Grace at LAST

99-Why do we have a Bible? What was God’s intention when He had men write it down for the world to know? A lot of work, discussions, debates, books, movies, study, research and history has occurred to convey a message to mankind, but why? Why all the work and toil? Do we need to become a scholar in theology? Must we understand Greek and Hebrew, original words, meanings and usage? Is it even possible? The Bible says even a child can understand, how could they understand all of that? Impossible!

On today’s Grace at LAST podcast we simplify things, so we are not overwhelmed with trying to understand all the “deep things” of the Bible. Today we narrow it down to one thing, the Most Important Message in the Bible. I am so glad you joined in today.

 Ephesians 1:7

Hebrews 13:5

1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Galatians 2:20

Romans 8:28-39

98-It is critical to understand context if we are going to understand what God is saying in the scriptures. If we do not understand context, we are going to be led astray.

No way around it, it will happen.

We will become confused about the scriptures because we don’t understand how to apply them to our lives and we will become frustrated.

But how do we know?

How do we know if the scriptures are for us to do or just for us to know? Where do we start?  These are important questions and we are going to talk about them today in our weekly Grace at LAST Podcast. I am so glad you joined in today.

97-Recording from Costa Rica we talk about the new. The new you and the new life Christ provided for you and me through the cross and resurrection. I believe too many people are living with an old covenant mindset and they could be living in the new.

Even people who understand new covenant truths can live with an old covenant mindset. The new is better. We can renew our minds to understand the truth about the new us, the new heaven, the new man, our new life, and the new earth.

There is real freedom in the truths of today’s message and I hope and pray you are living in the newness of life that Jesus made available to all who believe.

Daniel 2:36-45

Hebrews Workbook

Hebrews YouTube

Ephesians Workbook

Ephesians YouTube

96-The Book of Hebrews is by far one of the greatest books ever written. This book tells us about the new covenant brought in with the blood of Jesus when He forgave sin, forever.  Understanding this book and how God brought an end to the old system to replace it with something new, is so important to understand. Many truths that are life changing are found in the words of this book. However, just because it is for us to know and understand, it does not mean it is all for us to do. Understanding the difference brings a level of freedom following rules and commandments never could.

 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Hebrews 1:1-2

Hebrews Workbook

Hebrews Youtube

Ephesians Workbook

Ephesians YouTube

94-Sometimes we think things are for us today but are acutally in the past. Today we look at traditions we may be in bondage to that we can rid of now. Exciting and liberating, let's grow in grace together.

93-When we consider the Hebrews and the persecution they endured for believing in the new covenant of grace, some of us can relate. Some have been separated, rejected, dismissed and judged when the new covenant of grace is realized. It can hurt, we miss those we spent time with, and being a part of division is no fun for anyone. And yet it happens. We don’t want it to happen, but it does. What do we do when and if that happens? How do we navigate through that and what should our mindset be when confronted with issues such as these?  These are the things we discuss on today’s Grace at LAST Podcast. Thank you so much for joining in.

92-God has poured out every bit of forgiveness He is going to give when He accepted Christ’s payment for the worlds sin. And yet it is a common teaching and belief we need to ask for more forgiveness when we sin. The book of Hebrews is all about the new and better covenant that is based on Christ’s one time sacrifice that removed sin. Now we can receive eternal life and complete and total forgiveness, all by faith. When we talk to God, we can talk about other things than asking for what we already have in full.

Today we talk about the things God enjoys talking about with us and how we can leave behind those traditions and misleading’s that put us in bondage and yet have been handed down to us through the ages.

 Hebrews 9:25-26

Hebrews 9:22

Ephesians 1:7

1 John 1:8-10

It is easy to misunderstand seed, time and harvest. We can believe that the seeds we sow will determine the harvest God brings into our lives. Often, because we are fuzzy where the old covenant ends and the new covenant begins, we can think God is dealing with blessings in the new covenant like He did in the old. He isn’t.

We can retire from trying to earn God’s favor and blessings. We have them if we have Christ.

When we understand the beauty and riches that belong to us in Christ, everything changes. We change our perspective to see the good and finished work Jesus accomplished on our behalf; how can we help be anything but grateful?

A grateful heart is a happy heart.

An ungrateful heart is an unhappy heart (Veggie Tails).

Hebrews 10:14

Many messages we receive about the Bible are about what God is going to do. Many believe better days on earth are coming, so they wait. Others believe life on earth will always be painful so enduring until they get to heaven is best they can do, so they wait. But what about right now? What about the fulfilled prophecy we already possess to live in, not waiting for something better? What if our perspective changed and we saw this stunning creation God prepared for us to dwell so beautiful and magnificent, we can’t hardly take our eyes from it?

 Let’s look together at the Kingdom of God and realize our real citizenship is in the heavenly’s, it is now, and it is glorious!

 2 Corinthians 5:7

Colossians 1:6

Mark 9:1

My friend Mara went to heaven this week. It rocked our world, and our lives are still reeling from the pain.

Today we talk about heaven and what it might be like for those who have gone before us.

I think many are waiting for earth to be what heaven is like.

We think Jesus will rescue us from this crazy world and set up a perfect world.

Many people are living with their head in the clouds looking for Jesus to come back and save us from the evil in the world. We think He is going to make things perfect on this side of heaven.

But is that true? Are we expecting earth to be the reality and atmosphere of heaven, our eternal home? Could we be missing out on appreciating and enjoying what we already have, but don’t realize we are doing that? Are we living with the carrot dangling just out of reach and if we just push a little harder, we’ll get it?

Let’s ask some interesting questions that may lead us away from the traditional view of heaven and earth and see what the Lord wants to reveal to us about the new heaven and new earth.

Romans 6:23

John 3:1-16

Jeremiah 31:31-34