A rabbi walks through the streets of Jerusalem. As he walks to the feast, all the men and women stare and call on him: "Rabbi! Rabbi!" As he gets there, he continues to the uppermost room. Everyone stares, everyone says: "Rabbi! You are here!" And he loves to be called Rabbi. Jesus saw this over and over again, these men knew and taught the word and were highly respected. Now there's nothing wrong with respect, but they loved to be called "master", "teacher", "esteemed one", "mighty one". They l...
Mar 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 171
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Mar 15, 2019•11 min•Ep. 169
God has called us to spread the truth He has revealed to us. But sometimes it's hard, sometimes people don't listen, and sometimes it feels like it's all in vain and we'll never be "skilled enough" to see many come to Christ. But Jesus told a parable to His disciples that showed them that similar to how we water & plant a tree, yet aren't the ones to actually make it grow, we are called to plant and water seeds in people, yet it is God who ultimately brings the increase. This means it's not ...
Mar 15, 2019•18 min•Ep. 170
This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen. Get the full book in CD or download at: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com
Mar 15, 2019•18 min•Ep. 168
This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen. Get the full book in CD or download at: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com
Mar 15, 2019•16 min•Ep. 167
HOW TO ENTER COMPETITION: (1) Share the audiobook announcement video on Facebook or Twitter (2) Comment the reason the audiobook will bless you/a friend in the YouTube video comment section GET THE BOOK: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com/ LINK TO SAMPLE AUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Oii2agudQ&list=PLGPWv0TEfUP9T5fwVPUpW4xQ7VfN966uY The Reigniting Spirit & Truth book has sold thousands of copies of which I'm incredibly humbled by - all glory to God! The audiobook version of the b...
Mar 15, 2019•3 min•Ep. 166
Why does Africa struggle? While each country has its problems, few have the developmental problems the giant African continent faces. Africa is one of the richest continents in the world in precious metals and other resources - it has everything it needs to prosper - but why are large portions of this continent so often left behind in poverty, crime, war, corruption, racism and many other evils? As with all things in life, the root reason is spiritual; and here is why Africa is still struggling.
Mar 08, 2019•7 min•Ep. 164
To marry, and whom we marry is the biggest decision in life next to deciding to follow Christ. Yet often this decision is rushed into by people who aren't both completely "sold out" to God. The marriage will seem fine at first, but soon things start crumbling. We then throw our hands to God and ask "why", yet we married someone who never truly died to themselves. Marriage is supposed to have a primary purpose of glorifying God. It's not primarily about you, your spouse, house or kids. It's suppo...
Feb 27, 2019•12 min•Ep. 163
After multiplying the bread and fishes, Yeshua says something controversial: That Moses did NOT give them the bread from heaven, but rather it is the Father who brings forth bread from Heaven. This teaching was so controversial that much of the crowds left His audience. It can become so easy for us to get fixated on the bread that God gives to temporarily satisfy, that we miss what the bread is actually pointing to. These people were dependent on the manna from Moses to save them, yet Yeshua sai...
Feb 20, 2019•20 min•Ep. 162
Haven't you heard? The end of the world is approaching yet again. As we enter the new year, the Internet is rumoured with signs of the end. But what does the Bible really teach surrounding this? What are the authentic signs we need to look out for to anticipate Jesus' return? If we do not know scripture and prophecy, we will be deceived by rumours. And if you knew scripture, you would know that it is simply impossible for Jesus to come back this year. God has written His bride a love letter in a...
Feb 20, 2019•30 min•Ep. 161
Let’s be real for a moment. Praying for people, reading our bibles, doing “spiritual” things isn’t always fun. In fact, sometimes there’s a lot of other things I feel like I’d rather do. But what do we do with this feeling? And what does this feeling tell us about our relationship with God? I would like to submit to you,: if you always only did everything you do for God for the excitement or fun nature thereof, then God has become nothing more than a hobby to you instead of your lifestyle. We ne...
Feb 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 160
Whether it is the New Age, Paganism, Witchcraft, Yoga, Ouija Boards, Tarot Cards or consulting the dead - witchcraft is more diverse than ever before and is being accepted into the mainstream culture more and more every day, even into various churches. This is the story of a girl who travelled far and wide to receive freedom from evil spirits that have been oppressing her entire life after her deep involvement in various kinds of witchcraft. After seeking to get rid of evil spirits with other fo...
Feb 06, 2019•21 min•Ep. 159
The Pharisees often came against Jesus, telling Him that He is doing what is unlawful to do on the Sabbath. At first glance, it seemed like He continuously had no regard for this law. And this belief is evident in much of Christianity, where this 4th commandment has become a mere decoration on our tablets of the ten. But did Jesus really break the Sabbath? Or is there a grave misunderstanding that has come about and caused great deception? The most concerning of all is that if our Messiah truly ...
Feb 01, 2019•18 min•Ep. 158
We have entered a new age of information at our fingertips like never before. But how can we sift through all the information, topics, and entertainment without falling into focussing on the things Yeshua would have never focussed on? Are we in danger of creating idols out of our favourite topics and being distracted from the most important things? For example, there is nothing wrong with investigating conspiracies or being a film fan, but when it consumes everything we think and talk about, hav...
Jan 30, 2019•56 min•Ep. 157
Yeshua spoke of a greatest and least in the heavens in Matthew 5, but who are the "greatest"? Yeshua raised the standard of the law, by giving it meaning, filling it up with love, and walking it out properly for us to see. But did He come to throw away the foundational laws of His Father of which He raised the standard on? You see, Yeshua cannot teach that we may not look at a woman with lust because that is adultery in the heart, yet condone the physical act of adultery. It’s obvious, right? Ye...
