1. God reverses the enemy's plans (8:1-14) 2. God causes His enemies to fear. (8:15-9:4) 3. God brings justice, not retribution to His enemies. (9:5-19)

1. Identifying with God's people brings deliverance (v.1-4). 2. Being identified as God's enemy brings judgment (v. 5-10). 3. Jesus identifies with His enemies.

1. Trusting God keeps our feet secure (v. 1-2). 2. Even when evil tries to shake us (v. 3). 3. Because we can trust God's justice (v. 4-5).

Worldly Pride leads to judgement. (6:1-14) Christlike humility leads to blessings (Philippians 2:4-11)

1. Prayer requires wisdom. (v.1-8) 2. God Begins to answer our prayers before we notice. (v.9-14) 3. God Answers our prayers through Jesus, not cunning tactics.

The empire hates God's People (v.1-6) The empire seeks to destroy God's people. (v. 7-15) Jesus loves and seeks to save God's people.

While we are no longer producing new Tent Talks episodes every now and then we will take the opportunity to point listeners to new projects. Tent producer and co-host Chris Marchand has just begun releasing a new podcast we wanted you to be aware of: Wall of Silence, about church abuse and mishandling in the Anglican Church in North America. This i…

1. The Empire requires assimilation. (v.1-8) 2. We are tempted to compromise. (v.9-18) 3. Our Sin doesn't nullify God's grace. (v.19-23)

While we are no longer producing new Tent Talks episodes every now and then we will take the opportunity to point listeners to new projects. Tent producer and co-host Chris Marchand has just begun releasing a new podcast we wanted you to be aware of: Wall of Silence. Here is the description: In this first episode we introduce the sexual abuse case …

1. The resurrection was physical. (v. 36-43) 2. The resurrection commissions us. (v. 44-49) 3. The resurrection culminates in the ascension. (v. 50-53)

1. Jesus reveals Himself to nobodies. (v.13-24) 2. Jesus reveals Himself in scripture. (v.25-27) 3. Jesus reveals Himself in Communion. (v. 28-35)

1.Seek the Kingdom. (23:50-56) 2.Seek the Living King. (24:1-8) 3.Seek the True Story. (24:9-12)

Follow in Christ's Footsteps. (v.26-31) Accept the Salvation Christ Offers. (v. 32-43) Acknowledge Christ's Divinity. (v. 39-49)

Is Jesus the Son of God? (22:66-71) Is Jesus the King of the Jews? (23:1-12) Is Jesus the Lamb of God? (23:13-25)

1.We can escape temptation through prayer.

1. Christlike greatness comes through service. (v.21-27) 2. Christlike greatness comes through enduring trials. (v. 28-34) 3. Christlike greatness comes through God's Provision. (v.35-38)

Communion Reinterprets Passover. (v.1-13) Communion Remembers Christ's Death. (v.19) Communion Recognizes Christ's Presence. (v.19-20) In Communion, we Receive sanctifying grace. (v.14-20) Communion Reenacts the new covenant. (v.20)

1. Keep your head up. (v.25-33) 2. Watch your weight. (v.34-35) 3. Stay Prayerfully awake. (v.36-38)

1. Suffering is an opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. (21:10-18) 2. Suffering is an opportunity to endure with Jesus. (21:19)

2:58 1. Beware the Greater Condemnation. (v.20:45-47) 13:16 2. Give the Greater Gift. (v.21:1-4) 21:08 3.Look to the Greater Temple. (v.21:5-9)

The start of the new season in 2024 marks the end of the current season for Tent Talks. We are bringing our podcast in to land, with a series of final thoughts from former guests, hosts and friends of the show. Join Stephen Backhouse in a series of conversations as we explore The Last Word. This final episode contains conversations with Eve Poole a…

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The start of the new season in 2024 marks the end of the current season for Tent Talks. We are bringing our podcast in to land, with a series of final thoughts from former guests, hosts and friends of the show. Join Stephen Backhouse in a series of conversations as we explore The Last Word. Episode Three features co-host Sean McCoy in a conversatio…

1. Give back to the Government What it is Owed. 2. Give back to God what He is Owed.

The start of the new season in 2024 marks the end of the current season for Tent Talks. We are bringing our podcast in to land, with a series of final thoughts from former guests, hosts and friends of the show. Join Stephen Backhouse in a series of conversations as we explore The Last Word. Episode Two features co-host Chris Marchand offering a cod…

1. Fall Before Jesus in Worship before Jesus falls on you in Judgement.

The start of the new season 2024 marks the end of the current season for Tent Talks. We are bringing our podcast in to land, with a series of final thoughts from former guests, hosts and friends of the show. Join Stephen Backhouse in a series of conversations as we explore The Last Word. Episode One features Brad Jersak, Natasha Beckles and friends…

