Best Gary Livengood Podcasts (2025)

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Isaiah | Lesson 30: Fear Tactics of the Enemy, Part 2 32:00

23d ago32:00

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Isaiah 36:14-22 The representative of the Assyrian army continues to taunt and frighten the Jews and demean both King Hezekiah and the Lord God! We note several biblical responses to practice in light of such circumstances, which, although spoken from human sources, clearly originate with Satan. The Exegete is a biblical teaching podcast that walks…

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Isaiah | Lesson 29: Fear Tactics of the Enemy, Part 1 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Isaiah 36:1-17 The Assyrians, the world power at that time, are threatening the nation of Judah and the city of Jerusalem. The Assyrian army had defeated every enemy they had faced. Their spokesman is outside the walls of Jerusalem warning the Jews that they cannot possibly hope to escape the disaster they face- and the Jewish God cannot protect th…

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Isaiah | Lesson 28: The Miracles of the Millennium 35:00

1M ago35:00

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Isaiah 35:6-10 When Christ returns at the Second Coming, the earth will be rejuvenated by the Lord to its Edenic state. Holiness will flood the earth. There will be safety, security, peace, and unmitigated joy. Jesus will reign over the entire earth and His redeemed people will live in perfect glorified bodies. The Exegete is a biblical teaching po…

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Isaiah | Lesson 27: Do Not Be Anxious, The Lord is Coming! 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Isaiah 35:4-6 Isaiah gives instruction to God’s people who may be anxious about the events and fearful developments in this world. He assures us with five statements of encouragement and instruction. Isaiah also prophesies four aspects of Messiah’s ministry to those who are suffering in this world. We see that the New Testament gives very exacting …

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Isaiah | Lesson 26: End-Times Blessings for God’s People 32:00

3M ago32:00

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Isaiah 35:1-3 The entirety of Isaiah chapter thirty-five is about God’s blessings on His people concerning the Second Coming of Christ as well as the millennial reign of Christ on earth. Specific blessings on Israel that are prophesied here (as well as in other passages we cite) began to fulfilled in 1948. God continues to bring these to pass as is…

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Isaiah | Lesson 25: The Results of Judgment 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Isaiah 34:8-17 Isaiah tells of the specific fearful manifestations of God’s wrath on the world. The nation of Edom, an Old Testament enemy of Israel, is used an as example of both an historic in-time judgment that, per prophecy, never recovered, as well as a symbol of the mind-blowing extent of the worldwide destruction. Isaiah tells of a place whe…

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Isaiah | Lesson 24: God’s End-Times Judgment on all Nations. 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Isaiah 34:1-7 The Lord’s wrath, indignation, and judgment are poured out on all the nations and armies of the world, except Israel. This prophecy is clearly in a Second Coming of Christ context with clear ties to prophetic passages in the book of Revelation. The graphic description of this judgment reveals God’s anger as well as the warning for Isa…

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Isaiah | Lesson 23: The City of Destruction Versus the Desire of the Righteous. 33:00

4M ago33:00

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Isaiah 26:5-10 Isaiah gives us a general description of the cities on which God brings judgment. These cities are marked by idolatry (crass or otherwise), greed, materialism, oppression, wickedness, violence, and pride, among other sins. The inhabitants of the wicked cities may think themselves unassailable, but God is all-powerful and unstoppable …

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Isaiah | Lesson 22: The City of God 34:00

4M ago34:00

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Isaiah 26:1-4 In the City God in the future, when Jesus is reigning on earth, only the righteous will be able to enter. God's people will enjoy perfect peace, absolute security, and the close presence of God "our everlasting rock." The qualifiers are that those who would enter the City of God must be righteous and faithful, steadfast of mind and tr…

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Isaiah | Lesson 21: Satan's Five-Prong Defiance of God 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Isaiah 14:13-19 In this lesson we look directly at Satan's five defiant statements of "I will." These are directed in rebellion at God's authority and sovereignty, and they lead to the devil's downfall. This rebellion results in Satan being cast out of heaven and ultimately results in his eternal doom in the Lake of Fire. This speaks to our wise wi…

