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Why do Christians celebrate a death? Dr. John examines the three extraordinary events surrounding Jesus's final moments — the supernatural darkness, the torn temple curtain, and his last words entrusting his spirit to the Father — along with the reactions of those who witnessed it. It's a powerful look at how the cross transforms a place once forbidden to sinners into an open invitation to draw near to God.

The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Maybe we’ve made wisdom more complicated than God intended it to be.

In this episode, Alicia Bruxvoort joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson to show us what the book of Proverbs actually teaches about becoming wise. You’ll discover why wisdom isn’t just about making the “right” decision — it’s about knowing God well enough to trust His ways, follow His Word, and keep walking with Him one decision at a time.

And if you’re worried you’ve already made the wrong choice ... you’ll be reminded that one decision is never bigger than the God who is leading you.

You’ll learn:

• Why biblical wisdom starts with who you know, not what you know.
• How the small choices you make every day shape the person you’re becoming.
• Why wisdom requires more than knowing God’s Word — it means living it out.
• What to remember when you’re afraid you heard God wrong or made the wrong decision.

Resources From This Episode:

• Get your copy of 31 Days Through Proverbs, and spend the next month learning how to apply God’s wisdom to the decisions, relationships, and everyday moments you’re navigating.
• Sign up for our free Encouragement for Today Devotions for biblical Truth and practical encouragement delivered to your inbox every weekday and Saturday.
• Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 .
• Read more from Alicia Bruxvoort through her devotions for Encouragement for Today on Proverbs31.org.
• If this episode encouraged you, leave a rating and review for The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Your review helps more women find biblical Truth for whatever they’re facing.
• Download a copy of this episode transcript here. 

Want More on This Topic? 

• Read an Encouragement for Today devotion on wisdom by Alicia Bruxvoort here. 

When your life is free of bitterness you have lots of room for kindness. Which would you rather have in your life?

You might work in a hospital delivering babies, or in a broadcast studio delivering the news, or in your car delivering pizza and passengers. But whatever your job, from professional or blue collar, how can the work you do have eternal significance? Consider that as John MacArthur continues his study called Wisdom for the Workplace.

In this passage, Job declares truth about God. He is determined to think God’s thoughts, rather than rely on humanistic reasoning.

From the Series: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance

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The servant of Christ is to live out the gospel and be the fragrance of Christ everywhere—in showing grace to other believers, in speaking the truth with boldness, and in witnessing with integrity.

What does your life reveal about what is really happening in your heart? Our words, attitudes, choices, and actions can reveal far more about our faith than what we say we believe. Proverbs 27:19 reminds us that “as water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart,” challenging us to take an honest look at whether our everyday lives actually reflect our relationship with God.

It’s easy to recognize pride, impatience, or poor judgment in others while overlooking those same attitudes in ourselves. But God calls us to examine our hearts and allow His Word to expose what needs to change. When we choose humility, wisdom, and obedience, our lives can become a genuine reflection of Christ—pointing the people around us toward Him rather than simply telling them what we believe.

Highlights:

• Discover how your words and actions reveal the condition of your heart.
• Learn why impatience and always wanting to share your opinion can be warning signs.
• Consider how pride can quietly influence your relationships and decisions.
• Explore what Proverbs teaches about wisdom, humility, and being willing to listen.
• Understand why our outward behavior should align with what we profess to believe.
• Ask God to examine your heart and help your life reflect His Word.

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Full Transcript Below:

What Is Your Life Reflecting about Your Heart?

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” - Proverbs 27:19

What are our lives reflecting to those around us? How are our words and actions revealing what is within our hearts and what we really believe?

Too many of us know, or have known, individuals who say they are Christians, yet their actions tell another story, one that doesn’t support what their words confess.

Proverbs points out that how we’re living is truly a reflection of our hearts, so if we’re saying one thing, but living in another way, the truth is in our reflection. If we think we’re hiding what’s in our hearts, we need to reconsider because we can’t really hide what’s going on inside of us.

If we say we love God, but then our words and actions don’t align with His words and commands, we may fool a few people, or even many… but we may be mostly fooling ourselves.

The following are alarming reflections: the things rooted in our hearts that we may be missing that are fooling us. 

Are we impatient, not wanting to hear what others have to say or explain, wanting to express our own viewpoints? 

If so, it’s wise for us to consider what Proverbs 18:2 describes: “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opini

Discover how a godly work ethic becomes a powerful witness to those around you.

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