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“Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.” Leviticus 18:22
The Apostle Paul further clarifies, “I have written to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. . . . Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders . . . will inherit the kingdom of God. . . . Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. . . . Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 5:9
He is even more explicit to the church at Philippi.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things.”Philippians 4:8
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Ep.1226: Am I Being Punished or Favored?
Understanding the purpose of our suffering and why God punishes us
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Theme Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7
Nobody likes to suffer. Nobody wants pain, turmoil, uncertainty, tragedy or sickness to take up continual residence in their lives. When a Christian suffers by facing hard things in their daily experience, it is easy to look at it as punishment. We see these harsh experiences as a signal that something is wrong and expect them to sap the joy right out of our lives. Suffering is easily seen as have little to no redeeming value. We think that it signals that God has ceased protecting us, and that means trouble. Turns out, the Bible has a lot to say about suffering, trial and punishment. It explains in great detail the role suffering plays in our lives, and the how and why of punishments that come from God.
Why?
When Christians ask about the suffering that comes to us in our lives, we often ask the simple question why. Why is this happening? Why can’t it be different? Why me? While these are important questions, they really can’t be answered until we understand the basis of suffering in our lives. This understanding is made clear when we stop looking at our own trials, difficulties and mishaps and instead look at Jesus.
Why did Jesus suffer if he was perfect?
Jesus suffered - and he suffered a lot. Why? He was perfect and therefore certainly didn’t need any kind of punishment! So, why suffer? On the contrary, Jesus preached the gospel - the good news - that would be for all people. With such a universally positive message, why did he have to go through the insults, the contradictions, the accusations and threats from those who opposed him? At the end of his ministry, why did he have to go through the humiliation, the false testimonies, the beatings, the whippings, and finally crucifixion?
Jesus suffered because that was part of the price that needed to be paid to bring full salvation to humanity. By willingly suffering, Jesus assured us he knows by his own experiences what the consequences of sin look like and feel like. This gives us confidence in Jesus on a very human level. He went through the kinds of things we go through and ALWAYS overcame them. If Jesus could so willingly embrace such hard suffering for the sake of God’s plan, then we are called to embrace it as well. “If we suffer with him, we will also be glorified with him” Romans 8:17.
We can now see that much of our Christian suffering is for the purpose of growing in Christ as we walk in his footsteps. But what about when we sin? What about God punishing us? Check out our April 25, 2022 podcast, “Am I Being Punished or Favored?” for more. God’s discipline in our lives is an integral part of our Christian growth experience. We dig into the why and how of this discipline, as well as several perspectives regarding the handling of our Christian suffering. Suffering is a privilege! Join us as we learn how to rejoice in all aspects of our discipleship.
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“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.” Luke 11:24-26
The Matthew 12 account provides one important detail that helps us understand the meaning of Jesus’ words. In both accounts Jesus was condemning the Pharisees for their unbelief.
Earlier in the chapter, Jesus had cast out a demon from a man. But the Pharisees accused him of doing this by the power of Beelzebub the prince of devils. In response, Jesus says, “if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?… But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you (verse 28).
In other words, if he was acting by the power of God, they should believe in him and accept the call to the kingdom of God. But most Israelites did not do that.
Jesus used the casting out of a demon as an example of an unbelieving generation. If the dispossessed man did not fill his heart and mind with good, he left himself open to evil influences and would end up in a worse condition than before. Jesus concludes in Matthew 12:45, “…Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
The lesson Jesus was making was that it is not enough to live outwardly reformed lives. Such a change should be accompanied with inward growth and spiritual vitality. Doing good and filling one’s mind with righteous principles and truth would prevent the evil influences of the world and the devil from entering in.
This is a very relevant lesson for every Christian as well. Notice that Jesus said the man was empty, swept and garnished. This was the reason he could be possessed once again, but this time with seven spirits. This is not specifically describing Christians, but it does serve as a warning that anyone, including Christians, who leave themselves open to the influence of Satan can be harmed.
In Ephesians 6:12 the Apostle Paul writes, “For 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.”
Only by wearing the spiritual armor he describes can we overcome evil. “
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13
We must be vigilant in our faith and not allow the evil influences of Satan and the world to creep in.
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Ep.1225: Can Jesus’ Resurrection Revive My Faltering Faith?
How the victory and love of Jesus forgave Peter’s failed faith
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Theme Scripture: Mark 16:16-17
When thinking about world-altering events, there is one that stands alone as the single most powerful world-changing event in the history of humanity. It is the raising of Jesus from the dead. Many call this Easter Sunday. When this event occurred so many centuries years ago, the vast majority of the world had no idea of its significance. Today 2,000 years later, most still don’t have a clue. Jesus’ resurrection sealed the future hope of every man, woman and child who ever lived by guaranteeing them their own resurrection. Even more than this, Jesus’ resurrection also changed individual lives back then as it still does today. After the Apostle Peter abandoned Jesus in his greatest hour of trial, Peter needed the renewing power of Jesus’ resurrection. We too can falter as Peter did. How can we claim that same renewing power?
