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God Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Guarantor of a Better Covenant” (God Magnified S9E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 3, 2025 Just because something is “different” doesn’t necessarily mean it is better. But, when it comes to the Levitical priesthood, the Old Covenant, and the Law of Moses, the “different” ushered in by Jesus is definitely better! The book of Hebrews discusses this difference (and how […]2025-03-0342 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Resembling the Son of God” (God Magnified S9E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 10, 2025 Few biblical figures are as enigmatic as Melchizedek. Only mentioned in a handful of verses in Genesis, Psalms, and Hebrews, Melchizedek’s role in the scheme of redemption is larger than one might expect. In Hebrews 7:1-10, the book of Hebrews reminds its readers that Jesus’ […]2025-02-1030 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Forerunner on Our Behalf” (God Magnifies S8E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 27, 2023 God swore by Himself making a promise to Abraham. Abraham believed God’s promise and waited patiently to receive the blessing. God has also sworn and promised not to change His mind regarding making His Son a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Because it is […]2023-11-2722 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Go on to Maturity” (God Magnified S8E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 20, 2023 Christianity is not a static religion. It’s not a one-time thing. Christianity is about growing, and learning, and striving toward the upward call. Hebrews 6:1-12 reminds us of the importance of building on our spiritual foundation rather than majoring in the elementary principles. God is […]2023-11-2024 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Christ Did Not Exalt Himself” (God Magnified S8E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 13, 2023 In Hebrews 5:1-14 we are reminded that no one chooses to become a high priest. They must be called by God. Jesus, like the Aaronic priesthood did not make Himself a high priest, but was made a high priest by His Father. Being a high […]2023-11-1335 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Strive to Enter that Rest” (God Magnified S8E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 9, 2023 The weekly Sabbath was not the final rest for God’s people. The promised land of Canaan was not the final rest for God’s people. God still speaks to us “today” so that we can enter His promised, eternal rest. We can’t fool God, but we […]2023-10-0926 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“More Glory Than Moses” (God Magnified S8E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 25, 2023 To hold fast to our confession, Christians must consider Jesus. Because Jesus was faithful in God’s house as a Son, He has more glory than Moses and is worthy of our steadfast allegiance. Unlike the nation of Israel who perished because of sin and unbelief, […]2023-09-2532 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Perfect Through Suffering” (God Magnified S8E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 18, 2023 We can’t help but be in awe when we consider what Jesus endured for us. The only way for God to bring many sons and daughters to glory was to make the founder of our salvation perfect through suffering. By coming in the flesh, dying on […]2023-09-1833 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Lest We Drift Away” (God Magnified S8E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 11, 2023 Hebrews 2:1-9 reminds Christians to pay close attention to what they’ve heard lest they drift away from it. We should be reminded of our great salvation. Though Jesus is greater than the angels, He made Himself lower than the angels for a little while in order to […]2023-09-1132 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Superiority of the Son” (God Magnified S8E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 7, 2023 If Hebrews could be summarized in a sentence, it would be “Jesus is better.” He is better than the angels, better than Moses, and better than the Levitical priesthood. He offers a better sacrifice, mediates a better covenant, and provides a better kingdom. The superiority […]2023-08-0731 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“That You May Know” (God Magnified S7E10)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 29, 2023 1 John 5 reminds us that Christians can know they have been born of God, that Jesus is the Son of God, that they have eternal life, that God hears their prayers, and that God protects them. With all of these blessings in mind, Christians should […]2023-05-2934 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“God is Love” (God Magnified S7E9)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 22, 2023 1 John 4 is almost completely about God’s love and the difference it makes in the life of a Christian. Though there are many false teachers in the world, He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world and we can […]2023-05-2236 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Love One Another” (God Magnified S7E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 8, 2023 There are few things a Christian will ever do that are more important than loving his brother or sister in Christ. In 1 John 3:11-24, we are reminded that the command to love one another