The UnSafe Bible

Have you ever gotten thoroughly confused, reading through the Old and New Testaments, with all the words used to describe the places that people go after they leave this life? If so, today’s message from Pastor Ken is tailor-made for you. Using the original Hebrew and Greek words and definitions, he gives us a full overview of what the Bible has to say. And there’s a whole lot of good news in there for you – as a believer in Christ. And some motivation for you to share that news with others.

Everyone who has become a Christian knows the basic facts about life in Christ. How Jesus’s death on the cross removes the guilt and power of sin in our lives. How God wants all of His followers to live a joyful and victorious life. But for many of us, it just doesn’t seem to work so well. Today, Pastor Ken shows us what happened to King Hezekiah, and how his walk with God went from mediocre to complete trust. As you listen to how God worked in his life, think about how God wants to work in yours.

When someone gets to the end of their rope, and there’s nothing else they can do, what are their options? Some people will rant and rave and blame God for being unfair to them. Others will passively accept the circumstances and not even ask for God’s help. Today, Pastor Ken shares how King Hezekiah reacted when God gave him the news that his death was imminent. By examining Hezekiah’s response, you can create a model for yourself, for the next time you reach a seemingly impossible situation.

It’s a pretty well-worn phrase that “God will never give you more than you can handle”. It sits well with our cultural mindset of: “you can do it”. Our books and our movies constantly reinforce the idea that the hero can overcome all odds, and accomplish the impossible. But today, Pastor Ken reminds us that this is not the biblical view. So, when you feel overwhelmed by something, that may be because God wants you to feel that way. He may be encouraging you to say: “I need God to get me through this.”

It seems to be a constant question: why do we pray to God about our concerns, when He already knows everything? He knows what’s going on in our lives, He knows what we want, and He knows what troubles us. But as Pastor Ken shares today, God wants us to come to Him in prayer because He wants our hearts to be expressed in our words. When you pray, remember that the important part is the conversation. You can remind him of stuff He already knows – He just wants you to tell Him anyway.

When you meet new people, and you ask them to tell you about themselves, what kind of things do they usually talk about? It may be their job. Or their children. Some people will tell you where they’re from, or something about their family background. As Pastor Ken shares today, it’s important to know who you are, and whose you are. And your most important identity is that you’re a child of God. And regardless of how much or little you possess in this world, you always have His constant care.

Most Christians find that some areas of their lives are relatively easy to submit to God. But there are other parts that are not. It may be work, family, hobbies, relationships, or something else, but there’s something keeping them from full loyalty to God. Today, Pastor Ken shows the importance of the transition made by King Hezekiah from “some” to “all”. When you can identify those things in your life that God is still working on, you’ll find – like Hezekiah – that the benefits are totally worth the sacrifices!

As Pastor Ken continues his teaching series through the book of Isaiah, he’ll be warning against false teaching and false prophets. Sadly, there are many Christian cults in the world that teach some truth, but then at the same time, teach destructive heresies that cause people to turn from the truth of God’s Word. One of the most popular deceptions within Christendom is the idea of secular humanism. Secular humanism emphasizes human potential and self-fulfillment to the point of excluding all need for God. 

Today, Pastor Ken will be explaining how the Old Covenant was a shadow or copy of the better covenant to come. The lives of animals could never remove sin; the life of an animal is not a sufficient substitute for a human life. The blood of bulls and goats was a temporary appeasement until the final, ultimate blood covenant was made by Jesus Christ Himself – the God-Man. God’s promise of eternal blessing is given only on the basis of faith in the saving blood of His Son, Jesus- which is the New Covenant.

The biggest question on everyone's mind…Is the Bible truly God’s Word? If the Bible is truly God’s Word, then you should cherish it, study it, obey it, and fully trust it. If the Bible is truly the Word of God, then it is the final authority for all matters of faith, practice, and morality. If the Bible is the Word of God, then to dismiss it is to dismiss God Himself. Today, Pastor Ken will be explaining how God’s Authorship of the Bible is proven not only by prophecy fulfillment but also by archeological evidence!