20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 17)
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0:00 Introduction
1. 1:56 When reading and studying the Bible, when is a good time to refer to a second translation to clarify what I’m reading?
2. 5:22 How do we reach a fellow believer who is not only believing in the lies but siding with them in the MSM when it comes to politics (i.e. Trump) or about any conservative viewpoint?
3. 9:11 How can we look at Psalm 37: 4 without falling into a WOF trap?
4. 15:27 Can a Christian work in the CIA, NSA, etc. when lying and deception is part of the job? You lie to enemies, other times you lie to your family, ex: saying you work for State dept. to maintain cover.
5. 20:47 Over the past year, my wife has gained a lot of weight. She’s been wanting to have more intimacy, but lately I don’t feel any sexual desire or lust toward her. Is sexual deprivation toward a spouse a sin?
6. 27:28 Mike, any comments for Christians? US Congress convened in the name of the Hindu god Brahma, and all the other monotheistic Gods called by other names. Then they said, Amen, Awoman… Idolatry?
7. 30:50 How can my relationship with God grow even more? I have felt so many times that I am “not there yet” or as if the fire I used to have is gone and something is wrong between me and God.
8. 33:51 The Epistle of Jude cites Enoch and the Testament of Moses. How do we know this letter isn't a fabrication of sorts like from Gnostic sects, and was snuck in during the council that established the NT?
9. 36:26 Please recommend reading for marriage counseling. Christian counselors say too submissive = codependent; biblical counselors say if you're submissive enough your spouse will repent (about 1 peter 3:1).
10. 43:39 What happens to all of the people who lived and died before Jesus was born? How will they be judged and saved?
11. 46:00 I am an ex-Catholic still doing a daily Rosary. I understand the theological problems. Can you suggest a replacement daily devotional?
12. 51:46 Does Hebrews 2: 17 "like them in every respect" indicate that Jesus had the same human nature as we do in every way? If so, can we conclude that we, like him, are born with an innocent human nature?
13. 54:32 Christians are using John 16: 13 to qualify a wide variety of claims, believing that the Holy Spirit led them to particular beliefs or practices. To what extent does this apply to a Christian today?
14. 58:47 I watched the conscience video and Romans 14: 23 confuses me. My conscience is so weak at the moment that I doubt just about everything…basic things. Should I obey my anxious inklings every time?
15. 1:02:37 What are your thoughts about going to church during a pandemic?
16. 1:03:50 In Judges 20: 18, why did God appear to deceive Israel and Judah as they sought His help in bringing justice on the tribe of Benjamin? They lost 40,000 people before He actually helped them.
17. 1:10:53 If the man in the Gospel of Mark was born blind, how did he even know what trees look like? This troubles me a bit.
18. 1:12:32 Do we have extrabiblical evidence for the earthquake & darkness that took place at the time of the crucifixion?
19. 1:13:21 In the U.K., COVID-19 laws are getting stricter. As Christians, are we obligated to follow these rules even we think some of them are pointless and could put a strain on relationships?
20. 1:15:19 What are your thoughts on baptizing children? my 8-year-old has made a profession of faith that we feel is genuine. Should we wait until he is older, say 12 or 13?
21. 1:18:10 Have you reached out to Dr. Michael Brown to discuss TPT? I believe he endorsed it. I've been loving the passion project by the way!
22. 1:19:07 Are re-baptisms biblical?
23. 1:21:02 What do I do if I have to be around someone who is easily angered and I have to walk on eggshells?
24. 1:22:40 I recently started posting Christian UA-cam videos, and I have really enjoyed your second channel where you give advice for UA-cam. Do you plan on still doing that in the future?
25. 1:23:48 Why does the Holy Spirit grieve, and not the Father or Jesus?
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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 Introduction
1. 1:56 When reading and studying the Bible, when is a good time to refer to a second translation to clarify what I’m reading?
2. 5:22 How do we reach a fellow believer who is not only believing in the lies but siding with them in the MSM when it comes to politics (i.e. Trump) or about any conservative viewpoint?
