Best Archippus Awakening Podcasts (2024)

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#153 KINGDOM101 Unintended Failings 23 October 2024 36:15

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No one intends to fail – especially not in our walk with Jesus. But what happens if or when we do? In Matthew 26:31-35, Peter and the disciples were about to fail. Big time. Not that they intended to; yet they did. In this teaching, Henson shares 6 observations we can learn from such unintended failings.…

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#152 What Sup? KINGDOM101 29 August 2024 30:22

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We are familiar with the Lord’s Supper. However, familiar does not necessarily mean we fully appreciate what this supper is all about. What exactly is it? What does it mean to and for us? Let’s learn from Jesus when He instituted the Lord’s Supper at the Passover meal in Matthew 26:26-30.By Henson Lim

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#151 Party Pooper KINGDOM101 24 July 2024 34:01

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Everyone enjoys a good party, right? That depends if every party at the party wants to be party to the purposes of that party. If not, that person would just kill the mood and spoil the fun. What a party pooper! And that was what happened with Jesus and His party of twelve at the Passover Party in Matthew 26:17–25.…

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#150 Sold Out KINGDOM101 26 June 2024 27:01

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As a disciple, leaving all to follow Jesus, Judas was sold out for the King and the causes of the kingdom. Who would have thought that Jesus would finally be sold out by one initially sold out for Him? How does one start out sold out only to end up selling out? Through Matthew 26:14-16, we will learn about Judas: the man, the motive, the price and …

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#149 Jarred KINGDOM101 22 May 2024 30:05

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In Matthew 26:6-13, when the woman broke the alabaster jar and anointed Jesus, those present were indignant, resentful, grieved, vexed, very upset, extremely angry. We could say that it jarred them rather deeply. How would you have responded?By Henson Lim

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#148 Plots & Plans KINGDOM101 24 April 2024 35:50

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Something was cooking in the plots and plans of the religious leaders and it sure didn’t look good for Jesus. In Matthew 26:1-5, the Son of Man would be served a curved ball. He saw it coming, yet stepped up to the plate and moved purposefully on His kingdom assignment. Would you?By Henson Lim

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#147 Separated KINGDOM101 27 March 2024 37:27

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Jesus’ final teaching about the separation of the sheep and the goats is easy to read but not quite as easy to understand or to accept. Henson tackles some tough questions in Matthew 25:31-46. Who are the nations? Who are the brethren? Who are the ones being separated? Who is Jesus really referring to?…

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#146 Working While Waiting KINGDOM101 28 Feb 2024 33:23

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We know we have to wait for Jesus’ return. But what do we do while waiting? Through the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus provides what might be the clearest directions on how to be ready and prepared. Let those who have ears hear what Jesus is looking for when He returns to settle accounts. May we be found not just desiring but tru…

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#145 High Five Low Five KINGDOM101 24 Jan 2024 37:35

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Many have tried to decipher the Parable of the 10 Virgins, applying different interpretations and attaching different meanings to the elements of this parable. What if that was not Jesus' intent at all? And it is really much simpler than what we make it out to be? That said, simple does not mean easy. Henson notes five reminders and draws five pert…

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#144 Return Mindset KINGDOM101 22 November 2023 29:45

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So much has been said about the return of Jesus. What do all these mean to you? Is it all just nice-to-know information to you? Or do you have a Return Mindset – a mind set on the return of Jesus? Drawing from the parable in Matthew 24:45-51, Henson shares four reasons why having such a mindset is absolutely critical.…

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#143 All Must Know KINGDOM101 25 October 2023 40:51

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In Matthew 24:36-44, when Jesus said that “no one knows”, what exactly did He mean? Although clearly communicated, this has caused considerable confusion within the Body of Christ. For some, it’s a closed case. For others, it’s a clue. Careful. That in end-time discussions about knowing or not knowing, we do not end up missing what all must know.…

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#142 Summery Statement KINGDOM101 27 September 2023 29:52

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In Matthew 24:32-36, Jesus wraps up His reply with a statement about summer. More accurately, how to know when summer is approaching. Or shall we say … when it gets sort of summery? Guess that makes the parable of the fig tree a summary statement.By Henson Lim

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#141 See See See KINGDOM101 23 Aug 2023 34:11

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Christians generally agree that Jesus is coming back. But not everyone holds the same view of how the events leading up to His return may unfold. Or when. There are just so many different interpretations, theories and positions. Take heart. There is no need to be distracted, confused or fearful. In Matthew 24:15-31, Jesus shows us what we should be…

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#140 Expecting & Expected KINGDOM101 26 July 2023 39:19

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When it comes to the topic of the end times – eschatology – Matthew 24:3-14 is one of the go-to passages, as well as the proof text, that Jesus is coming very soon. Was that the Lord’s intent? Context will reveal that the emphasis is more on what to expect while expecting His return. And what Jesus expects of all who are expecting. Henson reviews t…

