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Let’s Find Out Together

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Daily Devotionals for your work week that generally follow along the teachings on Sunday morning at New Hope Church in Greenwood, IN. Dive into God’s Word with us and Let’s Find Out Together how to LIVE, LOVE, and GO just like Jesus. Hosted by Randy Spacht.

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July 12, 2021 - Way is being a Christian so hard?

July 12, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

July 12, 2021 - Way is being a Christian so hard? Today we finish the meta-command to “BE SAVED,” by looking at the two commands to “come to me,” and to “take my yoke.” When you finish watching the video, ask yourself, “I my yoke easy?”

July 9, 2021 - Why does it seem there are so few Christians?

July 09, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

July 9, 2021 - Why does it seem there are so few Christians? Jesus actually told us that few would chose to follow him. Why is that? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.  When you’ve finished the video, ask yourself, “Am I taking the road less traveled?”

July 8, 2021 - What does it mean to believe?

July 08, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

July 8, 2021 - What does it mean to believe? Jesus tells us to believe him and to believe in him.  What’s the difference there?  Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.  When you’re done watching the devotional, ask yourself, “What do I fear?  How can faith help me conquer that fear?”

July 7, 2021 - What does it mean to repent?

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

July 7, 2021 - What does it mean to repent? Jesus’ message was “Repent and believe in the gospel.”  What does it mean to repent? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.  When you’re done watching the video, ask yourself, “What do I need to leave?”

July 6, 2021 - How can I follow Jesus?

July 06, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

July 6, 2021 - How can I follow Jesus? Jesus tells us to follow him, but what does that really mean?  Let’s find out together.  When you’re done watching the video, ask yourself, “how do I follow Jesus on a daily basis?”

July 5, 2021 - What did Jesus tell us to do?

July 05, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

July 5, 2021 - What did Jesus tell us to do? Matthew 28:18-20 tells us that to make disciples, we need to tell them to “obey everything Jesus commanded.”  So just what is that?  What is everything Jesus commanded us to do? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. When you’re done watching the devotional, ask yourself, “Am I prepared to obey everything Jesus commanded?”

July 2, 2021 - What might happen if I become a citizen of God’s kingdom?

July 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

July 2, 2021 - What might happen if I become a citizen of God’s kingdom? What might happen if I become a citizen of God’s kingdom? Let’s talk together about why millennials are leaving the church, and how being a true citizen might make a difference.  When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “How can I be a true citizen of God’s kingdom today?”

July 1, 2021 - Why can it be hard to be a citizen of God’s kingdom?

July 01, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

July 1, 2021 - Why can it be hard to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? Why is it hard sometimes to be a citizen of God’s kingdom?  Let’s discuss that together.  When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “How do I view my culture?  Is Christ transforming MY culture?”

June 30, 2021 - What are the duties if a citizen?

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

June 30, 2021 - What are the duties if a citizen? What are the duties of a citizen?  Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ commandments in the gospels.  When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “What do I need to start doing to be a better citizen of God’s kingdom?”

June 29, 2021 - What is a consumer?

June 29, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

June 29, 2021 - What is a consumer? What does it mean to be a consumer Christian?  Let’s find out together as we look at common signs of consumer Christianity. When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “Do I have aspects of consumer Christianity?”

June 28, 2021 - What is a citizen?

June 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MB

June 28, 2021 - What is a citizen? What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s kingdom?  Let’s find out together as we study several passages in the New Testament.  When you finish watching the video, ask yourself “am I a citizen of God’s kingdom?”

June 25, 2021 - What might happen if I’m generous?

June 25, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

June 25, 2021 - What might happen if I’m generous? Let’s find out together what might happen if I’m generous. Once you listen to the video, ask yourself “Which of the possible results appeals to me the most?”

June 24, 2021 - Why should I be generous?

June 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

June 24, 2021 - Why should I be generous? Let’s find out together why the Bible says we should be generous. Once you listen to the devotional, ask yourself, “Which of the many things God tells me I should give away is hardest for me to do?”

June 23, 2021 - What can we be generous with?

June 23, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

June 23, 2021 - What can we be generous with? The Bible tells us to be generous with many things. Let’s find out together what they are. When you’re finished, ask yourself, “What can I be generous with today?”

June 22, 2021 - What does the Bible say about generosity?

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

June 22, 2021 - What does the Bible say about generosity? Let’s find out together what the Bible says about God’s generosity and how it is supposed to affect us. When you have finished the video, ask yourself, “What can I do to help the poor around me that I can see? The poor I can’t see?”

June 21, 2021 - What does it mean to be generous?

June 21, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

June 21, 2021 - What does it mean to be generous? Let’s find out together what it means to be generous as we look at four different families of words in the Greek New Testament. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “Is my wealth a positive thing or a negative thing in my life?

June 18, 2021 - What might happen if we show hospitality?

