Best Jenn Kokal Podcasts (2024)

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1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - (Part 2) - Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church? 27:29

2h ago27:29

27:29

Today we discuss part 2 of the head coverings controversy: A discussion of the creation of woman What does it mean that "women are the glory of men?" Angels are offended at church If hair is a covering, does that mean women should wear their hair long? What about men with long hair? Should women wear head coverings? YouTube episode of the roles of …

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1 Kings 11:1-13 - Sin Quickly Destroys 21:47

1d ago21:47

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God becomes angry at Israel and Solomon: Solomon marries 700 women and takes 300 concubines The wives worship their gods instead of YHWH Solomon begins building temples and altars to his wives' idols Israel and Solomon's hearts turn away from YHWH God tells Solomon that he is holding back destroying Solomon's throne for the "sake of David." The rea…

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Prayer for the 2024 Election 5:19

1h ago5:19

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Pray along with Jenn for the election results tonight. Jenn also gives a word of encouragement and reads an excerpt from Daniel 2.By P40 Ministries

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1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - (Part 1) - Why Men Shouldn't Wear Head Coverings in Church 32:11

11h ago32:11

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Today, Jenn addresses part one of a controversial issue: Why head coverings were a cultural problem in Paul's day (and today too) Should men wear hats in church? How head coverings for men dishonor God The difference in authority between men and women Why women should wear head coverings in church Should women wear head coverings in church now? Hey…

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1 Kings 10:14-29 - The Prosperity of Israel under Solomon 19:22

1d ago19:22

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Israel is doing very well with Solomon as their king: Israel is secure from enemies Israel is extremely wealthy to the point silver is as plentiful as rocks Solomon creates beautiful buildings and architecture The fleet of Solomon's ships travels for 3 years bringing goods from afar In spite of Israel's wealth, Solomon disobeys God There are so man…

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1 Corinthians 10:14-33 - Eating From the Table of Demons? 23:28

4d ago23:28

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Paul makes a compelling argument about avoiding idolatry: How Communion and Old Testament peace offering sacrifices are similar The history of Temple "restaurants" Why Christians needed to avoid temple restaurants Why does the Bible call idol worship "demon worship?" What a Christian should do when they sit down to eat Check out all these links fro…

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1 Kings 10:1-13 - The Queen of Sheba 19:39

1d ago19:39

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The Queen of Sheba comes to visit Solomon and ask him tough questions: Solomon makes such a huge impression that it blows her away The queen of Sheba gives Solomon tons (literally) of gold, jewels, and spices Why Jesus mentions that the Queen of Sheba was going to judge His generation Did Solomon marry the Queen of Sheba? Hey! Don't go away yet! Al…

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1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - 4 Types of Lust 24:27

1d ago24:27

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In today's episode: How the ancient Israelites are not much different than modern-day Christians 4 types of lust: Idolatry Sex Unthankfulness Rebellion/Lack of faith We won't have temptations more than we can handle How to walk away from temptations when they arise Be sure to click every link: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https…

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1 Kings 9:15-28 - A List of Solomon's Potential Compromises 19:46

2d ago19:46

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Solomon breaks many Old Testament Laws and also potentially compromises on several issues: He uses forced labor to build several cities What happened to Gezer?? He builds separate cities for horses and cities for horsemen Hiram trains Solomon's men to become sailors The sailors bring back 12.6 metric tons of gold for Solomon Solomon's wisdom is app…

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1 Corinthians 9:19-27 - Training Like an Olympian 20:48

6d ago20:48

20:48

Paul shares his tips for becoming a better Christian: He becomes all things for all people He proclaims the Gospel boldly He trains himself like an Olympian He runs the race with dedication He sets his eyes on the prize There are so many other things P40 Ministries does! Check it out: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.yo…

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1 Kings 9:1-14 - YHWH Blesses His Temple 19:30

7d ago19:30

19:30

In today's episode: God appears to Solomon a second time God accepts the temple, makes it holy, and chooses Jerusalem all out of love for Solomon, David, and Israel The conditions for God's care for the Temple Solomon gives away 20 Israeli cities to Hiram Hiram hates the cities and gives them back Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other …

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1 Corinthians 9:1-18 - God Commands Us to Pay Our Spiritual Leaders 27:58

8d ago27:58

27:58

Some claim that financial giving isn't commanded in the New Testament, yet: Paul says that it was his right to be compensated by the church God ordained that teachers/ministers of the Gospel are to be paid How modern Christians are muzzling their pastors while they tread the grain The abysmal average yearly pay of ministers in America Why it's crue…

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1 Kings 8:14-66 - Did God Really Want Solomon to Build the Temple? 30:37

