Best Bondservant of Christ Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: The Foolishness of God 24:00

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Why does Paul call the cross "the foolishness of God" when God is perfectly wise? Dr. Neufeld explores how the cross appears foolish to human wisdom but represents God's power to save. He identifies four fatal reasons people reject the cross: trusting human judgment over God's, following what's trendy rather than eternal truth, pursuing dead-end ph…

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Matthew 12:4 7:25

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Tuesday, 22 July 2025 how he entered the house of God and ate the showbread which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Matthew 12:4 “How he entered into the house of God and the bread ‘the before-setting’ they ate, which not it is being permitted him to eat, nor those with him, if not the priests…

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: The Scandal of the Cross 24:00

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Why would early Christians choose the cross as their symbol when it represented death, shame, and defeat? Dr. Neufeld explores how the cross was considered foolish and offensive in the ancient world - yet became the central message of Christianity. Using Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians, he examines why the gospel message remains scandalous today: …

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Matthew 12:3 6:33

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Monday, 21 July 2025 But He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: Matthew 12:3 “And He said to them, ‘Not you read what he did, David, when he hungered, he and those with him?’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus’ disciples, and thus implicitly He also, were accused of doing what was not…

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Matthew 12:2 7:58

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Sunday, 20 July 2025 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath!” Matthew 12:2 “And the Pharisees, having seen, they said to Him, ‘You behold! Your disciples, they do what it permits not to do in Sabbath’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus went through the grainfields wi…

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Matthew 12:1 8:55

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Saturday, 19 July 2025 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. Matthew 12:1 “In that time, Jesus, He went – the Sabbaths – through the grainfields, and His disciples, they hungered, and they began to pluck kernels and eat” (CG). In the previous vers…

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J-Team 4: Jehovah Shammah 5:59

4d ago5:59

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The king of Syria was at war with Israel, but every move against Israel was revealed by God to the prophet Elisha. Elisha would then warn the king of Israel so that they were prepared for every attack. This upset the king of Syria greatly because he thought there was a traitor among his officers, but one officer told the king of the prophet Elisha.…

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Forces That Drive Us Apart 24:00

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Why do churches split over leaders and styles rather than core biblical truths? Dr. Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 1:11-17, where Paul addresses four factions in the Corinthian church—those following Paul, Apollos, Peter, or claiming to follow Christ alone. Through Paul's pointed questions about baptism and the cross, Dr. Neufeld reveals that confi…

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Matthew 11:30 3:36

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Friday, 18 July 2025 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:30 “For My yoke – handy, and My burden – it is light” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus told His hearers to take His yoke upon themselves and learn from Him because He is benignant and lowly of heart. In doing this, He promised rest for their souls. He now continues with …

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: That We Might Be One! 24:00

5d ago24:00

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In a world filled with quarrels and divisions, wouldn't it be refreshing to find a place of genuine community and love? Dr. Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 1:10, where Paul makes his passionate appeal for church unity. He breaks down Paul's four-part charge: submitting to Christ's authority, speaking with biblical vocabulary, ending divisive schisms…

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Matthew 11:29 7:15

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Thursday, 17 July 2025 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 “Lift My yoke upon you, and you learn from Me, for benignant I am, and lowly of heart, and you will find rest – your souls” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus said to those around Him, “You come to…

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: What's Right About the Church? 24:00

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It's easy to focus on everything wrong with the church, but Paul chose a different approach when writing to the struggling Corinthians. In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores Paul's strategy of beginning with what's right about the church—emphasizing that believers are recipients of grace, enriched by Christ in speech and knowledge, and secured…

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Matthew 11:28 8:51

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Wednesday, 16 July 2025 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 “You come to Me, all those laboring and having been encumbered, and I, I will give rest to you” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the intimate connection of knowing the Father and the Son, and that knowing the Father can only…

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Welcome to the Church in a Pagan World 24:00

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Churches today, like the Corinthian church, often struggle with the tension between engaging their culture and being transformed by it. In this compelling episode, Dr. John Neufeld takes listeners into Paul's letter to the Corinthians, a church that had gradually adopted the pagan culture around them rather than following Christ's way of life. The …

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Matthew 11:27 10:16

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Tuesday, 15 July 2025 All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. Matthew 11:27 “All, it was delivered to Me by My Father. And none, he knows the Son if not the Father, nor any he knows the Father if no…

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The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Corinth or Canada? 24:00

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What do ancient Corinth and modern Canada have in common? More than you might think. In this opening message of a 4-week series on 1 Corinthians, Dr. John Neufeld explores the parallels between Paul's ministry in pagan Corinth and the challenges facing Canadian Christians today. As Dr. Neufeld unpacks the historical context of this busy Roman city,…

