BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu 191

BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu 216

Why Did God Care So Much About the Priest's Garments? | Exodus 28 I think the first one is stronger for YouTube because it creates a personal question while still connecting directly to the lesson. 📖 YouTube Description What was the purpose of the priest's garments, and why did God give such detailed instructions concerning what the priest was to wear? In Exodus 28:1–43, God gives Moses specific instructions for the garments of Aaron and the priests who would minister before Him. From the ephod and breastplate to the robe, mitre, and holy crown, every detail had a purpose. But this passage is more than a description of ancient clothing. It gives us an opportunity to consider God's order, holiness, service, and the importance of approaching Him according to His Word. Join Pastor Ed Decker for this Sunday School lesson as we study: THE TABERNACLE: THE PRIEST'S GARMENTS 📖 Exodus 28:1–43 What did God want Israel to understand through these garments—and what can we learn from His detailed instructions today? "And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty." — Exodus 28:2 (KJB)

When Jesus and His disciples met a man who had been blind from birth, the disciples wanted to know who was to blame. But Jesus showed them that sometimes our struggles are not about punishment or blame—they can become opportunities for God to reveal His power. When we face difficult situations, we may ask, "Why me?" But God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory. Your situation may be difficult, but it is not beyond God's ability to change. Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." He then healed the man, and for the first time in his life, he could see. This reminds us that Jesus can bring light into our darkest situations. Even when we don't understand what God is doing, we can trust Him and obey His Word. Where there is darkness, Jesus can bring light; where there is hopelessness, He can bring hope.

This sermon examines the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot in John 13, highlighting the tragic reality that outward religious appearance does not guarantee genuine faith. Listen along as Pastor Gable contrasts the light of Christ with the darkness of willful rejection, illustrating how Judas ignored multiple opportunities for repentance before finally stepping away from grace. Key themes include God's foreknowledge of betrayal, the sorrow of a loving Savior, and the sobering warning against hardening one's heart to the gospel. The message urges listeners to examine their own hearts, ensuring they are walking in the light rather than merely performing religious duties. Ultimately, it presents a clear choice for every individual: to draw near to Christ or to persist in spiritual darkness with eternal consequences.

The sermon emphasizes the critical urgency of serving Christ within the limited timeframe of human life, using the metaphor of daylight versus nightfall. Drawing primarily from John chapter 9, it highlights Jesus' declaration that He must work the works of God while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work. The message challenges believers to recognize their time as a non-renewable resource and to engage actively in spiritual labor rather than remaining idle or distracted by worldly concerns. It clarifies that the primary purpose of Christ's ministry and the church's work is to bring people out of spiritual darkness into the light of salvation, not merely to address physical needs. The preacher urges the congregation to seize the present moment to fulfill their divine mission before their opportunity expires.

Engaging With AI in Spiritual Matters Faith Debate: Sunday, September 13th, 2026 (09/20/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) How serious are deepfakes? Can AI provide true spiritual counsel, as people replace true shepherding for algorithmic comfort? If used for sermons will AI bring bad preaching? Does tech erode understanding that human thought/creativity/relationships are unique/valuable because humans bear God's image? What's the case for/against engaging AI? Is it faithful, or failure, to disengage? If saints don't interact with AI, do they forfeit opportunity to shape it? Will Christian absence interacting mean the training data will skew further from a biblical framework? Is there a responsibility to engage AI development, prompt AI tools with theological content, & work in AI industries as a vocational calling? Or would this normalize a tech whose long-term effects are maybe corrosive? If only secular materialists are shaping AI's values, will the church one day complain about the fruit of a tree it refused to tend? This is part 5 of a 5-part series. For the full uninterrupted discussion, go to Theology Throwdown (04-11-26) on the Christian Podcast Community. The Faith Debate is found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio & Odysee. Videos are found at many of these places, & on Rumble). Find links for it all at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner, Faith Debate Andrew Rappaport, Theology Throwdown Keith Heltsley, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin, Are You Just Watching Brandon Hollen, Rooted Reason George Binoka, Gospel Talks Anthony Russo, Grace and Peace Radio

The sermon explores the Apostle Paul's instruction to Timothy to suffer for the gospel with unwavering confidence rather than fear. It identifies the basis of this courage not in human strength but in the power of God and the eternal grace granted to believers before creation. The central message emphasizes that looking to the cross of Christ reveals God's favor and provides the spiritual resources needed for endurance during persecution. By focusing on the revealed gospel, believers gain certainty that their salvation is secure and that they possess divine life even in the face of death. This perspective transforms suffering from a source of shame into an opportunity to display God's power and share eternal life with others.

This sermon examines the first Roman trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, highlighting the irony of religious leaders who feared ceremonial defilement while plotting murder. Pastor Bob contrasts the Jews' legalistic obsession with outward purity against their inner hypocrisy, using this historical event to warn against modern reliance on rules rather than faith. Central to the narrative is Jesus' declaration that His kingdom is not of this world, establishing His identity as a king who testifies to the truth. The transcript emphasizes that these events were sovereignly planned by God before creation to fulfill prophecy regarding Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Ultimately, the message calls believers to stand firm for the truth of Christ despite worldly opposition, trusting in the completed work of salvation. Scripture References: John 18:28-38 Isaiah 53:1-7 Matthew 23:23-26 John 12:32 Mark 10:33-34 Matthew 26:67 Benediction May Jesus Christ, our living Lord and Savior, guide each of us, and provide for each of us, through the grace of the Holy Spirit. May He grant us wisdom and humility, and the boldness to speak His truth at every opportunity this week. Amen!