Luk 3:21 Now it came about when all the people were baptized, that Jesus also was baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened ...

Music is presented for your personal devotions and preparation for prayer time.

Music is presented for your personal devotions and preparation for prayer time.

The discussion centers on the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection. The speaker reflects on Jesus' infancy, emphasizing His humanity and the love of His parents, Mary and Joseph. The conversation transitions to Jesus' mission, His perfect life, and His suffering on the cross, described as the most severe form of Roman crucifixion. The speaker highlights Jesus' prophecy of His betrayal, death, and resurrection, and the profound grief He experienced in Gethsemane. The discussion also touches on the physical evidence of Jesus' crucifixion, including the Sudarium and the Shroud of Turin, and concludes with references to Isaiah's prophecies about the suffering servant.

Music is presented for your personal devotions and preparation for prayer time.

The speaker discusses the concept of being a "Bible Christian," emphasizing the importance of authentic faith over mere affiliation. Using the analogy of golfers regaining confidence, he highlights the need for believers to revert to the New Covenant, as outlined in Jeremiah 31, where God's law is written on hearts, not stone. He recounts personal experiences and scriptures, including Deuteronomy 5 and Romans 8, to illustrate the transformation required. The speaker stresses that true faith involves surrendering one's life to Christ, allowing Him to occupy the throne in one's spirit, and living according to His will.

Music is presented for your personal devotions and preparation for prayer time.

The speaker reflects on his mother's question, "What lack we yet?" drawing from a biblical story in Acts 19. Apollos, a knowledgeable Jew, lacked understanding of the Holy Spirit, which Aquila and Priscilla explained to him. Paul later found disciples in Ephesus who knew only John's baptism of repentance, not the Holy Spirit. Paul questioned them, revealing their lack. After Paul laid hands on them, they received the Holy Spirit, enabling them to speak in tongues and prophesy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in Christian life, suggesting many modern assemblies lack this vital experience, leading to carnal Christian lives and potential negative impacts on church leaders.