SCRIPTURE : Philippians 2:12-18 SHOW NOTES : We invite you to join us each week. Our website is Discover God's Truth, where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Paul offers wise words of instruction for his dear friends in Philippi. The first word, therefore, ties us back to the example of Christ’s obedience (2:5-11). As the believers in Philippi considered what this message meant to them, Paul gave them a challenging command . The Philippians would have to learn to st...
Nov 27, 2024•20 min•Season 18Ep. 9
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:8-11 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to join us each week. Our website is Discover God's Truth, where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men." Philippians 2:5-7 Jesus, the Eternal Son, became a servant and su...
Nov 20, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 8
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:5-7 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to visit our website, Discover God's Truth . It offers additional resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Philippians is Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi—beloved friends and partners in the Gospel . We are working our way through chapter two, and we’ll begin with verse 5 today. This paragraph (verses 5-11) is the most important one in the epistle and the most difficult to interpret. "You must have the same attitude that Chri...
Nov 13, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 7
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:1-4, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Ephesians 5:21, Romans 12:10 SHOW NOTES: Join us at our ministry website— Discover God's Truth —where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Paul urges the Philippians to live a life that pleases the Lord and brings glory to His name . In addition, Paul wants believers to walk in unity and “be steadfast.” All believers should embrace humility as the foundation for unity . How do we live? How do we walk with the Lord? · Is t...
Nov 06, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 6
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:27-30 SHOW NOTES: Visit our ministry website— Discover God's Truth —where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Paul wrote this letter to encourage and instruct the church at Philippi . These people have been partners in the Gospel for more than ten years. Paul’s words challenge us to live every day in a manner worthy of Christ's gospel. He encourages believers to be united— "stand firm, in one spirit, with one mind, side by side.” "Only let you...
Oct 30, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 5
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:18-26 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Paul wrote the book of Philippians while he was sitting in a Roman prison waiting for his trial before Caesar . We do not have many details about Paul’s imprisonment, but he was facing an incredible ordeal. However, Paul’s perspective as he awaits his trial and the outcome is a powerful example. Paul wasn’t co...
Oct 23, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 4
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:12-18 SHOW NOTES: People are listening to Walk with God in 69 countries. We invite you to share you’re your friends and subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. Paul shared his bold testimony of the Gospel of Christ even though he was imprisoned in Rome . His example and perspective spurred others to share the Good News. "I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has ...
Oct 16, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 3
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:6-11 SHOW NOTES : We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6 (NASB1995) It is the Lord who does the spiritual work in every believer . A number of theological terms describe the relationship we have with God from the moment we rece...
Oct 09, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 2
Walk with God | October 2, 2024 Season 18: Partners in the Gospel SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:1-5 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. The book of Philippians is Paul’s thank-you letter to the church at Philippi. He has great affection for the people who have partnered with him in the Lord’s ministry, and this is another opportunity for Paul to encourage the believers. He greets ...
Oct 02, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 1
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 76 SHOW NOTES: You are invited to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . Our God is known and His name is great! He is a mighty warrior - strong, powerful, and mighty . In the midst of life’s struggles, battles, and troubles, we are reminded that He is excellent and majestic. Take time to pause and reflect on the victorious God we serve. He is eternal, righteous, and just. He is worthy of our praise!...
Sep 25, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 23
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 65 SHOW NOTES: You are invited to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . Our God is known and His name is great! He is a mighty warrior - strong, powerful, and mighty . In the midst of life’s struggles, battles, and troubles, we are reminded that He is excellent and majestic. Take time to pause and reflect on the victorious God we serve. He is eternal, righteous, and just. He is worthy of our praise!...
Sep 18, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 22
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 31 SHOW NOTES: You are invited to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The Book of Proverbs teaches moral and ethical principles which will lead to a wise life . The word “wisdom” ( hokmāh ) occurs 48 times in this book. The words “wisdom and instruction” (1:2a) complement each other because “wisdom” includes the idea of “skill” in living. The word for “instruction means “discipline.” No “skill” in living can be developed or perfected without “discipline...
Sep 11, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 21
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 29-30 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The Book of Proverbs is filled with wise sayings and uses repetition as a teaching tool . In chapter 29, the conjunction "but" connects ideas that contrast each other. "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, BUT when a wicked man rules, people groan." Proverbs 29:2 As we work through these verses, pay attention to the contrasts between the righteous and the wicked . When we...
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 20
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27-28 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where you will find resources to encourage you in your Walk with God. The Book of Proverbs provides wise counsel and instruction for righteous living . Chapters 27 and 28 include many wise sayings for us to “chew on,” ponder, and meditate on. The depth of insight and knowledge in these two chapters provides guidance and direction for each of us. "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpe...