is the message Christians have heard from the beginning. To love our […]2023-05-0827 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“We Are God’s Children” (God Magnified S7E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 10, 2023 “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” the old saying goes. This is definitely true spiritually. The identity of our spiritual father should be revealed in our actions. The Holy Spirit reminds us in 1 John 2:28-3:10 that Christians are children of God because […]2023-04-1024 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“It Is the Last Hour” (God Magnified S7E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 3, 2023 It’s been the last hour for nearly 2,000 years. The last dispensation of time is here. The only things to look forward to are judgment and eternity. Satan knows what he is doing and has saved some of his most intense deceptions for last. Christians […]2023-04-0325 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The World Is Passing Away” (God Magnified S7E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 13, 2023 The world is at odds with God and His children. It has its own way of doing things. It prioritizes the flesh, pride, and what looks good. Those who have the love of the Father live differently. It matters because the world is passing away, […]2023-03-1334 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The New (Old) Commandment” (God Magnified S7E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 6, 2023 Christians can walk in the light, abide in the light, and overcome Satan by loving each other. The “new commandment” Jesus gave His disciples in John 13:34 is still binding. In fact, it is the only way to live for Jesus. Join Forest and Hiram […]2023-03-0625 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“An Advocate With the Father” (God Magnified S7E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 13, 2023 Obviously, the Bible does not encourage us to sin. But, the Bible has good news for us when we sin. In 1 John 2:1-6, we are reminded that, as Christians, we have an advocate with God the Father who pleads our case and laid […]2023-02-1329 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every BookGod Is Light (God Magnified S7E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 6, 2023 What we believe about God impacts every area of our life. John reminds Christians that the message he received from Jesus Himself is that God is light and there is no darkness in Him at all. God cannot tolerate sin, yet we often fall short. In […]2023-02-0621 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every BookConcerning the Word of Life (God Magnified S7E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 9, 2023 Welcome back to God Magnified for the first episode of season 7! In Season 7, Forest and Hiram will be exploring how God is magnified in the epistles of John. In this episode, Hiram and Forest break down 1 John 1:1-4 after discussing the […]2023-01-0928 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every BookSuffering For A Little While (God Magnified S6E10)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 21, 2022 As elders are encouraged look to the Chief Shepherd as an example and everyone is told to clothe themselves with humility, Peter reinforces the blessings for Christians if they stay the course. In a book about suffering, we are reminded in the last chapter of […]2022-11-2131 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every BookSuffering As a Christian (God Magnified S6E9)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 7, 2022 Christians shouldn’t be surprised when they face fiery trials. Instead, they should consider it a blessing and a reason to rejoice. This boggles the mind, but when Peter describes what’s in store for those who suffer as Christians, it starts to make a lot of […]2022-11-0721 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Serving While Suffering” (God Magnified S6E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 24, 2022 In 1 Peter 4:1-11, the apostle Peter reminds us that having the mind of Christ means following Him in His suffering. Likewise, christians are going to be different from the world because they live with the judgment in mind. While the world may not understand, […]2022-10-2425 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“From Suffering to Salvation” (God Magnified S6E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 17, 2022 Jesus knows what it’s like to suffer. He also knows that suffering can lead to greatness. Peter reminds us that Jesus suffered for the sins of the unrighteous, was resurrected, and exalted at the right hand of God. Because of His suffering and exaltation, we […]2022-10-1725 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Suffering for Good” (God Magnified S6E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 10, 2022 Suffering is inevitable in life. The question is, will we suffer while doing good and having God’s favor, or as an evil doer? In 1 Peter 3:8-17, God’s people are reminded of the blessings of righteousness. Even when we suffer, we know we are blessed […]2022-10-1024 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Wives, Husbands, Submission, and Honor” (God Magnified S6E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 19, 2022 Peter tells us that just as all Christians are to submit to human institutions and servants are subject to their masters, so wives are also subject to their husbands (1 Pet. 3:1). The respectable, good conduct of a Christian wife may even win over a […]2022-09-1927 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Be Subject for the Lord’s Sake” (God Magnified S6E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 12, 2022 God has ordained government for a reason. Whether the government fulfills its God-given role or not, the responsibility of the Christian is the same. The apostle Peter urges elect sojourners and exiles to submit themselves to governing authorities for the sake of their influence and […]2022-09-1228 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Royal Priesthood” (God Magnified S6E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 15, 2022 The cornerstone of Christ allows Christians to be living stones in God’s spiritual house. Though we were once not God’s people and did not receive God’s mercy, now we are God’s chosen royal priesthood set apart for His own possession. If Christians are priests, they […]2022-08-1527 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Be Holy, For I Am Holy” (God Magnified S6E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 8, 2022 The great salvation that Christians have in Christ should motivate them to live a certain way. In 1 Peter 1:13-25, the elect exiles are encouraged to prepare their minds for action, strive for holiness, remember the price that was paid for their ransom, and cling […]2022-08-0829 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every BookElect Exiles (God Magnified S6E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 1, 2022 Season 6 of God magnified begins with a look at 1 Peter 1:1-12. 1 Peter is addressed to the elect exiles of the dispersion and is written by the apostle Peter himself. In this first section, as in the letter as a whole, we are […]2022-08-0132 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Devoted to Good Works” (God Magnified S5E13)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 30, 2022 In the final chapter of Paul’s letter to Titus, Paul encourages Titus to remind Christians in Crete about how their conduct toward all people should be radically changed according to their transformation by the grace of God. Because Christians were once foolish and disobedient but […]2022-05-3031 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Declare These Things” (God Magnified S5E12)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 9, 2022 Titus 2 shifts attention from why Titus was left in Crete to how he and others should conduct themselves as they serve God. Titus 2 gives us great insights into intergenerational ministry and how Christians are supposed to lives as people of God. The new […]2022-05-0926 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Why I Left You in Crete” (God Magnified S5E11)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 2, 2022 Paul’s letter to Titus begins with an explanation of why Paul’s son in the faith was left in Crete to begin with. The same God who had promised eternal life before the ages began (Titus 1:1-4) had commissioned Titus to put what was lacking into […]2022-05-0230 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Lord Be With Your Spirit” (God Magnified S5E10)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 10, 2022 The ending of 2 Timothy includes many personal remarks and brotherly greetings, but it is also filled with stern warnings and outbursts of faithful praise. 2 Timothy 4:9-22 reminds readers about the weight of interpersonal relationships in the church and the faithfulness of the Lord. […]2022-04-1124 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Preach the Word” (God Magnified S5E9)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 28, 2022 Paul’s encouragement for Timothy’s ministry comes to an apex in 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Paul had run the course and fought the good fight. Now it was Timothy’s turn. Timothy’s responsibility was to preach the God-breathed word he was familiar with, to not be like the […]2022-03-2833 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Continue in What You Have Learned” (God Magnified S5E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 21, 2022 Unlike the godless people that will be popular in the last days, Timothy was to follow the example of Paul’s faith, love, commitment, and suffering (2 Tim. 3:10-11). Though Timothy may have wanted to avoid suffering, there is no way to be godly without persecution […]2022-03-2128 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“People in the Last Days” (God Magnified S5E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 14, 2022 In 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Paul describes why the “last days” will be filled with difficulty. People will continue to drift further and further from God as they have in the last 2,000 years since this final dispensation began. Though many will oppose the truth and […]2022-03-1432 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Lord’s Servant” (God Magnified S5E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 28, 2022 If someone is a servant of the Lord, how do they act? How do they engage with those who disagree with them? How do they treat those who need to repent and are doing the will of Satan? In 2 Timothy 2:19-26, Paul informs Timothy […]2022-02-2824 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Remember Jesus Christ” (God Magnified S5E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 21, 2022 To help Timothy fulfill his