emotional war in this...
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Episode 20: Why Did the Sun Go Dark At the Crucifixion? (A Special Easter Episode)
Have you ever wondered why the sun went dark at the crucifixion of Christ? The writer of the Gospels tell us that Jesus was on the cross at 9am, and at noon till 3pm the sun didn't shine. What's the significance of this? Find out in this episode. Join Ken as he talks about Jesus being our…
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Episode 19: Wise Guys (James 3:13-18)
Join us for a study in James 3:13-18. This section is talking about how to conduct yourself in the wisdom of the Lord. One can either seek the wisdom of the Lord or their own self sufficiency and righteousness. James talks about the differences of those two camps of wisdom.
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Episode 18: Small Things Big Results (James 3:3-12)
Have you ever considered how small your tongue is, but how big a mess it can make? We can build people up with the words we choose but we can also destroy lives as well. In this episode, Ken is giving some thoughts on James 3:3-12. So grab your Bible if you are able to, and follow along! God…
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Episode 17: Think Twice Before You Teach (James 3:1, 2)
Representing the Lord Jesus is a high calling and privilege. It's not something to be taken lightly, yet so many are quick to proclaim what God is saying in the word of God. James warns to not be so fast to call yourself a teacher, since their is a stricter judgment on those who teach the word of...
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Episode 16: Authentic Faith (James 2:20-26)
In this episode Ken explains the relationship between authentic faith and its outward expression in works. Belief in God alone won't save you, and works can't impress the Lord. Calling on the name of the Lord in the sort of way that a man on death row would call on the governor for a pardon, is a...
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Episode 15: Followers Follow (James 2:18, 19)
Did you know that its not enough to just believe in God? The fallen angels (demons) believe there is only one God...and they do not follow Him not are they in a right relationship with him. Believing in God is a good start, but it needs to be accompanied with a life that follows Him. Authentic...
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Episode 14: Don't Just Say It, Do it! (James 2:14-17)
Being a follower of Christ involves action. A faith in Christ is an active faith. Jesus called us to be a follower, disciple, and witness. These are all measurable, you either are these or you're not. We are here to be the body of Christ and represent Him to this lost and dying world. In this...
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Episode 13: The Royal Law! (James 2:8-13)
What is the Royal Law? Well, it is a law given only with the one person who has the royal authority to give it first of all, and that is Christ Himself. He tells us that this law is to love our neighbor as ourself. When we don't put people into categories to see who will love and who we will…
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Episode 12: Jesus loves all people (without categories)
In this episode we discuss the idea that some churches and leaders go after the wealthy in their community...after all...if somebody is not wearing nice clothes they could devalue that churches brand! James calls this evil in this passage! Listen as Ken Matey teaches through the first 7 verses of...
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Episode 11: A LIVE episode (James 1:19-27)
In this special LIVE episode of Bible Light we recorded with a live audience. We continue in our study in the book of James. In this portion we tackle the concept of listening more than we speak, and showing the love of Christ by DOING more than just hearing. God bless you as you study with us.…
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Episode 10: Good Things Are From God (James 1:12-18)
Ever since the fall of mankind, there have been bad things happening to each person on the planet. There are many that say, "everything happens for a reason" while this may be true, the underlying saying is usually saying that God is orchestrating the bad things. The truth is, that God doesn't...
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Episode 9: You're Extremely Valuable! (James 1:9-11)
It may not be possible to fully understand just how much Jesus loves us! We fall into depression and feel suicidal because we let the world talk us into the lie that we have no value and we see no hope of finding that value. In this episode, Ken talks through James 1:9-11. If you know of somebody...
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Episode 8: Wave, Goodbye (Time to Stand on Something Solid) James 1:6-8
Jesus wants you to go all in with Him. Don't hedge your bets with Him. He is not to be called upon as a token for good luck! He wants your whole heart and a relationship with you. James said that if you come to the Lord, and hedge your bets in case Jesus isn't powerful enough to hear you and help...
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Episode 7: Why Can't you be More Like Your Brother? (How to not want anything!) James 1:1-5
A Study in the Book of James, the half brother of our Lord Jesus. In this episode, we'll begin with the first 5 verses in this precious book of wisdom. Did you know that we can use temptation to our advantage? This world will never stop tempting us to focus on temporal things which have no…
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Episode 6: How to Know God's Will for My Life (and everybody else's too!)
An oft asked question is "how can I tell what God's will for my life is?" Did you know that there is an answer? In this episode, you'll learn that the will of God, is not as mysterious as you may have once thought. The principle in the Bible is that the Holy Spirit leads us in our daily life…
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Episode 5: Conquering Temptation (Like Jesus Did!)
Do you have a plan you will follow to combat temptation? If you wait until temptation is at your door step, then the odds of you making the right decision become very slim. Purpose in your heart now, what you will do the next time you face temptation. In this episode Ken examines how Jesus Christ...
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Episode 4: A Strong Arm (Is Better than a Broken Arm)
Join Ken and Drew as they discuss the immense strength of the arm of the Lord. Have you ever considered using everyday things that happen to you (either good or bad), for your Bible study? Listen as Drew tells how he broke his arm, and is glad that the Lord is still strong!
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Episode 3: Conquering the Emotional Rollercoaster
Do you find yourself controlled more than you want to be by the actions of those around you? If so then this is the episode for you. Join Ken as we discover some insights from Psalm 1:1-3.
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Episode 2. Lord HELP! (Change me)
Have you ever said, "Lord. change this situation! Get me out of here!" I think if you have then that means you are alive, and a normal human being. But, maybe there's a better way to approach tough trials. If we pray for the Lord to strengthen us, then the trial will not seem as powerful.…
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Episode 1 Psalm 119:105
Life can become very dark very fast. What do we do when we don't have the answers for tomorrow? Join us as we discuss how to deal with the burden of not knowing all we wish we could know.
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Need some encouragement in your life? Bible Light is here to shine the joy of knowing Jesus. We all have a different journey, but we all share in similar struggles. Listen to Bible Light driving to and from work, around the house, or while you're walking the dog! This podcast is specifically designed to be a blessing to those who are looking for practical, simple, yet profound truths found in the Word of God. We read in Psalm 119:105, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Let the God who created you, shine into your life, with Bible Light.
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