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Room 4216Lesson 154 : The ten Plagues Part Two : Exodus 8:20-10:20The Lord sent plagues on Egypt to show He was the only true God. Even with Egypt being destroyed before the Pharaoh’s eyes, he continued to refuse to let the people go. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-09-1624 minRoom 4216Lesson 153 : The ten plagues part one : Exodus 7-8:19Pharaoh not only did not listen to God’s demand to let his people go but doubted and defied his existence. To prove he existed and meant what he said, God sent plagues on Egypt.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-08-2820 minRoom 4216Lesson 152: The response of Pharaoh to the message of Moses: Exodus 5-6Moses took the message of the Lord to the land of Egypt. Pharaoh did not recognize or respect the Lord. In fact, Pharaoh punished the Israelites for this. Listen for the details and the Lord’s next steps.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-08-1021 minRoom 4216Lesson 151 : When the excuses run out : Exodus 4:13-31Moses ran out of excuses, but still didn’t want to do what God told him. This put Moses in trouble again. Someone intervened and rescued him. Listen and find out who this was. Also, be encouraged by how God dealt with Moses.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-07-2924 minRoom 4216Lesson 150 : Moses at the burning bush, part 2 : Exodus 3:16-4:12Through the burning bush God told Moses how he would deliver the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses didn’t want to go and gave God excuses. So, what happened next?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-07-1324 minRoom 4216Lesson 149 : Moses at the burning bush : Exodus 3:1-15While tending sheep Moses saw a burning bush. But it did not burn up! Then it talked! What took place then connects with us now. Listen and be encouraged.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-06-2824 minRoom 4216Lesson 148 : Moses as a youth : Exodus 2:11-25Moses had a mixed past. Was he Hebrew or Egyptian? As he made life decisions it brought him trouble but also created good. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-06-0724 minRoom 4216Lesson 147 : The book of Exodus : Exodus 1-2:10Slavery, bondage, brutality, the people of God experienced all these things in Egypt. God would deliver them, and show through this how he would deliver us today from Slavery, bondage and brutality of sin.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-05-2224 minRoom 4216Lesson 146 : Outside and In : Luke 11:37-54When Jesus did not do the ceremonial hand washing prior to a meal, a Pharisee questioned his inaction. Jesus used this opportunity to turn things outside in. These words of Jesus can be of great help for us today.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-05-1224 minRoom 4216Lesson 145 : A picture blind people can see : Luke 11:33-36Jesus spoke about the eye of the body being a lamp or light to the soul. What might this mean? Don’t you wish Jesus spoke clearly to us who are blind? Well he did. Listen and be affirmed.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-04-2224 minRoom 4216Lesson 144 : The secondary fears brought about by the corona virus : Hebrews 13:5The corona virus has brought about many changes and many more fears besides our own death. Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-04-1124 minRoom 4216Lesson 143 : Contagious diseases in the Old Testament : 2 Samuel 24In the Bible God delivered diseases and plagues to warn or punish. After Jesus’ death and resurrection is there any evidence of this? How should we view the corona virus of today? Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-03-2624 minRoom 4216Lesson 142 : Sign of the times : Luke 11: 29-32Many were impressed by the healings Jesus did and marveled at the teachings he shared. Some however questioned it all. They wanted proof or a sign to verify he was from God. So what did Jesus say? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-03-1124 minRoom 4216Lesson 141 : How does he do it? : Luke 11: 14-28Jesus had done miracles, healings and truthful common sense teachings. In response, the people were trying to give definition to the facts without the presence of God. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-2323 minRoom 4216Lesson 140 : The close is as the beginning : Luke 11:1-13The Lord’s Prayer closes with a threefold praise of God. In a special way, this is how the prayer began. It is fitting and good that our prayers make a full circle.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-1720 minRoom 4216Lesson 139 : Faith in the face of evil : Luke 11:1-13The Lord’s Prayer ends with “deliver us from evil”. When we pray this do we understand for what we are praying? And when evil comes, what do we make of it? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-0819 minRoom 4216Lesson 138 : Temptations all around us : Luke 11:1-13People who are blind understand being led. They take an arm and follow. In the Lord’s Prayer we ask god to lead us not into temptation. So how is God as a leader? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-01-3021 minRoom 4216Lesson 137 : One of the hardest things in life : Luke 11:1-13When we are hurt; when we are tricked by someone we trusted; when our family or friend is taken advantage of; our first reaction is usually to strike back, or take revenge. Yet God said we should forgive those who sin against us. How is this possible and why should we?