Pea Ridge Audio Podcast

Kevin Phillips addresses the problem of refusing to forgive, which is a sin that leads to resentment and bitterness. He reminds us that Jesus has forgiven us, and this means we must forgive people who hurt us.

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you." Do these words from Jesus mean we are never to judge another person? Brian Morrison answers this question and directs us to follow the example of our Savior.

As we immerse ourselves in God’s Word of truth, hope springs forth. We see how real our Lord is, and that helps us see how He is at work even now ... in ways we perhaps did not see before.

Through Jesus's teachings we know that we commands us to forgive others and ourselves, just as He forgave us. As Christians we need to remember the importance of forgiveness in our everyday lives.

Christians in our culture seem to be best known for what we are against. But following God has never been about just avoiding evil ... it's always been about pursuing a relationship with the Lord that will lead us to do what is right.

We serve a God who is all knowing, all powerful, loving, just, merciful and forgiving. He is with us. If we believe this, then it's time to stop lamenting the state of the world and start sharing God’s love WITH the world.

God's desire for Israel was to walk with Him and experience His blessings. But He would not force them ... they had to choose. We face that same choice, and we can only choose to walk with the Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit.

God's law set Israel apart from the rest of the nations in the ancient world. As we study this law, we see some themes that apply to those of us who have been brought into God's family through faith in Christ. But, what it does it mean for us to be set apart? The Apostle Paul gives us an idea in his letter to the Colossians.

What does it mean to be part of the kingdom of God? In Deuteronomy, one aspect of this was the effort of conquering the people who already lived in the land of Canaan. However, when Jesus came into the world, he made it clear that the kingdom of God was no longer physical, but spiritual. And citizens of that kingdom are called not to a physical battle, but a spiritual work.