This episode explores what Jesus meant by "the new covenant" when he instituted the Lord’s Supper, tracing its roots to Jeremiah 31 and contrasting it with the Sinai covenant of works. It explains how the new covenant writes God’s law on believers’ hearts, fulfills the promise to Abraham, and leads beyond forgiveness to membership in the eternal city described in Hebrews. Listeners are guided through key biblical passages (Jeremiah, Romans, Galatians, Deuteronomy, and Hebrews) to show why the new covenant is a gift of grace, not a contract of works.

This episode explores what Jesus meant by "the new covenant" when he instituted the Lord’s Supper, tracing its roots to Jeremiah 31 and contrasting it with the Sinai covenant of works. It explains how the new covenant writes God’s law on believers’ hearts, fulfills the promise to Abraham, and leads beyond forgiveness to membership in the eternal city described in Hebrews. Listeners are guided through key biblical passages (Jeremiah, Romans, Galatians, Deuteronomy, and Hebrews) to show why the new covenant is a gift of grace, not a contract of works.

This episode explores the biblical meaning of faith through Hebrews 10–11 and other scriptures, contrasting it with prosperity teaching and the idea of ‘blind’ faith. The speaker argues that biblical faith is rational, being supported by reason, eyewitness testimony, and divine revelation. We see that faith is a supernatural gift that enables endurance, produces visible acts of obedience, and grows through Scripture, prayer, and community, giving believers hope, purpose, and confidence in Jesus' promises and return.

This episode explores the biblical meaning of faith through Hebrews 10–11 and other scriptures, contrasting it with prosperity teaching and the idea of ‘blind’ faith. The speaker argues that biblical faith is rational, being supported by reason, eyewitness testimony, and divine revelation. We see that faith is a supernatural gift that enables endurance, produces visible acts of obedience, and grows through Scripture, prayer, and community, giving believers hope, purpose, and confidence in Jesus' promises and return.

Psalm 73 traces Asaph’s journey from spiritual crisis—lamenting the prosperity of the wicked and feeling abandoned—into renewed understanding after entering the sanctuary of God (not a building but a picture of the bible). It highlights three movements: the psalmist’s complaint, his restraint from airing doubts, and his eventual comprehension through God’s presence. We see how Scripture restores perspective, teaching God’s sovereignty, our own ignorance, and the comfort of God’s continual presence, guidance, and hope of glory. The talk applies these lessons to real Christian struggles like trauma, discouragement, and neglecting the means of grace.

Psalm 73 traces Asaph’s journey from spiritual crisis—lamenting the prosperity of the wicked and feeling abandoned—into renewed understanding after entering the sanctuary of God (not a building but a picture of the bible). It highlights three movements: the psalmist’s complaint, his restraint from airing doubts, and his eventual comprehension through God’s presence. We see how Scripture restores perspective, teaching God’s sovereignty, our own ignorance, and the comfort of God’s continual presence, guidance, and hope of glory. The talk applies these lessons to real Christian struggles like trauma, discouragement, and neglecting the means of grace.

We use the weed infested and good soils of the parable of the sower respectively to distinguish the false or nominal christian who has not been born again from the true christian who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit and lives in the power of that Spirit to live a life that glorifies God by faithfully serving Christ and trusting in him alone for salvation and eternal life. This is important for us today when churches are often filled with worshippers who honestly think they are christians but fail the tests of Scripture such Matthew 7:21

Just to remind you that during UK holiday months August and July all podcasts will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, republished and reposted with AI enhanced audio tracks and UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)

We use the weed infested and good soils of the parable of the sower respectively to distinguish the false or nominal christian who has not been born again from the true christian who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit and lives in the power of that Spirit to live a life that glorifies God by faithfully serving Christ and trusting in him alone for salvation and eternal life. This is important for us today when churches are often filled with worshippers who honestly think they are christians but fail the tests of Scripture such Matthew 7:21

Just to remind you that during UK holiday months August and July all podcasts will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, republished and reposted with AI enhanced audio tracks and UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)

This episode explores Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, focusing on the first half of the story and its explanation. It highlights the Holy Spirit as the true sower and explains how different soils represent spiritual responses to the gospel. Practical lessons are drawn about evangelism, spiritual opposition, shallow faith, and the importance of deep roots and the Spirit’s sustaining power in times of trial. The talk concludes with a preview that the parable’s remaining sections—the thorny ground and the good soil—will be examined in the next episode.

Just to remind you that during UK holiday months August and July all podcasts will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, republished and reposted with AI enhanced audio tracks and UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)

This episode explores Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, focusing on the first half of the story and its explanation. It highlights the Holy Spirit as the true sower and explains how different soils represent spiritual responses to the gospel. Practical lessons are drawn about evangelism, spiritual opposition, shallow faith, and the importance of deep roots and the Spirit’s sustaining power in times of trial. The talk concludes with a preview that the parable’s remaining sections—the thorny ground and the good soil—will be examined in the next episode.

Just to remind you that during UK holiday months August and July all podcasts will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, republished and reposted with AI enhanced audio tracks and UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)