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-01-1822 minRoom 4216Lesson 136 : We all have stuff : Luke 11:1-13In the Lord’s Prayer we say “Give us this day our daily bread”. That sounds like the bare minimum. What if I want more than that? What if I already have more than that, what then?? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-1923 minRoom 4216Lesson 135 : Whose will will you do : Luke 11:1-13In the Lord’s Prayer we say “Thy will be done”. So what does this mean, and do we mean what we pray? Today’s lesson provides some insight and encouragement.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-0824 minRoom 4216Lesson 134 : What is the kingdom of God : Luke 11:1-13In our modern society we do not have a firsthand experience of a kingdom. So what are we praying for when we ask that God’s kingdom come? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-0123 minRoom 4216Lesson 133 : Does God really answer prayer : Luke 11:1-13If God is our father and we are his children, why doesn’t he answer all of our prayers? In fact, because we are his children and he is our father, he chooses to not answer all our prayers. Listen to unravel and understand this mystery.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-11-1924 minRoom 4216Lesson 132 : Who listens when we pray : Luke 11:1-13We talk about prayer a lot. In fact studies have shown that most people pray at some time or another. When you pray, to whom are you praying? What is God like?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-11-0824 minRoom 4216Lesson 131 : Service is not so obvious : Luke 10:25-42In today’s lesson we hear two different stories about service. We find out however, that the stories are not just about serving people but speak about the kingdom of God.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-10-2428 minRoom 4216Lesson 130 : The Message Moves Forward : Luke 10:1-24Jesus gave marching orders to the 72 and then sent them into villages ahead of him. Their message met with good results. What happened for those who did not accept the message? Listen and find out.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-09-2229 minRoom 4216Lesson 129 : From the mountain tops to the valley depths : Luke 9:38-62We speak of mountain top experiences as super, wonderful and beyond belief. We speak of valleys as those times of discouragement despair and frustration. Today’s lesson moves from the mountain tops to the valley bottoms of life and faith.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-09-0729 minRoom 4216Lesson 128 : The rally cry of the king : Luke 9:10-37Years ago just before a battle the king would speak and motivate the troops. In today’s lesson Jesus gave a rally cry but it was different than one would expect.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-08-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 127 : Sent to speak the Word of God: Luke 9:1-9We heard in the last lesson, how Jesus word had power and authority. In today’s lesson, Jesus sends out before him the 12 disciples to speak the Word of god. “Who is this Jesus?” people are now asking. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-08-0427 minRoom 4216Lesson 126 : The Word of God is greater : Luke 8:22-56In today’s lesson we hear how the Word of god controls a storm, demons, a woman’s bleeding and a dead girl. We also will learn how this impacts our lives today. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-07-2635 minRoom 4216Lesson 125 : Teaching about the Word of God : Luke 8:4-21As humans we use words all the day long: good words, bad words, nonsensical words. By definition God is almighty. It follows then, that the words of God when spoken control the universe. Today we read and study some of what the Word of God is doing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-07-0822 minRoom 4216Lesson 124 : The Gospel is universal : Luke 7:18-8:3One of the people groups pushed aside by society in Bible times were women. In today’s study we read how Jesus accepted and used women in his ministry. Jesus accepts and uses us too.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-06-2429 minRoom 4216Lesson 123 : Words move into action : Luke 6:43-7:17Jesus finished the sermon on the plain by noting the inner heart is more important to God than the outward actions of people. Jesus then demonstrated through his actions that he love people; even those pushed aside by society. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-06-1127 minRoom 4216Lesson 122 : The sermon on the plain : Luke 6:15-42Hyperbole makes exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally. This is what some believe Jesus was doing when teaching the crowd. But then Jesus pointed out this is what God the Father does all the time. So where does that leave us? Listen and find out.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-2929 minRoom 4216Lesson 121 : The apostles Philip and Bartholomew : Luke 6:14The story of these two men is similar and yet different. They both loved Jesus and were led by him. The path of life took each man in different directions with different situations. Both men can inspire us today to follow Jesus.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-1928 minRoom 4216Lesson 120 : The apostles Thomas and Matthew : Luke 6:14Doubting Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; each of these men had a reputation added to their name. Once Jesus touched their lives however, these reputations dropped away. Listen and find out what God did with them and through them. