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When fear grips the heart and the future feels uncertain, where do we turn?

In John 11:7–10, Jesus looks into the face of danger and walks toward it — not recklessly, but obediently, fully trusting the Father’s will. In this week’s episode, Running Out of Tomorrows, we slow down through this powerful moment in the Gospel of John to see how Christ’s courage shines light on our own fear and faith.

When Jesus says, “Let us go to Judea again,” He’s walking straight back into the place where they tried to kill Him. The disciples see danger. Jesus sees divine purpose. And in this sacred tension, we discover what it really means to walk in the day — to trust the Father’s sovereign timing when the night feels near.

Through John 11:7–10, we’ll uncover:

• Why Christ’s delay was not neglect, but love.
• How faith overcomes fear when the path ahead feels dark.
• The comfort of knowing that nothing unfolds apart from the Father’s hand.
• The peace that comes from walking in the light of God’s will.

Rooted in Scripture, guided by the 1689 London Baptist Confession, and nourished by the hope of the Gospel — this episode calls us back to steady confidence in Christ’s sovereign care.

Even when it feels like you’re running out of tomorrows, God is still writing the story.

This week, we will be reading the following Scripture:

• John 11:4
• John 11:7-10
• John 10:39
• John 8:29
• Hebrews 13:5-6
• John 10:28-30
• Matthew 10:28
• 1 Peter 1:3-7
• Matthew 10:29–31
• Romans 12:2
• Acts 2:23
• Ephesians 4:1-3
• Philippians 1:6
• Jude 1:24-25
• Mark 8:35-36
• Hebrews 11:25
• Lamentations 3:21-23
• Romans 5:20
• 1 John 1:9
• 1 John 2:1
• Psalm 119:105
• 2 Corinthians 6:14
• Psalm 119:9-11
• Psalm 56:3-4
• Psalm 39:4-5

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The cliché says, “Good things come to those who wait.” The Bible presents us with a profound, divine truth: Christ’s waiting is an act of His everlasting love.

When Jesus heard his dear friend Lazarus was critically ill, he didn't rush to save him. He intentionally stayed two days longer. Was this indifference? Absolutely not. The popular saying subtly shifts our hope to a transactional system where we believe we are "owed" something. Scripture offers something infinitely better.

In this in-depth exploration of John 11:5–6, Pastor Clayton reveals that Christ’s delay was an act of profound, sovereign commitment. We examine the original Greek word for love (agapeˉ) to settle a foundational assurance:

• God’s Love is Unchanging: His commitment to you is a decree of His will, not a discovery of merit in the creature (Titus 3:4–7).
• The Delay is by Design: Jesus's purposeful waiting was not a failure of affection, but the sovereign choreography required to stage a greater display of God's glory and strengthen your faith.
• The Furnace of Faith: Christ’s love is not proven by how quickly He delivers us, but by how perfectly He conforms us to His glory (1 Peter 1:6–7). The trials of waiting are the furnace where faith is purified.
• The Ultimate Renewal: The "good thing" that comes is not a quick fix; it is Christ who comes to make all things new and wipe away every tear (Revelation 21:3–7).

His silence is not His absence. It is His promise on the way. Stop trying to fix everything yourself, and rest in the peace that comes from knowing the One you wait for is faithful to renew your strength (Isaiah 40:31).

Referenced Scripture (For the listener's benefit):

This week's message unpacks the deep truths found in the following Scriptures:

• John 11:4
• John 11: 5, 6
• 1 John 4: 8
• Deuteronomy 7: 7,8
• Titus 3: 4-7
• Romans 5: 6-8
• John 13: 1
• Jeremiah 31: 3
• John 11: 14, 15
• 1 Corithians 2:9
• Isaiah 30: 18
• Romans 5: 3-5
• 1 Peter 1: 6, 7
• Revelation 21; 3-7
• Isaiah 40: 31
• Romans 8: 32
• Matthew 7: 24-27

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What do you do when God feels silent, when His timing seems late, and suffering feels like it’s winning?

In John 11:1–4, Jesus delays when His beloved friend Lazarus is sick—and it looks like He has failed. But the Lord shows us that His delays are never careless. They are purposeful, loving, and aimed at something greater: the glory of God and the strengthening of our faith.

In this episode, we’ll walk through the opening verses of John 11, seeing how Christ’s love holds us even in the waiting. You’ll discover why His timing is perfect, why your trials are not wasted, and how every apparent delay is woven into God’s eternal story of resurrection and hope.

If you’ve ever wondered if Jesus is too late for you, this passage is for you.

This week, we will be reading the following Scripture:

• John 11: 1-4
• Romans 8: 28
• Romans 8: 31-39
• Psalm 34: 17-22
• John 11: 25
• Isaiah 49: 13
• Isaiah 49: 14
• Isaiah 49: 15
• 1 Peter 5: 6, 7
• 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18
• John 6: 37

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Recently, a specific theory circulated online claiming that the Rapture and Christ's return would occur on September 23rd. While the date has now passed, the impulse to try and predict the day remains a persistent struggle for the church.

In this eighth episode of Hard Truths, we cut through the frenzy of date-setting, astronomical signs, and conspiracy theories—including the comical claims about the UN and Donald Trump—to root us firmly in the unchanging Word of God.

