Digest This! Bible Study

Kingdom Living: The King and His Authority

In this episode of the Digest This! Bible Study™ Podcast, we explore a powerful question: Is Jesus just your Savior, or is He truly your King? Through scripture, we uncover who Jesus really is and what it means to live under His authority—not just believe in Him.  Be challenged to move from salvation to surrender as you begin walking in obedience, yielding to the Holy Spirit, and prioritizing God’s Kingdom in your everyday life. Additional Podcast Episode: Who is God? Knowing the One You Trust [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/episodes/17416754] Study Guide: Authority Challenge Study Guide [https://vernettawood.com/shop/ols/products/authority-challenge-move-from-knowing-jesus-as-savior-to-living-under-his-authority-] I would love to hear how this podcast is making an impact on your spiritual life! Share your testimony. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/fan_mail/new] Follow on social media: Facebook: Sacred Heart Ministry [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678150826&mibextid=JRoKGi] Instagram: @sacredheartmin [https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartmin?igsh=cmlxdW1jeDBqZnNo&utm_source=qr] Youtube: @sacredheartministry [https://youtube.com/@sacredheartministry?si=Va5EXL6myeaCey3p]

Kingdom Defined: Understanding Heaven's Rule

What did Jesus mean when He declared, “The time has come. The Kingdom of God has come near”? In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study Podcast, we explore the powerful opening message of Jesus’ ministry found in Mark 1:15. In just one verse, Jesus presents a four-part framework for Kingdom living that still applies to our lives today. Together we unpack: *  God’s perfect timing versus our human timing  *  The reality that the Kingdom of God is present and active  *  Why repentance is more than behavior change—it is a transfer of authority  *  What it truly means to believe the good news of the gospel  Through scripture, historical context, and practical application, you’ll discover that the Kingdom of God is not simply a concept to study—it is a reign to live under. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your life with God’s authority and purpose, this episode will help you see the Kingdom in a whole new way. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s digest this together. Scriptures mentioned for personal reading: Daniel 2:40-45, Daniel 7 Podcast Episodes mentioned for additional study:  1. Spiritual Armor Needed for Battle [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/episodes/16079571] 2. The "Good" in Good Friday [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/episodes/17001582] To contact Vernetta: sacredheartministry@aol.com I would love to hear how this podcast is making an impact on your spiritual life! Share your testimony. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/fan_mail/new] Follow on social media: Facebook: Sacred Heart Ministry [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678150826&mibextid=JRoKGi] Instagram: @sacredheartmin [https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartmin?igsh=cmlxdW1jeDBqZnNo&utm_source=qr] Youtube: @sacredheartministry [https://youtube.com/@sacredheartministry?si=Va5EXL6myeaCey3p]

Season 4 Trailer

Season 4: Kingdom Living Season four of Digest This! Bible Study Podcast marks a powerful return centered on one transformative theme: Kingdom Living. This season explores what it truly means to live under God’s authority in everyday life — not as a distant hope, but as a present reality. Rooted in Gospel of Matthew 4:17, where Jesus declares, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near,” this study examines the heart of His message. Jesus didn’t introduce a new religion — He announced a Kingdom. A Kingdom that calls for change, alignment, and intentional living. Throughout the season, we will unpack what the Kingdom of God is, what it is not, and how repentance shifts our perspective and posture. Each episode invites listeners to move beyond theory and embrace a lifestyle shaped by heaven’s rule in real-world situations. Whether you’ve been part of the journey or are just tuning in, this season challenges you to lean in, reflect deeply, and respond personally. The Kingdom is not just a future promise — it is a present invitation. To listen to previous seasons: Digest This! Bible Study [https://digestthisbiblestudy.buzzsprout.com] I would love to hear how this podcast is making an impact on your spiritual life! Share your testimony. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/fan_mail/new] Follow on social media: Facebook: Sacred Heart Ministry [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678150826&mibextid=JRoKGi] Instagram: @sacredheartmin [https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartmin?igsh=cmlxdW1jeDBqZnNo&utm_source=qr] Youtube: @sacredheartministry [https://youtube.com/@sacredheartministry?si=Va5EXL6myeaCey3p]

God's Provision: Trust Fall

In this week’s Moments with God: Soul Nourishment study, Vernetta invites you to lean into faith like never before. Using Exodus 16:4 as the foundation, we explore how God’s provision isn’t just about meeting needs—it’s about testing trust. Just like manna in the wilderness, God provides enough for today to teach dependence, strengthen faith, and reveal His perfect timing.  Join us as we reflect on what it truly means to surrender, to step into obedience even when we can’t see the full picture, and to trust that His timing is always on time.  Download the Study Guide [https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/4eec34a3-b60e-4af4-accf-9687df93e307/downloads/ce4a145e-e0ec-41a1-9206-e0b7999d98fc/God_s%20Provision%20Trust%20Fall.pdf?ver=1762744395272] Get my new Faith Building Workbook: Where is God? Locked in Like Esther [https://vernettawood.com/shop/ols/products/faith-building-where-is-god--locked-in-like-esther] To read the latest blog post: How to Respond to Problems [https://vernettawood.com/blog/f/how-to-respond-to-problems-lessons-from-king-jehoshaphat] To contact Vernetta: sacredheartministry@aol.com I would love to hear how this podcast is making an impact on your spiritual life! Share your testimony. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/fan_mail/new] Follow on social media: Facebook: Sacred Heart Ministry [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678150826&mibextid=JRoKGi] Instagram: @sacredheartmin [https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartmin?igsh=cmlxdW1jeDBqZnNo&utm_source=qr] Youtube: @sacredheartministry [https://youtube.com/@sacredheartministry?si=Va5EXL6myeaCey3p]

Selah Moment Sacred Pause

In this reflective Selah Moment, we pause to look back on the journey through our last three episodes: “Waiting Well: Preparing for the Promise” (Acts 1–2), “When Distraction Fights Devotion, Decision Wins” (Luke 10:38–42), and “How to Respond to Problems” (2 Chronicles 20). Host Vernetta guides listeners through a moment of stillness and spiritual reflection — connecting the lessons of waiting, devotion, and faith-filled response. Discover how waiting becomes worship, how devotion defeats distraction, and how worship invites victory even in the midst of life’s challenges. Take a pause — a Selah — to ask yourself: * Am I waiting with worship or worry? * Am I distracted or devoted? * Am I reacting or responding in faith? This short but powerful episode invites you to rest in God’s presence, reset your focus, and remember that your posture before God determines your perspective in life.  Listen now and let this Selah Moment renew your heart, strengthen your spirit, and remind you that sometimes the most powerful move you can make is simply to be still and know He is God. Link to the Episodes: Listen Here [https://vernettawood.com/weekly-soul-nourishment] I would love to hear how this podcast is making an impact on your spiritual life! Share your testimony. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392098/fan_mail/new] Follow on social media: Facebook: Sacred Heart Ministry [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678150826&mibextid=JRoKGi] Instagram: @sacredheartmin [https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartmin?igsh=cmlxdW1jeDBqZnNo&utm_source=qr] Youtube: @sacredheartministry [https://youtube.com/@sacredheartministry?si=Va5EXL6myeaCey3p]