TWC Afterthoughts

THERE ARE THREE PORTRAYALS OF THE DOVE I WANT FOCUS ON FOR A MOMENT. HOSEA- SHOWS US THE SILLY DOVE- EASILY CAUGHT IN THE NETS OF ENEMIES AND FOOLISHNESS OF THE WORLD.PSALMS- SHOWS US A DOVE THAT IS EAGER TO FIND PEACE, RESTORATION, BEUATY, AND REST. AFTER HARDSHIPS THEY BECAME RESILIENT THEIR WINGS WOULD BECOME BEAUTIFUL WITH SILVER AND GOLD SHIMMERS FROM THE SUN REFLECTING OF THEIR WINGS AS THEY FLEW. YOU WILL GO THROUGH HARDSHIPS BUT LET THE WORLD SEE YOUR BEUATY AS GOD PULLED YOU OUT OF THE MUCK AND MIRE, KNOCK THE DIRT OFF YOUR FEET AND KEEP MOVING, THE GOSPELS GOTTA GET GOING! YOU HAVE THE GOSPEL DOVE- THIS ONE DESCENDED FROM HEAVEN DURING THE BAPTISM OF JESUSTHIS IS DIVINE NATURE- INFUSED AND BAPTIZED WITH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE SAME POWER THAT RAISED JESUS FROM THE GRAVE. The same bird symbolizes both human weakness and divine perfection, showing how God transforms what is foolish and vulnerable into something holy when filled by His Spirit. After the great Flood, Noah sends out birds to test whether the waters have gone down enough for life to resume:First, he sends a raven, which flies back and forth (scavenging on floating carcasses).Then he sends a dove (a cleaner, more gentle bird). On its first trip, it returns with nowhere to land.   On the second trip, the dove brings back a freshly plucked olive leaf. This is decisive evidence:The waters have receded enough for plants to grow again.The leaf was “freshly plucked,” showing new growth, not something that had been floating dead in the water.A week later, Noah sends the dove out a third time, and it does not return—signaling it’s safe to leave the ark.WE HAVE RAVENS AND DOVESRAVENS ARE FOCUSED ON THE DEADDOVES ARE FOCUSED ON PEACEHOWEVER, SOME OF THOSE DOVES DON’T KNOW HOW TO FIND ITSOME OF THOSE DOVES ONLY HAVE A PIECE OF ITAND SOME OF THOSE DOVES GO MAKE NEW PATHS WITH IT. Thewayknoxville.com

Hos 7:8Ephraim mixes himself with the peoples;Ephraim is a cake not turned.Hos 7:9Strangers devour his strength,and he knows it not;gray hairs are sprinkled upon him,and he knows it not.Hos 7:10The pride of Israel testifies to his face;yet they do not return to the LORD their God,nor seek him, for all this.Matthew 26:4141 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Spirit- our inner, renewed part of the person..   Desire’s to do the best, always has good intentions.   Flesh- refers to human weakness: physical limitations, sinful tendencies, fatigue, emotions, or the fallen human nature. Without reliance upon God, Human Frailty wins out.    This isn’t an excuse for sin, but often why good intention often fail. The solution isn’t more willpower, it’s more prayer! Watchful prayer, immediate prayer, sorrowful prayer, prayer with substance, prayer in the Spirit of God’s favor and testimony. A willingness to accept God’s plan’s for your life even if it involves suffering.     So that God can absolve you from the torment of Sin and provide freedom in his salvation.  Thewayknoxville.com

Circumstances do not dictate our faith, our faith dictates our circumstances. Are you at your peak with God? Or do you peek at what God is doing and get scared of trying? Thewayknoxville.com

Thank you to our Elder Wes for an amazing presentation of Isiah 53. Isaiah 53 describes God's Suffering Servant — a man who is rejected, unattractive, and full of sorrow.People thought he was being punished by God for his own sins, but actually:He was wounded and crushed for our sins, not his own.He took our punishment so we could have peace.By his wounds, we are healed.Like innocent sheep that wandered away, all of us have sinned — and God placed all our guilt on him.He suffered quietly, was treated unfairly, and died. He was buried in a rich man's grave.But in the end, God was pleased with his sacrifice. The Servant will see the good results of his suffering, justify many people, and be honored.This chapter is often called the clearest Old Testament picture of Jesus' suffering and death for us.Thewayknoxville.com

Mat 24:14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.Hos 5:5And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity; Judah also shall fall with them.God knows them, but they do not know him. Unbearably proud.   Pride comes from a sense of accomplishment, however it has a dual nature. It can lead to  maladaptive patterns like arrogance and isolation. Authentic pride “beta” pride- feelings of accomplishment fulfillment genuine satisfaction Hubristic pride “alpha” pride- an antisocial self aggrandizing form tied to inflated sense of superiority.     Narcissism.. this style of pride leads to distorted self views, pushes the individual to over claim unearned success.Thewayknoxville.com