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

June 18, 2021 - What might happen if we show hospitality? What might happen is we’re hospitable?  Let’s find out together as we study several different passages in scripture.  Then, make a plan to be hospitable.  “What will I do with ___________? Who will hold me accountable?”

June 17, 2021 - Why can hospitality be hard?

June 17, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

June 17, 2021 - Why can hospitality be hard? Showing hospitality to strangers can be difficult sometimes.  Let’s find out together what the Bible says about that difficulty and what to do about it.  Then ask yourself, “What can I do to show hospitality to ___________?”  Don’t be afraid to start slow.

June 16, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the New Testament?

June 16, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

June 16, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the New Testament? Let’s look at four different examples of hospitality in the New Testament.  They show us some important principles.  What are they?  Let’s find out together.  Then ask yourself, “Who can I show hospitality to?”

June 15, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the Old Testament?

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

June 15, 2021 - Where do we find hospitality in the Old Testament? The Old Testament gives us several important examples of hospitality.  Let’s study them together.  When you’re done listening to the devotional, ask yourself, “Where has God show me hospitality?”

June 14, 2021 - What does it mean to be hospitable?

June 14, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

June 14, 2021 - What does it mean to be hospitable? Hospitality can mean different things to different people.  What does the Bible mean when it tells us to be hospitable?  Let’s find out together as we study different passages in scripture.  When you finish, ask yourself, “When was the last time I offered hospitality to someone different from me?  What happened?”

June 11, 2021 - What might happen if we were united?

June 11, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

June 11, 2021 - What might happen if we were united?  Ephesians 4 If we were truly united as a church, what would be different? What might happen? After the video, as yourself, “How could unity help me to grow?”

June 10, 2021 - Why is unity so hard?

June 10, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

June 10, 2021 - Why is unity so hard?  Ephesians 2:11-16 What makes it so hard to be one with my Christian brothers and sisters? Let’s find out together as we study Ephesians 2. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What one thing can I do today to bring unity into my own sphere of influence?”

June 9, 2021 - Were there divisions in the early church?

June 09, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

June 9, 2021 - Were there divisions in the early church? Let’s find out together about four different ways the early church divided itself and discriminated against certain members. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us in the church today? What can I do about it?”

June 8, 2021 - Did discrimination exist in Jesus’ time?

June 08, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

June 8, 2021 - Did discrimination exist in Jesus’ time? Why did the Jews hate gentiles in the first century? And how did the Greeks feel about the Jews? Let’s find out together as we review first century history and social attitudes. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us today as a society?”

June 7, 2021 - What does it mean to be united?

June 07, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MB

June 7, 2021 - What does it mean to be united? What does the New Testament mean when it says we are to be united? Let’s find out together as we study the different words the New Testament uses that are translated “united.” When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I just attend church, or am I united to His body?”

June 4, 2021 - Who are we?

June 04, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

June 4, 2021 - Who are we? Let’s review the second half of the book of Mark together, asking, “Who are we? If we want to be a disciple, what should we do?” Then spend some time considering what you need to do differently to be a good disciple of Jesus.

June 3, 2021 - Who was Jesus?

June 03, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MB

June 3, 2021 - Who was Jesus? Let’s review the first half of the book of Mark together asking “Who does Mark say Jesus was?” Then spend some time considering who you believe Jesus was.

June 2, 2021 - Should we give people a second chance?

June 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MB

June 2, 2021 - Should we give people a second chance? Mark 14:66-72 What happened after Peter denied Jesus three times? Did Jesus give him a second chance? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:66-72. Then ask yourself: Do I need to give someone a second chance?

June 1, 2021 - What was the charge against Jesus?

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

June 1, 2021 - What was the charge against Jesus? Mark 14:60-65 What charge did the High Priest eventually bring against Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:60-65. Then spend some time thinking about Jesus as both Son of God and as Messiah. What does that mean to you?

May 31, 2021 - What did they accuse Jesus of?

May 31, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

May 31, 2021 - What did they accuse Jesus of? Mark 14:53-59 The Jewish religious leaders decided that Jesus should die. Then they looked for charges that would merit death. What did they accuse Jesus of? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:53-59. Then ask yourself: Do I “accuse” Jesus of doing things he didn’t do?

May 28, 3031 - Who was the young man who fled naked from Gethsemane?

May 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

May 28, 3031 - Who was the young man who fled naked from Gethsemane? Mark 14:43-52 Mark tells a strange story of a young man who fled naked when Jesus was arrested.  Who was that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:43-52.

May 27, 3021 - What do you do when you feel alone?

May 27, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

May 27, 3021 - What do you do when you feel alone? Mark 14:32-41 What did Jesus do when he knew his disciples would desert him?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:32-41.  Then ask yourself: What do I do when I feel alone?

May 26, 2021 - What does it cost to follow Jesus?

