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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 59 - Love for the Hardest of Hearts
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As Jesus closes out the woe oracles He aims striaght for the heart, particularly the hard ones, and while critical of their posture He continues to offer hope and love even amidst the unbelief and anger. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg…
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73 - Raising Parents Podcast - Children with Disabilities/Barriers to Learning
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In this episode, Zwai is joined by Levonne (Children's ministry) and Sebastian Maack (Youth) to discuss ways the church can care for Children with barriers to learning. ~~~ Additional resource suggestions: Podcast - Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Author - Dr James Dobson Book - Parenting by Paul David Tripp Book - Keeping Your Children's Ministr…
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In a set of scathing remarks that mark a direct opposite to the earlier beatitudes Jesus highlights the folly and danger of hypocrisy and some of the ways in which it is on display from the religious leaders of the period, it acts as a stern warning for our lives while additionally setting the stage for the pharisees plot to whip the Jewish people …
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 57 - Jesus Questions Religious Leaders
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In a final attempt from the pharisees to ensare Jesus in His words there is a debate around the Godhood of Christ which is conclusively answered when Jesus references the Psalms, Justin then continues to explore as Jesus teaches on hypocrisy and its pitfalls. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a…
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72 - Raising Parents Podcast - Families in the Township Context
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In this episode Pastors Zwai and Bafana talk about ways in which the church can provide support and care to families facing different social issues particularly in the township context. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for pa…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 56 - Jesus: 3 | Religious Leaders: 0
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As tensions continue to rise between Christ and the pharisees another confrontation occurs, Brett breaks down this latest meeting for us and highlights that at the end of it all, the key is love. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https:/…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 55 - Show Me The Money
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Richard dives into an interaction that occurs between Jesus and the pharisees surrounding the topic of taxes while looking at the siggnificance in both a historical and modern day context. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.or…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 54 - The Great Invitation
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In this sermon, Richard discusses two parables from Matthew 21 & 22, focusing on the Vineyard metaphor and the religious leaders’ rebellion against God’s authority. We are reminded how the owner’s care for the Vineyard symbolizes God’s love and protection for His people. We also see how the invitation to the wedding feast signifies God’s grace exte…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 53 - The Essence of Discipleship
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Jesus enters Jerusalem and the temple to be met by another in an escalating set of encounters with the religious leadership, this interaction centers around a tricky debate surrounding the authority by which all the involved parties, and John the Baptist, teach. Followed by a brief parable from Jesus to drive home his point. ~~~ Get your Personal S…
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In 2 part of this teaching, Justin looks at 7 ways that we should measuer our lives correctly so that we can find contentment. A summary graphic is provided.By Justin Tamlin
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Justin opens this 2 part teaching with an investigation into covetousness, what it is and how it affects us despite seeming to be a forgotten 10th commandment. Justin also looks at how best we can guard ourselves against covetousness as we move towards contentment.By Justin Tamlin
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Zwai discusses how we as Christians are to steward our faith in a world full of lies and deceit so as to protect ourselves. This includes being on the lookout for false teachers by understanding the manner in which they act to draw us away from the teachings of Christ that we might fall by the wayside.…
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70 - Raising Parents Podcast - Discipline Methods
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Zwai and Georgie take a deeper look into how best parents can discipline children in a team with an approach that stems from love and allows the child to feel nurtured rather than oppressed or targeted in order to provide growth and value through discipline. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Pleas…
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Richard leads us through the triumphant and ceremonious but also unexpected arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem and a number of intriguing interactions that take place seemingly at random within His initial time within the city. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in …
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 51 - The Upside-Down Kingdom
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Brett dives into how Jesus illustrates the reversal of the roles within His Kingdom in anticipation of His entry into Jerusalem and the suffering that will come with it, with particular emphasis on serving the people around us. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church …
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 50 - The Beauty of Grace
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Jesus continues the theme of firsts and lasts that he left off on as He leads the disciples through a workday in a vineyard wherein the expectations of the workers and by extention the disciples and us are challenged in regards to what we truly deserve. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit…
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69 - Raising Parents Podcast - Co-Regulation
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Zwai is accompanied by Catherine Marais as they look at offering peace to your child and understanding developmental stages. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 49 - What Do I Lack?
