Episodes

In Acts 3:25 God’s people are called “children of the prophets and of the covenant.” Those two primary influences brought to birth the nation of Israel in the Old Covenant period and the Church in the New Covenant era. Jesus is called a Prophet and He lives within all born-again believers. So, a prophetic nature and calling is part of our spiritual DNA. No wonder Paul said, “You may all prophesy.” www.shreveministries.org

Are you a saint? The majority of professing Christians would stall before answering that question—because most would assume only those who achieve a high degree of spirituality could ever be described that way. But God refers to all His people as saints. To qualify, believers must be sanctified—and a pine cone bears a real message about that.

In the Old Testament, priests were initiated into their calling through specific requirements and rituals. This speaks to New Covenant believers on a higher, symbolic, and prophetic level. What the Father did naturally in the former era, He does supernaturally now—powerfully transforming broken people into priests of the Most High God. As the mystery unfolds, you will be carried to a pinnacle of revelation, enabling you to see more clearly who you are in Christ. www.shreveministries.org

Mercy is one of God’s most wonderful attributes. Without it, we would be irretrievably lost in darkness and deception. Once we receive God’s mercy, our hearts should burst with gratitude that can best be expressed by paying it forward and showing mercy to others. This only make more mercy available to us. www.shreveministries.org

Believers are called to be “instruments of justice,” according to an ancient translation of Romans 6:13. Injustice is rampant in our modern-day culture. The church must be a more respected voice or we, as a society, will soon perish. Isaiah described our day well when he said, “Justice is turned back . . . truth is fallen in the street.” Who will rise up to fulfill this calling?

The word “Zion” means fortress (a stronghold of defense). Those in covenant with the God of Abraham (the King of Zion) qualify as “Children of Zion” because they have become a fortress of faith in a world full of unbelief, a fortress of love in a world full of hatred, a fortress of peace in a world full of stress. But that’s just a small part of this grand revelation. www.shreveministries.org

Did God name Himself “Jehovah-Jireh” or was that popular name for God humanly created? Originally, did it apply to something besides God? Does that name reveal the Most High will provide His people with an abundance of material things or is the real meaning far more profound? We who are “a people for His name” need to understand the true revelation of God’s name so we can be a praise to Him in the earth. www.shreveministries.org

Jesus will judge between “the living and the dead at His appearing,” when He ushers His kingdom fully into this world. That’s not talking about distinguishing those who are alive physically from those who are dead naturally, but rather, those who are alive spiritually as opposed to those who are dead in their sins. Only “the living” will enter the coming kingdom. This episode will stir you! www.shreveministries.org

Believers in Jesus are called “a people for His name.” Once His glorious name is revealed to us, it becomes our source of authority and victory. Learn the mystery of the tetragrammaton, the four-letter name for God in Hebrew, and the revelation of God’s name through the Old Testament. www.shreveministries.org

In the first apostolic council, new converts coming to the Lord were called “a people for His name.” This title for God’s people has five powerful applications. In this episode, we will discover the wonder of the first: that all God does in us and through us is “for His name’s sake.” www.shreveministries.org

Children of the day are blessed individuals whose lives have been illuminated by an encounter with Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness who arises over them with healing in His wings. Once enlightened, they too shine in the lives of others. This calling stretches from time to eternity. www.shreveministries.org

We are living in dark times. But God's people are called "CHILDREN OF LIGHT and the CHILDREN OF THE DAY. We are not of the night nor of darkness.” The symbol of light, applied to God and His people, contains many intriguing, mysterious, and powerful insights. You will be "enlightened" by this episode. www.shreveministries.org

Learn the 10 amazing ways “children of the resurrection” will be changed into the glorious image of the Lord Jesus when He returns. When the “dead in Christ” arise and living believers are translated, “We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” (1 John 3:2) Get ready to be filled with awe! www.shreveministries.org

Most believers view the resurrection through a historical lens: celebrating the great victory Jesus won almost 2,000 years ago. However, there is an overflow of power from the empty tomb that is still lingering in this world, available for those who believe. Learn the seven present-tense benefits given to “children of the resurrection”—right here, right now!

The body of Christ is described as being “one bread”; we inherit this status from the Son of God who was “living bread which came down from heaven.” He existed to feed those who are hungry for truth. We are called to do the same, for we are “partakers of that one bread.” A special message for the Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread.

Believers are named “a chosen generation” in 1 Peter 2:9. The Scripture declares God Himself chose us before the foundation of this world; so surely, He will keep us and preserve us until the new creation arrives. What a powerful revelation! www.thetruelight.net

Believers are called “the rich of the earth” in several translations of Psalms 22:29. This is a reference to what Jesus called “true riches.” It is important to see yourself, not as a struggling defeated person, but someone rich beyond description in the good things of God! www.shreveministries.org.

Is the “Prosperity Gospel” right or wrong—or is there a balanced biblical view of this concept that is healthy, beneficial, and wholesome? In the last podcast, we examined our calling to be “The Prosperous of the Earth” (Psalms 22:29 NKJV). In this episode, we’ll explore this revelation even deeper. www.shreveministries.org.

God’s people are named “the prosperous of the earth” in Psalm 22:29. Why would God do that unless prosperity is something He intends to pour out. But does that always involve material or financial gain? Is there a balanced and God-pleasing way of looking at this concept? (Part one of a two-part series). www.shreveministries.org

In Exodus 19:6 Israel is called “a holy nation”; in 1 Peter 2:9 the church is called “a holy nation.” Whether Old or New Covenant, the requirement for fellowship with God is the same: holiness. Because God is holy, He commands us to be holy. Hebrews 12:14 even reveals that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. No wonder John Wesley said, “My first priority is to be holy.” Shouldn’t it be our first priority also. www.shreveministries.org.

Priests were called “ministers of the altar” in the Old Testament. Believers now fulfill this calling too, on a higher level—ministering to people and ministering to God. Abraham was an altar-builder. Learn about the seven spiritual sacrifices we are called to offer. www.shreveministries.org.

Ancient altars, designed by God, contained hidden, prophetic symbolism concerning New Testament realities. In the Old Testament, priests were called “ministers of the altar” (Joel 1:13). This is true for New Testament priests also, yet on a higher level. www.shreveministries.org

In 1 Peter 2:9 God calls His people “A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD.” That blends two opposite callings together into one: the calling to be “kings” (ruling with Jesus over the darkness of this world) and “priests” (serving God and serving others). www.shreveministries.org

Born-again believers are called “a holy priesthood” in 1 Peter 2:5. The function of a priestly calling was first evidenced in Abel and continued through patriarchs like Job, Noah, and Abraham. What lessons can we learn from them? www.shreveministries.org