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#139 Temple Talk KINGDOM101 28 June 2023 33:46

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Matthew 24:1-3 is about Jesus' prediction of the destruction of the temple, prompting the disciples' question about His coming. Although His disciples marvelled at the temple buildings, Jesus was not impressed at all. Reduced to just religion and rituals, the temple sorely missed God's original intent and the purposes of the kingdom. This teaching …

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#138 Alignment Chicks KINGDOM101 24 May 2023 37:11

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If your heart has ever ached for a loved one to know or return to the Lord, you will resonate deeply with the heart cry of Jesus in Matthew 23:37-39. As a hen gathers her chicks, the King longs to take His people under His wings, to have each one rightly aligned with Him. Sadly, not everyone wants what Jesus wants. Our personal choices today will d…

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#137 From Bad To Woes KINGDOM101 26 April 2023 43:18

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Would a loving and gracious Jesus pronounce a series of woes upon the scribes and Pharisees? Well, that was exactly what He did in Matthew 23:13-36. He had absolutely no choice but to warn them because things had already gone from bad to worse. And Jesus did what He did because He was loving and gracious. Henson takes us through the seven woes and …

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#136 Do Not Do KINGDOM101 22 March 2023 38:39

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Jesus has many things to say about kingdom leadership; as well as to those who lead His kingdom people. For leaders, Matthew 23 must be the least favourite chapter and the hardest to stomach. That said, in Matthew 23:1-12, there is much to learn from the mistakes of the scribes and Pharisees so we know what to do – or as we will see from this teach…

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#135 Full Marks KINGDOM101 22 Feb 2023 29:26

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In Matthew 22:41-46, Jesus asks His question and redirects everyone back to the main issue – Christ.The Pharisees knew the Scriptures extremely well. But when it came to acknowledging Jesus as the Christ, that was a totally different matter. Right answers may earn full marks but still not produce the right response. Henson shares pertinent pointers…

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#134 Agreeing & Aligning To Love KINGDOM101 25 Jan 2023 42:16

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Matthew 22:34-40 records the third round of questioning against the Jesus. However, unlike the previous two, Jesus' answer was totally consistent with the Pharisees' position about the greatest commandment. That said, agreement does not necessarily mean alignment. This teaching considers what it truly means to love God and love others so that we do…

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#133 The End KINGDOM101 30 November 2022 28:54

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In Matthew 22:23-33, the Sadducees attempt to show that the resurrection is a ridiculous idea. But is it?What happens when we die? Is the end really the end? What if we think it is the end but it is not the end? Is there life after death? If so, how should we live before we die?By Henson Lim

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#132 Return To Rightful Owner KINGDOM101 26 Oct 2022 31:36

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Is Matthew 22:15-22 just about money and taxes? Or is there something more than meets the eye? Trust Jesus to turn a malicious trap into another teaching moment. It is an object lesson about ownership from the image and inscription on a Roman coin. A lesson for now. And also for what is to come at the end of the age.…

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#131 Dress Right KINGDOM101 28 September 2022 43:27

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The Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22:1-14 is about two groups of people with two different responses to God's gracious invitation to His kingdom. Rejection of the invitation brings with it a dire consequence. Acceptance comes with a condition – to honour the dress code. This teaching considers what it means to dress right, to be rightly d…

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#130 Stand By Fruit KINGDOM101 31 August 2022 34:04

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Matthew 21:33-46 is a parable about the expectation and inspection of fruit. It is also about the rejection of accountability as well as authority. Applied to Israel, both the leaders and the nation did not fare too well. As Jesus' kingdom community, how would the Church fare when the time comes for us to 'stand by fruit'? How would you fare?…

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#129 Two Sons KINGDOM101 27 July 2022 39:11

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In Matthew 21:28-32, the Parable of the Two Sons is simple and straightforward. That said, it is also surprising and shocking. On one hand, it focuses on doing. Yet, on the other hand, it seems to be about believing. Which is it? What exactly was Jesus telling the religious leaders? What is He saying to us as sons and daughters of God?…

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#128 Don't Act Blur KINGDOM101 29 June 2022 31:22

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In Matthew 21:23-27, Jesus encounters the temple authorities who promptly questions His authority. In true rabbinic form, Jesus responds with His own question and catches them all by surprise. Not wishing to commit, they play the 'we-do-not-know' card. In Singlish, this is called 'acting blur'. Bad move. Especially when it comes to acknowledging Je…

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#127 Curses & Leaves KINGDOM101 25 May 2022 35:55

