Knowing God

"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of god, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy." - 1 Peter 2:9-10In this episode, we learn about the duties of the priests and the Levites concerning their responsibilities as servants who continually minister to God on behalf of the people. The priests had a huge responsibility and with it came accountability. There was no room for error because they are separated unto God for the purposes of sin atonement on behalf of the Israelites. Thank God for Jesus Christ who became the ultimate sacrifice for us; we now have access to God the Father through the Son! We don't have to go through a veil for it has been torn. Instead of goats, sheep, rams and birds, we offer ourselves to the Lord as a living sacrifice!Romans 12:1 says, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service."Thank you for your support! I pray this encourages you to embark on the journey of Knowing God through His word in Jesus' name!Amen!

Contending with God is the biggest mistake a human can ever make, but the Kohathites from the Tribe of Levi thought their plans to bring Moses and Aaron down would work - it only led to their utter destruction.As a body of Christ, it is so important to maintain order and organization and respect the leaders that have been put in positions to shepherd you. Especially if you have witnessed the Hand of God move through the appointed leader. I pray this week's episode convicts your heart and reminds you to stop complaining and to start praising!Thank you for your support! God bless you!

Isn't it quite annoying when someone you help is always complaining and never grateful despite everything you've done for them? No matter what you do for them, they find a way to complain and would go as far as dragging your name in the mud to make you look bad? Well, that was the behavior of the Israelites again!!They finally got report of the land flowing with milk and honey is indeed enriched, yet the fear of the inhabitants of the land scared them from believing God's plan to give them that very same land. Imagine how God felt and still feels when we think His plan is taking too long or the process to fulfilling His plan is intolerable? He isn't so happy!What if Jesus never came to save us? We would all be distinct by now because we all complain! Thank God for Jesus!You did not stumble upon this podcast by mistake - take a moment to listen and be blessed!Thank you for your support always!

"Touch not my anointed ones and do my prophets no harm." 1 Chronicles 16:22. I am sure we have all heard this scripture beingg recited many times! Well in this week's episode, we definitely see this verse in action when Miriam and Aaron find the audacity to speak against Moses' choice of a wife. We are also familiar with the scripture, "for we walk by faith and not by sight..." 2 Corinthians 5:7. God made a promise to the Israelites that He would bring them to a land flowing with milk and honey, however, they doubted. Despite the signs, wonders and miracles, they still doubted. How did the Lord address this faithless generation? Well, you'd have to tune in, to find out! Thank you for your support always! Happy listening!

God takes us through the wilderness journey and in the process we are praying ceaselessly, waiting patiently and seeking His Face for answers or instructions. During the wilderness journey, God is pruning us and purging us of the things that takes His place in our hearts. But we aren't given a timeline, a date or an inkling of an idea of when the process will be complete; so we begin to complain, to doubt, to almost throw in the towel.Well, in these two chapters, we see how God responds to a complaining and ungrateful people. In the place of waiting, God never left them, they never went hungry, His presence was always with them. Yet, they complained and even desired to go back to Egypt aka bondage. I pray this episode inspires you to wait on the Lord and be of good courage; knowing that all our needs are supplied according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus.Thank you for your support always!

Greetings family!Welcome back to the Knowing God Podcast! We will be taking a dive into chapters 8 & 9 of the Book of Numbers. We get to see how God's mercy and glory encompass the children of Israel and how it continues to cover us today through the grace of Jesus Christ!Will you allow God to lead you every step of the way? Think about this question as you listen and may the Lord bless you always!Enjoy!

Blessings family! I am excited to bring to you, chapters 6 & 7 from the Book of Numbers which takes us into the life of a Nazarene and his duty unto God. We also learn about the sacrificial worship of the leaders of the tribes to God. Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Knowing God podcast! I pray that your listening will not be in vain and may the Lord fill you up with the desire to know Him more in Jesus' name!Grab your Bible, a cup of tea/hot chocolate and open your heart as we dive into the mysteries of God! While you are navigating His mysteries, look for Jesus in all of it! I love you but Jesus loves you more! Enjoy!