ministry, Paul instructs him to “remember Jesus Christ” (2 Tim. 2:8). The memory of Jesus Christ, His faithfulness, and the blessings He’s promised were to motivate Timothy to do his best to be an unashamed worker, rightly handling the word of […]2022-02-2125 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus” (God Magnified S5E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 14, 2022 What does a good soldier of Christ Jesus look like? Paul tells Timothy that a good Christian soldier is strengthened by grace, practices self-control and discipline, and works hard. There will certainly be suffering along the way for the Christian soldier, but it is always worth […]2022-02-1430 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Unashamed of Jesus’ Servants” (God Magnified S5E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 31, 2022 The apostle Paul knew what it was like to have your brethren desert you when you need them the most. In 2 Timothy 1:15-18, Paul mentions two brothers by name who did just that. The good news is, not every Christian was ashamed of Paul’s chains. […]2022-01-3117 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Unashamed of Jesus” (God Magnified S5E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 24, 2022 In 2 Timothy 1:8-14, Timothy needs to be encouraged to be unashamed of the testimony regarding Jesus and willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel. Because of all heaven has done for us, it makes sense to do all we can for heaven’s […]2022-01-2433 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Fanning God’s Gifts Into Flame” (God Magnified S5E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 10, 2022 2 Timothy is likely the last letter Paul wrote that we have in our Bibles. It’s as dramatic as we would expect it to be. There is a sense of urgency. Paul knows his time is running out. Timothy has the resources, faith, and ability […]2022-01-1023 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Guarding the Deposit” (God Magnified S4E13)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, December 13, 2021 1 Timothy 6:11-21, the first epistle to Timothy concludes with a serious tone. The inspired apostle Paul wants to make sure that Timothy avoids that which needs to be avoided, clings to that which needs to be clung to, lives consistent with his confession, and […]2021-12-1329 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Godliness and Contentment” (God Magnified S4E12)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, December 6, 2021 What we believe and how we live are intricately connected. 1 Timothy 6:1-10 reminds Christians that sound doctrine accords with godliness, and godliness is a means of great gain when it is accompanied by contentment. Unlike those who are lovers of money and forsake sound doctrine […]2021-12-0624 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Faithful Elders and Dealing With Sin” (God Magnified S4E11)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 22, 2021 In 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Paul gives more inspired commands regarding how the younger preacher Timothy should fulfill his responsibilities in God’s household. In this passage, we are reminded about the honor due to faithful elders, the importance of righteous judgment, the necessity of church discipline, and the need to take […]2021-11-2233 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Taking Care of God’s Family” (God Magnified S4E10)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 8, 2021 God cares how we treat other people. This simple, biblical fact especially shines through in 1 Timothy 5:1-16. In this section of Scripture, the inspired apostle Paul commands Timothy how to interact with certain groups of people in a godly way and gives instructions for […]2021-11-0829 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Training For Godliness” (God Magnified S4E9)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, November 1, 2021 1 Timothy 4:6-16 reveals a lot about the nature and importance of Timothy’s task in Ephesus. In this section of Scripture, we find awesome reminders not just for preachers, but for Christians of every role, age, and ability. Join Forest and Hiram as they discuss […]2021-11-0138 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Rejecting Demonic Doctrines” (God Magnified S4E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 18, 2021 The Holy Spirit warns Timothy through Paul about a coming departure from the faith in 1 Timothy 4:1-5. The section of Scripture gives us great insights into the nature of false teachings, but also into how sin can sear our conscience, and how to receive the […]2021-10-1927 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Mystery of Godliness” (God Magnified S4E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, October 11, 2021 The purpose of 1 Timothy, some vital truths about the church, and “the mystery of godliness” is all revealed in 1 Timothy 3:14-16. In this text, we find awesome reminders about the purpose of the church and the central aspects of Jesus’ life. Join Forest […]2021-10-1120 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Servants in God’s Household” (God Magnified S4E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 27, 2021 1 Timothy 3:8-13 is well-known for describing the qualifications for deacons and their wives. As one examines these descriptions, the role of the deacon begins to shine brighter and brighter. Scriptual deacons deserve