Driven By The Bible

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope...”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭130:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬We’re all defendants, found guilty by the jury, standing in the courtroom before the Judge, waiting for our sentence to be pronounced. And still, we stand before a kind and compassionate judge, in whom we can trust. We await our sentence aware of our guilt, but in hope of the Judge’s mercy. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭ESV‬‬The power of the Gospel, is that it extends to all humanity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or socio-economic status. Paul calls this a “mystery.” Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”‭‭John‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬Jesus is teaching His disciples that He is the Good Shepherd of Ezekiel 34. The “thief” of John 10:10 might not be who you initially think of. Let’s talk about it!Twitter:@BiblePodcast365

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬The Word if God exposes every area of our lives where we fail tor fully trust in God. The writer of Hebrews makes this statement in the greater context of what he calls “entering into the Sabbath rest.” Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19:26‬ ‭ESV‬‬The Bible promises over and over again that our God is the God of the impossible. It’s an amazing reality. But this specific verse is really more about surrendering everything in order to follow Jesus, than it is overcoming and having success. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.”‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭ESV‬‬For most of us, it’s heard to relate to real suffering and persecution. But the idea of victory through death is one that is seen all throughout the New Testament. And in that, we should be able to find hope. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast364

“In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56:4‬ ‭ESV‬‬There are times in life when it seems as if God isn’t there. That He doesn’t care. That our enemies have triumphed. But David’s prayer encourages us to remember that God is for us. That He knows what is happening. That He’s keeping a record of it. And that He will come through. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”‭‭John‬ ‭6:37‬ ‭ESV‬‬Salvation isn’t about what church you go to, nation you’re born in, parents you have, or anything like that. Eternal life is about believing in the One who came to earth, died on the cross, rose from the grave, ascended into Heaven, and will return as King. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?”‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:35‬ ‭ESV‬‬In our Western Culture today, we know very little religious persecution. For the most part, we have the freedom to follow Jesus without restriction. But when Paul wrote today’s verse of the day, persecution, imprisonment, and even execution were an every day occurrence. The followers of Jesus were in a war with the followers of Caesar. But Paul believed that the Christians has a secret weaponLet’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭105:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬The psalmist reflects on God’s faithfulness to Israel through trials and struggles, and concludes that because God has been faithful in the past, he will be faithful in the future. This is also a very important exercise for each of us today. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬This verse isn’t about peace during crisis. It’s a war cry by the God of the Universe. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118:24‬ ‭ESV‬‬This might be one of the most powerful verses in all the Bible. But not because it’s easily thrown out to encourage us to be positive about our lives and to celebrate each day a s gift from God. This day being described is much more important than that. It is the day of the cross. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭ESV‬‬http://bible.com/59/2pe.3.9.esvOur minds are limited by time. We can only look back at what has happened, and forward at what we hope is coming. But God doesn’t exist within time. He is not limited by it in any way. So, while we may think He is slow in keeping His promises, we can rest in the supernatural reality that In eternity, He has already come through for us. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”‭‭John‬ ‭14:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬How can Jesus’ words of encouragement to His disciples help us through the struggles in our lives? This short and familiar verse is loaded with a clear path to having faith to move forward in our lives. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,”‭‭John‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬This is the shortest podcast I’ve done so far. And the most important. No context. No history. Just the simple message of salvation. Let’s talk about it...Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”‭‭John‬ ‭1:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬The opening to the Gospel of John is more than just a beautiful poem. It’s even more than a parallel to the opening words of Genesis. It’s John’s bold declaration that God manifested Himself in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), and that it was Jesus. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:13‬ ‭ESV‬‬At the heart of every symptom sin - drug and alcohol addiction; pornography and sexual sin; greed, covetousness and envy; pride and arrogance - lies the core sin that is as old as the garden of Eden: idolatry. To overcome temptation, we must address this core sin. Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:23-24‬ ‭ESV‬‬God already knows everything about us. He’s seen it all. He knows us better than we know ourselves. And He loves us. So, why does the psalmist seek for God to continually search him and uncover things within him?Let’s talk about it! Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:14‬ ‭ESV‬‬In a book of the Bible usually believed to teach that Christians have no reason to obey God’s Law, Paul quotes a verse from the Law that Jesus also used to summarize how to keep the Law! Confused at all?Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365

But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭ESV‬‬More often than not, God’s plan seems to make little or no sense. The world would think it to be foolish and weak. God doesn’t surrender himself to be mocked, beaten , and crucified. But for those of us on the other side of the cross and resurrection, we see God’s plan as brilliant; beyond or wildest imagination. And there is a powerful, real-life promise in this that we should cling to today. Let’s talk about it!Twitter: @BiblePodcast365