Jan 27, 2019•55 min•Ep. 156
Lene had an interesting journey with tattoos. After initially seeking to express who she was through getting a tattoo, she later realised it's no longer who she is after Christ came to change her from the inside out. Her new identity was brand new! It didn't need any accessory to tell the world who she was, for He who now lives in her shined brightly of His glory. And while our flesh can still take delight in the things of the world, we need to decide who we will follow - the guiding of the Spir...
Jan 23, 2019•19 min•Ep. 155
God is always one step ahead of the enemy's plans, He is never caught off guard nor surprised. In the direst situations we can face, where it seems like there is no way out, that God’s promises are about to fail, and that He has forsaken us, God splits the sea and comes through at the very last moment. For at that moment, we realise that it could be nothing but God. He gets the glory and fame, and we are built in faith and character. When you face trials, rejoice! For without them, no man will s...
Jan 18, 2019•40 min•Ep. 154
Tattoos are controversial. In the past, tattoos were always associated with crime, pagans, and evil. But today tattoos have become more acceptable in our culture, and have often even been encouraged by certain church cultures. But what does the Bible really teach about tattoos and what does God think about it?
Jan 18, 2019•31 min•Ep. 153
Often in our journeys with God, we can fall into shame, guilt and condemnation when we don't feel like we are "good enough" or "doing enough" for God. Satan takes the opportunity to lie to us, and we listen to the wrong voice. This can be dire, for this shame actually makes us more passive for His Kingdom than anything else. But if you better understand God's character, you'll better understand what He thinks of you. The God who knows every hair on your head is on your side! For you, it all begi...
Jan 12, 2019•11 min•Ep. 152
The first thing God commanded Israel to ever do is to celebrate a festival as their first point of departure and set-apartness from Egypt. To eat a perfect lamb, and to share that lamb with their neighbour. Today God is presenting an end days repeat of Passover, where we are to partake in the perfect Lamb of God and to share that lamb with our neighbour. It has always been about ensuring that all with a clean heart has the knowledge to paint their doorposts with His blood. Are you prepared for t...
Jan 12, 2019•43 min•Ep. 151
The common process today for getting baptized is asking a pastor, joining a class, having your name put on a list, and then waiting for the next "baptism church service". But is this biblical? What does the scripture say regarding the process of baptism? You may be surprised to see it addresses this very issue of delaying baptism and takes it very seriously. Why do you wait? Rise on be baptized, today.
Jan 06, 2019•8 min•Ep. 150
While we go to church for the next sermon, to the next worship event, the next evangelist speaker - while we go through the motions, we often forget an important group Jesus was sent to: The lost sheep of Israel. Paul prophesied that Christianity is to "provoke the jew to jealousy" and that it is an essential piece to the puzzle for Jesus' return. But are we as believers in the Messiah succeeding in this? Why do our non-believing Jewish brothers not want Him? Why are they blinded? Could it be th...
Jan 02, 2019•11 min•Ep. 149
Baptizing someone can be an intimidating part of the gospel to do when doing it for the first time, but it is simple - and the Holy Spirit is your teacher! Here are 6 steps on how to baptize someone.
Jan 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 148
One of the most hotly debated topics around baptism is which name or names to use when conducting it. Many have even gone back to get rebaptized in a different name from before because they believe their baptism wasn't authentic when doing it the first time under a certain name. Most of this confusion stems from the scriptures being inconsistent in how baptisms were done. Jesus told us to baptize in the "Father, Son and Holy Spirit", while the disciples simply baptized others into the "Name of J...
Dec 26, 2018•17 min•Ep. 147
What is it that causes God to pour out the firstborn blessing on a secondborn child? What moves God to elect someone for His glory? Many believe it's up to random chance, but Jesus told us what causes God to bless. It's not how well you speak, who your father is, how rich or poor you are, or where you grew up. It's something much more significant. God prefers to use those of a certain character, even sometimes those who are lost and weak. So we need to ask ourselves what is the character God del...
Dec 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 145
One of the first questions asked when we realize that we need to be obedient to the whole Bible is: "Doesn't the Bible say men are not allowed to ever cut their beards (Leviticus 19)?" Should men have long beards? Or are they allowed to shave? Let's address the question in this short teaching on beards in the Bible.
Dec 17, 2018•19 min•Ep. 143
Religious observance is not the relationship. Does your relationship with God stretch past the keeping of a command, attendance of a festival or bible study, or saying a prayer at the dinner table? We have all heard about having a "relationship" with God, but what does that truly mean? Many in the world look like they have a relationship with God, but while men judge by appearance, God judges by the heart. And sometimes our heart's aren't pure.
Dec 13, 2018•16 min•Ep. 142
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Dec 10, 2018•2 min•Ep. 141
When God comes to reveal Himself, or a Truth to us, one of the biggest challenges we can face is when our spouse isn't on board with the journey. But how do we effectively communicate to and love them in the midst of disagreement? When we look at the biblical pattern of how Jesus communicated the truth to His bride, we learn how to treat our husbands and wives and love them well. Here are 4 points on how to reach your spouse with the truth.
Dec 10, 2018•14 min•Ep. 140
Your life is temporary and the countdown has begun. As the seconds tick by, what is most important to you in life will determine whether your life has an impact on eternity. When we get swallowed in the work & toil of the every day, we often lose perspective. All these things are temporary instead of eternal and striving after wind. But come and see, there is something eternal - what is your focus?
Dec 06, 2018•10 min•Ep. 139
