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  • In this episode we take a look at Romans 6 and how to walk in freedom from sin.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom
    Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

    Scriptures referenced:
    Romans 5:20-21
    Romans 6:1-23
    Colossians 2:11-12
    Matthew 28:18-20
    2 Corinthians 5:17
    Genesis 4:6-7
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Romans 12:2
    Proverbs 29:25
    Proverbs 27:6
    2 Peter 1:3-4
    Philippians 2:12
    Ephesians 4:22-24
    Titus 2:11-14
    Genesis 3:1-6
    Philippians 4:13
    John 15:5
    Hebrews 13:5
    Romans 8:38-39
    Galatians 2:21
    Proverbs 14:12
    Philippians 4:6-9
    2 Timothy 2:20-21
    Ephesians 2:8-9
    Ephesians 6:12
    Matthew 6:11
    Matthew 6:34
    Psalm 68:19
    Galatians 5:16

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
    One of the times I read Romans 6:6 I accidentally said that our old self was crucified "in" him. The text says our old self was crucified "with" him. The other times I read it I said it correctly.

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  • Today we talk about a facet of self-control that we all need each and every day.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise
    Episode 82: Do not despise the time in between
    Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

    Scriptures referenced:
    Galatians 5:22-23
    2 Corinthians 10:5
    Romans 12:2
    Ephesians 3:14-21
    Matthew 7:7-8
    Psalm 107:6
    Psalm 118:5
    Romans 8:9
    Galatians 5:16
    Ephesians 5:18
    Isaiah 40:28-31
    Matthew 11:28-30
    Titus 2:11-14
    James 1:20
    Philippians 4:13
    Daniel 1:7
    Daniel 3:13-18
    2 Peter 1:3-4
    John 15:4-5
    James 1:2-4
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    Psalm 34:1-3
    Psalm 4:6-7
    Psalm 16:11
    John 14:27
    Philippians 4:6-7
    Matthew 4:1-11
    John 5:17

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

    At one point I refer to the "temptation to think and feel". I meant to say "temptation to think or feel something" (implying something contrary to the Word of God). Obviously, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with thinking and feeling. God Himself thinks and feels. Rather, the point is what we are thinking about and if our feelings are godly.

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  • Today we look at what exactly it is that anxiety is trying to get us to do when it strikes and how to resist it. And we also talk about how God gives us everything we need for today.

    Other episodes mentioned in this one:
    Episode 21: I never knew you
    Episode 24: The Gospel

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    Scriptures referenced:
    Matthew 6:34
    Philippians 4:6-9
    Isaiah 50:4
    Proverbs 6:6-11
    Psalm 56:3
    Isaiah 26:3
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Luke 12:7
    Psalm 23
    1 Corinthians 10:13
    Philippians 4:11-13
    2 Corinthians 12:8-9
    Ephesians 3:14-21
    Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28
    John 10:14
    Hebrews 13:5
    Matthew 6:33
    Philippians 4:19
    Psalm 19:1
    Romans 1:20
    2 Timothy 1:7
    Luke 12:25-26
    Matthew 24:35
    Ephesians 1:17-18

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  • Today we discuss how circumstances we may see as unpleasant may actually be preparatory and how the Lord is developing humility in us.

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    Scriptures referenced:
    Numbers 13-14
    Deuteronomy 8
    Romans 8:28
    James 4:6
    Psalm 127:1
    Genesis 37; 39-50
    2 Samuel 5:3-5 (note also 2 Samuel 2:1-4)
    Psalm 27:13
    Proverbs 2
    James 1:5

    **CORRECTION**
    When I said chapter 29 verse 21 I meant chapter 39 verse 21.

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  • Today we continue our discussion about spiritual warfare and look at one particular title of the enemy's that reveals how he operates.

    Other episodes mentioned in this one:
    Episode 79: Satan was in Eden too
    Episode 80: Do not give in to fear!

