Episodes

Two types of people occupy this world: vessels of mercy and vessels of wrath. A vessel is an object purposefully created to be filled with some kind of substance. God has mercifully created us to be “filled”—with His presence...

In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve are exiled from Eden. In Genesis 4, their sons, Cain and Abel, approach God at an altar. So, from the beginning, an altar was essential in reconnecting with the Creator. Noah worships at an altar, a...

Ancient altars, designed by God, contained hidden, prophetic symbolism concerning profound New Testament realities. In the Old Testament, priests were called “ministers of the altar” (Joel 1:13). This is true in the New Testa...

God declared through the prophet Zechariah that He would make the sons of Zion like the “sword of a mighty man” (Zec. 9:13). On the highest level, this is the ultimate fulfillment of the original sign and wonder. When Adam an...

The highest expression of your love for God is presenting your whole spirit, soul, and body to Him on an altar of sacrifice. The five kinds of offerings in the Old Testament era symbolize the various stages of our lives in de...

In 1 Peter 2:4-5, born-again believers are named “a holy priesthood” who offer up “spiritual sacrifices” to God. The word “priest” is from the Hebrew kohen meaning one who draws near (one who has access into the presence of G...

In 1 Peter 2:4-5, born-again believers are described as “living stones” who make up a “spiritual house”—that house of God that surrounds the globe inhabited by His glory. Yes, the New Testament temple of God is now found in e...

God promises to “divide the spoil with the strong” in Isaiah 53:12—and that is a name for all who receive the benefits of the crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of God. Four biblically-revealed sources of strength make G...

God is not at “rest” in this world—a place so opposed to His values, so resistant to His rule, so opposite to His character. But those who make up His corporate temple worldwide have become “the place of His rest”: a holy hab...

Paul was mockingly referred to as a “ringleader of THE SECT OF THE NAZARENES.” It was intended as an insult, an accusation identifying Paul with Jesus of Nazareth (who they considered an imposter) and the “low-life people” wh...

How can atoms in a water molecule reveal an important aspect of our inheritance in Christ? You may be surprised. But why is that even relevant? Because the bride of Christ is named “A WELL OF LIVING WATERS” in the Song of Sol...

In the early church, there was no impressive religious title for the “new thing” Jesus introduced in the world, nor for those who subscribed to it. Christians were just called “Followers of the Way.” Though extremely simple, ...

In Deuteronomy 23:5 God revealed that because He loves His people, He turns curses into blessings. This is such a mighty truth. However, it goes much deeper. Not only does God do this for His people; He does this to His peopl...

Here’s a stunning statement but true—"You are just as beloved of the Father as Jesus, the firstborn Son”—if you’ve surrendered your life to Him. Hard to believe? One prayer Jesus prayed proves it. When you realize the perfect...

The word “blessed” means supremely happy, spiritually prosperous, and highly favored by God. Learn the mystery attached to God opening the windows of heaven and pouring out a blessing that cannot be contained. Why did the Old...

In one of His last parables, Jesus called His sheep “the blessed of the Father.” What does it truly mean to be “blessed.” How was the blessing of God in this world first evidenced in Adam and Eve? After the fall, God still co...

Find out why the true “Church” is the most valuable, most important, more holy, most knowledgeable, most victorious, most stable, most unique, most authoritative, and most undefeatable institution in the world. Most important...

What does the word “church” mean? Is there a false church and a true church? Did it exist in the Old Testament? When was it first mentioned? Jesus claimed “the gates of Hades will not prevail” against the church. Is this just...

If you are “in Christ,” the “automatic download” you receive is out of this world (literally). Key biblical phrases like “in Him,” “in Christ,” and “in the Lord” indicate the benefits you receive the moment you become a child...

Great mysteries of the kingdom of heaven are revealed through “The Parable of the Sower." It is so foundational, Jesus implied if we don't understand this parable, we won't be able to understand any other parables He shared. ...

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 rushing through this wor...

The Bible depicts the bride of Christ as “God’s Garden.” You may think your past disqualifies you for such an attractive symbol, but salvation has beautified you. In a world that often denies God, the church is a peaceful and...

Once you receive God’s grace, you’re called to pour it out to other people (even your enemies) and back to God Himself (pretty amazing, right?!?!). First Peter 4:10 challenges us to be “good stewards of the manifold grace of ...

Discover mysteries in the original Hebrew and Greek words translated “grace”! Find out the first mention of grace in the Bible. Learn the two main things Moses claimed prove that God’s grace is with us. What are the two means...