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Have you ever poured out your heart, almost begging God to solve a problem, but it doesn’t feel like your prayer is ever answered? You wonder if there’s a better way to pray you don’t know about. Then some days, you really connect with God in prayer and it just makes you want to be closer to Him?</p>&nbsp;</p>Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher and speaker, and an occasional guest dig deep into how to think, pray, and love like Jesus. And how to experience more of Jesus’s promise that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”</p>&nbsp;</p>
267 – What's the most important reason to go to church?
Most people today would probably say it's to worship God. But according to Tom Wadsworth, PhD, the early Christian church did not have worship services, the way we do today.
Tom says the main reason to go to church is found in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 14.
It is to build each other up. Everything we do when we gather together is to edify on another other.
And everyone contributes to this, not just a pastor or church leaders.
Tom calls this "one-anothering." Supporting, loving, edifying one another in all we do.
Worship to early Christians was the way the surrendered to God and served Him in every detail of their daily lives.
Invitation: Next time you go to church, go with the intention to build up your fellow church members, to help them love and grow more in the Spirit.
Connect with Tom:
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Website: tomwadsworth.com
Previous episodes mentioned:
Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicaean Creed?
Episode 228: Women Leaders in the New Testament
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Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/267
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266 – Have you ever wanted to be part of a group so bad you tried to fit in but you still felt left out?
It happens all the time. You want to be in a group or community or a church, but to feel part of things and be accepted you have to copy the attitudes and behaviors of the members of the group.
It's hard because you don't feel you can really be yourself, but being part of the group is important. So you sometimes end up compromising your own values and individuality to be in the group.
The Bible has some very encouraging things to say about this. And that's what this week's podcast is all about.
Take a moment for a little self-reflection. Are you trying to fit in to the way the world sees and does things?
Are you trying to fit in somewhere you don’t really belong. You don’t belong to the world. You don’t belong to sin or the past mistakes you’ve made.
You don’t belong to man-made theological dogma, doctrines, and traditions. And you don’t belong to the devil. You belong to God.
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Full transcript and Bible quotes – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/266
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265 – Are you trusting God no matter what happens with the election?
Have you ever felt like your life goes from one challenge to another, or one crisis to another?
And just look at the national scene.
As soon as one political battle comes to an end another one starts. And what about the election!!!
How do you keep your peace in all these situations? It’s not always easy.
The question is: Do you trust God in the midst of all these problems?
That's what this week's episode is all about. I ask some pretty honest questions:
Regardless of the political outcome here in the United States, or whatever may be going on in the country where you live in, you can trust God to provide for you, protect you, guide you, and heal you.
Regardless of the outcome of any event, large or small, local, regional, federal, and even international, you can trust God in every situation for all your needs.
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Transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/265
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264 – How do you find peace in the midst of political divisiveness?
Politics can be so divisive. And messy! It's so easy to get caught up in the drama, but at some point, we all need to get away from all the chaos and find a sense of peace.
Some folks think they will only get some peace when their candidate(s) win. But that kind of peace is pretty fragile, when it depends on people and situations to be just right.
True peace comes from God; it’s spiritual, and cannot be taken away from you. It’s about your relationship with God.
That's what this week's episode is all about:
Jesus didn’t get involved in the politics of his day in order to make things better for people. He didn’t try to influence Roman politics. He didn’t try to influence the Sanhedrin. He simply went about his Father’s business, not man’s business.
No matter which political party you’re a member of, no matter who is elected President, or to Congress or any office, no political party’s policy can do for mankind what Jesus did. Don’t expect a human government to do what only God can do.
No matter who wins the election, the peace of God in your heart cannot be taken away. Jesus has given you this peace. Now it’s your turn to share it with others.
Previous episodes mentioned:
#240 How Would Jesus Heal Political Division?
#49 How Does God Choose Leaders?
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
263 – Do you ever think of yourself as an ambassador of Christ?
What does that even mean?
Well, it starts with walking in the footsteps of Jesus and living the way he taught us to, loving like he did.
And most of all it means letting the light of Christ in your heart shine in the world so others can see this light and be drawn to it.
This week's episode is a conversation with Paul Granger, host of the Where Did You See God podcast.
We talk about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. It's not just the missionary who goes to some foreign country. We all can and should be ambassadors of Christ in every day life.
Paul says: "You are an ambassador of Christ whether you’re preaching at church or when you’re at home with your kids, or walking down the street. It’s in the details of everyday life."
To be an ambassador of Christ, doesn't mean you have to make some giant effort. Paul says:
"You may not feel you can take a giant leap of faith. Just take a small toe-nudge forward, one inch at a time, one day at a time. Focus on the fact that you have been given the privilege and gift and blessing to step toward God today."
Podcast: Where did you see God?"
Website: WhereDidYouSeeGod.com
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Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/263
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
262 – What needs to be healed from your past?
