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Living with the Power of Resurrection II
April 16, 2024 13:09 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBLuke 24:13-35 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem.14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast.18 One of them, named Cleopas, as...
Living with the Power of Resurrection
April 16, 2024 13:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJohn 20:19-23 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you ...
He Has Risen
April 02, 2024 13:22 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJohn 20 The Empty Tomb Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” 3 So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb.4 Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first...
Palm Sunday: Preparation
April 02, 2024 13:18 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBMark 11:1-11. 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’ ” 4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As t...
Lent: Perseverance
March 18, 2024 15:58 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. Romans 5:3-5 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.5 And hope does not...
Lent: Purification Through Repentance
March 18, 2024 15:54 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBPsalm 51 Psalm 51:1-19 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. 5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6 Yet you de...
Victory in Christ
March 05, 2024 15:03 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRomans 8:31-39 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for u...
God's Love
February 20, 2024 18:19 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBI John 4:8-11 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. The Attributes of God's Love 1. His love is holy 2. His love is faithful and true ...
What is Love?
February 20, 2024 18:14 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBI John 4:8-11 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. What is Love? The Truth of Love The Way of Love The Life of Love
First Things First
February 05, 2024 20:35 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJoshua 5:1-12 Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until they[a] had crossed over, their hearts melted in fear and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites again.”3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelites at Gibea...
Be Strong & Courageous: New Chapter, New Heart, New Attitude
January 31, 2024 13:43 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBJoshua 1:7-18 7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God...
Staying Strong & Courageous
January 31, 2024 13:40 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJoshua 1:7-9 7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God ...
Be Strong & Courageous
January 31, 2024 04:55 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJoshua 1:1-9 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites.3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea i...
Strong & Courageous 2024
January 09, 2024 15:06 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBJoshua 1:1-9 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites.3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea i...
Repent!
January 09, 2024 15:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBMatthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” James 4:7-9 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” Finishing 2023: Repentance D...
Jesus Messiah
December 29, 2023 15:47 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIsaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Christmas: Celebrating Jesus Isaiah's Messianic prophecies Four Titles of Jesus 1. Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor 2. Jesus is the Mighty God 3. Jesus is the Everlasting Father 4. Jesus is the Prince of Peace Our Response
Finish Strong!
December 29, 2023 15:35 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBEphesians 5:15-20 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in ...
Facts About Obedience
December 11, 2023 18:52 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn 14:15-24 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.20 On that day you ...
Obedience in the Word
December 11, 2023 18:44 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJames 1:19-25 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry,20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it sa...
Obedience 101
December 11, 2023 18:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJohn 14:15-18 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Obedience in the Last Days Matthew 24:10-12 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and ...
Thanksgiving 101
November 21, 2023 16:19 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever Thanksgiving 1. Thanksgiving is an act of our faith. 2. Thanksgiving is our reality 3. Thanksgiving is our lifestyle
Daily Faithfulness
November 21, 2023 15:50 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPsalm 100 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Lamentation 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Habakkuk 2:4 …but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness Principle of Faithfulness Luke 16:10 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in...
Staying Faithful
October 30, 2023 16:52 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPsalm 100 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Lamentation 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Habakkuk 2:4 …but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness The Last Days - Faithfulness Required How can we stay faithful until the end? 1. We must increase our faith. 2. We m...
Faithfulness in the Last Days
October 30, 2023 16:40 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBPsalm 100 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Lamentation 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Habakkuk 2:4 …but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness The Last Days - Faithfulness Required What is Faithfulness? God's Faithfulness Our Faithfulness Commitment to Faith Maturi...
Discernment: Who Are You To Judge?
October 17, 2023 01:21 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBMatthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will se...
Discerning False Prophets
October 10, 2023 02:26 - 51 minutes - 47 MBMatthew 24:3-5, 36-39 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. 2 Corinthians 11:1-20 I hope you will put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, please put up with me!2 I am jealous for you with...
Discerning False Doctrine
October 10, 2023 02:24 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBMatthew 24:3-5, 36-39 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. I Timothy 4:2-4 “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and ...
Three Lesson From Noah
October 10, 2023 02:20 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith, he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith. Matthew 24:3-5, 36-39 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Te...
