Beyond Sunday
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBeyond Sunday is a podcast where we dive into what our Church is up to, what's happening in society, go deeper into topics from Sunday mornings, and hear leadership talks from Pastor Greg Griffith. This is a podcast of King of Kings Church in Omaha, NE. Learn more at kingofkings.org.
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Q&A: Ryan Downs
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Ryan Downs. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Choose an Attitude of Gratitude
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks about choosing your attitude. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Women in Church Leadership (with Julie Eesley)
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Julie Eesley, Executive Director at King of Kings. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Q&A: Dave Reddel
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Dave Reddel. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
The Importance of Knowing Who You Are/Aren't
April 26, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg shares the importance of leaders knowing who they are and who they are not. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Vision, Strategy, and Implementation (with Julie Eesley)
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Julie Eesley, Executive Director at King of Kings. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Q&A: Mary Frerichs
April 05, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Mary Frerichs. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Final Episode: Rest in Peace • Day 45
April 03, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBHoly Saturday (Apr. 3) Rest in Peace Narrated by Gwynne Gonnerman When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear. John 19:33-34 Rest in peace, dear Jesus. Your agony and suffering are over now; it is the Sabbath. You have earned this day of rest. Soon will be the day of resurrection, of new life beyond the grave. All who have been healed by his wounds will have a similar experience. When the d...
Final Episode: Rest in Peace • Day 46
April 03, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBHoly Saturday (Apr. 3) Rest in Peace Narrated by Gwynne Gonnerman When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear. John 19:33-34 Rest in peace, dear Jesus. Your agony and suffering are over now; it is the Sabbath. You have earned this day of rest. Soon will be the day of resurrection, of new life beyond the grave. All who have been healed by his wounds will have a similar experience. When the d...
It Is Finished • Day 45
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBGood Friday (Apr. 2) It Is Finished Narrated by Rod Muench When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Since the dawn of time, the curse and consequences of sin have victimized the human race. By his death Jesus has overcome the curse and brought life and immortality to light. As that Friday came to a close on Calvary, his triumphant cry pierced the darkened air: “It is finished!” By his wounds we are healed...
A Covenant Sealed by His Blood • Day 44
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBMaundy Thursday (Apr. 1) A Covenant Sealed by His Blood Narrated by Liz Hagestad This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 With his gathered disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus initiated the new covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34. It was to be a covenant of grace in which God would “remember their sin no more.” With the blood of his wounds, Jesus sealed and confirmed this eternal covenant for us and for all believers. ...
The Name Above Every Name • Day 43
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBWednesday of Holy Week (Mar. 31) The Name Above Every Name Narrated by Rebecca Seitchick God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord... Philippians 2:9-II Evil runs rampant in this life, causing anxiety, pain and death. We are not immune to the ills of this broken world, but because of Jesus, we know how our history will end. The Lord has laid on...
Humble Obedience • Day 42
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBTuesday of Holy Week (Mar. 30) Humble Obedience Narrated by Larry Stigge Being found in human form, [Jesus] humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, not my will but thine be done." He humbled himself, submitting obediently to the Father’s will—actually aligning his own will with what his Father most desired. That's hard for us to do. Our pride refuses to submit completely to Go...
Christ Came to Serve • Day 41
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBMonday of Holy Week (Mar. 29) Christ Came to Serve Narrated by Brad Rohlfsen The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve... Mark 10:45 God’s Law can enforce obedience, but it cannot heal the sinful human heart. Jesus did not come to enforce the Law but to fulfill it, and to heal our hearts by his death on the cross. Here Jesus shows God’s true nature: to serve and to save, to heal and to help. As you are healed by his wounds, you will be changed; little by little, you will become...
Where Sin Begins • Day 40
March 28, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBPalm Sunday (Mar. 28) Where Sin Begins Narrated by Peter Baye You shall not covet ... anything that is your neighbors. Exodus 20:17 Sin does not begin with our lips or hands. This last commandment reminds us, as Jesus said, “Out of the heart come evil thoughts,’ and more (Matthew 15:19). If we are to be healed, it must begin with a change of our sinful hearts. Only the wounds of Jesus can heal a sinner’s heart. Jesus knew that as he entered Jerusalem, intent on going to the cross. This ...