3. 9:11 How can we look at Psalm 37: 4 without falling into a WOF trap?
4. 15:27 Can a Christian work in the CIA, NSA, etc. when lying and deception is part of the job? You lie to enemies, other times you lie to your family, ex: saying you work for State dept. to maintain cover.
5. 20:47 Over the past year, my wife has gained a lot of weight. She’s been wanting to have more intimacy, but lately I don’t feel any sexual desire or lust toward her. Is sexual deprivation toward a spouse a sin?
6. 27:28 Mike, any comments for Christians? US Congress convened in the name of the Hindu god Brahma, and all the other monotheistic Gods called by other names. Then they said, Amen, Awoman… Idolatry?
7. 30:50 How can my relationship with God grow even more? I have felt so many times that I am “not there yet” or as if the fire I used to have is gone and something is wrong between me and God.
8. 33:51 The Epistle of Jude cites Enoch and the Testament of Moses. How do we know this letter isn't a fabrication of sorts like from Gnostic sects, and was snuck in during the council that established the NT?
9. 36:26 Please recommend reading for marriage counseling. Christian counselors say too submissive = codependent; biblical counselors say if you're submissive enough your spouse will repent (about 1 peter 3:1).
10. 43:39 What happens to all of the people who lived and died before Jesus was born? How will they be judged and saved?
11. 46:00 I am an ex-Catholic still doing a daily Rosary. I understand the theological problems. Can you suggest a replacement daily devotional?
12. 51:46 Does Hebrews 2: 17 "like them in every respect" indicate that Jesus had the same human nature as we do in every way? If so, can we conclude that we, like him, are born with an innocent human nature?
13. 54:32 Christians are using John 16: 13 to qualify a wide variety of claims, believing that the Holy Spirit led them to particular beliefs or practices. To what extent does this apply to a Christian today?
14. 58:47 I watched the conscience video and Romans 14: 23 confuses me. My conscience is so weak at the moment that I doubt just about everything…basic things. Should I obey my anxious inklings every time?
15. 1:02:37 What are your thoughts about going to church during a pandemic?
16. 1:03:50 In Judges 20: 18, why did God appear to deceive Israel and Judah as they sought His help in bringing justice on the tribe of Benjamin? They lost 40,000 people before He actually helped them.
17. 1:10:53 If the man in the Gospel of Mark was born blind, how did he even know what trees look like? This troubles me a bit.
18. 1:12:32 Do we have extrabiblical evidence for the earthquake & darkness that took place at the time of the crucifixion?
19. 1:13:21 In the U.K., COVID-19 laws are getting stricter. As Christians, are we obligated to follow these rules even we think some of them are pointless and could put a strain on relationships?
20. 1:15:19 What are your thoughts on baptizing children? my 8-year-old has made a profession of faith that we feel is genuine. Should we wait until he is older, say 12 or 13?
21. 1:18:10 Have you reached out to Dr. Michael Brown to discuss TPT? I believe he endorsed it. I've been loving the passion project by the way!
22. 1:19:07 Are re-baptisms biblical?
23. 1:21:02 What do I do if I have to be around someone who is easily angered and I have to walk on eggshells?
24. 1:22:40 I recently started posting Christian UA-cam videos, and I have really enjoyed your second channel where you give advice for UA-cam. Do you plan on still doing that in the future?
25. 1:23:48 Why does the Holy Spirit grieve, and not the Father or Jesus?
7) 30:50 When you start to call God Papa. Important to have an ongoing dialogue with God daily through prayer-not vain repetition but heartfelt prayers, praise, gratitude and fellowship with believers. He that has an ear let them hear, H(EAR)T.
Luke 18:1
Galatians 4:6
James 4:8📖
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Psalms 50:14-15
Q:Is Ms. Sarah Zimmerman related to Mr. Hans Zimmerman?
@@mariembuenaventura1278 No.
Thanks very helpful
You will have to do a lot more explaining to get me to further read the NLT as a secondary reference. So far i have found nothing to show me the NLT is worth using.
Finally, a sober-minded, balanced, bible-based conversation.