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The rich ruler seeks Jesus to understand how he may enter into heaven, however, the response proves to be too great of an ask for the young man. The disciples are also challenged by the response but in a different manner and receive a reassuring response from Jesus. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 48 - Marriage, Singleness & The Pursuit of the Kingdom
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In another confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders that has a callback to the sermon on the mount teachings Jesus discusses marriage as well as the possibility to leading a life of singleness in pursuit of the Kingdom before a reiteration of the importance of children. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://r…
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68 - Raising Parents Podcast - God's Discipline and Ours
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Zwai is accompanied by Joshua Soal as they look at a number of questions such as; Does God discipline, and how? What does that mean for us as parents? Discipline vs discipleship; Scriptures boundaries and areas of freedom. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 47 - Forgiving From the Heart Without Limits
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Jesus expands upon his previous teachings around the topic of forgiveness by establishing the importance of forgiveness through its impact on us as both forgiven and forgiver as well as how that affects those around us. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandt…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 46 - When Sheep Act Like Shepherds
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This passage in Matthew 18:12-20 teaches about the importance of seeking out and confronting those who have gone astray. It emphasizes the value of each individual and the desire of God for none to perish. It also highlights the difficult process of confronting someone who has sinned against us and the need for a humble and shepherd-like attitude. …
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67 - Raising Parents Podcast - Holiday Club Theme Reveal
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Ansuné is joined by a special guest, Kerri Goosen, as she reveals the theme for this year's Holiday Club - Inside Out. Together, they discuss emotions, how they manifest in children at various ages and stages, and what parents can do to care for their children through each high and low. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 45 - A Faithless & Twisted Generation
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Justin leads us in understanding that being so close may be enough but in the right circumstances what seems like a small margin may be life altering. He also dives into the meaning behind Jesus' well known teaching surrounding children being the greatest in the kingdom and how we should take that into our own lives. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Gui…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 44 - A Faithless & Twisted Generation
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Upon the return from the transfiguration event Jesus heals and thereafter revisits a common phrase, 'you of little faith'. Richard leads us and investigates the latest scenario to evoke this reaction, as well as looking at a passage around the paying of religious taxes. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/mat…
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66 - Raising Parents Podcast - Three Ways to Teach a Bible Story
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Ansuné discusses three ways a Bible story can be taught to children, with some practical examples and tips ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…
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Jesus is very clear both when he predicts his death, AND when he predicts his resurrection. Somehow we, and the disciples, seem to have completely missed the part where Jesus said he would rise again. Watch as Richard unpacks why we need to remember that Jesus rose... ~~~ Church is Better Together! Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, …
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The crucifixion was a cruel and degrading form of punishment, perfected by the Romans. Jesus’s crucifixion was different... Listen as Justin explains why the cross is the Crux of History ~~~ Church is Better Together! Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…
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65 - Raising Parents Podcast - Praying God's Word
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Ansuné and Zwai discuss various Scripture passages that can be used to pray with and for children. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 42 - The Cross Before the Crown
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This week Zwai examines Jesus' foreshadowing of the cross, as well as the responses from some of the disciples to this information. Moreover, we explore Jesus' instructions to take up our individual crosses, dying to self in order to serve Christ and how that applies to the trials within our own lives. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with t…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 41 - I Will Build My Church
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In this message we take a look at how Jesus Jesus institutes the concept of the Church as his own, indicating its ownership and centrality to his mission. We look at it's indestructibility despite challenges, how it is assured until Jesus' return, as well as the church's mission: shining light in darkness, redeeming spiritual impoverishment. ~~~ Ge…
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64 - Raising Parents Podcast - Little People, Big Prayers
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In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné discuss children as theologians and their ability (even as little people) to talk to God. They also mention various ideas to help parents teach their children to pray. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more r…
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Another encounter between Jesus and the pharisees and sadducees becomes heated as the unlikely allies request a sign which is met by strong rebuttal from Jesus. In the aftermath of the encounter the disciples also receive a stern warning against becoming misguided by false teachers. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://r…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 39 - The Wonder of His Mercy
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An intriguing interaction between Jesus that initially feels rather out of character is followed by another feeding of multitudes. Richard explores these 2 seemingly unrelated stories and shows how they demonstrate the inclusivity of the Kingdom of Christ. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a vi…
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Kingdom of Heaven Pt 38 - The Heart is a Sewer
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Richard leads us in investigation of an early confrontation between Jesus and an envoy of pharisees from Jerusalem around traditions, commandments and how they overlap, contradict and support. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ru…
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63 - Raising Parents Podcast - Why should prayer be central to parenting?
