Current Events & Christian Expectations
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current? For Scripture says in 1 John 2:17 that “the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” Questions and comments are welcome : eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Welcome to an exciting episode of "Current Events and Christian Expectations," in which we deep dive into the concept of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through the lens of Holy Scriptures. In an era where DEI is rapidly gaining momentum in corporate America, we explore its significant implications within the principles of individual capability and merit.This thought-provoking episode guides you through time, quoting various influences including Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, and tech tycoon Elon Musk, all expressing concerns about the DEI trend. Witness an interesting blend of biblical guidance, historical accounts, and modern perspectives to grasp the age-old human struggle between the desire for freedom and equality.Expand your understanding of hierarchies in the divine arrangement, commencing with the Trinitarian hierarchy - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The discourse transitions into exploring hierarchies within mankind, angels, and the animal kingdom, illustrated through biblical representations and enriched with enlightening verses from numerous books in the Bible.Divine Equality and Hierarchy in God's CreationDelve into the concept of divine equality wherein unique roles are assigned to each of us, just as distinct roles exist within the divine Trinity. Drawing parallels between God's divine design and the organization of the New Testament Church, the episode emphasizes the beauty and significance of each role, irrespective of its hierarchical level.Our in-depth scriptural exploration elucidates the significance of accepting and excelling in our unique capacities. It reinforces the joy of flourishing in the roles assigned to us by God and the blessing of hearing the divine commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant".Whether you are a seeker, a scholar, or someone intrigued by the mysteries of the divine realm, our comprehensive analysis of biblical hierarchies will deepen your comprehension and appreciation of the intricate designs within God's divine realm and His creation. Join us on this enlightening journey of understanding God's divine plan for each of us in His Kingdom.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Christian Nationalism
Mark 12:38-41 | Romans 13:8 | Galatians 5:1 | Matthew 13:33 | Romans 13:1-4 | Revelation 11:15 | Matthew 25:31-32 | Matthew 25:34 | 1 Peter 2:9-10 | Genesis 1:28 | Genesis 10:6-10 | Deuteronomy 17:14-15 | 1 Samuel 8:7 | 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 | 1 Peter 5:1-4 | Hebrews 10:30-31 | 1 Peter 4:17-18 | 1 Corinthians 6:1-3 | Hebrews 1:13-14 | 1 Peter 1:4 | Hebrews 2:5 | 2 peter 3:13-14
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to:
eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
The Ageless One of the Ages
1 Tim 1:17 | Dan 2:19-21 | Dan 4:17, 32 | Dan 4:35 | Ps 46:1-3, 6-7 | Acts 17:26-27 | Gen 1:27-28, 31 | Rom 16:25 | 1 Cor 2:7 | Eph 3:9 | Col 1:26 | 2 Tim 1:9 | Titus 1:2 | Gal 1:4 | 1 Cor 10:11 | Heb 9:26 | Rev 11:15 | Rev 1:4-5 | Ps 2:1-3, 8-9 | Acts 1:3, 6, 7 | Matt 19:28 | Acts 3:17-21 | Ps 75:1-7 | Lk 1:50-52 | Isa 9:6-7 | Eph 2:4-7 | Gal 4:1-6 | Luke 2:1 | Matt 2:1-2, 10-11 | Num 24:16-17A | Ps 45:6-7 | Heb 1:1-3 | Phil 3:20-21
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to:
eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Politics is never the answer
Psalm 139:13-16, 23-24 | Ecclesiastes 8:11 | Proverbs 19:2 | Romans 10:1-2 |1 Corinthians 5:6-8 | 2 Peter 3:13 | 2 Timothy 4:14-15 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Matthew 5:13-14 | Genesis 8:21 | Galatians 1:3-4 | Ephesians 2:1-3 | 1 John 5:19 | 2 Kings 17:21-23 | 2 Kings 23:31-32, 37 | 2 Kings 24:8-9, 17, 19-20 | Psalm 125:1-3 | Genesis 15:16 | Daniel 8:23A (stop after "their limit.") | Matthew 23:32-36 | Matthew 24:27 | 2 Timothy 3:1-5 | 2 Timothy 3:12-13 | Matthew 6:32-34 | John 16:33 | 2 Peter 1:3-4 | 1 Peter 2:11-12 | Matthew 16:26
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to:
eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Near Death Experiences
Col 3:1-4 | 1 Cor 15:52-53 | 1 Kings 17:20-24 | 2 Ki 13:20-22 | Luke 7:11-17 | Luke 8:51-56 | John 11:45-48, 53 | Luke 9:28-31, 36 | Matthew 27:50-54 | Acts 9:40-43 | Acts 20:6-12 | Ex 24:9-11 | Lev 10:1-3 | Eze 1:26-27 | Eze 2:1-5, 8-10 | Isa 6:1-8 | Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 | 1 Ki 22:19-23, 26-28 | Luke 16:27-31 | 1 Cor 4:6 | 2 John 9 | Acts 7:54-60 | Heb 2:14-15 | 1 John 4:17-19 | 1 Peter 1:8-9 | 2 Cor 12:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 9 | John 20:24-28
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to:
eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Which Craft or Witchcraft?
