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La persona y obra de Cristo es la esencia del evangelio. Muchos conocen sus milagros, sus poderosos sermones y su muerte final en la cruz para el perdón de los pecados. Pero hay una conversación entre Jesús y una pareja de discípulos en el camino a Emaús. En medio de este diálogo encontraremos perlas de comprensión espiritual sobre el poder de la palabra y la obra, las Escrituras y el Señorío de Jesús. 🙏

In this episode of Sit Down and Listen we discuss the Reformation, the religious revolution that took place in the Western church in the 16th century.   The reformers rejected the authority of the pope as well as many of the principles and practices of Catholicism of that time. The essential tenets of the Reformation are that the Bible is the sole authority for all matters of faith and conduct and that salvation is by God's grace and by faith in Jesus Christ.

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Our New Testament has a long history behind it. In this episode of  @Sit Down And Listen - Marlon Acuña , we discuss the background behind this living book that has impacted generations of believers till this day and will continue to do so. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! God bless!  #Bible #biblehistory #christian #christianpodcast #faith #salvation #grace #Jesus #holyspirit #God

En este episodio de Siéntate y escucha (Sit Down and Listen), nos enfrentaremos con la conversación entre Jesús y la mujer samaritana. La agua viva que Cristo ofrece no es literal en su naturaleza sino espiritual en su realidad. Es importante no sólo saber de esta agua viva sino también de quien la ofrece. Este maestro, un rabino que le declara a esta mujer que ni las montañas ni los templos determinarán quién adora verdaderamente al único Dios verdadero. Pero el indicador será un templo que no está hecho con manos humanas. Es una confrontación que descubre las falsedades de nuestra sociedad y los dioses que una humanidad caída ha creado para sí mismo. Pero el Dios que es la fuente de agua viva nos ofrece la capacidad de adorar en espíritu y en verdad.

En el Evangelio segun San Juan nos encontramos con una mujer sedienta que se ve cerca de un pozo. Su espiritualidad estaba falta de vida, aferrandose a su parentela y las tradiciones del pasado. El que dice "dame de beber" tiene el poder sobrenatural para producir en todo aquel que pone su Fe y Confianza en El, una fuente de agua viva. Una fuente que salta para Vida Eterna.

En el Evangelio de San Marcos encontramos una semilla, el mensaje puro de Dios. Esa semilla pequeña produce un fruto de gloria y de arrepentimiento. Nuestra predicación sólo vale la pena si está llena del poder del Espíritu Santo. La obra que empezamos puede que sea insignificante para los que nos ridiculizan, sirve un gran propósito para la expansión del reino de Dios.

En este episodio de Sit Down and Listen hablaremos un poco sobre la VERDADERA y UNICA luz. Esta luz fue personificada en la person de Cristo. Es esa luz odiada por muchos la que trae una dulce salvacion. 

The book of Esther showcases a beautiful story that revolves around the life of a courageous young woman. Esther would serve as a type of Christ as she would intercede for her people and perform the most loving act that can ever be offered, put her own life on the line. But within this high value, intense drama we find the character of Mordecai and his bitter relationship with Haman, the gallows that were built for Mordecai became Haman's downfall. The King of Israel honored Mordecai, but can there be any parallel between an Old Testament story and the newness of life believers find in Christ? In this weeks episode of Sit Down And Listen we will come to the realization that just how the King honored Mordecai the sovereign Lord has decided to prepare Robes, Horses, and Crowns.     

Often referred to as the "microwave generation" in which patience is a long lost virtue, It is very easy to see that the new generations that are developing under this culture are establishing a foundation that is dominated by physical appearances, pleasure over responsibilities, and a lack of critical thinking. We are known as the generation that doesn't think twice when it comes to challenging and disrespecting authorities both at home and in our societies. For many the person of the Shepard boy that would later become King doesn't immediately connect and it shouldn't, but David, along with his mighty men, can teach this new generation some essential truths that can help us carry the burdens of these times. In this episode of Sit Down And Listen we are confronted by the actions and attitudes of men whose boldness served to build a kingdom and it is this same boldness that will empower this new generation.   

The cross is often seen as a place of darkness, pain, embarrassment and helpless suffering. But that is only one side of the panorama when it comes to death Christ suffered. In this episode of the SDAL podcast we pick up where we left off last episode after Christ is betrayed by one of his own, he is sentenced to death and now must carry out the mission for which he was sent. But within every particular event in the final hours of the passion we see a blessed irony that serve to bring the exact opposite effect. Hope, joy, victory and assurance. That very same assurance that we stand on, one provided by the irony of the cross...