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Understanding God's WordBible Seeds: Where Did Jesus Come From also Christmas song titled The Christmas Child by Carl VastaBible Seeds: At this Christmas Season, 2022, we must remember that God is perfect and He made you as perfect as you are going to be. The so-called scientist, who are pretty much sponsored by your taxes and your governments are trying to convince you they are making improvements on God's creation. That is You!God has already taken care of bringing you into perfection through His Son Jesus, His Holy Word! No amount of money could do this. No world congress of agreeable nations could bring forth a state of Heaven like the one that has already been created...2022-12-0416 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Watch Out For The WolvesBible Seeds: If we look at these four parables closely, we see that Jesus is trying to warn us, what to watch out for, in the church. Jesus' victory over death at the cross made Satan use another tactic to try to defeat Christians in the church. The old saying, "If you can't beat them, join them! Watch out for the 'weeds among the wheat' and the wolves in sheep's clothing.'2022-04-2420 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: You've Got A FriendBible Seeds: Over the 55 years I spent singing and playing keyboard in many clubs, restaurants and events, there are many songs that remain with me because they speak of the human emotions that evolve from time of trouble. One of these songs is You've Got A Friend. Whenever I performed this song, I could not help think of these lyrics as being sung to anybody but the Father, the Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.... my GOD.Abraham was considered by God to be more than a worshiper. He was considered by God to be a friend!2022-04-1016 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Best Resting PlaceBible Seeds: When my wife died, she was buried in a family plot but we had already moved about two hour away in another county. We went to the cemetery a few times but it was really hard when we wanted to remember mom. We had four boys 13, 11, 9 and 5 years old. A friend of Mary's had gold leafed a short bust; a statue of a woman holding a baby close to her chest. We put it on a cabinet in the living room and we remembered mom on special days by decorating the bust with flowers on her birthday and...2022-03-2721 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Last Days vs TodayBible Seeds: what I find so amazing about people's faith and scripture is that the people living with the early writings had more faith with less proof than the people living today. We have more evidence today, because of geological findings, that the cities, people and events that were written about in the bible and were considered doubtful, actually did exist! And a scripture from Jesus gives weight to this assumption when He asked in the book of Luke, Chapter 18, verse 8 . . . "when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the Earth?"2022-03-1313 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Bringing A Curse Upon YourselfBible Seeds: Let us not curse ourselves by taking the advice of Satan. For when we do that, we have abandoned our God and we are praying to wood and stone idols who only mock us in our stubbornness and our ignorance.2022-02-2716 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Life After DeathBible Seeds:: In our lives today, we live with an un-ending bombardment of stress. How much stress do you think could be taken away from our lives if we really didn't have to worry about DEATH? Satan doesn't want you to stop worrying about death! It's the constant pressure that dis-orients your pursuit of happiness in this life.2022-01-3019 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Why Start At Chapter FourBible Seeds: I remember when the first "Star Wars" movie came out. But that was Chapter Four! Alot of sequels came out after that but people always wondered how it started. They finally had to make movies of how it got to Chapter Four. It's not so different with the Bible. Why start at Chapter four? It makes more sense the first time when you start at the beginning.2022-01-1610 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: See It ComingBible Seeds: Do You See It Coming? The bad news is that regardless of the New Year, SIN is coming to full bloom and into the Tribulation. It will get worse before it gets better, according to the bible. The good news is that Jesus loves you and wants you to be raptured before the tribulation. He doesn't want to leave you here for God's punishment of those who won't turn away from their sins and turn back to God. It's a sad day when your Creator will not hear or act upon your cries for help. He will not...2022-01-0217 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Best Present You Can Give Your ChildrenBible Seeds: The best Christmas, Birthday, Hanukkah, or Easter present you can give your children is learning how to make the right decision during the early years. And you will have to show them by your actions that you believe those are the right decisions too.2021-12-0519 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Knowing Of God vs Knowing GodBible Seeds: Do you believe in God and believe in His Son Jesus and that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is one God.. In the book of James 2:19 he says, If you believe that, you do well; the demons also believe, and tremble. So what is the difference between the 'knowledge of