Episodes
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Exodus 12:1-28 | The Day of Days
The Lord intended his people to trust his promise and apply thelamb’s blood to be saved. Since salvation comes through faith in God’s promise, effected through the gracious provision of the lamb’s blood, we ought to commemorate and teach our children God’s grace.
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Philippians 1:12-30 | For Me to Live is Christ
Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Schaeffer Trinity Baptist Church of Fond du Lac, WI
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Philippians 1:1-18 | Partnership in the Christian Gospel
Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Schaeffer Trinity Baptist Church of Fond du Lac, WI
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Exodus 11:1-3 | Spoiling the Egyptians: Reparations or Sovereign Election?
The Lord graciously granted Israel favor in order to spoil theEgyptians as they left. Since God chooses to associate himself with a certain people, apart from any merit or human justification, we ought to respond in faith and gratitude, knowing that he is good.
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Exodus 9:34-10:1 | The Problem of Pharaoh's Hard Heart
The Lord justly reinforced Pharaoh’s hard heart whilesimultaneously showing him mercy. Since the Lord continues to show mercy to each of us, even while he has the power to harden us in our rebellion, we should respond by repenting from sin and trusting in his grace.
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Exodus 7:14-18 | God Reveals Himself
Yahweh sent plagues to Egypt to reveal himself to Pharaoh, hispeople, and the Israelites. Since God can be known only by revelation, we must receive the truth about him rather than rely on our own understanding and accept God’s rule as the omnipotent Creator.
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John 13:12-17 | One Anothers in John's Gospel
Jesus taught his disciples to show radical humility and selfless love to one another. Since Jesus humbled himself and died for sinners, we must follow his example of service and obey his command to love sacrificially.
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Proverbs 24:23-34 | A Well-Ordered Life
The words of the wise result in a life that is upright, well-ordered, and well-invested. Since the world suffers corruption and the ongoing pressure of decay, we must listen to the words of the wise to live a life of wholeness and godly pleasure.
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Proverbs 24:1-22 | Folly is Wicked, and Wickedness is Folly
The wicked have no hope of a future, while the righteous are blessed now and in eternity. Since God will bring all men into judgment, we must pursue the wisdom that leads to righteousness and avoid sinful folly which brings only destruction.
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Proverbs 23:12-35 | The Heart of Wisdom
A wise son follows his father’s example of moral purity and mature faith. Since God has given us earthly fathers to guide us in wisdom and right living, we must listen and submit ourselves, opening our hearts to receive and hold onto the truth.
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Proverbs 22:17-23:11 | Wise Sayings about Wealth
God’s wisdom leads us to reject foolish strategies for gainingwealth and influence. Since wisdom is founded upon trust in the Lord and his word, we must trust him to reward uprightness and integrity and reject foolish associations and ways of seeking riches.
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Mark 9:49-50 | Salt, Fire, and...Peace?
Jesus’ disciples are to live in peace with one another. Since jockeying for position, intolerance of outsiders, and sin in our own hearts destroy peace in the body of Christ, we must rid ourselves of these and pursue peace with one another.
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1 Peter 5:1-4 | God's Flock
The church is identified as the flock of God with Jesus being called the Chief Shepherd. He has appointed undershepherds to serve his flock.
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Proverbs 11:1 | Money in the Balance
God, the Maker of both rich and poor, blesses those who care for the poor and oppressed. Since the Lord condemns injustice and rewards those who minister to the poor, we must examine our own lives to ensure we do not do wrong and seek opportunities to care for others.
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Proverbs 11:25 | Why Are the Poor Poor?
The problem of poverty is complex and easily misunderstood by appealing to simplified stereotypes. However, the book of Proverbs warns us about the danger of laziness and the desire to gain wealth without sacrifice. We must have a proper understanding of the nature of work and wealth.
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1 Corinthians 7:1-7 | Marriage & Communion
As a believer, your sexuality has a direct impact on yourspirituality. Since the temptation of sexual immorality threatens both single and married believers, we should encourage singles to be celibate and married couples to be intimate.