11d ago30:37

30:37

Solomon finishes the dedication of the temple: He reminds God of His promises and blesses the people He prays a future prayer for the people He leaves himself out of the prayer He tells God that "His word has been established..." but was it really? Did God really want Solomon to build the temple, or did Solomon and David misinterpret God's words? H…

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1 Corinthians 8 - Food Offered to Idols 20:37

13d ago20:37

20:37

Paul addresses the Corithian church and their arrogance: Knowledge is good, but it makes us arrogant. Love is better 'cause it builds people up What was the big deal with food offered to idols? Why Christians could eat food offered to idols - but not in every circumstance Loving people by not causing them to sin - even when it's not a sin for you C…

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1 Kings 8:1-13 - Does God Appreciate Animal Sacrifice? 24:33

14d ago24:33

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Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant to the new Temple: Why did Solomon wait 11 months to dedicate the temple? Solomon performs a huge amount of sacrifices to God Does God appreciate animal sacrifice? Why David understood God more than Solomon God's Spirit fills the temple Solomon writes a weird poem to God, which comes off as arrogant I know you…

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1 Corinthians 7:18-40 - Remain as You Are 28:45

15d ago28:45

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In today's Scripture: Why celibacy is a good lifestyle Are celibate people more righteous than married people? Learning to be content in whatever situation we are placed in Paul gives authority to virgins who previously had no rights Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/…

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1 Kings 7:13-51 - Huram Makes Outdoor Temple Furniture 23:51

16d ago23:51

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Solomon sends for an artisan named Huram to make all the outdoor bronze furniture: Huram creates 2 bronze pillars decorated with lilies, pomegranates, and chains What "The Sea" was used for and why it's significant Huram casts wash basins and the water carts David's faith in the completion of the temple is evident Be sure to click every link: YouTu…

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1 Corinthians 7:12-17 - What to Do if Your Spouse Isn't a Christian 20:44

20d ago20:44

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Paul addresses mixed marriages (marriages where one spouse is saved and the other isn't): The Christian should not divorce the non-Christian Being content in marriage What happens when one spouse chooses divorce Paul says the household is "sanctified" and "holy" when one spouse is saved... what this means What is being "equally yoked" mean? Hey! Lo…

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1 Kings 7:1-9 - Solomon's Palace Takes Longer to Build than the Temple to God 17:33

21d ago17:33

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Solomon builds a large palace for himself and spends longer on it than the temple to God: Did Solomon really care about God's temple? Why it looks like Solomon's heart might have been divided The reason why it might have taken Solomon longer to build his palace than the temple Why Solomon's palace was larger than the temple What went into building …

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1 Corinthians 7:1-11 - The Christian Perspective of Sex and Marriage - With Special Guest Garett 39:30

22d ago39:30

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Jenn and her husband Garett share the Christian perspective of sex within marriage: What the purpose is of sex within marriage (other than having children) Is celibacy better than marriage? Why 1 Corinthians 7 is the most pro-woman chapter of the New Testament What to do when you can't find a suitable marriage partner The importance of mutual respe…

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1 Kings 6:14-38 - The Inside of the Holy Place and Most Holy Place 21:24

23d ago21:24

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What we can apply from the building of the temple: Solomon used the best possible materials for the temple project The Most Holy Place could only be entered once a year; mostly it was chained up so no one could enter Why the priests couldn't be near God's presence without potentially dying What the inside of the temple teaches us about our own temp…

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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - What Christians Need to Know about Sex 23:49

27d ago23:49

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In today's episode: All things are lawful, but not all things are good How to overcome sexual sin Why Christians need to avoid sexual sins God didn't create us to be sexually immoral The symbolism of marriage and our union with God Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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1 Kings 6:1-13 - Here's What God Requires of His People 17:55

30d ago17:55

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Solomon begins building the temple: The temple is rather small for the temples of the time period Solomon doesn't want the temple to be corrupted by anything, even tools Was Solomon following the command of Deut. 27:5 where God says not to use any iron tools on His altars? God tells Solomon that the temple is not what He requires to have a relation…

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1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - Christians Aren't Allowed to Sue Each Other? 21:57

1M ago21:57

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Paul scolds the church for more unhealthy behaviors: The church members were suing each other Should Christians ever sue anyone? Paul argues that the church should have some governing authority Why 1 Corinthians 6 is so controversial Was the Bible changed in 1946 to include the word "homosexuality?" Article on the Bible being changed in 1946: https…

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1 Kings 5 - Solomon Starts Building the Temple, but Did God Want a Temple Built for Him? 21:39

1M ago21:39

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Solomon starts preparing to build a temple for YHWH: The King of Tyre agrees to give Solomon supplies Solomon has a trade agreement with Hiram Is there any Scriptural evidence that God wanted a temple? Why God chose Solomon for the task Solomon's dedication even with small details Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtu…

