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  • The Attributes of God: Immutability
    2026/10/11

    What does it mean that God is immutable? In this episode, we explore the biblical truth that God never changes in His character, purposes, or promises. Through Scripture and insights from A.W. Tozer and other trusted Christian resources, we reflect on God's unchanging nature and the comfort, hope, and assurance it provides in an ever-changing world. Discover why believers can rest confidently in the faithfulness of the God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

    Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode

    Scripture Verses:

    Malachi 3:6 (NLT). Psalm 102:25-27 (AMP). Psalm 55:19 (NIV). James 1:17 (AMP). Hebrews 13:8 (AMP). Numbers 23:19 (BSB). 2 Timothy 2:13 (AMP).

    Other Resources:

    Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.

    Clayton Taylor, “What is the immutability of God?”

    Nicole Sands, “What are the implications of God being infinite, unlimited, and unmeasurable?”

    Topical Bible: The Immutability of God

    As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Reflection Questions

    1. How does knowing that God never changes affect the way you respond to uncertainty, disappointment, or unanswered prayers?

    2. Which aspect of God's unchanging nature brings you the most comfort right now: His character, His promises, His purposes, or His love? Why?

    3. If you truly believed that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, what might change about the way you live, pray, or trust Him?

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    16 分
  • The Attributes of God: Infinitude
    2026/09/27

    In this episode, through Scripture and the writings of A. W. Tozer, we explore God's infinitude, one of His most awe-inspiring attributes. What does it mean for God to be without limits, and why should this truth inspire humility, confidence, and worship? Through biblical reflection, timeless insights from Tozer, and a closing prayer, this episode invites us into a deeper and more intimate knowledge of the God who reveals Himself to us and calls us into relationship with Him.

    Resources References in Today’s Episode
    Scripture Verses:
    Romans 1:19-20 (ESV). Psalm 19:1 (NKJV). Psalm 50:6 (AMP). Ecclesiastes 3:11 (AMP). Romans 2:14-15 (NLT). Luke 24:27, 44–45 (ESV). John 5:39 (ESV). Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV). Genesis 16:13 (ESV). Judges 6:24 (AMP). John 1:1-2, 14 (NKJV). Colossians1:15-20 (NKJV). Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV). Colossians 1:17 (AMP). Psalm 147:5 (AMP). Ephesians 1:17 (AMP).

    Other Resources:

    How does God reveal Himself to us? | GotQuestions.org

    Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.

    Nicole Sands, “What are the implications of God being infinite, unlimited, and unmeasurable?”

    As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Reflection Questions:

    1. How does understanding God's infinitude challenge the way you think about your own limitations, struggles, and uncertainties?
    2. How has God revealed Himself to you recently?
    3. Why do you think the truth that God is without limits should inspire humility, confidence, and worship in the life of a believer?
    4. What practical steps can you take to grow in the accurate knowledge of God and become more spiritually sensitive to His presence?

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    23 分
  • HELP: Hezekiah's Prayer and the God Who Hears, Sees, and Answers
    2026/09/13

    In this final episode of the Help Series, we examine king Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19 and the lessons it offers when we face fear, uncertainty, opposition, and circumstances beyond our control.

    After receiving a threatening message from the Assyrian kingSennacherib, Hezekiah brought his concerns directly to God. His example teaches us to bring our burdens to the Lord, begin with worship, face reality honestly, and ask specifically for God's help.

    We will explore four practical lessons from Hezekiah's prayer,God's powerful response, and what His faithfulness teaches us about trusting Him in difficult seasons.

    Recorded during a season of personal grief following theunexpected death of my eldest sister, Elma, this episode is a reminder that whatever is weighing on our hearts, we do not have to carry it alone.

    Scripture References: 2 Kings 18:13-37 (NIV). 2 Kings19 (NIV).

    Resource: As One Being Taught Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Reflection Questions:

    I invite you to spend a few minutes praying through these questions:

    • What "Assyria" am I facing right now?

    • Where am I relying on my own strength instead of God's?

