Summary

In this episode, Benjamin Lee and Myles Hester discusses his sermon on making God our refuge. He explains that God is often referred to as our refuge in scripture, and explores how we can make God our refuge in our daily lives. The conversation covers topics such as solitude, fasting, prayer, and service as spiritual disciplines that can help us make God our refuge. The hosts also discuss obstacles to making God our refuge and offer solutions for overcoming them. The main takeaway is that making God our refuge involves turning to Him in prayer, seeking His word, and relying on Him in times of temptation and struggle.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sermon Topic

02:17 Exploring the Topic of Making God Our Refuge

05:23 Solitude and Fasting as Spiritual Disciplines

09:06 Overcoming Obstacles to Making God Our Refuge

13:37 The Role of Service in Making God Our Refuge

Chapters

00:00 Seeing Through the Blur: Understanding Baptism

05:16 The Three Categories of Drugs: Sorcery, Medicinal Use, and Recreation

07:42 The Importance of Being Sober-Minded in All Things

Sound Bites

"Marriage was created to be a beautiful thing, to be a covenant that lasts forever."

"Divorce is not a good thing. It's not an out or something like that."

"Invest in your marriages the same way you invest in other areas of your life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent Activities

03:13 Examining Other Passages on Divorce: Luke 16, Mark 10, and Matthew 5

06:18 Understanding the Significance of Marriage in God's Eyes

08:43 Jesus' Response to the Pharisees' Question on Divorce

12:01 Exploring the Context of Deuteronomy 24: Moses' Regulation of Divorce

16:03 The Biblical Reason for Divorce: Immorality

22:54 Taking a Proactive Approach to Marriage and Preventing Problems

26:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Myles and Benjamin discuss the importance of understanding the New Testament church.

Passages like Philippians 1:1 give us great insight in the organization of the church.

Passages like Ephesians 4 help us to understand different roles in the body of Christ.

Myles and Benjamin discuss the most recent sermon from the book of Habakkuk. We are reminded about the power of God and the necessity of waiting upon Him.

There are moments in our lives where we don't have all of the answers and are confused about many things. This is where we must continue to trust in the Lord.

Come along with Ben and Myles as they discuss the Lord's Church. The Lord's Church is something that should be discussed often! There's a great deal of confusion concerning the church. Let's go back to the Bible!

Takeaways

Every person, including Christians, will face temptation at some point in their lives.

Arming ourselves with knowledge and tactics, such as hiding God's word in our hearts and trusting in Him, is crucial for overcoming temptation.

Resisting temptation is important for maintaining a strong relationship with God and ensuring salvation.

Self-control and fleeing from temptation are key strategies in resisting temptation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Motivation for Preaching on Resisting Temptation

02:18 Every Person Faces Temptation

06:05 The Devastating Impact of Sin

07:19 Understanding the Schemes of the Devil

13:19 Resisting Temptation and Training Our Minds

21:21 Conclusion and Points of Application

Takeaways

As Christians, we are waiting for the day of the Lord and the passing away of this world. We should not be surprised by mockings, sufferings, and resistance.

God's people need to know what is happening now and what will happen in the future. We should be people of holy conduct and godliness, eagerly awaiting the second coming of the Lord.

We can learn from the example of Noah, who was faithful and obedient to God's instructions. We should strive to be like him, living lives of faith and righteousness.

Our conduct can distinguish us from the world and condemn or commend it. We should be intentional about growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, focusing on spiritual disciplines and emptying out selfishness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:32 The Day of the Lord

03:19 Knowing What is Happening

05:27 Confidence in God's Judgment

06:21 The Example of Noah

08:09 Being the People We Ought to Be

10:36 The Vision of Faith

11:32 Condemning the World Through Faithful Conduct

12:52 The World Today vs. the Days of Noah

13:50 Taking Action Steps

16:30 Growing in Grace and Knowledge

Takeaways

The Bible is not just another book; it is the inspired word of God.

There is ample evidence to support the trustworthiness of the Bible, including archaeological finds and historical records.

Translations of the Bible into different languages demonstrate its universal message.

It is important to take action based on the evidence and to take the Bible seriously.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Invitation to Listen

00:30 Gratitude for Feedback and Introduction to the Topic

01:06 The Importance of Trusting the Bible

03:05 The Need to Read and Study the Bible

04:02 The Evidence of the Bible's Trustworthiness

05:00 The Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls

05:56 Archaeological Finds Reinforcing the Bible

06:56 The Sacrifice of Translating the Bible

07:41 The Common Misconception of the Bible's Accessibility

08:36 The Reliability of Manuscripts and Transcriptions

09:33 The Overwhelming Evidence for the Bible's Reliability

10:18 The Copies and Transcriptions of the Book of the Law

11:15 The Alignment of Science and the Bible

12:14 The Preservation of God's Word

13:06 The Preservation of God's Word in Copies and Transcriptions

14:04 The Selective Preservation of Biblical Artifacts

15:03 The Transcription of Solomon's Proverbs

15:59 The Bible's Alignment with Archaeological and Historical Records

16:29 The Unstoppable Spread of the Message of Jesus

19:20 The Preservation of God's Word and the Absence of Certain Artifacts

20:16 The Struggle with Original Documents and the Power Struggle

21:13 The Overwhelming Archaeological Evidence for the Bible

22:11 Taking Action Based on the Evidence

23:18 The Importance of Taking the Bible Seriously

23:46 Conclusion and Farewell

Summary

In this episode, Benjamin and Myles discuss the importance and trustworthiness of the Bible. They cover topics such as the consequences of rejecting Jesus' words, the preservation of God's word, and the uniqueness of the Bible's manuscript evidence. They emphasize the accessibility and significance of the Bible in our lives and recommend books on how we got the Bible. The conversation concludes with an exhortation to prioritize Bible study and reading.

Takeaways

The Bible's words have consequences and should be taken seriously.

The Bible has been preserved throughout history by God's providence.

The Bible's manuscript evidence sets it apart from other books.

The Bible is accessible and should be valued and studied.

The teachings of Jesus and the authority of the Bible are foundational to our faith.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Appreciation

02:39 The Importance of Investigating the Bible

03:09 The Trustworthiness of the Bible

04:05 The Preservation of God's Word

05:24 God's Communication Through His Son

06:21 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Inspiration

07:20 The Writing and Preservation of God's Word

08:09 The Attempt to Destroy God's Word

09:07 God's Preservation of His Word

10:05 The Uniqueness of the Bible's Manuscript Evidence

11:18 The Authority and Power of the Bible

13:38 The Accessibility and Importance of the Bible

19:18 Recommended Books on How We Got the Bible

20:08 The Authority and Teachings of Jesus

21:37 The Importance of Bible Study and Reading

22:04 Conclusion and Exhortation