God does not call the qualified, but qualifies the called.
God forbid you trust the Holy Spirit to teach you and not go to a cemetery. I mean Seminary.
@@keepitrealoriginal Uh I'm sorry I don't understand what your reply means😂
@@ReadingReformed a sad attempt at a joke. I am old school PK. Oh well.
I’ve kind of found this whole election business to be a blessing. I’ve completely lost faith in anyone in government. Sometimes I think something good might come from a politician but 2020 just squashed all of that. And that’s good in my opinion. I shouldn’t put faith in a politician because politicians aren’t going to bring about the kingdom. Put that faith in Jesus. Give politicians the honor they deserve but God deserves all of your faith.
Amen.
I agree. It has shown me "faith in humanity" is a religion. I'll stick with faith in God.
But in the meantime there are more stable people that could be in office and our country could be running better....and they are elected....so there is some participation involved. Or maybe you choose not to?
So true. And, not saying we can truly see anyone's heart like Jesus does, but clearly the enemy is strong at work there and the spiritual war is so evident. It opened my eyes to be more aware of that and choose to not watch or listen to certain things.. keep that spirit far from me.
@@missmelissa1605 Amen
The intro to this video is a perfect example of why I love Mike. Amidst our country's chaos, he keeps his sight on what really matters. He thinks biblically about everything.
Saved & sober for 5yrs. This situation has caused me more pain, defeat, confusion...than any other time in 5yrs. I can't even talk to anyone. I'm praying & trying
Hi there I've been sober for four years and I just got baptised two Sundays ago you're doing well I'm happy to talk if you need someone God bless
I bursted out laughing when he said: "theeere's the kitty" 🤣
PLEASE pray for my brother JACK as he has hit rock bottom healthwise and mentally . I fear for his safety by the minute ! Please pray for the easing of my current suffering too . GOD BLESS YOU ALL✝ ~ YOUR BROTHER MARK
Prayed for you both!
Prayed for you and your brother 🙏
@@mariemilycraig GOD BLESS YOU SISTER ! MUCH LOVE ~
@@Monpris0590 GOD BLESS YOU MONICA ~! GODS PEOPLE ARE GREAT !
No pit too deep for the Lord. Psalm 18.
I had a top secret clearance in the Army and usually we would just say we can't talk about it. Some people would lie but as far as I know, we never had to lie.
That beginning was so refreshing and calming and sadly the only representative I've seen/heard with that perspective on today's world and would like more of that kind of encouragement. Often.
In a self-governing society, a well-informed and involved populace is crucial
@Phelebas Mike said he doesn't pay much attention to politics
if you are trying to live a good and faithful life then I wont worry when in the past you stumbled and fell. It's how you get up and your drive to be a better father, wife, son, daughter, as well as productive member of society and grace shown to humanity.
Thank you for taking the time to answer beyond 20 questions and not being all the time dogmatic about this number nor the hour length of this program.👍
Loved the long Q&A! Sending huge 'thank you' from Czech republic, Mike!
I just gotta say, this Q&A really hit home in a lot of ways. I just got re-baptized this past Sunday, 20 years since my original dunking. Not because I thought I lost my salvation somewhere along the way but because I was only 6 years old and looking back I feel my parents were trying to rush me into the kingdom before I truly understood repentance and accepting Christ as Lord.
This also sparked a question in my mind over the age of accountability and at what cognitive level of development a child becomes capable of understanding and responding to the message of Christ. I don’t want to put a number on others but I think, at least for me, 6 was too young.
Coincidentally, I’ve also been wondering about the ethical dilemma of a spy using deceit. I think their level of deceit is categorically different because they’re not operating out of selfishness but out of a greater duty for others.
Way to go, Mike, hittin’ me with the triple whammy!
The only lonely beauty contestant is a completely perfect saying to me. The connection is beyond physical.