Greetings family!Laws are made to create order! Galatians 3: 13-14 tells us that the law says we are under a curse for not obeying it. But Christ took away this curse; he changed places with us and put Himself under that curse. Because of what Jesus Christ did, the blessing of God promised to Abraham was given to all people! Halleujah!!!In chapter 5 of the book of Numbers, we begin to see the laws given in the book of Leviticus play out! Some may say wow this is steep others may see the mercy and holiness of God when creating order amongst His people! This episode aims to open your understanding of the purpose of the law and why we are no longer bound by the law by the grace of Jesus Christ! I hope this episode stirs up your heart for Christ and cause a hunger for His word of revelation! Amen!

Greetings children of God! Welcome to episode 4 where we are taking a journey through the book of Numbers!This episode highlights the order and organization of God’s chosen people; focusing on the duties of each family concerning the handling of the Tabernacle of Meeting. Jesus is indeed in every detail of the Old Testament and once again this chapter proves it! I do hope you enjoy this episode and receive the revelation of the scriptures by the Holy Spirit. Thank you so much for your support! God bless you!!Follow us on social media:

Greetings and blessings to you all! Welcome back to a new episode/chapter of the great book of God! Last episode we talked about God’s order and organization of the tribes of Israel, this episode focuses on the Levites! God’s separated ones!God chose the first borns of the Levites instead of the Israelites as a whole, why? Tune in to this week’s episode as we take a dive into priesthood!Thank you for your support always and God bless!!!

Elohim is a God of order and organization! His divine wisdom and divine plan is very intentional and in alignment with His perfect will for His children. In this episode, we dive into chapter 2 of the book of Numbers which is a continuation of chapter 1. In this chapter, God instructs Moses to set up camps of the tribes of Israel around the tabernacle in order of their families and family heads. This order isn’t just some random order, it is divine purpose that will unfold as we continue to read! Take a moment to listen and don’t forget to grab your Bible! The message in this chapter will blow your mind and just might be the word you needed to hear in this season of your life! Thank you always for your support! God bless you!

Greetings children of God!! We are back!!! I am so excited to continue our Bible study series as we dive into the 4th book of Moses, the book of Numbers. Before we begin, let’s do a quick recap of the last three episodes! Genesis - The Beginning, revealed to us the beginning of creation, the fall of man, the first murder, human corruption, and the lives of faithful men like Joseph who were appointed by God to carry out His will. Exodus - The Exit, takes us to through the journey of Moses a prophet called by God to lead His people to freedom out of Egypt. Moses was blessed to be in the tangible presence of God where he received downloads for the time they were in. It was on Mount Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments. God also asked Moses and Aaron to build the Ark of Covenant and the tabernacle of testimony where the children of Israel go to worship God. In Leviticus - The Law, God gave Moses several laws that the Israelites were expected to keep in accordance with holiness and righteousness expectations. The priestly garments were designed per the Lord’s precise directive. The Israelites had to offer about 5 different sacrifices for the atonement of their sins. Moses was also given the laws governing these various sacrifices and holy convocations. Now that you are all caught up!!! We dive into the book of Numbers where the events in this book took place over a 38 year period. We start get deeper into the different tribes, families and nations and so much more! You don’t want to miss this!Please have your bible ready to read along and take notes! Feel free to send me questions or prayer requests! Thank you for your support always! God bless you!

What is the Sabbath? Why is the number 7 so significant? In this chapter we take a look at the laws God gives Moses concerning the Sabbath of the land, redemption, provision and lending to the poor! Thank you for listening and for your continued support!

When you have Jesus, you have life! Gone are the days of burnt sacrifices to make atonement for our sins. Thank God for His Son, Jesus who became the ultimate sacrifice! Hallelujah!  Thank you for your support, everyone! Part 3 of the Leviticus series continues with the commandments given to Moses by God for Aaron and his sons and the children of Israel. We learn about the priestly duties and the types of food the Israelites were allowed to eat and not allowed to eat. There is always a point being made in the scriptures, our main goal should be to receive the word into our spirit.  May the Lord bless you and keep you! Please share this with family and friends!

Greetings children of God! Welcome to my podcast in the name of The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit! Happy New Year and thank you for listening. This season we are going to embark on the 3rd book of Moses called Leviticus. The first three chapters of this episode talks about the various offerings made by the Israelites in atonement of their sins. The Lord helped me to understand the deeper meaning of these sacrifices and how it helped the people in those days to break free from their daily sinful lives. I pray as you listen, your heart, mind and spirit man are convicted by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name! Please share this podcast with family, friends and loved ones! God bless you!

The Finale! Thank you for journeying the book of Exodus with me! Stay tuned for the book of Leviticus!!!