We wrestle with the profound, yet unsettling, hard truth from Mark 13:32-37: "But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

Drawing on a rich history of failed predictions—from the Montanists and William Miller to modern blood moon teachings—it's clear from Scripture that setting a date is not merely foolish, but a direct act of disobedience to our Lord. This message is not meant to frighten, but to lovingly rebuke the mindset of control and the temptation to treat Christ’s patience as an excuse for sin.

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In a world addicted to noise, spectacle, and endless headlines, Jesus shows us a different kind of victory.

In John 10:34-42, the confrontation with the Pharisees gives way to a surprising stillness—a quiet where true faith takes root and prevails. In this episode, The Quiet Triumph of Faith, we trace Christ’s steady sovereignty as He leaves the temple and gathers ordinary believers who trust Him without signs or crowds.

Whether you’re weary from the chaos of current events or searching for a faith that lasts, this passage calls you to rest in the Good Shepherd who needs no spectacle to save.

Here we find the unshakable assurance that His Word is unbreakable, His love unstoppable, and His victory already secure. Come hear the calm power of the gospel and the invitation to believe in the only Savior who gives peace that the world cannot steal.

This week, we will be reading the following Scripture:

• John 10: 34-42
• Psalm 82
• John 16: 33
• Matthew 24: 35
• John 20: 30, 31
• 1 John 5: 13-15
• John 14: 27
• Psalm 2: 1-4
• John 6: 37
• Romans 10: 17
• Romans 1: 16
• 1 John 4: 15

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In the wake of tragedy, how do Christians respond? In this episode, “After Charlie Kirk: Christ, Persecution, and Hope”, we turn to John 10:31–33 where Jesus Himself stood under the threat of stones, accused for declaring what was true: “I and the Father are one” in John 10:30.

As our nation reels from the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, we face hard questions about faith, suffering, and courage. What does it mean to confess Christ as God when the world rages against Him and His people? Where do we find hope when anger and grief press in?

Together we’ll see that:

• Christ’s claim to be God is not only undeniable but unshakable.
• Persecution is not new — the church has always walked this costly road.
• Yet in the darkness, Christ shines as the Light the world cannot extinguish.

This is not the end of the story. The cross, the resurrection, and the coming return of Christ assure us that the wicked will not win and the meek will inherit the earth. Whether in national tragedy or personal sorrow, our hope rests in the God who conquered the grave and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

If you know Christ, be strengthened. If you don’t, hear this call: come to Him today. For only in Christ do we find peace, courage, and everlasting hope.

We will be reading the following Scripture today (in order):

• John 10: 30
• John 10: 31-33
• John 5: 18
• John 7: 1
• Proverbs 18: 21
• John 3: 19, 20
• John 1: 5
• Isaiah 9: 2
• Acts 7: 54-60
• John 15: 18-20
• John 16: 33
• Matthew 5: 11, 12
• Romans 8: 31-39
• John 6: 38
• 1 Peter 4: 14
• Genesis 50: 20
• 1 Peter 4: 12, 13
• Acts 5: 29
• John 14: 1-4
• Psalm 37: 10-13

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This episode is dedicated to the passing of Charlie Kirk, who died for his faith and country. May the Lord bless and keep His family.

In John 10:30, Jesus declares, “I and the Father are one.” These words are not only a confession of Christ’s deity but a fountain of hope for weary saints. The God who rules the heavens has drawn near in His Son—our Shepherd, our Intercessor, our Redeemer. In this episode, we behold the beauty of Christ’s union with the Father and its breathtaking meaning for us: every sin fully atoned for, every prayer heard, every burden carried, every moment held in the unfailing hands of God.

This is not just a truth to affirm—it is a truth to treasure. Come and see the One who reveals the Father’s heart, who guards His flock, and who holds His people with an eternal love that cannot fail.

We will be reading from the following Scripture:

• John 3: 19
• Matthew 10: 28
• John 10: 29
• John 10: 30
• Deuteronomy 6: 4
• John 20: 31
• John 1: 1-3
• John 5: 19-24
• Isaiah 42: 8
• John 6: 16-21
• John 8: 58
• Mark 2: 5-12
• Colossians 1: 15-17
• Romans 8: 1
• Hebrews 7: 25, 26
• Romans 8: 34
• Hebrews 4: 14-16

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In John 10:22–29, Jesus gives His sheep a promise the world cannot shake: “My sheep hear my voice… I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” In this episode, we rest in the breathtaking truth that before the foundation of the world, the Father chose a people (that includes you!) and the Son now holds them secure.

This is not a call to strive by our own efforts but to rest in Christ. Not a burden of performance, but a gift of grace. Even when we stumble, even when our hearts are prone to wander, Christ never lets go. He holds His own fast.

Join me as we trace the Shepherd’s voice through this passage, and let your weary heart find assurance in the One who has chosen you and who will never release His grip.

This week, we will be reading the following Scripture, in order:

• John 10: 22-29
• Leviticus 26: 12
• Deuteronomy 31: 6-8
• Isaiah 49: 15-16
• 2 Corinthians 4: 4
• Ezekiel 36: 25-28
• Romans 1: 18-25
• Romans 8: 7-8
• Ephesians 2: 1-9
• John 15: 16-17
• Luke 15: 3-7
• Isaiah 43:1, 2
• Romans 8:1
• Hoses 14:4
• Romans 8: 31-39

We look forward to seeing you again next Friday!