With regards to question five I think the husband should show some grace to his wife there are MANY reasons why people may gain weight. Issues such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome to name but a few and that’s without including medications and also many mental illnesses (which are just as serious) which can also cause fluctuations in weight. Obsessing about someone else’s weight is dangerous and it can lead to eating disorders. Additionally in a marital relationship it can be abusive, I know of women whose husbands have made them be weighed in a daily basis to check if they’ve gained a lb and would be reprimanded if they had. Clearly that is unacceptable. Christian husbands should love their wives as Christ loved the church. The husband is the head of the wife, and think about this, if you have a sore leg, for example you’ve broken it do you chop it off? Of course not! The parts of your body which are sore or less healthy you nurture and love and protect more, you may for example take time off to rest. Why should the wife be treat any differently? You shouldn’t discard her! If she is poorly or sick she should be loved more! My heart breaks for the woman involved imagine if she finds out her husband wrote in such a question! I have been praying for her. (Obviously this goes vice versa no spouse should be abusive to the other)
"If you're like me, you have a terrible time remembering the numbers..." I look over at my exhaustive concordance and chuckle sympathetically......) Yeah, that's why I have one!
Me too. But you can get an online Strong's Concordance. I use the Online Bible (search for OLB)
One thing God will tell you when you ask is, 'Sometimes it is your time to lose.'. People don't want to hear that. They don't want to hear that their failing now will be victory for someone else later. Even when you feel the need to cry out & do something, sometimes the answer is be a good person, as much as you can. The struggle is the same though. You are the one taking the hit, but you knew that when you decided to follow God (if not then, now).
If you think you need to stand up & protest peacefully, then do so. We may need to do that sooner than you think. That isn't a call to violence though or over stepping the law because you want to. The king doesn't carry the sword in vain.
That said, you might lose that fight. You go up, even if it is to your death in the name of Christ. Still, I don't recall any of those saints dieing in a blaze of glory. They died as a corrupt government treaded them down.
It always seems odd to me when someone claiming to be Christian thinks they will over throw the Romans. That isn't as you were told by Christ. It isn't what Christ came to do.
The Republican party isn't the Christian party, nor are the Democrats. We need to stand & pray. Maybe it is our time to lose. I don't want to hear that either, but neither do the saints beneath the alter. That time will come when it is appointed to. Follow God, not your heart.
If you think I am just making that up. Read Revelation. Read Romans. Read the Gospels. Jesus could have taken on Rome, but he doesn't. Paul could have defied the Roman system he knew was corrupt, but he worked within it. The saints gathered under the alter in Revelation awate the day of judgement with great desire that it be done. Still they wait & that is just fine.
No one makes it out of this world alive. Even Jesus died before rising. If God didn't avoid death, can you not accept it as it comes? I live until the Lord relieves me of that & with faith unto salvation. Bend the knee to whom you follow, but you will bend the knee. It is the choice. I choose God.
It is. Amen
A most excellent point. Had not thought of it that way. Thank you, it helps more than you know. God bless you greatly!
On the question of whether those who came before Jesus are saved, Heb 11:39-40 answers this "39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." (NIV)
Mike, in my gratitude list today I put your name and the content of your teaching. Biblical. That’s it. So thank you.
Not sure where else to write this as I’m not on social media, but just wanted to say thank you, Mike, for that day you posted on UA-cam about your bible study happening tonight, in person. My husband & our 3 young sons & I will be praying for that together today and trust that the Word will dwell richly in your midst and the Holy Spirit empower and further instruct each person gathering there. Love how it said, “look for the Dove”. So awesome. My hubby is also starting up his men’s group/Bible study this month as well, meeting in person, and so many men are responding and coming! Makes me think of that older but stellar song “What this dying world needs is a willing man of God! Who goes against the grain and works without applause... etc”. Thankful as well for your video on TPT... yikes, I must admit I fell for some of that version myself and was sorrowfully convicted listening to your discussion, in a way that led to repentance and sweeter freedom in the Lord with a deeper reverence for His living & active Word. It’s funny, even as I was reading TPT, I thought, “hmm that sounds nice, but I wouldn’t go to the effort of memorizing that.” Blessings and please know if you and your family ever make your way to the Okanagan Valley, our little guest cottage is open to you, brother (and fam!)