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Isaiah | Lesson 20: Satan's Future Fall Into Sheol 33:30

5M ago33:30

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Isaiah 14:9-12 After the return of Jesus Christ, Satan will be thrown into Sheol/Hades in defeat, possibly indicating here the millennial (1,000 year) imprisonment of the devil. Those already in Sheol will be amazed and stunned, but not fearful, at his presence there. We look at some practical implications NOW in this life on earth for believers at…

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Isaiah | Lesson 19: The Story of Lucifer 28:00

6M ago28:00

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Isaiah 14:1-8 Isaiah begins chapter fourteen with a prophecy of a still-future time of prosperity and peace for Israel; probably a millennial reference. The prophet then addresses the King of Babylon, who is a symbol of Satan. The extent of the power and influence of this evil king, as well as future circumstances in a place of punishment, show tha…

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Isaiah | Lesson 18: The Prescription of Messiah 34:00

6M ago34:00

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Isaiah 11:11-16 The recovery of Israel to the Promised Land, “the second time,” initiates the rolling out of end-times events. God brings the Jews home from all over the world. Israel will no longer be a divided nation, but a unified people- as they indeed are today! The Lord will give Israel stunning victories over their enemies and ultimately the…

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Isaiah | Lesson 17: The Presiding of the Messiah 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Isaiah 11:6-10 Jesus will return in wrath and judgment, but His thousand-year reign on earth brings the phenomenal Edenic rejuvenation of the world. The very nature of animals is changed to peace and tranquility that has not been present since the Garden of Eden. Unlike the six-thousand years of human history, in the Millennium the earth will be fu…

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Isaiah | Lesson 16: The Seven-Fold Blessing of the Spirit on Messiah 28:04

7M ago28:04

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Isaiah 11:2-5 The Holy Spirit will rest on the prophesied Messiah in a seven-fold sense. There is a permanence in the residing of the Spirit on Messiah. Out of that presence of the Holy Spirit come wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge of the whole will of God, and the reverent love and respect to fully carry out the will of God the F…

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Isaiah | Lesson 15: The Coming Messiah is Revealed 28:19

7M ago28:19

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Isaiah 11:1-2 We briefly look at prophetic passages in Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6-7. Those two passages speak of Messiah’s name, His origin, His divinity, and the fulness of His greatness. In chapter 11, we begin to see the prophetic description of Messiah as a person. This continues through verse five. Messiah’s human origins are seen as well as the full…

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Isaiah | Lesson 14: God Calls, Isaiah Complies 30:00

8M ago30:00

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Isaiah 6:8-13 In a classic and iconic scriptural passage, God (actually the whole Trinity is speaking) asks, “who will go for Us?” Isaiah’s willing response of obedience is a powerful example to all believers! Specifically here, we recognize that God sends ALL of us to represent Him in this world. The question is not, “Am I sent?” The question is, …

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Isaiah | Lesson 13: The Redeemed and Reached 32:21

8M ago32:21

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Isaiah 6: 6-8Isaiah experiences God’s forgiveness and redemption on a profound level. We note that the Lord did not skip the matter of sin in his call to Isaiah! He also met Isaiah at his point of greatest need. Immediately then, the Lord calls Isaiah to serve Him. We take a look at the question of what Jesus said about starting to follow Him. The …

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Isaiah | Lesson 12: In The Presence of God’s Holiness, Isaiah is “Ruined.” 30:29

8M ago30:29

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Isaiah 6: 3-7The Seraphim thunderously proclaim that the whole earth is full of God’s glory, but Isaiah becomes painfully aware of his own uncleanness, his own sin. God provides the atoning work for Isaiah’s guilt. As with all humanity for all of history, an awareness of our sin and our desperate need of redemption is a necessity. This must precede…