A Healed Heart • Day 39
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBSaturday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 27) A Healed Heart Narrated by Renea Gernant Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” Luke 19:8 This tax collector's heart had just been healed by Jesus. Before this, his diseased heart felt “The more I get, the better off I am.” Now he understood the true values of earthly and heavenly treasures, and his healthy heart knew “The ...
A Poor Rich Man • Day 38
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBFriday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 26) A Poor Rich Man Narrated by Kimberly Hord Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.” Matthew 19:21 The rich man asked, “What must I do to have eternal life?” In reply, Jesus said, "To ‘earn’ a treasure in heaven, give away all your earthly treasure.” The poor rich man was unable to do that—and so are we! Jesus has done for us what we cannot do for ourselves....
Your True Treasure • Day 37
March 25, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBThursday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 25) Your True Treasure Narrated by Kate Allen Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ... You cannot serve God and money. Matthew 6:21, 24 Test yourself: Is it easier to find an excuse to give less to God (church, charity) or an excuse to spend more on yourself (pleasure, treasure)? My heart and mind argue constantly between serving God (denying self) and serving self (stealing from God). It’s really a question of where our heart is...
Treasures in Heaven • Day 36
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBWednesday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 24) Treasures in Heaven Narrated by Steve Trusty Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:19, 20 Everything you own is yours—but only for a short time. Someday it will all pass on to someone else, for there are no trailer hitches on hearses. Time steals all your stuff eventually. Jesus died to give y...
Healing a Stingy Heart • Day 35
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBTuesday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 23) Healing a Stingy Heart Narrated by Jennifer Peterson When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:3-4 We all know that “God loves a cheerful giver.” The cynic (often one with a stingy heart) says, “If I can’t give cheerfully, I won't give.” Jesus suggests a sure cure for such a stingy heart. For one, gi...
Healing, Not Misleading • Day 34
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBMonday, The Fifth Week of Lent (Mar. 22) Healing, Not Misleading Narrated by Tami Boesiger They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” Luke 23:2 Jesus, of course, was not misleading anyone. He was all about healing people and leading them in the right direction. His intent is still the same for us, seeking to redirect our lives in God's intended direction. Satan's a...
Becoming a Better Person • Day 33
March 21, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MBThe Fifth Sunday of Lent (Mar. 21) Becoming a Better Person Narrated by Amanda Wood You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 The devil, the world and our sinful self poison our minds: If we have more “stuff, we are better off—we are even a better person! Stealing “stuff” then becomes an easy shortcut to becoming a better person. How toxic is that! Jesus sets us on the true path to becoming a better person. His wounds heal our poisoned minds. He “steals” our deadly sins, replacing them with God’...
Celebrate Your Healing • Day 32
March 20, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBSaturday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 20) Celebrate Your Healing Narrated by Yvonne Wilson "Bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” And they began to celebrate. Luke 15:23-24 Our sins are not minor missteps. [hey are toxic, terminal; every sin turns us away from God and leads to death. God's grace, however, is truly amazing; Jesus took our place in death, healing us by his wounds and f...
Welcome Home, Son • Day 31
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBFriday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 19) Welcome Home, Son Narrated by Katelin Austin He arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 The prodigal son knew he had lost the right to be allowed back into the family. He had turned his back on his father and wasted his inheritance on sinful living. He hoped to get hired on by his father as a servant. The father did not wait ...
Leading out of COVID
March 18, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg shares about leading and adapting throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and getting ready for what's ahead. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
He Knows What We Need • Day 30
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBThursday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 18) He Knows What We Need Narrated by Diana Stiner ‘I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Luke 7:47-48 Everyone knew what she was—a sinner; she knew it, too, and felt the burden of her guilt. She knew that Jesus proclaimed the good news of God's forgiving love, so she came to him with an extravagant display of gratitude and ...
He Does Not Condemn Us • Day 29
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBWednesday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 17) He Does Not Condemn Us Narrated by Alma Iwen Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John 8:10-11 Make no mistake: God's Law condemns all of us sinners to death. Dust you are and to dust you shall return. The soul that sins, it shall die. That's the bad news. Jesus did not condemn the sinful woman. She was gui...
The First Stone • Day 28
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MBTuesday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 16) Narrated by Crystal Swafford (Jesus) stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7 They caught this woman in the act of adultery. Bringing her to Jesus, they expected him to agree that the law should be enforced and the sinner punished. Then they could feel superior to the obviously sinful woman. Jesus turned the tables on their self-righteous attitude. If any of you is sinless...
