In this episode of Said on Sunday, Dave, Andrew and Bek work through questions

from the last two Sundays where we looked at the letters to the churches at

Pergamum and Thyatira. God’s people in these churches are called to be faithful to

Christ that they might receive all of his blessings- and so are we. Different aspects of

persevering in the faith amidst various modern challenges are explored in this

episode today.

Resources mentioned:

Calvin’s Institutes

https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.toc.html

John Lennox’s book on AI. 2084 and the AI Revolution

https://reformers.com.au/products/9780310166641-2084-and-the-ai-revolution-

updated-and-expanded-edition-how-artificial-intelligence-informs-our-future-john-c-

lennox?srsltid=AfmBOorTD0HhCK0kjPh-o-

f008pVZrYG7M12xd58nWY77dtUnZJejlD0

Stephen Driscoll’s book on AI. Made in Our Image: God, Artificial Intelligence and

You.

https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/made-in-our-

image?srsltid=AfmBOoouZ9_mr0UkLuXNYzEq-

LZE8gwCEgvbMTEzf31h5DUw2cGtuFu3

Louise Perry’s book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution

https://www.amazon.com.au/Case-Against-Sexual-Revolution/dp/1509549994

Interviews with Louise Perry.

https://youtu.be/-EW7a1qBflA?si=a8LAEyjp3WZnh5kF

https://youtu.be/aeWrcn1zy-I?si=swKQM1IdV7LPOkmY

In this episode of Said on Sunday Dave and Bek work through questions regarding

Dave’s Sunday message on Revelation 2:8-11. This passage is the letter to the

church of Smyrna who is under extreme persecution. Jesus commends them for

their faithfulness and reminds them of God’s promises, a deeply encouraging and

convicting message, for them, Christians through history and for us today.

Dave and Bek discuss your questions arising from the last two weeks in Revelation.

It was never going to be a short episode, but this is our longest yet. The genre of

apocalyptic literature is discussed as well as a long description of the 4 main takes

on Revelation before addressing specific questions about the text itself. In the

second half Jesus’ message to the Ephesians is the focus, including a discussion

about protecting the truth while sharing our faith with those who disagree… and

more!

Resources:

Nabeel Qureshi’s Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is a book that describes his journey from Islam

to Christianity.

https://reformers.com.au/products/9780310092643-seeking-allah-finding-jesus-a-devout-

muslim-encounters-christianity-3rd-edition-qureshi-nabeel?_pos=1&_sid=0b82691c2&_ss=r

Samuel Green’s book Where to start with Islam: A new approach to engaging with Muslim

friends, is just as the title describes.

https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/where-to-start-with-islam

This article highlights a key factor to be aware of when sharing faith with Hindus.

https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-would-hindus-become-christians-if-they-

already-believe-in-jesus/

Dave recommends Don Carson’s book The Intolerance of Tolerance in thinking

through how tolerance is defined today and the implications of relativism.

https://reformers.com.au/products/9780802869401-intolerance-of-tolerance-the-

carson-d-a?srsltid=AfmBOopNYtOOls5-

3_LqaXzU9RTBTzHJYCuFNgfARj5b7_Vo30xtpuO_

Dave references William Dumbrell’s book that highlights the use the Old Testament

in Revelation 21-22.

https://www.amazon.com.au/End-Beginning-W-J-Dumbrell/dp/1579105564

In this bumper episode, Bek, Andrew and Rus discuss questions from the final four

weeks of our series in Exodus. A lot of ground is covered: the 10 Commandments,

the Tabernacle, God’s presence, holiness and mercy, and the golden calf are all

explored, and conclude with the theme that underlies all of these: the glory of God!

Resources:

Book referenced in Pete’s sermon was From Crimson to White: Finding Gospel Joy

at Calvary by Natalie Brand

https://reformers.com.au/products/9781837281626-from-crimson-to-white-finding-

gospel-joy-at-calvary-natalie-

brand?srsltid=AfmBOorDF3jgz0GpUzTNOFIo4l_JQLTflPaWxjISoNmBZFjqf3vU4lze

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss questions from Exodus, with a focus on

chapter 16’s wilderness wanderings. What happened to the jar of manna that was

set aside? Does God need to rest? Are there limits to God’s grace? Also discussed

is the mystery of the café flooding on the weekend.

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss 3 questions and a reflection from Exodus 14-

15 which depicts the final scene of God bringing his people out of Egypt: the

crossing of the Red Sea.

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss your questions about the Passover. What’s

significant about the first born son? Does God hate yeast? What if the Egyptians did

the Passover instructions too? Is it OK that God is “jealous”? And more!

Nathan and Bek discuss your questions arising from the plagues narrative in Exodus

as well as a question about the Shema. This conversation includes a bit of discussion

around the Trinity and the reality of the spirit world before diving into God’s

sovereignty over human hearts and human responsibility.

Resources Mentioned

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/are-there-two-wills-in-god

Today’s episode is not only a two-for-one special covering two Sundays, but

we welcome Andrew back after his long podcast hiatus! Dave, Andrew and

Bek discuss spiritual gifts, maintaining our zeal and loving one another in our

community and beyond. Then conversation moves to discipling the next

generation, defining what it means to fear God and practical ways we can

remember his mercy toward us.

Resources:

Said On Sunday Episode 89. Prophecy, Languages and Mistakes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/said-on-

sunday/id1627420589?i=1000669894509

“Four Truths to Combat Loneliness at Church.” By Tara Singh

https://gotherefor.com/offer.php?intid=29541&changestore=true

Awe by Paul Tripp

https://tinyurl.com/mvv37bnd

Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care by Uche

Anizor

https://tinyurl.com/55t3uh96

This episode Rus and Bek discuss what Jesus teaches us about family, our

biological, blended and spiritual families, and how we can live out his teachings.

They also reflect on how Jesus modelled prioritising God while affirming family on

the cross, and his sacrifice to save his people from their sins.

Resources:

Helpful article that considers the relationship between families and the household

of God.

https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/families-and-the-household-of-god-not-

rivals-but-allies/

Podcast where Jesus’ knowledge is discussed by Bek and Dave:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/said-on-

sunday/id1627420589?i=1000754633265