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Isaiah | Lesson 11: Isaiah’s Vision of God. 33:18

8M ago33:18

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Chapter six contains one of the greatest visions of the living God in all of Scripture. God’s message to Isaiah, and to us, assures us that God is on the throne. He is king, He is lofty, He is exalted. His angels here, known as Seraphim, each with six wings, cry out endlessly that God is holy. The emphasis on His holiness reveals that there is no a…

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Isaiah | Lesson 10: The Results of God’s Visitation. 28:47

8M ago28:47

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Isaiah 2:17-22 Specific results are given by Isaiah in regard to God’s visitation; some positive and good, but some of a very judgmental nature against human evil. This passage has a very far-reaching view, seeming to extend all the way to the end-times. Some of the phrases that Isaiah prophetically states here are clearly seen in the book of the R…

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Isaiah | Lesson 9: The Wrathful Results of Sin 31:16

9M ago31:16

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Isaiah begins to address the punishment of the sins seen in verses 6-8, but he quickly transitions to the Lord’s day of reckoning in the end-times. Verses 12-22 give a prophetic view of the “Eventual.” In chapter two we have seen the Ideal, the Actual, and now the Eventual. This section warns of God’s wrath around the time of the return of Jesus Ch…

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Isaiah | Lesson 8: The Actual Circumstances of Isaiah’s’ Era 34:15

9M ago34:15

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Isaiah 2:1-3In this session we begin chapter two which consists of three sections; the “ideal” (verses 1-4), the “actual” (verses 5-11), and the “eventual” (verses 12-22). Each section deals with a period of time. Verses 1-4 are about the 1,000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Unlike any period of earthly history, believers (whether …

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Isaiah | Lesson 7: The Glorious Millennium 30:47

9M ago30:47

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Isaiah 2:1-3 In this session we begin chapter two which consists of three sections; the “ideal” (verses 1-4), the “actual” (verses 5-11), and the “eventual” (verses 12-22). Each section deals with a period of time. Verses 1-4 are about the 1,000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Unlike any period of earthly history, believers (whether…

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Isaiah | Lesson 6: Two Purposes of Judgment 28:45

10M ago28:45

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Isaiah 1:16-20 Continuing in unbelief, rebellion, and hypocrisy will result in disaster for Israel. Their enemy will be enabled by God’s own hand! We see two reasons for judgment. One is simply putting an end to a vile and wicked who have forever turned away from any interest in repentance. The other reason is for disciplinary purposes. God desires…

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Isaiah | Lesson 5: The Solution to the Sanctimonious 33:24

10M ago33:24

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Isaiah 1:16-19 Because of the people’s hypocritical and empty practice of the actually God-ordained rituals, the Lord gives nine practices that would represent to Him real repentance and true good works, making the rituals practices meaningful and sincere. Isaiah tells the people that although their sins are as “scarlet,” with true faith repentance…

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Isaiah | Lesson 4: Sanctimonious Hypocrisy 29:34

10M ago29:34

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Isaiah 1:11-15 Isaiah describes five ritual practices that the Jews were performing that God had commanded them to do in the Law. Unfortunately, their hearts were so darkened and so far from the Lord that God actually says He hates their rituals. The Lord even says that He will refuse to hear their prayers because of their extreme hypocrisy. The Ex…

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Isaiah | Lesson 3: Four-Fold Judgment Pending 32:06

10M ago32:06

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Isaiah 1:7-10 We begin this session with a brief discussion on four types of prophecy: prolepsis, futurism, the telescoping technique, and the issue of multiple fulfillments. The LORD God gives a four-fold description of the devastating judgment coming on Israel, the north kingdom. There is also a warning to Judah, the south kingdom, about their fr…

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Isaiah | Lession 2: Warning of Judgment Against Israel 34:06

