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God's Word for Life

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As a companion to our Word Aflame Adult Level Curriculum, this podcast serves to encourage adult disciples to think deeply about God’s Word, further develop their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and make a greater commitment to the purpose and plan of God for their lives.

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Looking for the Overlooked

June 13, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

One day, some excited parents brought their even more excited children to hear the words of this wonder worker named Jesus. But Jesus' dream team disciples shooed them away because Jesus didn't have time for children who had no value to Him. They could not have been more wrong. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Mark 10 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2022, entitled, "Lookin...

Handwriting on the Heart

June 06, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Over seven hundred years before God poured out His Spirit, He promised His outpouring through the prophet Jeremiah. And He kept His promise. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Jeremiah 31 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2022, entitled, "Handwriting on the Heart" (June 5, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us a...

The Power of the Holy Ghost

May 30, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This had never happened before. Nobody had been filled with the precious gift of the Holy Spirit, but on that Day, they were filled with the Spirit, fulfilling prophecies from centuries earlier. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Ephesians 5 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "The Power of the Holy Ghost" (May 29, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecost...

Born of Water

May 23, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Bill Drost was about to tread into the dangerous terrible of the even more dangerous El Terrible. But he and one of El Terrible's former enforcers were willing to risk it all to preach the gospel to anyone hungry to hear the Word of God in Colombia, South America. Bill shared with them the same message Jesus shared in the Gospel of John. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 3 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode co...

The Call to Repentance

May 16, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Bill Drost continued preaching the gospel to the people hungry to hear the Word of God in Colombia, South America. And Bill shared with them the same message Peter shared in the Book of Acts. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Mark 2 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "The Call to Repentance" (May 15, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing...

Dead or Alive

May 09, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Thanks to Adam's sin, we are sentenced to separation from God. But thanks to Jesus Christ, we can choose to come to Jesus in faith and be reconciled to God again. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Romans 5 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Dead or Alive" (May 8, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Vis...

Beauty from the Broken

May 02, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

After watching Joseph betrayed, sold, enslaved, lied on, imprisoned, and forgotten, we finally see Joseph promoted. This promotion set Joseph on a crash course with his betraying brothers. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 45 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Beauty from the Broken" (May 1, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing...

God Knows the Way

April 25, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

We come close to the end of Joseph's roller coaster story as God promotes Joseph from the prison to the palace. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 41 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "God Knows the Way" (April 24, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com To...

The Promise of Resurrection

April 18, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

The empty tomb in Jerusalem gives everyone everywhere hope every day. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 2 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "The Promise of Resurrection" (April 17, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com To order resources of the full color, ...

The Lord Is With You

April 11, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Things have gone from bad to worse for our coat-of-many-colors-clad friend. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 39 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "The Lord Is With You" (April 10, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com To order resources of the full colo...

Believing Without Understanding

April 04, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

When you mix Jacob's toxic favoritism with Joesph's brothers' toxic hatred, it made a deadly cocktail that nearly cost Joseph his life. However, what his brothers meant for evil God used for good. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 37 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 4 of God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Beliving Without Understanding" (April 3, 2022). This episode is produced...

Seek to Hide

March 28, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

David was on the run for so long. Each hiding place David found Saul found. David didn't feel safe anywhere except one place—in the presence of the Lord. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 27 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 4 of God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Seek to Hide" (March 27, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry...

Greatly to Be Praised

March 21, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

It's not always natural to praise and worship, especially when we find ourselves in the valley, a cave, or a doctor's office. But God is worthy at all times. Simply stated, He is great and greatly to be praised. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 100 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 3 of God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Greatly to Be Praised" (March 20, 2022). This episode is pr...

Refuge in the Secret Place

March 14, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

There is a safe place found in the presence of God. If we will make His presence our home, we will find rest, refuge, and protection in the presence of God. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 91 to hear more. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 2 of God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Refuge in the Secret Place" (March 13, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted...

Living Out God's Word

March 07, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

There is a safe place found within the Word of God. We read and hide God's Word in our hearts to find that safe place. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 119 to hear more. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 1 of God's Word for Life, Spring 2022, entitled, "Living Out God's Word" (March 6, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpu...

Following the Teachings of Jesus

February 28, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In Jesus' renowned Sermon on the Mount, He gave us a beautiful balance to help us much more than just religious rules. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 6 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 13 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Following the Teachings of Jesus" (February 27, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit ...

Choosing to Be a Disciple

February 21, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Jesus handpicked a dozen disciples to follow Him. One of the first He called was just a fisherman trying to make a living, but Jesus called Him to make a difference in the lives of others. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 6 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 12 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Choosing to Be a Disciple" (February 20, 2022). This episode is produced by the...