He Eats with Sinners • Day 27
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBMonday, The Fourth Week of Lent (Mar. 15) Narrated by Kim Porath The scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that [Jesus] was eating with sinners and taxcollectors, said to his disciples,“Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners? Mark 2:16 ”The Pharisees believed that if they ate with known sinners, they descended to their level and became contaminated. Jesus deliberately stooped to eat with sinners in order to take their sin upon himself and raise them with God's forgiving grace. ...
We Can’t, but Jesus Can • Day 26
March 14, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBThe Fourth Sunday Of Lent (Mar. 14) Narrated by Pastor Roger Theimer We Can’t, but Jesus Can You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14 This commandment focuses on an area of our lives that is most sacred but most frequently abused. In commenting on this law, Jesus tells us (in Matthew 5:27-28) that even impure thoughts and desires are sinful. Who can plead “not guilty"? Let’s face it: We do not become sinners because we sin: no, we sin because we are sinful by nature. Try as we may, w...
He Endured It All for Us • Day 25
March 13, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBSaturday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 13) Narrated by Suz Trusty He Endured It All for Us But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 Most of us have trouble with this. It’s in our human DNA to get even with those who hurt us. This trait is one reason wars, conflicts, feuds and bad feelings never cease in our world and in our lives. Jesus did what he recommends. He was reviled, ridiculed, bea...
Our True Messiah • Day 24
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBFriday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 12) Narrated by Anne White Our True Messiah [Pilate] released [Barabbas] who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will. Luke 23:25 Barabbas may have been the “messiah” the mob wanted, a hero who would lead a crusade against the hated Romans. At any rate, they rejected the true Messiah, the innocent Jesus, in favor of the guilty false messiah. There is a bit of the mob in ma...
The Power of Grace • Day 23
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBThursday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 11) Narrated by Rod White The Power of Grace Jesus said to [Peter], “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 Jesus rejected the kind of power the world worships: think Super Bowl, huge corporations, national politics, international arms races. His is the power of forgiving love, of grace—the power to change hearts and lives and the future of the human race. By his wounds we are healed...
Your Perfect Savior • Day 22
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.64 MBWednesday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 10) Narrated by Ben Lorenzen Your Perfect Savior Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan!” Matthew 4:1, 10 When tempted by Satan in the wilderness, Jesus exhibited total trust in his Father and complete commitment to his mission as Savior. He could not be swayed by any of the devil's half-truths. Trust this truth: Jesus lived and died as your perfect Savior. Never ...
Not to Condemn, but to Save • Day 21
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBTuesday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 9) Narrated by Tim Riley Not to Condemn, but to Save For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 This verse speaks to everyone who has been guilty of breaking God’s commandments, in thought, word or deed. We've all been unfaithful, hurtful, greedy, selfish, more than once. At the foot of the cross, we see what we deserve as people declared guilty by God’s holy La...
One Should Die for All • Day 20
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBMonday, The Third Week Of Lent (Mar. 8) Narrated by Kayla Marty One Should Die for All Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people...” John 11:49-§0 Israel’s leaders were worried, afraid that Jesus followers would start a revolt that would bring the wrath of Rome on their nation. “Better that one should die for all, the high priest said. How profound! Caiaphas ec...
Help, Don’t Harm • Day 19
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThe Third Sunday Of Lent (Mar. 7) Narrated by Pastor Mark Zehnder Help, Don’t Harm You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 On the surface it seems so simple. Most of us have never murdered anyone. There’s more to it, however. Jesus said if you are angry with someone, you are guilty. Luther said if you have harmed anyone or failed to help anyone in need, you are guilty. There is nothing we can say, no excuse or alibi to cover up our guilt. We are doomed. Except... there is one way to satisfy ...
The Power of His Word • Day 18
March 06, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBSaturday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 6) Narrated by Jodie Swafford The Power of His Word When Jesus said to them, "l am he," they drew back and fell to the ground. John 18:6 The arresting soldiers had the power of fearsome weapons. Jesus trumped them with the power of his word. He had the power to escape, but that was not the Father’s plan. His purpose was to lose his own life in order to save the lives of dying sinners. He used his power for us, not for himself. Jesus now has power ...
Jesus Tasted Death • Day 17
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBFriday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 5) Narrated by Matt Marty Jesus Tasted Death We see him... namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9 Because Jesus tasted death for us, the taste of death is not as bitter for us. By his suffering and death, Jesus defeated our archenemy and became a perfect Savior and was honored with a crown of glory. He defeated death by enduring it—and b...
