Best Draw Me Close Whitestone Cf Podcasts (2025)

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Hebrews 7:13-28 - "Faithful High Priest" 46:50

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Hebrews 7 is a powerful chapter that delves into the priesthood of Melchizedek and its significance for Christians. It’s a chapter that draws parallels between Melchizedek and Jesus, highlighting the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood. As we finish up the second half of the chapter, Hebrews 7:13–28, the writer declares the superiority of Jesus' etern…

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Bobservations Column: "A Better Covenant" 2:52

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The scribe of Hebrews takes a break in Chapter 8, reiterating and summarizing what the Holy Spirit has told him thus far. Not only do we read a summary, but we also get to see what and why the Lord had planned things out the way He did. This is a keen look at the workings of the mind of God! Following Him is often a challenge to someone not used to…

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Hebrews 7:1-13 - "High Priest Forever" 40:53

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Our study takes us to Hebrews 7 this week and teaches that Jesus, a priest in the order of the mysterious King Melchizedek, has a superior, powerful and perfect eternal priesthood that surpasses the temporary, imperfect Levitical priesthood of the Old Testament. In the Bible, the Melchizedek priesthood is an office that only applied to Christ. Melc…

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Bobservations' Column: "Faithful High Priest" 2:18

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As the scribe of Hebrews continues, we are reminded that his identity does not have to be assigned to any Epistle. 2 Timothy 3: 16 tells us that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God." 2 Peter 1: 20 says, “Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” The inspired word of God is identified clearly as the source of these verse…

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Hebrews 6:1-20 - "The Witness" 53:39

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The problem in this chapter is the desire of converted Jews to go back to the rites of the Old Testament. They put undue emphasis on type rather than antitype; they wanted to abandon the reality for the type. They needed to differentiate between the substance and the shadow. The readers had to grasp the difference between the temporary economy of J…

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Bobservations' Column - "High Priest Forever" 2:52

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The High Priest Melchizedek is back in the text this week, giving us a fuller view of not only him, but of the reasons why a new High Priest was necessarily needed! It was King David who wrote of a new High Priest coming in the future in Psalm 110. It speaks of harsh judgment to those who do not heed His admonishments and His simplified Commandment…

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Hebrews 5:1-14 - "Our Great High Priest" 52:42

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Our study is in Hebrews 5 this week. In this chapter, we learn more about Jesus' divine yet relatable High Priesthood. The chapter is a call to reflection upon Christ's unique role, His sacrifice, and His eternal priesthood.

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Bobservations Column: "The Witness" 2:53

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The writer of Hebrews continues to upbraid the Hebrew believers. But are they not believers? In the last chapter, he scolded them for not being ready to teach others. Instead, they just sat around teachers and soaked up whatever words were spoken. It seemed to him that God’s Word (even in the Old Testament) had not taken root in their souls and hea…

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Hebrews 4:1-16 - "Enter Into His Rest" 48:41

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Hebrews 4 is a powerful chapter that delves into the concept of rest and its significance in the life of a believer. It’s a reminder that God has prepared a place of rest for His people, and it’s our responsibility to strive to enter that rest.

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Bobservations' Column - "Our Great High Priest" 2:45

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Coming into this world was just the first thing Jesus was called to do as the Word became flesh, prophesied of in Isaiah 7:14. Placing Himself below the angels, Jesus had been raised under the authority of His own creation, descendants of Adam and Eve. But all the things He endured pertained to God, and how He was to bless the world with sacrifices…

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Hebrews 3:1-19 - "The True Builder" 48:35

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As we continue in our study of the book of Hebrews, today we are in chapter 3. This chapter is a theologically rich passage that addresses several key themes essential for understanding the message of the Epistle to the Hebrews. The superiority of Christ over Moses, the importance of faithfulness, the peril of unbelief, the promise of God's rest, a…

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Bobservations Column - "Enter Into His Rest" 3:08

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Most everyone that has been a Christian for a while, identifies Hebrews 11 as the chapter on Faith. But that chapter is the culmination of what these previous chapters have been alluding to. In chapter 2, it was mentioned that we should not let the Gift of Faith slip. That gift was received by us, but came from Him! Neglecting it would be a crime. …

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Hebrews 2:1-18 - "How Shall We Escape" 48:57