    • What worry do I need to surrender to Him?

    • How has God been faithful to me in the past?

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    21 分
  • Obstacles to Asking God for Help and Practices to Overcome These Obstacles
    2026/08/23

    In today’s episode, we take a deeper dive into a topic introduced in Episode 2: the factors that can hinder us from asking God for help. We will review the obstacles of pride and self-reliance, doubt about God's character, unconfessed sin and shame, and misunderstanding God's help. We will also reflect on practices that can help us to overcome these obstacles. This episode reveals the attitudes, fears, and false beliefs that hinder our ability to trust God and ask for His help, and reminds us that God is not reluctant to help His children.

    Scripture References:

    Acts 17:28 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV). John 15:5 (NIV). Isaiah 40:29 (NIV). Proverbs 3:5 (NIV). Psalm 9:10 (NIV). Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV). Isaiah 26:4 (NIV). Romans 8:32 (PHILLIPS). Hebrews 4:16 (NIV). 1 John 1:9 (NKJV). Isaiah 55:8 (NKJV). Philippians 4:19 (NKJV). Galatians 6:2 (NIV). Psalm 46:1 (NIV). 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV). 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV). John 15:5 (NIV). Hebrews 4:16 (NIV). Psalm 145:18 (NIV). Proverbs 3:5 (NIV). Psalm 34:18 (NIV).

    Resources:

    As One Being Taught Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    A. W. Tozer, The Attributes of God

    Bible Hub’s study of God’s faithfulness

    Reflection Questions:

    1. When you face a challenge, what is your first instinct—to depend on yourself, other people, or God? Why?

    2. Are there areas of your life where you find it difficult to trust God? What may be contributing to that struggle?

    3. Which promise or Scripture about God's help brings you the greatest comfort? Why?

    4. How does remembering God's past faithfulness increase your confidence to seek His help today?

    5. How might your prayer life and your response to challenges change if you truly believed God delights in helping His children?

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    31 分
  • HELP: God is the Source of Our Help
    2026/08/09

    In this episode, we explore the powerful biblical truth that God is the Source of our Help. Through key Scriptures and inspiring examples from the lives of Hagar, Joshua, David, and ultimately our Savior, Jesus Christ, we reflect on God’s faithful provision, protection, strength, and grace. Whether you are facing uncertainty, weakness, or unanswered prayers, this episode will encourage you to trust in God’s unfailing care, remember His faithfulness, and draw near to the One who is always present and always ready to help.

    Scripture References (Unless otherwise indicated, all Scriptures cited are from The Holy Bible, New International Version):

    Psalm 46:1. Psalm 121:2. Psalm 54:4. Isaiah 41:10. Hebrews 4:16 (ESV). 2 Corinthians 12:9. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV). Romans 8:26. Hebrews 13:5. Hebrews 13:6. Romans 8:31-34 (PHILLIPS). Romans 15:4. Genesis 16:1-4. Genesis 21:8-20 (NKJV). Genesis 21:20-21. Genesis 25:8-9. Joshua 10:12-14. I Samuel 17:34–36. 1 Samuel 17:37. 1 Samuel 19–20. 1 Chronicles 18; 20:1-3. 1 Samuel 27:8-9. Psalm 63:7-8 (AMP). Acts 17:28 (AMP). John 21:25 (KJV). John 1:29. Isaiah. 53:6. Hebrews 9:26. Hebrews 2:17. 1 John 4:10. Romans 5:10–11. Romans 3:24. 1 Peter 1:18-19. Colossians 2:15. Romans 8:31-34 (PHILLIPS).

    Resources:

    As One Being Taught Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Matt Perman, “6 Things Christ Accomplished by His Death.”

    Reflection Questions:

    1. Which of the ten verses about God’s help resonates most deeply with your current season of life? Why?
    2. How does knowing that God is “ever-present” (Psalm 46:1) affect the way you face challenges and uncertainty?
    3. What can David’s repeated experiences of God’s help teach us about developing trust in God over time?
    4. Why do you think our greatest need is not merely for God’s gifts but for God Himself?
    5. How does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection demonstrate the depth of God’s commitment to helping humanity?
    6. Looking back over your life, where can you clearly see the evidence of God’s help, faithfulness, and sustaining grace—and how does remembering those moments increase your hope for the future?