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Matthew 11:26 4:16

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Monday, 14 July 2025 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. Matthew 11:26 “Yes, Father, for thus it was satisfaction before You” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus acknowledged the Father’s plan concerning the reception of His revelation to the people. It is hidden from the wise and sagacious, and yet it is revealed to infants. Becau…

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Matthew 11:25 7:43

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Sunday, 13 July 2025 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Matthew 11:25 “In that time, Jesus answering, He said, ‘I acknowledge You, Father, Lord “the heaven and the earth” that You hid these from wise and sa…

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Matthew 11:24 5:10

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Saturday, 12 July 2025 But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.” Matthew 11:24 “Moreover, I say to you that it will be sufferable – land Sodom – in Judgment Day than you” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted that if the miracles done in Sodom had been done in Capernaum, it would…

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Rhyme Time 22:13

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Fun stories about real kids like you whose parents help them learn how to do things God’s Way! “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when …

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Accountable Kings 24:00

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Throughout history, kings have wielded absolute power, but God's design for Israel's monarchy was radically different. Dr. John examines Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and God's requirements for Israel's kings - they must be chosen by God and not acquire many horses or wives. Most importantly, kings must write out and study God's law daily to remain under Go…

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Matthew 11:23 7:06

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Friday, 11 July 2025 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. Matthew 11:23 “And you, Capernaum, the ‘until heaven you having been elevated,’ until Hades, you will be descended. For if in Sodom they occu…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Insisting on Justice 24:00

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The health of any nation depends on its leadership and how laws are created and maintained. Dr. John examines Deuteronomy 17:8-13 and God's design for justice in ancient Israel, tracing how Moses established a multi-tiered court system following advice from Jethro, and connecting these principles to New Testament teaching about authority, submissio…

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Matthew 11:22 5:55

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Thursday, 10 July 2025 But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. Matthew 11:22 “Moreover, I say to you, it will be sufferable – Tyre and Sidon – in Judgment Day than you” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus rebuked the cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida, noting that if the miracles done in them…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Practicing Justice 24:00

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Real justice starts with knowing right from wrong. In this message, Dr. John looks at God's laws for Israel in Deuteronomy 16-17, showing why God demanded exclusive worship from His chosen people. He explains why mixing other beliefs with faith in God is dangerous, why we should give God our best, and how honoring God is the foundation for a just s…

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Matthew 11:21 7:51

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Wednesday, 9 July 2025 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 11:21 “Woe, you, Chorazin! Woe, you, Bethsaida! For if in Tyre and Sidon, they occurred – the miracles, those done in you – if in sackc…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Celebrating Holy Days 24:00

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We were created to celebrate, be joyful, and remember God's grace. In this episode, Dr. John examines the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) and the Feast of Booths from Deuteronomy 16:9-20. He shows how these celebrations of harvest and wilderness wanderings find their fulfillment in the New Testament through the Spirit's outpouring and God's gathering of…

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Matthew 11:20 6:46

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Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: Matthew 11:20 “Then He began to defame the cities in which they occurred – the most of His miracles – because they reconsidered not” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus referred to His conduct, having come eating and …

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Celebrating Passover 24:00

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A culture without grand moments of celebration will eventually cease to exist. In this episode, Dr. John explores the celebration of Passover from Deuteronomy 16:1-8, showing how this foundational festival commemorated Israel's deliverance from Egyptian slavery through the blood of the lamb. He draws powerful parallels between the ancient Passover …

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Matthew 11:19 7:44

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Monday, 7 July 2025 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.” Matthew 11:19 “He came, the Son of Man, eating and drinking, and they say, ‘You behold! A man, a glutton, and a winebibber! A friend of taxmen and sinners!’ …

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Matthew 11:18 4:33

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Sunday, 6 July 2025 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ Matthew 11:18 “For, he came, John, neither eating, neither drinking, and they say he has a demon!” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus gave an example of what “this generation” is like, saying, “We piped to you and not you danced. We bewailed to you and no…

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Matthew 11:17 5:31

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Saturday, 5 July 2025 and saying: ‘We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not lament.’ Matthew 11:17 “...and they say, ‘We piped to you and not you danced. We bewailed to you and not you breast-beat’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus began a description of those He calls “this generation,” equating them…

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Jesus N Me Clubhouse with KC & Friends 22: Jesus Helps Me Love Others 25:03

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KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God’s Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan who showed his love for others by helping someone who didn’t love him first. Kids learn that God wants …

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Dealing With Bondservants 24:00