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Proverbs 10:15 | The Value of Money
Wealth, a genuine blessing from God, must be tempered by a commitment to God’s glory. Since money and possessions are a good but not the greatest good, we must seek to honor the Lord by how we obtain it and use it.
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Proverbs 19:14 | A Peaceful Home, Part 2
God’s gift of a peaceful home is better than his gift of aprosperous one. Since God has given wives great power to affect the atmosphere of the home, a wise woman will war against her own sinful flesh rather than her husband and family and seek to put on the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Proverbs 17:1 | A Peaceful Home
God’s gift of a peaceful home is better than the gift of aprosperous one. Since peace at home depends both on our submission to God’s will and his grace, we should humble ourselves and seek wisdom in our familial relationships.
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Exodus 6:28-7:13 | Who is Yahweh?
God directs all things to accomplish his will, even the hearts ofsinful men. Since the Lord governs all things to bring about his perfect plan, we, as loyal servants, must submit to him in humility and confess our trust in him.
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Exodus 6:10-27 | An Unexpected Choice
God graciously chooses his servants in spite of our past failures and shameful legacy. Since the Lord’s choices are based on grace rather than a person’s worthiness, we ought to trust him and seek forgiveness as a gift instead of trying to earn his favor.
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Exodus 5:1-6:9 | A God of...Disappointment?
Unbiblical expectations led Pharaoh, Israel, and Moses to bedisappointed by his plan. Since the Lord is faithful to keep his covenant, we ought to trust him even when circumstances appear to conflict with his promises and adjust our expectations accordingly.
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Romans 12:9-13 | Christian Rivals?
Paul calls believers to engage in a kind of friendly rivalry by trying to be first in giving honor to one another.
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Exodus 4:18-31 | Israel, My Firstborn
The Lord executes mercy and justice in accordance to his covenant oath. Since God never fails to fulfill his covenant oaths, we must trust him to bless and curse accordingly and to exercisejudgment first of all on those he intends to save.
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Matthew 28:18-20 | What Is the Great Commission?
All believers are called to make disciples of all peoples. Since Jesus, who has received all authority from his father, has called us to be his followers, we must obey his command to make disciples who will identify with him and obey him.
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Galatians 5:16-24 | Walk in the Spirit
Guest Preacher: Pastor Jeremy Schaeffer trinityfdl.net
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Romans 4:23-25 | Raised for our Justification
All who trust in God, who raised up Jesus from the dead, are credited with righteousness. There are three reasons we ought to believe God’s promise of salvation: the experience of Abraham, the testimony of David, and Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.
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Romans 3:26 | God, Just and the Justifier
God is the just judge who can justify the ungodly because of the death of Jesus Christ. Since God has been vindicated by the work of Christ on the cross, we can and must believe and be graciously forgiven of our sins, refusing to seek any reason to boast in ourselves.
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Exodus 4:1-17 | God's Presence > Moses' Excuses, Part 2
God has promised to be with his people. We should trust God to give us the inheritance he promised, because he will stay with us, faithful to see it through.
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Exodus 3:10-22 | God's Presence > Moses' Excuses, Part 1
God has promised to be with his people. We should trust God to give us the inheritance he promised, because he will stay with us, faithful to see it through.
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Exodus 3:1-12 | The True God Revealed
Yahweh revealed himself to Moses and chose him to lead Israel out of their bitter bondage. Since the Lord is at once high and holy as well as immanent and makes himself known, we must trust him and his plan of salvation, knowing we are unworthy to be in his presence.
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2 Corinthians 7:1 | The Pursuit of Holiness
The church is God’s dwelling place, so we must purify ourselves and pursue holiness. Since God has promised his immediate presence within the congregation of believers, we need to separate ourselves from worldly pollution and follow after true righteousness.
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Exodus 2:1-25 | God Moves in a Mysterious Way
The Lord moved behind the scenes to prepare Moses and his people for deliverance. Since we cannot see all that God is doing, we must learn to trust him in the face of trials and disappointments and to cry out to him in our pain and frustration.
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Exodus 1:1-22 | The Cosmic Battle
The children of Israel multiplied in spite of Pharaoh’s jealousyand fearmongering. Since the Lord is faithful and capable of carrying out his covenant oaths even in the face of the most powerful human opposition, we must trust him and fear him over man.
