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"Paul, The Hidden Years" delves into the lesser-known period of Apostle Paul's life, following his profound conversion on the road to Damascus. Despite his extensive knowledge of Jewish scriptures, fluency in Greek, Roman citizenship, and brilliant intellect, God decided that Paul was not yet ready to embark on his mission to spread the Gospel. Instead, Paul underwent a transformative 14-year journey marked by solitude, learning, and trials. From his spiritual 'bootcamp' in Arabia to his dramatic escape from Damascus, from his cold reception in Jerusalem to his return home to Tarsus, these years were instrumental in molding Paul's character and deepening his relationship with God. This formative period, often overlooked in traditional narratives, is crucial in understanding Paul's subsequent impact as one of Christianity's most influential figures.

This podcast encourages believers to tune their spiritual ears to hear God's voice, offering insights into practices that nurture an intimate connection with Christ. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of prophecy and divine guidance in our modern faith journey.

Whether you're new to the faith or a seasoned believer, "The Beautiful Feet of Philip" promises to enrich your understanding of evangelism, inspire you with Philip's unwavering faith, and challenge you to step out in your own journey of sharing the Gospel. Tune in, and let's follow in the footsteps of Philip together!

Peter's story teaches us that we need to lean on God, not ourselves. It reminds us of the importance of saying sorry, accepting forgiveness, and embracing the restoration that comes from it. And it shows us that amazing transformation can happen when we let the Holy Spirit into our lives. Isn't that just something to shout about?

Luke, a devoted follower of Paul and a physician by profession played a critical role in the early church despite never meeting Jesus during his earthly life. His enduring legacy lies in his significant contribution to the New Testament, where he penned the longest of the four Gospels and the book of Acts. Through meticulous research and thorough verification of facts, Luke provided us with an accurate and sequential account of Jesus' life, the resurrection, and the birth and growth of the church. Go Deeper into the life of Luke at our website. www.prepareforlifebiblestudy.com/luke

May you have a wonderful 2023 as you carry the lessons learned from my sink cabinet into your new year. 

The final culmination of the seven feasts set up by God some 3500 years ago is the Feast of Tabernacles. The Hebrew word for tabernacle, booth or hut is Sukkot. It is also called the Feast of Ingathering since it marks the harvest of the fall crops. This year this feast will be celebrated from the evening of October 9th to the evening of October 16th.

The Day of Atonement, also called Yom Kippur, is perhaps the highest holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. The protocols for the day were set up by God some 3500 years ago in Leviticus 16. The day was to be a solemn Sabbath day of fasting. It was a call to repentance and cleansing from sin committed in the past year. Atonement means reconciliation. Yom means day in Hebrew and Kippur comes from the root word that means cover. Listen and learn more.

I want to focus on the first of the fall feasts, Rosh Hashanah which literally means head of the year. It is also called the Feast of Trumpets and is always celebrated in the fall in September/October. This is the only feast celebrated on a new moon, which obviously we cannot see, so this feast is shrouded in mystery.

In ancient times two witnesses who independently saw the outline of the new moon reported this separately to the Sanhedrin. Once the new moon was confirmed the Sanhedrin officially announced the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Runners were sent out to light bonfires on hilltops. With this signal the word went out to the world that Rosh Hashanah had begun. The feast was celebrated over two days so that those who lagged behind learning of that Rosh Hashanah had begun would not miss the feast. It came to be called the Hidden Day, the Day of Concealment or One Long Day.

I admit it. I feel sorry for the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. This feast doesn’t get much individual attention even though it is one of the seven feasts established by God some 3500 years ago. In the books I have read on the feasts, it rarely gets the mention I believe it deserves. Even in the Bible, the Feast of Unleavened Bread only receives short references and these are often coupled with the Feast of Passover. I want to give the Feast of Unleavened Bread some much deserved time and focus.