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The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainReverse of the Curse: The Signet Ring Returns | HAGGAI 2:10–23What does God do when His people bring Him offerings with unclean hands?Through Haggai, God does more than merely confront neglect. He unveils the path from defilement to blessing. This is the second and final episode of my study through the book of Haggai.The Wisdom Crucible exists to forge understanding through careful, Scripture-anchored study and reflection. In this passage, the LORD instructs His people through a priestly syllogism, a call to moral renewal, and a reaffirmation of the Davidic promise. These elements serve to teach us how God transforms polluted offerings to true worship, and how holiness, obedience...
2025-12-0132 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainThe House of God and the Heart of Man | HAGGAI 1:1–2:9What happens when God’s people grow comfortable while His house remains in ruins? In this study, we begin our 2-part journey through the book of Haggai, a prophetic call to re examine misplaced priorities and return to faithful obedience. The message given to Israel still speaks powerfully today. When we neglect the spiritual for the material, our efforts become empty, but when we honor God first, He restores purpose and provision. This is the first episode in my study through the book of Haggai. In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we...
2025-11-2039 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainThe Order of Melchizedek | PSALM 110 Part 3What does it mean that Christ is a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek? In this study, we explore how Psalm 110 reveals the unity of kingship and priesthood in Jesus, and how this truth fulfills Old Testament prophecy. From Genesis to Hebrews, the theme of Melchizedek points to a priesthood that is eternal, righteous, and unlike any that came before. This is the third and final episode in my study through Psalm 110.In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we consider how Christ’s eternal reign and perfect intercession bring to...
2025-10-2825 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainWho’s who? | PSALM 110 Part 2 – Authorship & IdentityWho is David’s “Lord” in Psalm 110? This question opens one of Scripture’s most profound mysteries. In this study, we slow down to trace how Jesus used David’s own words to reveal the Messiah’s true identity, and how the Pharisees’ silence exposed the limits of human interpretation. Through the cross-references in the Gospels and Peter’s affirmation in Acts, we see that the Spirit-inspired words of David point unmistakably to Christ’s authority and divinity. This is the second episode in my three-part study through Psalm 110.In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflecti...
2025-10-2714 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainEquipping the Armor | A Call to ActionYour call to action: equip the full armor of God every day. The war has already been won in eternity, but our present battle continues until the new creation is revealed. In this reflection, I encourage you to prepare for the spiritual conflict that comes against every citizen of God’s kingdom by putting on the armor He has provided: truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and his Word. God provides the means. We provide the obedience. For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
2025-10-2704 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainRIPPLE ANALOGY — Properly Prioritizing RelationshipsEven the farthest drop in an ocean trembles at the stone’s touch. In this reflective message, I share an analogy that illustrates how our relationship with God influences every other part of life. When we give Him His rightful place at the center, the impact radiates outward, shaping how we love, lead, and serve in all our other relationships and responsibilities. Rather than a verse-by-verse study, this episode explores a practical synthesis of two common perspectives on Christian priorities: the structured list that orders God, family, and work in sequence, and the principle based approach that places God first an...
2025-10-2703 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainWhat about the Superscript? | PSALM 110 Part 1How much have you pondered the Psalm superscripts? Psalm 110 opens with a profound declaration: “The LORD said to my Lord.” In this study, we examine the prophetic and theological weight of that statement in light of how the superscript is translated and interpreted. This is the first episode of my 3-part study through Psalm 110. In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we consider how this Psalm uses David’s voice to provide a Holy Spirit inspired revelation of Christ’s eternal reign. May this study lead you to reverence for Christ, who sits at...
2025-10-2610 min
The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainINTRODUCING The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClainIn the crucible, wisdom distills transformation through the Word of God. The purpose of this video is to provide an introduction to and explanation of The Wisdom Crucible with Jakob McClain, my passion project to refine my work on Bible study lessons and reflections of biblical principles to thorough teaching, helpful reflection, and grounded application. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, seeking to produce disciples of Jesus Christ. This is just the intro. The best is yet to come. Ministry isn’t a hobby. It’s a mission. Serious results tend to require serious dedication. Tend to the garden, or e...
2025-10-2603 min
Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com2230 - Waiver Wire - August 17, 2025Fantasy Baseball Live – August 17, 2025Microsoft Teams:PodcastSunday, August 17, 20253:00 PM - 4:30 PMhttps://teams.live.com/meet/9394923586620?p=gQB4mcrdktGIPu9WCCSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.We’ve had several call-ups this week. Give me your thoughts on each?a.Owen Caisse (OF, CHC)b.Nolan McClain (RHP, NYM)c.Dylan Beavers (OF, Bal)d.Sam Basallo (C/1B, Bal)2.Josh Hader hits the IL with a shoulder injury and will not be back after his 15-day IL stint is up. This i...
2025-08-181h 37
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E31 S1 - What The Hell Is a Chanticleer?Andrew and Jakob are back and so are the 'Cats! Huge win last week over Georgia Southern -- in your face McClain! The Bobcats are now bowl-eligible for the first time in a long time and due to the current college football landscape will Indeed most likely be bowling come December! Where do you have us finishing and what does this all mean to you?
2023-11-1056 min
Dave Campbell's College Podcast NetworkSQUARIN' AROUND: Georgia Southern Has Been Good Since The 80s? Oh, Brother Ft. McClain BaxleyAndrew and Jakob are joined this week by McClain Baxley, one of Jakob's homeboys and a great college football writer. He currently covers Oklahoma State for 247 Sports, but prior to all that he was a Georgia Southern Eagle and even led their student newspaper the George-Anne. The trio talk Bobcats and Eagles, not a storied rivalry, but it would be fun if it was after this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-031h 01Dave Campbell's College Podcast NetworkSQUARIN' AROUND: Georgia Southern Has Been Good Since The 80s? Oh, Brother Ft. McClain BaxleyAndrew and Jakob are joined this week by McClain Baxley, one of Jakob's homeboys and a great college football writer. He currently covers Oklahoma State for 247 Sports, but prior to all that he was a Georgia Southern Eagle and even led their student newspaper the George-Anne. The trio talk Bobcats and Eagles, not a storied rivalry, but it would be fun if it was after this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-031h 01