How do you usually remind yourself of something important?
God reminds us of essential truths He wants us to remember by repeating them—truths we often forget!
In this episode of Live the Bible, the Apostle Peter writes in 2 Peter 1 about three reminders that matter. These reminders are critical for our walk with God even today.
Healthy eating and exercise often find their way to our list of goals.
But what your about spiritual eating and exercise?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 2 Peter 1 and seven qualities the Lord tells us we need in order to succeed. In fact, all 7 are found in one passage.
Right now is a wonderful time to re-dedicate our lives to growing in our spiritual walk with Christ.
There’s a lion out to get you.
No, not a large feline. I’m talking about your greatest enemy—a spiritual foe whom the Apostle Peter likes to a ferocious beast who lurks and looks for a chance to lunge.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look in 1 Peter 5 at a subject so few people talk about today—and that includes so few Christians—the subject of Satan. The Bible clearly teaches he exists, that he is bent on our destruction, and most importantly, that we can stand strong against him.
Peter tells us how.
What’s your motive?
That simple question can help reboot our minds each day. Here’s why.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 5 as it challenges us to preview our actions through the filter of our motives.
This one question, more than any, can help reframe our thinking and set us on a path of success for the day.
You are struggling. In fact, you struggle often, don’t you?
Me too. Struggle is baked into our Christian lives.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 4 and the best way to struggle. (Hint: Jesus modeled it perfectly.)
If we're going to struggle, we might as well do it the best way. Jesus shows us how.
The Bible serves as our portal through time.
It not only tells us about the past (which isn’t that hard), but it also tells us about the future—all the way to the end. Even better? It tells us why it matters.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 4 where Peter tells us that the end is near—and what we can do before Jesus comes.
You want a victorious Christian life.
But it ain't easy.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the tools God has provided us to have a victorious Christian life. It begins in a very personal place: your mind.
The Apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 4 how to arm ourselves with a mindset of victory—and then how to use that weapon for victory.
The good life. What is it?
The world looks at external stuff like money, fun, and health as the good life. But what about the inside stuff—what about our purpose?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look in 1 Peter 3 about what makes life truly good—in spite of the bad all around us.
Mind a spoiler? It’s actually a focus on hope.
When life seems unfair, it’s tough.
When marriage seems unfair, it’s unbearable.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we see one of the best examples of what to do when trying to live the Bible cuts against the grain of our culture. The Apostle Peter gets close to home (literally) in 1 Peter 3.
If your marriage feels unfair, God has not left you alone.
You have situations this week that feel unfair. You’re not alone.
Jesus felt it too.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll see in 1 Peter 2 the encouraging example of Jesus. How can we deal with unfairness—including bad authority, unfair decisions, and even harsh words and actions?
Jesus’ example and Peter’s words give us practical steps for this much-needed challenge.
Cotton candy compares to most loves these days. Sweet but short.
But how wonderful to love what lasts! (And is far sweeter.)
In this episode of Live the Bible, we discover the only two things that last forever. The Apostle Peter gives us some practical encouragement in 1 Peter 1–2 to look beyond loving the temporary things—and to love what lasts.
Better still, he shows us how to do it.
We could sum up most sermons in two words: “Be good.”
But why should we be good?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we get the good-news answer to that question. The Apostle Peter knew firsthand the struggle of walking faithfully with Christ, and he shares God's strategy to help us to have victory each day.
It begins with our why—our motive.
God offers us genuine joy in the midst of our struggles.
How do we find that joy?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we begin a study in 1 Peter with some wonderful insights from Peter how we can laugh through our tears.
Joy is part of the Christian life. Don't miss God's gift to you.
Jesus is looking for fruit.
No, not apples and oranges— but fruit in our lives. In fact, He wants to find 3 kinds of fruit in your life.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we see the Triumphal Entry of Jesus as He begins the Passion Week. As Christians, bearing fruit for God is essential. Jesus shows us how.
Each of these 3 kinds of fruit are related to each other, and the good news is, when Jesus looks in our lives, He brings His grace along. The Lord is not looking to curse you. He is looking to find fruit.
God can work through you.
In fact, He already is.
We know how God’s grace affects us as individuals—both for salvation and for daily life. But in this episode of Live the Bible, the practical chapter of Titus 3 teaches us how we as individuals can affect others for God.
