The principle subject of today’s lesson is Christ’s teaching on the persecution His followers would face. The section of Scripture will we be studying is John 15:17-27. Jesus taught much on persecution because if the world hated Him it most certainly will hate His followers. This is a very important subject for us to understand today so don’t miss it.
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In this study we begin looking at John 13:35, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This very challenging verse presents to us the mark of a true follower of Jesus and we will learn what this means. Then we will move on to chapter 14:1-3 and dig into what Jesus meant by His statement, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Then we will close out the podcast highlighting the theme of verses two and three that are about a longing for heaven. This is a very moving lesson, so don’t miss it.
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John 13:26-38 are the verses we will study in this lesson. We will touch on such subjects as prayer, gossip, betrayal and love. We will close the lesson with Jesus’ famous statement in verse 34, “”A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” This is a soul-stirring message.
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This lesson is on John 13:12-26 that begins with Christ’s explanation of the foot washing that is recorded in the first eleven verses. A couple of the subjects that come out of this event is our Lord’s teaching on servanthood and servant-leadership. We will also examine where Jesus shares about His coming betrayal by Judas. The final point is on the depth of love John had for the Lord and what we can learn from such devotion.
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This lesson is on the account of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet that is found in John chapter 13. The Biblical faith is all about being like Jesus and in this story we can see Jesus a little more clearly so we know a little better of what it means to be one of His followers.
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In this podcast we will study John 12:26, which is the fourth truth Jesus taught on how we can know Him. There are three points within this verse that we will study, which are being like Jesus, being with Jesus and being honored by our Heavenly Father. There are some wonderful truths we will examine in this lesson so don’t miss this one.
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In this podcast we will be studying only one verse–John 12:25. This is the third point Jesus made in reply to some Greeks that wanted to meet Jesus. All I will tell you about this lesson is that it is radical and that you need to listen to it and ask the Lord for grace to live it out.
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In our continuing study of the Gospel of John we will dig into the story of Mary anointing Jesus with pure spikenard. The account is found in John 12:1-8 and is one of the most wonderful expressions of worship in the Bible. Mary’s extravagant devotion is an example to inspire anyone that wants to be a true follower of Jesus. This study is sure to challenge your faith and devotion to Jesus.
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In this study we will finish chapter ten of the Gospel of John. The climatic statement in this section of Scripture is found in verse 30 where Jesus declares, “I and the Father are one.” Jesus is clearly and boldly revealing that He is God incarnate. This statement infuriated His antagonist and they once again tried to stone Him to death. But Jesus calmly continued to preach this remarkable message and then left the Temple in Jerusalem to minister where John the Baptist first began His ministry. This is a wonderful portion of Scripture to study.
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The topic of today’s podcast will be Jesus’ famous statements that are found in the eighth chapter John, verses 32 and 36. These verses address the miracle of the freedom that Jesus gives to all of those who are His true followers. We will be studying verses 25 through 36 but the highlight of this message is that whosoever the Son sets free is free indeed.
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Today we will study verses one through eleven in our series on the Gospel of John. This lesson will either make you happy or mad and it all depends upon what you believe about the subject of alcohol. All I ask is that you listen to the whole lesson before you dance for joy or yell and scream at me. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Psalm 51 verses six and seven are the passages of Scripture we will study today. In these two verses we will examine David’s passionate cry for the Lord to cleanse him from his sin and restore the joy that he once had when he walked near to the Lord. While in his backslidden condition he experienced the crushing weight of sin. So he cried, “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation.” This lesson will challenge you.
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Today we will study verses four and five of Psalm 51. This is a truly passionate poem that was originally put to music by King David. In these two verses we will see a little more clearly the nature of sin and the justice of divine wrath. We will also dig into the doctrine of original sin and see how that plays our in our own lives. You don’t want to miss this one for sure.
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In today’s lesson on Ps. 51 we will study verses 2-4. We are still in the first section of the psalm where King David acknowledges and confesses his sin. One very important subject is found in a question I asked, “What is sin”. If we do not know what sin is according to God’s definition of it then we will never be able to overcome it. This is a very practical teaching that is sure to benefit everyone who will listen, so don’t miss it.
