Unfolding Words
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsUnfolding Words is a weekly Bible Study-focused podcast. You will hear biblical truth taught in context and with the text's background in mind to gain a fuller understanding--all in 30 minutes or less. This unfolding helps you to see just how beautiful the Bible is. The result: light for your Christian walk and life for your soul. The podcast name is based on Psalm 119:130: "The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple." | New episodes every Monday.
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023: When Your Worship and God's Willingness Meet
October 22, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBAs soon as Jesus came down from delivering the Sermon on the Mount, He encounter a leper. In the Sermon on the Mount (chs. 5–7), Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven; now He begins to demonstrate it through powerful deeds. In the Old Testament, God was not to be touched or handled—think of the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, which represented His presence. Leviticus was all about being clean to even be in His presence. But in he New Testament. Jesus goes out into the world touchin...
022: Why You'll Never Succeed at Holiness...On Your Own
October 15, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBWhile reading through the book of Leviticus, what struck me is that the Israelites had to always be aware of their state of purity or impurity. Anything could turn their otherwise clean state into an unclean one, like touching a dead animal, giving birth, or something as simple as a skin rash. It was always Israel’s responsibility to ensure that they returned back to a state where they could approach God. In Leviticus 10:10-11, God says to Aaron, “You are to distinguish between the holy an...
021: Circumstances Don't Define Your Identity
October 08, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBIt’s easy to let circumstances dictate your identity and direction. Like Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul and son of Jonathan, we are all sinners have been wounded, crippled, because of the fall of Adam and Eve in Garden of Eden. Like Mephibosheth, you are crippled—it may be a crippled heart, while he had crippled legs. Maybe your lameness comes in the form of a sin that trips you up, worry, anxiety, a failed relationship, trouble with finances, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and t...
020: Is Your God Too Safe?
October 01, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.13 MBGod promised the children of Israel a land flowing with milk and honey as they wandered in the wilderness for decades. And just as they were on the cusp of crossing over into it, a group rose up and asked to stay in nearby cities east of the Jordan because the land was beneficial for their flocks. Instead of moving into their Promised Land, they opted for ease and peace in the border land. What they saw was enough for them rather than the unknown goodness that God had assured. In this episod...
019: Moved With Compassion: Jesus Cares For You
September 24, 2018 07:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MB"He was moved with compassion." This is said of Christ Jesus several times in the New Testament. It is expressive of the deepest emotion; a yearning of the innermost nature with pity. Theologian Benjamin Warfield’s book is called “The Person and Work of Christ” There is a chapter in that book entitled, “The Emotional Life of Our Lord.” He tried to synthesize the biblical passages that spoke of the emotions of our Lord Jesus. He stated, “His whole life was a mission of mercy...His entire min...
018: The Sneaky Sin of Unbelief
September 17, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBLike the children of Israel, if you wander around in the wilderness for just a little bit, you're bound to run smack dab into your own unbelief. It's one thing to see that sneaky sin of unbelief slithering around someone else, but it's altogether different when you find its python-like grip around your faith like a noose. This episode is about how unbelief creeps up and keeps you from God’s good promises for your life. Mentioned on the Show: Lord I Believe by the Winans Help Me Believe by...
017: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Bible Study Time
September 10, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.31 MBThe Bible is a historical, factual book, but, above all else, it is a book about God and who He is. We can't possibly fathom all that God is, so we come in knowing that there will always be more to learn about the Bible and God....always. We will never exhaust its knowledge. Keep in mind that there are 11 categories of culture that need to be taken into consideration when reading the Bible. They are: political * religious * economic * legal * agricultural * architectural* clothing * domest...
016: A Proper View of Faith
September 03, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBFaith is not a personal power you possess to create your own future. Faith is not a tool given by God to create your own reality and change your world. It’s not a magic wand that you wave at your own will. God is sovereign. You are not. He’s in charge and He’s calling the shots. God gave you faith as a virtue to trust the future that He has promised. That future is clearly outlined in the Bible. When God gives faith, it is the assurance of things hoped for that He promises, not every little ...
015: Your Faith Makes All the Difference
August 27, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBThe Lord is able to reach down and rescue you from any sinking condition, but His mode of operation is that He usually sends human arms and hands and/or words and wisdom as a means of rescue. The prophet Jeremiah needed all four. They came from an unlikely source: Ebed-Melech an Ethiopian eunuch in the king’s house. Listen in to hear how your faith in God can be used to make great things happen for others—and yourself. Scriptures and Resources Psalm 40:1-2; Jeremiah 39:15-18; Hebrews 6:10;...
014: How's Your Spiritual Appetite?
August 20, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.32 MBGod designed us with an appetite to sustain life in our bodies. Appetite and hunger are sometimes used interchangeably, yet they are not the same thing. You can have an appetite without being hungry. We can apply this principle to our spiritual lives. When our appetites are filled with things that have nothing to do with God, then we end up with no hunger for God. When we nibble at what society offers, it changes our appetite. Is what you are indulging in filling you up with no appetite for ...
013: The Holy (and blessed!) Practice of Writing Scripture
August 13, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MBFor thousands of years God’s people wrote the Bible out by hand. In the Old Testament, scribes were revered for their knowledge of Scripture developed through copying the Scripture. Today, we don’t need to write out the Bible thanks to technology, but the blessings and benefits of this discipline are worth taking the time explore. Listen and learn why writing out the scriptures is a blessed discipline you should take part in. Scriptures and Resources Deuteronomy 17:18-20; New York man spen...
