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 19:9-10
Leviticus 23:22
Deuteronomy 24:19-22
Ruth 2:20-23
Ruth 3:1-13
Deuteronomy 25:5-10
Matthew 22:23-33
Ruth 3:16-18

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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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In this episode we talk about being zealous for the Lord.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 86: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few

Episode 87: Guard your hope

Greek words referenced:

Spoudé (G4710)

Zeó (G2204) (source 1)

Zeó (G2204) (source 2)

Zelos (G2205)

Zélótés (G2207)

Scriptures referenced:
Romans 12:11
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Matthew 22:37-40
John 14:15
1 Corinthians 3:6
Acts 18:24-28
2 Peter 3:18
John 2:13-17
Titus 2:11-14
Acts 6-7
Exodus 18
Matthew 26:59-61
Luke 23:34, 46
Romans 8:9
John 15:4-5
John 4:31-34
Ephesians 5:18
Ephesians 4:30
Hebrews 13:5
Romans 8:38-39
Psalm 66:18
Luke 19:10

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

When I said "Deuteronomy 4" the correct passage was actually Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

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In this episode we talk about the crucial importance of walking in biblical hope.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel
Episode 82: Do not despise the time in between
Episode 86: The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few

Scriptures referenced:
Job 23:8-9
Job 30:26
Job 42:5
1 Peter 5:7
Philippians 4:7
Psalm 55:22
Proverbs 12:25
Proverbs 13:12
Psalm 39:7
Psalm 42:11
Jeremiah 22:8-9
Lamentations 1:3
Lamentations 3:1-24
Romans 8:31, 33-34, 38-39
Revelation 21:4
1 Peter 1:3-5, 13
Titus 2:13
Titus 3:4-7
Psalm 27:13-14
Psalm 34:4-6
Psalm 107:6
Matthew 7:7-11
Mark 11:24-25
2 Corinthians 12:8-9
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Romans 15:13
Romans 8:28

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In this episode we discuss the vital importance of sharing the Gospel, and we ask ourselves some difficult questions about our sharing Jesus habits.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 21: "I never knew you"
Episode 24: The Gospel

Access resources to aid in telling others about Jesus

I mentioned videos from the recent sharing Jesus workshop that we did at Mentoring Men for the Master. I will include the links to those below for any who are interested. (Please note that many of the videos are shorter because we provided additional time those weeks for the small groups to practice and discuss sharing the Gospel.)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Scriptures referenced:
John 4:1-42
John 6:35
John 7:37-39
Isaiah 55:1-2
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 5:6
Luke 19:10
Matthew 9:35-38
John 14:6
Matthew 28:18-20
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
John 3:16-18
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Romans 5:8
Romans 10:9, 13
Ephesians 2:8-9
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 8:1
2 Corinthians 5:17
John 17:3
Matthew 7:21-23
1 John 3:4-6
1 John 2:1-6
John 15:18-20
2 Timothy 3:12
John 7:17
2 Peter 3:9

**CORRECTIONS*
At one point when quoting John 4:35, I accidentally omitted part of the verse. The other times I read it, I read that part correctly. However, here is the verse: "Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest."
When I said, "Seeking out people; saving people; restoring people to relationship with God; forgiving our sins" I was referring to what Jesus does. I was not implying that we ourselves can save people, restore them to relationship with God, or forgive their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus works through us.
I paraphrased John 7:17. Here is the exact quote: "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my

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In this episode we take a look at Romans 6 and how to walk in freedom from sin.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom
Episode 83: The lie of anxiety and the grace for today

Scriptures referenced:
Romans 5:20-21
Romans 6:1-23
Colossians 2:11-12
Matthew 28:18-20
2 Corinthians 5:17
Genesis 4:6-7
Galatians 5:22-23
Romans 12:2
Proverbs 29:25
Proverbs 27:6
2 Peter 1:3-4
Philippians 2:12
Ephesians 4:22-24
Titus 2:11-14
Genesis 3:1-6
Philippians 4:13
John 15:5
Hebrews 13:5
Romans 8:38-39
Galatians 2:21
Proverbs 14:12
Philippians 4:6-9
2 Timothy 2:20-21
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 6:12
Matthew 6:11
Matthew 6:34
Psalm 68:19
Galatians 5:16

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
One of the times I read Romans 6:6 I accidentally said that our old self was crucified "in" him. The text says our old self was crucified "with" him. The other times I read it I said it correctly.

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