Your opening statements were the best thing I’ve heard all day! Thank you for reminding me of what’s important in my life and what should really be getting my attention and energy, not all the negative garbage out there. 🙏🏼💗
Hyper fears and doubts... Yes, that's me...
Thank you for talking about the conscience topic again. I also struggle with a weak conscience. Your answers are really wise and helpful!
Hi there!
Glad my question was helpful to you too! Stand strong in the Lord!! He is good. :)
Thank you so much for the encouragement at the beginning of this live! I missed the live but I'm watching the replay and I needed the reminders after hearing all the news out there!
Mike, your first two minute introduction is a glorious statement of faith. Thank you!
Awesome content. Thank you
Yes Pastor Mike, this has been very encouraging. Thank you and God Bless you.
So looking forward to hearing you and Brown discussing TPT!
God puts the desires there.
Thank you so much for the encouraging words about Whose Kingdom we really belong to!
Thank you Mike, your answer does help. I am going to continue forward with my walk with God and not give up.
Mike Winger, Great encouragement throughout all Q & A. I needed all of these reminders. Every answer was received. Glory to God... I need even more God after this (always, 🙌🏻). 😇
When you said "she took his boots off" my heart smiled, well it felt like it did. That's patience and true love.
as someone with ocd issues your answer to question 14 happened to really help a lot
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!🙏🕊🙏🏼🙏🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏼🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌈🌈🌈🌈
Really enjoyed this q&a. Very encouraging. Thank you.
Father's blessings to you and your family pastor Mike. Jesus is Lord.
While I totally agree with everything Mike said on question five, I feel like you should also talk about this with your wife, and both spouses should do their best to be desirable to each other. I'm not saying that someone should be a supermodel to keep their spouse, but you should do what you can to make their duty to fulfill your needs a joy rather than a chore. I feel like this should just be part of any loving marriage though.
Haven't yet had time to check Mike's answer but as you're seemingly giving a companion answer, I agree with your part.
The question was for the husband d and what he can do. Only we can control ourselves. And we aren't called to love each other based on what the other person does. We don't know why the wife gained weight but probably the startin point for the husband is to love her. Maybe she's depressed, maybe her hormones have changed due to a health concern, maybe she's a new mom neglecting herself because she hasn't figured out yet how to care for herself while caring for someone who is fully dependant. I think Mike took the right road of not commenting on what you have commented here.
If the question was "are we required to stay attractive to the other person" Maybe there would be a place for what you're talking about. But mikes answer was well-rounded, for the question asked.
Another ace video 👍. Thanks for this.
Thank you!😇
Thanks for these!
Ooh that comparison with David and Saul is sooooo good! Thank you!
Thanks for answering my question mike! I really apricate all that you do!
@Logan Maddox
There are several channels I can recommend. Here’s a list of my top 10 channels:
1. Jon Jorgenson
2. Allen Parr the Beat
3. DLM Christian Life
4. Calvary Chapel
a. Skip Heitzig
b. South Denver
c. Chino Hills
5. Max Lucado
6. Ask the Pastor
7. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper
8. Desiring God
@@doraashby thanks for sharing :)
@@LoganMaddoxfilms
Your welcome. These channels have helped me understand what it truly means to be a Christian and how to apply scripture to my life.
Each channel has a different way of teaching the Bible. Teachings vary in length (short or long) and content (topical or verse-by-verse).
19:42 I used to be a Private Investigator in Canada and this entailed working for a church that would never have approved what we had to do to get the people charged. I actually quit the job because of that client.
thank you
Such a relief for me to know you have a problem remembering the numbers in the Bible too!!! 😁🙏🏻 thank God!!!
Great perspective from that forest scene in the Hobbit.
ahhh!!! ..as Im listening diligently to your question responses ,I'm noticing this package you have on your book shelf trying to figure what it is. Then it hits me , and I'm no longer listening to what you are saying instead I'm diving deep into my childhood trying to figure out which version of ships were in that package and of course it took me a while to find them on google and of course I had those same ships!!! You just jumped up a whole ton of points for being a Christian and liking Star Trek enough to display 20+ year old toys on your book shelf while teaching people about Christ!!! and hitting that red button and going back to try to re-watch the video without that distraction !!