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-0128 minRoom 4216Lesson 119 : The apostle Judas : Luke 6:14Most know Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. Do you know the possible reasons why he might have? Do you know why 30 pieces of silver was the cost? Listen to find out these answers and more.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-04-1723 minRoom 4216Lesson 118 : The apostle John : Luke 6:14The Apostle John was called the beloved, a son of thunder, but also the son of Mary. Not only was this the longest living apostle, but also the most contrasting and colorful one as well. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did preparing it for you.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-04-0825 minRoom 4216Lesson 117 : The apostles Simon and Jude : Luke 6:14Before Simon and Jude were apostles, they were part of an extreme militaristic group. Once they met Jesus, Simon and Jude remained full of zeal but no longer to overthrow the government. Listen to learn what they did for the Lord.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-2526 minRoom 4216Lesson 116 : The apostles Peter, Andrew, James and James : Luke 6:14We finish our look at Peter and then consider three more apostles; Andrew James the lesser and James the greater These are four different people with four different personalities. Even so they all served Jesus with their different gifts.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-1529 minRoom 4216Lesson 115 : The apostle Peter : Luke 6:14Jesus chose 12 men from the disciples to be apostles. So who is Peter? What did he do? How does his life help my life?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-0627 minRoom 4216Lesson 114 : Over thinking the topic : Luke 6:1-16Jesus ministry was not just about miracles and healings. In fact these point to and supported his teachings. Today’s teaching reminds us not to institutionalize religion. When we do we forget the real point of religion; to know God and to have eternal life.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-02-2027 minRoom 4216Lesson 113 : Considering all sides of baptism : Luke 3:21At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry he was baptized. At the end of Jesus’ ministry he commanded his followers to baptize those who became his disciples or followers. So what is baptism. How, when, where, why and who should be baptized? Today’s lesson considers all sides of these questions.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-02-0829 minRoom 4216Lesson 112 : Childhood into adulthood : Luke 2:42-3:38It is those amazing or surprising events that are remembered and recorded. Every day things often go unnoticed. So it was with Jesus. Today’s lesson looks at when he was 12 years old and the beginning of his ministry. And yes there are some amazing and surprising things about these events.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-01-2227 minRoom 4216Lesson 111 : What comes after Christmas : Luke 2:21-42The spiritual world announced the birth of Jesus as savior by the angels speaking to shepherds. Did you know that there were three earthly events that also pointed to and proclaimed Jesus as the savior? Today’s lesson looks at these.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-01-1022 minRoom 4216Lesson 110 : Christmas holiday and traditions : Luke 2:10-11The savior is born in Bethlehem. This is the Christmas story. People and cultures celebrate this in many different ways. We asked you, the listener, from all around the country, to share your traditions of Christmas. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-12-2330 minRoom 4216Lesson 109 : Old verses new : Luke 5:27-39Old cars, old furniture, old coins, are desired and liked by collectors. New phones, new clothes, new songs, are preferred and looked for by most people. Old verses new; a contrast of things. But how about when it comes to how we are saved; the old or the new way? This is the clash in our Gospel lesson. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-12-1223 minRoom 4216Lesson 108 : It's not the miracle I want : Luke 5:1-26In the Bible stories we read today, Jesus did several miraculous things. It did not please all the people then. Certainly this does connect to us today when God does things with which we do not agree. We invite you to listen and consider. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-2928 minRoom 4216Lesson 107 : Face to face with the dark side : Luke 4:31-44People were not always pleased with Jesus as he threatened their comfortable lives. So who did he please? In today’s lesson we read about Jesus coming face to face with the demons and the dark world. Yes he won the showdown, but what about today? Are demons ever confused with mental illness? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-1829 minRoom 4216Lesson 106 : More than a local wonder : Luke 4:14-30In today’s lesson we read about Jesus coming home. The town’s people knew Jesus and his family. They saw him grow up. More than likely, they were proud of this local boy. This homecoming didn’t turn out very well. Join us and learn why and how it also benefited you. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-0925 minRoom 4216Lesson 105 : Who is Luke anyway : Luke 1:1-4Do we know much about Luke, the writer of the Gospel? And if we do, does this help us understand better what he was writing? And why did he write this book anyway?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-2823 minRoom 4216Lesson 104 : Listener questions about The great commission : Luke 5:27-32Listeners sent in letters with challenging questions about the great commission. “With the declining state of churches why would we want to invite people to come?” Today’s lesson discusses this question and other listener questions. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-1628 minRoom 4216Lesson 103 : The great commission : Matthew 28:19-21Jesus gave his followers “The great commission”. A commission is a command to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts with the authority and power to do so. Today’s lesson discusses this command and why it was given. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-0232 minRoom 4216Lesson 102 : Looking back it makes sense : Genesis 45-50Joseph’s actions as governor in Egypt were planned out with a purpose. Today we learn what this plan was. We also learn that our lives are one part of God’s larger plan and purpose.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-09-0727 minRoom 4216Lesson 101 : Hunger for food revenge or something else : Genesis 42-44Hunger drives people to do things they really don’t want to do. The quest for food becomes consuming. Today we read about Joseph who came to power and is consumed with something; but what?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-08-2024 minRoom 4216Lesson 100 : Dreams do come true : Genesis 40-41Today’s lesson is more than “poor boy makes it good”. It is true that Joseph went from prison to the palace. Yet there is much more. Listen to learn how the story relates to you.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-08-1326 minRoom 4216Lesson 99 : Life’s compass : Genesis 37-39Hardship and suffering is part of life. Whether rich or poor, young or old, knowledgeable or simple, morally good or bad, difficulties will come. If this is the case with what are we left?Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-08-0729 minRoom 4216Lesson 98 : The children of Jacob have not learned : Genesis 34-38In the midst of many sinful people we have read how Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had faith in God. We have also read how sinful people impacted them to do sin as well. In today’s lesson we hear about Jacob’s children. It starts out bad but we shall learn how God brings good out of the bad.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-07-2830 minRoom 4216Lesson 97 : Does God really exist : Hebrews 1:1-2How do we know there is a God? We can’t know him through our five senses can we? If not how then? Today’s show walks us through how we know there is a God along with why there is evil in our world.Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-07-1627 minRoom 4216Lesson 96 : The three great battles of Jacob : Genesis 32-33When a person reads the Bible it is sometimes hard to figure out just what is happening. Is it just a moral story? Is it a story of good over bad? Is there a difference between the earthly and spiritual story? Today’s lesson helps us to understand just a bit more about the Bible and God’s story in our lives. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-07-0431 minRoom 4216Lesson 95 : The trickster is tricked for the last time : Genesis 31Jacob before he left home was deceptive and a trickster. He learned to be honest. And when someone kept tricking him, Jacob decided to ... well listen and find out what happened. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-06-1228 minRoom 4216Lesson 94 : A tale of two sisters : Genesis 29-30The brothers, Esau and Jacob, had their problems. It was their sinning against each other that found Jacob leaving home to save his life. Today we hear about two sisters whose envy created many problems as well. And God loved them all.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-2830 minRoom 4216Lesson 93 : Ah for the good old days : Genesis 28-29Once in a while you may hear someone longing for the good old days. In their mind things were better back then, than they are now. Today’s Bible lesson teaches us that the old days were not always good; for families or people. In fact the only way the day is good is when God is present throughout.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-1832 minRoom 4216Lesson 92 : Scheming is a recipe for disaster : Genesis 27-28Most people have heard the phrase; “The end does not justify the means”. When a person experiences this first hand, it becomes more than a statement. It becomes real.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-0724 minRoom 4216Lesson 91 : Isaac in conflict making choices : Genesis 26Like it or not, life is full of conflict. Because of this we make choices. Can we learn from Isaac how to make good choices; God pleasing choices? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-2727 minRoom 4216Lesson 90 : Finding a mate the Biblical way : Genesis 23-25Would you marry someone sight unseen; hearing unheard? Probably not. In today’s lesson we hear that this happened. And yet more went into this marriage than that; a lot more. Join us to hear about the how and why. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 89 : When the facts are learned : John 20:1-18, Luke 24:13-35The Empty tomb is the first fact placed in evidence. The day’s events provide many more facts and a few surprises. Consider and see. Please join us. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-1026 minRoom 4216Lesson 88 : The tomb is empty. What can this mean? : Luke 24:1-12It is a historical accepted fact that the tomb was empty and Jesus was not found there. What actually took place that first Easter morning? Did he really die and rise again? If so, how does this impact my life today? Join us and enjoy. