Stay ConnectedPastor Chad Warren and guest Take and Read the Bible to discuss what it says.
When you think about the profound influence that the Bible has had on the world, and the way that it has shaped our culture, whether you’re a follower of Christ or not, it’s probably a good idea that you know what it says. This podcast is about Taking and Reading the Bible.
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Episode 36 w/ LJ McCulloch [Mark 8:22-26]
The disciples bring Jesus a blind man to heal.
The section of scripture contains an extremely unique miracle performed by Jesus. After the blind man is brought to Jesus, He spits on his eyes and then the man began to partially see. Then Jesus lays His hands on the man and he begins to see perfectly clear. Why did Christ perform this miracle in such a seemingly odd way?
What does this mean for us? What do Christ's actions convey about how our sinful hearts can be wrong?
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Previous Episode (35): DO YOU TRUST JESUS | When?
Episode 35 w/ Granger Smith [Mark 8:14-21]
The disciples argue over having no bread immediately after Jesus miraculously fed the 4,000.
Today, Granger and I discuss the level of trust that the disciples had in Jesus at this point in His ministry. Jesus calls them to remember the miracle that He just performed. Even in the presence of Jesus, they had doubt and fear and forgot how Jesus provided. Once more, they didn't have bread because they forgot to bring it.
As Christians of the modern age, we are not immune to doubt, fear, or forgetfulness. We should put all our hope and trust in the Son of God, lest we fall into temptation. How blessed are those who believe in Jesus without seeing!
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Previous Episode (34): GIVE ME A SIGN | Testing Jesus
Episode 34 w/ Parker Smith [Mark 8:11-13]
The Pharisees test Jesus and ask for a sign. Jesus does not oblige.
Today, Parker and I tackle three verses that hold a powerful story and lesson. The Pharisees decide to test Jesus by asking for a sign from Jesus in an effort to prove His deity. Jesus blatantly tells them no. Moreover, He says that "No sign will be given to this generation." Then He turned and left them.
What does this section of scripture mean for us? Do we ask for God to perform more signs for us?
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Previous Episode (33): WILD COMPASSION 🍞 | Jesus' Perfect Provision
Episode 33 w/ Bernie Calcote [Mark 8:1-10]
Jesus shows boundless compassion to the people who followed Him to a desolate place.
Bernie joins the podcast again and talks about Jesus feeding the 4,000. If this sounds familiar to you, it's because Mark recounts a similar story in chapter 6 (episode 28). In that chapter, it retells the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. However, today's text highlights the incredible compassion that Jesus has for the people that followed him into a barren land. Jesus performs a miracle by creating an abundant amount of food from very little, and thus provides the perfect provision as only He can.
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Previous Episode (32): DEAF AND MUTE 🔊| Can Jesus Heal
Episode 32 w/ Chet Garner [Mark 7:31-37]
Jesus heals a deaf and mute man. What does this story mean for us? Listen and find out more!
Today Chet Garner and I finish the last few verses of chapter 7. In this section, Mark recounts the story of a group of men that bring their friend (who is deaf and mute) to Jesus for healing. Jesus does in fact heal the man but in a very curious way. This is one more miracle that increases Jesus' popularity and increases the hatred that some people have for Him.
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Previous Episode (31): A MOM'S FAITH | Love and Compassion
Episode 31 w/ Granger Smith [Mark 7:24-30]
The love of a mother for her child is a powerful thing. But even more powerful is the love of Jesus toward His people. Today we hear the story of a mom who begs Jesus to cast a demon out of her daughter. Jesus' response challenges the mother and her response showed her true faith.
After hearing this faithful response, Jesus says, "For this statement, you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter." When she went home she found her daughter just as Jesus had said. The love that Jesus has for His people is truly a powerful thing.
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Previous Episode (30): YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER | Good or Bad
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Understanding the Bible and doing what the Bible says is the key to life. No, it might not give us what the world prizes the most, but it will gift us life and life abundant. In this text, Paul writes Timothy and encourages him to remember what he has been taught his whole life about God.
While Paul is imprisoned, he finds it necessary to tell Timothy that all scripture is inspired by God and is essential so that the children of God can do His good work.
In the name of our Lord and Savior, let us continue in things that we have learned from His Holy Word!
Episode 30 w/ Kasie Noble [Mark 7:1-23]
In this episode, Kasie and I discuss a larger-than-normal passage of scripture. What happens to the commandments of God and the Word of God when humans create loopholes to avoid the following Christ? It's very simple. Jesus articulates that treating the Word of God in such a way distorts and places the traditions of men above God's Word.
In verses 17-23. Jesus explains the parable to the disciples. Here He clarifies that the thoughts of man and the words and actions that follow the thoughts are what defiles us. External things have no power over our hearts. We have to wrestle with the state of our sinful nature until we are with Him in Heaven.
Thanks for listening!
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Previous Episode (28): RESCUED | Jesus Walks on Water
Episode 29 w/ Kert Prater [Mark 6:45-56]
As the disciples are struggling amongst high winds and waves, Jesus walks on the water. The disciples see Him and thought He may be a ghost. Jesus responded by saying "Take Courage" and climbs into the boat, causing the winds and waves to cease.
After getting to the shore, Jesus' popularity is undeniable as the people recognize who He is and spread the news of His arrival to the whole country. The people are so certain of Jesus' healing power that as they touched His cloak, they were healed.
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Previous Episode (28): MIRACLE FROM HEAVEN | Jesus Feeds 5,000
Episode 28 w/ Parker Smith [Mark 6:30-44]
In this episode, Parker and I discuss the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Jesus perform this incredible miracle by feeding five thousand men (or somewhere in the realm of 10,000 people), who were following Him because of His teachings. Jesus takes compassion on them because the are sheep without a shepherd. When this world reveals its insufficiency, Jesus will always provide the sustenance we need.
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Previous Episode (28): JOHN MURDERED | Faithful To The End
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