The desires of our heart changes thru the indwelling of the holy spirit.
Very good point about having a rear view mirror for hearing from the Lord. Our hearts are so easily mistaken
I agree with Mike here, Blue Letter Bible is a great source and tool.
Good stuff!
Psalm 37 is my favourite psalm
I want to get baptized again. It's not because I think anything was wrong with my baptism, but because I want to experience baptism in the Jordan. I think it will be an awesome religious experience. I'm technically not getting baptized again the same way a couple who has a vow renewal is not getting married again. It's just a ceremony.
Really great podcast and answer to the romance question
Amen 🙌🏻
I just appreciate the not deterministic approach... I’m in the middle of a moving related church change and the pastor where I visited this weekend was so determinist and unresearched in his brief political comments, it let me know it wasn’t where I want to stay even you though the people were great.
On the second question - love the Lord they God with your whole heart.... So Mike is right, Jesus is our portion, He is our inheritance
My wife and I love the Lord.
To question 4, i recommend youtubing "what the early Christians thought about separation from the world". It goes into government workers in great detail.
Sarah I enjoy and learn much from listening to Pastor Mike on You Tube. I listen because I am working or exercising. Many times I use the time stamps to find a particular question to listen to and watch Mike's answer again. Has there been any discussion in time stamping when Moxie does a cameo? Ha ha. I had cats growing up and now have a dog. For one I enjoy short clips of seeing Moxie. Pastor Mike is one teacher I recommend people listen to for a clearer understanding of the text.
Moxie's appearances timestamped would be a great idea!
Its gonna be a THING!!!! (judging someone else.....realize its because I got my own issues going on.....) OHP! I got my plank eye goin' on.....gotta stop that!
Hi Pastor Mike,
Thanks for these videos. I really enjoy watching you and the gentle way in which you teach with wisdom and the heart you have for God and the gospel.
At 54:00, when you say infants are not guilty, David clearly states that we are sinful since conception in the womb Psalm 51:5. This shows me that we are guilty or sinful as a result of the Fall, as unfortunate as it is.
HOWEVER, I'd also like to point out that after David's sin with Bathsheba and God taking away his child as a consequence of his sin, scripture does indicate that David would see his child again, that he would go to his child. 2 Samuel 12:23. This might mean he would see his son with God.
It does seem to me that unborn children, or children who pass away before they reach an age of a functioning conscience, enter glory and go home to the Lord. I sure hope that is the case, and scripture does seem to show me that, although I cannot be 100% certain with my knowledge of the bible.
To the ex-Catholic at 46:00, if you would like to retain the use of your rosary but distance yourself from the invocation of Mary or the kind of rote repetition Pastor Winger mentions, use it as a way to search your heart.
1) Pray each bead for a different person in your life (or in your public awareness): family first, then close friends and work colleagues, then public officials or other people who may have been on your mind lately - particularly the people that frustrate you, whose worldviews seem antithetical to God's purposes - pray for God to save them, enlighten them, direct them to Him.
2) If you run out of people to pray for, think of places: cities, states/provinces, countries - areas where the Christian population is enduring difficulties or where the general populace is suffering and needs to hear godly missionaries preaching the light of Christ and the miracle of salvation.
3) Then, think about the troubles in your life: break them down into moments of contemplation and ask God to fill you up abundantly.
4) Finally, count your many blessings: use the beads on a rosary (or the knots of an Orthodox prayer rope) to express heartfelt thanksgiving for every rich blessing God has worked in your life.
Now, you need not pray for the same points every day, but try using your rosary as a goad to push you further in prayer. You could also mix in Psalms when you get to the larger beads, and when you complete the rosary, end with a good published devotional reading. I recommend Charles Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" to anyone who wants a reliably edifying volume from which you can frequently glean.
Please pardon my correction my friend, but you do have a sponsor. Our King the Christ is your sponsor. Love you bud, thanks for another great video.