Faith Like Noah
September 21, 2023 16:43 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith, he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith. The Last Days - The Days of Noah Noah's Faith 1. Faith responds in obedience 2. Faith rebukes ungodli...
Our Calling: Preachers of Righteousness
September 21, 2023 16:39 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBI Peter 2: 2-5 2 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction ...
The Days of Noah
August 29, 2023 02:58 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMatthew 24:36-42 36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark;39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.40...
The Story of Noah
August 29, 2023 02:55 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBGenesis 6:11 - 7:1-5, 22-24 9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God.10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence.12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.13 So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence be...
Tuloy: Continuing in His Promise
August 21, 2023 22:07 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHebrews 6:10-12 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Kingdom Partnership 1. Remember who you are (Identity) 2. Recognize what is going on (Time) 3....
Living in His Freedom Part II
July 25, 2023 22:48 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBJohn 8:31 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" 34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son se...
Living in His Freedom
July 18, 2023 15:44 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJohn 8:31-36 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants[b] and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" 34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the ...
Are You Free?
July 18, 2023 15:28 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBJohn 8:31- 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants[b] and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the So...
Summer 2023: Kingdom Partnership
July 09, 2023 14:11 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBJohn 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Summer 2023 - Growing deeper, wider, and higher Personal Relationship vs. Kingdom Partnership Our Participation in Kingdom Partnership 1. Praying for the gospel ministry 2. Producing the disciples of Christ Our Attitudes Toward Kingdom Partnership 1. ...
Summer 2023: Becoming World-Class Christians
July 09, 2023 13:35 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBMark 16:15 15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. (NIV) Psalm 67:1-2 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us 2 that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. (NIV) Summer 2023 - Going deeper, wider, and higher Worldly Christians vs. World-Class Christians Becoming World-Class Christians 1) From self-centeredness to community-centeredness 2) From local to global ...
Summer 2023: Going Higher
June 19, 2023 13:25 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIsaiah 40:3, 28-31 3 : A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God." 28: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who...
Summer 2023: Going Wider
June 19, 2023 13:02 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBMatthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 9:37-38 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” John 20:21 “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Fat...
Summer 2023: Going Deeper
June 09, 2023 14:05 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBHebrews 6:12 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Summer 2023: Maximum Maturity a. Urgency b. Commitment c. Sacrifice d. Accountability Path of Going Deeper a. Intensive Bible Study b. Intimate Prayer c. Intentional Lifestyle The Reward of Going Deeper a. Inexhaustible Treasure b. Infinite Power c. Incomprehensi...
Church Family: My church, Your church, Our church
June 09, 2023 13:55 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMatthew 16:18 …and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Colossians 3:15, 17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful… 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. May: "Focus on the Family" Month Church Family Family Vision Family Benefit Family Responsib...
Blessing Our Family
May 24, 2023 13:09 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBProverbs 12:7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. (Proverbs 12:7, NLT) 1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 5:8Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. May: "Focus on the Family" Month What is Family? How can we bless o...
Godly Family Relationships
May 17, 2023 03:58 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBEphesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. May: "Focus on the Family" Month Dynamics of Family Relationships To Children To Parents Reality Check
Raising Godly Families
May 08, 2023 19:20 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBProverbs 12:7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. (Proverbs 12:7, NLT) I Tim 5:8 5:8Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. May: "Focus on the Family" Month What is Family? Definition of Family Purpose of Family Direction of Family Operation of Family Prayer of Family
Living in the Power of Resurrection
May 05, 2023 02:27 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBI Corinthians 15:55-58 55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” “The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 3:10-11 10I want to know Christ and the power of his resu...
The Power of Resurrection
April 26, 2023 17:26 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBI Corinthians 15:55-58 55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” “The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 3:10-11 10I want to know Christ and the power of his resu...
Easter Experience
April 17, 2023 23:19 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBI Corinthians 15:55-58 55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” “The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 3:10-11 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his res...
When the Risen Lord Comes
April 12, 2023 14:04 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBMatthew 28:1-10 28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that y...
Temple Cleansing
April 04, 2023 15:53 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBMark 11:15-19 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” 18 The chief priests and the teacher...