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-0129 minRoom 4216Lesson 87 : Abraham the father of faith : Genesis 21-22Abraham is spoken of as the father of faith. Today’s lesson goes into the reasons why as well as to challenge our faith, as God’s children. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-1918 minRoom 4216Lesson 86 : Odds and ends - digging deeper : Genesis 16-19A baby boy, circumcision, a prayer, sleeping in the city square, being blinded and a pillar of salt; these are the items discussed in today's lesson and connected to the story of Abraham. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-1236 minRoom 4216Lesson 85 : The blessings received : Genesis 13-21We read that God gave Abram a six fold blessing. In today's lesson we read that Abram and his wife doubted the blessings would ever happen. God, however, did not waver. And so Abram became Abraham, a father, and so much more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-0525 minRoom 4216Lesson 84 : Home is where the heart is : Genesis 12When on a trip, there usually comes a point when most people can't wait to go home. There is comfort in the familiar. Perhaps this is why we do and say bad things instinctively, because there is comfort in the familiar. There is a connection between the heart, home, instinct and the familiar. Listen to the podcast to find out what.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-02-1530 minRoom 4216Lesson 83 : Many languages : Genesis 10-11Being in a group that speaks an unfamiliar language can be amazing or frightening. It is at this point one realizes that communication is part of being human. Communication brings about cooperation and achievement. So what language is God's primary language? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-02-0425 minRoom 4216Lesson 82 : A really big thing : Genesis 9:18-29God sent the flood to destroy the evil that man had created. The flood was a really big thing. Noah and his family came out of the ark and started the world anew, or did they. Another really big thing took place.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-2826 minRoom 4216Lesson 81 : All ashore that are going ashore : Genesis 9The flood waters went down and the ark came to rest. All came out and what did they find? And there was a rainbow. What’s up with that? Finally, there is a connection to us today, centuries later. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 80 : Keeping hope afloat : Genesis 7 and 8Flood waters came. The world was destroyed. Those in the ark were saved. There is more to this narrative than that. It speaks to us today. It speaks to us when we feel we have no control in our life. Listen and find out. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-0821 minRoom 4216Lesson 79 : Celebrations mean guests and gifts : Luke 2:8-20 and Matthew 2:1-12At birthday parties, there are guests and gifts. True as this is today, so it was 2,000 years ago at Jesus’ birth. True as this was 2,000 years ago, so it is today as we bring gifts to celebrate our God coming to save us. But what can a blind person give God? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-2730 minRoom 4216Lesson 78 : Bringing the Christmas Story to life : Luke 1-2:7More than likely you have heard or read the Christmas story. But it’s not a story! It’s about real people with hurts and struggles just like you. Just as it gave meaning and purpose to their lives back then, it can do the same for you. Listen and find out more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-2130 minRoom 4216Lesson 77: A flood and a way to be saved : Genesis 6:8-22The flood story is found in every culture and people group. But could it really have happened? Could a giant boat, an ark really be constructed to hold people and animals? Today’s lesson looks at the feasibility and practicality of such a thing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-1130 minRoom 4216Lesson 76 : More than a list of names : Genesis 5-6:8Genealogies and giants; that’s what today’s lesson is all about. There is importance behind the names. Yes, giant people existed and had sinful hearts like the rest of mankind. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-0430 minRoom 4216Lesson 75 : Rest for the restless : Genesis 4Chapter 4 of the book of Genesis is rough as we read about the results of sin in the lives of Cane and his children. Sin has entered the world and taken root in the heart of mankind. Yet in the midst of all the sin comes rest for the restless.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-11-2830 minRoom 4216Lesson 74 : On second thought, many questions : Genesis 3The Garden of Eden is the story of how sin entered the world. Some of the things mentioned can be surprising, confusing and raise questions. Today’s lesson deals with these hard questions as well as the significance behind the words and images of this Garden story. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-11-0627 minRoom 4216Lesson 73 : Amidst the beauty comes pain : Genesis 3It doesn’t take much to identify or experience hurt and pain in our lives. Today’s lesson takes a look at its origin as well as how to deal with it. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-2930 minRoom 4216Lesson 72 : Another look, more surprises : Genesis 2:5-25Today’s lesson gives us another look at creation. This time God’s work is viewed from mans' point of view. This brings out the value as well as the challenges of the human race made up of male and female. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-2222 minRoom 4216Lesson 71 : Saving the best for last : Genesis 1:20-31In the first four days of creation God brought the physical world into existence and gave it form. On the following two days of creation he brought living, breathing things into existence to fill this new world. And you should see what God created on the seventh day! So come and listen! Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-1621 minRoom 4216Lesson 70 : Making something from nothing : Genesis 1:1-19A book has a first page. A race has a starting line. A vacation begins somewhere. A human is born. Everything seems to have a beginning, including the universe. So what does the first page of God’s book say about this? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-0825 minRoom 4216Lesson 69 : More than words and a story : 2 Tim 3:14-17The Bible is a pretty big book, with lots of words and a story. We believe they are God’s words and Gods story. And how can we be sure? Listen and find out.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-09-1927 minRoom 4216Lesson 68 : Words to live by : Jude 14-25Jude concludes his letter with a wonderful blessing. Just prior to this he also gives some simple, very simple but important direction to our lives. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-09-0827 minRoom 4216Lesson 66 : Contender or pretender : Jude 8-10Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What does this all entail? Some in his day were pretenders. How do you spot them? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-08-2431 minRoom 4216Lesson 67 : What makes God happy and angry : Jude 11-13Jude relates the lives of three Old Testament people that we might understand what sin can do. He then uses earthly examples to demonstrate sin’s worthlessness. Yet in the midst of all this God remains merciful.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-08-2429 minRoom 4216Lesson 65 : Hold on for your life : Jude 1-7After introducing himself Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What is this faith and why is it so important to fight for it?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-07-2525 minRoom 4216Lesson 64 : Learning the land by using your hand : Obadiah 15-21It’s hard enough getting around in your own city and state. Learning where cities are elsewhere is really hard. And why are all these cities mentioned anyway? Today’s lesson covers this and a deadly drink. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-07-1030 minRoom 4216Lesson 63 : The back side of revenge : Obadiah 8-14Most people know that taking revenge is wrong. Just because we are hurt or harmed is not a reason to strike back. The book of Obadiah talks about the back side of revenge. God likes it even less.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-07-0218 minRoom 4216Lesson 62 : The wing of an eagle : Obadiah 1-7The book of Obadiah was written during one of the darkest days that God’s people experienced. Not only were they being dragged away as slaves by the mighty enemy but their blood kin were laughing at them and adding to their misery. Is there hope? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-06-2328 minRoom 4216Lesson 60 : Hard to be joyful when arguing : Philippians 4:1-9Christians know they are to be joyful. The Lord has done so many good things for us. Yet, can you, when arguing with someone? Paul gives us several ways to adjust our attitude from combative to contentment with joy.Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017 2017-05-2826 minRoom 4216Lesson 59 : On your mark, get set : Philippians 3:12-21Running a race can be difficult and challenging. It takes physical effort and mental discipline. To win the race, even more is involved. Life is like a race and in today’s lesson the Bible reading talks about these other things. Join us for this life-training. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-05-2128 minRoom 4216Lesson 58 : Rags to Riches : Philippians 3:4-11We like stories where a person’s situation changes from extreme poverty to great wealth. It’s even better when it happens all at once. It’s the best when it happens to us! In today’s lesson we learn this type of story is not just for dreams and fairy tales. And we do live happily ever after.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-05-1130 minRoom 4216Lesson 57 : Worship is more than you may think : Philippians 3:3Paul mentioned worship. People in the Old Testament did worship, but is it the same as New Testament worship for Christians? Today’s lesson helps us Christians in the 21st century look at worship.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-04-3030 minRoom 4216Lesson 56 : Old Habits die hard : Philippians 3:1-3Whether sports or a job that requires repetitive action, it is hard to break or change bad or poor habits. The same can be said about actions toward God. Paul uncovers some of these in today’s lesson. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-04-2523 minRoom 4216Lesson 54 : Twinkle twinkle little star : Philippians 2:12-19It’s easy to do bad and hard to do good. Even with this said, it can be even harder to view this in action. Paul helps us by pointing to the stars. The stars don’t tell the future, but instead illuminate the present.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-04-0227 minRoom 4216Room 4216 Lesson 52 : The cross shows up again : Philippians 2:1-4“Love your neighbor as yourself”. These words are found in the Old and New Testament. So is it any easier to do today than it was centuries ago?Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017 2017-03-2027 min