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Exodus 1:1-7 | God is Pro-Life
Jacob’s family multiplied greatly in fulfillment of God’screation plan and blessing. Since the Lord blessed procreation and life even in the face of death, we should value life and trust in the providence of God to protect and provide for his people.
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Ephesians 6:19-24 | Special Focus on Christian Ministers
Paul closes the letter to the Ephesians by asking for prayer for himself and encouraging them to receive Tychicus, his messenger, with openness and love.
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Ephesians 6:14-18 | Stand, Therefore...
Believers must prepare to stand, then determine to stand independence on the Lord. Since the armor of God is constituted of the attributes and works of God and his Messiah, we must draw near to him in faith and prayerful dependence in order to stand.
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Ephesians 6:10-13 | Be Strong & Surrender
Believers are to live in God’s strength to remain standing in the face of the devil’s attacks. Since the strength we need to stand against the devil is that which only God can provide and which he offers abundantly, we must walk in continual, conscious dependence on him.
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Ephesians 6:5-9 | Christian Slaves? Christian Masters?
Slaves and masters are to serve one another; in doing so they are truly serving Christ. Since believers all belong to God as his slaves, bought and paid for by the blood of Christ, we ought to serve one another joyfully, even if we our slaves, trusting in the Lord.
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Ephesians 6:1-4 | Christian Children and Parents
A spirit-filled home includes children who obey and parents who nurture in the Lord. Since Christ is the Lord of the home as much as he is the head of the church, believers must live out their faith claims in the context of the home and family.
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Psalm 2 | Kiss the Son this Christmas
Men chafe at God’s authority and face certain judgment unless they repent and serve him. Since Jesus has come in the flesh, we have the chance to humble ourselves and pay homage to him now before his 2nd coming in glory and judgment.
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Psalm 2 | The Setting of the Christmas Story
Men chafe at God’s authority and face certain judgment unless they repent and serve him. Since Jesus has come in the flesh, we have the chance to humble ourselves and pay homage to him now before his 2nd coming in glory and judgment.
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Ephesians 5:25-33 | The Husband's Authority
A husband’s love for his wife is pictured by Christ’s self-givinglove for his church. Since Jesus gave himself for the church and nourishes and cares for her, every husband ought to love his wife as he does his own body and sacrifice for her good in every respect.
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Ephesians 5:22-24 | The Wife's Submission
Wives are to give voluntary submission to their husbands as an act of obedience to Christ. Since Christ is the head of the church and has made men to be the head of their wives, wives should gladly be subject to their husbands in everything and so glorify Christ.
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Ephesians 5:21 | Submit to Serve
Believers demonstrate Spirit-filling by mutually submitting in order to serve one another. Since God has adopted us as sons and daughters through Christ, we have the opportunity to demonstrate our loyalty to and honor for him by submitting to one another.
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Ephesians 5:15-21 | Don't Waste Your Life!
Believers are to live wisely, avoiding foolishness, as under theinfluence of the Holy Spirit. Since we are now light in the Lord, we must pursue the will of God rather than our own innate foolishness, constantly yielding to the Spirit’s control in the fellowship of the saints.
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Mark 7:31-37 | Bringing Individuals to Jesus
Guest Speaker: Pastor Brian Lievens (translation by Bethany Lievens)
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Ephesians 5:8-14 | Now You Are Light
As children of light believers must bear the fruit of light andexpose the works of darkness. Since we have been raised up from the dead with Christ, we must live separately from the world, exposing shameful works and inviting such as will come to the light.
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Ephesians 5:3-7 | As Is Proper for Saints
Immorality and idolatry should be completely absent from theChristian congregation. Since we belong to Christ, believers should never engage in impurity in mind, mouth, or body but rather give thanks for God’s goodness and live for the glory of his kingdom.
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Ephesians 5:1-2 | Imitating God
Believers are to imitate God by walking in love as Christ did when he died for our sins. Since we belong to the family of God, we ought to take on the resemblance of our heavenly Father by following the example of Jesus who gave himself up for us to please God.
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