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Daily Christian Living with Shine Thomas

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'Daily Christian Living with Shine Thomas' is a podcast that encourages us to pursue God and His kingdom everyday. Through this podcast we will learn from God's word keeping in mind its context, cultural background and relevance for us today. Shine Thomas is a pastor at City Harvest AG Church in Bengaluru, India. He is passionate about mentoring people in the Word of God.

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A Study On The Book of Acts: Revival Continues | Acts 4:32-36

October 06, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Revival Continues | Acts 4:32-36 Important points to keep in mind: Acts 4:32 ~ All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. The unity that is seen here is a wonderful evidence of God's work among the believers. Because of their unity, they regarded people as of more importance than anything else.  The believers had all things in common. They recognized that God owns everything. Everything be...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Prayer & Praise In The Face Of Persecution | Acts 4:23-32

September 29, 2021 02:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Prayer & Praise In The Face Of Persecution | Acts 4:23-32 Important points to keep in mind: After their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. The people who received Peter and John lift their voices and praise God in one voice. They are praising God in the face of persecution. Remember what Jesus had said with regard to persecution: Blessed are you when people hate and insult you.  In response to the...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Honoring God’s Authority Above All | Acts 4:13-22

September 15, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Honoring God’s Authority Above All | Acts 4:13-22 In this passage Peter and John are arrested by the Jewish Sanhedrin for the healing of a crippled man (healed in Jesus' name). Now, they are given with a choice to obey God or the Sanhedrin and they boldly choose to obey God. Important points to keep in mind: * The disciples were unschooled. They had no training in rhetoric speech.  * “Unlearned:” Not trained in Greek rhetoric like the priests. Certainly they were uneducated in one sense ...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Salvation In Jesus’ Name | Acts 4:1-12

September 08, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Salvation In Jesus’ Name  | Acts 4:1-12 Important points to keep in mind: The context for this chapter is seen in Acts 3. Peter and John had gone to the temple to pray. They come in contact with a crippled man. This crippled man is healed in the name of Jesus. Peter then goes on to preach to those who were watching what was happening.  Acts 4:1-7 - Peter and John are confronted by by the temple authorities. Why were they confronted by the temple authorities? The reason is because they p...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Times of Refreshing has come | Acts 3:10-26

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Times of Refreshing has come | Acts 3:10-26  Important points to keep in mind: Invalid beggar is healed in Jesus' name. He then goes into the temple courts (walking, jumping and praising God). People in the temple were astonished at what happened to this man. Peter saw this as an opportunity to speak the Gospel and he gave another sermon. This is a repeat of what happened in Acts chapter 2. In Acts chapter 2, the people marveled at what happened at Pentecost and Peter spoke the word of Go...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Peter Heals a Lame Beggar | Acts 3:1-10

August 26, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Peter Heals a Lame Beggar | Acts 3:1-10 Important points to keep in mind: Acts chapter 3 deals with healing in Jesus’ name.  The healing of the lame beggar is an example of what we have seen in Acts 2:43-44, 46-47. This miracle leads to a preaching opportunity which we see in Acts 3:11-26. Lets look at the healing of the lame beggar more closely: * They find this man at one of the gates of the temple, the gate is called beautiful. * Some think that the disabled were barred from enteri...

A Study On The Book of Acts: The Preaching of Pentecost | Acts 2:22-40

August 18, 2021 02:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Preaching Of Pentecost | Acts 2:22-40 Important points to keep in mind: Peter wanted to tell the people that the one the crucified was the Son of God (The Messiah). He helps them understand that they need to repent and turn to Jesus Christ for salvation from their sins. Terms to describe Jesus: • Jesus of Nazareth, Verse 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as ...

A Study On The Book of Acts: People and Prophecy of Pentecost | Acts 2:5-21

August 11, 2021 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

 Acts 2:5-21 | People and Prophecy of Pentecost Important points to keep in mind: The People Of Pentecost - Acts 2:5-13 The Feast of Pentecost was 50 days after the Passover Festival. So, the Jews who had come to celebrate the Passover were there in Jerusalem for the Feast of the Pentecost. Diaspora Jews “from every nation under heaven had come for the Passover and stayed back for Pentecost.” The people of Pentecost foreshadows the mission to nations as said in Acts 1:8. The Pentecost ...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Pentecost: Preparation & Proof | Acts 2:1-4

August 04, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Acts 2:1-4 | Pentecost: Preparation & Proof Important points to keep in mind: How did the Apostles prepare for the Pentecost?  (Read Acts 1:12-26) * They re-established the leadership structure (Due to the falling away of Judas Iscariot) * They prepared in faith that God will use them.  They are preparing in faith. It is not time for them to go out yet, but they are preparing in faith and prayer. * They prepared in unity. Prayer is one of the foundations where the Holy Spirit will mov...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Ascension of Jesus & The Selection of Matthias | Acts 1:9-26

July 28, 2021 02:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Ascension of Jesus & The Selection of Matthias | Acts 1:9-26 Pastor Shine Thomas will talk to us about the ascension of Jesus and the selection of the 12th apostle (Matthias). Important points to keep in mind: Jesus asked his disciples to wait to receive the Holy Spirit so that they would be able to be effective witness to the ends of the earth. After which He was taken up before the disciples into the sky. 7 Important facts about Jesus: 1. Jesus came into this world as God in Flesh. He...

A Study On The Book of Acts: Power & Witness | Acts 1:8

July 21, 2021 02:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode we will be looking at Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. ~ Acts 1:8   Pastor Shine Thomas will help us look at 3 aspects of this verse: Ends of the Earth, Witness, & Power Important points to keep in mind: Acts 1:8 is a key verse to unlock the book of Acts. The whole book is connected to this verse. Acts 1-7 - Witness in Jerusalem  ...

A Study On The Book of Acts: The Promise Of Pentecost | Acts 1:4-8

July 14, 2021 02:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode Pastor Shine Thomas will be taking us through Acts 1:4-8. It is in this passage that Jesus gives the promise of Pentecost.  Important points to keep in mind: Pentecost is a major theme in Acts 1-2. "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." ~ Acts 1...

A Study On The Book of Acts: The Unfinished Work Of Christ | Acts 1:1-3

July 07, 2021 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode Pastor Shine Thomas takes us through Acts 1:1-3.  Important points to keep in mind: The author of this book is Luke the physician. The former book of Luke is the Gospel of Luke. Luke's Gospel describes the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus inaugurated and did the work of the Kingdom of God. What can we understand from Acts 1:1-3? * Jesus began the work of the Kingdom of God Luke 10:9 "Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’"...

A Study On The Book of Acts: An Introduction

June 30, 2021 02:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode Pastor Shine Thomas will be taking us through an introduction to the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts would help us look at how the early Christian church responded to the persecution and challenges that they were facing.  Important points to keep in mind: Authorship: Luke the physician. Written around: AD 80-90. Written to: Theophilus. Purpose: Acts 1:1-2 "In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up ...