The intricate detailing of the building of the tabernacle and the Ark of Covenant makes me think of the human design and how we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. A human phenomenon we are, to behold the presence of God in all His glory right within us. But there are levels to understanding this glory and it starts with the spirit.  Thank you for tuning in and for your continued support! I pray that this episode speaks to your soul and awakens your spirit in Jesus name!! Amen!

"Behold, I make a covenant. Before all your people I will do marvels such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation; and all the people among whom you are shall see the work of the Lord. For it is an awesome thing that I will do with you (Exodus 34:10 NKJV)." To be like Christ is to embody the characteristics of Christ! We must be obedient, faithful, steadfast, spirit-filled, prayerful and filled with LOVE. What kind of life are we living as believers of Christ? What do we idolize? What is our identity in Christ? I hope this week's episode touches your spirit and causes you to seek God's face concerning His purpose for your life! Amen! Thank you for your continued support!

For the Lord said to Moses, "Say to the children of Israel, 'You are a stiff-necked people. I could come up into your midst in one moment and consume you. Now therefore, take off your ornaments, that I may know what to do to you." Exodus 33:5 NKJV. Like our ancestors the Israelites, to whom by spiritual grafting we are related, we tend to be stubborn in our ways. We only want we want instead of what God wants for us. Even when we want God's will for us, we are too impatient to experience the reality of it. At what point in our Christian walk, do we come to the realization that our way is the wrong way? When do we begin to understand that unless God's name is on it, it didn't come from Him? This week's episode is definitely an eye-opener! We hope it convicts your heart as it did ours! Thank you for your continued support always! Don't forget to share this podcast with others; follow us on Instagram/Facebook at www.instagram.com/knowinggodpodcast. God bless you all!

Most people skim through the readings of the books of the Old Testament for lack of understanding the message being delivered by God. This week's reading highlighted the Altar of Incense and its significance as it relates to the Israelites and God. In this episode, my special guest, Tahj Spencer, a 16-year-old high school student and vessel of God, joined me in the discussion. What did the incense represent? Why a Census? Why a ransom?  We hope this episode fills you up with the desire to want to study the word as opposed to reading the word while seeking God's revelations!  Thank you for your support! Happy listening!

The Priesthood. In these two chapters, God appoints Aaron and his sons as priests over Israel giving Moses detailed instructions on how to make them fit for the position God has called them to. God has called you for a specific purpose; are you ready to fulfill your calling? Are you prepared to go through the proper channels to become fit for the spiritual warfare that lies ahead?  Take a moment to reflect on your Christian life and whether you are in alignment with God's purpose! I pray this week's episode transforms your mind and empowers you to seek God more! God bless you and thank you for your support!

"The Altar" - This week, we continue reading about the laws God set forth before the Israelites through Moses. God is so detailed about the building of the Tabernacle and The Altar where the Ark of Covenant is kept. These details can be likened to us, the believers, true followers of Christ! We are members that make up the body of Christ who is the Head. Each member is designed with intricate detail from God who formed us and the light upon us must continually shine. I pray this episode awakens the Holy Spirit in you and causes you to go into a secret place with the Lord as you seek His face for clarity and wisdom! Thank you for listening and God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

In this episode, Moses meets with God for forty days and forty nights where he is given instructions on the Ark of Covenant and the Ten Commandments. Please take a moment to read previous chapters and/or listen to previous episodes in order to follow along! Thank you for your support and for allowing the Holy Spirit to walk with you on this journey of getting to Know God! God bless you!

In this episode, God continues to lay down laws to the Israelites through Moses. The Lord gives laws concerning responsibility of property, moral and ceremonial principles and equal justice.  Reading the Bible is more than just hearing about the stories, it is meditating on what God is saying and applying it to our lives as true followers of Christ. I pray as you listen to this podcast, the Holy Spirit visits you and ignites a passion for Christ. Amen. Thank you for your support and God bless you!

The Ten Commandments! Almighty God knows what will happen before it happens, hence, the need for law and order. In the next few episodes, we will look at the laws set before the Israelites and the judges. We will see how today's society was shaped from the laws of those days. In fact, some laws are still being practiced today but God sent His only begotten Son to save us from the law! Hallelujah! Thank you for choosing this podcast as part of your listening pleasure! I pray the Lord enlightens you with spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding as you journey through His living Word. God bless you!