Always rely on the teaching and leading of the Holy Spirit no matter the Bible Translation through prayer. Ask God to help you understand His word especially if it’s difficult to understand.
1 Corinthians 2:13-16🕊
John 14:26
John 16:13
Proverbs 3:5-6 🙏
Hey Mike! I SUPER appreciate your content since years now. And after this question about depriving one's spouse I would love to know your opinion on Sheila Wray Gregoire's content. One of the things she teaches is that duty sex is harmful and essentially not of Christ. Blessings to you and your family! 😊
Prayer is one of the greatest blessing we have. Jesus gave us the right to come before the Father with full faith that He will hear us, it just seems wasted on repetitious prayer.
I think repetitious prayer takes away from the personal interaction of prayer. That moment in desperate prayer when you feel Him cover you, and the ones when you are so full of praise you can almost feel it flowing out to Him.
As to the rosery beads, they really aren't much more than a counter, maybe she can make a list of friends, family, community, she can pray for and each bead can be the person place or thing on her prayer list until that becomes as natural for her as the repetition was in the past. And she might even feel the Lord draw nearer to her. Jesus loves to hear our heart whether its breaking or blossoming...
Oh how great it would be if Mike wrote commentary for BLB!!!
31:00 - As an Apostolic Pentecostal having been filled with the Holy Spirit and buried in the Name above all names, I am not perfect but I've never felt like I'm "missing something" in God. That's not a humble brag; that's just a reality. Maybe that's what is missing here, my dear Brother Winger.
Personally, when it comes to comparing passages across translations, I refer to NKJV, ESV, CSB.
"LABOR OF LOVE"
@Mike Winger for #4: deceit- don’t forget God Himself sending a spirit to deceive King Ahab, to his very death! 1 Kings 22:19-23
Great job, as usual 👍🏻
Oh and I can’t believe that the Congressman in #6 was a pastor for nearly 40 years before this! 🤦🏻♂️
1:12:00
Actual visually impaired person here, my eyesight being poor doesn't mean my other senses are bad, traditionally, blind people have more developed senses then sighted folk.
Or at least, can more easily derive information from the other senses. The average person has exceptionally keen senses, they just lack the practice in how to use them
The comment about congress convening in the name of pagan gods- I really struggle here. I neither desire or feel that any kind of violence is what anyone should do but I find myself trying to find opportunities to speak out and stand up(perhaps too much) against these practices. This country was founded(in my opinion) as a calling from God to be an example of freedom and Liberty to the world. I feel that we are currently watching the great experiment crumble before us and it is so hard when there is nothing we can do to stop it.
I’ve spent my time building my relationship with Christ, helping my family do that same, and preparing ourselves for a storm. I try to build relationships with my community and be a good example of a Christian but boy, it is a daily struggle not to get angry and start screaming from a street corner(exaggeration). I pray for the soldiers abroad, the people of this country, and for the future of this country itself. I hope the ship can right itself. In the meantime, I’ll do what I can in my home and my community
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Philippians 4:6-7
New International Version
6 Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B) 7 And the peace of God,(C) which transcends all understanding,(D) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Thanks, sister! May God bless you! 😊
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I always enjoy Pastor Mike's teaching.
Pastor Mike (or anyone who can help)
Q: Due to illness I'm homebound and the pastor, due to Covid, is no longer coming for communion. Can I do my own communion and if so, what elements (scriptures, prayer, hymns) should I include. Many thanks.
It is simply a symbol that reminds us of Christ, you do it how it would best suit you
Peter, thank you.
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On Q"17. 1:10:53 If the man in the Gospel of Mark was born blind, how did he even know what trees look like? "
The Bible doesn't say he was born blind (contrast John 9, where he may possibly have been born without eyes and Jesus used the clay to create them.). He may have seen trees before becoming blind.
I read an interesting article suggesting that the "Second touch" was needed because the man ) had been blind for a long time and his brain had "Forgotten" how to interpret what he was seeing. This happens sometimes with people who have their sight restored through an operation.