    Scriptures referenced:

    2 Timothy 1:7
    James 4:6-7
    1 Peter 5:8-9
    1 John 4:1
    Matthew 4:1-11
    Luke 4:13
    Genesis 3:1-6
    Ephesians 6:10-11, 16
    Romans 8:1
    Revelation 12:10
    Philippians 4:6
    1 Thessalonians 5:18
    Romans 8:37
    2 Kings 6:17
    John 15:5
    Psalm 127:1

    **CLARIFICATIONS**

    I mentioned how the enemy tempted Jesus after Jesus had fasted forty days. Luke 4:1-2 says, "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry." It's possible based on this passage that the enemy tempted Jesus not only at the end of the forty days, but also during the forty days. Nevertheless, it doesn't undermine, diminish, or change the point that the enemy struck at a moment of vulnerability.

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  • In this episode we talk about how fear is a chief weapon in the arsenal of our enemy and how we must resist it!

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 79: Satan was in Eden too

    I mentioned some info about the phrase "hem me in" from Psalm 139:5. You can see info about the phrase in the original Hebrew HERE.

    Scriptures referenced:
    2 Kings 6:8-17
    James 4:6-8
    1 Peter 5:8-9
    Psalm 139:3, 5-6
    1 Samuel 17:1-58
    1 Kings 18:17-40
    John 8:44
    Romans 8:9
    2 Timothy 1:7
    Psalm 56:3
    Matthew 4:11
    Luke 4:13
    1 John 4:4
    Ephesians 2:10
    Romans 16:20
    Genesis 3:15
    Psalm 91:13
    Matthew 11:29
    Psalm 23:2
    Romans 15:13
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Isaiah 26:3
    Revelation 12:11

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  • In this episode we talk look at the reality of the spiritual realm and consider one component with regard to identifying the origin of thoughts.

    Other podcast episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 24: The Gospel
    Episode 77: Fullness of joy

    Listen to the sermon by J. D. Greear that I mentioned

    Here is the J. D. Greear Quote:

    "When the Holy Spirit, your real Shepherd speaks, it's in the context of hope. Yes, He will convict you of sin, but when He does, it is redemptive. He identifies what He wants you to change, He gives you a plan to do it, and He assures you of His ability to accomplish it through your life. His voice leads to clarity, and love, and life. When one of the demonic realm speaks to you with a fiery dart, it is in the context of condemnation and despair. It is never clear what they want you to change, there is certainly no hope or no redemption in it. The voice just screams hopelessness and despair.…When our enemy speaks, it has the soundtrack of death, and defeat, and confusion, and despair. When Jesus speaks, it is filled with invitation, and clarity, and love, and hope. Any voice leading you to confusion and despair is your enemy's voice, even if it's using valid questions or pointing out true facts.…My shepherd never leads to confusion and darkness. He leads only to life. Even if Satan is pointing out true things in your life, if it's leading you to despair, recognize that as his voice and resist it.…In your life, the voice of despair is the voice of Satan and never the voice of the Holy Spirit."

    Scriptures referenced:
    Psalm 127:1
    Matthew 10:28
    2 Kings 6:8-17
    James 1:5
    Ephesians 6:10-13
    James 4:7
    1 Peter 5:8-9
    Ephesians 4:26-27
    Luke 10:17-20
    Revelation 12:7-11
    2 Corinthians 2:5-11
    1 Timothy 4:1-2
    2 Corinthians 11:13-15
    1 Corinthians 10:13
    Psalm 91:11-12
    Hebrews 1:14
    Matthew 26:51-54
    Hebrews 13:2
    John 4:24
    Romans 8:28
    Genesis 1-3
    Genesis 1:27-28
    John 10:27
    Matthew 4:5-7
    Luke 4:13
    2 Kings 3:5-10
    James 4:6
    Judges 6:36-40
    Galatians 6:2
    John 10:10a

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  • Today we talk about not missing what the Lord may be saying to us or doing in us and around us because we are so focused on something else.