The Governing System Created and God's Glory revealed! In this episode, we learn of the new governing system created as a way to keep order amongst the people of Israel. Also, God reveals Himself to the Israelites but it came with consequences if disobeyed. I pray as you listen, the Holy Spirit convicts your spirit and brings you to a place of intimacy and relationship seeking with our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your support and God bless you!

Moses continues to lead the nation of Israel out of Egypt with the help of Aaron and now Joshua. In this episode we see how the Israelites lose faith during their journey; but God continuously reassures them. Israel also experiences their first attack from a cousin nation called the Amalekites. Who are the Amalekites? Tune in to today's episode as we come to understand the power of faith and prayer! Thank you for your support and listening ear! Remember to share this podcast with others so that they can blessed from the messages of the Holy Spirit! 

"And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever." - Exodus 14:13 -  We all encounter Egypt in our lives even as believers, but God gives us the assurance that He will take us out of Egypt! In these two chapters, God continues to show His power and mighty hand as He delivers the Israelites from the hands of the Egyptians. There are times we go back to Egypt or consider going back when we are impatient with God's process; the Israelites complained when there was no water to drink on their 3 days journey in the wilderness (God was testing them). They cried that it would have been better for them to be enslaved than to suffer in the wilderness. But once again, in His grace, God heard their cries and supplied them with water. It is better to suffer for the things of God (long-suffering) than for the things of this world. We are made to understand that God will never leave us nor forsake us once we put our trust in Him! I hope you enjoy today's episode! Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share with your family and friends! God bless you!

Today's episode features a very special guest, Mrs. Lilias (Lily) John, Financial Stylist and Entrepreneur who is a lover of God and follower of Christ. Mrs. John enlightened us with her spiritual understanding of the readings, leaving us with much to think about in our walk with God as well as those considering a relationship with God. Whew! In these two chapters we see the grace and wrath of God unfold over two nations! We liken the activities that took place in these chapters to our lives today as we reason with the afflictions many Christians face. Our reality of life differs from the life God intends for us and this can only be recognized when we have come to a place of reconciliation with ourselves and with God. How does this story relate to your life thus far? Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast! God bless you!

God unleashes more plagues on the nation of Egypt while Pharoah's heart continued to harden. All the first Borns of the Egyptians including Pharoah's was killed but the Israelites were not affected. As a believer and follower of Christ, we are protected from the wiles of the enemy and every affliction no matter how hard life may get. Trusting in God and allowing Him to take control will surely deliver us from all troubles.  Thank you for tuning in! Please take a moment to catch up on the previous episodes and feel free to send me a message with any questions you have, and I pray I am able to answer your questions. Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/knowinggodpodcast. God bless you!

Pharoah was warned by Moses and Aaron to let God's people go but he refused! God unleashed plagues on the land of Egypt and on the people of Egypt without it affecting the Israelites. Will these plagues soften Pharoah's heart? How many of us are facing situations today that overwhelms us and causes us to be blind to what God promised to do in our lives?  Join us on this journey as we witness the journey of the Israelites and their escape from Egypt. Don't forget to subscribe! God bless you!

In this episode, Moses has his first encounter with Pharoah. The Israelites doubt Moses and Aaron because of Pharoah's contempt towards their request to be freed to serve God. What did Moses do? Does he continue what God has called him to do or does he give up? God bless you as you listen and read along! May you have an encounter with the Holy Spirit in your secret place with Him in Jesus name. Amen.

In this episode, we begin to journey with Moses and the assignment given to him by God. The Lord makes Himself known and assures the people of Israel that He has heard their cries and will save them from their oppressors. Be sure to listen to the 1st episode so that you can follow along. May the word of God bring you closer to Him and may you be filled with the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Greetings to you all in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Thank you so much for stopping by. I welcome you to the book of Exodus "The Exit"; in this book we read about the Israelites and their journey to the promise land. We learn about the man appointed by God to lead His people to the land promised to their forefathers Abraham, Jacob and Isaac. I pray as you read along with me, God will deposit His Spirit into you and open your heart to receive His Word. Amen.