respect and honor. More than that, all Christians should strive to be […]2021-09-2728 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Men God Seeks as Shepherds” (God Magnified S4E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 20, 2021 1 Timothy 3:1-7 is often cited in discussion revolving around the “qualifications” for overseers or bishops. That God would have a special interest in the type of men who help oversee His church should be no surprise to us. God’s wisdom is displayed in the […]2021-09-2041 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Our Savior, Prayers, and Modesty” (God Magnified S4E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 13, 2021 In 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Paul begins his inspired appeal on how the church should behave as the household of God. Since God desires all to be saved and sent His son for that purpose, Christians should pray for everyone. But, one’s outward prayer posture must […]2021-09-1340 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Savior of Sinners” (God Magnified S4E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, September 6, 2021 In 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Paul discusses his transformation from persecutor to apostle. But Paul’s transformation isn’t about Paul. Paul’s transformation is about Jesus. The same mercy and grace that overflowed for the foremost of sinners overflows for every person who comes to Jesus for forgiveness. God’s […]2021-09-0633 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Stewardship of Sound Doctrine” (God Magnified S4E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 23, 2021 Sound doctrine is the main concern in 1 Timothy 1:3-11. Sound doctrine leads to sound living. Timothy was commanded to stay in Ephesus in order to command those who teach unsound doctrine to stop doing so. Instead of being obsessed with speculations, misusing the law, […]2021-08-2335 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing 1 Timothy” (God Magnified S4E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 16, 2021 1 Timothy is a book filled with instructions for Paul’s child in the Faith, Timothy. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote 1 Timothy so that Timothy would ” know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the […]2021-08-1622 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Family, Evangelism, and Faithful Friends” (God Magnified S3E20)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, August 2, 2021 The book of Colossians is perhaps known best for elaboration on the preeminence and supremacy of Christ. In Colossians 3:18-4:18, we are reminded that Christ’s Lordship has real-world application for our families, how we share God’s Word, and how we fulfill our ministries. The ending of Colossians […]2021-08-0239 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A New Identity” (God Magnified S3E19)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, July 12, 2021 Christianity is about more than behavior modification. In Christ, Christians gain an entirely new, transformed identity. Our life is hidden with Christ in God, we have put to death our former way of life, and we are renewed by knowledge in the image of our […]2021-07-1225 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Rooted in Christ” (God Magnified S3E18)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, July 5, 2021 The Colossian Christians were struggling with an influx of false ideas. Human traditions and human philosophy were all around them and many of them were tempted to join the ranks of those who seemed more “spiritual.” In this context, Paul reminded the Christians that they were […]2021-07-0536 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Ministry Magnifying God” (God Magnified S3E17)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, June 7, 2021 The apostle Paul’s ministry was characterized by a number of different things. Specifically, in Colossians 1:24-2:5, the apostle’s ministry is one of suffering, revelation, warning, teaching, struggling, and rejoicing. Paul’s ministry was characterized first and foremost by a magnification of God. Paul wanted the Colossians […]2021-06-0723 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Supremacy of Jesus” (God Magnified S3E16)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 31, 2021 Jesus is more amazing than most people think. God the Son created and sustains all things, is the head of the church, the firstborn from the dead, and the fullness of God was pleased to dwell in Him. For the Colossian Christians (and likely for us […]2021-05-3126 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Thankfulness in the Lord” (God Magnified S3E15)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 24, 2021 God has given us a lot of reasons to be thankful. Christians ought to know this better than anybody. In Colossians 1:3-14, the Bible describes some of those reasons. We ought to be thankful for the gospel, the fact that we can walk worthy of […]2021-05-2422 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing Colossians” (God Magnified S3E14)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 17, 2021 Colossians is a “sister epistle” of Ephesians. In Ephesians, the church of Christ is put on display. In Colossians, the Christ of the church is emphasized. The church at Colossae was struggling with a unique false doctrine. To help combat the Colossians heresy, the Holy […]2021-05-1726 