    Scriptures used:
    Mark 8:1-21
    Matthew 14:21
    John 6:8-9
    Matthew 16:1-12
    1 Samuel 17:24-37, 54
    Isaiah 26:3
    Proverbs 3:5-6
    Psalm 103:1-5
    Romans 8:28
    Psalm 27:13
    Romans 13:7
    Matthew 6:33
    Luke 10:38-42

    **CORRECTION**
    When I quoted Romans 8:28, I accidentally omitted part of the verse. Here is the full verse: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

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  • In this episode we talk about the joy that comes as a result of being in the presence of God and how important it is that we be walking in that joy.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise

    Listen to the sermon by J. D. Greear that I mentioned

    Below is the quote from J. D. Greear that I read near the end. Two people asked for it after this lesson was originally given; so, I wanted to include it here as well in case anyone else wanted to note it down.

    "When the Holy Spirit, your real Shepherd speaks, it's in the context of hope. Yes, He will convict you of sin, but when He does, it is redemptive. He identifies what He wants you to change, He gives you a plan to do it, and He assures you of His ability to accomplish it through your life. His voice leads to clarity, and love, and life. When one of the demonic realm speaks to you with a fiery dart, it is in the context of condemnation and despair. It is never clear what they want you to change, there is certainly no hope or no redemption in it. The voice just screams hopelessness and despair.…When our enemy speaks, it has the soundtrack of death, and defeat, and confusion, and despair. When Jesus speaks, it is filled with invitation, and clarity, and love, and hope. Any voice leading you to confusion and despair is your enemy's voice, even if it's using valid questions or pointing out true facts.…My shepherd never leads to confusion and darkness. He leads only to life. Even if Satan is pointing out true things in your life, if it's leading you to despair, recognize that as his voice and resist it.…In your life, the voice of despair is the voice of Satan and never the voice of the Holy Spirit."

    Scriptures referenced:
    Matthew 4:4
    Ephesians 1:17
    Psalm 63
    Psalm 4:6-7
    Numbers 6:24-26
    Psalm 16:11
    Psalm 34:5
    Psalm 34:8
    John 15:4-5
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Psalm 36:7-9
    Psalm 37:4
    Malachi 1:6-14
    Psalm 50:14-15
    Psalm 50:23
    Hebrews 13:15
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    Psalm 69:30-31
    Philippians 2:13
    Matthew 3:13-4:11
    James 1:2-4
    Romans 8:28
    James 1:25
    Psalm 66:16
    Psalm 34:1-3
    Proverbs 27:21
    Luke 17:11-19
    Hebrews 11:6
    Psalm 1:1-3
    John 15:9-11
    Psalm 33:1
    Psalm 40:16
    Psalm 59:17
    Psalm 71:8
    Hebrews 12:2
    Matthew 7:7
    James 4:2
    Philippians 4:6-7
    John 10:10
    Matthew 11:28
    Romans 8:1
    John 14:16-17
    Revelation 12:10-11
    Romans 8:33-34

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
    I accidentally switched the word order of Romans 8:28 (although it didn't affect the meaning). Here is the correct wording: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
    When I said I could think of two times where the Lord really did something in my life and then I was hit with anxiety, I meant that there are two times I could think of that intense anxiety immediately followed what the Lord did. I didn't mean to imply that I could think of only two times when I could remember Him working in my circumstances. I can think of countless times He has worked!

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  • In this episode we continue the conversation on Psalm 34 that we began in episode 75. Today, we look at the remainder of the psalm, but we focus on verses 4-10.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 75: Oh, magnify the Lord with Me!

    Listen to Psalm 34 (Taste and See) by Shane & Shane.