God and 'knowing God'? Listen to an answer on this perspective.2021-10-2415 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: David Gives The Sheep A VoiceBible Seeds: From the 23rd Psalm, David who was a shepherd gives the sheep a voice and even though we are like sheep, God considers us His children, His sons and daughters who trusts Him and will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever!2021-10-1012 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Pray SpecificallyBible Seeds: When you pray and ask God to help you, be specific! As an example, what if your wife asks you to go to the store and get the favorite food she likes because it is easy for her to cook. And while you’re there, pick up her favorite dessert!The guys would probably say, “I don’t know what your favorite food is. You like so many different foods and I don’t know what is easy for you to cook! You have a favorite dessert? I thought you liked them all!”2021-08-1509 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Mark Of The BeastBible Seeds: The Mark Of The Beast - Is it mark on the right hand or forehead from the Antichrist, or are the governments of world are trying to program it's people to accept whatever they tell them. Today, what we have is an exercise to see if people will actually do what they are told: about elections, about science, about who really cares about your life, your children and your loved ones! And the only one who cares is your God, the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.2021-08-0115 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: How Sin Is Like LeprosyBible Seeds: Jesus knew that just because a person had Leprosy didn't mean that the cause of their Leprosy was because of their sin, but compared sin to the way leprosy works on the human body. Sin which progressively, or over time, rots it's victims and leads to their death!2021-07-2511 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Town RequesterBible Seeds: They called him the "Healer", but he preferred to be called "The Requester". He added that he could not heal anybody or anything, but all healing was done by God through His son Jesus and the Holy Spirit! Many people came to the "Requester" and many were healed but he found that not everyone could be healed and he remembered what Jesus had said to some that were being healed - "According to your faith let it be done to you" ( Matthew 9:29 )2021-07-1809 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Have You Ever Been AbandonedBible Seeds: Have you ever been abandoned by a person you thought was your friend? By your husband? By your wife? By your Father or your Mother? By your children? By members of your own family? If you live long enough, the chances are you will face that situation!2021-05-1612 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Throwing Pearls To SwineBible Seeds: Although my wife Mary wasn't here long enough to see the successful results of her gifts, she was like the lyric of an old song that went, "How few were her pleasures, she never cared for fashion's styles. Her jewels and her treasures, She found them in her baby's smiles".And to all the MOMS around the world: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You are God's gift to this Earth: Don't give what is Holy; that is what God gave you, "your children", to the dogs.2021-05-0909 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The False GodsBible Seeds" Today, we may not see many people in our society bowing before wood and stone idols but we see people praising the corrupt morals of the gods people worshiped in ancient times.2021-04-2519 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: How You Know You're SavedBible Seeds: To those who consider themselves saved by our Lord Jesus Christ, do you remember exactly when that happened? My salvation was encouraged by many experiences but the one that sticks to me the most sounds silly to anyone I have ever told it to!2021-04-1813 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: God vs Human GovernmentBible Seeds: After thousands of years of the Earth, humans have proved they cannot govern the people that they live with on this planet. It's not a problem of ethnicity or gender. It's something that exist in all human beings. The problem is SIN or falling short of being perfect.2021-04-1111 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Personal Joy Of EasterBible Seeds: When one of our loved ones dies today, do we say, "Why Lord"?If you had been here, my loved one wouldn't have died. She would have been cured of the cancer that took her life! Or He wouldn't have died in the auto accident from a drunk driver! Or They wouldn't have been the victims of a senseless shooting!And what might Jesus say if he answered your question today 'I have been here for you and your loved ones all of your lives! Where have you been?2021-04-0411 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Hate Has Two SidesBible Seeds: The words 'Hate Speech' have a different meaning when we look in the bible at what God is saying, "There are six things which the Lord hates. Yes seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, A lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers." Proverbs 6: verses 16-19.2021-03-2812 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Big MoveBible Seeds: On the day I finished moving into my son’s house, I was depressed because I had puzzled as much stuff in the garage as I could but there was still boxes and plastic tubs of stuff.I prayed to the Lord to help to know what to do and as I was sitting there in my depression, the Lord spoke to my mind and said, “Did you ever see a woman walking around town with a little dog or pet in her purse? You are the pet in the purse!”