How can we share our testimony in biblically faithful ways?  What does it practically look like? Today's episode is Part 2 of a 2 part discussion surrounding the idea of our "testimony." In this episode, we are discussing (a) keeping the focus on Christ, (b) having honesty in our past, (c) having honesty in our present, and (d) having hope for our future

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Have you ever been asked to share your testimony? What does that mean? Is that a biblical concept? This is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion surrounding the idea of our "testimony." In today's episode, we are discussing (a) the Old and New Testament words related to testimony and witness; (b) that to which people in the Bible "bore witness;" (c) how the Greek word for "witness" became tied to the English word "martyr"; and (d) introducing Part 2 of our discussion about how to share our personal testimony.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

G.D. Taylor, Lexham Theological Wordbook, "Testimony" (Lexham Press: 2014)

Today we are considering a "Quotation for Cogitation" - something that we have come across that made us think. This quote also comes from a collect of daily readings from C.S. Lewis. In this quote, Lewis addresses the way God often interrupts our false ideas of happiness so that He may give us a more lasting joy. In this episode we also consider a precious prophecy about the Lord Jesus and both biblical and modern day examples of those who have modeled this.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

C.S. Lewis, The Business of Heaven: Daily Readings (HarperOne: 2017)

Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed (Banner of Truth: 2021)

Today we are considering a "Quotation for Cogitation" - something that we have come across that made us think. This quote is from a collect of daily readings from C.S. Lewis. In this quote, Lewis addresses how our desires are often weak when it comes to eternal things because we are too easily pleased with temporal things. We will consider also how to cultivate your desires for eternal things.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

C.S. Lewis, The Business of Heaven: Daily Readings (HarperOne: 2017)

In today's Church History Snapshot, we look at the life of John Craig and the strange and creative providences which worked to his deliverance. We will note (1) his willingness to die for what he believed, (2) that string of providences, (3) how God's interventions were not wasted, and (4) examples of providence from both the Scriptures and our own lives. Stick through to the end to hear an amazing story from Phil's time in Kenya.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

What does Latin have to do with your daily life and motivation? In today's episode we consider four Latin phrases, phrases from this dead language, that may inspire you to live more fully, more faithfully, and more fruitfully: memento mori, memento vivere, carpe diem, and coram Deo.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, The Practice of the Presence of God (ICS Publications: 1994)

In today's Church History Snapshot, we look at the life of Wilfred Grenfell, a life lived "in the glorious indulgence" of those things which he loved so much! We are looking at how to rightly order our "loves" in submission to the one great love.

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For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast

Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

How do we see the doctrines of regeneration and sanctification in C.S. Lewis' fictional work, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"? Today we will consider a scene from that book and how it points to these Scriptural truths.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the 'Dawn Treader,' vol. 5 of 7 (HarperCollins: 1994)

Today we are considering a "Quotation for Cogitation" - something that we have come across that made us think. This quote is from Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Daily Devotional. We examine Hebrews 12:25-29, read the quote from Spurgeon, and share some thoughts. The focus is on unshakeable things in a shakeable world.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Charles Spurgeon, Mornings & Evenings: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional (Crossway: 2003)

In today's Church History Snapshot, we look at 3 unnamed Korean laborers who labored to bring the Gospel to unreached Korea in the 1880's. As we reflect on their lives, we will consider (1) God's sovereignty in salvation, (2) a love of God, His Word, and for People, and (3) zealous seed sowing.

For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com

For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast

Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

Brother Andrew, God Smuggler (Chosen Books: 2015)

Brother Andrew, Secret Believers: What Happens When Muslims Believe in Christ (Revell: 2008)