11M ago34:06

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Isaiah 1:1-6 The LORD God begins to warn the Jewish people, the north kingdom of Israel in particular, about coming judgment. The description of Israel acknowledges the depth of their rebellion against God as well as numerous specific sins of a very dark nature. Isaiah compares Israel to a desperately sick human body. We look at the prophetic techn…

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Isaiah | Lesson 1: Historical Context of the Book of Isaiah 32:42

11M ago32:42

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Isaiah 1:1 We begin our study in selected chapters of Isaiah by looking at historical events in the Old Testament, starting at creation. How and when did the kingdom of Israel split into two nations? Why were kings reigning in both Jewish nations when that was not God’s intention for their government? What was the spiritual condition of both Judah …

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Colossians | Lesson 32: Essentials of Biblical Prayer 37:50

11M ago37:50

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We end our study in Colossians with this session. Paul gives specific “how-to” instruction about our prayers lives: be devoted, be alert, be thankful, be interceding. Paul asks for intercessory prayer for himself and his missionary work. This is a strong encouragement for us to pray for missionaries! Then Paul exhorts all believers to take advantag…

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Colossians | Lesson 31: Impartial Judgment and Biblical Management 29:59

11M ago29:59

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Paul includes a very strong warning statement at the end of chapter three about God’s judgment on those who do evil. For those outside of Jesus Christ the judgment is unavoidable, impartial, and consequential. Paul then goes on in chapter four to give the final “role” instruction. His teaching to “masters” (and all who are in similar authority posi…

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Colossians | Lesson 30: Essentials of Biblical Employment 29:04

12M ago29:04

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Paul moves on to instruction regarding the master-slave relationship. Even in this difficult reality Paul teaches on what the godly response is to be. We also note the application here to the employer-employee relationship. Additionally, Paul addresses the matter of, “whatever you do…” We look at five points related to that all-encompassing stateme…

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Colossians | Lesson 29: Essentials of Biblical Parenting 32:13

12M ago32:13

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Paul continues his instruction in the matter of the biblically-defined family. Children are to be obedient to parents. We note that the Scripture does not take this matter flippantly or lightly at all. Parents, perhaps especially fathers here, are to train their children up ultimately, first and foremost, to be disciples of Jesus. We look at some v…

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Colossians | Lesson 28: Essentials of A Biblical Marriage 32:12

1y ago32:12

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Paul begins his teaching on relationships, starting with the family. In this session we focus on the husband-wife relationship, that is, submission and headship. Paul notes that these roles are ordained by God. We recognize that the marriage roles are rooted in the unchangeable historical facts of creation. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…

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Colossians | Lesson 27: Essentials of the Christian's Walk 32:23

1y ago32:23

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Colossians 3:16-17 Paul gives us the several essentials of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The word of God, instruction from the Scripture, worship within the body of Christ, and being thankful to God. A combination of these practices in the Christian life enables believers to live as Paul instructs us in verse seventeen: do anything and everything…

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Colossians | Lesson 26: Essentials of Biblical Relationships 34:08

1y ago34:08

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Colossians 3:13-15 Paul mentions three essential relational components that must be practiced between Christians. First is the matter of forgiveness. We look at four crucial promises implied when we forgive someone. Second, Paul addresses the putting on love. This is agape love, the true biblical ideal. It is very important to understand this type …

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Colossians | Lesson 25: Five Qualities to "Put On" 34:09

1y ago34:09

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Colossians 3:12 Paul begins to sum up what the “renewal” and the putting on of the new self mean. He begins with three words that are foundational to the Christian faith: chosen, holy, and beloved. He then lists five matters of godly character that Christians are to strive for, to “put on.” We look at these five qualities in detail. Like and follow…

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Colossians | Lesson 24: Being Renewed 32:45

1y ago32:45

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Colossians 3:10-11 We look at the practical side of how we are able to be renewed, per Paul’s instruction. The renewal and what Paul calls “the true knowledge” is about making us like Christ, who created the new self in us. We consider the many means, some very difficult, that the Lord may use for this purpose. Paul uses four contrasting comparison…