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Wearing God’s Armor” (God Magnified S3E13)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, May 3, 2021 Ephesians 6:10-20 is well-known for its description of the armor of God. The best part about this armor is that Christians get to wear it! Though we were once on the losing side of the cosmic battle, those in Christ are able to stand in […]2021-05-0341 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“God’s Commands for the Household” (God Magnified S3E12)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 19, 2021 In Ephesians 6:1-9 it becomes clear that there is not a single realm over which Jesus isn’t Lord. Every relationship and household dynamic is overseen and regulated by the Lord of lords. Living the gospel is more than a once-a-week kind of thing. Instead, it […]2021-04-1927 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Husbands and Wives” (God Magnified S3E11)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 12, 2021 According to Ephesians5:22-33, one of the “profound mysteries” of the Bible is that God’s design for marriage in Genesis 2 ultimately points to the relationship between Christ and His church. Just as the church submits to Christ and Christ loves and sacrifices for the church, Paul […]2021-04-1228 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Being Imitators of God” (God Magnified S3E10)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, April 5, 2021 Though the Ephesian Christians were once estranged from God and children of wrath, now they were expected to be imitators of God as His beloved children (Eph. 5:1). The only thing that can account for the difference is their response to the love of Christ (Eph. […]2021-04-0534 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Putting on the New Self” (God Magnified S3E9)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 29, 2021 One of the many blessings found in Christ is a “new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:24 ESV). In Ephesians 4:17-32, the Bible describes how Christians are to “put on” this new self. Ephesians 4:17-32 reminds Christians […]2021-03-2937 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Eager to Maintain Unity” (God Magnified S3E8)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 8, 2021 Few things are important in the body of Christ than unity. In Ephesians 4:1-16 Paul pleads with the Christians in Ephesus to be eager to maintain the unity that was purchased for them by Christ. The unity they should have is illustrated by the seven […]2021-03-0833 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Knowing the Love that Surpasses Knowledge” (God Magnified S3E7)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, March 1, 2021 Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians in Ephesians 3:14-21 magnifies God as the supreme Father who uses the riches of His glory and His unimaginable strength to strengthen His saints. Through God’s power, Christians can have Christ dwell in their hearts through faith, be strengthened spiritually, and know […]2021-03-0133 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Mystery Revealed” (God Magnified S3E6)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 22, 2021 In Ephesians 3:1-13, the Bible explains how God has revealed a mystery that had been hidden for ages. God’s eternal purpose was for the Gentiles and Jews to be members of the same body. This purpose was realized in Christ Jesus, but for ages, it […]2021-02-2231 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“From Stranger to Citizen” (God Magnified S3E5)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 15, 2021 In Ephesians 2:11-22, the Bible describes how, before Christ, Gentiles were largely alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and the blessings of God. They had no hope and were without God in the world. But, something changed. Christ’s blood enabled the Gentiles to be reconciled […]2021-02-1528 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Immeasurable Riches of His Grace” (God Magnified S3E4)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, February 1, 2021 In Ephesians 2:1-10, God’s grace is on display. When we consider our own spiritual resume, we realize that we needed help. Indeed, we were once dead in our sins and trespasses and lived our lives following our own passions and desires. But God was rich […]2021-02-0136 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom” (God Magnified S3E3)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 25, 2021 While Ephesians 1:3-14 lists the amazing spiritual blessings found in Christ, Ephesians 1:15-23 is Paul’s prayer that Christians will understand them. In order to fully grasp what God has done for them through Christ, Christians must have the eyes of their heart enlightened with the knowledge […]2021-01-2527 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Spiritual Blessings in Christ” (God Magnified S3E2)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 18, 2021 Ephesians 1:3-14 enumerates some of the most significant spiritual blessings that Christians possess. The text makes it clear that these blessings are only found “in Christ” and are stored in “heavenly places.” These spiritual blessings include adoption, redemption, the forgiveness of sins, a heavenly inheritance, […]2021-01-1828 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing Ephesians” (God Magnified S3E1)Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp | Released Monday, January 11, 2021 Forest and Hiram introduce Ephesians by looking at Acts 19 and Ephesians 1:1-2. In the background of Ephesians, Christians are reminded of the blessings of committed ministries, gentle teaching, and radical repentance. Join Forest and Hiram as they kick off Season 3 and discuss how […]2021-01-1125 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Season 3 Reveal” (God Magnified S2E19)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 19 for Monday, December 14, 2020 Forest and Hiram reveal which books of the Bible will be discussed in season 3 of God Magnified. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links2020-12-1405 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“What Caught Our Eye in Ruth and Philippians” (God Magnified S2E18)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 18 for Monday, December 7, 2020 In this episode, Forest and Hiram get personal about what jumped out to them the most in Ruth and Philippians. As they share their insights, they’re reminded that even if you’ve read a section of God’s word 100 times, you can always get more […]2020-12-0734 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing the Epistle of Joy” (God Magnified S2E8)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 8 for Monday, September 28, 2020 Even though Paul penned Philippians from imprisonment, it is still known as the epistle of joy. Philippians shows us how we can have joy in Christ Jesus no matter our circumstances, the importance of fellowship, and how proper priorities can change our lives. Join Forest and […]2020-09-2830 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Bitterness and the Timing of God” (God Magnified S2E3)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 3 for Monday, August 17, 2020 Bitterness can set in when we feel like we have been treated unfairly. Naomi was bitter because she felt the Lord had brought calamity upon her. She was so bitter, she even wanted to change her name from Naomi (“Pleasant”) to Mara (“Bitter”). Though Naomi’s story may […]2020-08-1726 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Blessing of Loyal Friendship” (God Magnified S2E2)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 2 for Monday, August 10, 2020 Few things this side of heaven are better than a loyal friend. In Ruth 1:6-18 we see how Ruth’s loyalty and fidelity is able to break down the barriers of Naomi’s bitterness and cynicism. In Ruth’s radical devotion we see not only a shadow of Christ’s […]2020-08-1022 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Intro to Ruth: Light Among Famine and Death” (God Magnified S2E1)God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 1 for Monday, August 3, 2020 Season two of God Magnified begins by looking at the book of Ruth. Ruth is a short book that is easy to overlook but is filled with the wonderful works of God. Though Ruth begins with despair, death, and famine, it ends with hope, life, and abundance. […]2020-08-0323 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“God Magnified in Jude’s Doxology” (God Magnified S1E20)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 20 for Monday, May 25, 2020 Throughout the Bible there are short sections known as “doxologies.” These doxologies are all about praising and ascribing glory to God and magnifying His greatness. In Jude 24-25, Jude ends his epistle about contending for the faith by ascribing glory, majesty, dominion, and authority […]2020-05-2525 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Being Unlike the Ungodly” (God Magnified S1E19)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 19 for Monday, May 18, 2020 While Jude spends a lot of time describing the false teachers who were antagonizing Christians in the first century, he begins to finish his letter by showing how the faithful are to be unlike the ungodly. Contending for the faith is more than just […]2020-05-1831 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Ultimate Fate of the Ungodly” (God Magnified S1E18)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 18 for Monday, May 11, 2020 In Jude 14-16 God has something really important to say about the ungodly. Their fate is emphasized by an obscure prophet of old, and their conduct is summarized in challenging language. Though it may seem impossible to see the glory of God in a […]2020-05-1129 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Anatomy of the Apostates” (God Magnified S1E17)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 17 for Monday, May 4, 2020 What are the false teachers in Jude really like? What do they do that’s so bad to deserve eternal punishment? Jude has already given us the example of faithless Israel, fallen angels, and Sodom and Gomorrha, but now he zooms in on the specific makeup […]2020-05-0438 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Reminder of Past Punishment” (God Magnified S1E16)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 16 for Monday, April 27, 2020 Though the idea of punishment carries a negative connotation, Jude employed it to encourage his readers to remain faithful. Since false teachers take advantage of others while tempting God’s people to join them, the reminder of past punishment in Jude 5-7 serves as a somber reminder […]2020-04-2732 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Why and How of Contending For the Faith” (God Magnified S1E15)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 15 for Monday, April 20, 2020 Jude 3 is likely the most popular verse in Jude, but it is easy