Song of Songs: I am Sick With Love (1:5-2:7) - PDF
A sense of unworthiness can alienate us from unconditional love. In this passage the King brings the insecure Bride to Himself by infecting her with His love.
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Song of Songs: I am Sick With Love (1:5-2:7) - Audio
A sense of unworthiness can alienate us from unconditional love. In this passage the King brings the insecure Bride to Himself by infecting her with His love.
Do Not Lust - Part 1
Lust is a matter of the heart. This is what makes lust so serious. What we set our hearts upon determines the course of our lives. This episode will leave you with the important question: am I setting my heart on anything outside the bounds of what God has for me?
Listen and be encouraged that victory in the area of lust doesn’t come from our effort, but rather from dependence on the Lord. God's way to overcome lust is by way of replacement - when we pursue intimacy with the Lord and fill our mind with His Word it replaces us and pushes everything else out!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
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Be Reconciled - Part 4
Proverbs 13:10 says “Only by pride cometh contention.” And James 4:6 says “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” In this conclusion of the command to Be Reconciled, Nate and Gabe share how being reconciled (as well as avoiding offenses altogether) comes down to humbling ourselves before God and allowing Him to transform every aspect of who we are.
The foundation for being reconciled to our brother is realizing that God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ. God desires to be one with mankind! It is only when we understand the value of this that we can grasp the full weight of being reconciled to each other. God’s desire is that we not only enter into reconciliation with Him, but that we also become channels of it!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Be Reconciled - Part 3
It has been said that the eight most difficult words in the English language are, “I was wrong. Will you forgive me?” Often the cause for offense is our pride. When pursuing reconciliation with others, humility is key. Listen as Nate and Gabe share practical aspects of pursuing reconciliation.
The foundation for being reconciled to our brother is realizing that God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ. God desires to be one with mankind! It is only when we understand the value of this that we can grasp the full weight of being reconciled to each other. God’s desire is that we not only enter into reconciliation with Him, but that we also become channels of it!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Be Reconciled - Part 2
Often we try to deal with our offenses on our own – just between us and God. But God tells us that if we’ve caused an offense, we need to pursue the one we’ve offended to make it right. God designed us to function in harmony together. If one part of your body is out of alignment, your whole body has trouble functioning. While this is true of our physical bodies, we often forget it is true of us as the Body of Christ!
The foundation for being reconciled to our brother is realizing that God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ. God desires to be one with mankind! It is only when we understand the value of this that we can grasp the full weight of being reconciled to each other. God’s desire is that we not only enter into reconciliation with Him, but that we also become channels of it!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Be Reconciled - Part 1
Christ’s command to Be Reconciled reveals that an important aspect of walking rightly with God is walking rightly with our brother. The word reconcile is a financial term. It gives the picture of two accounts that are at odds and needing to come into agreement with one another. Listen as Nate and Gabe discuss the weight of this command and how it practically applies to our lives.
The foundation for being reconciled to our brother is realizing that God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ. God desires to be one with mankind! It is only when we understand the value of this that we can grasp the full weight of being reconciled to each other. God’s desire is that we not only enter into reconciliation with Him, but that we also become channels of it!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleship
Honor God's Law - Part 4
Have you ever felt like there is a discrepancy between the God of the Old Testament and the Christ of the New Testament? This “discrepancy” is based on the wrong assumption that God did away with His Law when Christ came. Thus, we have the wrong and dangerous assumption that God has changed! Join Nate and Gabe as they talk about how the Old and New Testament are beautifully interwoven and both reveal the same thing – the nature of God and the person of Christ!
In a day and age where rules are subjective and there are no absolutes, the church needs more than ever to learn to “honor God’s Law.” As we treasure and value the Law of God, our eyes will be opened to the nature and character of God, and to the wonderful gift that He gave us in His Son.
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Honor God's Law - Part 3
There are two common responses we have to the Law of God: we summon our will power to try to do the Law; or, we assume it “doesn’t apply to us”, and we throw it out. But what is God’s purpose for the Law? Join Nate and Gabe as they talk about the purpose God has for His Law and how it applies to us in our day!
In a day and age where rules are subjective and there are no absolutes, the church needs more than ever to learn to “honor God’s Law.” As we treasure and value the Law of God, our eyes will be opened to the nature and character of God, and to the wonderful gift that He gave us in His Son.
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Honor God's Law - Part 2
It’s been said, “You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved.” A huge part of God’s purpose for His Law is that it exposes us. We need to be exposed! If we didn’t have the Law of God to expose us, we wouldn’t know that we were sinners, and we wouldn’t know our need for a Savior!
In a day and age where rules are subjective and there are no absolutes, the church needs more than ever to learn to “honor God’s Law.” As we treasure and value the Law of God, our eyes will be opened to the nature and character of a God, and to the wonderful gift that He gave us in His Son.
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Honor God's Law - Part 1
What comes to your mind when you think of the Law of God? Is it the rulebook of a harsh task master to His slaves? Or is it an expression of the love and nature of God to a people who He desires to know Him? Join Nate and Gabe as they talk about how your view of God will determine your view of His Law.
In a day and age where rules are seen as subjective and absolutes are disregarded, the church needs more than ever to learn to “honor God’s Law.” As we treasure and value the Law of God, God will open our eyes afresh to His nature and character, and to the wonderful gift that He has given us in His Son.
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Let Your Light Shine - Part 4
Missionary C.T. Studd wisely stated, “The light that shines farthest shines brightest nearest home.” The light that shines in our public life will be greatly determined by whether or not our light is shining in our private life. Can those in your home testify to seeing the light of Jesus in you?