Have you ever felt that because of things that happened to you in the past, either mistakes you made or things other people did to you, you haven’t been able to live your life the way you wanted to or be as successful as you could be?
Once in a while, it a can be a good idea to take a look at your past: mistakes you've made, things others have done that harm you, or situations that had a negative impact on your life.
If you're holding onto resentment for what others did, or the mistakes you made, or if you're still letting a some event from the past have a negative influence on the way you think and act today, it's time for some healing.
That's what this week's podcast episode is all about. I share some stories of people in the Bible who had to face the mistakes they made or the way they were treated unfairly, so they could go forward with God's purpose for them. I talk about
You can't take any guilt or shame with you into heaven. You can’t take any memories of your mistakes or sins either. And you can’t take resentment over how someone or some circumstance may have harmed you.
Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This means you don’t have to wait to begin to experience being in the presence of heaven.
To the degree you are aware that heaven is at hand, you can let go of these things from the past right now.
The love and forgiveness of God can reach back into what you call the past, wash away then negative memories and influence, and bring redemption and healing.
Previous episode mentioned:
Episode 135: Your Past Does not Define You
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
261 – What is your motive when you pray for healing?
Is there anything in your life right now that you’re praying about for healing?
Maybe you’re praying for healing for someone else. It could be a health issue, a relationship problem, finding a new job, financial struggles, or maybe an emotional challenge.
The Bible says that God "heals all your diseases." But have you ever not felt your prayer for healing was being answered the way you felt it should be? I sure have.
It's definitely good to pray for healing, but Jesus warns us that we need to look at our motives for prayer.
Sometimes we get so absorbed in the problem, we just want to get rid of it. Sometimes we want a healing for ourselves or someone else as a blessing.
But the best motive for a healing prayer is to glorify God.
In this week's episode I look at several times in the Bible when this bigger picture of glorifying God was the main reason for someone's prayer and how that was what brought healing or resolution to a problem.
When your ultimate motive in prayer is to glorify God, you rise far above any self-centered or self-focused desires. It gives you a broader perspective of how God is working in the whole world, instead of how you want Him to work in your little world.
It is a righteous prayer for us to pray for healing or solutions so the whole world may know that God can and does heal today just as in Jesus’s day.
Whatever you’re doing, whatever you’re praying for, it’s always the perfect time to pray that God will be glorified.
Show notes:
For a full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/261
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
260 – Is it possible for you to bless people 100 years from now?
Have you ever wondered what impact your life might have on future generations? Will people remember you 100 or 200 years from now or will your life be forgotten by the world in general?
You just might have more influence on the future than you can imagine. Think of folks who lived hundreds of years ago who are a blessing to you: maybe an author or an artist, or some historical figure.
And of course, think of all the people in the Bible, who lived thousands of years ago, but their lives, and the lessons they learned, are still a blessing to us today.
If this can be true for them, then it can be true for you and me as well.
What will your spiritual legacy be for future generations? In this week's episode I talk about.
The choices you make today in obedience to God, the way you live your life in following Christ, the humility you express in being guided by the Holy Spirit, will have a lasting influence far into the future, more than you can imagine or will ever know.
Acknowledge this influence is possible. Accept it. And trust God with the spiritual legacy you’re giving to future generations.
Related episode
Episode 176 – How Much Do You Love the People Who Will Be Born 100 Years from Now?
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Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/260
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
259 – What does your church need to learn from Deborah?
Deborah, the Judge and Prophetess in the Old Testament, has a message for you and your church, and it's probably not what you'd expect.
Most Christians don't really know much about Deborah and how she broke the female stereotypes of her day as a Judge, a Prophet, and her role in a military victory.
This week's episode is a conversation with Sandra Richter, who has unlocked the lessons Deborah has for us today. Sandy sheds light on
Sandy says the most important lesson we can learn from Deborah, both individually and as a church, is to work here on earth for God's kingdom. Listen to the episode now to see what she means and how we can do this.
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The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
The Epic of Eden: Psalms
The Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters
The Epic of Eden: Deborah – Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges
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258 – If you had lived 2,000 years ago, would you have been a disciple of Jesus?
Imagine you lived in the time of Jesus and heard him preach. You saw him heal people. Would you decide to follow him? Would you want to be one of his disciples?
Would you have realized he was the Messiah? We would like to think we would, but it's hard to know for sure.
Jesus made some pretty strong demands on those who decided to follow him. Those expectations apply to you and me today.
What does it really mean to be a disciple, or follower, of Jesus?
This week's episode digs into what discipleship is all about and its "requirements"
To truly be disciples of Jesus, we need to have the same love for God and all mankind that Jesus did. And of course, this goes hand in hand with our love for Jesus.
Without this love in our hearts, we’re more like robotic manikins, going through motions but with no real life in them.
With this love, we are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today.
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To read the full transcript of this episode and all Bible quotes: go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/258
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
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But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
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Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
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Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
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