May 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB

May 26, 2021 - What does it cost to follow Jesus? Mark 14:27-31 Jesus predicted the disciples’ desertion and Peter’s denial of Jesus. Why did they do that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:27-31.  Then ask yourself: What does it cost me to follow Jesus?

May 25, 2021 - Why does the Bible have two parts?

May 25, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

May 25, 2021 - Why does the Bible have two parts? Mark 14:22-26 What is a testament and why do we have an old one and a new one in our Bibles? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:22-26.  Then ask yourself: Do I “know” the Old Testament?

May 24, 2021 - Who are the spiritually blind?

May 24, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

May 24, 2021 - Who are the spiritually blind? Jesus talks about blindness quite a bit.  Why?  Let’s find out together as we study the gospels.  Then ask yourself” Is there some aspect of my own life that I make up my own law?

May 21, 2021 - Did Jesus know what Judas was going to do?

May 21, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MB

May 21, 2021 - Did Jesus know what Judas was going to do? Mark 14:17-21 Did Jesus know Judas was going to betray him?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:17-21.  Then ask yourself: Do I love those who dishonor and reject me?

May 20, 2021- Why did Jesus eat the Last Supper?

May 20, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MB

May 20, 2021- Why did Jesus eat the Last Supper? Mark 14:12-16 Jesus and his disciples ate one last meal together that we still commemorate.  What was that all about?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:12-16.  Then ask yourself What symbols are important to me to worship God?  Why?

May 19, 2021 - Bonus Episode - Let’s dig a bit deeper into the Antichrist and the Beasts of Revelation

May 19, 2021 16:06 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

May 19, 2021 - Bonus Episode Let’s dig a bit deeper into the Antichrist and the Beasts of Revelation

May 19, 2021 - Why did Judas betray Jesus?

May 19, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

May 19, 2021 - Why did Judas betray Jesus? Mark 14:10-11 What was Judas doing when he betrayed Jesus?  If the religious leaders were going to arrest Jesus anyway, what did Judas have to offer them?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:10-11.  Then ask yourself: Do I want God to answer my on my own timetable?

May 18. 2021- Why was Jesus anointed?

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

May 18. 2021- Why was Jesus anointed? Mark 14:3-9 The gospels tell us Jesus was anointed at different times during his ministry. Was that a normal thing or was that something different?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:3-9.  Then ask yourself: How can I “anoint” Jesus today?

May 17, 2021 - What does it mean to serve?

May 17, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

May 17, 2021 - What does it mean to serve? We’re supposed to serve each other, but what does that really mean?  Let’s find out together as we study passages from the Old and New Testaments.  Then, ask yourself: Who can I serve today?

May 14, 2021 – How do I prepare for the end of the world?

May 14, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

May 14, 2021 – How do I prepare for the end of the world? Mark 13:34-37 Jesus tells a story so simple, it doesn’t even appear to have a point.  Why does he do that? Did it have a point?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:34-37.  Then spend some time thinking about what it means to you that Jesus is coming.

May 13, 2021 – And then the end comes.

May 13, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

May 13, 2021 – And then the end comes. Jesus was one of the first to say “the end is near.” But he had a purpose in saying that.  What was that purpose?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:28-33.  Then ask yourself: How do I view the end of the world?  

May 12, 2021 – The Great Gathering

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

May 12, 2021 – The Great Gathering Mark 13:24-27 Jesus plugs into the Old Testament understanding of the destruction of the Day of the Lord a note of hope and redemption.  How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:24-27.  Then ask yourself: What is it that makes me want to scurry away from Jesus?

May 11, 2021 – How will we recognize the anti-Christ?

May 11, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

May 11, 2021 – How will we recognize the anti-Christ? Mark 13:21-23 How can we know when a good guy is really a bad guy? If the antichrist is a deceiver, how can we keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:21-23 and other passages.  Then ask yourself: What else can I do to keep deepening my understanding of what is true?

May 10, 2021 – What is Kingdom Work?

May 10, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB

May 10, 2021 – What is Kingdom Work? What is “kingdom work?”  What does God want us to be doing? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in Mark, Luke and Paul.  Then ask yourself: What “kingdom work” can I be involved in today?

May 7, 2021 - What should we do when the Day of the Lord comes?

May 07, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB

May 7, 2021 - What should we do when the Day of the Lord comes? Jesus told the disciples what to do when the Day of the Lord comes.  What is it?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8.  Then ask yourself: How has God shown His control over my life?

May 6, 2021 - Will we be persecuted?

May 06, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB

May 6, 2021 - Will we be persecuted? I read the “Left Behind“ series that told me that Christians don’t go through the persecution.  Why did Jesus say we would?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:9-13. Then ask yourself:   Am I prepared to speak about Jesus even when it’s not popular?

May 5, 2021 - When will the world end?

May 05, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

May 5, 2021 - When will the world end? The disciples wanted to know when the world would end.  Can we know that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8.  Then ask yourself: Am I prepared for Jesus to come?