Episodes

  • Men are Schemers

    Men are Schemers
    Oct 19 2025
    It's a blessing for us to learn from Solomon's wisdom, which he unfortunately found out by sad experience. There is no one who is righteous; no matter how hard we try to live righteously, we will still sin and should not be surprised by it. We must also be aware of the traps and snares that are set for us, and stay away from them. The ultimate unfortunate reality is that we were created upright, but we continually scheme and carry out the works of sin. So what do we do? Our only hope is to fear the Lord and trust in Jesus Christ. That is the most wise thing we can do. It is in Christ alone that we find true righteousness, wisdom, and freedom from the schemes and traps of sin.
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    46 mins
  • Believe and Obey

    Believe and Obey
    Oct 15 2025
    A – About: Johanan and Azariah reject Jeremiah's message from God, accusing him of lying and choosing to flee to Egypt for safety. Despite God's warning, they disobey and bring destruction upon themselves, showing their unbelief and mistrust in the Lord's word. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 43:7 (NKJV) – "So they went to the land of Egypt, for they did not obey the voice of the Lord; and they went as far as Tahpanhes." C – Call to Action: Trust God even when His commands seem counterintuitive. True obedience flows from faith — believing that God's ways, not our instincts, lead to life and peace.
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    12 mins
  • God Has Not Left

    God Has Not Left
    Oct 14 2025
    A — About: Jeremiah 41 recounts Ishmael's betrayal and murder of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor, plunging the remnant of Judah into fear and chaos. Despite the destruction, it shows that God's hand still governs history—even through tragedy and dispersion. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 41:18 – "Because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had murdered Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land." C — Call to Action: Trust God's sovereignty even when His plan seems hidden. Do not run to worldly "Egypts" for safety, but wait upon the Lord—He remains faithful through confusion and loss.
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    14 mins
  • Obey When It’s Hard

    Obey When It’s Hard
    Oct 14 2025
    A – About: The people of Judah ask Jeremiah to seek God's direction but secretly desire approval for their own plans. Though God clearly commands them to stay, they choose the comfort of Egypt over obedience, revealing hypocrisy in their hearts. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 42:21 (NKJV) – "And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, or anything which He has sent you by me." C – Called to Do: We are called to submit to God's will even when it conflicts with our desires. Pray sincerely, listen humbly, and obey fully—trusting that His plans are for our good, even when they are difficult.
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    11 mins
  • We Don’t know It All

    We Don’t know It All
    Oct 12 2025
    This section of Ecclesiastes almost reads like a portion from Proverbs. Extortion, oppression, and bribes destroy men's hearts and reason, but abiding in Christ causes us to grow in self-control and the fruit of the Spirit. We need to have a long view of things and not get discouraged when they take a long time. We all want to bring back the "good old days," but there were no perfect days in the past. If we live in the past, we will miss the opportunity to love and invest in the people around us today. The only thing that can redeem society is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Wisdom can be a defense for us, but the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Also, we can make plans for our lives, but we don't have to be anxious to control the outcome. What are you loving and living for? Have you found wisdom? Go to Christ and find wisdom and rest for your sould. Have rest, enjoy the seasons of life as they come, and find peace in Jesus Christ!
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    51 mins
  • Jeremiah 39:11-18

    Jeremiah 39:11-18
    Oct 10 2025
    A — About: This passage recounts how God spares Jeremiah and Ebed-Melech after Jerusalem's destruction, showing divine mercy toward those who trust Him, even amid judgment and suffering. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 39:18 — "For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me, says the Lord." C — Call to Action: Trust the Lord fully, even when surrounded by hardship. Remain faithful and obedient, knowing His promises never fail, even in seasons of judgment or sorrow.
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    11 mins
  • Courage to Obey God

    Courage to Obey God
    Oct 10 2025
    A — About: Jeremiah 39:1–10 recounts the fall of Jerusalem under Babylon's siege. King Zedekiah rejects God's warning through Jeremiah to surrender, leading to his capture, his sons' deaths, and the city's destruction. Yet, God shows mercy to the poor who remain in the land. B — Best Verse: "In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, the city was penetrated." — Jeremiah 39:2 (NKJV) C — Called to Do: Listen to the Lord even when obedience appears weak in the world's eyes. True courage is trusting and obeying God's Word, empowered by His Spirit, despite fear, opposition, or cultural pressure.
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    10 mins
  • When Pagans Rebuke God’s People

    When Pagans Rebuke God’s People
    Oct 10 2025
    A – About: Jeremiah 40 recounts the aftermath of Jerusalem's fall. Jeremiah is freed and Gedaliah becomes governor over the remnant in Judah. Despite devastation, a small community remains under Babylon's rule. Even pagan voices recognize Judah's sin and God's justice. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 40:2 – "The Lord your God has pronounced this doom on this place." C – Call to Action: Be humble and receptive to conviction, even when truth comes through unexpected voices. Repent when your life contradicts God's Word. Seek a tender heart that responds to Scripture with obedience, not pride.
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    14 mins