Could this be us?
We all experience faltering faith at some time or other. Imagine being told that you were likely to do something really bad, something you would never dream of doing. You think, “No way will THAT ever happen !” You go about your business and then look up later and realize that you did exactly what you thought you would NEVER do! And to top it off, not only did you do it; you did it with energy and flare! As bad as this example feels, what Peter did when he denied that he even knew Jesus on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion was far worse. The depth of his failure rightfully shook him to his very core. It would have intensely shaken or even broken any one of us as well.
The only one not shaken by Peter’s collapse was Jesus himself. As a matter of fact, Jesus knew Peter’s weakness would manifest long before it happened. Jesus informed Peter of what was to come and invested significant time into teaching Peter several fundamental lessons before his debacle occurred. You might wonder, if Jesus knew Peter was going to deny him, why even bother with teaching him? Wouldn’t his lessons fall on deaf ears?
Teaching now. Understanding later.
One of the many profound things about Jesus’ mind and character was that he always focused on the big picture even while attentively handling the minute details before him. Jesus’ teachings dedicated to Peter were not meant to bear fruit that night, they were meant to change Peter later. It would not be until Jesus had been crucified, in the grave for three days and resurrected that those lessons would even begin to touch Peter. More than that, Peter’s failure, Jesus’ lessons, and the resulting victory were put there to aid our faltering faith as well.
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“He that dwelleth in the secret place (cover, protection) of the most High shall abide (to stay permanently) under the shadow (shade) of the Almighty….He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
The secret place of the Most High:
In the verses below, the word for “secret place” is translated “hiding place,” “secret of his tabernacle” and “secret of Thy presence.”
Psalm 32:7 Thou art my HIDING PLACE thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the SECRET of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Psalm 31:20 Thou shalt hide them in the SECRET of Thy presence from the pride of man; thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion (hut, tabernacle, tent) from the strife of tongues.
The “secret place of the most High” can be thought of as the hiding place of His presence, the special intimate relationship we can have with Him.
The shadow of the Almighty:
Psalm 17:8 “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the SHADOW of thy wings.”
Psalm 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the SHADOW of thy wings.
Psalm 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee; yea, in the SHADOW of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
This is an amazing promise! If we dwell—continually stay—in the secret place of the most High—in the hiding place of His presence, we are given a special promise and assurance of His overshadowing protection that will continually be upon us.
This ties in with the analogy brought up in verse 4: “he shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
“For you have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength before the enemy. Let me make my home in your tent [tabernacle] forever; let me hide under the shelter of your wings.”
Psalms 61:3-4
Baby chicks run to their mother hen for protection in the face of danger. We are reminded that as a baby chick in Christ in the “barnyard,” we need to SEEK REFUGE under His wings instead of just watching from the middle of the barnyard. We need to leave the “barnyard mentality” and seek refuge under His wings. We can run to prayer and His promises when there is a threat of danger in the barnyard of our life. It’s such a different experience when we see what challenges us from under the protection of His promises and overruling power.
If we dwell (continually stay) in the secret place of the Most High (in the hiding place of His presence), we are given a special promise and assurance that His overshadowing protection will continually be upon us.
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Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Ephesians 6:11 says: “Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.”
Paul tells us about symbolic spiritual armor – a specific array of spiritual mind-set and focus that will give us the needed strength and protection.
Ephesians 6:12: For our struggle in not [merely] against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the power, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Satan has his own “army” of evil described as “angels who did not keep their own [original] position” (Jude 6 ISV) in the days of Noah. 1 Peter 3:18-20 They materialized and came to earth, and had children with the women. “The sons of God (the angels) saw the daughters of men, that they were fair, and they took them wives of all which they chose.” Genesis 6:2 They are now confined to “tartarus,” earth’s atmosphere, while awaiting their judgment. See 2 Peter 2:4.
In other words, Ephesian 6:12 tells us that not only do we struggle against the world’s influences, other human beings, and our own weaknesses of the flesh, but the chief conflict we must wrestle with is even worse – spiritual evil beings, unseen spiritual powers and occult powers.
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Ep.1224: Why Should Christians Care About Israel’s Deliverance From Slavery?
