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Real People in Scripture

by Marty Guise - Union Christian Chruch

Our hope for this podcast is that you will be informed of some of the real people, who lived in real places, at real times. Of course, after hearing these stories, we hope that you will want to go deeper into God´s Word to learn more about these men and women as they tried to stumble forward to honor and glorify God.

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  1. A (minor) prophet named Nehemiah |Season 4 - EP. 16

    Real People in Scripture: Not a Prophet or Minor, but... We're pausing the Minor Prophet series again. Let's take a look at the Nehemiah. Why? The things that are happening in this Book happen right after the time of the Minor Prophets Haggai and Zechariah. After Israel reestablished its…

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  2. A (minor) prophet named Malachi |Season 4 - EP. 15

    eal People in Scripture: A (minor) prophet named Malachi The number of times I've heard a child scream out, "It's not fair!" can't be counted. And, to be completely honest, neither can the number of times that I have wanted to scream out, "It's not fair!" Here's Malachi, bringing an ORACLE to…

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  3. A (minor) prophet named Esther |Season 4 - EP. 14

    Real People in Scripture: Not a Prophet(ess) or Minor, but... We're going to take a moment to insert an often familiar story into this series on the Minor Prophets. Why? Because as you consider the things that are happening during the times of these prophets, there is a key incident that could…

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  4. A (minor) prophet named Habakkuk |Season 4 - EP. 13

    eal People in Scripture: A (minor) prophet named Habakkuk. There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and…

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  5. A (minor) prophet named Joel |Season 4 - EP. 12

    Real People in Scripture: A (minor) prophet named Joel There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and after.…

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  6. Joel (Minor Prophets #6) |Season 4 - EP. 11

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These...

  7. A (minor) prophet named Zechariah |Season 4 - EP. 10

    Real People in Scripture: A (minor) prophet named Zechariah There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and...

  8. Zechariah (Minor Prophets #5) | Season 4 - EP. 9

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These...

  9. A (minor) prophet named Haggai |Season 4 - EP. 8

    A (minor) prophet named Haggai There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and after. But who were these men?...

  10. Haggai (Minor Prophets #4) |Season 4 - EP. 7

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These prophets...

  11. A (minor) prophet named Amos |Season 4 - EP. 6

    There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and after. But who were these men? What did they share and why? Can...

  12. Amos (Minor Prophets #3) |Season 4 - EP. 5

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These...

  13. A (minor) prophet named Hosea |Season 4 - EP. 4

    There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and after. But who were these men? What did they share and why? Can...

  14. Hosea (Minor Prophets) |Season 4 - EP. 2

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These...

  15. A (minor) prophet named Micah | Season 4 - EP. 2

    There are several books called "The Writings of the Minor Prophets". Most of the time, these books are ignored. Because they were written before Jesus was born, we focus more of our attention on the writings included in that time and after. But who were these men? What did they share and why? Can...

  16. Micah (Minor Prophets) | Season 4 - EP. 1

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖Minor leagues. Minor surgery. Minor role. When we think of minor things, we tend to think something is less than or smaller. As a result, opening God's Word and seeing the "Minor Prophets", we tend to think that they aren't as important. WRONG! These...

  17. Mary – The Emotional One | Season 3 - EP. 12

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Mary was still in the house when Jesus came. Martha told her to go and see Jesus. Mary did, and said to Jesus the same thing that her sister had said. And then she wept. And then Jesus wept. And then God was glorified. It’s a beautiful moment that we...

  18. Martha – The Question and THE Answer | Season 3 - EP. 11

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Martha went out to meet Jesus. In fact, we could say that she went out to confront Jesus. The conversation was brief, but Jesus brought Martha to the point where she had to answer a spiritual question. It was – and still is – the most important question…

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  19. Lazarus – Bouncing out of the grave | Season 3 - EP. 10

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 In John 11, we read of a puzzling event. Lazarus, the friend of Jesus was sick. In fact, he died. And Jesus, his friend whom everyone know COULD have healed him, didn’t come. How do we see God being glorified in this? How do we see the impossible happen…

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  20. Deborah – Willing to be in Danger | Season 3 - EP. 9

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Deborah was the judge leading God’s people. Barak was the commander leading the armies. And yet, to be willing to do his job, Barak asked Deborah to put herself at risk. Let’s talk about what Barak lost as a result of this.…

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  21. Abraham – A wife for Isaac | Season 3 - EP. 8

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 As Abraham was reaching the end of his life, he wanted to make sure that Isaac had a wife who was NOT a Canaanite. Why was this so important to him? He knew that Isaac would be tempted to follow other gods. It was best to have a wife with whom he was...

