This Bonus Episode provides a deeper dive into the themes in our last podcast: "Love and Justice..."

Are you striving for a more profound, wholehearted love for God? Do you ever wonder how to stay steadfast in your faith amidst life's challenges? This podcast delves into the timeless wisdom of Scripture, exploring powerful examples of those who loved God deeply and those who tragically strayed.

Join us as we examine the contrasting lives of Solomon, whose heart was turned away by compromise and divided loyalties, and Joshua, whose unwavering commitment inspires us all. We'll uncover the lessons from Solomon's downfall and the keys to Joshua's enduring faithfulness, helping you identify potential pitfalls in your own life and discover practical ways to prioritize your love for God.

We also consider the sobering warning to the church of Laodicea about the danger of lukewarm faith and how to cultivate a passionate and vibrant relationship with God.

In this podcast, you'll discover:

• Biblical insights into what it truly means to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

• The subtle ways that modern "idols" and small compromises can lead us away from God.

• How to cultivate trust and obedience as expressions of your love for God, following the example of Joshua.

• Practical steps to avoid spiritual complacency and reignite your passion for God.

If you're looking to strengthen your faith, learn from the experiences of biblical figures, and be challenged to live out your love for God in every area of your life, then this podcast is for you. Tune in to be encouraged and equipped on your journey of wholehearted devotion!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re tuning in! Let’s talk—what does loving your neighbor look like in your daily life? ⬇️

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Episode Title: Love & Justice – The Two Greatest Commandments

📖 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:37-39

We’ve all heard these words before, but what do they truly mean? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the two greatest commandments and uncover how they are the foundation of our faith and the key to understanding God’s love.

Join us as we explore:

✔️ The deeper meaning behind loving God and loving our neighbor

✔️ How idolatry and injustice directly oppose these commandments

✔️ The parable of the Good Samaritan and its powerful lesson on radical love

✔️ How Jesus embodied justice and love in His ministry

✔️ Why true obedience leads to real freedom

This episode will challenge you to examine your heart, break down barriers, and put faith into action. Are we truly loving God if we aren’t actively loving others? Let’s unpack what it means to live a life fully surrendered to love and justice.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to “go and do likewise.” 

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Are you feeling spiritually thirsty? Do you long for a fresh start and to be made clean? Then you won't want to miss our new podcast, "Come and See - Return and be Clean!" Inspired by the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-42).

We explore themes of encountering the living water and the transformative power of God's grace. Just as Jesus offered the woman water that would become "a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life", our podcast delves into how you too can find true and lasting spiritual refreshment.

We'll also reflect on the promise in Ezekiel 36:25: "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols".

Discover how you can return to God and experience the cleansing and new heartHe offers. Join us as we discuss: *Encountering Jesus amid your everyday life, just like the woman at the well. The "living water" that satisfies your deepest spiritual thirst. The joy of being made **clean** from the burdens of the past. The power of personal testimony to inspire others – just like the Samaritans whobelieved because of the woman's word: "He told me all that I ever did". They then said, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world". Don't remain spiritually thirsty or weighed down. "Come and See - Return and be Clean" is here to encourage and uplift you. Tune in on all your favorite podcast platforms:

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The biblical narrative of King Hezekiah of Judah and the Assyrian threat highlights themes of faith, trust in God versus worldly power, divine intervention, and consequences of faithfulness and pride. The Assyrians, a powerful empire, threatened Jerusalem with military might and psychological warfare. Hezekiah, facing overwhelming odds, turned to God in prayer and sought counsel from Isaiah. God miraculously delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrian army.Key themes include the contrast between trusting in God and relying on human strength or alliances. Isaiah 36 emphasizes Rabshakeh’s attempts to undermine Judah’s faith in God and trust in Egypt. Jeremiah 9:23-24 emphasizes that true glory comes from understanding and knowing God, not from wisdom, might, or riches. Hezekiah’s response to the Assyrian threat is characterized by prayer, humility, and seeking divine guidance.

“In their desperate need, they fully trusted God’s power to save, and He didn’t fail them.”Hezekiah’s prayer in Isaiah 37:15-20 shows his recognition of God’s sovereignty and power over all kingdoms. Divine intervention and deliverance are key elements of the story.2 Kings 19:35: “That very night, the angel of the Lord struck the Assyrian camp, killing a hundred forty-five thousand.”Isaiah 37:35 states, “I will defend this city to save it for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.”Spiritual warfare and propaganda: The Assyrians used psychological warfare, led by the Rabshakeh, to spread fear, doubt, and lies.The Rabshakeh’s speeches (Isaiah 36) aimed to undermine Hezekiah’s faith and convince the people to surrender.Jesus warned that Satan’s main tool is deception.God’s intervention was partly motivated by defending His honor against the Assyrians’ blasphemous claims.Hezekiah’s prayer in Isaiah 37 included the plea “that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord, You alone.”God said He would defend the city “for My own sake” (Isaiah 37:35).Lessons for today: The story remains relevant for believers.We must trust in God, pray for deliverance, and seek guidance from scripture and prophetic counsel.Listeners should seek God’s guidance, listen to His prophets and Holy Spirit’s teachings, and obey His commands.Cherish and cultivate faith, as prophets and apostles testified to the faith that holds God’s promises and awaits deliverance in His appointed time.