Not Stopped by Rejection

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Jesus just came home to His hometown of Nazareth and stirred up quite a stir. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 4 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 11 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Not Stopped by Rejection" (February 13, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com To order res...

Propelled into Purpose

February 07, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness. Moses spent forty years in the wilderness. We rarely like or understand the wilderness, but God has a plan, even for the wilderness. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 4 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 10 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Propelled into Purpose" (February 6, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publi...

Holding Onto God's Promises

January 31, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Jacob was all alone, profoundly alone. Suddenly he found himself in a wrestling match for his life. But his opponent was not just a man; he was an angel of the Lord, possibly even the Lord Himself. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 32 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 9 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Holding Onto God's Promises" (January 30, 2022). This episode is pr...

Cherish God's Blessings

January 24, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Jacob and Esau fought like twin brothers because they were twin brothers. Jacob tricked his brother into giving everything away. Then as their dad was dying, Jacob tricked his dying dad. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 25 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 8 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Cherish God's Blessings" (January 23, 2022). This episode is produced by the P...

God Wants Our All

January 17, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Abraham had it all. He had a wife who adored him and a son who admired him. But one day, God spoke to Abraham and asked him to give up his son Isaac. Why would God ask that? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 22 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 7 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "God Wants Our All" (January 16, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishi...

Receiving the Promise

January 10, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Is anything too hard for the Lord? That was the question God asked Abraham when he started to wonder if God would keep His promises. Maybe you've wondered, too. If so, pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 12 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 6 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Receiving the Promise" (January 9, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing ...

He Who Sits on the Throne

January 03, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Hundreds throughout history have battled and deceived for the right to sit on an earthly throne. The God we serve has no contender for the throne of Heaven for He alone sits on the throne. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Revelation 22 to hear more. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 5 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "He Who Sits on the Throne" (January 2, 2022). This episode is produced by the ...

I AM

December 27, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

So many misunderstood Jesus. Several worshipped so many gods they were incensed at the idea that there was only one God. Others were flabbergasted when Jesus claimed to be the I AM who met with Moses. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 8 to hear more. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 4 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "I AM" (December 26, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Pu...

Rejoicing with Great Joy

December 20, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

It must have been some sight to see and hear the angels on that starry night in Bethlehem. It must have been some sight to see when the wise men saw and followed the star to lead them to the King of the Jews. Outcasts like shepherds and the in crown like the wise men were both welcome to worship. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 2 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 3 of God's Word for Life, ...

The Privilege of Relationship with God

December 13, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Israel had a wonderful privilege to have a close relationship with God, but as we will soon see, they did not respond to that relationship with great faith. But we have an even greater privilege. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Exodus 19 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 2 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "The Privilege of Relationship with God" (December 12, 2021). This epis...

Commissioned by God

December 06, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

God uniquely trained Moses for a unique call that would lead him into a unique ministry. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 3 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 1 of God's Word for Life, Winter 2021-2022, entitled, "Commissioned by God" (December 5, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com To or...

Created to Worship

November 29, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

All nature lifts its voice to glorify God. David the psalmist closed out the Book of Psalms calling everything that has breath to praise the Lord. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 150 to hear how. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 13 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Created to Worship" (November 28, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit ...

A Clean Heart

November 22, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Some stories are too tragic to tell, but the lessons we would learn are too tragic not to tell. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 23 to hear all about our Shepherd. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 12 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "A Clean Heart" (November 21, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.com T...

Our Shepherd

November 15, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

These six short yet sure verses have held the unsure hands of many going through the trial of their life. It is one of the most beautiful psalms in all Scripture: the Shepherd's psalm. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 23 to hear all about our Shepherd. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 11 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Our Shepherd" (November 14, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal ...

Walking in Righteousness

November 08, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Blessed. What a loaded word. It's found in the first verse of the first chapter of the first psalm. What did the psalmist mean by blessed? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Psalm 1 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 10 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Walking in Righteousness" (November 7, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit...

A Part of God's Plan

November 01, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

John the Baptist wore camel hair and lunched on locusts, but he preached a marvelous message. His message highlighted the darkness of our sin and the beauty and brightness of God's grace. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 3 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 9 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "A Part of God's Plan" (October 31, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publis...

It Will Come to Pass

October 25, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Simeon and Anna. Two faithful people, faithfully waiting on God to perform what He promised. God kept His promise, they saw the Messiah, and they told the world. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 2 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 8 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "It Will Come to Pass" (October 24, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted b...