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This week's teaching from Hebrews chapter 2 emphasizes the need to pay careful attention to the teachings of Jesus to avoid drifting away from faith, highlighting the severe consequences of neglecting the great salvation He brought. It contrasts the Old Testament law, communicated by angels, with the superior message of Jesus, the Son of God. The c…

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Bobservations' Column: "The True Builder" 2:38

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The scribe to the Hebrews addresses his fellow Jews as he opens this third chapter, and to us who have been adopted into their inheritance: “…Holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle, and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” These words reinforce the idea that in heaven there is neither Jew, nor Gentile, bond …

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Hebrews 1:1-18 - "Sit At My Right Hand" 49:58

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Hebrews 1 is an awe-inspiring reminder of the supremacy of Jesus Christ as God's Son. It underscores the uncontestable superiority of Jesus, not just over earthly creations, but celestial beings like angels as well. The chapter prompts us to reflect on the grandeur of Jesus' role, His divine nature, and His eternal rule. We are reminded to trust Hi…

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Bobservations Column - "How Shall We Escape" 3:02

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From Hebrews chapter 2, today's title, "How Shall We Escape?" is an odd question, until we read the rest of what is being asked. The entire question is this: "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great (a) salvation?" It's rhetorical, because the answer is obvious. The angels were aware of it, though it did not apply to them. The Prophets spoke of…

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Galatians 6:1-18 - "Well Doing" 51:53

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We are in Galatians chapter 6 and finishing up this wonderful book. The focus of the chapter is on practical Christian living. Paul encourages believers to bear one another's burdens and fulfill the law of Christ. We are called to support and uplift our brothers and sisters in their times of need, showing compassion and mercy just as Christ has sho…

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Bobservations Column: "Sit At My Right Hand" 3:29

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Sixty-six Books; Forty different scribes; one Author: this is what our Bible is, a collection of Books attributed to different writers, but authored by a single entity. 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that "all scripture is given by the inspiration of God" to these 40 writers. Literally, it is God-breathed unto them. . .…

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Revelation 12:10-17 - "The Devil Cast Down" - Part 2 56:26

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Since Satan's fall (Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 2:11-18), Satan is actively battling with the angelic host, and with believers (Daniel 10:12-13; 1 Peter 5:8). Believers must be Aware and Alert to all of his schemes, giving him no opportunity to weaken our faith and testimony to the world (Ephesians 4:27). We are to resist him (James 4:7). The future b…

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Galatians 5:1-26 - "A Little Leaven" 58:00

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Paul reaches the climax of this epistle, stating what can properly be called the theme of his letter: "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." He follows with dire warnings about the consequences of seeking to be circumcised and justified by the Law. He then remind…

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Revelation 14:7-20 - "Safe From The Sickle" Part 2 58:00

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Today we will be finishing up the rest of chapter 14, verses 7-20 in the book of Revelation. John’s attention now points to three angels who deliver urgent messages from the Lord. The three angels deliver messages of warning and prophecy, predicting God's impending judgment on sin and evil. There is a specific warning to those who take the mark of …

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Bobservations' Column - "Well Done" 3:01

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Word tenses and definitions in the Bible are interesting to study, even as languages “evolve” in the process of time. The meanings become apparent even from passages written long ago. In spite of language differences, faithful translators have brought us God’s Word in its most accurate form, without taking us to the original tongues. Today’s title …

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Galatians 4:15-31 - "Jabal-al-Lawz" 46:05

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As we finish up Galatians 4 this week, Paul continues to emphasize that salvation comes through faith in Christ, not adherence to the law. Because of the false teaching the Galatians had been listening to, they had begun to see Paul and the gospel he preached as untrustworthy. Paul exposes the motive of false teachers, and that is that they only wa…

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Bobservations' Column - "A Little Leaven" 2:57

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In the last several years, we have watched the movement to defund the Police. Bail reform laws have followed. Our inner Cities are now the strongholds of violence and death, and those that oppress others who simply want to live in peace. The Apostle Paul has been teaching the churches about a balance between . .…

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Galatians 4:1-15 - "Train Up A Child" 46:09

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In Galatians 4, Paul begins by highlighting the transition from slavery to sonship that comes through faith in Christ. He reminds the Galatians that they are no longer slaves but heirs of God's promises. This shift in identity is crucial for believers to grasp, as it shapes how they live out their faith. By emphasizing their new status as sons and …