  22. Abraham – Whatever happened to Lot? | Season 3 - EP. 7

    When we last heard about Lot, he and his daughters were running for their lives as judgment rained down on Sodom and Gomorrah. They ended up hiding in a cave for some time. But then, instead of seeking direction from God, Lot’s daughters chose to seek their own solution. That sin ended in...

  23. The other Criminal - A moment with Jesus | Season 3 - EP. 6

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 "Jesus, remember me..." Simple and brief words, but WOW! they are powerful. They speak from the heart and a place where forgiveness is needed. Join us as we consider a man with no time left. https://unionchurchhonduras.com/ If you want to know more about...

  24. Noah - Faithfulness to God | Season 3 - EP. 5

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Have you ever thought about how long it took to build the ark? Have you ever wondered what other people said to and about him while he was building it? These things didn't appear to matter to him. What mattered was being faithful to God. There's an...

  25. Epaphras and (Doctor) Luke | Season 4 - EP. 1

    cripture says that a prophet is without honor in his hometown. And yet, Epaphras was used by God in a mighty way in the triangle of cities that included his hometown. And Luke, a Gentile? How (or WHY!) would God use a guy who wasn't even Jewish to share how Jesus had fulfilled the Jewish…

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  26. Abraham - Our first faith father Part . 4 | Season 3 - EP. 4

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Abraham and Sarah tried to run ahead of God. Do you know what that means? They knew and believed in God's promises, BUT they didn't think God was really going to act. So, they did and the results weren't exactly the best. https://unionchurchhonduras.com/...

  27. Abraham - Our first faith father Part . 3 | Season 3 - EP. 3

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Lot was a relative of Abraham. Abraham was older and therefore had "rights" that superceded Lot's. And yet, Abraham allowed Lot to choose what was really his to decide. To put it simply, Lot chose poorly. In human terms, he chose well, but he didn't stop...

  28. Abraham - Our first faith father Part . 2 | Season 3 - EP. 2

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture: Abraham Abraham tried to make a bargain with God. He interceded for people that he thought (in human terms) were worthy. God listened, but Abraham high expectations that were a bit too high. How about you? Are you willing to try to stand in the gap for…

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  29. Abraham - Our first faith father (Part - 1) | Season 3 - EP. 1

    Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 Our first in the series of glimpses into the life of Abraham (Abram). Did you know that Abraham at first only partially accepted God's Promise? And what about you? Do you believe you're accepting and living in God's promises for your life?...

  30. The Woman caught in Adultery | Season 2 - EP. 16

    We don't know her name and there are questions about whether or not John wrote these verses. So, why look at her story? It's so well known, it's worth considering for a few minutes on today's episode. ("Bonus content" is a quick overview of the hows and whys we trust the Bible we have.) Real...

  31. Onesimus - Useless or Useful? | Season 2 - EP. 15

    A second person is mentioned with Tychicus as Paul's Letter is delivered to the Colossians. You might recognize that name, Onesimus, from another of Paul's Letters, the Letter to Philemon. Let's take a moment to reflect on this real person and the reason why Paul was sending him back to Colossae....

  32. Tychicus - Do you recognize t his name? | Season 2 - EP. 14

    This messenger and minister is mentioned a few times in the New Testament. If you read the context of those verses, you'll see that he actually serves in important roles. So, let's spend a few minutes learning about him and how we can grow from reflecting grace in similar ways. Real people. Real...

  33. John Mark and a dude named Demas. | Season 2 - EP. 13

    Let's take some time to connect a few dots about John Mark - author (or scribe) of a Gospel AND a guy who ran from ministry. Let's also take a look at another guy who ran away. And we don't know what happened... Real people. Real places. Real times. Inspired by Real People in Scripture....

  34. The Blind Man | Season 2 - EP. 12

    There was a man who was born blind. Or was he? And why is SPIT such an important part of his story? Join us for a few minutes as we look at the life of this real person, who lived in a real place, at a very real time. Inspired by Real People in Scripture. https://unionchurchhonduras.com/ If you...

  35. The Woman at the Well | Season 2 - EP. 11

    WOW! Jesus chose to walk through Samaria. Did you know that some Pharisees and "religious people" would actually cross the Jordan River and walk up the other side (a good distance out of the way) in order to avoid doing this? When Jesus stopped, He met a woman at a well. He spoke with this woman...