012: God's Table: A Divine Battle Strategy
August 06, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.23 MBWhen God prepares a table in the presence of your enemies, He is not only providing spiritual nourishment and fellowship, but He’s using the table as a strategic battle tool. God is known for unconventional means to win battles, so why not an unconventional means to celebrate battle victories? Psalm 23 is an example of a victory dinner in the valley. God can use something as simple as dining as a military tactic. God shows the enemy that He has already granted success right there in the vall...
011: Your Provision Is God's Priority
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBMark 6:30-44 where Jesus feeds the 5,000 is more than just a miracle to wow the crowds. It is instead a picture of how Jesus is a very personal good shepherd, who has compassion and aims to provide good things. As Jesus and the disciples seek to find a quiet spot to rest and regroup, the crowd followed Jesus and the disciples into a desolate place. It is there in that desolate place that Mark paints a picture of Jesus with a flock of sheep in need of a shepherd. These sheep (the crowd) had...
010: When You Don't Recognize Jesus
July 23, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.87 MBHow many times have we not recognized Jesus? We don't recognize His provision because it didn't come in the manner we thought it would. We don't recognize His Word because it came from a person that we least expected. Sometimes we are face-to-face with our Savior, but we just don't recognize Him. Scriptures and Resources Genesis 42:7-8; Luke 24:13-35 Say hi and continue the conversation on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podc...
009: Just Let Me Be a Woman
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBGod did not design women to be and do everything that men do. Our roles are distinct and glorious. When you seek to operate outside of that which you are designed, you are sending the message that God didn’t know what he was doing when he created you woman. This trend towards blurring gender identity is further proof of how low people think of God because they say, “How I define gender sets the standard and not God.” And frankly, that’s a dangerous place to be because what you do is exalt yo...
008: But Evil Is Winning God
July 09, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MBWhen evil seems to be winning, we have to remember three things about God: God will bring redemption of out the enemy’s evil plans. God not only saves Joash, but uses Jehoshabeath to redeem the role of women. We also see that Jehosheba and Jehoiada together are agents of redemption for marriage. Redemption is one of the most beautiful themes in the Bible. God creates something good but it’s subverted for evil – then comes in again and redeems it, giving it back the purpose and goodness it w...
007: GROW UP: Practice Your Patience
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBThis episode marks the final in the three part series titled Grow Up. Patience is defined as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Children paint an accurate picture of how patience is developed. Patience is a virtue rarely seen in young children—even less so in infants. Most children are impatient—throwing tantrums when they can’t have their way. As they get older, most kids understand how to wait and why you have to wait. But when ...
006: GROW UP: Watch Your Step
June 25, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBA mature believer’s life is marked by a consistent walk—not one that’s marked by fits and start. There should be consistency in your walk. Paul instructs us to "Let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ." (vs. 27, NKJV) In the Greek this phrase refers to giving equal weight. In other words our walk should be consistent with our talk. If we confess Jesus Christ as Lord, our walk should match our talk. There should be consistency in our home life and our spiritual life. There should b...
005: GROW UP: Knowledge of Good and Evil
June 18, 2018 07:00 - 19 minutes - 9.17 MBEpisode Summary: This is the first in a series titled Grow Up. Maturity in God has nothing to do with chronological years and everything to do with your knowledge of good and evil. God intended for us to grow into maturity under the guidance of His loving care. Listen and learn how you can continue (or jump-start) your growth in Jesus Christ. Scripture references: Genesis 2:15-17 (ESV); Genesis 1:28; 2 Samuel 14:17; Deuteronomy 1:39; 2 Sam. 19:27; Ephesians 4:13; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 104:1; ...
004: How Is the Joy of the Lord Your Strength?
June 11, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBThe Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength. But what does that really mean? Let's look at how this joy isn't cultivated in our hearts, but in God's heart towards us. Support the Show.
003: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MBLife sometimes backs you into a corner. But just because you are caught between a rock and a hard place doesn't mean you're stuck--not when God is on your side. Find out what you can do when you don't know what to do. Scriptures: Exodus 14:13-21; Genesis 31; 2 Chronicles 20:1-4; 15-17 Stand [Hebrew: yatsab Strong's #3320] Still [Hebrew: naca` Strong's #5265] Support the Show.
002: Who Is Most Blessed Among Women?
May 27, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MBThe Bible offers a clear picture of what it means to be "most blessed among women" and it may not be what you think. Judges 4:17-21, Luke 1:42, Genesis 3:15 Website: www.unfoldingwords Facebook: facebook.com/unfoldingwords Instagram: instagram.com/unfoldingwords Support the Show.
001: The Sweet Spot of Surrender
May 26, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBSurrender can be scary, but it's where God can do His best work. Betty Scott Stam: https://omf.org/us/the-martyrdom-of-john-and-betty-stam/ Website: www.unfoldingwords Facebook: facebook.com/unfoldingwords Instagram: @unfoldingwords Support the Show.
000: Introducing Unfolding Words the Podcast
May 25, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MBUnfolding Words is a weekly show dedicated to sharing biblical truth that offers light for your Christian walk and truth for your soul. Psalm 119:130. Website: www.unfoldingwords Facebook: facebook.com/unfoldingwords Instagram: @unfoldingwords Support the Show.
000: Introducing Unfolding Words the Podcast
May 25, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MBUnfolding Words is a weekly show dedicated to sharing biblical truth that offers light for your Christian walk and truth for your soul. Psalm 119:130. Website: www.unfoldingwords Facebook: facebook.com/unfoldingwords Instagram: @unfoldingwords Support the show (https://cash.app/$UnfoldingWords)