How was it possible for Jonah to be swallowed by a whale and emerge in Israel three days later? Listen to this message to hear all the fascinating details that are mentioned in the Bible. Learn that God prepared a sea creature for this and no one knows exactly which one it is although many have speculated it was a sperm whale. See how time was counted in those days to make up the three days and three nights. Hear arguments concerning whether Jonah died and was brought back to life. Learn that in Jonah's distress he called out to the Lord using many phrases from the Book of Psalms.

Pastor Ken Keltner is Senior pastor of Brookside Baptist Church, Brookfield, WI. He's the speaker on The Word for Life radio broadcast which airs on WVCY. In James 1:2-3 it says, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." The word "temptations" in this context is referring to testing or trials. It's a word we really don't like to hear. This passage indicates that the trying of our faith builds patience or endurance in us. Many times we read this quickly and we may talk about its meaning in application to others, but what about when the trials and tests hit you? What is your response when these trials all of a sudden seem to come from nowhere? You wonder, why is this happening to me? What have I done wrong? Do we really count it all joy when we go through such times? How do we respond? It's often said such trials can turn us bitter or better. So listen to this Crosstalk and find out how Pastor Keltner responded as he walks listeners through what occurred during events leading up to and beyond March 16, 2026. That's the day that Pastor Ken's wife Kathy went home to be with the Lord after battling Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. They were married over 42 years and amidst the extreme heartache, the Lord has shown himself faithful and is very much at work. More Information: brooksidebc.org [email protected] 262-783-6180

From the very beginning, the authority of God's Word has been under attack. God gave clear instruction in the Garden of Eden as recorded in Genesis 2:16 and following: "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.'" In Genesis chapter 3, the serpent spoke to Eve, "Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?" The serpent put this question in her mind to cause doubt and later countered what God said, "Ye shall not surely die." Tragically, Eve took of the fruit and ate it. She gave it to Adam, who also ate it, and thus sin entered into the world. We often look back and ask how could they do such a thing. Yet, in our secular world and in pulpits across the country, the same challenge is happening day after day, questioning the authority of the Scriptures. Returning to Crosstalk to answer this concern was Ken Ham. Ken is founder of Answers in Genesis and its life-changing attractions: the highly acclaimed Creation Museum and the world-renowned Ark Encounter. Ken is a biblical apologist and author of multiple books, including Divine Dilemma (understanding death, disease, and suffering); Divided Nation (about today's culture wars); Creation to Babel (a devotional commentary); The Lie: Unraveling the Myth: Evolution/Millions of Years and Miraculous: The Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis Story.

1. A Needed Seeking 2. An Earnest Seeking 3. A Seeking That Finds Psalter #'s: 45A, 51B, 32B, 63A

What is the parable of the good Samaritan teaching? Listen to this message to understand Christ's answer to the Pharisee lawyer. Find out how Jesus explains who his neighbor is using questions and a story. See that the victim of the roadside mugging was considered an unlovable person to the Samaritan but he showed unconditional, impersonal love to him. Hear six lessons we can learn from this parable.

Kingdom Minded Living (Romans 1:7-17) 1. fruit on their mind 2. the brethren in their sights 3. the gospel in their heart 4. the lost upon their shoulders 5. hope in their hand 6. praise upon their lips. 7. joy in their step. Kingdom Minded Living This sermon centers on the call to live as a kingdom-minded believer, rooted in Romans 1 and Jeremiah 1:4–5, where God declares His prior knowledge and purpose for individuals before their birth. It emphasizes five marks of such a person: consistently pursuing spiritual fruit, valuing fellowship with fellow believers, carrying the gospel in the heart, bearing the burden for the lost, and holding onto hope and praise even in hardship. Through vivid imagery like the seed bean, the message underscores that true spiritual impact requires sowing the Word into others' lives, trusting God to produce a harvest regardless of immediate results. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging listeners to embrace their divine assignment as missionaries with a message, empowered by God's Spirit to overcome fear, failure, and apathy. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a lifestyle of intentional outreach, prayer, and faith, where every believer becomes a vessel of God's redemptive purpose in a broken world. Missionaries With a Message Romans 1 and Jeremiah 1 Opening Scripture Jeremiah 1:4–5 "Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Amen. Let's take the Word of God and let's open our hearts before the Lord. Jeremiah chapter number 1, beginning there in verse numbe