1. Don't miss Jesus' peace. (v.41-44) 2. Don't misuse Jesus' name for selfish gain. (v.45-48) 3. Don't question Jesus' authority. (v.1-8)

1. Jesus is Lord over time. (v.28-32) 2. Jesus is Lord over all things. (v.33-35) 3. If You do not cry out for your Lord, the rocks will. (v.36-40)

1. Because God Loves us, He is with us. (v.1-2) 2. Because God loves us, He gives Himself up for us. (v.3-4) 3. Because God loves us, He Brings us home. (v. 5-7)

Left, Right, or in the middle? Guest host and previous guest to the Tent Sheyi Martin-Allens presents a series of conversations with black and brown friends from across the political spectrum to discuss their thoughts on having Britain's first Asian prime minister along with a government containing an increasing amount of ethnic minorities. The ser…

1. We can have joy in the desert. (v.1-4) 2. Because Jesus will restore us. (v. 5-7) 3. And bring everlasting joy. (v.8-10)

Left, Right, or in the middle? Guest host and previous guest to the Tent Sheyi Martin-Allens presents a series of conversations with black and brown friends from across the political spectrum to discuss their thoughts on having Britain's first Asian prime minister along with a government containing an increasing amount of ethnic minorities. The ser…

1. Jesus brings peace to the world. (v.1-5) 2. Jesus brings peace with God. (v.6-7) 3. Embrace Jesus' peace.

Left, Right, or in the middle? Guest host and previous guest to the Tent Sheyi Martin-Allens presents a series of conversations with black and brown friends from across the political spectrum to discuss their thoughts on having Britain's first Asian prime minister along with a government containing an increasing amount of ethnic minorities. The ser…

Israel hoped the true king would come. Jesus began to fulfill their hopes. We hope the king will come again.

Left, Right, or in the middle? Guest host and previous guest to the Tent Sheyi Martins-Allens presents a series of conversations with black and brown friends from across the political spectrum to discuss their thoughts on having Britain's first Asian prime minister along with a government containing an increasing number of ethnic minorities. The se…

1. Seek the Kingdom's King. (v. 1-10) 2. Do the Kingdom's business. (v. 11-14) 3. Receive the Kingdom's rewards. (v. 15-27)

1. Pride is a barrier, admit your helplessness. (v. 15-17) 2. Riches are a barrier, Give them away. (v. 18-30) 3. Ignorance is a barrier, ask for sight. (v. 31-34) 4. The Crowd is a barrier, ask for mercy. (v. 35-43)

1. Pray without losing heart. (v.1-8) 2. Pray without pride. (v.9-14)

Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin has entered the Tent to take part in Chris Marchand's annual Christmas episode. She has just released her new book Christmas: The Season of Life and Light which offers reflections, insights, and gentle challenges about how we celebrate the holiday season. The conversation dwells on the major themes Chris addressed in his ow…

1. The duty of the Kingdom is a repentant faith. (v.1-10) 2. The attitude of the Kingdom is gratitude. (v.11-19) 3. The timing of kingdom is now and not yet. (v.20-37)

1. Live righteously with fading wealth. (v.1-12) 2. Loving money blinds you spiritually. (v.13-18) 3. How we use our money reveals our spiritual condition. (v.19-31)

Jesus pursues sinners. Jesus receives sinners with joy. How do you act toward sinners?

1. Put Others Before Yourself. (v.1-24) 2. Put Jesus before everything. (v. 25-35) 3. Because Christ is worth it all.

1. The Kingdom Requires repentance. (v.1-17) 2. The Kingdom Grows Slowly. (v. 18-21) 3. The Kingdom is Coming Soon. (v. 22-35)

Austin M. Freeman, professor at Houston Christian University, joins the tent for another bonus episode to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's views on non-violence and war. Who exactly is the "pacifist" in The Lord of the Rings and why isn't it Tom Bombadil? In two archival episode segments Melody Green, dean of Urbana Seminary, is featured with her owns thou…

Musician, songwriter, and worship leader Rachel Wilhelm joins the Tent with Chris Marchand to discuss her new album Jeremiah and how she approached writing songs that speak truth to leaders in power while also calling for communal repentance. Though a bonus episode, this conversation pieces together a number of elements from previous Tent Talks ser…

1. Be Ready at all times. (v. 35-40) 2. Be Ready for judgement. (v. 41-48) 3. Be Ready for Difficulty. (v. 49-59)