“Be good.”
Those two words could summarize most sermons we hear on Sundays. Imagine if that’s all we heard! That would shorten things up a bit, wouldn’t it?
In this week’s episode of Live the Bible, the apostle Paul tells us in Titus 2 not only to “be good,” but also HOW to do it. The secret is the grace of God.
We could summarize most sermons in two words.
Be good.
Yep, amen. But in this episode of Live the Bible, we're discovering why we should be good—and how we can. Paul's second chapter to Titus continues our new series with practical words for our Christian lives.
Think of someone you know who inspires you. Got them in mind?
Now think of why they do. If you're like me, we get inspired by someone's character more than their accomplishments.
You know what? We can be inspiring people too.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we start a brand new series on the book of Titus. Paul's letter to Titus opens in chapter 1 with secrets of an inspiring life.
How can you keep your mind focused on God? A tough task!
The culture around us serves as a serious distraction, and it's too easy forget God in our day-to-day lives. But the Lord gave us help.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we're learning from Acts 18 a simple habit to keep our minds focused on truth instead every day.
Trying to open a locked door stops you cold.
When we're following God, sometimes those locked doors bounce us in a brand new direction we never considered.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we're learning from the apostle Paul in Acts 16 how God uses closed doors to redirect us into where God wants us to go.
What does the Bible say about the Kingdom of God?
Ask five people this question, and you'll get six different answers.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we're discovering why it's so important to read the Bible—and how to do so—with a filter to see the Kingdom of God throughout Scripture.
You'll get perseverance, passion, hope, and a deeper understanding of God's Word.
"Faith without works is dead." Okay... but what does that mean exactly?
The book of James helps us make sense of this tough statement.
This episode of Live the Bible addresses three final questions from our five-part Q&A series—all about how we can apply God's Word in our lives.
Do we have guardian angels? Will we have jobs in Heaven? And are there multiple cities in Heaven?
In this special Q&A episode of Live the Bible, we address topics ranging from angels and prodigals to women and the Holy Spirit.
These questions may spur others, but I hope they give you comfort and confidence that the Lord knows all and we can glean insight from the Word of God.
As Christians, how do we address this woke generation about sensitive social issues?
This is one of the many important questions we discuss in this special Q&A episode of Live the Bible. We're discussing what the Bible urges us to do when bringing the gospel to our world. We'll also address issues like prophecy and even foot-washing. Don't miss it!
One event, more than any other, reminds us that personal failure does not remove us from God's plan.
In fact, this event shows us that the success of God's plan does not depend on our performance.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at Mark 15–16 and the essence of what makes Christianity true. Remove this, and we’re just another naive religion putting our hopes in wishful thinking. But with this event, our faith is rooted in reality—and true hope!
Episode Scripture: Mark 15:40-16:8
#281 - Three Reminders that Matter
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#280 - God’s Top 7: All We Need to Succeed
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#279 - How to Stand Strong against a Roaring Lion
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#278 - What’s Your Motive?
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#277 - The Best Way to Struggle
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#276 - Coming Soon: The End
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#275 - Your Best Weapons for a Victorious Christian Life
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#274 - How to Live the Good Life
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#273 - To Love, Honor, and Cherish
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#272 - What to Do When Life is Unfair
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#271 - Love What Lasts
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#270 - Why Should We Be Good?
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#269 - How to Laugh Through Your Tears
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#021 - Jesus Wants 3 Kinds of Fruit in Your Life
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#268 - God Can Work Through You
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#267 - How God’s Grace Helps on Mondays
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#266 - God’s Desire for Women and Men, Young and Old
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#265 - Secrets of an Inspiring Life
51:40
#264 - Memory Triggers Bring the Bible into Your Crazy Life
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#263 - Following God’s Plan through Closed Doors and Open Hearts
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#262 - Life on Earth 2.0 – What You Need to Know about God’s Kingdom
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#261 - What the Lord Looks for in Our Lives
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#260 - Angels, Prodigals, Women, and the Holy Spirit (Q&A Part 4)
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#259 - Fish, Family, Foot-Washing, Prophecy, and our Woke World (Q&A Part 3)
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#258 - A Tomb with a View Towards You
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