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Bobservations' Column - "Jabal - al - Lawz" 3:01

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The traditional understanding of the location of Mt. Sinai has for the most part been one of several locations on the Sinai Peninsula. None of them are positively identified as Mount Sinai by evidence. Archaeologists have searched and searched without finding evidence of the location until they dug into God’s Word and found what we will read today.…

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Bobservations Column - "Train Up A Child" 2:48

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We have witnessed in the media a wonderful example of what it means to train up children. From the days of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, there are lessons to learn from then Prince Charles and Princess Diana, to now just King Charles as he raised up Prince William, and Prince Harry. The training and grooming took to Prince William, and was rejected by…

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Galatians 3:13-29 - "Legal Troubles" 47:01

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As we continue our study in Galatians chapter 3, Paul continues to explain to the Galatians, that Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them, and that those who have faith in Christ are heirs of the promise made to Abraham. The law, introduced later, didn't invalidate the promise but rather served as a temporar…

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Bobservations Column - "Legal Troubles" 3:01

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Inherent within The Law is a problem that is nearly insurmountable. While it adds some substance to the Jewish faith, it also obliterates “faith!” The Abrahamic Covenant is integral with the Jewish faith. It is impossible to separate the two, but not because the Law has added anything to God’s promises within the covenant. . .…

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Galatians 3:1-12 - "Faith and Works" - Part 2 50:00

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With a defense of his apostleship behind him, Paul spends the next two chapters defending the gospel he received by revelation. It is a gospel which proclaims justification by faith in Christ, not by keeping the works of the Law.

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Bobservations Column - "Faith and Works" - Part 2 3:04

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In last week’s teaching, The Apostle Paul exposed the hypocrisy of the Apostle Peter when Judaisers from Jerusalem came to Anteeok, dispatched from the Apostle James. The cultural morals held by the Jews at that time were to not eat or share a meal with non-Jews. But Peter, as well as Barnabas, Paul’s companion in ministry, both fell away from the …

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Galatins 2:4-21 - Faith and Works" 1:00:02

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This week, we are finishing up in Galatians Chapter 2, beginning with verse 14. We will explore Paul’s powerful message about the true gospel of grace. In Antioch, a significant event unfolded involving Apostle Paul and Peter, recorded in Galatians 2. Paul confronted Peter for his inconsistent behavior regarding Gentile Christians. Peter initially …

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Bobservations Column - "Works vs. Faith" 3:14

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In the Seven Letters to the Churches which were in Asia, recorded in Revelation 2 and 3, we read that each church had unique problems that warranted correction. But one thing becomes clear in every church, that is, that loving faith through grace leads us to correct doctrine. . .

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Galatians 2:1-14 - "Faith Without the Law" 55:13

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Galatians 2:1-13 is describing Paul's second visit to Jerusalem after his conversion. The purpose of this visit is to meet with the leaders of the church to ensure to those questioning his ministry, that the gospel he preached to the Gentiles aligned with the same gospel the apostles preached in Jerusalem. Paul addresses his concerns about the incl…

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Bobservations Column: "Faith Without the Law" 3:20

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Paul’s controversy with the Judaisers continues into Chapter 2 with decisions that must be made regarding the election of the Gentiles. Many years pass before the debate comes to a head for resolution. We read today of the First Council of Jerusalem, 46 AD. The heads of Christ’s Church in Jerusalem recall how Jesus taught from the Law, and so thoug…

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Galatians 1:11-24 - "Change Has Come!" 42:53

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In the second half of chapter one, Paul is defending both the gospel he preaches as well as the authority by which he preaches. He reminds the churches in Galatia of who he was before Christ and how he was saved. When God revealed himself to Paul and commissioned him to proclaim the gospel among the Gentiles, that’s exactly what Paul did. Without c…

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Galatians 1:1-12 - "His Yoke Is Easy" 59:28

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Galatians 1 sets the stage for the letter's overarching defense of the true Gospel. Paul's transformation from a fierce persecutor of the Church to a fervent apostle reinforces the transformative power of God's grace. This chapter serves as a potent reminder to remain grounded in the true Gospel, be wary of distortions, and continuously praise God …

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Bobservations Column - "Change Has Come!" 2:51

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Paul has been traveling in this second section of Galatians 1. He gives testimony of the changed life he has received, and gives us an abbreviated overview of how he ended up teaching of Christ, rather than persecuting Him. He assures the readers of this letter that this change has come about because of the wonderful works of God. His knowledge of …