  36. An Unknown Lame Man | Season 2 - EP. 10

    Entering Jerusalem, Jesus saw a man and had mercy on him. But how did that man react? What was his response to being able to walk after 38 years? Does that reveal anything to us about our identity and how we live? Join us for a few minutes as we look at the life of this real person, who lived in…

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  37. Peter - A man who grew up | Season 2 - EP. 9

    Peter was a fisherman. He first fished on the water. Then he fished on the land. Both jobs were important, but the latter was a very different type of fishing. We'll explore only a few key moments in Peter's life on this episode. Nevertheless, we hope it will bless you as you consider how this...

  38. John the Apostle | Season 2 - EP. 8

    Do you have a "reputation"? Is it a GOOD reputation? John had a reputation as a "Son of Thunder". He and his brother wanted to call down fire on a Samaritan village. And then, he became different. Very, very different... Join us for a few minutes as we look at the life of this real person, who...

  39. Andrew | Season 2 - EP. 7

    Did you know that Andrew used to hang out with John the Baptist? Did you know that he and John (the future Apostle) were J.B.'s disciples? There are a few things we can learn about this man who perhaps could be called "the second". He was second to his older, much more extroverted brother but…

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  40. Cleopas - Hearing, Believing and Sharing. | EP. 19

    Walking along the road, depressed and struggling, two people met the Resurrected Christ. What happens next? How did his testimony shine light on the Truth? Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 https://unionchurchhon...​ If you want to know more about our ministry, contact us!

  41. John the Baptist | Season 2 - EP. 6

    A relative of Jesus was used by God to fulfill prophecies of "an Elijah" who was to come and prepare the way of the Lord. There is an aspect of this person's life that stands out to me. His role was to be the "Shoshobin" or, as we might say today, the best man. Join us for a few minutes as we...

  42. The Centurion - Incredible faith | EP. 18

    There are so many incredible aspects of faith in this encounter between Jesus and a Roman leader. The man who held the earthly power, recognized that One with power much greater than his was present. And, recognizing that power, he said something that caused Jesus to marvel. Let’s reflect on this...

  43. Joseph and Mary - What was it like? | Season 2 - EP. 5

    There are so many questions to ask about the earthly parents of Jesus. - What did they talk about before Jesus was born? - How did they respond to people who acted as if they had sinned? - Did they ever get frustrated that they didn't live a "normal" life? On this episode of Real People in...

  44. Ezekiel - Would you remember? | Season 2 - EP. 4

    When I read about the lives of the prophets, I can't help but wonder WHY? - Why did Ezekiel have to lay on his side for over a year? - Why did Jeremiah have to bury a new linen belt? - Why did Isaiah have to wear sackcloth? There is a very important reason behind those acts. It's something that…

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  45. A Woman in Pain - Healing in the Wings | Season 2 - EP. 3

    In the Gospels, we read of a woman who had been subject to bleeding for 12 years. Spending everything, she was left as an outcast with nothing. Why did she take the risk to reach out and touch the hem of Jesus' cloak? Was there a special significance to that act and did it factor into Jesus'...

  46. The Magi - Following the Prophecies | Season 2 - EP. 2

    What's a magi? How many were there? What's up with Herod the Great? A group, perhaps the spiritual descendants of Daniel, traveled a great distance to meet the new king. The current king wasn't very happy about that. Listen to another glimpse into the lives of Real People, who live in Real…

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  47. Nicodemus - Getting into the Spiritual | Season 2 - EP. 1

    Nicodemus was a Pharisee who, unlike some of his fellow teachers, was on a quest for the Messiah. Seeing what Jesus had done and hearing how Jesus taught, he went to visit Jesus and talk. The conversation took a very "absurd" and radical turn. However, once he grasped the spiritual part, the door...

  48. Joshua - Leading in the Shadows | EP. 17

    Joshua lived in the shadow of Moses. Moses had been the one whom God used to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. But as Joshua took them into the Promised Land 40 years later, He needed to remember one key detail about Who was now with him. Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖...

  49. Rahab - Getting Unstuck | EP. 16

    following the True God. And so, she took a step of faith. Do you know what happened? Are you willing to take those steps as well? Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖 https://unionchurchhonduras.com/ If you want to know more about our ministry, contact us! 🌿

  50. Anna - Being present and worshiping EP. 15

    Anna. An elderly widow. Dedicated to God. Being present and waiting for God. It may seem odd, but when we look at her life, we see someone who was willing to be present. God then gave her an incredible gift in knowing the Savior. Inspired by Real People in Scripture. 🌟📖...

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Our hope for this podcast is that you will be informed of some of the real people, who lived in real places, at real times. Of course, after hearing these stories, we hope that you will want to go deeper into God´s Word to learn more about these men and women as they tried to stumble forward to honor and glorify God.

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