This week we discuss the Sanctuary. What was the first sanctuary on earth? Why does God need a sanctuary on earth? How can people be a sanctuary? What can we learn from the earthly sanctuary about the heavenly original? All these questions are explored. This week Rasheen Stephenson sits in for Joseph Williams.
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This week we discuss the dwelling place of God! Where exactly is God? How does God's Omnipresence factor in to that question? Why did God want a sanctuary on earth? What is the difference between the earthly sanctuary and where God dwells in Heaven? What is the foundation of God's throne? This week we study the Heavenly Sanctuary and explore what it says about our Creator!
How will God complete the mission to seek and save the lost through the preaching of the gospel? What does it mean to have the Holy Spirit? What does the Biblical symbolism of water and rain have to do with the work and outpouring of the Holy Spirit? How can a person know when they have the Holy Spirit? This study answers these questions as we explore the way in which the Holy Spirit worked at Pentecost and what the Bible says about how He will work in the last days. We will also discuss what is needed in order to be prepared to recieve the Holy Spirit!
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about healing in broken relationships. How does God want us to approach relationships that have been damaged. How does God, Himself, approach broken relationships. What would it mean for us to forgive others the way God forgives us. Several Bible stories with different kinds of relationships are looked at as we explore this theme. If you've experienced a broken relationship and you want to try God's approach to reconciliation, you may enjoy this Bible study broadcast!
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about a change in thinking. God changes our mindsets and turns evil thoughts to pure thoughts. Are you a person who struggles with evil thoughts? How can your mind be renewed? Is there anyway to safeguard our minds? How does one learn to think pure thoughts? Also, the relationship between the body, the mind, and spirituality is discussed. How does treatment of the body impact our relationship with God? How does treatment of the mind impact this relationship?
What is the difference between revival and reformation? Which comes first? Is reformation really necessary at all? Does Jesus do all the work or is there an element of human participation in the process of reform? Does God really want to see change in our actions? How do we cooperate with God? This study will explore the theme of reformation and examine Jesus' disciples before and after reform. What if these men were allowed to stay the same and never went through reform? What kind of leaders would they be? How does reform or lack of reform influence the advancement of God's Kingdom?
What is reformation? What is the difference between reformation and revival? What can we learn from examples of reformation in the Bible? Is it possible to do all the right actions and works, but still need reformation? This study explores God's compassion and forgiveness regardless of our short comings and mistakes. It also explores the essence of the true gospel and the need of reformation in human hearts in contrast to false gospels with prosperity messages often preached today. Jesus reminds us through the Ephesus church message to remember our first love.
What are the major things that cause division in the Church? Did the early Church experience this? How did they preserve unity amid differences and other things that cause division? What is the recipe for unity and why is unity necessary? Should we strive for unity at all costs? The answers to these questions in this week's study may surprise you.
Season 02 Episode 14 of Gems of Truth. Is one race superior to another? Did God create a racial hierarchy when he created man? Why does so much prejudice exist on this planet? Why does it sometimes carry over in the church? In this episode, the origin of man is traced to debunk the idea of racism and prejudice, showing that from a Biblical standpoint: all humanity is related to two common ancestors. Not of another species, as evolution would suggest, but two human families. If the human race is family, what does this mean about how we should treat each other?
Season 02 Episode 13 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever wondered how you can be motivated to serve God? Do you want to keep the fire of your Christianity burning? Do you sometimes get discouraged by the things going on around you in the Church? The visions of Zechariah reveal a surprising secret about how God keeps the lamp of every believer burning brightly. You too can be on fire for Jesus! This message is for everyone who has ever felt like giving up.
Season 02 Episode 12 of Gems of Truth. Is everything in your life falling apart? Have you ever felt like every time you try to do the right thing, things go terribly wrong? Has it ever seemed as if the wicked are prospering while the right doers suffer? God promises that all things work together for good to them that love Him... even when it may not seem that way to us. This episode follows the story of Joseph and his unexpected journey into Egypt. Discover how God can use bad situations to work out for the overall blessing of His people... even when it gets really bad!
Season 02 Episode 11 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever felt like your church wasn't what you expected it to be? Do you sometimes get caught up in the drama and the politics? Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could just tune everything else out, and focus your attention on Jesus and your relationship with God? This episode focuses on exposing Satan's attempt to sift you right out of God's church. It explores the parable of the wheat and the tares and emphasizes a practical approach to staying focused in God's church.