“What do you m...2021-03-2111 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Honest Songs Of The IrishBible Seeds: The are songs that were only known in Ireland and new songs that came out of Irish American writers. The was a commonality of all of them. They were some what like the bible: songs and stories of people with good judgement and people with bad judgement. The bible contains the same honesty. It tell of people with good judgement and people with bad judgement and it tells of good people who have days of bad judgement! This is also the story of how the song Danny Boy came to be and a added recording of my version...2021-03-1419 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: God Is LoveBible Seeds: We know and have been told in scripture that, those who have loved ones should also protect them from harm and danger, otherwise if the people who love us ignore the harm that comes to us, they are no better than those who bring the harm to us.2021-02-1412 minUnderstanding God's WordWhat Are Children's Responsibilities?One of the things my grandfather said to my Dad at that time was: “Isn’t it strange one man can provide for 15 children, but 15 children cannot provide for one man?”2021-02-0710 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Why God Allows The DevilBible Seeds: God is all knowing of His creation, their thoughts, and their direction. So He does not need the devil to know if a person's love is genuine, but . . . because a lot of the time people don't believe what he tells them, He uses the devil to prove his word is valid.2021-01-2411 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Fear Of GodBible Seeds: How can anyone fear an all-knowing, all loving God? Well, we shouldn't! What we should fear is the consequences of no God.2021-01-1711 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Conversations With GodBible Seeds: There was once was a great Emperor who confided to his friend that he discovered that "he was god!". His friend asked him how he came to know that he was god and the Emperor said, "I find that every time I pray to god, I end up talking to myself!" Now I don't know if that Emperor had a conscience, which is defined a a sense of right and wrong, or he had a super ego.2021-01-1008 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Being Prepared For The TribulationBible Seeds: As we start the New Year, we must think of the words Jesus told his apostles when they asked him about the signs of the end. His first words were, "Don't be deceived . . . or don't let anyone fool you!2021-01-0312 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: A Happy New YearBible Seeds: I will have a Happy New Year because those who love me support my hope in God and they see that my faith brings me a lasting peace. May your faith in God bring you a lasting peace in this new Year.2020-12-2708 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: It's ChristmasBible Seeds: In many different religions around the world we see ordinary people going to extreme actions. The outstretched arms reaching up and pleading to be held and accepted by their deity or God, like a newborn baby crying to be picked up and hugged by their parents!Meanwhile, our Father in heaven reaches down to us ordinary people, delivering a newborn baby named Jesus His Son, and asks us to believe what he will say to us.2020-12-2043 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: My Santa and My Christmas MusicBible Seeds: My Santa is very different than the Christmas Santa everyone sees, because He is here with me every day, not just once a year. And He has given me many blessings that I don’t deserve and withheld the punishment for the disobedience I have earned. here are a few songs from my “It’s Christmas” CD or Video that you can download free from my website carlvasta.com. Christmas Is For Children written and played for back ground on narration by Carl VastaI Heard The Bells On Christmas Day - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow / John Baptiste...2020-12-1315 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Hanukkah and ChristmasBible Seeds: We must remember that our savior Jesus Christ was a Jew. Every Christian was born from the Jewish religion and we hold true the many things that were revealed to us by GOD in the Old Testament. So celebrate Christmas in a way that brings you closer to GOD, your Creator.2020-12-0612 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seed: Why We Should Celebrate ChristmasIn the Jimmy Stewart movie "It's A Wonderful Life", we are told, "Every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets his wings".Christmas is the bell God uses to remind us a savior was born, and by our faith in Jesus, we have been redeemed to live forever - Carl Vasta2020-11-2913 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: "The Skittish Cat"Bible Seeds: The Skittish Cat - There are some people who can stand up to the meanest jerks and be willing to fight, yet you mention God's name or his son Jesus and they run like scared cats! God wants a relationship with HIS CREATION; that is YOU!2020-11-2211 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: How Big Is Our GodBible Seeds: Some people who don't know God or Jesus when they hear their name often picture them as a "small baby God in a manger" or a helpless