    Scriptures referenced:
    Psalm 34
    Psalm 119:18
    Habakkuk 3:17-19
    John 17:3
    Matthew 7:21-23
    John 15:4-5
    Luke 10:38-42
    Matthew 15:8
    2 Chronicles 15-16
    Hebrews 11:6
    2 Timothy 3:12
    Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28
    Ecclesiastes 12:13
    Matthew 11:29
    Exodus 34:6-7
    Psalm 33:8-9
    Romans 8:38-39
    Romans 8:1
    John 3:16
    1 Corinthians 6:19-20
    Hebrews 12:5-13
    John 19:32-37
    2 Corinthian 5:21
    Psalm 66:18
    1 Peter 3:7
    Luke 12:4-7
    Acts 7
    Genesis 4
    Acts 12:1-3
    Psalm 27:13
    Psalm 16:11
    Psalm 36:9

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
    I paraphrased Matthew 15:8 in this episode. Here is the verse verbatim: "This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me".

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  • In this episode we take a look at Psalm 34:1-3 and discuss how to apply these verses in our lives.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise

    Listen to Psalm 34 (Taste and See) by Shane & Shane.

    Scriptures referenced:
    Matthew 16:17
    John 15:5
    Psalm 34:1-3
    Matthew 5:13-14
    Psalm 33:1
    Psalm 50:23
    Habakkuk 3:17-19
    Hebrews 13:15
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    Philippians 4:4
    Ephesians 5:18-21
    Psalm 107:6
    John 16:33
    Hebrews 13:5
    Psalm 62:8
    Psalm 55:22
    Proverbs 27:21
    Psalm 115:1
    Jeremiah 9:23-24
    Deuteronomy 8:11-18
    James 4:6
    Matthew 5:14-16
    Matthew 6:1
    John 8:12
    Acts 14:24-28
    Matthew 22:37-40
    Psalm 46:1
    Hebrews 4:16

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
    I slightly misquoted Jesus in John 8:12. Here is the verse verbatim: "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

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  • In this episode we discuss bringing to the Lord whatever little we may have and trusting Him to use it for whatever He wants to accomplish.

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    Other episodes mentioned in this one:
    Episode 48: Five loaves and two fish

    Scriptures referenced:
    Psalm 119:18
    Matthew 7:28-29
    Isaiah 50:4
    Mark 6:30-44
    Matthew 14:14
    John 17:3
    John 14:9
    Hebrews 1:3
    Mark 1:40-41
    Mark 10:13-16
    Matthew 23:13
    Matthew 23:4
    John 2:13-17
    Matthew 11:28-30
    James 1:5
    Matthew 14:21
    John 6:5-9
    James 1:13
    Ephesians 2:10
    John 11:39-44
    Matthew 17:20/Mark 11:23
    Matthew 28:18-20
    Acts 1:8
    Ephesians 5:18

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  • Today we talk about how the Lord may be leading us into the very things we are seeking to avoid in order to develop us, mature us, and free us.

    Other episodes mentioned in this one:
    Episode 68: But what does the Bible say?
    Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise

    Scriptures used:
    James 1:5-6
    Proverbs 12:15
    Matthew 3:17
    Matthew 4:1-11
    2 Timothy 3:16
    1 Corinthians 10:13
    James 1:13
    Matthew 13:19
    James 4:7
    Luke 4:13
    Numbers 13-14
    Psalm 56:3
    Psalm 18:29
    Psalm 18:34
    John 15:4-5
    James 1:2-4
    Nehemiah 6:1-9
    Luke 9:51
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    Hebrews 13:5
    John 14:6
    John 3:16
    John 1:12-13

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  • In this episode we discuss offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord.

