I just want to talk about the Bible

In this episode we discuss the vital importance of sharing the Gospel, and we ask ourselves some difficult questions about our sharing Jesus habits.

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

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I mentioned videos from the recent sharing Jesus workshop that we did at Mentoring Men for the Master. I will include the links to those below for any who are interested. (Please note that many of the videos are shorter because we provided additional time those weeks for the small groups to practice and discuss sharing the Gospel.)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Scriptures referenced:
John 4:1-42
John 6:35
John 7:37-39
Isaiah 55:1-2
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 5:6
Luke 19:10
Matthew 9:35-38
John 14:6
Matthew 28:18-20
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
John 3:16-18
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Romans 5:8
Romans 10:9, 13
Ephesians 2:8-9
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 8:1
2 Corinthians 5:17
John 17:3
Matthew 7:21-23
1 John 3:4-6
1 John 2:1-6
John 15:18-20
2 Timothy 3:12
John 7:17
2 Peter 3:9

**CORRECTIONS*
At one point when quoting John 4:35, I accidentally omitted part of the verse. The other times I read it, I read that part correctly. However, here is the verse: "Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest."
When I said, "Seeking out people; saving people; restoring people to relationship with God; forgiving our sins" I was referring to what Jesus does. I was not implying that we ourselves can save people, restore them to relationship with God, or forgive their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus works through us.
I paraphrased John 7:17. Here is the exact quote: "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority."

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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 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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