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Chester ARP Devotional Podcast

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This is a devotional podcast of the Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Chester, SC. These short 3-5 min devotionals are meant to help you to grow in your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to proclaim his amazing love to the world. New episodes will generally be posted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by 10 am.

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Receive and Rejoice -- John 8:39-47

March 27, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

Jesus told his opponents that they were not of their father Abraham because they rejected Him as their Lord. True children of Abraham are those who receive Christ by faith and rejoice in His coming. 

The Truth Will Set You Free -- John 8:31-38

March 25, 2024 11:19 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

If we abide in God's Word, we will know the truth, and the truth will set us free. Free from what? The power of sin. God's truth in Christ as it is found in his word is that which frees us from sin. 

Jesus was Clear -- John 8:21-30

March 20, 2024 11:12 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Jesus was clear about his true identitiy as God's Son. He was also clear about our need to trust and follow him. May we see him as he is through faith and share the good news of his story with everyone we know. 

Rightly Evaluate All Things -- John 8:12-20

March 18, 2024 11:25 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

Jesus told the Pharisees that he didn't judge anyone during his earthly ministry because he came to save. He will, however, judge the wicked when he returns. Following him, we are called to judge no one, but we are also told to rightly evaluate all people and circumstances. 

Rivers of Living Water -- John 7:37-52

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB

Jesus said that all of those who trust in him and drink from the living water that he gives will have rivers of living water flowing out from them into the world. This is a remarkable statement about how the cource of life is given to God's people through the ministry of the Spirit. 

The Crowd and The Pharisees -- John 7:25-36

March 11, 2024 11:40 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

The crowd and the Pharisees are starting to line up against each other over Jesus and his identity. The crowd is intrigued and are beginning to beleive while the Pharisees and chief priests are growing more and more skeptical. 

Confirmation in Doing God's Will -- John 7:14-24

March 08, 2024 11:42 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Jesus told the crowd that they failed to see him as he is becase they weren't doing God's will. Our faith is confirmed when we are doing the will of God -- beleiving in Christ and loving others.

What Do You Think About Jesus? -- John 7:10-13

March 07, 2024 11:43 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

The ordinary people conversed about who Jesus is during the time in which he lived. The leaders had an opinion, but ordinary people were open to faith. The same is true today.

Don't Give Up on Them -- John 7:1-9

March 06, 2024 12:13 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

Do you have members of your family or friends who don't know the Lord? Don't give up on them. The Lord can always work to bring them to himself. Jesus's own brothers are proof.

To Whom Will You Go? -- John 6:60-66

March 05, 2024 11:36 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

After Jesus's hard sayings about having to grow in our understanding of life with him and the importance of committing our lives to him, many of his disciples walked away in John 6. But, the twelve, led by Peter, said, "To whom shall we go for eternal life?" They knew he is the only way. Do you? Are you willing to commit to him as well?

Jesus Meets Our Greatest Needs -- John 6:35-40

March 04, 2024 12:19 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MB

Jesus meets are greatest needs in his abundant grace. All of whom call upon him in faith and trust him with their lives will be saved and raised up on the last day. Guaranteed. Let us find comfort in his grace.

Dive Deeper With Jesus -- John 6:22-34

March 01, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

The crowd who ate their full when Jesus fed the 5,000 wanted more food to fill their bellies again. They didn't understand or want to move deeper with Jesus. They were fully satisfied with having their material needs met. We must dive deeper in our relationship with Christ.

Jesus Shows Up In Storms -- John 6:16-21

February 29, 2024 11:50 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Jesus showed up in the midst of the storm when the disciples were catching a breather over night. He comforted them and demonstrated his power to save them. He'll do the same for you.

Jesus Does the Impossible -- John 6:1-15

February 28, 2024 12:17 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

Jesus did the impossible when he fed the 5,000 on the banks of the Sea of Tiberias. The call on those folks was to trust him with their lives after he proved his trustworthiness with the miracle of feeding them all. He calls us to do the same.

More Witnesses Than You Can Imagine -- John 5:30-47

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

Jesus told the Jewish leaders that he had more witnesses than they could imagine to prove his identity as God's Son. When seriously considred, the reality of Christ being the Savior of the World is unmistakable. Do you beleive that?

Jesus Has Ultimate Authority -- John 5:18-29

February 26, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MB

Jesus clearly stated that he is the Son of God and the one who possesses the authroty of God to grant eternal life to the fiathful and to judge the wicked. He was not confused. And, he is worthy of our faith.