    Scriptures referenced:
    Malachi 1:6-14
    Leviticus 22:17-22
    Psalm 50:7-13
    Hosea 6:6
    Psalm 51:16-17
    Psalm 50:14-15
    Psalm 50:23
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    Habakkuk 3:17-19
    Luke 17:11-19
    John 1:12-13
    Hebrews 13:5
    Romans 8:38-39
    Romans 8:1
    2 Corinthians 5:17
    Isaiah 6:3
    Revelation 4:11
    Psalm 13:1-6
    Psalm 107:6

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATION**
    I accidentally added the word "then" in Malachi 1:9, but this doesn't alter the meaning.
    When reading part of the passage from Leviticus 22 I accidentally used the word "acceptable" in one place when it actually says "accepted". However, the word "acceptable" does appear later in the same passage.

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  • We all have influence in someone's life. Today we talk about the great responsibility that having influence brings.

    Scriptures used:
    Numbers 20:1-13
    Exodus 17:1-7
    Galatians 2:11-14
    James 3:1
    Luke 16:10
    Proverbs 12:15
    Proverbs 19:20
    Colossians 3:16
    Proverbs 27:6
    Ecclesiastes 4:13
    Proverbs 13:20
    Proverbs 18:13
    Proverbs 18:17
    James 1:22

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  • Today we discuss the importance of centering our lives around the Lord instead of simply fitting Him into our schedules.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 15: Abide, part 1
    Episode 16: Abide, part 2

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    Scriptures referenced:
    John 15:4-5
    Matthew 10:11
    Matthew 11:23
    Matthew 26:38
    John 10:40
    James 4:8
    Hebrews 11:6
    Matthew 7:7
    Mark 1:35
    Luke 5:15-16
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Isaiah 26:3
    Daniel 6:10
    Psalm 55:17
    Psalm 119:164
    Psalm 1:1-3
    Psalm 46:10
    Psalm 5:3
    Matthew 6:34
    Luke 18:1-8
    Luke 11:5-13
    Romans 8:1
    Romans 8:38-39
    2 Corinthians 5:21
    1 John 3:1
    Romans 8:9
    Galatians 2:20
    Colossians 1:27
    Hebrews 13:5
    Ecclesiastes 5:2-3
    James 1:22-25

    **CLARIFICATIONS**

    When I said, "We cannot remain in a hurry," I did not mean that we can't remain in a state of being hurried. No, we certainly can and frequently do remain in such conditions. What I mean is that we can't obey Jesus' command to abide in Him in a hurry. We can't remain somewhere and be hurrying at the same time.
    Near the end of the episode I mentioned David and Psalm 3. I meant to say Psalm 5:3.

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  • In this episode we talk about living in the freedom of God's grace versus the slavery of legalism. While this episode is lengthy, there is some much more that could have been said on the topic or even just regarding the book of Galatians. After listening to this episode, I would highly encourage you to go read Galatians start to finish keeping in mind what we discussed today.

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    View the definition of "justify".

    View the definition of "righteousness".

    Quotes used:

    AMP Bible footnote: "Being justified is a legal or judicial declaration of righteousness. Justification has two parts: (1) Being declared free of blame, acquitted of sin—not guilty. Believers are justified because Jesus Christ personally assumed the guilt for our sin on the cross; (2) God declares the person righteous, that is, placed in a position of right-standing with Him. A person may not be made righteous by his personal behavior, no matter how good, or by the declaration of any other human being."

    "There is a battle raging today throughout the world in the heads and hearts of multitudes of people, who just will not accept the fact that they can do absolutely nothing to justify themselves before God!" (Phil Newton)

    "Paul did not deny that good works were significant. He just denied that they were the grounds of our acceptance. Ephesians 2:8-10 shows Paul's gospel clearly—God's initiating grace, through mankind's faith response, unto good works." (Dr. Bob Utley)

    Scriptures referenced:

