#0016 (Series: The Blessings and Benefits of Fasting pt.2 - Matthew 6:16-18) – One of the best ways to grow spiritually is through prayer and fasting. Yet many Christians are hesitant to fast because they focus on the sacrifice rather than the blessing they will receive. As we embark on our 21 Day Challenge, we dive into this topic and how you can transform your life through prayer and fasting. In this episode I share specifics on how you can participate in our 21 Day Challenge.

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Scripture from this episode:

Matthew 6:16-18 ESV – 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 

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#0015 (Series: The Blessings and Benefits of Fasting pt.1 - Esther 4:14) – One of the best ways to grow spiritually is through prayer and fasting. Yet many Christians are hesitant to fast because they focus on the sacrifice rather than the blessing they will receive. As we embark on our 21 Day Challenge, we dive into this topic and how you can transform your life through prayer and fasting.

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Scripture from this episode:

Esther 4:14-17 ESV – 14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” 15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, 16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” 17 Mordecai then went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him.

Matthew 6:16-18 ESV – 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

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#0014 (Series: Working While Resting pt.5 - 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) – When God calls us to work hard we must learn what He intends by that command. We are not supposed to work just like the world works. As representatives of God’s Kingdom on the earth, we are called to live and work according to God’s Kingdom ways. This means we don’t spend all our energy on our occupation. Rather, God desires for us to intentionally invest in our health, our families, and our relationships with those around us as well. 

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Scripture from this episode:

 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ESV – 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

1 Peter 2:9 ESV – 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

 2 Corinthians 6:1 ESV – 1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

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#0013 (Series: Working While Resting pt.4 - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19) – As you study scripture, there’s one fact you cannot escape… God desires for us to know Him closely. He has created us for this purpose, He sent His Son to redeem us from the sin which hinders it, and now He invites us into a deep, personal, ongoing fellowship with Him each day. This is His first and primary purpose for your life. Everything you do must begin here. When it does, you will find rest for your soul!

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Scripture from this episode:

 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 ESV – 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.

Genesis 1:26 ESV – 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

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#0012 (Series: Working While Resting pt.3 - 1 Corinthians 15:10) – One of the reasons so many Christians are stressed out and burnt out today is because they’re not living how God designed them to. Their lives reflect the world system they’re supposed to be freed from more than the Kingdom system God intended them to walk in. If we want to experience God’s rest and peace while working hard then we must start working according to God’s Kingdom ways. 

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Scripture from this episode:

1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV – 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV – 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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#0011 (Series: Working While Resting pt.2 - 1 Corinthians 15:10) – God has a purpose for your life and it is very good! His purpose will fulfill you, bless your fellow man, and glorify God. However, there is only one way you can fulfill His purpose for your life and it might surprise you! 

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Scripture from this episode:

1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV – 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.

1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV – 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

Titus 2:11-13 ESV – 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Philippians 3:7 ESV – But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV – 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

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#0010 (Series: Working While Resting pt.1 - Mark 3:14) – God has a purpose for every human being who has ever lived, including you. But do you know what His purpose for your life is? His word not only reveals His purpose for your life, but it tells us that all His purposes towards you are good!

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Scripture from this episode:

Mark 3:14 ESV – 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 

2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV – 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV – 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.

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#0009 (Luke 10:38-42 - pt.4) – There’s one thing we must learn to prioritize above all else. If we don’t, our spiritual growth and passion for Jesus begin to wane significantly. But when we do, we begin to experience new levels of closeness to God, victory over sin, clarity of purpose, and effectiveness in our work. 

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Scripture from this episode:

Luke 10:38-42 ESV – 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.””

Psalm 27:4 ESV – One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.

Luke 18:22 ESV – 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV – 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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#0008 (Luke 10:38-42 – pt.3) – Jesus promised to give us peace. In fact, the Bible is clear that walking in peace is supposed to be the norm in the Christian life. Yet so many Christians are anxious and troubled instead. The good news is that there is a solution. Listen to find out the one thing that will help you overcome anxiety and experience peace fast!

You can find show notes for this podcast episode at http://tekoa.media/0008

Scripture from this episode:

Luke 10:38-42 ESV – 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

John 16:33 ESV – “33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 14:27 ESV – “27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Read the article I mentioned here:  How Knowing The Truth About God’s Character Will Free You From Anxiety

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#0007 (Luke 10:38-42 ~ pt.2) - In this episode, we continue looking at a major problem many Christians face today. This problem is hindering their spiritual growth and killing their walk with God, yet many don't know what to do about it. What is it? It's living at such a busy pace that we get distracted from Jesus. It's time to consider if you're distracted and do something about it!

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Scripture from this episode:
Luke 10:38-42 ESV - 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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