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Be ReadyFinal EpisodeThis journey together comes to a close as we briefly summarize this podcast's history. "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all" (2 Corinthians 13:14, ESV). 2025-01-0901 minBe ReadyBreak and Prayer RequestThis is about taking a break from publishing this podcast and asking for prayer regarding the future of Be Ready and podcasting generally.2024-11-0500 minBe ReadyPersecution and Trials Part 5Standing Firm in Christ for the Gospel Amidst PersecutionCited Scriptures:John 15:18-21Ephesians 6:10-20Acts 10:19Acts 8:29-31Luke 8:38-39Main Points:Stand Firm with the Armor of God and Pray in the SpiritBe Ready for Gospel Assignments to Share and Preach2024-10-0511 minBe ReadyPersecution and Trials Part 4James 2:2-4Source Cited: Discovery Bible. "Helps Word Studies." www.biblehub.com2024-09-0208 minBe ReadyPersecution and Trials Part 3Key Verses:Malachi 3:16-181 Peter 4:16-19Acts 5:412024-08-0207 minBe ReadyTrials of Persecution Part 2Key Passage: 1 Peter 5:8-11Definitions of Greek Words taken from the following sources: o Strong’s Concordanceo HELPS Word Studies by Discovery BibleSource website: https://biblehub.com/text/1_peter/5-10.htm(Click on individual words to find the these references).2024-07-0209 minBe ReadyPreparing for the Trials of PersecutionMain Scriptures: 1 Peter 2, 3 and 4 regarding persecutions and trials1 Peter 2:18-251 Peter 3:13-171 Peter 4:1-2If we’re not living for human desires and letting our fleshly desires control us, we will be living contrary to this world’s system. Therefore we will be disliked and treated badly.1 Peter 4:12-19With increase of lawlessness, living righteously will result in persecution“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sw...2024-05-2511 minBe ReadyDiscipleship RecapReview of Discipleship SeriesToday’s Message: Persecution1 Peter 4:12-14The Lord wants his church to be ready for persecutionSources quoted or possibly referenced besides the Bible:Erickson, Millard. Introducing Christian Doctrine 2nd Ed.Biblehub.com. "Helps Word Studies." https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm2024-04-1810 minBe ReadyBreak and Encouragemento This month we are taking a kind of break from episodes as usual.· Nonetheless, let us continue to abide in Christ through living in His Word and following His wayso Let us minister to Him in praise and worshipo Let us obey his command to make disciples as we go into all the worldo Let us meditate on His Word day and nighto Let us draw near to Him in prayer and fellowship§ And He promises us:· “Draw near to Me and I will draw near to you...2024-03-1700 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--Growing Up in Our Salvation and Living as PriestsPassage: 2 Peter 1:22-2:5Questions or Comments? Find me on Whats App: 715-896-3056References:https://biblehub.com/greek/3824.htmZodhiates, Spiros. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Zodhiates, Spiros, TH.D. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Chattanooga: AMG Publishers 1992.2024-02-0616 minBe ReadyNew Year's ChallengeA new year is just changing numbers on a calendar, right?For us a humans, a new year is a good time to seek the LORD for fresh direction and vision. In this episode, I challenge you with ways to seek the LORD in 2024 while giving you examples from my own life. 2024-01-0711 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--Holiness and the Fear of the LORDKey Scriptures:Main Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-22Supporting Verses:“The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil . . .” (Pr. 8:13 ESV).“But the LORD of hosts, him you shall regard as holy; let him be your fear, and let him be your dread” (Isaiah 8:13, NRSV)."What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, 'I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore go out from...2023-12-1219 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--1 Peter 1:1-9Key Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-9Select Cross References: Hebrews 9:18-22; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Philippians 2:12bEmail for questions/comments: jmmrunningtherace@gmail.comReferences:o Biblehub.com. https://biblehub.com/greek/1588.htm o Biblehub.com. https://biblehub.com/greek/1656.htmo HELPS Word Studies. Discovery Bible: 2021.o Strong, James. Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2009.o Zodhiates, Spiros. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Zodhiates, Spiros, TH.D. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Chattanooga: AMG Publishers 1992.2023-11-0418 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--Life of PeterA brief look at the life of Peter and something we can learn for our lives following Christ.Matthew chapter 16Acts chapters 1-42023-10-0109 minBe ReadyQuestions, Concerns, Comments . . .I would love to hear from you! Contact me with your questions, concerns, comments prayer requests and more!My email address is jmmrunningtherace@gmail.comMy What's App number is 715-896-30562023-09-0301 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--The Context of Scripture and Knowing JesusAccurately interpreting the Bible helps us know Jesus better. In this episode, we look at Luke 19:10 from by considering the context in the following areas:o Historical o Culturalo Literary § Genre: history, poetry, letter, § Writer § Original Audience § Purposeo Textual § Sentences, paragraph, surrounding chapters and moreo Linguistic § Word studies, cross references, grammar and more2023-08-0213 minBe ReadyDiscipleship--The Cost and ListeningKey Scriptures:John 17:16-18Luke 14:25-33Matthew 21:16 where Jesus quotes Psalm 8:2Luke 19:10 connected to Ezekiel 342023-07-0115 minBe ReadyFirst Century Discipleship Scriptures to follow along: John 8:31Luke 14:26o They were committed! Devoted their time to observing and listening to the teacher Understanding Scripture Practicing Scripture--become like their rabbi Matthew 10:24-25, Luke 6:40 Note progression from Mark 3-13-19 to John 13:13-15Source of material: Ray Vander Laan. https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim2023-05-3118 minBe ReadyNew Series Coming!We are starting a new series next month! Listen for details . . .2023-04-2802 minBe ReadyThe Power of Grace Part 2Grace Qualifies“For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me wat not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me” (1 Cor. 15:9-10).God’s grace is the means by which we become who we are in ChristGod’s grace empowers us to work hard“To me...2023-02-2613 min
Be ReadyA New Year's ResolutionMain Idea: Luke 9:23-24See also:In Luke 5:5-11, Peter, James and John left the boat; they left everything behind to follow their Lord and Savior. What is Jesus worth to you? What are you willing to give up and leave behind?2023-01-2909 minBe ReadyThe Power of Grace (Part 1)Dear friends,This episode is exciting! We are talking about how powerful God's grace is! Here are the Scripture references in this podcast so you can either follow along or study on your own:Jesus Christ, the One who gives grace: John 1:14-18 Exodus 34:6.His grace saves: Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 15:11, Acts 11:20b-23.His grace sanctifies and empowers us: Acts 13:43b, Ephesians 5:25b-27, Galatians 3:2b-6, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Cor. 6:11, Philippians 4:13, John 15:5, Hebrews 10:14, James 4:6b-10, 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 1:9, 2 Peter 3:18.Work Cited:Greek and Hebrew definitions of grace taken from:2022-11-2722 min
Be ReadyThe Lord's Prayer PatternWhat comes to your mind when you think of prayer? Often we have misconceptions that we picked up from culture or the way we were raised that keep us from knowing our awesome Father God in a real and vibrant way. He created us to relate to Him personally as a Father with His kids. This is the foundation for all other kinds of prayer! In this episode, we explore the Lord's Prayer in a fresh way that replaces "rigid religion" with relationship!2022-10-2621 min
Be ReadyLord, Teach Us to Pray"Lord, teach us to pray." This is what one of Jesus' original disciples asked Him once when the Lord had just finished praying. What is prayer? Do we need to use special words? Where do we even start?Join us as we look at these questions and more as we explore Jesus' teaching on prayer in Luke 11:1-13!2022-09-0714 min
Be ReadyReceiving the Father's Love"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" (1 John 3:1, NIV).2022-08-1713 min
Be ReadyBorn Again . . . Now What? "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12, ESV)."For our struggle is not against flesh and blood . . . " (Ephesians 6:12, NIV),2022-07-2703 minBe ReadySpiritually Coming Alive!"Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God'” (John 3:3).Coming alive by the Spirit of God (being born again) is vital to being ready for eternity!2022-06-1820 minBe Ready"Being Born Again" Podcast Almost Ready!Dear Friends and Listeners,"Being Born Again" was scheduled to be released today, June 12th. It is recorded with pending edits, so please be looking for its release this week!2022-06-1300 min
Be ReadyAre You Ready?Are you ready for the future? There are many things in life to prepare for: college, gameday, a career, marriage, having a family, owning a home, retirement. Preparing for these endeavors is part of life’s journey; Though I have worked to prepare myself for many of them, even more, I am in the process of preparing myself for an even greater event than getting married or owning my own home, as great as things are. I am preparing to meet the King who is coming back someday for His people.Dear Listener, my name is Josiah Mo...2022-05-3004 minBe ReadyBorn Again?"Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God"--Jesus Christ (quoted from John 3:3, ESV)2022-05-2300 min
Be ReadyCome, All Who Are Thirsty!"Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come buy and eat! Come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food . . . hear, that your soul may live" (Isaiah 55:1-3a, ESV).2022-05-1402 min