Blessings to you! I am so excited to present the conclusion of the Genesis series! What a great way to end this season, with the story of Joseph. In this series, we learn about the first sin, the first murder, the first deception, the first rape and many more evil things that continue today. However, we also learned the importance of Faith, Obedience, Perseverance, Long-suffering, Patience, Love and Forgiveness and other great attributes of mankind. There was so much to unpack but well worth it! I am not a Bible scholar nor am I a prophet or teacher. I am simply a repentant sinner seeking salvation through the daily meditation of the Word and my works as a disciple on earth. I love reading the Bible and I love reading about the people and their journey. The Holy Spirit helps me to understand things I never understood on my own every time I read His Word.  I pray that as you have listened, the Holy Spirit will fill your minds and soul with His presence and the eagerness to seek Him! Next up, the book EXODUS (The Exit)! Thank you for listening...

In the next few chapters, we dive into the life of Joseph and how much favor he received in the sight of God despite his adversities and sufferings. May the blessings Joseph received even in his time of suffering be bestowed upon us all in Jesus name! Amen! Please stay tuned and happy listening!

The journey continues; we are moving along in the chapters of Genesis as we learn about forgiveness, trusting God, fear, obedience and family genealogy. Thank you for your support! Let's continue!

We are half way through the book of Genesis: The Beginning and I am excited! The Finale episode is broken into parts in order to complete the entire book. I encourage you to listen with an open mind and spirit as you allow the Holy Spirit to fill you. There are so many accounts to take into consideration in this book. From the first sin to many sins including lies, deception, betrayal, pain, anger and much more; we will unravel the heart of man versus the heart and mind of God in the significance of the stories we will read. You will experience God's faithfulness, His judgments, His promises, His punishments and His love. I pray as you listen that the Holy Spirit will touch you and enlighten you so as to encourage the will to study His word and meditate on it day and night! God bless you!

After five months of being away, Anike is back and excited to continue being a vessel for the Lord. Join her on the journey to Knowing God through the most powerful book in the world but not of the world, the Holy Bible! Be blessed and inspired!

This episode, we dive into chapters 21-23 as we explore Abraham’s life and his faithfulness to God. Do we have that type of faith today? Can we be a vessel for God? Are we noble and upright? Are we proud and all-knowing? Abraham was a man of noble character, one of God’s favorite. Take a listen and let’s work on being like Abraham!

Welcome to part 2 of the Genesis series with your host Anike Akins as she covers some key factors of the book of Genesis. The purpose of this series is to encourage listeners to read The Word and get to know God! Happy listening!

Let’s get to know God from the beginning! This episode will contain several segments as I talk about the various books of the Bible. Today’s episode begins with Genesis chapters 1-3. Happy listening and thank you for your support!

Reading the Bible is an essential part of our daily lives. John 1:1 says, in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. It means the Word became Human, and that Human was Jesus who saved us! I hope as you listen you will be inspired to make the Bible your daily habit! May your spiritual connection with God be filed with wisdom, knowledge and understanding and a spirit of discernment. God bless you and thank you for listening!

A vessel is described as a container used for holding something; a person into whom some quality such as grace is infused as a child of light, a true vessel of the Lord. Do we consider ourselves vessels of honor? One that holds steadfast, slow to anger, slow to speak, meek, humble, patient, faithful, holy and righteous? This month's episode aims to encourage listeners to read the word more, seek understanding and wisdom, let go of lustful desires and focus their attention on God while spreading the gospel and winning souls for the kingdom. The following scriptures inspired this month's episode: Jeremiah 5:20-31 & 2nd Timothy 2:14-26.  God bless you as you listen!

Guest host SHeba joined me this episode to enlighten, encourage and empower in the simplest way, how to seek the kingdom of God! May the Lord open your minds to receive Him!

Welcome to season 2 "The Preparation". This season we encourage our listeners to make room for Christ in their hearts! This episode, me and my guest start off episode 1 with sharing the steps on accepting Christ! Be blessed as you listen and pray that God opens your heart to receive and may your journey with God be filled with love, blessing and favor!

Idol worshipping! A dishonor to God?

In this episode, we use bible references to expand on marriage relationships and how men and women who serve God as well as those who do not serve God view their roles in marriage. Special guest couple Manny & Nichole Ledesma from the loveledesma podcast join us and share their newly wed journey to eternity! Enjoy!

What a man thinketh, he becometh! Turn negative thoughts into positive by increasing your spiritual relationship with God. Enjoy this episode with my special guest CO-HOST Sheba!

Whether rich or poor, you must have a giving spirit! Your charitable spirit is what pleases God and he shall reward you! Big thank you to my special guest CO-HOST Aisha Diori aka @Glitterattieent!