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    22 分
  • HELP: Who Needs It and Why?
    2026/07/26

    In this episode, we explore why asking for help can feel so difficult, and we name a deeper truth: the need for help is a universal human experience, because only God is self‑existing and our human resources are inherently limited. From there, we look closely at the quiet, often unseen struggles of those who carry heavy burdens but hesitate to reach out, and we consider how compassion, presence, and practical care can open safe pathways toward support. This episode invites listeners to recognize the people around them—and within themselves—who need help but feel unable to ask, and to imagine what it looks like to respond with gentleness, wisdom, and grace.

    Scripture References

    Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NIV). Galatians 6:2 (NIV). Psalm 46:1 (NIV). Matthew 11:28 NLT. Hebrews 4:16 KJ21.

    Resources

    As One Being Taught Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 Prayers for Help: Strength, Peace, and Guidance

    Reflection Questions

    • Where in your life do you feel God inviting you to receive help instead of carrying everything alone?
    • What emotions rise up in you when you think about asking for help — fear, shame, relief, resistance?
    • What barrier keeps you from reaching out when you need support?
    • Who might God be nudging you to check in on this week? What is one small, practical way you can show up for that person this week?
    • What did God highlight for you during this episode?


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    21 分
  • Help: There is a Problem
    2026/07/12

    In this opening episode of the new 5-part series, we explore the first step in seeking God’s help: acknowledging the problem and naming it honestly. Through the stories of the widow of Zarephath, Philip and Andrew, the man at Bethesda, Elijah, and the pilgrims approaching Jerusalem, we discover how honesty becomes the doorway to divine intervention. This episode invites you to lift your eyes to the hills in your own life and begin the journey of receiving the help that comes from the Lord.

    Scripture References (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture References are from the NKJV):

    Psalm 46:1 (ESV). Psalm 54:4 (NIV). Psalm 33:20-22 (ESV). Psalm 124:8. 1 Kings 17:8-12. Psalm 27:12. Psalm 57:4. Psalm 51:4. John 6:4-9. John 5:1-8. 1 Kings 19:1-10. Psalm 121:1 (AMP).

    Resource Mentioned: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reflection Questions:

    What problem in your life needs to be named honestly before God right now? Consider where you may have minimized, ignored, or carried something alone for too long.

    Where do you feel inadequate, overwhelmed, or unable to meet a need with your own strength? Reflect on how God might be inviting you to acknowledge your limits so He can reveal His help.

    Who in Scripture do you most identify with at this moment—the widow, Philip and Andrew, the man at Bethesda, Elijah, or the pilgrim—and why? Let their honesty guide your own.

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    22 分
  • The Holy Gift of Play
    2026/06/28

    In this episode we return to the simple, sacred practice of play. Through childhood memories, Scripture, and gentle reflection, we explore how play loosens what life has tightened, awakens creativity, strengthens connection, and restores the soul.

    Jesus’ invitation to “become like little children” opens a pathway back to wonder, trust, and delight — not as childishness, but as childlikeness. Play becomes a spiritualpractice, a doorway into healing, and a reminder that God created us not only for work, but for joy.

    RESOURCES REFERENCED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

    Scripture References:
    John 10:10 (AMP). Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV). Psalm 139:14 (NIV). Mark 2:27 (NIV). Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV).

    Other Resources:

    As One BeingTaught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Josh Spurlock, Unlocking Joy and Well-Being: EmbracingPlay in the Modern Christian Life.

    REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

    • What childhood memories of play still bring you joy?
    • Where has adulthood tightened your spirit?
    • What form of play feels life‑giving to you today?
    • How might practicing play help you experience Jesus’ invitation to become like little children?
    • What small act of play could you choose this week as a spiritual practice?

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    19 分