Hosea Chapter 4 and onward the book becomes prophetic and literal.Allegory is useful for illustration not doctrine.     Is Jesus literally returning aging yes.Is hell eternal, yes. Many other Biblical  books have a theme of repentance, this one is reaping what you sow. The clear expectation is Gods justice demands penaltyThe courtroom setting.  A subpoena from God to the northern Kingdom of Israel Sins of OmissionNo Truth No MercyNo knowledge of God. Truth must be rooted in more than personal opinion, and mercy means going beyond self-interest.Thewayknoxville.com

Today we take a deep dive on a few topics. Mainly modern diagnostics of "mental health". We are triune being, body, soul, and spirit. The common vernacular is to obtain the attention of societies mental health, where we should be focussing on spiritual health. Colossians reminds us to set our minds on things above, not of this earth. If you are looking for true healing. Start with your spiritual health. Jesus has the most powerful solutions for your troubles, mental health, and physical needs. Thewayknoxville.com

CAMOUFLAGE CHRISTIANS WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? WHY EVEN PUT UP THE FIGHT? WHATS THE POINT? Most “christians” fight in wars they weren’t drafted to be inEph 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wrestle- to vibrate, to lay your opponent down prostrate, and choke them GENESIS 32Jacob wrestled God- not the type of wrestling most are familiar with! Avaq- grapple (get dusty) God didn’t struggle with Jacob! God didn’t walk in with hype music and pyro Jacob ate dust, he was marked, he was changed by the challenge! He was overcome by the opposition,  reminded of his rebellion, and mercy manifested. THEIR WAS ANOTHER WHO CHALLENGED THE LORD….   GENESIS 3 upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy lifeJacob walked with a Limp all the rest of his days as a loving reminder. IT’S BETTER TO LIMP INTO THE KINGDOM THAN ENTER HELL WITH ALL YOUR MEMBERS If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out! IF YOUR HAND CAUSES YOU TO STUMBLE, CUT IT OFF! WHATEVER THE ENEMY MEANT FOR EVIL, GOD TURNS IT FOR GOODBUT SOMETIMES IT’S GOD KNOCKING YOU DOWN,SOMETIMES IT’S GOD PUTTING YOU IN YOUR PLACESOMETIMES!!!!!!   I NEED TO BE THANKFUL FOR THE PRAYERS HE DIDN’T ANWER! WE ARE NOT CALLED TO DEFY, BUT TO DENY OURSELVES SO THAT THE GLORY OF THE LORD CARVE OUR PATHSO THE THE ROCK MAY SPILL ITS WATERS UPON MY THIRSTY SOULSO AS A GOOD THING TAKES PLACE, I DON’T MISS THE BLESSING BUT IF I AM FILLED WITH WORRY, DOUBT, FEAR, AND ALL THE TACTICS OF THE DEVIL! HOW AM I TO EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GODTHE MOVEMENT OF THE SPIRITTHE MANIFESTATION OF THE PURPOSE GOD DELIVERED TO MEPhl 2:7but (JESUS) emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.Mat 26:11For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.YOU ARE NEVER WASTING TIME WHEN IT COMES TO SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY AND THOSE IN NEED THE HARVEST IS WHITE THE LABORERS ARE FEW… 3 unavoidable judgments Judging yourself.             MAKE SURE YOUR CLEAN BEFORE THE LORDJudging others        NOT MEANT FOR THE WORLD, BUT OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERSAnd being judged by God        EVERYONE WILL STAND BEFORE THE LORD AND GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR THEIR ACTIONS IN THIS LIFE.      THIS IS WHY WE NEED JESUS 1Co 5:9I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people—1Co 5:10not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. 1Co 5:11But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the Thewayknoxville.com

Matthew 20:16“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.”God does not reward as we always expect. God Is not limited to our timeline. He is the influence of history before it happensYou have been given a pre-eminent place with Jesus! God will give you second chances, a second wind, Not to be confused with being second best, or a second guessBecause his second nature is salvation, grace and healingAnd in a split secondYou will see hisThe second coming…. OF THE LAST ADAM. Because Jesus is second to noneThe one that the world put in last place, is now in the first positionHe is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.Our firstfruits offering, the alpha and the omega, he who was, and is, and is to come! HIS NAME IS JESUS AND HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED! Thewayknoxville.com

Daniel chapter 7 Are your visions inspired by God?Is what you see only from an earthly perspective?Take a listen and see how God speaks through His word and  heavenly visions. Thewayknoxville.com

 Tit 1:6If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot orunruly. Tit 1:7For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, notgiven to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; Tit 1:8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; Tit 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrineboth to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.Thewayknoxville.com

Daniel 7 intro Thewayknoxville.com

Today Matthew gives a high level overview of the book of Job. Thewayknoxville.com