For His Purpose

October 18, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Enter an angel and a terrified teenage girl. When Gabriel told Mary God had favored her, she had a choice. Say yes or run away. Thankfully, for her and for us, she chose to say yes. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 1 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 7 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "For His Purpose" (October 17, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House ...

What God Says Is True

October 11, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Some just shrug their shoulders and say, "That's just the way it is." But the story of John the Baptist's birth is just one of thousands of testimonies that our God doesn't just accept things the way they are; He changes them. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Luke 1 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 6 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "What God Says Is True" (October 10, 2021). This episode ...

Worshiping the One True God

October 04, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

The Tower of Babel follows just a few short chapters after the story of Noah and his ginormous boat. How did the world go so wrong so fast? Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Genesis 11 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 5 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Worshiping the One True God" (October 3, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Vis...

Obedience to God's Word

September 27, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Noah is one of the most iconic stories in the Bible and in the world. God showed Noah grace, and Noah showed God his obedience. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Genesis 6 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 4 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Obedience to God's Word" (September 26, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.p...

Offering Our Best

September 20, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Is correction kindness or hate speech? When God corrected Cain, was God being kind or hateful? Should He have just let it go? Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Genesis 4 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 3 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Offering Our Best" (September 19, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecost...

God's Redemptive Plan

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

If only. If only they had not hung out around that one forbidden tree, but they did. And now we pay the price for their sin. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Genesis 3 to hear the story. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 2 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "God's Redemptive Plan" (September 12, 2021) written by Terry Baughman. This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Har...

Purpose in Creation

September 06, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Have you asked these questions: where did we come from? How did we get here? Why are we here? Most of us have wrestled with questions about the beginning. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Genesis 2 to hear what Scripture and science have to say. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 1 of The Living Word, Fall 2021, entitled, "Purpose in Creation" (September 5, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing...

The Prophet and Prophecy

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

What is a prophet and how do they prophesy? Does every prophet speak for God? In this episode, our host LJ Harry shares a lesson from Dan Segraves called "The Prophet and Prophecy" to answer those questions and more. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy to learn and live out God's Word for life. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 13 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "The Prophet a...

The Avenger

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Have you ever wanted God to avenge you quicker than He does? Jonah did. Nahum did.  Today's episode answers why God does not always avenge us as quickly as we would like, and Nahum shows us God's will for us in the waiting. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to the tiny book of Nahum, and enjoy this episode to get insight. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 12 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "The Avenger" (Augus...

Episode 69 - Rejoicing in Difficult Times

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Have you ever asked God why bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? So did Habakkuk. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to this little, powerful book, and enjoy this episode to get an answer to one of life's most unanswerable questions. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 11 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "Rejoicing in Difficult Times" (August 15, 2021). This episode is produced by...

Episode 68 - The God of Our Salvation

August 09, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

What does God expect from us? We learn that from Micah 6. What may we expect from God? We learn that from Micah 7. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Micah 6, and enjoy this episode to get a closer look at the God of our salvation. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 10 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "The God of Our Salvation" (August 8, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and ...

Episode 67 - Life and Hope

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

This episode looks at Joel 2:23-32. Joel prophesied of coming judgment because of their sin but also of coming promise because of God's mercy. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Joel 2, and enjoy this episode to hear this story of God's amazing grace. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 9 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "Elevated to Influence" (August 1, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publi...

Episode 66 - Elevated to Influence

July 26, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

This episode looks at Esther 9:1-5, 13-17. Haman had issued his diabolical decree to destroy every Jew in Persia, but God had a plan. That decree could not be reversed, but it could b countered. And that is exactly how God won that battle. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Esther 9, and enjoy this episode to find out how God elevated Mordecai when he humbled himself. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 8 of The Living ...

Episode 65 - For Such a Time as This

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This episode looks at Esther 4:13-17. Although the name of God is not seen in the ten chapters of Esther, His providence and presence are seen everywhere. Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Esther 4, and enjoy this episode to find out how Esther remained faithful when it could have cost her life. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 7 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "For Such a Time as This" (July 18, 2021). Th...

Episode 64 - Faithful at All Times

July 12, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

This episode looks at Daniel 6:7-16. How could a Hebrew POW still cling to his faith when facing a den of hungry lions? Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Daniel 6, and enjoy this episode to find out how they could stand and how we can stand in faith. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 6 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "Faithful at All Times" (July 11, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publi...

Episode 63 - Standing in Faith

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This episode looks at Daniel 3:14-25. How do three Hebrew POWs stand while everyone else bows? Pick up your Bible or phone, turn to Daniel 3, and enjoy this episode to find out how they could stand and how we can stand in faith.  For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 5 of The Living Word, Summer 2021, entitled, "Standing in Faith" (July 4, 2021). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by L...