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How does faith show up in the way we treat those who work for us? In this episode, Dr. John looks at Deuteronomy 15:12-23 and God's laws about Hebrew servants, showing how ancient Israel's approach was meant to help people rather than hurt them. He explores how employers and employees can respect each other, the importance of fair pay, and how our …

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Matthew 11:16 8:44

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Friday, 4 July 2025 “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, Matthew 11:16 “And to what I will liken this generation? It is like children in markets, sitting and addressing their companions” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus declared that he who has ears to hear sh…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Practicing Rest and Mercy 24:00

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What would a society look like if no one lived in perpetual debt or poverty? In this episode, Dr. John explores Deuteronomy 15:1-11 and God's revolutionary Sabbatical year law that required the release of debts every seven years in ancient Israel. He discusses how this divine system was designed to prevent perpetual poverty while challenging listen…

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Matthew 11:15 7:56

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Thursday, 3 July 2025 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! Matthew 11:15 “The ‘having ears to hear,’ let him hear” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus made a pronouncement that was not to be dismissed or casually heard and then forgotten. Rather, the very state of Israel, both the nation and each individual, would be affected by His words, which w…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Living With Money 24:00

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Money — we can't live without it, yet many bristle when the church talks about it. Dr. John examines Moses' teachings on tithing and discovers that God's financial principles aren't about taking from us, but teaching us to fear and trust Him. From joyful celebrations of God's provision to caring for the poor, Dr. John explores how proportional, sys…

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Matthew 11:14 8:16

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Wednesday, 2 July 2025 And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come. Matthew 11:14 “And if you incline to receive, he, he is Elijah, the ‘being about to come.’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus said, “For all the prophets and the law, until John, they prophesied.” He next says, still speaking of John, “And if you incline to r…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Avoiding Detestable Practices 24:00

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In a world where Christians often look indistinguishable from their neighbors, what does it mean to be truly set apart for God? Dr. John examines how God called ancient Israel to be distinctly different through funeral practices and dietary laws. While we're not bound by these Old Testament civic laws, the principle remains: we're called to reach t…

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Matthew 11:13 7:27

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Tuesday, 1 July 2025 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. Matthew 11:13 “For all the prophets and the law, until John, they prophesied” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus told those with Him, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens, it is forced, and forcers, they seize it.” Now, He continues,…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Love for God Over All 24:00

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What happens when those closest to us lead us away from God? Dr. John examines Deuteronomy 13:6-18, exploring the difficult truth that our love for God must surpass even our deepest family bonds and national loyalties. He explains how Moses warned Israel about idolatry spreading through intimate relationships and entire communities, demanding unwav…

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Matthew 11:12 6:32

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Monday, 30 June 2025 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12 “And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens, it is forced, and forcers, they seize it” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted the greatness of John among huma…

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Matthew 11:11 7:30

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Sunday, 29 June 2025 Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11 “Amen! I say to you, not he has risen in ‘born of women’ greater than John the Baptist, but the least in the kingdom of the heavens, he is great…

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Matthew 11:10 6:10

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Saturday, 28 June 2025 For this is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ Matthew 11:10 “For this, he is about whom it has been written, ‘Behold, I, I send My messenger before Your face, who, he will prepare Your way before you’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus told the peo…

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Comic-Combo 16:36

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This episode is a combination of several stories. You can learn more about salvation, sharing your faith and being strong in God’s Word with these comic book, cartoon families! Here’s a clue about one of the stories: “Wherever evil raises its ugly head, there is a beacon of hope for mankind. There is one family willing to stand and fight, restoring…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Who Speaks for God? 24:00

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When culture demands compromise and voices claim to speak for God, how do we know who to trust? In this episode, Dr. John explores Deuteronomy 12:29-13:5, warning against the church's temptation to adopt cultural trends over biblical truth. He explains how to identify false prophets by testing their teachings against Scripture, concluding that Scri…

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Matthew 11:9 7:08

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Friday, 27 June 2025 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. Matthew 11:9 “But what you went out to see? A prophet? Yes! I say to you and superabounding a prophet” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted that those wearing the fines, they are in the king’s houses. He continues referring to John by ask…

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Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Eating and Drinking to the Glory of God 24:00

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In our culture of food allergies, specialized diets, and endless nutritional concerns, it's easy to forget that every meal is meant to be an act of worship. Dr. John examines Deuteronomy 12 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 to show how Israel's transition from wilderness manna to abundant dining teaches us about God's provision, sacrifice, and gratitude. A p…

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Matthew 11:8 6:55

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. Matthew 11:8 “But what you went out to see? A man having been enrobed in fine cloaks? You behold! Those wearing the fines, they are in the kings’ houses” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus asked the crowd…

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