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Concerning question 10: Perhaps William Lane Craig is right, from his book, The Only Wise God, he writes:
“is possible that God in his providence so arranged the world that those who never in fact hear the gospel are persons who would not respond if they did hear it. God brings the gospel to all those who he knows will respond to it if they hear it… No one who would respond if he heard it will be lost.”
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This is just for information
(1775) Jonathan Edwards, Submission To Rulers (‘sermon 14’)
“Upon the whole I think we may justly infer that the doctrines of passive obedience and non-resistance are not the doctrines of the Bible, and that non-resistance to the supreme powers is no more taught in the Scriptures, than non-resistance to our fellow men, and even to thieves, robbers, and those who use the most abusive violence… The truth is, and the whole spirit of Scripture sustains it, that rulers are bound to rule in the fear of God and for the good of the people; and if they do not, then in resisting them we are doing God service.”
The lying thing was interesting and very eye opening. Even when the woman sends the baby down the river to hide it from pharaoh, misleading can be good sometimes.
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Is it a sin to desire how it feels to have someone in your life even if just a friend sometimes it gets lonely. When invited to work events always alone etc
Why would that ever be a sin, my goodness
For question 17, most people don’t understand that when Jesus was healing the blind man and the blind man said he sees men as trees it’s because Jesus first opened the mans spiritual eyes. Then He opened his actual eyes. Remember there is the spiritual world and the physical world. Men are not as trees so why would the man see them as trees. It’s because he was seeing into the spiritual world. Also, this explains why Jesus rubbed his eyes twice. Would Jesus really fail at the first try? Of course not. He did it twice because it was two separate eye openings.
Thats an interesting theory.. Do men look like trees in the spiritual world?
@@hereforthecomments555 there are no men in the spiritual world. But there are angels.
Where is any of this in the passage? I consulted The Gospel of Mark by The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Two points are 1) if the man knew what trees were, he wasn't born blind, and 2) he was blind for a long time, as optical images become modified as blindness continues. Another way of phrasing the verse is "I can actually see people, but they look to me like trees-only they're walking". This one commentary isn't the sole source of truth or anything, I'm not claiming that, but you need to make sure what you're seeing is actually there.
The book of Judges could possibly fit under the genre Grimdark.
Allen Parr has aa course called Creators for Christ teaching christians about setting up and running a UA-cam channel. This would be helpful for the person who asked that question. That is of course Mike if you are okay me making this recomendation
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Ah, if I had heard these things sooner
On question 20: baptism is an act of the church, so the decision of whether to baptize the child in question should not be solely up to the parents. What does his Sunday School teacher think? What do the elders think? Certainly the parents' input is important, but it isn't their decision.
Agree completely, though, that there isn't a set numeric age.
The youngest person to undergo believers' baptism that I know of was 9 years old, and had a clear testimony. I think he went on with the Lord and started local preaching when he was 13!
I'd love to know if you've done anything on 1st Cor 7:1-5 from the nasb? That's a toe stepper most preachers like to avoid or explain away. Thanks
On re-baptism
Hebrews 6:4-6 (KJV) 4 For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame.
Would this be the answer ?
Mike can you tackle the question are we two part or 3 part being? Trichotomy or dichotomy?
Little weird to get a Muslim donation ad before this video. Especially to build some sort of temple...
So i would respecfully ad that we do need to pay attention to politics in that we need to not have our heads in the sand and think everything is okay. We need to watch out for our rights as in our rights to worship, for body autonomy, also the fact that our economy is being destroyed right now.
The answer to the famous question: “What about the people that died before Christ?” can be found in 1 Peter 3:19-20. And after reading 1 Peter 3:19-20, go read John 13:36 and you will then be able to understand John 13:36.
I have heard psalm 37.4 is actually saying that God is putting desires in your heart, kind of like how He gives us a new heart with new desires that loves righteousness when we are born again. I feel like there is a N.T. verse that corresponds, but I don't recall it rn 😅
I'd love to know the thoughts of other believers on this idea/interpretation. Is it possible? Probable? Utterly untrue? I think it's worth looking into and pondering for sure.