Leviticus 20:27 | Acts 16:16-18 | Acts 19:19-20 | 1 Chronicles 10:12-14 | 1 John 4:1 Deuteronomy 13:1-3; 18:9-12 | Psalm 106:36-38 | Mark 7:24-30; 9:14-18; 9:20-22 Colossians 2:13-15 | John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11 | 1 Peter 5:8 | Galatians 5:20 | Revelation 9:20-21 | 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; 23-24 | 1 Peter 3:21-22
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to:
eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
The Father's Name: Hallowed or Hollowed?
Matthew 6:9 | Genesis 1:26-28 | Genesis 2:18, 21-23 | 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 | 1 Timothy 2:13 | Genesis 3:1-7 | Luke 20:34-36 | 2 Timothy 2:11-12A | Matthew 6:9-10 | 1 Corinthians 15:24, 28 | John 5:19 | John 8:28-29 | John 20:17 | Ephesians 3:14-16 | Romans 8:15 | Galatians 4:6 | 1 John 3:1 | 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 | John 10:30 | John 15:26 | John 16:14-15 | Acts 2:33 | Matthew 28:18-19
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to: eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Me, Myself, and I - Go Team!
1 Cor 4:6-7 | Rom 10:9 | Acts 16:14 | Luke 22:31-34 | Mark 9:21-27 | Proverbs 3:5, 7 | Rom 12:6 | Mark 11:20-25 | Phil 2:12-13 | Eph 4:22-24 | Luke 18:9-14 | Mark 2:1-12 | Luke 7:41-50 | Matt 6:14-15 | Matt 18:34-35 | Luke 17:7-10 | 2 Tim 3:1-5 | Mark 12:28-31 | Matt 7:12 | 1 Tim 3:6 | Pro 16:18 | Rev 12:7-12 | Isa 14:3-4, 12-15 | Luke 9:23-25 | James 4:6-7 | 1 Pet 5:6-9 | 1 John 4:10, 19
The purpose of this podcast is to seek out biblical patterns of truth to understand the events of our times. We seek to answer the overarching question: How do we do the will of God in a world where current events never stay current?
1 John 2:17 says, "And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
Questions & Comments & Requests can be sent to: eventsandexpectations@gmail.com
Why the Bible matters...
The apostle John begins his gospel by declaring, “In the beginning was the Word..."
Everything God does begins with His Word. Sometimes it’s a new word that aligns with His revelation in Scripture, and sometimes it is a reminder of His already established Word. But we can be sure that if God is doing something, it will begin with His Word.
It is about reading and comprehending - listening and talking about the Scripture in your own language. People who are literate in a language can not only read in that language, but they can also communicate with others. Raising up biblically literate people means we share and compare our biblical understanding with others in and outside our community of faith. We learn faster and more accurately in community.
If you are learning a new language, the ultimate marker that you are fully fluent is the ability to think and plan your life in that language. We must allow Scripture to transform our minds (Romans 12:2). Once the Bible changes our thinking so that we plan and react according to what God’s Word reveals, we will live a transformed life.