Don't Miss the Work of God -- John 5:1-17

February 21, 2024 02:50 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB

The Jewish leaders missed the work of God in the life of the invalid who walked by the Pool at Bethesda. Why? Because they were focused on their own laws and the minor violations of them. They failed to see the point of God's Law and therefore failed to see Jesus's work.

Healing and Belief -- John 4:46-54

February 20, 2024 13:56 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MB

Jesus healed the official's son to demonstrate his ability to heal and fulfill his promises. When Jesus says that he gives new life to those who follow him, he means it. This sign proves it. Faith is our natural response to Jesus's healing power.

Let's Do the Will of Our Father -- John 4:27-45

February 19, 2024 13:25 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

Jesus said that his food is to do the will of his Father in heaven. Doing his will sustained Jesus, and it does the same for us. We testify to his glory.

Worship is About the Heart -- John 4:16-26

February 16, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MB

Jesus told the woman at the well that she had access to God through regardless of her sinful lifestyle. She was not allowed to remain in that lifestyle, but it did not disqualify her from access to God through Christ. Her worship, and ours, is a matter of the heart.

Access to God in Jesus -- John 4:1-15

February 15, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

Jesus offers access to God for all people. Whereas the Old Testament religion limited access to God by design, Jesus opened it up to any and all who would come to him in faith. This blessed hope is ours eternally.

Exalting Jesus -- John 3:22-36

February 14, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

John the Baptist exalted Jesus in every way that he could. We are to do the same.

Jesus Came to Save -- John 3:16-21

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

God sent His Son into the world to save them from their unbelief and the rewards that follow unbeleif. He didn't come to condemn; rather, we condemn ourselves in our unbelief. There is hope in trusting Jesus, for our eternal life is guaranteed in him.

Are You Born Again? -- John 3:1-14

February 12, 2024 12:28 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

We should be thankful that we are born agian in Christ if we are Christians and pray for others to be born again so they can expereince life with Christ as well.

Access to God -- John 2:13-25

February 09, 2024 12:30 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

Jesus came to give access to God, and we have it through faith in him. Let us not take it for granted.

The Wedding and Wine -- John 2:1-12

February 08, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding at Cana. It demonstrated his power and ability as well as the fact that the kingdom God brings joy and freshenss in his grace.

Come and Follow Me! -- John 1:35-51

February 07, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Jesus called his first 5 disciples with the same commands -- Come and Follow me. This means that our call as followers of Jesus is to come and experience life with him as we follow him wherever he goes. We will see him do amazing things if we keep our eyes of faith open.

Humility Before Jesus -- John 1:19-34

February 06, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

John the Baptist shows us the proper posture before the presence of Christ. He recognized the supremacy and superiority of Jesus and testified to it to the Lord. We are called to do the same thing.

Providing a Testimony for Jesus -- John 1:18-28

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

John the Baptist had a special function in the ministry of Jesus. He was the forerunner. He prepared the way for Jesus. Like him, we are called to testify to the glory and life of Jesus.

This is Jesus -- John 1:1-18

February 02, 2024 12:10 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MB

Jesus was present that the beginning of creation with the Father and the Son. He took on flesh and dwelled among his people to reveal grace and truth to them. He shines his light into all the world.

Lessons from the Death of Kings -- 1 Kings 14

February 01, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

We come to the conclusion of the stories of Jeroboam and Rehoboam and we have much to learn. We know that God never gives up on his people. He has the power to save them. We always have the repsonsiblity of faith, repentance, and obedience to him.

God's Command Doesn't Change -- 1 Kings 13:11-25

January 31, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MB

God's command doesn't change regardless of whether or not we want it to. It is always the same and should alsways be obeyed.

The Drama of Prophets -- 1 Kings 13:1-10

January 30, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

The Old Testament prophets appeared in dramatic ways in order to prove that their message was from God. We don't see the same drama in the modern era because Christ has come and his Word is preserved and ministrered to us in His grace.

Don't Get Disconnected -- 1 Kings 12:25-33

January 29, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

King Jeroboam wanted to disconnect the ancient Israelites under his rule from their ancestry, their religion, and their culture. He was afraid that if they reconnected to their God and to their past, they'd turn away from him and back to their God. Sound familiar?