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What do we make of Jesus' cursing of the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-22? It’s tempting to ignore such accounts and rationalise that He no longer does that. Or that such curses do not apply to us. On the contrary, the rarity of such incidents should highlight the seriousness of such pronouncements. While Jesus presents a warning against fruitlessness,…

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#126 Housekeeping KINGDOM101 27 April 2022 45:18

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Matthew 21:12-17 presents a side of Jesus that many would not like to know or talk about – an angry Jesus who chases people out, overturns tables and upsets the leaders. We cannot imagine Him doing the same thing today. Would He? Could He?By Henson Lim

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#125 Peace Please KINGDOM101 23 March 2022 41:06

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What is peace to you? What would you do for peace? Matthew 21:1-11 describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem amidst the festivities and celebration of the Passover season, At first glance, hardly a picture of peace. A deeper dive into the fulfilment of two OT passages will reveal the answer to the cry of every heart: Peace, please.…

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#124 Two See Twos KINGDOM101 23 Feb 2022 37:43

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In Matthew 20, the account of Jesus healing two blind men seems a little out of place. Was it just about the two who finally get to see? Perhaps there is more than meets the eye. Henson takes a closer look at Matthew 20:29-34 and discovers lessons that will help us align with Jesus and His kingdom.By Henson Lim

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#123 Minus Points KINGDOM101 19 Jan 2022 42:57

3y ago42:57

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Strangely, amongst believers, there seems to be an aversion to the idea of greatness, as if it is wrong to desire significance in the kingdom of God. But is it? In Matthew 20:17-28, upon hearing Jesus' prediction about His death and resurrection, James and John requested for top positions. Instead of chiding them for having lofty ambitions, Jesus c…

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#122 What's in It for Me? KINGDOM101 15 Dec 2021 40:20

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If the rich young man left sad and empty, what can those who follow Jesus expect? That was Peter's burning question, "What's in it for me?" (And ours too.) Can we ask about rewards? Should we even be motivated by rewards? Jesus provides the answer. And then proceeds to explain – through the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard – how kingdom rewar…

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#121 Pride's Plight KINGDOM101 17 Nov 2021 34:14

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In Matthew 19:16-26, after meeting the young man, Jesus mentioned to His disciples that it is hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. Is it still the same today as it was then? Or has it been made possible and easier now by simply believing in Jesus? Considering this passage in its context will reveal so much more than what we typically unde…

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#120 The Q To HQ KINGDOM101 20 October 2021 52:04

3y ago52:04

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In Matthew 19:13-15, parents queued for Jesus to bless their children. The disciples rebuked them for disturbing Jesus. In turn, Jesus rebuked the disciples for missing the point. Again. But what exactly is the point? More than just lining up for a prayer of blessing, the King uses the little children to explain and show the right Q to get to Kingd…

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#119 Wrong Questions Right Answers KINGDOM101 22 Sept 2021 45:58

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In Matthew 19:1-12, the Pharisees came with intentions to test and trap Jesus. They asked wrong questions about divorce but Jesus provided right answers about marriage. This teaching shows our questions can reveal our focus but God's answers will always reveal His heart. Knowing the difference will enable us to live out the spirit of the law, and n…

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#118 Counter Measure KINGDOM101 25 Aug 2021 44:09

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As believers and followers of Jesus, we know that we are to forgive. However, many still struggle with this instruction. Can we ignore it altogether? After all, aren't we already forgiven and saved? Even worse, why should we keep forgiving if the other party is unrepentant? Unfair? Henson considers these concerns in this session on Matthew 18:21-35…

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#117 All For One KINGDOM101 28 July 2021 55:47

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Matthew 18:20 is well known and often quoted in opening prayers – "where two or three are gathered together in My name". Interestingly, what is not as known are the verses that come before and what the entire passage is about. Still on the theme of relationships, Matthew 18:15-20 addresses discipline in the kingdom community. This teaching will con…

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#116 Who's MIssing? KINGDOM101 30 June 2021 36:42

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Matthew 18:10-14 is a continuation of how we are to relate to one another in the kingdom community. In this teaching, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the lost sheep, reminding and challenging us to always be mindful of who's missing. Henson draws three key points from the parable before sharing implications for the kingdom community.…

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#115 Oops KINGDOM101 26 May 2021 50:49

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Matthew 18:6-9 is about scandals, stumbling stones (oops!) and sin. The King is very serious about righteousness in the kingdom community. And about protecting His people from unrighteousness. Jesus clearly warns against stumbling others. We are instead to look out for one another.By Henson Lim

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#114 I Kid You Not KINGDOM101 21 April 2021 57:01

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Matthew 18:1-5 provides the key to right relationships in the kingdom community. It also lays the foundation and sets the tone for the next teachings. Can relationship challenges in the Body of Christ be resolved? Removed? Is this even possible? Yes. Seriously. I kid you not.By Henson Lim