dying man being crucified on a cross. But even though 'no one has ever seen God', as Jesus says, let's take a look at God from another direction and really see how big and powerful God, our creator is.2020-11-1513 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: God Bless Our MilitaryBible Seeds: Three inspirational readings from Psalms 144;1-2, Joshua 2: 1-9, and Ephesians 6: 10- 20. Then from carlvasta.com, "A Song For The Fallen Hero" is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives so we could continue to live in freedom.2020-11-0811 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: New 2020 Election SongBible Seeds: "America The Free" is a new song dedicated to the power of the American people. That power is The VOTE! The framers of the Constitution planned it so that the people would be able to decide what direction America should travel.We have found that, if you elect thugs, robbers, and thieves as leaders of a country, you will be held up, robbed and have your lives stolen from you.We the people have the power to choose what kind of a nation we want to live in!2020-10-0415 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Why There Won't Be Liars In HeavenBible Seeds: Why There Won't Be Liars In Heaven - Because Heaven already had one of those. His name was Satan and convinced a third of the angels that 'He Should Be God!' God judged Satan and the angels that believed his lie. They were thrown to Earth to await their punishment; to be thrown in the lake of fire and sulfur, forever.2020-09-2712 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds:: Applying Prayer To Your LifeBible Seeds: What does it mean to apply prayer to your life? You will start to experience something new and will start to have a daily meaningful relationship with the Father? Because of your faith in Jesus, you will able to come to God in a personal way! You will wake up in the morning and realize that there is always someone with you to start your day.2020-09-2019 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Choosing A Place To LiveBible Seeds: Who do you want to live with when your body dies on this Earth and your soul goes to one of two places? The CREATOR, your GOD or the Traitor, the angel God created as Lucifer who became Satan; and who convinced a third of the angels that 'he should be God!'2020-09-1318 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Being Whipped By The DevilBible Seeds: Don't let the Devil whip you! Just be glad that God loves you unconditionally and accept his gift that was meant for you.2020-09-0616 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Parenting Your Children In Today's WorldBible Seeds: My wife Mary had died of breast cancer and I didn't have anyone that would take care of our children if I died. I set off trying to prepare these children to take care of themselves!2020-08-3015 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Terrible Times In The Last DaysBible Seeds: A prediction by Paul, in a letter to Timothy, about what people would be like in the 'Last Days' And it starts; 'There will terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers ....' And Jesus’ advice on what you can expect, if you are a Christian living in those last days.2020-08-2312 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Only Ones That Ever DiedBible Seeds: A poem inspired from God and The Sequoia National Park - after the death of a loved one!2020-08-1610 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: "Eat My Flesh & Drink My Blood"Bible Seeds "These are the words of Jesus ! “I am telling you the truth: if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves.”2020-08-0916 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: An Old Man's Prayer - Psalm 71 by DavidBible Seeds: This podcast is an overview of King David's life and Psalm 71 by David, when he is old and looking back on his life.2020-08-0212 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: What A 'Last Days' Christian BelievesBible Seeds: Not many Christians think about defining their faith until someone asks them 'what they believe about their own faith and why!'2020-07-2614 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Have A Daily Meaningful Relationship With GodBible Seeds: How do I start to have a daily meaningful relationship with God? The first requirement is to believe there is a God!2020-07-1921 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: To Be A CitizenBible Seeds: A friend was brought here from Canada when she was 5 years old and both her parents became citizens but sixty years later, she has to apply for citizenship because the laws have changed since she was young!2020-07-1209 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Divide And ConquerBible Seeds: Jesus warns us in the book of Matthew, Chapter 12, Verse 25"Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will be brought to desolation. And any town or family that divides itself into groups which fight each other will bring ruin to the town or to the family; they shall not stand.2020-07-0516 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Why I Believe There Is A GodBible Seeds: Have you ever wondered if there is a God? One who is responsible for the creation of the universe and all living things. I will tell you why I believe there is a God!2020-06-2808 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Jesus Brings Lazarus Back To LifeBible Seeds: What can we do to insure that our loved ones will never die when their time on this Earth is finished? We