Num 21:4And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.Num 21:5And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.Num 21:6And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.Num 21:7Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people. Num 21:8And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. Num 21:9And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.Thewayknoxville.com

Wes delivers a wonderful sermon on Luke 7:3636One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table.37And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.39Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” 40And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he answered, “Say it, Teacher.”41“A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.42When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?”43Simon answered, “The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt.”  And he said to him, “You have judged rightly.”44Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet. 46You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.47Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” 50And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt 11:28-30)Thewayknoxville.com

Michael delivers an uplifting message before his ordination. Thewayknoxville.com

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Adam (man), Seth (appointed), Enosh (mortal), Kenan (sorrow), Mahalalel (the blessed God), Jared (shall come down), Enoch (teaching), Methuselah (His death shall bring), Lamech (the despairing), and Noah (rest or comfort)Thewayknoxville.com

Dan 3:19Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.Dan 3:20And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.Dan 3:21Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.Dan 3:22Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.Dan 3:23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.The bible was hyper vigilant to explain that all of their flammable clothing was given to them The very flames meant to kill them, the very ropes meant to bind them, became a witness and a testimony unto their enemies.    But it wasn’t the flames….. or the ropes that can take the Glory….. .      Their was another man,  the fourth man… .the one holding back the flames, the one who removed the binds…..       His name is Jesus Because when Jesus is amongst the mayhem and tyranny trying to destroy you, He will make a mockery of the Devils feable attempt to overthrow his anointing and anointed ones You are a witness to your enemiesYour friends, the kings that rule the nations, of the miraculous authority, power, and absolute dominion of JESUS Thewayknoxville.com

Dan 2:19Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.Reveal- The revelation of God, the secrets have been given to you, Revleation- in the greek apokalypsisThewayknoxville.com

We often speak about the three that went into the fiery furnace in the book of Daniel. Dow you know their Jewish names? Thank you to our Community Director Haley for opening up our service with your testimony! Thewayknoxville.com

Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Thewayknoxville.com

Proverbs 19:11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Offense.Thewayknoxville.com

 Eph 5:14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall givethee light. Eph 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Eph 5:16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Eph 5:18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Eph 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody inyour heart to the Lord; Eph 5:20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord JesusChrist; Eph 5:21Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.Thewayknoxville.com

Today we discuss the TWC's monthly community love day. Our chance to give back every month the way we believe Jesus has guided towards. Enjoy! Thewayknoxville.com

Mat 21:18Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. Mat 21:19And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away. Mat 21:20And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither away so soon?” Mat 21:21So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. Mat 21:22“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”Thewayknoxville.com

Free bonus content available via Youtube. Romans 10:17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Join us as we speak about how God has provided for us and our families through the years. Many miracles have taken place through the hands of Jesus and we believe those miracle can take place in your life too. Our faith honors Christ, and faith is a gift from Christ. Our job is to believe and not quench the Spirit of the blessings of God. Thewayknoxville.com

 Pro 3:25Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. Pro 3:26For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.Thewayknoxville.com

God has not called us to be neutral in our belief. “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭7‬ Thewayknoxville.com

Maggie and John go through a roundtable discussion about everything from Shia, Spacey, and hamsters. Enjoy!Thewayknoxville.com

Special bonus episode about the controversial displays at the 2024 summer olympics. Enjoy. Thewayknoxville.com

Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.shâbath, shaw-bath'; a primitive root; to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific):—(cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away.Thewayknoxville.com

Yada is the Hebrew word for praise. yâdâh, yaw-daw'; a primitive root; used only as denominative from H3027; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands):—cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).Thewayknoxville.com

Motivation is not easily found or created. Today we will discuss starting your dreams now! Why wait? Go for it! Purpose is the God given desire you can't stop thinking about. Stop putting off your dreams and live them today! Thewayknoxville.com

Today we have my amazing wife of 10 years on to speak about how great marriage is! Don't believe those who are dissatisfied with theirs! We go through a few amazing passages in Ephesians 5, and talk about how we navigate the marriage terrain together.A three fold strand is not easily broken. Thewayknoxville.com

Today my sister joins me to talk about a miraculous healing that took place for an unborn child. Sit back and relax, this is a story about the power and healing hands of Jesus working in today's time! Thewayknoxville.com

Today's episode we have our good friend Nick Randles on the Pod. Nick is an extremely accomplished musician and biblical scholar. We will be discussing the loss of our fathers in the recent years and how to get through the pain of loss as a believer. Check out Nicks project on YouTube, Spotify, and other music resources. The Retirement project. His song "Risen One' is what we use for our intro and outro music. Thewayknoxville.com

We are excited to start our podcast journey with a discussion on how we planted TWC Knox! Join us as Pastor John and Michael talk about how the churches humble beginnings are going now, and how the Lord has continued giving exactly what TWC needed weekly. Thewayknoxville.com