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Colossians | Lesson 23: Five Things to Put Aside 33:07

1y ago33:07

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Colossians 3:8-10 Paul exhorts believers to put aside five more sin categories in verse eight. These five are linked together and have much to do with attitude and the tongue. They are extremely damaging to other people. He also addresses the problem of lying between believers. Paul again exhorts Christians in the matter of laying aside the old sel…

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Colossians | Lesson 22: The Cause of God's Wrath 36:23

1y ago36:23

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Paul specifically names five sins in verse five, of which at least four address the matter of sexual sin. The fifth, greed, he relates to idolatry. The seriousness of these iniquities is clear as Paul says that they bring the wrath of God on humanity. They are to have no place in a Christian’s life. We look at the question of what God’s wrath is. L…

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Colossians | Lesson 21: A Radical Approach to Sin 36:54

1y ago36:54

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Paul instructs us that our practice must parallel our position in Christ. He begins here, and continues throughout chapter three, to give the moral and ethical demands of the Christian life. His radical approach to dealing with sin in our lives includes what Paul terms “putting to death” the flesh in order to live holy lives. We look at a number of…

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Colossians | Lesson 20: Seeking the Things Above 32:31

1y ago32:31

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Paul begins to give practical instruction on godliness, emphasizing the seeking of heavenly things. He especially addresses the issue of setting our minds on right things, not on empty earthly matters. The reason for this practice is that, as believers, we have “died” to this world and we are now “hidden with Christ in God.” Like and follow us on..…

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Colossians | Lesson 19: The Danger of Aceticism 30:49

1y ago30:49

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Paul speaks to the third of three deadly doctrines, that of asceticism, or extreme unbiblical self-denial, a type of legalism. Paul says that this asceticism is strictly the teaching of men, but it can actually appear to be wise and holy. Christ’s death and resurrection and the grace of God has set us free from the supposed need to appease God with…

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Colossians | Lesson 18: The Danger of Angel Worship 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

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Paul addresses his readers about the second of three deadly doctrines in this section of chapter two. The problem at hand is that of angel worship which was being brought into the Colossians church. We look at six dangers of angel worship as well as several warnings about the characteristics of those who practice this type of idolatry. Like and fol…

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Colossians | Lesson 17: The Danger of Legalism 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

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Paul begins here in Colossians 2:16, and continues to the end of the chapter, to address three deadly doctrines of legalism, angel worship, asceticism. In this session we look at the dangerous and common problem of legalism. Paul mentions five areas of legalistic potential: food, drink, festivals, celebrations, and the Sabbath day. Like and follow …

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Colossians | Lesson 16: More Blessings "In Him" 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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Paul continues to address the four results of being made alive together with Christ. The third result is the canceling out of “certificate of debt” against us. The fourth result is that the debt is nailed to the cross. The power of the cross is seen in the disarming of the “rulers and authorities.” Paul says that it was by the cross of Christ that …

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Colossians | Lesson 15: The Blessings "In Him" 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

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Paul addresses our spiritual burial with Christ through the work of the cross and also our spiritual resurrection as a result of faith in Jesus. Although we were formerly spiritually dead, He made us alive together with Christ. Paul states the first two of four results of being made alive together with Him. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…

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Colossians | Lesson 14: Our Position in Christ 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

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Paul continues to emphasize our position in Christ. We are “made complete” in Him. We take a look at the practical implications of that statement. We are also circumcised spiritually in Him. This is a circumcision that sets us free from the otherwise necessary dominion of sin. Additionally, Paul, yet again, gives us another facet of Christ’s deity;…

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Colossians | Lesson 13: Willing Captives 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

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In this lesson Paul makes a strong and Irrefutable statement about the deity of Jesus Christ. Paul has talked previously about our willing captivity to Jesus Christ as opposed to being captives to Satan and the world. What does life look like as a willing captive to Jesus? Four points: bring every thought captive to Christ, follow the Master’s agen…

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