There's a lot of talk today about UFO's and alien beings. And while there is plenty of confusion, misinformation, and conspiracy theories regarding this sci-fi subject, you may be surprised to discover that the Bible actually does talk about aliens...only the alien is YOU. As believers in Jesus, we are portrayed as "aliens and strangers" on planet earth. But what does that really mean? In this episode, Jeff unpacks Jesus' prayer to the Father, when He says that we are "not of this world." 

With a massive invasion of terrorists into Israel, a state of war has been declared. But what can we make of all this? How long will this war last? How bad will it get? Is it prophetic in any way? What can we know for sure from Scripture? And how can we pray biblically during these volatile and confusing times? Here's some guidance from Jeff.

Our enemy is strong, cunning, deceptive, and powerful. Jesus called him the "ruler of this world." Paul labelled him as the "god of this world," evidenced by the fact that his fingerprints are everywhere in culture and humanity. But he also exercises great influence in the church and in believers' lives. So how do we understand his dominion, and how can we guard ourselves against him? Jeff explains from John 17. 

As believers, we are obviously "in" this world, but like our Lord, we are not "of" it. So, since that's true, how do we navigate the tension of living in a wicked culture and in the midst of perilous, prophetic times? How can we adopt a healthy mindset regarding our role and involvement with culture and non-Christians. Jeff explains from John 17. 

In the final night before His crucifixion, Jesus poured out His heart to the Father. In that prayer, He expresses the accomplishment of having given the Father's Word to his disciples. But what exactly did that mean? What "Word" did He give? How much of it did they get? And what effect did it have on their lives? In this episode, Jeff explains the critical importance of the Bible for present-day disciples living in the end times.

In His high priestly prayer, Jesus makes a bold claim before the Father, and in doing so reveals to us a great deal about who He is, His mission, and His eternal objective.

What does it mean to be "kept" by Jesus? And why are His disciples His highest priority? Jesus' prayer in John 17 gives us the answers in this week's podcast.

In the "Real" Lord's Prayer, Jesus reveals His heart concerning both His relationship to the Father and His mission to the disciples. What did he want them to believe? What did He want them to know? And did He succeed in His mission?

What if you could know exactly what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the night before He was crucified? What was on His mind? WHO was on His mind? That's what John 17 uncovers for us. In His prayer to the Father, Jesus not only pours out His heart, but also reveals a wealth of theology and truth. 

Many who claim to believe in the Bible also say it cannot be trusted when it comes to science. That, they say, should be left to the "experts" (aka secular scientists). But is that fair to God? If God is perfect and His Bible inerrant, wouldn't we expect Him to also be accurate when speaking about scientific facts? And is it possible that the Bible has more to say about science than we originally thought?