(0:30) Joke of the Day - Clinton Daniel Nicholson

(1:34) Question of the Day:  Do you talk doing movies or do you need it to be really quiet?

(6:00) Off Topic Topic: What does that practically look like to listen to someone without judgment?  How did Jesus do it?

(19:15) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (23:40) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (25:12) In Episode 57, Steve was addressing “domesticating the Beatitudes” and mentioned there are many ways to look at the Beatitudes. Some say we don’t have to obey the beatitudes until “The Kingdom is fully here.” What defines when the Kingdom is fully here? Is there sin in the Kingdom during this time?
3. (27:56) No questions! Just wanted to say I loved both this week’s and last week’s sermons. Now which location do you think this person was at?
4. (28:33) What are some practical ways to not idolize “good” things while still caring about them (i.e. spouse, children, etc.)
5. (35:24) Steve, what does “God-esteem” actually look like day to day?
6. (38:40) Kevin, when you were talking about being poor in spirit, you mentioned that it allows us to accept help from God. It got me thinking about how we often have a hard time accepting or asking for help with each other as well. How does being poor in spirit play a role in our relationships with each other?

(43:32) Celebration: Business Meeting

(1:43) Question of the Day: Are you a night owl or a morning person?

(8:02) Off Topic Topic: Why do some people say Holy Ghost and other people say Holy Spirit?

Discussion & Member Questions:

1. (14:50) One of the hardest things in Scripture to content with for a woman can be the lesser value women are afforded, especially when a dollar amount is explicitly stated in Leviticus. This is only extenuated by New Testament statements that refer to women as weaker vessels or easily deceived. Where can we see God’s heart for women the way we see it for the poor or lowly, in a world that reduces women (or people, for that matter) to property of unequal value?

2. (27:22) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

3. (30:39) Could you expound on the focus on this series and what the bumper means?

(36:58) Kevin's Sabbatical

4. (39:49) What does it mean that we have domesticated the Sermon on the mount

(43:08) Celebration: Staff & Easter Weekend

(2:01) Joke of the Day

(3:38) Question of the Day: What is the dumbest way you’ve injured yourself?

(12:30) Hot Topic: How do we balance being new guest sensitive and going deep with long-time members?

(19:26) Discussion & Member Questions: Next Series Preview

(21:31) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (24:50) I understand how the seven year forgiveness of debt pressed against generational poverty. I don’t understand how it presses against generational wealth? Given that one couldn’t charge interest, how did loans contribute to creating wealth? Thank you so much!
2. (30:08) How do you fight the feeling that you’re being lazy while observing the Sabbath?
3. (40:56) Can we talk more about gleaning? What are some ways that we can live out this principle in our lives?
4. (48:51) What were the things you weren't able to talk about on Sunday?

(58:13) Celebration: Kid's Maundy Thursday Event

(0:30) Catching Up: Wedding traditions we love.

(4:36) Joke of the Day

(5:08) Question of the Day: What is a candy or snack you used to love but now just isn’t the same anymore?

(10:34) Hot Topic: Is fasting something we are expected to practice today? Or is it optional?

Discussion & Member Questions:

(16:46) Did they clean the ark or was there just caked on dry blood everywhere?

(20:45) How should we respond when someone gets stuck on specific parts of the Bible they disagree with or don’t like?

(32:08) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (35:33) Why couldn’t priests have a flat nose? And why did they have to be so perfect physically?
2. (39:20) Based on what we've studied in the Old Testament and what we see in the New Testament, what is a reasonable expectation we should have for our elders and pastors?
3. (46:56)How should we specifically be praying for our church leaders?

(50:11) Celebration: Leviticus and Baptism on Sunday!

(3:49) Joke of the Day

(5:30) Question of the Day: What is something you refuse to spend money on?

(11:06) Hot Topic: Jesus was criticized for eating with tax collectors and sinners. Paul warns that “Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character”. So how should Christians balance building real relationships with people who don’t follow Christ with not being influenced by sin?

(17:51) Discussion & Member Questions:

(18:15) How to respond to friend who believes conspiracy theories and blames Jews for outrageous acts?

(27:23) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (31:02) I noticed you used the language, “sexual desires”, but I often hear it as “sexual needs” - How does that language affect how we approach our sexuality?
2. (33:20) I was attempting to begin a gospel conversation and the topic of marriage got brought up. And as a non-believer, he does not understand why he needs to get the government involved in his relationship with his girlfriend. What is the appropriate way to address this topic with gentleness but directness if you’re trying to go towards a gospel conversation? For instance, would Romans 13:1-2 be valid to point towards in this case?
3. (41:20) Could you clarify what you mean by the lists? Because we do follow lists…even love the Lord your God first and then your neighbor as yourself is a list. 
4. (44:55) Where do the priests get the idea of being celibate?
5. (46:26) Steve, you said you don’t like seeing people with signs and verses. What is the best way to combat our culture?
6. (52:55) Could we take some time to provide some handlebars for those who might be struggling with their own sexuality?