Who is Jeroboam? -- 1 Kings 11:26-33

January 26, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB

Jeroboam became a rival king to King Rehoboam after Solomon died in ancient Israel. But, who is Jeroboam since he is not listed as one of Solomon's sons? He was a noble who received the kingdom of Israel by the will of God. Israel rebelled and dove deeper into idolatry under his leadership.

Rebellion Against God's Will for His Poeple Has Consequences 1 Kings 12:16-24

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MB

There are consequneces for rebelling against God's will for His people. All of Israel, except Judah and Benjamin, rebelled against the rigthful king over them and went their own way. They suffered grave consequnces as a result. We will too if we do the same thing.

Listen to the Wisdom of Others -- 1 Kings 12:1-15

January 24, 2024 12:25 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MB

Rehoboam refused to listen to the counsel of older and wiser men when he became king of ancient Israel. It was a disastrous decision. We can learn what not to do from him.

Solomon's Cautionary Tale -- 1 Kings 11:9-13

January 23, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Solomon is a cautionary tale for anyone who fancies himself or herself to be a faithful follower of God. We are all in the same danger as Solomon for wondering away and chasing the gods of the nations around us. May we learn from him to guard our hearts and minds in faith and repentance.

Pursue God Alone -- 1 Kings 11:1-10

January 19, 2024 12:35 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Solomon allowed intimate partners to lead him away from his God. He and the people of Israel paid the consequences for his failure to pursue God above all others.

We Must Obey in Faith -- 1 Kings 9:1-9

January 18, 2024 16:11 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

Solomon received the blessing of God's grace freely. Once he entered into a covenant with God, he was responsible for obeying his God's commands. We must do the same.

The Abundance of Offering -- 1 Kings 8:62-66

January 17, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

Solomon and the people of God offered an abundance of sacrifices to the Lord for His good provision for them in the buidling of the Temple. We should be as grateful for his care over us.

A Good Word Pronounced -- 1 Kings 8:54-61

January 05, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

Solomon pronounced a benediction over the people at the conclusion of his prayer of dedication on the day it was dedicated to the Lord. This good word reminded the people of God's faithfulness and challenged them to live lives of holiness and obedience so that God would be glorified.

A Prayer of Dedication -- 1 Kings 8:22-53

January 04, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

Solomon's prayer of dedication at the Temple was realistic. It acknowleded the faithfulness of God, the realities of a fallen world, and God's grace for his people. May we learn to pray similar prayers through the ministry of the Holy Spiirt.

God Always Fulfills His Promises -- 1 Kings 8:12-21

January 03, 2024 11:58 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

God always fulfills his promises. Solomon recognized that God had used him to build the Temple in Jerusalem. We must realize that God uses us to fulfill his promises too.

God's Permanent Presence -- 1 Kings 8:1-11

December 06, 2023 12:27 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

The Temple signigfied God's permanent presence among His people in the Pomised Land. Up to the point of the Temple's conclusion, God had moved with his people. But, now He was settling them in a specific location and dweeling amongst them. Permanence is good.

Reflecting God's Glory -- 1 Kings 6:11-22

December 05, 2023 13:12 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MB

Solomon built his Temple to reflect the glroy of God. There was no question that it had to be the most majestic building in all the land becaue it was the place where the Hebrews would meet with their glorious God. We can learn from them about giving our best to God.

God Graciously Provides -- 1 Kings 4:20-34

December 01, 2023 14:10 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

God graciously provided peace, security, and wealth for Solomon and the people of Isarel so that they could refelect His glory and establish His worship in Jerusalem through the building of the Temple. He often does the same for His Chruch.

Wisdom and the Perspective She Gives -- 1 Kings 3:16-28

November 30, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MB

Solomon received wisdom from God and promptly put it to use when he had to judge between two women and a living baby. We can learn perspective from this story as well as see evidence of God's Spirit on Solomon.

Prayer That Pleases God -- 1 Kings 3:1-15

November 29, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MB

Solomon had the opportunity to pray for anything he wanted. God would grant his request. What did he pray for? Wisdom to discern the will of God. That's what he needed, and that's what God gave him along with all the weath and honor that he could imagine. We should prayer similarly.

Executing the Lord's Will -- 1 Kings 2:36-46

November 29, 2023 03:51 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

Solomon executed the Lord's will justly and swiftly. There is much for us to learn in these 10 verses.