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1 Corinthians 5:9-13 - How the Corinthian Church Mirrors the American Church 19:52

1M ago19:52

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In today's episode: Paul calls out the Corinthian church How the American church is similar to the Corinthian church How to unify churches What we can do now to fix our church If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.…

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1 Kings 4 - Solomon Hosts TED Talks and Breaks Every OT Law for Kings 25:52

1M ago25:52

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Solomon was an interesting guy: He was very organized He needed tons of food for his thousands of extended family members He hosted TED Talks He broke every Old Testament Law for kings He was the wisest man on earth because of Yahweh's grace Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8…

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1 Corinthians 5:1-8 - Truth Bomb: Church is Supposed to Be Uncomfortable 23:40

1M ago23:40

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Paul is appalled to hear about the sexual sin being tolerated in the Corinthian church: A church member was either living with or married to his step mom Why American churches are in so much trouble Being loving isn't being tolerant Why hard conversations are necessary and loving The Gospel message is uncomfortable and the church should be too Chec…

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1 Kings 3:16-28 - Solomon and the Case of the Two Prostitutes 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Solomon hears a very difficult case involving two prostitutes: 2 women share a story and it's one women's word against the other Did God say that Solomon was the wisest person on the planet? Solomon accurately discerns the case in a really unorthodox way All of Israel fear Solomon after this What it means to fear God Hey! Don't go away yet! Also ch…

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1 Corinthians 4:18-21 - What Does Paul Mean When He Tells People to Imitate Him? 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Paul makes some controversial statements in 1 Corinthians 4: Paul tells the Corinthian church that they are arrogant All the ways the apostles were persecuted Was Paul disobeying Jesus when he calls himself a "father?" Paul tells the Corinthians to imitate him... Why would Paul say this? Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see ot…

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1 Kings 3:1-15 - Early Signs of Solomon's Flaws 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Solomon loves God, but he gets a few things wrong early on: He marries Pharoh's daughter Why it was wrong for Israel to be in alliance with Egypt What were the "high places" that irritated Yahweh so much? Solomon sacrifices on the high places God comes to Solomon in a dream and grants his request for wisdom If you want to support the Bible Explaine…

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1 Corinthians 4:1-9 - The "Little Gods Theology" and Why We Aren't God 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

Today, we discuss many hot button topics: Why we aren't "gods" Paul calls himself a slave of God Paul says not to judge, but then how do you explain other verses where Paul says to judge? 2 types of legalism: Liberal legalism and Conservative legalism Why legalism makes us arrogant Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTu…

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1 Kings 2:28-46 - Solomon Kills Joab 22:13

2M ago22:13

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Solomon shows what type of a leader he is in the early days of his reign: Solomon ignores Joab's pleas for mercy Solomon orders Joab to be killed in the Lord's tent Why didn't David just kill Joab? Why did David make Solomon do it? Solomon targets Shimei Shimei stays out of trouble for several years, but then breaks the king's command There are so …

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1 Corinthians 3:16-23 - The Basic Rule of the Temple That Every Christian Should Understand 20:23

2M ago20:23

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Paul continues lecturing the Corinthian church: The basic rule of the temple that every Christian should understand God will destroy the person who destroys the temple - what this means The wisdom of this world is actually foolishness to God How to truly have wisdom What Paul means when he says "Christ is God's" I know you need more: YouTube - http…

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1 Kings 2:13-27 - Solomon Kills Adonijah 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Adonijah is up to some old tricks: Adonijah tries to manipulate Solomon's mother, and it works Adonijah claims to be in love with one of David's concubines Solomon is offended when Bathsheba asks if Adonijah can marry Abishag Why Adonijah likely wasn't in love with Abishag Why God "allowed" men to have concubines and multiple wives in the OT There …

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1 Corinthians 3:10-15 - The Idea of Purgatory and the Judgement Seat of Christ 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Paul discusses the "Day," aka the Judgment Seat of Christ: There are two types of people, the foundation layer and the builder Christ is the only real foundation People can build on the foundation using good or bad materials Bad materials will be burned in the fire, but good ones will stand Is purgatory real? What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? Wh…

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1 Kings 2:1-12 - King David Sleeps with His Fathers 20:20

2M ago20:20

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David dies. But before he does, he has some last words for Solomon: He tells Solomon to be a man He reminds Solomon to always follow YHWH and all of His laws How God was faithful to the kings even though the kings weren't faithful to Him David tells Solomon to enact punishments on Joab and Shimei David "sleeps" with his fathers There are so many ot…

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1 Corinthians 3:1-9 - The 3 Stages of Man 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Paul talks about three different stages of man: The natural man The fleshly man The spiritual man God co-works with us even though He doesn't need to Why we need to idolize God instead of preachers Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Websit…

