CWD Episode 91: Do I Quote the Bible in Past or Present Tense?

CWD Episode 91: Do I Quote the Bible in Past or Present Tense?

You are teaching a Bible class or quoting scripture to a friend and you say "Jesus said in Matthew 5..." Wait, should you have said, "Jesus says?" Were you implying the words of Jesus are only historical sayings? How does any of that relate to the passage in Hebrews 4:12? It's always fun to see how a simple thought or question really can enhance our appreciation of God and his Word when we look into it a bit deeper. Scripture References: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:24-25, Deuteronomy 31:24-26, Isaiah 55:10-11, Jeremiah 31:31-40, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 3:7, Revelation 1:16-18, Revelation 19:11-16

CWD Episode 90: Does Satan Answer Prayer?

Have you ever prayed for God's guidance in a situation and followed through, only to find that the outcome is much worse than what you expected? Was that Satan stealing the prayer or pushing you toward the wrong choice? This was a great question that led to more discussion on free will, God's plan, and how the spirit is at work within the individual. Please, follow along with Dan and Jed and reach out with any further questions or comments you have. Scripture References: James 1:5-7, 2 Chronicles 17, 2 Chronicles 18, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 3:5, James 1:19-22, James 2:8, James 4:13-17, Romans 8:12-14, Galatians 5:16:26, Genesis 50:1-2

CWD Episode 89: Did God Forgive Sins in the Old Testament?

You may have heard a lesson on how sins of the old covenant were "rolled forward" until the death of Christ. Is that what the Bible actually says? Where did that concept come from? More importantly, what does this question point us to about the nature of God? Let's dive into this question to explore what it means to have a just and forgiving God. Scripture References: Numbers 14:19, Mark 2:5, Leviticus 4:20, Psalm 32:1-5, Romans 3:23-26, Hebrews 9:15, Galatians 4:4-7, Ephesians 3:1-6, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 2:9

CWD Episode 88: How Will Our Worship Change Post-Pandemic?

Most of us were several weeks into the changes to our normal worship gatherings. And we considered how people were feeling, what changes had been made. But we knew congregations must consider what things would look like post-pandemic. Dan and Jed had that discussion together and remain hopeful in the growth of the Lord's Church. Originally Uploaded: April 16, 2020 Scripture References: James 2:1, 1 Corinthains 11:17-18, Romans 16:5, Romans 16:14-15, Acts 19:8-10, Acts 5:42

CWD Episode 87: Does Online Worship Lessen the Assembly?

In a time of social distancing, many were worried about the concept of "forsaking the assembly." Dan would like us to closer examine Hebrews 10:24-25 and continue to look in the New Testament for the purpose of worship. Maybe we can find a deeper spiritual connection to the Sunday assembly during a time when we are being called to be physically separated. Originally Uploaded on April 9, 2020. Scripture References: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 3:12-13, 1 Corinthians 14