can encourage them to listen to the words of Jesus and help them to know what the bible says about our life in this world and what is waiting for us after we die.2020-06-2111 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: The Lost Son And The Lost SheepBible Seeds: Jesus said, "There will be more joy in heaven over one who gives up their life of sin and seeks God's ways than those who have been living faithfully in God." ( Luke: Chapter 15, Verses 11-32 )2020-06-1411 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds; The Paralyzed ManBible Seeds: Jesus asked the Scribes and Pharisees. "Which is easier to say to this paralyzed man, 'Your sins are forgiven', or to say, "Get up, pick up your mat and walk'.2020-06-0708 minUnderstanding God's WordBible Seeds: Simplicity Of Salvation Through Jesus ChristBible Seeds: Easy Salvation - No speaking in tongues, No being baptized with water, Just repent and believe!2020-05-3111 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] How to Give and How to PrayPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSHow To Give and How to Pray (The Lord's Prayer)Jesus teaches the people the way God would have us pray, and the way God would have us give to others.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-05-2405 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Signs Revealing Christ's Return to EarthPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSSigns Revealing Christ's Return to EarthJesus said, “Be on guard and don’t let anyone fool you. Many men will come attempting to impersonate me, saying ‘I am the Messiah!’, and they will fool many people.Jesus tells his disciples what signs will reveal his return to Earth to start his 1000 year reign as King of the world.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesu...2020-05-1711 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Lost-Sheep and the Lost SonPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Lost Sheep & The Lost Son (rejoicing for those who have given up their life of sin) There will be more joy in heaven over one who gives up their life of sin and seeks God's ways than those who have been living faithfully in God.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it...2020-05-1007 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Coming Persecutions for the BelieversPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Coming Persecutions For The Believers ( and Jesus’ final words to them at the last supper )Jesus sends his disciples to towns to preach the good news and tells them what to expect; who to be afraid of; and about the rewards that will be given to them.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would ex...2020-05-0313 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Lazarus and the Rich ManPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSLazarus And the Rich Man (about death and believing)A story about a poor beggar named Lazarus, who lived outside a rich man's house hoping to receive scraps of food from the rich man's table.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-04-2604 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Meaning of the CrossPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Meaning of the Cross (For the message about Christ’s death on the cross is nonsense to those who are being lost.) Jesus relates his cross to the bronze snake Moses made to heal the people bitten and dying from snake bites! More quotes by Jesus and Paul about the cross.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding th...2020-04-1913 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Meaning of Easter (Three examples from Jesus)PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Meaning of Easter (Three examples from Jesus)Three examples from Jesus about the real meaning of Easter: The Paralyzed Man - Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life - The Unbelief of Thomas.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-04-1213 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Last SupperPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Last Supper - Jesus breaks some break and gives it to his disciples and says, “This is my body which is given for you. Every time you eat bread, think of me.” The events of preparing a room so Jesus and the Apostles could share a last supper together before his arrest, trial and crucifixion.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are...2020-04-0509 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus Offers the Bread of Life [Part 3]PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUS [ Part 3]The Bread of Life (Bread nourishes of the body, the Word of God nourishes of the soul.) s said, “Man cannot live on bread alone, but needs every word that God speaks.”You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-03-2911 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus Walks on Water [Part 2]PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES From JeusJesus Walks on The Water (Jesus said to Peter, “Why did you doubt?”)Jesus appears walking on the water to his disciples who are in a boat in the midst of a storm. He encourages Peter to walk on the water to him.