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Paradise has changed. Jesus went to Paradise, but he returned after three days in "the heart of the earth" and was raised from the dead.
When Mary Magdalene saw him resurrected and excitedly approached him, he said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” (John 20:17 NIV)
He took his resurrected body back to Heaven. He's now our "great high priest" who prays for us and serves as the atonement for our sins right now in Heaven (Hebrews 4:14; 7:25; & 8:1-2).
What's happening in Heaven? Amazing things! Listen and get a clearer view of Heaven's involvement in the earth's destiny.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
HEAVEN: With Christ-3 "Your First Day In Heaven"
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Ever wonder what Heaven is like? And what that first day will be like for the believer? Jesus knows. He said, "For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me." (John 6:38 NIV)
He said all who have died are still alive (See Luke 16:19-31). He said Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are still alive (Matthew 22:31-32). Plus, we know Moses and Elijah are still alive, since they met with Jesus on the mountain of transfiguration (Matthew 17:3)
When believers die in the Lord, they go to a place called "Paradise". That's why the word says, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. 'Yes,' says the Spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” (Revelation 14:13 NIV)
Listen and learn more about this amazing "Paradise" ahead.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
HEAVEN: With Christ -2 "Rewards In Heaven?"
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
The Word speaks often about 'rewards' in Heaven. Even though we're saved by grace, our discipleship on this earth should produce results for the Master so that we receive rewards in Heaven.
The idea of rewards is woven into the most basic understanding of faith: "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6 NIV)
And it appears often in Jesus' teachings. When persecuted, we should “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven." (Luke 6:23 NIV)
Yes, we're saved by grace, but our discipleship matters. As Bonhoeffer put it, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your life."
Listen and learn more about rewards in Heaven.
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
HEAVEN: With Christ -"Your Next Life"
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Believers on Christ will live in Heaven longer that they've lived anywhere else. That alone should excite us about our future in Heaven.
The apostle Paul was once "caught up into the third Heaven" and heard things he couldn't speak about.
He later told the Philippian church, "I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. (Philippians 1:23 NIV)
All true believers face this. We want to finish our race here on earth, but the prospect of being with Jesus fascinates us and draws us Heaven ward.
Listen and find out more...
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
The Faith of Jesus -13 "Keys to The Jesus Kind of Faith"
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Jesus walked by faith, and he applied the same principles that any of us can use to experience a great faith.
He said, "By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me." (John 5:30 NIV)
All through the Gospel of John, Jesus continued to state his utter reliance on his Father for everything thing needed in his ministry. His faith partnered with a humility that still touches us (Matthew 11:28-30).
This humility and obedience to the Father was a major key to his faith. And it will be for our faith, also.
Learn more about how humility is linked to exceptional faith.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
The Faith of Jesus -12 "Prayer Miracles of Jesus"
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Jesus walked by faith; therefore, he had an amazing prayer life. Prayer and faith travel together. Where you see faith, you'll also see a serious prayer life. And a serious prayer life will also build up one's faith.
As you listen to this episode, note these amazing miracles of Christ that followed an extensive time of prayer in his life. The power to walk on water and the power to raise the dead happened as a result of Jesus' extensive praying.
That's why "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16).
Monday Jun 10, 2024
The Faith Of Jesus -11 "Prayer Walks By Faith"
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
As Jesus walked by faith, prayer was a central focus of his life. He prayed faithfully, sometimes all night long and often in lonely places.
He prayed all night before he chose the Twelve Apostles. He went up and mountain to pray and was clothed in heavenly glory, meeting with Moses and Elijah in a discussion about his coming trials.
Even though he was often busy ministering to large crowds, nothing deterred him from spending quality time talking to his Father in Heaven. He never stopped praying, even on the cross.
Listen and learn how to grow into Christ's image as a powerful disciple who prays often.
Monday Jun 03, 2024
The Faith Of Jesus -10 "As He Was Praying"
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Jesus isn't just the Son of God; he walked this earth as the 'Son of Man'. Therefore, as a man, he had to walk by faith. He pleased the Father in all things, so he lived by faith (Hebrews 11:6, Mark 1:11).
But how did he maintain that amazing faith despite all his trials and persecutions, and even the cross itself?
Listen and learn about one of the most powerful ways Jesus maintained his faith.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
The Faith Of Jesus -9 "Looking For Faith"-3
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Though he's the Son of God, Jesus still lived life on this planet with a dynamic faith. He didn't operate by 'magic' or wave a magic wand to accomplish his mission. He did it the same way we must do it. By faith he always stayed in contact with his Father in Heaven, and the power came.
In this episode, we hear three powerful incidents from Jesus' life, which show him looking for faith on the earth. Sometimes he found faith in the most unusual places, and sometimes he found nothing but doubt among his own disciples.
"However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8 NIV)
Tuesday May 21, 2024
The Faith Of Jesus -8 "Looking For Faith"-2
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
The Faith of Jesus led him through his trials, crucifixion, and resurrection, keeping him on track as he accomplished his mission on earth.
He pleased his Father in all things, which took faith (Hebrews 11:6; Mark 1:11). His life of faith led him to seek out the faith in other people.
"However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth." (Luke 18:8) When he returns, he wants to see a faith-filled earth because faith is our victory.
Listen and learn about people who found their victory by faith.