In this episode we talk about how the Bible is a means to the end of knowing Jesus more intimately, and we look at one specific practice we can do to approach the Scriptures this way.

NET footnote on Psalm 23:6 and the word "follow" (or "pursue"): "The use of רָדַף (radaf, “pursue, chase”) with טוֹב וָחֶסֶד (tov vakhesed, “goodness and faithfulness”) as subject is ironic. This is the only place in the entire OT where either of these nouns appears as the subject of this verb רָדַף (radaf, “pursue”). This verb is often used to describe the hostile actions of enemies. One might expect the psalmist’s enemies (see v. 5) to chase him, but ironically God’s “goodness and faithfulness” (which are personified and stand by metonymy for God himself) pursue him instead. The word “pursue” is used outside of its normal context in an ironic manner and creates a unique, but pleasant word picture of God’s favor (or a kind God) “chasing down” the one whom he loves."

Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 15:8
John 17:3
John 6:63
Psalm 127:1
Psalm 27:8
Matthew 11:28
Psalm 138:3
Psalm 9:1-2
Psalm 8:3-4
Psalm 1:2-3
Psalm 18:28-29
Psalm 51:10
Psalm 30:11-12
Psalm 13:1-6
Psalm 10:1
Psalm 27:10
Psalm 7:1-2
Psalm 46:1-3
Psalm 147:10-11
Psalm 143:7-12
Psalm 63:1-4, 8
Psalm 139:1-16
Psalm 23

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
I said the guy who disciples me had me write on the front cover, "I read this book to know Jesus more." I meant to say "in the front cover".

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In this episode we talk about a horrific practice that took place in the history of the Hebrew people and the implications it has on us and our societies today. I would encourage anyone listening to not stop this episode halfway through, but listen all the way to completion.

Scriptures referenced:
Jeremiah 7:30-34
Jeremiah 22:8-9
2 Chronicles 28:1-5
2 Chronicles 33:1-9
Deuteronomy 12:29-32
Deuteronomy 18:9-14
Jeremiah 32:31-35
Jeremiah 19:4-6
Psalm 139:13-16
Jeremiah 1:4-5
Galatians 1:15a
Daniel 4:34-35
Daniel 4:32
Matthew 6:10
Luke 6:46
Proverbs 31:8-9
Matthew 11:28-30
2 Chronicles 33:10-13
Psalm 107:10-16
Luke 6:26

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In this episode we talk about how the enemy seeks to disrupt and distract us but how we are ultimately responsible.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom
Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel

Quote by Dr. Tim Mackie: "Anytime an idea enters our minds, we have the choice about whether to entertain it, meditate on it…or you can drive it out, stomp on it, to, like, be done with that thought."

Scriptures referenced:
Ephesians 1:18a
Genesis 3:15
Romans 16:20
1 Peter 5:8
James 4:7
1 Corinthians 10:13
Genesis 3:1-6
Genesis 1:26-28
Acts 4:32-5:6
Matthew 26:14-16, 24-25
Luke 22:3-6
John 13:27-30
John 1:4-5
John 8:12
John 6:70-71
John 12:1-8
John 13:2
1 Samuel 24
Genesis 4:3-8
Romans 6:11-18
Luke 4:13
Matthew 4:1-11
Hebrews 4:15
Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28
Proverbs 4:18
Ephesians 6:17
Galatians 5:22-23
Proverbs 24:10

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In this episode we look at the importance of not taking credit for what the Lord has done, but rather giving Him the glory.

Other episodes mentioned in this one:
Episode 4: Brief overview of the Old Testament

Scriptures referenced:
Jeremiah 22:8-9
Daniel 1:6-7
Daniel 4:4-37
Romans 3:23
Jonah 3:4-10
Matthew 28:18
Philippians 2:10-11
Deuteronomy 8:3, 11-18
Matthew 5:3
Romans 6:23b
John 15:2
Galatians 5:22-23
Philippians 2:12-13
Luke 14:11
Matthew 23:12
James 4:6
1 Peter 5:5
Proverbs 3:34
Proverbs 18:12
Matthew 18:1-4
James 4:10
Hebrews 5:12
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Jeremiah 9:23-24

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In this episode we talk about an important aspect of the Christian life that we should be engaged in each and every day.

Other episodes mentioned in this one:
Episode 93: Truths from Ruth
Episode 94: Is anything too hard for the Lord?

Scriptures referenced:
1 Samuel 30:1-6
Romans 12:2
Matthew 6:33
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 42:11
Proverbs 18:21
John 10:10
John 14:18
Hebrews 13:5
Romans 8:38-39
Romans 8:31
Romans 8:1
Philippians 4:13
1 Corinthians 10:13
Psalm 55:22
Ephesians 4:29
Ephesians 6:16
Matthew 4:1-11
Luke 4:13
Galatians 6:2
Ruth 2:15-17
John 14:16-17
Matthew 11:30
Romans 12:21
Proverbs 4:18
Psalm 23:6
Psalm 139:5

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Today we look at a crucial principle from the life of Abraham that we should all seek to emulate.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 66: Isaacs or Ishmaels?
Episode 24: The Gospel
Episode 7: Meditating on the Scriptures, Part 1
Episode 91: Hupomenō

Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 15:1-6
Genesis 17:1-7
Genesis 12:4
Genesis 18:10-15
Genesis 21:1-3, 6
Proverbs 13:12
Romans 4:18-25
Psalm 23:6a
Romans 12:1-2
John 3:16
John 1:11-13
Matthew 8:5-13
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 15:7-9
Matthew 4:4
Psalm 1:1-3
2 Timothy 2:7
Hebrews 13:5
Psalm 27:13-14
James 1:2-4
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Matthew 11:28

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In this episode we do a brief overview of Ruth and draw out three truths.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel
Episode 31: "Until I went into the sanctuary of God"

Quotes used in this episode:

NET footnote from Matthew 22:24: "The brother of a man who died without a son had an obligation to marry his brother’s widow. This served several purposes: It provided for the widow in a society where a widow with no children to care for her would be reduced to begging, and it preserved the name of the deceased, who would be regarded as the legal father of the first son produced from that marriage."

NET footnote from Ruth 2:3: "The text is written from Ruth’s limited perspective. As far as she was concerned, she randomly picked a spot in the field. But God was providentially at work and led her to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who, as a near relative of Elimelech, was a potential benefactor."

"God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them" (Pastor John Piper).

"This is a BIG message in a SHORT story. It shows how God is constructing his grand story out of the small, seemingly inconsequential stories of everyday people. This little story is intentionally framed at the beginning and end by the larger storyline of the Bible. Ruth shows how God is at work in the day to day activities of average people. All the characters face life’s normal challenges (death, moving, lack of financial resources, familial responsibilities, etc.) and find God is weaving a story of redemption out of all the details. The Book of Ruth encourages us to view our day-to-day lives as part of God’s bigger plan for our lives and world" (The Bible Project).

"The characters talk about God a few times, but the narrator hardly ever mentions God explicitly doing anything in the story. This is its subtle brilliance because God's providence is at work behind every scene, weaving together the lives of the characters" (The Bible Project).

"Endurance is faith expressed over time" (Pastor J. D. Greear).

Scriptures referenced:
Ruth 1:1-5
Ruth 1:15-18
Ruth 2:1-17
Leviticus 19:9

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In this episode we talk about potential idols in our lives and what to do about them.

Here is the prayer I encouraged you to pray: "Lord, is my heart blameless and whole towards You, or are there rivals to you in my heart?"

Scriptures referenced:
2 Chronicles 16:9a-b
1 Kings 11:1-4
2 Corinthians 6:14
1 Corinthians 7:16
Psalm 86:11-12
Psalm 127:1
Proverbs 27:6
Proverbs 27:17
Matthew 6:1-18
Luke 6:46
Psalm 135:15-18
Exodus 20:3-6
Exodus 32
1 Kings 18:21
John 16:12-13
Psalm 51:2
Psalm 51:7
Psalm 51:10
Psalm 32:5
1 John 1:9
2 Corinthians 12:9
Philippians 4:13
John 15:5
James 5:16
James 4:6
Matthew 23:12
Proverbs 12:15
1 John 5:21
Matthew 11:28-30

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In this episode we discuss the crucial role that steadfastness/endurance plays in the life of a believer.

For those of you who are interested, here are some links regarding the Greek words I referenced in this episode:

Hupomenō (Source 1)

Hupomenō (Source 2)

Hupomoné (Source 1)

Hupomoné (Source 2)

Scriptures used:

John 15:4
Romans 8:28
Galatians 5:22-23
James 5:11
Job 16:7-17
Job 19:6-12
Job 16:20
Job 19:25-27
Job 1:11, 22
Job 2:5, 9-10
Job 42:7-8
Lamentations 3:31-33
Colossians 1:9-12
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Galatians 2:20
Hebrews 12:1-2
James 1:2-4
1 Peter 1:14-16
1 Peter 2:1
1 Peter 2:11
1 Peter 2:16
Matthew 5:13-16
1 Peter 2:12
1 Peter 3:13-16
Matthew 11:28-30

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
When quoting Galatians 2:20, I accidentally left out a phrase. Here is the verse verbatim: "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me"
At one point I paraphrased Romans 8:28. Here is the verse verbatim: "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 fact that we will experience opposition if we are actively following Jesus and sharing the Gospel.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel
Episode 86: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few

Scriptures referenced:
Luke 11:14-23
John 3:16-21
John 14:6
John 8:12
Matthew 5:14
John 15:18-20
2 Timothy 3:12
Ephesians 2:1-10
Luke 6:22-23, 26
1 Peter 4:12-16
John 1:14
2 Peter 3:9
Ezekiel 18:32

**CORRECTIONS**
The first time I read 1 Peter 4:14 I accidentally said "sake" instead of "name". Here is the verse: "If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."

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In this episode we talk about how God gives us wisdom when we need it.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

Scriptures used:
1 Samuel 10:8
1 Samuel 13:1-14
Esther 9:1-2
2 Peter 1:3-4
Psalm 56:3-4
Romans 12:2
James 1:5-8
Matthew 6:34
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 27:1
John 5:17
Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 27:14

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

When I read 1 Samuel 13:13, I forgot to read the word "forever". Here is the verse verbatim: "And Samuel said to Saul, 'You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.'"
When quoting Romans 12:2 I paraphrased it. Here is the exact quote: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

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