(58:15) Celebration: DNow

(1:19) Question of the Day:  How many holes does a straw have?

(4:10 What is your favorite Bible joke?

(7:10) Hot Topic: Does the Bible talk about perfect will and permissive will? 

(22:00) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (26:24) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (30:12) Can you discuss the theological symbolism of the scapegoat having all the sins of the community laid on it then sending it out. What does this say about sin? What does this say about God?
3. (35:05) Can y’all talk more about Azazel and give more context around that?
4. (42:27) From the Psalms verse, what does it mean now to have a broken spirit?
5. (46:29) We talked about discipline vs. punishment…How can I tell the difference between being disciplined and experiencing the consequences of my own actions?

(52:24) Celebration: Worship Night!

(5:49) Question of the Day: Would you consider yourself to be introverted or extroverted? Do you recharge alone or with people?

(12:16) Hot Topic: Gen Z and Millennials turn to AI for spiritual advice. A new survey from Barna Group and Gloo has found that 2 in 5 feel the guidance they get from AI is just as trustworthy as asking a pastor. What is the role of a pastor in a Christian’s life?

(27:02) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (31:26) As we’re reading through the first few chapters of Leviticus it’s very clear they were not supposed to drink the blood. So how did we get to the place where we’re drinking Jesus‘s blood now?
2. (35:33) For today's Jewish faith, without a blood sacrifice for sins, how do they believe that they are made right before God?
3. (44:44) Can we talk more about the difference of moral and ritualistic impurity?
4. (53:13) How would you answer someone who says that Christianity is just about following rules?

(57:41) Celebration: Trivia Night

(2:28) Question of the Day:  Who is the actor who would play you in a movie?

(5:59) Hot Topic: Should we kill bugs? Or should we protect them because they are God’s creation?

(10:42) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (15:32) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (17:01) Could you elaborate on the God that IS? It’s so easy to think of Old Testament God as mean and the New Testament God as kind.
3. (23:01) How can someone understand the priesthood of the believers if they are not very familiar with priests?
4. (26:43) Because God is our mediator, should we pray to Jesus? Or God the Father? Or does it matter?
5. (27:48) What did the priests “do” that actually mediated between God and the Israelites?
6. (31:07) Kevin, you asked “Where do you take God too lightly?” - In what ways do you see that we can be too casual in our reverence to God today?
7. (44:22) How should viewing ourselves as mediators between God’s love and grace and the world change the way we live day to day?

(49:09) Celebration: Men's Breakfast

(4:52) Question of the Day:  What is your favorite Winter Olympics event to watch?

(12:28) Hot Topic: According to a recent Barna study, in the last 5 years, commitment to Jesus has risen dramatically among millennials and Gen Z, but church attendance hasn’t. 

What do you think that disconnect is between wanting Jesus, but not wanting the church?

(34:54) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (37:36) Why is the grain offering the most holy?
2. (41:46) When and to whom should we make confessions?
3. (45:15) Do we need to ask for forgiveness for our sins constantly - even the ones we don’t know about?
4. (55:15) So, if it’s not about the sacrifice, why does the sacrifice matter? Why can’t a rich person bring a handful of flour? Thanks.
5. (58:24) When it talks about forgiveness and restoration plus a fifth, what would it actually look like to Christians to embrace that kind of repentance since our culture usually settles for quick apologies.

(1:03:42) Celebration: Sender's Forum

(2:12) Question of the Day: If you could hare a meal with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

(10:00) Youth Area Update: How are things going - what are y’all focusing on right now? 

(12:49) What are teen's greatest challenge in believing the Bible?

(13:32) What do you have coming up?

(14:52) How can we pray for you, your team, and the teens right now? 

(16:52) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about

1. (20:34) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?
2. (22:01) What advice do you have for parents on how they talk with their teens about Leviticus?
3. (26:26) Why do some sacrifices not have a sweet aroma?
4. (27:13) Is there any connection between the pleasing aroma and smoke from the burnt offerings? It seems like the altar represents earth, the fire is transformation, and the smoke is ascension to heaven with its pleasing aroma. Is this line of thinking off base? Thanks.
5. (29:10) Why would God find pleasure in something dying?
6. (34:49) What does it actually look like to be “all in” with God in daily life?
7. (44:00) How does someone discern if they are withholding something from God?

(51:51) Celebration: Baptisms