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1 Kings 1:32-53 - David Crowns Solomon King in Spite of Adonijah 23:57

2M ago23:57

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David needs to act quickly to save Solomon's life: He proposes a plan to quickly crown Solomon before Adonijah can kill him Why mules were reserved for royalty in Israel Adonijah is still feasting when he hears the news of Solomon's coronation Adonijah and all his dinner guests leave the party in shame and fear Adonijah grips the "horns of the alta…

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1 Corinthians 2:10-16 - The Source of Truth 23:50

2M ago23:50

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The world is always searching for truth, but can never seem to find it. But Christians know where to look: The Holy Spirit reveals the Mind of Christ No one knows God's mind (how this makes sense) God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, but that doesn't make those people extraordinary The real source of Truth Check out all these links …

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1 Kings 1:1-31 - Another of David's Sons Tries to Usurp the Throne 29:25

2M ago29:25

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As David is on his death bed, more problems arise: David takes another concubine in his old age The ramifications for concubines when the king dies Adonijah tries to usurp the throne, even though David promised Solomon he would be king Nathan and Bathsheba save Solomon's life by convincing David to take action in his last days Click all these links…

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Announcement - The Podcast is Changing in Season 8 3:47

3M ago3:47

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The podcast is changing for season 8. Here's what to expect. This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support. Please click the link below to access to the Friday podcast episodes. https://ko-fi.com/p40ministriesBy Jenn Kokal

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2 Samuel 24:14-25 (From Creation) - God Nearly Destroys Jerusalem 20:26

2M ago20:26

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Episode 1015 - God Nearly Destroys Jerusalem God gives David a choice as to which punishment to take for his sin: David asks God to choose the punishment, so God chooses a plague The plague rips through Israel, but God shows mercy and doesn't destroy Jerusalem David sees a destroying angel and prays a humble prayer to God Why offerings are supposed…

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1 Corinthians 2:1-9 (From Christ) - How Jesus's Crucifixion Defeated Satan 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Episode 1014 - How Jesus's Crucifixion Defeated Satan Paul explains the difference between holy Spirit wisdom and human wisdom: Human wisdom is far lesser than wisdom from God How to become truly wise Human wisdom will eventually come to nothing God's wisdom is only given to the "mature" God only recently revealed the mysterious wisdom How exactly …

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2 Samuel 24:1-14 (From Creation) - God Gives David 3 Choices of How to Punish Israel 21:18

2M ago21:18

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Episode 1013: God Gives David 3 Choices of How to Punish Israel David sins drastically in 2 Samuel 24: YHWH is angry with Israel again David decides to count his people even though many advised him not to Why does it say that God told David to count the people if this was a sin? Why was it a sin to count the people? David immediately asks for forgi…

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1 Corinthians 1:20-31 (From Christ) - God Uses Foolish People to Humble the Wise 23:24

3M ago23:24

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Episode 1012 - God Uses Foolish People to Humble the Wise In today's episode: The Gospel is foolishness to the people who refuse to believe Why education and wisdom are not always a good thing The Jews were wise in the OT and the Greeks were wise in Philosophy, but they both thought the idea of a crucified Messiah was foolishness God often uses wea…

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2 Samuel 23:8-39 (From Creation) - David Refuses to Drink the Water His Men Risk Their Lives For 21:29

3M ago21:29

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The author of 2 Samuel delves into the notable people who served David faithfully his whole life: Thirty men were considered "mighty," but 3 of these men were "the elite" These 3 men miraculously win battles singlehandedly with the power of YHWH David was extremely thirsty once in a battle, and the 3 elite men break through the Philistine barrier t…

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2 Samuel 23:1-7 (From Creation) - David's Last Words 22:37

3M ago22:37

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David gives one last psalm before he dies: David gives 4 titles to himself, 3 of which are very humble David declares that God gave him a prophecy The righteous leaders will be like the morning sun The wicked leaders will be thrown out Anyone who associates with the wicked will get burned by them Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https…

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1 Corinthians 1:1-19 (From Christ) - Introduction of 1 Corinthians 22:29

3M ago22:29

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Paul hears about all the problems associated with the Corinthian church: The Corinthians were known for their debaucherous culture Why Paul chooses to write two letters to them The church of Corinth was divided among many other problems Why associating with your denomination above your relationship with God is wrong Paul compliments the good part o…

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2 Samuel 22:26-51 (From Creation) - God Prepares Us for War 24:52

3M ago24:52

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Today we discuss the second half of the Psalm in Samuel: God knocks the arrogant down a few pegs because he cares about them Studies show that self-centeredness is associated with depression and other negative behaviors God trains us for war God ultimately defeats evil, but sometimes He uses us to do it David points to Jesus at the end of his Psalm…

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