Episodios

  • Episode 35 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Standing Firm in Faith (2 Chronicles 20:13-17 NIV)
    Jun 27 2025

    Ancient biblical wisdom offers profound guidance for our modern battles when Jehoshaphat learns that God will fight for him while he simply stands firm in faith.

    • God's message to Jehoshaphat: "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle is not yours but God's"
    • What it means to "take up your positions, stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you"
    • Personal testimony of God fighting battles when we surrender control
    • The importance of community support when standing firm in faith
    • How seeking God through prayer, fasting and humility brings divine direction

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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    7 m
  • Episode 34 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Faith in Uncertainty (2 Chronicles 20:5-12 NIV)
    Jun 23 2025

    We explore King Jehoshaphat's powerful prayer during a national crisis and discover a timeless model for approaching seemingly impossible situations with faith and humility.

    • Jehoshaphat's prayer begins by acknowledging God's sovereignty and power, much like the Lord's Prayer
    • When praying, it's powerful to remind God of His past faithfulness and promises
    • The king openly admits to his people, "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you"
    • This vulnerable approach to leadership sets an example for followers to also trust God
    • Acknowledging our limitations opens the door to experiencing God's limitless power


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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    8 m
  • Episode 33 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Seeking God When You're Scared (2 Chronicles 20:3-4 NIV)
    Jun 20 2025

    We explore the powerful story from 2 Chronicles 20:3-4 where King Jehoshaphat, faced with advancing enemy armies, calls his nation to fast and seek God together. This biblical account demonstrates how fear can be transformed into faithful action when we prioritize seeking God's guidance and unite in prayer.

    • Jehoshaphat was "badly shaken" by news of advancing armies but chose to seek God first
    • Instead of panicking, he proclaimed a nationwide fast to focus attention on hearing from God
    • The entire nation came "from every town in Judah" to seek God together in Jerusalem
    • Facing three major armies that could have destroyed them, they acknowledged their dependence on God
    • Unity in prayer and fasting became their strategic response to overwhelming danger

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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    5 m
  • Episode 32 - The Jehoshaphat Series: When Enemies Surround You (2 Chronicles 20:1-2, Ephesians 6:12 NIV)
    Jun 16 2025

    We examine the powerful story of Jehoshaphat facing three enemy armies from 2 Chronicles 20, discovering how to maintain spiritual perspective during overwhelming challenges.

    • Adversity often arrives right after spiritual renewal and commitment to God
    • Ephesians 6:12 reminds us our battles are spiritual, not just against "flesh and blood"
    • God doesn't always prevent attacks, but teaches us how to respond when they come



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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    5 m
  • Episode 31 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Returning to God's Ways (2 Chronicles 19:4-11 NIV)
    Jun 13 2025

    We explore the spiritual revival led by King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 19:4-11, examining how he returned to God after straying and took concrete steps to lead his people back to righteousness.

    • Jehoshaphat learned valuable lessons after his near-death experience and alliance with ungodly King Ahab
    • He went among his people from Beersheba to the hill country, turning them back to the Lord
    • Jehoshaphat appointed righteous judges throughout Judah and established godly governance
    • Regular spiritual "house cleaning" is essential for identifying areas where we've drifted from God
    • God's mercy is always available when we turn back to Him – "His mercies are new"
    • Personal revival can happen at the individual, family, church, and even governmental levels


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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    8 m
  • Episode 30 - The Jehoshaphat Series: The Hard Truth (2 Chronicles 19:1-3 NIV)
    Jun 9 2025

    We explore Jehoshaphat's return to Jerusalem after unwisely aligning himself with wicked King Ahab, focusing on how God balances judgment with mercy when we stray from His path.

    • God sent prophet Jehu to confront Jehoshaphat about his poor alliance
    • Despite his error, God showed mercy because Jehoshaphat had "set his heart on seeking God"
    • The importance of having truth-telling friends who will confront us when we stray
    • God's mercies are new every morning when we return to Him

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    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    6 m
  • Episode 29 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Fatal Disguises (2 Chronicles 18:28-34 NIV)
    Jun 6 2025

    The story from 2 Chronicles 18 dramatically unfolds as King Ahab's attempt to escape divine judgment through disguise fails when a "random" arrow finds the gap in his armor, fulfilling the prophecy of his death.

    • King Ahab convinces Jehoshaphat to wear royal robes while he disguises himself
    • Jehoshaphat nearly dies due to this foolish arrangement
    • God rescues Jehoshaphat when he cries out for help
    • A seemingly random arrow strikes Ahab in the tiny vulnerable spot between armor pieces
    • The prophecy of Micaiah is fulfilled precisely as foretold within a single day
    • Even the wisest people can make poor decisions when in bad company
    • No human scheme can thwart divine judgment when it comes
    • God shows mercy to those who call on Him, even after poor decisions

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    BIBLE PLAN - Trusting God's Plan in the Battle: Lessons from the Life of Jehoshaphat

    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word



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    7 m
  • Episode 28 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Heavenly Council (2 Chronicles 18:14-27 NIV)
    Jun 2 2025

    The spiritual realm influences our daily lives in tangible ways, as revealed through the story of the prophet Micaiah and his vision of heaven's council.

    • Taking thoughts captive is an action verb requiring intentional effort
    • Spiritual warfare happens daily whether we choose to see it or not
    • God permitted a "lying spirit" to deceive false prophets as judgment
    • The prophet Micaiah was imprisoned for telling the king uncomfortable truths
    • The name of the Lord spoken aloud has power over spiritual forces


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    BIBLE PLAN - Trusting God's Plan in the Battle: Lessons from the Life of Jehoshaphat

    PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

    TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word




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    12 m