to strip from its context. In Jude 1-4 we see that contending for the faith is a necessity, but it cannot be done without mercy, peace, and love. God is magnified in […]2020-04-2034 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing Jude” (God Magnified S1E14)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 14 for Monday, April 13, 2020 The book of Jude is easy to overlook. It’s short, right before revelation, and written by an inspired man we don’t know a whole lot about. Nevertheless, like all inspired literature, the book of Jude is a goldmine of encouragement and edification. In Jude, we learn […]2020-04-1332 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Godward Guidance” (God Magnified S1E13)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 13 for Monday, April 6, 2020 What do we do when we are suffering, cheerful, sick, or struggling with sin? What we do in these seasons of life says a lot about who we are. James encourages his audience to shift their lives Godward in every season of life. When God’s […]2020-04-0639 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“A Word of Fortitude for the Faithful” (God Magnified S1E12)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 12 for Monday, March 30, 2020 Suffering and patience may not always go together in our minds, but James 5:7-12 makes it clear that patient endurance in the face of suffering is what the Christian is called to. Though life can be hectic, painful, and uncertain, in Christ we can endure […]2020-03-3034 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Warning the Worldly Rich” (God Magnified SE1E11)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 11 for Monday, March 23, 2020 James has a lot to say to the worldly rich in his audience. Though riches are not inherently sinful, if they are used to mistreat others they can become an instrument of unrighteousness. In James 5:1-6, the worldly rich are warned as God is magnified as […]2020-03-2331 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Remember Who’s in Charge” (God Magnified S1E10)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 10 for Monday, March 16, 2020 It can be tempting to judge our brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s easy to compare ourselves to other people in order to lift ourselves up and tear others down, but when we do this we forget who’s really in charge. We also forget who’s […]2020-03-1632 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The War Within” (God Magnified S1E9)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 9 for Monday, March 9, 2020 What causes conflicts and divisions between Christians? James tells us such disorder comes from our own unchecked desires. James’ original audience was struggling to live lives of peace, so they needed to be commanded to be humble and resist Satan while drawing near to God. […]2020-03-0944 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom” (God Magnified S1E8)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 8 for Monday, February 24, 2020 How can one tell if somebody is truly wise? We often seek wisdom in people who have experience or have been able to be successful in the business world. Though there is nothing wrong with this, the Bible describes two different types of wisdom. We […]2020-02-2435 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“The Troublesome Tongue” (God Magnified S1E7)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 7 for Monday, February 17, 2020 Have you ever said something you shouldn’t have? James addresses the universal problem of controlling our speech in James 3:1-12. Since speech is one of the most popular ways people sin against God, the Bible has a lot to say about what we say. Though […]2020-02-1739 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Fruitless Faith” (God Magnified S1E6)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 6 for Monday, February 10, 2020 How does the Bible describe faith without works? In the book of James, workless faith is described as useless and dead. God desires us to have faith and to take Him at His word, but it can’t stop there. If God’s people are to truly […]2020-02-1036 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Triumph Through Trials” (God Magnified S1E2)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 2 for Monday, January 13, 2020 Forest and Hiram discuss how James shows the benefits that come from trials. What is the purpose of trials in the life of a Christian? How do trials make us better? What attitudes and mindsets should we avoid as we go through hardship? What is […]2020-01-1340 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Intro to James: From Skeptic to Believer” (God Magnified S1E1)God Magnified, Season 1, Episode 1 for Monday, January 6, 2020 Hiram and Forest sit down and discuss the book of James in overview fashion, discussing the major themes and concepts that run throughout the book. Also, they spend time discussing who James is and his role in the early church and why his writing this […]2020-01-0634 minGod Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book“Introducing ‘God Magnified’!” (God Magnified, Episode 0)God Magnified, Episode 0 for December 15, 2019 Robert Hatfield sits down with Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp to discuss their new show, which will walk through the Bible and highlight the glory of God. We’re happy to welcome God Magnified: Seeing God’s Glory in Every Book to The Light Network! We want to hear from […]2019-12-1508 min