How do you get started developing spiritual habits? How can we grow in our spiritual lives? Dan and Jed look at the importance of meditating on God's word and where to start when looking for ways to grow closer to God.

Scripture References - 1 Corinthians 2:6-15, Galatians 5:13-26, Romans 8:5&14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Peter 1:5-9

Dan and Jed read through a few of your comments and respond to recently submitted questions.
Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at [email protected].
0:00 - Opening, Shoutouts, and Comment Responses
3:50 - What are Strophes and how do you recognize them?
7:49 - Should parents be pressured to place children in Bible classes or the church Nursery?
11:55 - Tips for developing a Teen Bible Class teaching plan?
16:11 - Are there degree of reward and punishment at the judgement?
19:57 - What home Bible study aids do you recommend investing in?

Scripture References - Hebrews 1:2-4, 1 Timothy 6:15, Philippians 2, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Acts 20:27, Luke 12:47-48, Mark 10:35-45 

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-Deeper dive into the context of Romans 9
-God’s plan for mercy and grace through Christ
-Is Israel still God’s chosen people?
-How God uses us whether we choose to follow Him or not
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Scripture References - Romans 9, Genesis 21:12, Genesis 25:23, Malachi 1:2-3, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16, 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 10:22-23, Isaiah 1:9, Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:4-10, Acts 4:1-12

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-Context of Romans 9
-Physical Israel versus spiritual Israel
-Who God chooses to save
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Scripture References - Romans 2:28-29, Romans 4:11-12, Romans 5:6, Romans 9:1-19, Genesis 21:12, Romans 11:13-24, Genesis 25:23, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 33:19, Romans 9:27

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-The joy and peace of God's forgiveness.
-The side effects of not confessing our sins to God.
-What does "Selah" mean?

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
- Should shame be used as a spiritual motivator?
- Is God ashamed of me or of my shameful acts?
- The difference between making someone feel bad about themselves and helping them realize that God detests their sin.
- Shame is not the end of your story. There is hope and grace.
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Scripture References - Ephesians 5:4, Ephesians 5:12, Colossians 3:8, Luke 16:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Genesis 2:25, 1 Corinthians 11:6, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Romans 1:28-32, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Proverbs 6:16-17 

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-The context of passages in the Bible that mention God’s plan.
-Does God have a specific plan for my life?
-How God uses people to accomplish his will.
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Episodes mentioned:
Predestination & God's Chosen People | Romans 9 Part 1 | Conversations with Dan
https://youtu.be/zP5RgrOdr_o
God’s Plan for Mercy and Grace | Romans 9 Part 2 | Conversations with Dan
https://youtu.be/bLXupVuHllI
How to Analyze & Understand Romans 8:28 | Passage Attack
https://youtu.be/nMOW-nP4YBI

Scripture References - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 29:1-11, Jeremiah 25:11-12, Esther 4:14, Acts 4-5, Romans 8:28, Romans 6:12-14, 2 Peter 3:9, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Galatians 1:15-16, John 15:16, Acts 1:21-22, Psalm 32:8-9

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-The most popular Bible translations.
-Literal versus paraphrased translations.
-What to consider when looking for a Bible translation.

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:
-What is the Gospel?
-What is doctrine?
-Is "Gospel" and "doctrine" the same thing?

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Romans 6:1-14, Romans 1:15-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:20, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 John 1:6-9, 2 John 4, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:1-5, Titus 1:9, John 14:26, John 16:7-8, John 16:12-13, 

In this short episode of Conversations with Dan:
-Is "Jesus was born to die" a biblical statement?
-Jesus' main purpose

Scripture References: Hebrews 10:5-10, Isaiah 53:11, Matthew 20:17-19, Acts 2:22-23, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrew 10:4, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3