Hezekiah’s pride led to exile, as foretold in 2 Chronicles 32:31 and Isaiah 39:6-7. God tested Hezekiah to know his heart.Hezekiah’s mistake shows that even faithful friends and even those who love God can make errors.Isaiah’s final words to Hezekiah were harsh due to the King’s foolishness and ego.

As God’s conduit, we have a responsibility to direct people to Him, showcasing His love, power, righteousness, and mercy.

"What More Could I Have Done?" powerfully conveys the message of God's unwavering love and perfect justice, demonstrated most profoundly through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By examining the cosmic conflict, the parables of the vineyard, and the ultimate vindication of God, the lesson encourages believers to trust in God's character, even amidst unanswered questions, and to actively witness to His truth and love in a world still influenced by the deceiver. The central question, "What more could I have done?", serves as a testament to God's exhaustive efforts for humanity's salvation and the revelation of His glorious character.

1. The Cosmic Conflict and Satan's Accusations:

• Satan is portrayed as "the deceiver of the whole world from the beginning," a "liar," and the "father thereof" (John 8:44, "God's Love and Justice Revealed").
• He is also described as the "slanderer and accuser of God" (Revelation 12:10, "God's Love and Justice Revealed," "What More Could I Have Done? - Sabbath School Lesson 11, 1st Qtr 2025").
• Satan attempts to "usurp God's Authority as ruler of the world" ("God's Love and Justice Revealed").
• His accusations challenge God's righteousness and love, suggesting that God's government is unjust and that humanity would be better off governing themselves ("God's Love and Justice: What More Could He Do?").

2. God's Response and Demonstration of Love and Justice:

• Jesus as the Revealer of Truth: Jesus came into the world "to bear witness to the truth" (John 18:37, Memory Text, "God's Love and Justice Revealed"). This truth is that "God is love" and has humanity's best interests in mind ("God's Love and Justice Revealed"). As Jesus said to Philip, "If you want to know what the Father is like, look at Me" ("God's Love and Justice: What More Could He Do?").
• The Significance of the Cross: The cross is presented as the supreme demonstration of God's "perfect righteousness and love" (Romans 3:25-26, Romans 5:8, "God's Love and Justice Revealed," "What More Could I Have Done? - Sabbath School Lesson 11, 1st Qtr 2025").
• Romans 3:25-26 highlights that God set forth Christ as a "propitiation by His blood...to demonstrate His righteousness."
• Romans 5:8 states, "But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
• The cross answers Satan's charges by showing God's willingness to take the penalty of sin upon Himself, upholding His law while offering salvation ("God's Love and Justice Revealed"). "Jesus Took the penalty of sin upon Himself."

• The Parable of the Vineyard (Isaiah 5): This parable illustrates God's extensive efforts and loving provisions for His people (the vineyard). God asks, "What more could have been done to My vineyard that I have not done in it?" (Isaiah 5:4, "God's Love and Justice Revealed," "God's Love and Justice: What More Could He Do?," "What More Could I Have Done? - Sabbath School Lesson 11, 1st Qtr 2025"). This question underscores the fact that God has done everything necessary for their fruitfulness.
• The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers (Matthew 21:33-39): This parable, related to Isaiah 5, shows the rejection of God's messengers and ultimately His Son, further emphasizing humanity's unresponsiveness despite God's efforts ("God's Love and Justice Revealed," "God's Love and Justice: What More Could He Do?").

3. God's Invitation to Judge and the Ultimate Vindication:

• God, in His justice and transparency, invites humanity to "judge, please, between me and my vineyard" (Isaiah 5:3, "God's Love and Justice Revealed," "God's Love and Justice: What More Could He Do?"). This demonstrates His confidence in the righteousness of His actions.

• Revelation 15:3 and 19:1-6 describe heavenly beings praising God, saying, "Great and marvelous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways" (Revelation 15:3, "SSNET References - Lesson 11: March 8-14").

The Three Who Walk With God

Enoch walked in holy light,

Through shadowed days, his faith burned bright.

He spoke with God in love and grace,

Until he vanished—gone from place.

Elijah stood on Carmel’s height,

A prophet bold in truth and might.

Chariots of fire came down in flight,

And bore him through the endless night.

Moses led through desert sand,

With staff and law in weary hand.

Death was not his final home, 

For Jesus claimed him as His Own.

Now in glory, a witness to all

As soon His people will answer His Call

They pray and watch as time moves on,

Awaiting Christ—our coming dawn.

Overview                                                                                                      

1) Jesus seeks us to restore us.

2) Can we follow Jesus personally?

3) The world is full of darkness, but Jesus came as a light into the darkness to reach us.

4) Our Theology should come from the Source "above" and not from corruption "below"

5) Staying connected

In the Gospel of John, John 14:6 is part of Jesus’s last words to his disciples. It’s like Moses’s farewell speech in Deuteronomy. What can we learn from Jesus’s instructions before he dies?

* **Seven “I AM” Statements:** These statements connect the “Book of Signs” and the “Book of Glory” in John. What do they show about how Jesus is different and what he’s doing?

* **The Second Coming:** Jesus promises to come back in John 14:3. He’s super sure about it. Can you be sure?

What is justice and why is it so important to a God of Love

What does it mean when God makes a covenant with people? How can we better understand what it means to us and can it make our lives better?