Good News Pickleball
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGood News Pickleball combines the fastest-growing sport in America with The Gospel of Christ. Each week John Wilkerson shares how Christians can demonstrate the love of Christ while playing pickleball.
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1 John 2:21-22
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:21-22 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 21. Why has John written this letter? Because the reader knows the truth. 22. Who is a liar and an...
1 John 2:19-20
February 05, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:19-20 “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 19. Why do unbelievers depart (go out from) the church? They we...
1 John 2:17-18
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:17-18 “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. "Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. Who lives (abides) forever? Those who do the will of God. ...
John 2:15-16
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. Why are we not to love the world? So the Father will be...
1 John 2:15-16
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. Why are we not to love the world? So the Father will be...
1 John 2:13-14
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:13-14 “I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. "I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one." Take a ...
John 2:13-14
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:13-14 “I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. "I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one." Take a ...
John 2:11-12
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:11-12 “But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. How does John describe someone who hates his brother? In darkness. 12. Why is John ...
1 John 2:11-12
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:11-12 “But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. How does John describe someone who hates his brother? In darkness. 12. Why is John ...
1 John 2:9-10
January 29, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:9-10 “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. Who is in the darkness? Those who hate their brother. 10. How is he that loves his brother described? Abides in the light. This has been Th...
1 John 2:7-8
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:7-8 “Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. "Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. Is John writ...
1 John 2:5-6
January 27, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:5-6 “But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. What is in one who keeps his word? The love of God. 6. How ought we to walk, who abide in Jesus Christ? As Christ walked (in love). This ...
1 John 2:3-4
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:3-4 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. "He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. How do we know if we know Jesus? If we keep his commandments. 4. What does it mean if we do not keep his commandments? We are a liar. The truth is not in us. ...
1 John 2:1-2
January 25, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 2:1-2 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: "And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. What is John’s purpose in writing? That we sin not. 2. How is Jesus C...
1 John 1:9-10
January 22, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 1:9-10 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. What happens when we confess our sins? God forgives and cleanses us. 10. What is the implication if we say we have not sinned? We...
1 John 1:7-8
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 1:7-8 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. What happens if we walk in the light? We have fellowship with one another and the blood of Chri...
1 John 1:5-6
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 1:5-6 “This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. What message is being declared? God is light. In Him is no darkness. 6. What would be a lie? Saying we h...
1 John 1:3-4
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 1:3-4 “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. "And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. What is the purpose of John’s declaration? For fellowship with one another. 4. Why is John w...
1 John 1:1-2
January 18, 2021 12:19 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBToday’s reading is from 1 John 1:1-2 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; "(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. Wh...
2 Peter 3:17-18
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:9-10 “Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. Of what should we beware? Being led astray. ...
2 Peter 3:15-16
January 06, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:15-16 “And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; "As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, ta...
2 Peter 3:13-14
January 05, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:13-14 “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 13. What do we look for according to the Lord’s promise? A new heaven and earth. ...
2 Peter 3:11-12
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:11-12 “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, "Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. How ought we to be in conversation...
2 Peter 3:9-10
January 01, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:9-10 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up." Take a few moments to meditate...
2 Peter 3:7-8
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:7-8 “But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. For what are the heavens and earth re...
2 Peter 3:5-6
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:5-6 “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. Of what are the unjust willingly ignorant? That the world was created by God. 6. What happened to the world...
2 Peter 3:3-4
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:3-4 “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, "And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. What will come in the last days? Scoffers walking after their own lusts. 4....
2 Peter 3:1-2
December 28, 2020 16:06 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 3:1-2 “This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: "That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. What is Peter’s purpose in writing? To remind the reader(s). 2...
2 Peter 2:21-22
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:21-22 “For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 21. Wha...
2 Peter 2:19-20
December 23, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:19-20 “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. "For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to t...
2 Peter 2:17-18
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:17-18 “These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. "For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. How are the unjust and d...
2 Peter 2:15-16
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:15-16 “Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; "But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. How does Peter describe disobedient children? Forsaken the right way, gone a...
2 Peter 2:13-14
December 18, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:13-14 “And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; "Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think...
2 Peter 2:11-12
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:11-12 “Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. "But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. What do angels not bring against the unjust?...
2 Peter 2:9-10
December 16, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:9-10 “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: "But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. What will the Lord do...
2 Peter 2:7-8
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:7-8 “And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: "(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. What disturbed (vexed) Lot? Filthy conversation of the wicked. 8. What happened to Lot on a daily basis? He was dist...
2 Peter 2:5-6
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:5-6 “And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example unto those that after should live ungodly;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. What example is given here ...
2 Peter 2:3-4
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:3-4 “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. "For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 3. What device shal...
2 Peter 2:1-2
December 10, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 2:1-2 “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questio...
2 Peter 1:20-21
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:20-21 “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 20. What knowledge should we keep foremost in our thoughts regarding scripture? None has a private interpretation. 21 ...
2 Peter 1:19
December 08, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:19 “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 19. To what does Peter compare the revelation of scripture (prophecy)? Light shining in a dark place. This has been Three Minute Bible Study: Thre...
2 Peter 1:17-18
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:17-18 “For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. "And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 17. What did Jesus receive from the Father? Honor and glory. 18. Where d...
2 Peter 1:15-16
December 04, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:15-16 “Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. "For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 15. What does Peter desire to happen after he dies? To reme...
2 Peter 1:13-14
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:13-14 “Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 13. What is Peter’s purpose in this life (in this tabernacle)? To remind us of the things he's preached. 14. What does Pet...
2 Peter 1:11-12
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:11-12 “For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. "Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 11. Into what are we promised an entrance? Into the everla...
2 Peter 1:9-10
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:9-10 “But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 9. How is the person who lacks knowledge of Jesus Christ described? Bli...
2 Peter 1:7-8
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:7-8 “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. "For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 7. What two things are added to godliness? Kindness and love (charity). 8. What happens if these things abound ...
2 Peter 1:5-6
November 27, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:5-6 “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 5. What is to be added to faith? Virtue. 6. How does this chain continue? Knowledge. Temperance. Patience. Godliness. This has been Three Minute Bible Stu...
2 Peter 1:3-4
November 26, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:3-4 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and an...
2 Peter 1:1-2
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBToday’s reading is from 2 Peter 1:1-2 “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord" Take a few moments to meditate on these verses. Now, take some time to think about and answer these questions: 1. Who is writing this letter? Simon Peter. 2. How does he greet h...