Absorbing the profound lessons Israel's Passover teaches about Jesus
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Theme Scripture: Exodus 12:50-51
In all of human history, there has never been an event with the magnitude and drama of the nation of Israel being freed from their harsh slavery in Egypt. Millions of people and countless flocks literally walked away from generations of harsh servitude. God guided them to their freedom after the 10th plague and through the establishment of the Passover. This Passover event was to be remembered and celebrated year after year for all of their generations to follow. And the whole deliverance-from-Egypt experience was mentioned countless times throughout the history of the Old Testament. Why? Why were these things such vital things to not only remember but to appreciate? It turns out that these things provide massive insights for Christians as to how God’s plan really works!
A new calendar
Not too many events in all of world history can you look at and see a whole new calendar being established because of them. When God told the Hebrews it was time to leave their Egyptian slave masters, He marked this event by establishing a “sacred calendar.” Before going any further with the details, this tells us just how significant their freedom would be in God’s mind and plan. The first dates to be recognized on that sacred calendar would be the 10th and the 14th of the month Nisan. Interestingly, neither of these were the date they were actually freed from slavery. Both dates had to do with a lamb.
The month of Nisan
On the 10th of Nisan each enslaved Hebrew household was to choose a lamb from their herds. The chosen lamb (or goat) was to be the best of the herd. It was to be without any defect, a year old and male. Each household was to slaughter that lamb four days later on the 14th. They were to eat it and put some of its blood on the outside doorframes of their homes. Why so much focus on the meal of a lamb when they are about to be freed from generations of slavery? The deliverance millions of Hebrews would experience would not come as a result of a revolt or a war. Their freedom would come because of the lamb. The lamb would be the centerpiece of Israel’s Passover, Israel’s deliverance, that would for thousands of years be celebrated on the 14th of Nisan.
Check out our April 11,2022 podcast, “Why Should Christians Care About Israel’s Deliverance From Slavery?” for more. We piece together many of the fascinating and meticulous details of this first Passover. We then open the floodgates of biblical testimony that show how the Passover was a profound picture of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus. The lamb, the meal they ate, the manner in which they ate it, the sparing of the firstborn and the deliverance of the nation all told a bigger story. Join us for this amazing journey into Israel’s amazing deliverance from slavery that painted a detailed picture of how salvation in Jesus works.
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Ep.1223: Does the Bible Tell Us How the World Will End?
Finding great hope in prophecies that seem to predict the world’s end
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Theme Scripture: Psalms 46:1-2
Talking about the end of the world is scary. The amazing thing is that predicting it has been going on for thousands of years. Quoting a few lines from a 2009 Smithsonian Magazine article: “An Assyrian clay tablet dating to around 2800 B.C. bears the inscription: Our Earth is degenerate in these later days; there are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end; bribery and corruption are common; children no longer obey their parents; every man wants to write a book and the end of the world is evidently approaching." So, does the Bible actually tell us how the world will end? It doesn't, but the more appropriate question is, does it give us prophecies that describe how the world will dramatically change? Absolutely! We are not piling on to the mountain of end-of-the-world predictions here; instead, we are seeking to interpret world-changing events as prophesied in Scripture.
Dramatic Bible prophecies
Sometimes Bible prophecies can be really cryptic and mystifying, especially when they speak of the things like the earth collapsing or melting. We can look at what is being described and easily draw the wrong conclusions. The 46th chapter of Psalms is such a prophecy. It tells us of raging ocean waters, mountains shaking and falling into the sea and the earth melting. People seem to gravitate to the drama of these kinds of descriptions. They are the types of things you see in those end times, apocalyptic movies. As Bible-believing Christians, we have to ask ourselves if such statements in Scripture should be taken literally or figuratively.
So, does Psalm 46 tell us how the world will end?
According to this prophecy, will the physical earth be turned into a molten mass of liquified elements? Will all life cease to exist? If we say yes, then we have to answer the question of why. Why would God create this world, inhabit it with humanity, allow sin, and then bring a Savior only to utterly destroy it? Would this reveal a God of love, wisdom, justice and power, or a God of chaos, reactions and rage?
Fortunately, God reveals Himself to be the God of love, wisdom, justice and power. His stated intention regarding the earth is that it will remain forever (Ecclesiastes 1:4). That being said, what does having the mountains fall into the raging sea mean? It means trouble - world-changing, chaos-causing trouble.
Check out our April 4, 2022 podcast, “Does the Bible Tell Us How the World Will End?” for more. We examine the language Psalm 46 and define what these scriptural symbols mean. We then follow how these symbols apply in our present day. The conclusion is startling! We are here and now living in the time of this prophecy’s dramatic fulfillment. While this can be scary, it can also be comforting. Join us as we put the pieces together and watch God’s masterful plan unfold.
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