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-03-2205 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus Feeds 5000 Men (Not Counting the Women & Children) [Part 1]PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUS [Part 1]Jesus Feeds 5000 Men (Not counting the women and children!)This is one of two times that Jesus fed large crowds. This story tells how he fed 5000 men, not counting the women or children - with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-03-1507 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus Chooses the ApostlesPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSJesus Chooses the Apostles (from the many disciples who followed Him)How, where and who Jesus chose to be one of the 12 Apostles from the many disciples who followed him.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-03-0815 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jonah and the WhalePARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSJonah And the Whale (Jesus affirms the story of Jonah and the whale as a historic fact.)The Pharisees and the teachers of the law ask Jesus for a miracle. He tells them none shall be given to them except the sign of Jonah.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them...2020-03-0105 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus and the Sabbath (The Day of Rest)PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSJesus And the Sabbath (The day of rest)Jesus establishes a rule for the Sabbath:“The Sabbath was made for the good of man; man was not made for the Sabbath”You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-02-2305 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Good SamaritanPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Good Samaritan(Love the LORD, your GOD and love your neighbor)A teacher of the law asks Jesus to define 'Who Is Your Neighbor' in Jesus' teaching.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-02-1605 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Greatest CommandmentPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES From JeusThe Greatest Commandment (about love)Jesus tells the people that 'all the laws that have been given to you by Moses and the Prophets are based on these two commands.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-02-0904 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Jesus and the Devil (Satan)PARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSJesus And the Devil, (Satan) Jesus tells the teachers of the law, the people and his disciples the truth about the Devil and evil spirits.He also tells them that whoever says something against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven!You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in...2020-02-0207 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Unbelieving TownsPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Un-believing TownsJesus said, “God will show more mercy to the people of Tyre, Sidon and Sodom than you!"The people who lived in the towns where Jesus performed most of his miracles did not turn away from their sins.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in an...2020-01-2604 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Ten Lepers - One in TenPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Ten Lepers (One in ten) Jesus shows us that only one out of ten people in this world believes and gives thanks to God for anything good in their lives. Where are you on this list?You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-01-1904 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] Marriage Adultery, and DivorcePARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSMarriage Adultery, and Divorce (Jesus defines Adultery)Jesus addresses questions about: Marriage In Heaven,Marriage In the Last Days,Divorce and Adultery.You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-01-1209 min
Understanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Worry of Daily LifePARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Worry of Daily Life (Do Not Worry!)Jesus said, “Who of you, by worrying, can add one moment to your life-span?”You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2020-01-0505 minUnderstanding God's Word[Quotes & Stories from Jesus] The Things That Make a Person UncleanPARAPHRASED QUOTES AND STORIES FROM JESUSThe Things That Make a Person Unclean: Jesus answers the 'teachers of the law' about washing your hands before you eat and what really makes you unclean!You may be wondering, when did Jesus paraphrase his own words? There are examples where the disciples asked Jesus to explain the meaning of what He said. And Jesus asked them, "why are having trouble understanding this?" Then He would explain it to them in another way.2019-12-2905 min
Understanding God's WordTHE CHRISTMAS STORYPodcast date: December 22, 2019Paraphrased Quotes And Stories From Jesus : THE CHRISTMAS STORY( with Kathy Bird & Carl Vasta )This is a special podcast with Kathy Bird and Carl Vasta to present the biblical version of the birth of Jesus. Kathy tells the story and Carl performs the music behind her narration. We hope you enjoy our efforts and may “God bless you and your loved ones this Christmas and always!”2019-12-2214 minUnderstanding God's Word19th-storyline - The book of Revelation (The last book of the Holy Bible) - The Four Great Visions:Storyline Of The Bible - page 19 - The book of Revelation (The last book of the Holy Bible) - The Four Great Visions: The First Vision – Chapter 1: Verse 9 through Chapter 3: Verse 22The Second Vision – Chapter 4: Verse 1 through Chapter 16: Verse 21The Third Vision – Chapter 17: Verse 1 through Chapter 17: Verse 8The Fourth Vision – Chapter 21: Verse 9 through Chapter 22: Verse 52019-12-1513 minUnderstanding God's Word18th-storyline - Paul Shipwrecked - Paul in Rome - The closing years for the