In scripture we see that God is Light and Jesus is Light. It is almost shocking then when we hear Jesus say to His disciples, “You are the light of the world”! How does this work? Just like the moon can only be light as it reflects the light of the sun, so we as disciples of Christ can only be light as we reflect Christ. We have no light in ourselves. It is the very life and light of Jesus that is to shine through us!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Let Your Light Shine - Part 3
One of the most important aspects of letting our light shine before men is this: in order to be light, we need to first be filled with light. Consider a lamp in the Bible times – in order to give light, it needed to first be filled with oil. In the same way, we were not designed to produce light; we were made to simply contain light. As we walk in relationship with the God who is Light, we are filled with light and can then be the “light of the world”!
In scripture we see that God is Light and Jesus is Light. It is almost shocking then when we hear Jesus say to His disciples, “You are the light of the world”! How does this work? Just like the moon can only be light as it reflects the light of the sun, so we as disciples of Christ can only be light as we reflect Christ. We have no light in ourselves. It is the very life and light of Jesus that is to shine through us!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Let Your Light Shine - Part 2
Does our behavior determine our identity? Or does our identity determine our behavior? Ephesians 5:8 says that we were darkness, but now we are light! It follows that by saying “Walk as children of the light.” Join Nate and Gabe as they discuss the exchange of identities that we have been given in the Lord, and how this exchange ought to impact our behavior!
In scripture we see that God is Light and Jesus is Light. It is almost shocking then when we hear Jesus say to His disciples, “You are the light of the world”! How does this work? Just like the moon can only be light as it reflects the light of the sun, so we as disciples of Christ can only be light as we reflect Christ. We have no light in ourselves. It is the very life and light of Jesus that is to shine through us!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Let Your Light Shine - Part 1
We often blame someone or something else for the corruption that we see in the world (politicians, Hollywood, etc.). But Jesus declared that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world! The purpose of salt is to preserve things, and the purpose of light is to illuminate darkness. Join Nate and Gabe as they discuss our identity as salt and light.
In scripture we see that God is Light and Jesus is Light. It is almost shocking then when we hear Jesus say to His disciples, “You are the light of the world”! How does this work? Just like the moon can only be light as it reflects the light of the sun, so we as disciples of Christ can only be light as we reflect Christ. We have no light in ourselves. It is the very life and light of Jesus that is to shine through us!
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Rejoice - Part 4
Have you ever wondered what would have happened to Paul and Silas if they had not chosen to rejoice during that dark night in prison? In view of their circumstances, they could have sat back and complained. But in this story, we see that the power of rejoicing in suffering is great and glorious! When we rejoice, we invite God's presence into a situation. When we do this, not only are we set free, but those around us are set free as well!
To rejoice in suffering and persecution is not a natural response to us. But the good news is, this response is natural to Jesus! This is the way He responds, and this is how He will respond through us if we allow Him to. When trials come, God calls us to step into Jesus' supernatural response and respond with rejoicing. In this, our display of joy in trials is how we can showcase Jesus's life to the world!
The Commands of Christ Podcast
enJanuary 31, 2022
Rejoice - Part 3
As we engage with God in the classroom of rejoicing, one of the first things He will do is change our perspective on suffering and persecution. From our human perspective, suffering and persecution threaten our happiness and comfort. They don’t feel good. However, joy is not a feeling. Joy is a choice. In trials, we can choose to rejoice, despite our feelings. God longs to mature us so that instead of following our feelings, we follow Jesus, our mighty Savior Who endured trials with joy!
To rejoice in suffering and persecution is not a natural response to us. But the good news is, this response is natural to Jesus! This is the way He responds, and this is how He will respond through us if we allow Him to. When trials come, God calls us to step into Jesus' supernatural response and respond with rejoicing. In this, our display of joy in trials is how we can showcase Jesus's life to the world!
The Commands of Christ Podcast
enJanuary 24, 2022
Rejoice - Part 2
How do we prepare for suffering and persecution? Consider how you would train for lifting weights – you would start with small weights and increase from there. In the same way, God desires to train us in the small things. The best preparation for rejoicing in the bigger tests and trials in life is by rejoicing in our day-to-day lives. By rejoicing everything right now, we will be prepared to rejoice when faced with greater trials.
To rejoice in suffering and persecution is not a natural response to us. But the good news is, this response is natural to Jesus! This is the way He responds, and this is how He will respond through us if we allow Him to. When trials come, God calls us to step into Jesus' supernatural response and respond with rejoicing. In this, our display of joy in trials is how we can showcase Jesus's life to the world!
The Commands of Christ Podcast
enJanuary 17, 2022
Abiding in Christ
Part 15 of 23 in the series "Belonging to Him," which takes an in-depth look at the Gospel through the lens of personal relationship. This sermon begins the second major segment of this series, moving to a more practical approach to belonging to God from day-to-day. Despite our claims to being intimate with God, we should inventory our lives to make sure, as seen in John 15, that we're truly connected to the Vine: Jesus. Only by admitting our need for him and staying connected can we produce spiritual fruit and genuinely live with God in healthy personal relationship (sermon recorded in 2019.)
Rejoice - Part 1
Have you ever thought of joy as being a part of persecution and suffering? In this command, it is. As ironic as this sounds, the command to rejoice is an invitation to hope and courage during trials. Enduring persecution and suffering for the sake of Christ conforms us to His image, and secures eternal rewards. Join Gabe and Nate as they explore the rich treasures of the command of Christ, Rejoice.
To rejoice in suffering and persecution is not a natural response to us. But the good news is, this response is natural to Jesus! This is the way He responds, and this is how He will respond through us if we allow Him to. When trials come, God calls us to step into Jesus' supernatural response and respond with rejoicing. In this, our display of joy in trials is how we can showcase Jesus's life to the world!
The Commands of Christ Podcast
enJanuary 10, 2022