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Today we will dig into verse one of Psalm 51 and also briefly touch on verse two. We will see King David’s powerful cry for mercy which came about after he committed adultery and murder. It is of tremendous value for us to understand what is in this psalm. The practical truths David speaks about are relevant for all those who truly want to walk near to God and overcome their sin.
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Today we will study just one verse, First Peter 5:8. Out of this verse we will look at two very important subjects having to do with spiritual warfare–self-control and being spiritually alert. This lesson is of tremendous importance for anyone that wants to be a true follower of Jesus and wants to make a difference in this world by doing real spiritual warfare.
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In today’s lesson we will study First Peter 5:7-8. This is the beginning of Peter’s teaching on spiritual warfare and it begins with a right understanding of God’s love for us. This is a necessary part of true spiritual warfare because when the battle gets hot we must rest the who God is and of His care for us. This leads into Peter’s statement that we must be self-controlled because the devil is like a roaring lion looking to devour people. This point of being self-controlled is of tremendous important because it is one of the fruits of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5. This podcast will most certainly challenge you so do not miss it.
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We will dig into one verse in today’s study, First Peter 5:7 reveals two great themes, besides some others that are also very important. The two themes are that the Lord truly cares for us and because He cares, we must cast all our anxieties upon Him. This is a very encouraging message so don’t miss it. You can subscribe for free to this podcast by going to my web site at www.ihpministry.com and choose the subscribe button that is for your device. You can also subscribe directly through iTunes or Google Music Play. Just search for my name–Glenn Meldrum.
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In the podcast today we will study First Peter 5:5-6. For a portion of the lesson we will be looking again at the subject of pastors but this time we will take a little different approach by focusing on associate and youth pastors. The subjects of humility and pride will be addressed in a powerful way today that relates to all Christians. This is a stirring message, so don’t miss it.
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First Peter 4:18-19 are the verses we will tackle today. Peter is still on the subject of suffering for Jesus and this will take us into a couple of very challenging directions. The first being Peter’s statement that it is hard for the righteous to be saved, and then, what the end will be for those who die without Christ. We will also get into the dimension that we are to do good, not only in times of easy and peace, but even in times of great difficulty and persecution. You need to listen to this podcast.
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Last week we studied First Peter 4:7-9. Verse 7 begins with, “The end of all things is near” and Peter continues his thought through verse 11. We will study verses 10-11 today where he presents a simple, idea that since the end of all things is near we should use our gifts to serve others. So we will look at what it means to serve others through the various gifts that the Lord gives to His people. This is a very necessary lesson for all those who want to obey the Lord’s command to love others as Jesus loves us by faithfully serving others.
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Today we will study 1 Pe. 4:7 that begins with, “The end of all things is near” and end at verse nine. Peter lays out this idea through the eleventh verse by presenting four things that we should do because the end of all things is near. We will only examine the first three points this week and leave the fourth for our next lesson. These are some challenging issues that are very practical for those who want to be an authentic follower of Jesus. Since the end of all things is near we should want to know how to live prepared and this Peter clearly addresses.
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Today we will study First Peter chapter 3 beginning with the second half of verse 15 and finishing with verse 17. We will begin looking at the subject of living prepared by living in right fellowship with God and move on to how to live with a clear conscience before God and man. The lesson will close with examining God’s will in relation to suffering. This podcast is packed full of practical teaching that is sure to help you walk nearer to Jesus.
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In today’s lesson we will study the first half of First Peter 3:15. At this juncture in Peter’s teaching he makes a point that is of tremendous importance to the subject of persecution, but is also of paramount importance to being a true follower of Jesus. That portion of Scripture reads, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.” I guarantee that this study will challenge you.
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Verses ten through twelve of First Peter chapter three are the focus of today’s podcast. We will see how Peter moves us from specific commands that relate to husbands and wives on to general commands that have to do with Christian character, which then leads us into the subject of persecution and suffering. This message will stir your soul and challenge your mind.
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