The ideal holiday doesn't exist, and for many of us, Thanksgiving arrives with both gratitude—and grief. How is your heart this year? Take a few minutes to reflect on a passage of Scripture from the Luke 17 and draw near to God with thanksgiving. It just might comfort whatever stress, anxiety, or sadness the holidays can bring.
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We are all essential parts of the Body of Christ. Reflect on 1 Corinthians 12 and consider how your giftedness is a blessing to the Church.
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Explore the story of the Day of Pentecost, where the disciples experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We meditate on Acts 2:1-21, and reflect on the importance of patience and trust in God's timing. This mediation will help you hold onto hope, even in times of uncertainty.
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Jesus gave some of his final instructions to his followers and he said, "Make disciples." But how? Meditate on this podcast episode to consider how to make disciples and where God might be prodding you to take another step closer to him.
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When Jesus resurrected from the dead, we see three different kind of responses. First, the women witness and declare, next we see Peter running to the tomb, and then we read about Thomas refusing to believe. This week mediate on these three responses and then consider your own tenderness to God's unexpected work in your life.
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Jesus' death is turning point in human history. Mediate on two passages about Jesus's death and reflect on the humility and willingness of Jesus to offer his life for us.
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00:00:24-00:00:59 - Introduction
00:01:00-00:01:44 - Meditating on Jesus' Sacrifice
00:02:06-00:02:54 - Reading Luke 22:19-20 and Meditating on the New Covenant
00:03:05-00:05:31 - Reading Matthew 27:45-56 and Meditating on Jesus' Death
00:05:42-00:06:59 - Reflecting on the Tearing of the Temple Curtain
00:07:10-00:08:04 - Reflecting on the Gift of the Holy Spirit
00:08:04-00:08:56 - Prayer and Conclusion
00:09:06-00:09:50 - Invitation to Lent Reflection and Resource
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In this episode of the WellSoul Podcast, we delve into the question of why Jesus had to die. We start by reflecting on the story of the Garden of Eden and how sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience. We then explore various scriptures that shed light on the cost of sin and God's provision for forgiveness.
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These verses were used to explore the concept of sin, the need for a sacrifice, and the role of Jesus as the Messiah and Savior.
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Join us as we meditate on the words spoken about Jesus in the Gospels. From demons to disciples, their declarations reveal the true identity of our Savior.
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Welcome to another episode of The WellSoul Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the different perspectives of Jesus as revealed by those who witnessed his ministry: a demon, a prophet, a disciple, and the religious.
We begin by reflecting on what a demon said about Jesus in Mark 1:23-24. The possessed man in the synagogue cried out, acknowledging Jesus as the Holy One of God. This encounter reveals the power and authority that Jesus possessed, even over demonic forces.
Next, we examine the perspective of the religious rulers in Matthew 9:32-34. After witnessing Jesus casting out a demon from a man who was unable to speak, the crowds were amazed. However, the Pharisees attributed Jesus' actions to the ruler of demons, refusing to acknowledge his true identity.
Moving on, we explore what John the Baptist proclaimed about Jesus in John 1:29-34. John recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He bore witness to the Spirit descending upon Jesus and affirmed him as the Son of God.
Lastly, we consider Simon Peter's declaration in Matthew 16:13-16. When Jesus asked his disciples who people said he was, Peter boldly proclaimed him as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Peter's confession demonstrates the disciples' growing understanding of Jesus' true identity.
Throughout these passages, we observe that the demons, John the Baptist, and Peter all recognized and declared Jesus' true nature. However, the religious rulers remained closed off to the truth, attributing Jesus' actions to demonic influence.
As we reflect on these different perspectives, we are prompted to ask ourselves: Are we closed off to the truth of Jesus? Who do we say Jesus is? Our answer to this question has a profound impact on our lives and our relationship with God.
In closing, we offer a prayer of worship and gratitude to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, acknowledging God's goodness in revealing Jesus to us. We invite listeners to download a free resource on how to have a devotional time, available in the show notes.
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We dedicate this episode to the memory of our late friend, Brian Vasquez, whose support made this podcast possible. May God bless you, and may you continue to seek and know Jesus for who he truly is.
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00:00:00 - Introduction and Call to Support
00:02:23 - Meditating on What a Demon Said about Jesus
00:03:10 - Meditating on What the Religious Rulers Said about Jesus
00:04:21 - Meditating on What John the Baptist Said about Jesus
00:05:48 - Meditating on What Simon Peter Said about Jesus
00:07:46 - Reflection on the Different Perspectives of Jesus
00:08:10 - Questioning Our Openness to the Truth of Jesus
00:09:40 - Prayer to Worship a
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As Jesus ministered to people, he demonstrated his identity through his actions. In this week's podcast episode, we consider John the Baptist's question to Jesus and how sometimes we can't see God at work because we are blinded by our own expectations of how he should work.
Is he at work in our lives right now and we are missing noticing?
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Isaiah Verses Quoted in Matthew by Jesus in response to John the Baptist's question. Excerpt taken from ESV Study Bible:
Isaiah: the blind receive sight (cf. 9:27–31; Isa. 29:18; 35:5), the lame walk (Isa. 35:6; cf. Matt. 15:30–31), lepers are cured (Isa. 53:4; cf. Matt. 8:1–4), the deaf hear (Isa. 29:18–19; 35:5; cf. Mark 7:32–37), the dead are raised (Isa. 26:18–19; cf. Matt. 10:8; Luke 7:11–17; John 11:1–44), and the good news is preached to the poor (Isa. 61:1; cf. Matt. 5:3; Luke 14:13, 21). Jesus’ deeds gave sufficient proof of who he was and that the prophesied time of salvation had come (“the year of the Lord’s favor”; Isa. 61:1; cf. Isa. 62:1).
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The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) reveal who Jesus is. This week we meditate on how Jesus' words demonstrate his identity—and also are our sustenance for the spiritual life. Do you listen to his words? Do you want to? This week's episode will inspire and challenge you to draw closer to Jesus.
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Jesus spent the whole night in prayer before calling his 12 disciples. He called them out, amongst hordes of followers clamoring for his attention and healing power. What can we learn about how Jesus made important decisions amongst noise—to guide our own decision making?
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