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We look at the importance and meaning of prayer, and unpack the right view of God we are to have to inspire our hearts to pray. We look in brief at various questions and challenges parents and carers face to conclude that our most important weapon in the battle for our kids' hearts is prayer. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Chu…
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Brett reflects on the lessons he learnt on conference and how we can bring those concepts into our day to day spaces to strengthen relationships and grow towards those around us. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visitBy Brett France
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Richard delves into the aftermath of John the Baptist's death as Jesus seeks solitude but places His compassion for the crowds before His own needs and the miracles that He performs in the resultant space. ~~~ Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series: https://ruc.org.za/matthew Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesbu…
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62 - Raising Parents Podcast - What is Raising Parents and why does it exist?
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In this, the first episode of 2024, Zwai and Ansuné look back at highlights from the past three years of the Raising Parents Podcast and look forward to the year ahead. They reflect once more on the name and purpose of the podcast and share thoughts on their favourite topic - discipleship. Keep an eye out for new episodes every second and fourth Th…
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Richard explores the facets of faith, particularly focusing on the meaning of "faithfulness". We see that faithfulness is not a short term effort but rather that grown through practice, repitition and dedication. We also discover that it is sourced from humility and trust in Christ which makes it one of the greatest attributes and generates a direc…
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Richard explores the dimensions of faith, particularly focusing on the distinction between “faith” and “the faith.” We see that faith is not "faith in faith" but saving faith in Jesus Christ and his death and resurrection. This faith serves as the switch that connects believers to the power station of Christ’s sacrifice!…
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For many of us, being forgotten is a fate worse than death. Justin unpacks Isaiah 49:13-16 to see what God says about forgetting us. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visitBy Justin Tamlin
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The three greatest things, Richard shows us why they are so important to us as individuals and explores the way in which we can carry them forward into our day to day lives. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visitBy Richard van Lieshout
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Brad from Jeffreys Bay Baptist Church (jbaybaptist.com) talks to us about how building our lives on the foundation of Christ and His teachings is essential for a compassionate and purposeful life. It gives us a solid framework for how to love and serve others. --- If you are in Johannesburg, please join us in-person! Plan a visit: https://ruc.org.z…
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Richard reminds us of the joy found in the promise of the birth of Christ, the perfect gift as well as a beacon of light and hope to be found in a dark world. We also explore how the birth of Christ was not a surprise as seen in Isaiah and elsewhere throughout the Old Testament. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg htt…
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Brett talks to us on Christmas eve about hope.By Brett France
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Ndaba looks into the question posed by Lee Strobel through the lens of Philippians and explores how it affects our desire to connect with Christ as we observe the rights that He forsook on our behalf. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visitBy Ndaba Mazabane
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Vuyani from Campus Outreach talks to us from John 17 about the relationships between the Godhead. ~~~By Vuyani Mini
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Muziwethu, from Rays of Hope takes us through Psalm 23, looking at what sheep (we) are like, a how God shepherds our lives. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visitBy Muziwethu Zwane
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Join with Brighton Phiri as he delves into the Gospel partnership that exists between RUC and the churches in Alexander through a closer look at the church in Philippi under the direction of Timothy and their Gospel partnership with Paul. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…
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