The Gospel is not that "Jesus wants to know you." It's the announcement of the Kingdom of God, with Jesus as king, enthroned at his crucifixion. It's not wish fulfillment and it's not about how it makes you feel. Also, we do not build the kingdom. We may build for it, but the kingdom is God and God's alone to bring.
@jokoboyama632213 күн бұрын
W pod
@user-ws6uc3dg3k23 күн бұрын
The cultural gap is world wide. We don’t realise that those who wrote the Bible never knew that their words would be read thousands of years later by people in a very different world. Their culture was interwoven into their teaching, and we are arrogant to think that the messages are very simple. In order to grab the fullness of the God we serve is to take time to learn the culture of the time to get the gems
@desertdinghy983324 күн бұрын
What a delightful conversation! I very much love the Book of Job as well. In it, I can see God in such an intimate way. I see His mind, His thought processes and His great pride and intimate love for all the creatures He created. God's description of Leviathan is so detailed and His love for this fearsome and ugly creature (to my mind's eye) forces me to see beyond the horror of this thing, and understand how God knows him and his ways as he swims through the sea.To God, this sea monster is a plaything in comparison to His own glorious majesty as its creator. Then there is Behemoth, likely a brontosaurus with a whip of a tail and the ability to fill the space he inhabits with an awesome presence, makes me think that Job lived so long ago, he knew all about these creatures as well. And Job's faith in the God he loves comes through as he wrestles with the sorrows he is being put through. Then you have God talking about the majesty of His creation among the stars, He knows their tiniest movements and his description of the Pleiades reminds me of the first time I saw their awesome misty blue brilliance in a 2.5" diameter backyard telescope for the first time. Every time I read Job, it feels like God is showing me something of His beautiful personality. I eagerly await as my life enters its closing years at age 72, to finally walk with God in the garden. There is so much to talk about and a whole eternity to contemplate His glory in His presence. God bless you guys for publishing this video.
@tenad102 ай бұрын
👏👏👏great questions and guest
@esthersperspective3 ай бұрын
I first watched her on seedbed, cant wait to get the book
@janewood71293 ай бұрын
God bless you all, I loved this video, brought me to tears thank you ❤ I am discovering Jesus he is mending my heart and I trust in him ❤
@AbrahamAbera-kl9so3 ай бұрын
Brother Bekele, thank you and God bless you for sharing this wonderful testimony !!
@Cuvoastoh63213 ай бұрын
Love to listen to your lectures, Dr. Richter. Thank you. I have to say that in reading the comments very few people actually read their Bible and those who do either have strangely worded versions, or do nothing more than light reading yet see themselves as knowledgeable. The scriptures are rich and complex, and they correlate, reading and "re-reading" is a lifelong endeavor. So much bible illiteracy made apparent by the remarks left by viewers of this piece.
@davidbagby944 ай бұрын
Another great interview with my teacher, Dr. Cockerill. I highly recommend his book, "Christian Faith in the Old Testament." I have my OT students at Kentucky Mountain Bible College buy that book.
@davidbagby944 ай бұрын
Great interview! I was blessed to study under Dr. Cockerill at Wesley Biblical Seminary. Two of my favorite classes at WBS were his Inductive Bible Study in Mark and Biblical Basis for Christian Holiness.
@waynemccuen82134 ай бұрын
Something about Dr. Richters various teachings resonate deep within me and encourage me to deeper study. Thanks for highlighting her here for us!
@tapuit14 ай бұрын
I do not believe there was ever a real garden of Eden. This is a story, not history. Jesus never claimed to be God. He said that the father was greater than him.
@SEL655455 ай бұрын
What an amazing discussion. It reminds me a verse in 2 Tim. 2:8 "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descendant of David. This is my gospel."
@MrSven30005 ай бұрын
halleluja 👍. we need to really put an effort in this.
@sonamchristopher90833 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Love these stories
@andrewunthank35215 ай бұрын
Excellent podcast. Keep up the great work.
@TheMondayChristian5 ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
@jreaves116 ай бұрын
Sandy, the vision of God which I find most adequate if not completely accurate is a picture of God in the OT involve the picture of a parent sometimes angry but constantly searching--mush like a heavenly Hound of Heaven--but always loving and seeking the best for the conscious creatures of planet Earth. That's limited but it's where I am presently. Great job by you guys--especially you Sandy.
