East to West

Don't miss this next episode with Zac and Nate as they discuss the history of Hanukkah. Going all the way back to the 4th century, they look at Alexander the Great, His generals, and finally Antiochus Epiphanes and his attempt to kill off the Jewish people during the Maccabean revolt. God was with the Jews though and the feast of Hanukkah, or lights was born, which we can see Jesus in in many ways today. 

Don't miss this next episode on East to West as Zac and Nate share how they were raised, why the Hebrew text in Prov. 22:6 is so important, and how it contributes to the larger conversation regarding each Childs unique contribution that God is uniquely training them to fulfill at the perfect time. 

Timing is everything with God. If we lag behind or jump the gun, we can miss the Kingdom opportunity that God has for us. But as we learn to trust God's timing, we grow in our appreciation and awareness of the fact that he has destined us for the territory we are currently in, to work with the team he has placed us with, and become satisfied with the treasure we receive from hungering and thirsting for the righteousness of God. Pastor Sam's amazing stories and life of faithful obedience to God will encourage you to trust God in this season, chase God's presence in your life, and live exuberant, joy-filled  lives while you patiently wait for those things He has placed in your heart. 

We love pictures of Christ in the Old Testament. It was Augustine who said, "In the Old Testament the New is concealed, in the New the Old is revealed.” Do you believe this? Do you read your Bible this way? How has it changed your life? How is it impacting others? Don't miss this episode as Zac dives into the Old Testament picture of Christ found in the story of Joseph and his cup of divination found in the innocent Benjamins sack. 

Join Zac and Nate as they dive into Mark's unique account of the demoniac oppressed by legion. Mark's uncanny attention to detail and the significance of this account will surprise you. Details like this remind us that every word is living and active and was intentionally written down through the inspiration of Holy Spirit. You will be encouraged and hungry for more of God's word after listening to this episode. 

Don't miss this new episode where Zac and Nate dive into the life of a leader that often gets overlooked-- Caleb. He was a man of the mountains, unlike Lot who chose the valley, moving his tents as far as sodom. In this episode we learn that unlike the west, the mountain tops are the places in our lives that require faith. The valley is a life of ease, but the mountains? To live there requires faith. Listen to this episode and find out why, as well as the kind of man we see in the OT that chose such a life. 

Join Zac and Nate this week as they share on Passover!

Join Zac and Nate this week as they look at the Holiday celebrated this last week known as Purim. This is a holiday filled with joy, dressing up in costumes, and giving gifts to each other, but it is rooted in one of the most amazing biblical stories--- one we are all familiar with. Zac and Nate are going to talk about the holiday, what it means, why its celebrated, the story of Esther and finally bring it all back to the Messiah and how it parallels His dying on a tree to redeem that which was lost. 

Don't miss this special episode with our friend and guest, Mordechai Wiseman who lives in Israel. Mordechai is the founder of Israel Firstfruits which exists to "support, assist, guide, coach, encourage and invest in the believing professional community in Israel." Mordechai joins us today to share about what Israel Firstfruits does, the Biblical understanding of the Kingdom, the parable of the two lost sons from Luke 15 and more. Mordechai's hebraic understanding of the text as well as the ways of God will incite some form of a paradigm shift in your life we are sure just as it did ours. 

Join Zac and Nate this week as Zac takes a look at the story of Jehoshaphat and dives into the nature of standing while God fights our battles. It is not a passive thing to stand, it's actually active. We all too often forget that Faith moves mountains, not always our hands. Don't miss this episode!