    Matthew 7:28-29
    Galatians 5:1
    Acts 10
    Acts 13:1-3
    Acts 13:9
    Acts 13:46
    Acts 14:24-15:11
    Genesis 17:14
    Leviticus 12:3
    Romans 3:20
    James 2:10
    Galatians 1:1-9
    Galatians 2:11-14
    Galatians 2:15-21
    John 17:20-21
    2 Corinthians 5:21
    Romans 8:33-34
    Romans 8:38-39
    Ephesians 2:8-10
    Galatians 3:1-3
    Matthew 22:37-40
    John 14:15
    John 3:16
    Romans 5:8
    Matthew 3:17
    Romans 5:3
    Hebrews 13:5
    2 Timothy 1:7
    Philippians 4:6
    Romans 8:1
    Philippians 3:12-14
    Hebrews 4:16
    Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28
    2 Corinthians 5:9
    Colossians 1:9-10
    Ephesians 5:10
    John 1:12-13
    1 John 5:3
    Galatians 5:2-4
    Revelation 12:10-11
    Romans 6:1-2
    2 Corinthians 5:17
    Romans 8:14

    **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

    I said that Paul lists his "credentials" so as to defend against the attacks of his opponents therefore defending against the diminishing of his message. Another reason he lists his credentials is to show how those things cannot save (e.g., Philippians 3:1-11).

    When I said, "Is that not different than the whole distinction between identity and behavior," I didn't mean to say "not".

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  • In this episode we discuss a crucial component of growing in our ability to recognize God's voice and receive wisdom from Him.

    Other episodes referenced in this one:
    Episode 7: Meditating on the Scriptures, part 1

    Three assumptions in this episode:
    1) You want God to speak to you and guide you.
    2) You have thoughts and emotions.
    3) You sometimes are unsure as to whether or not a thought is from God or some other source.

    George Müller quote

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    Scriptures referenced in this episode:
    Romans 8:14
    Matthew 4:1-11
    James 4:7
    Ephesians 6:17
    2 Corinthians 11:14
    Philippians 4:8-9
    Romans 12:1-2
    Hebrews 5:14
    2 Timothy 3:16
    John 17:3
    Matthew 15:8
    Psalm 119:105
    Psalm 119:130
    Psalm 119:24
    Psalm 119:97-100
    Psalm 119:160
    Psalm 119:18
    Psalm 119:124-125
    Psalm 19:7
    Proverbs 30:5-6
    James 1:5-6
    Psalm 19:1
    John 16:13
    Romans 3:4
    Proverbs 12:15
    2 Timothy 1:7
    Philippians 4:6
    Romans 8:1
    Psalm 1:1-3
    Psalm 119:15
    Psalm 119:97

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  • In this episode we ask ourselves a searching question that could reveal where we need to humble ourselves and possibly experience some healing.

    Scriptures used:
    Proverbs 26:3-11
    Proverbs 17:10
    Proverbs 9:7-9
    Proverbs 1:7
    Proverbs 18:2
    Proverbs 10:23
    Proverbs 29:9
    Proverbs 14:7
    Proverbs 13:20
    Ecclesiastes 7:9
    Proverbs 12:16
    Proverbs 23:9
    Ecclesiastes 4:13
    Proverbs 14:16
    Proverbs 27:22
    Matthew 7:24-27
    Proverbs 26:12
    Romans 12:16
    Proverbs 12:15
    Proverbs 27:5-6
    James 4:6
    1 Peter 5:5
    Matthew 23:12
    Matthew 11:28
    1 John 1:9
    Romans 8:1
    John 1:14
    Numbers 6:24-26

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  • In this episode we talk about the importance of trusting God's timing and not taking matters into our own hands.

    Quote used: "The monogamy ideal of original creation is lost, surprisingly in an attempt to 'help' God!" (Free Bible Commentary)

    "God's will, God's way, and in God's timing (Andy Stanley)

    Scriptures referenced:
    Psalm 56:3
    Genesis 12:1-5
    Genesis 15:1-6
    Genesis 16:1-16
    Genesis 17:1-5, 15-21
    Genesis 21:1-7
    Hebrews 11:8-12
    James 1:5-6
    Proverbs 12:15
    Psalm 27:14

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