ApostlesStoryline Of The Bible - page 18 - Paul Shipwrecked - Paul in Rome - The closing years for the Apostles2019-12-0811 minUnderstanding God's Word17th-storyline - Letters in support of the new churches - Paul's 2nd missionary journey - Paul's 3rd missionary journey - Paul sent to RomeStoryline Of The Bible - page 17 - Letters in support of the new churches - Paul's 2nd missionary journey - Paul's 3rd missionary journey - Paul sent to Rome2019-12-0109 minUnderstanding God's Word16th-storyline - The conversion of Saul (Paul) - Peter calls the Gentiles - Paul's 1st missionary journeyStoryline Of The Bible - page 16 - The conversion of Saul (A Man Also Known as Paul) - Peter calls the Gentiles (Preaching the Gospel ToThe Gentiles) - Paul's first missionary journey2019-11-2414 minUnderstanding God's Word15th-storyline - Resurrection of Jesus - Apostles - Thomas - The Acts -Judas replaced - ChurchStoryline Of The Bible - page 15 - Resurrection of Jesus - Apostles Prepared to start the church - Thomas believes - Acts of the Apostles - Judas replaced - The Holy Spirit - The Chruch Starts & Grows2019-11-1713 minUnderstanding God's Word14th-storyline - The Arrest of Jesus - The Trial of Jesus - The Crucifixion of JesusStoryline Of The Bible - page 14 - The Arrest of Jesus - The Trial of Jesus - The Crucifixion of Jesus2019-11-1014 minUnderstanding God's Word13th-storyline - The Transfiguration of Jesus - Jesus in Jerusalem - At the temple - The Last SupperStoryline Of The Bible - page 13 - The Transfiguration of Jesus - The entry into Jerusalem by Jesus - Jesus in the temple - The Last Supper2019-11-0312 minUnderstanding God's Word12th-storyline - Mary & Joseph lose Jesus - Jesus is baptized - Jesus is tempted - Jesus' ministryStoryline Of The Bible - page 12 - Mary & Joseph lose Jesus in Jerusalem - Jesus is baptized by John - Jesus is tempted by Satan - Jesus starts His ministry2019-10-2712 minUnderstanding God's Word11th-storyline - The Birth of Jesus ChristStoryline Of The Bible - page 11 - Emperor Augustus orders a census - MARY gives birth to a son - The Christian Calendar - The Wise Men come from the East looking for the baby Jesus - Joseph is warned in a dream - Herod is deceived and decides to kill all male babies - Herod dies and is succeeded by his son Archelaus - Joseph is told by an angel to return and guided to settle in the city of Nazareth, in Galilee -2019-10-2009 minUnderstanding God's Word10th-storyline - Jerusalem between the Old and New Testaments - The beginning of the New TestamentStoryline Of The Bible - page 10 - Review of 9th page by Carl - What happened to Israel between the Old and the New Testaments - The beginning of the New Testament - Gabriel announces to Zachariah the birth of John the Baptist - Gabriel announces to Mary the birth of Jesus - Elizabeth gives birth to John the Baptist - Joseph decides to break the engagement to Mary2019-10-1315 minUnderstanding God's Word9th-storyline - Israel Divided into two Kingdoms - Both Kingdoms destroyed - Israel ReturnedStoryline Of The Bible - page 9 - What Happened to Israel in the Promise Land - Israel Divided Into two Kingdoms - The Northern Kingdom of Israel Destroyed - The Southern Kingdom of Judah Destroyed - Israel Returned After Captivity - The End of The Old Testament2019-10-0617 minUnderstanding God's Word8th-storyline - 10 Commandments - The Gold Calf - The Spies - 40 years - Moses dies - Joshua leads into CanaanStoryline Of The Bible - page 8 - GOD Gives Moses the Ten Commandments - the Gold Calf - Spies go to the Promise Land - the Israelites Wander in the Desert 40 Years - Moses dies and Joshua is ready to lead the Israelites into the Promise Land2019-09-2909 minUnderstanding God's Word7th-storyline - 6th page review - Story of Joseph - Moses ( from Egypt to the Red Sea )Storyline Of The Bible - page 7 - Review the 6th page by Carl - Joseph, Eleventh Son of Jacob by Kathy & Carl - The Story of Moses by Kathy (From EGYPT to the RED SEA)2019-09-2216 minUnderstanding God's Word6th-storyline - About The Bible - Communication Between God and His People - Isaac & Jacob and EsauStoryline Of The Bible - page 6 - ABOUT THE BIBLE - THE COMMUNICATION GOD HAS WITH HIS PEOPLE - THE REST OF THE STORY - ISAAC AND TWO SONS NAMED JACOB AND ESAU2019-09-1508 minUnderstanding God's Word5th-storyline - Hagar & Ismael Sent Away - God Tests Abraham - Sarah's Death - A Bride for IsaacStoryline Of The Bible - page 5 - HAGAR’ & HER SON ISHMAEL SENT AWAY - GOD TESTS ABRAHAM - SARAH’S DEATH - A BRIDE FOR ISAAC - ABRAHAM’S DESCENDANTS2019-09-0813 minUnderstanding God's Word4th-storyline - Abraham Has A Child With Sarai's Maidservant - God Confirms His CovenantStoryline Of The Bible - page 4 - ABRAM HAS A CHILD WITH SARAI’S MAIDSERVANT -GOD CONFIRMS HIS COVENANT WITH ABRAM - GOD’S COMMAND TO BE CIRCUMCISED -GOD REVEALS THAT SARAI (AGE 90) WILL HAVE A SON2019-09-0110 minUnderstanding God's Word3rd-storyline - God Repopulates The World - God Starts The Hebrew Nation With AbrahamStoryline Of The Bible - page 3 - GOD REPOPLULATES THE WORLD - GOD STARTS THE HEBREW NATION WITH ABRAMAM2019-08-2509 minUnderstanding God's Word2nd-storyline - Noah and the Great FloodStoryline Of The Bible - page 2 - NOAH AND THE GREAT FLOOD - NOAH AND THE ANIMALS FLOAT FOR OVER A YEAR - GOD STARTS A NEW WORLD - GOD GIVES LAWS FOR HIS PEOPLE WITH A PROMISE2019-08-1809 minUnderstanding God's Word1st-storyline - Before The Beginning - The Earth - Creation Of MankindStoryline Of The Bible – page 1 - BEFORE THE BEGINNING - THE EARTH - THE CREATION OF MANKIND2019-08-1208 min