In this episode of Mic Check, host Mike Hoskins tackles a common point of contention among believers and seekers: Should non-believers challenge or test God to make Himself known?

After a comment quoted Matthew 4:7 ("Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God") to attack an encouragement given to spiritual seekers, Mike breaks down the critical difference between taking scripture out of context versus understanding true biblical exegesis. By walking through Matthew 4, Deuteronomy 6, and Exodus 17, he explains the historical context of what took place at Massah and why crying out for hope as a non-believer is vastly different from mocking God after witnessing His miracles.

Mike also addresses how infighting and legalism can become stumbling blocks for those searching for hope, shares an update on his wife Melissa’s recovery, and celebrates the podcast's international reach into countries around the globe.

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Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Mike Check

00:30 – Addressing the Comment: Is Encouraging Hope "Testing" God?

02:00 – Why Religious Infighting Chases People Away

03:00 – Don't Use Verses to Beat People Up

05:15 – Focusing on Hope vs. Keyboard Warriors

07:30 – Responding to "Potato Crusher 9000" & Matthew 4:7

09:15 – Reading Matthew 4 in Context: The Temptation of Jesus

11:20 – Connecting to Deuteronomy 6: What Happened at Massah?

13:30 – Unpacking Exodus 17: Mocking God vs. Crying Out in Need

16:30 – Why Non-Believers Can Ask God to Make Himself Real

19:00 – The Stumbling Blocks We Put in Front of Others

22:00 – Encouraging Believers to Show Love and Grace

24:30 – God Isn't a Stalker, But He's Waiting for You

26:25 – Rebutting Proof-Texting with Contextual Exegesis

27:40 – Family Update: Melissa’s Knee Recovery

28:30 – How You Can Support the Channel & Algorithm Tips

32:25 – Global Reach Analytics: Spreading the Message Worldwide

34:40 – Final Encouragement & Challenge

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