I just want to talk about the Bible

In this episode we look at the biblical example of the Israelites who failed to enter into the Promised Land and reflect on what keeps us from occupying it in our own lives.

"The word crisis comes from a Greek word that means decision or judgment. A crisis of belief is not a calamity in your life but a turning point where you must make a decision. It is a situation that forces you to decide what you truly believe about God. The way you respond at this turning point will determine whether you become involved with God in something God-sized that only He can do or whether you will continue to go your own way and miss what He purposed for your life. This is not a one-time experience. It is a regular occurrence. The way you live your life is a testimony to what you believe about God" (Experiencing God).

Scriptures referenced:
Proverbs 17:3
2 Peter 1:3-4
James 1:2-4
Hebrews 12:5-11
John 10:10
John 15:1-5
Romans 8:29
Numbers 13-14
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 56:3-4
Joshua 13:1-7
Judges 3:1-4
Joshua 11:21-22
1 Samuel 17:4

**CORRECTION**
I slightly misquoted 2 Peter 1:3-4. Here is the verse: "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."

Bibliography
Blackaby, Henry, Richard Blackaby, and Claude King. Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. Updated edition. Brentwood, TN: Lifeway Press, 2022.
Groeschel, Craig, host. "5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition." Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. January 1, 2026. Podcast, 25:23. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-times-i-was-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me-10-year/id1070649025?i=1000743398170.

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This episode is a continuation of our journey through Galatians. We look at Abraham as an example of being counted righteous apart from works. In many ways, this episode serves as a link in the chain. In it we look back at things we have discussed so far and revisit those truths, and in it we also set the stage for the conversation we will have next time.

Scriptures referenced:
Galatians 3:1-6
Galatians 2:16, 21
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 5:1-2
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 15:1-6
John 3:16
John 1:9-13
Romans 4:1-12, 18-25
Galatians 2:3
James 1:5-6
James 2:14-26
John 16:13
John 14:15
Psalm 55:22
Matthew 11:28-30

Bibliography
Tripp, Paul David. Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012.

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I am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at [email protected]. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!

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In this episode we talk about the dangers of isolation and how important it is to have genuine, vulnerable relationships with other believers

Scriptures referenced:
1 Samuel 24-25
Luke 5:15-16
Mark 1:35-38
Psalm 105:4
Hebrews 11:6
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Proverbs 18:1
John 2:24-25
Matthew 26:36-38
Matthew 23:12
Luke 14:11
Luke 18:14
James 4:6
Galatians 6:1-2
Proverbs 27:17
Hebrews 3:12-13
Hebrews 10:24-25
John 13:34-35
Ephesians 4:32
Colossians 3:16
James 5:16
John 6:70
Matthew 26:20-22
1 Peter 4:10-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-20
John 15:1-5
Proverbs 26:12
Proverbs 12:15
Romans 12:16
James 1:22

**CORRECTIONS**
At one point, I said "In John 2:24-23" (which makes no sense). What I meant to say was John 2:24-25.
I accidentally added the word "and" to 1 Peter 4:10-11. It didn't change the meaning, but here is the verse verbatim: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."
I did something similar with 1 Corinthians 12:14, which says, "For the body does not consist of one member but of many."

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Today we continue to work through the letter to the Galatians. We discuss a topic that is a major area of struggle to many, many believers and the solution to that struggle.

Scriptures referenced:
Psalm 119:18
Galatians 2:1-3
Galatians 2:6-10
Galatians 2:16
Galatians 2:20-21
James 2:17-19
John 14:15
Galatians 3:1-6
Galatians 1:6-7
Romans 8:9
John 14:16-17
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16
James 1:5-6
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 16:9
Psalm 37:23-24
Jude 24-25
Romans 5:1-2
1 Peter 5:12
Galatians 5:1-4
Galatians 5:13
James 4:6
Hebrews 12:5-11
Luke 14:11
Matthew 23:12

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In this episode we look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of whether we love the glory that comes from man or the glory that comes from God more.

Scriptures referenced:
John 12:36-43
Matthew 6:1-18
Matthew 23:5-7
Matthew 5:14-16
Acts 4:23-31; 13:1-3
Psalm 127:1
Matthew 23:11-12
John 15:5
James 4:6
Luke 14:7-11
Matthew 28:18-20
Luke 6:26
John 15:18-20
Psalm 115:1
Mark 10:42-45
Psalm 51:1-2, 7, 10
Galatians 1:10

**CORRECTIONS**
When quoting John 12:38, I accidentally added the word "has" where it wasn't. It didn't affect the meaning, but here is the verse verbatim: "so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 'Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?'"
When quoting Psalm 115:1 I accidentally omitted the word "your" once. It doesn't change the meaning, but here is the verse correctly: "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!"

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