His Priority Is You • Day 16
March 04, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBThursday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 4) Narrated by Mary Stigge His Priority Is You [Jesus] prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 The third time Jesus prayed in Gethsemane, it was a prayer of commitment: “If this cannot pass... your will be done.” Jesus’ main concern was never “what's best for me” but always what’s best for his Father and for the people he was sent to rescue from sin and ...
“I Am Not Worthy” • Day 15
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBWednesday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 3) Narrated by Kate Oshima “I Am Not Worthy” The centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 This Roman army officer understood something most people, even today, fail to grasp. Jesus' care and blessing were not reserved only for those who “deserved” it. The unworthy centurion simply believed that Jesus’ aid did not have to be earned. Our Savior's mi...
He Died for Each One • Day 14
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBTuesday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 2) Narrated by Paul Stigge He Died for Each One When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” John 19:26-27 He died for all, but at the most agonizing point of his suffering, he demonstrated concern for one individual, his mother, placing her in a new family with his beloved disciple. In doing this, he “honored his m...
The Son of God Dies for the Ungodly • Day 13
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBMonday, The Second Week of Lent (Mar. 1) Narrated by Sharon Zehnder The Son of God Dies for the Ungodly From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.” John 19:12 The mob and its leaders rejected Jesus, demanding his execution. They had no idea how this fit right in with God’s plan of salvation for all of us sinners. By his wounds we are healed; by his death we hav...
Commandment with Promise • Day 12
February 28, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBSecond Sunday of Lent (Feb. 28) Narrated by Jodi Strohl Commandment with Promise Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 This is the only commandment with an explicit promise. All of them have implied benefits: Living within the will of God makes life much more enjoyable, and even longer! When our sin causes us to rebel against God’s will, we forfeit the promised blessing. How blessed we are that Christ cam...
Walk in Christ • Day 11
February 27, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBSaturday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 27) Narrated by Jessica Bauer Walk in Christ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6-7 If Sunday is not connected to Monday, we have missed the point. Our worship must help us “walk in Christ” all week long. He is the Lord of the Sabbath by whose wounds we are healed. With our roots firmly in him, we are established in faith and enabled to withstand th...
Spiritual Amnesia • Day 10
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBFriday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 26) Narrated by Bryan Bartels Spiritual Amnesia [Jesus] said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27-28 Spiritual amnesia is a common problem for us Christians. Amid the conflicting demands of daily life, we focus on our struggles and lose sight of God’s promises and his presence in our lives. The Sabbath day of rest and restoration was made for imperfect people like us...
An Unexpected Blessing • Day 9
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.53 MBThursday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 25) Narrated by Ruth Eickhol An Unexpected Blessing [Jesus] said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. Luke 6:10 The man with a crippled hand received an unexpected blessing at the synagogue on the Sabbath. Jesus was there to heal his hand; no doubt his heart was changed as well. Jesus still offers to heal us “with his wounds”; his wounds on the cross continue to give you new life. Reflect on the healing you hav...
It’s Right to Do Right • Day 8
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBWednesday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 24) Narrated by Emily Merten It’s Right to Do Right Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” Luke 6:9 The critical question for Jesus was not “What does the Sabbath law require?” but rather “What is God’s will?” He knew his Father's will, and he did it perfectly, deliberately going to the cross to sacrifice himself for the salvation of all us sinful humans. He did the rig...
Every Day He Heals Us • Day 7
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBTuesday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 23) Narrated by Josh Allen Every Day He Heals Us The scribes and the Pharisees watched [Jesus], to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. Luke 6:7 Jesus' opponents hoped to trap him; would he work on the Sabbath by healing a cripple? Jesus turned their trap into a teaching moment—he never took a day off from his mission of mercy. Jesus always used every opportunity to extend God’s healing to the si...
The Lord of the Sabbath • Day 6
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBMonday, The First Week Of Lent (Feb. 22) Narrated by Ryan Reimers The Lord of the Sabbath Some of the Pharisees said, ‘Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” ... He said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” Luke 6:2, 5 Jesus was criticized for allowing his disciples to work, to do “what is not lawful” on the Sabbath. Their mistake was confusing the rule for the blessing the rule was intended to reinforce. Our mistake is not so much breaking a rule as it ...