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Bobservations Column - "His Yoke Is Easy" 3:06

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The Epistle to the Galatians that we begin today is not just a for a single Church. Asia Minor, which we refer to as Turkey today, was at the time of the letter called Anatolia. The region known as Galatia covered a large area of central Anatolia. There in that part of the country we find cities that we have read of in Acts of the Apostles: Antioch…

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Romans 16:1-27 - "The Unity of the Church" 46:02

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Romans 16 emphasizes the power of personal connections and unity in the body of Christ. It is a testament to the many unsung heroes who worked with Paul in the spreading of the gospel. It also serves as a warning to maintain unity and stay alert to divisive influences. The final doxology serves as a reminder that it is God who strengthens us, as we…

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Bobservations Column: "The Unity of the Church" 3:01

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This final chapter of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is in three parts. The first part takes us through verse 16, as Paul provides an introduction for Phebe, the courier of the Roman Epistle, and then offers greetings to friends, and family alike who are in the Church at Rome. The Roman letter introduces us to some of Paul’s family, who were also Bel…

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Romans 15:14-33 - "A Calling and a Visit" 47:13

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In chapter 15 of the book of Romans, Paul continues his discussion on how those who are strong (mature) are to receive and bear with the infirmities of the weak. Encouraging the strong to be concerned with uplifting the weak, he reminds them of Christ and His unselfishness (1-3). Reminding them of the value of the Old Testament Scriptures, he plead…

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Bobservations' Column - "A Calling and a Visit" 3:01

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Paul’s Epistle to the Romans was written while he was yet in Corinth. He’s ministering to two churches at once, hundreds of miles apart. The grass did not grow under Paul’s feet! We learn in this passage that Paul is planning on taking the Gospel to Spain, and along the way, planning a stop in Rome to see those of the Church there. He kept moving f…

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Romans 15:1-13 - "United IN Christ" 41:59

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In chapter 15 of the book of Romans, Paul continues his discussion on how those who are strong (mature) are to receive and bear with the infirmities of the weak. Encouraging the strong to be concerned with uplifting the weak, he reminds them of Christ and His unselfishness (1-3). Reminding them of the value of the Old Testament Scriptures, he plead…

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Bobservations Column - "United IN Christ" 3:51

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On Thursday of this week past, we witnessed a new Pope being voted into his official position as Bishop of Rome. As head of the Roman Catholic Church, his outreach is world-wide. Of his many titles, he is also referred to as the Vicar of Rome, and the Vicar of Christ. Though it is the Anglican Church where the title Vicar is most often used, it is …

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Romans 14:1-23 - "First Amendment?" 42:42

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Romans 14 is a profound chapter in the New Testament that addresses the themes of Christian liberty, the importance of love and unity within the body of Christ, and the necessity of living out one's faith with a clear conscience. In this chapter, the Apostle Paul speaks to the Roman Christians about the need to accept one another despite difference…

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Bobservations Column - "First Amendment?" 3:09

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We are back in Romans today, and in spite of the title “First Amendment,” the message is not about the US Constitution or the Bill of Rights, but about the freedom we enjoy in Christ Jesus! If we were to “reverse think” the premises for the Bill of Rights, we might well find its basis right here in Romans 12, 13, and 14. Romans 12:1-2 may even supp…

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John 20:24 - 21:14 - "Lazarus and Didymus" 42:36

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Today's message is a character study on one of the apostles. Didymus, also known as the apostle Thomas was a doubter. He simply could not believe in the risen Christ unless he saw with His own eyes. Jesus showed His hands and side to “doubting Thomas” and called him to stop doubting and to believe. Thomas immediately responded to Jesus, “My Lord an…

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Bobservations Column - "Lazarus and Didymus" 2:50

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It was about ten days ago that Christians around the world acknowledged Good Friday. Quite literally, “The Word of God” was executed and put to death. I use that phrasing because of what John wrote: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14)...

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John 20:1-31 - Resurrection Sunday - "Jesus Is Our Victor" 1:00:57

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Happy Resurrection Day! Today we are going to learn about Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Without question, the resurrection is central to everything we believe and is the fountain from which flows all our hope for today and our hope for the future. We serve a risen Savior. The empty tomb is proof that Jesus has the victory over sin and evil and…