@Stupidityindex6 ай бұрын
How is it possibly ethical to suggest the equivalent of a notion we all travel with one foot in a stranger's fantasyland, using fictional vocabulary: prophecy, prayer, etc. ? The religious are dismissed on first blush, lacking reason, standards, & standing. No one looks for a prophet in the real-world & nothing fails like prayers in a children's hospital. So how can this nonsense be distributed ethically? An improved deity would obviously be so well understood, if She existed, theologians would be a thing of fiction. The religious lack any standing for a vacuum of quality-control. The Jews have a joke: God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel. As the crowds increased, Jesus said, This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah, who was sacrificed overboard & the raging sea grew calm. The sign of Jonah is the superstitious working their way to a majority & good people dying. The problem the religious offer is a world upside-down, with testimony over evidence. The same thing goes for UFO/UAP. Instead of disclosure, the state prevails with the subject too dear for you to know of; by default, the national security state can hide in private industry, and you can just pay your tribute to those who know better.
@roberttaylor26077 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the interview! Thank you
@lebenergy2478 ай бұрын
Wow! I had never heard Suzanne adoption story before
@glarris18 ай бұрын
Where is the link??
@davidoran1239 ай бұрын
Religion is a lifestyle choice, sexual orientation is not.
@qazyman9 ай бұрын
It's only been in the last 25 years that Christians in general have had access to this type of information. It's so very important to spread this level of depth to the simple believers like myself.
@RachelWeeping9 ай бұрын
The old testiment is the Bible. By comparison the NT is a joke. People dodge the OT, because God is harsh. News flash he still is. I believe the book of Numbers is an excellent portrayal of how God interacts with people.
@qazyman9 ай бұрын
I don't want this to be taken the wrong way, but I think it's important to point out that much of modern Christianity is an exercise in explaining why God will overlook our sin. From Adam to Christ, scriptures are a discussion of judgement. Maybe the resurrection, grace, the Word being written on our hearts, has changed things. Adam, and the Jewish people, both faced harsh judgement. I think Christians need a very strong argument on why we will be treated different, and I don't think we have one. I include myself in this as well.
@glarris18 ай бұрын
Neither Adam nor the Israelites face harsh judgment for breaking their respective Covenants. Heck, Caine doesn’t even face harsh judgement and he murdered his brother.
@qazyman8 ай бұрын
@@glarris1 - Being removed from God's presence. 70ad. Seems pretty harsh. If you ask Hosea, he would say it's harsh. If you ask the Messiah. I think it seemed pretty harsh to him. You look at Jerusalem today. Seems pretty harsh. If you ask me? It seems pretty harsh. Picking up your cross and dying to self isn't fun. Just MHO.
@SEL655455 ай бұрын
It seems like the "gospel" preached today by some (and gladly received) is that if we're in Christ, we're "off the hook" for our sin and don't need to take repentance seriously. I see nothing but harsh warnings throughout the OT and NT that without repentance, we most definitely should not be confident of our eternal salvation. By saying that I'm not saying Christians won't sin, nor am I suggesting anything outside the grace of God saves us, but if the disposition of one's heart is not toward faith AND obedience, I would question whether that person is converted or truly understands the gospel.@@qazyman
@qazyman5 ай бұрын
@@SEL65545 I think you make an excellent point.
@garysweeten519610 ай бұрын
She is a gift of God.
@willielee525310 ай бұрын
Clicking on Prof. Richter's site is a 💎 gem.
@Jonas-ui2nb Жыл бұрын
"PromoSM"
@alexanderseliunyn3424 Жыл бұрын
Hey 😅😂😜Ezra , you’re cutie 🥰😘
@LeslieLeylandFields Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you Jessie, David and Ezra for the gift of your time, experience and insights!
@yvettedurbangirlsa Жыл бұрын
I totally agree by telling your story can help others without you taking away from their story or tragedy
@TheMondayChristian Жыл бұрын
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@ezrabyer423 Жыл бұрын
Love this!
@freedomofpress5605 Жыл бұрын
What does your god say about spreading misinfo? What help have you offered the people in the Donbass region over the last 8 years while the Ukrainian nazis were murdering them? Wow, no mention or concern for those people. Does that mean you are a nazi supporter? Appears that way. Educate yourself instead of promoting the nazis.