Aug 28, 2024•21 min•Season 17Ep. 19
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 25-26 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth , where you will find resources to encourage you in your walk with God. The book of Proverbs provides insight and guidance for relationships, including how to interact with kings, neighbors, enemies, fools, and sluggards. "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear." Proverbs 25:11-12 Our word...
Aug 21, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 18
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 23-24 SHOW NOTES: Join our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – and receive Bible verses and devotional messages to encourage you in your daily Walk with God. The Book of Proverbs utilizes a valuable learning tool: repetition. Students develop a deeper understanding of the practical life truths found in this book through reinforcement and retention. We are advised to delight in God’s teaching and commands . It takes discipline to walk with God and practice applying His T...
Aug 14, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 17
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 20, 21, & 2 2 SHOW NOTES: You are invited to visit our ministry website, https://www.discovergodstruth.org , where you will find resources to encourage you in your walk with God. The chapters in the book of Proverbs give us positive and negative examples. The Lord provides wise words of instruction because He wants to lead us on the path of righteousness. His Word presents guidelines for the right way we should live. "Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, how then can man...
Aug 07, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 16
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 18-19 SHOW NOTES: You are invited to study God’s Word with us. Subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The weekly podcast lesson and other Bible resources are available to encourage you in your Walk with God. Today’s lesson will highlight examples of the contrast between the Upright and the Wicked. This gives us instruction and guidance for how we choose to live. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it and is safe." Proverbs 18:1...
Jul 31, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 15
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 16 & 17 SHOW NOTES: Thank you for listening to this podcast, Walk with God. We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The book of Proverbs offers instruction, words of warning, and wisdom principles for readers. The wise person will bring their plans and works to the Lord, seeking His guidance and direction. "Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; assuredly, he will not be unpunished. By lovingkindness and truth, in...
Jul 24, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 14
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 13-15 SHOW NOTES : We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . Email us at: ministry@discovergodstruth.org . God’s Word offers many benefits to readers . It is a source of strength, encouragement, hope, and instruction. The book of Proverbs is filled with short, pithy sayings used to state the general truth or give advice. Chapters 13, 14, and 15 contain threads of wisdom . Reading and meditating on the verses opens our eyes to God’s truth and ...
Jul 17, 2024•18 min•Season 17Ep. 13
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 11 & 12 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . You can email us — ministry@discovergodstruth.org The book of Proverbs is filled with Solomon’s wise words . These are short, pithy sayings that present a general truth or offer advice to the reader. Chapters 11 and 12 continue with words of contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Listen closely, follow along in your Bible, and watch for the words righteous and righteous...
Jul 10, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 12
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 10 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to join us each week. Please subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The book of Proverbs is filled with King Solomon’s words of wisdom . The word righteous is found 90 times in this book. Chapter 10 presents the sharp contrast between a righteous person and a wicked or foolish person. Read chapter 10 and notice these words – lips, mouth, and tongu e. Solomon warns his readers to guard their tongues (see James 3:5-8). He offers ...
Jul 03, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 11
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 9 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our new ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The author of Proverbs uses the literary tool of personification to add understanding and depth to godly wisdom. Lady Wisdom builds her house, prepares a banquet, and sends her maidens out to invite everyone to come. Wisdom offers good teaching , sound counsel, insight, and discernment for all who enter her house. Sit with her, and you will be refreshed and satisfied. Leave your simp...
Jun 26, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 10
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 8 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our new ministry website – Discover God's Truth . God’s Word is a Treasure Trove! He invites us to dig into His Written Word and discover the wisdom He has placed there for each of us. Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she stands at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud, “I call to you, to all of you! I raise ...
Jun 19, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 9
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 7 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our new ministry website – Discover God's Truth . In the opening verses of Proverbs 7, the author addresses “My son” and exhorts each of us to "treasure my commandments. Keep my commandments and live!” Keep the Word of God close to your fingertips . Wisdom is precious and is to be guarded and held in high regard. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your intimate friend. Proverbs 7:4 Proverbs 7:15-21 calls atte...
Jun 12, 2024•19 min•Season 17Ep. 8
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 6 SHOW NOTES: Please subscribe to our ministry website – Discover God's Truth . Walt and I have been reading one chapter each day in the book of Proverbs . We share our observations in the chapter and pray together. Please join us in the 31-day Wisdom Challenge. The way of the righteous is wisdom and the bright light of dawn . The way of the wicked is foolishness and total darkness. A wise father provides practical warnings for the son who will listen and heed the wisdom spok...
Jun 05, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 7
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 4 & 5 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our new ministry website – Discover God's Truth . The first step in acquiring wisdom is to make up your mind that you want it and will strive to obtain it (quote from Dr. Charles Ryrie) . In other words, roll up your sleeves and put forth the effort to obtain it. Why? Because wisdom is valuable! It’s worth more than silver or gold. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; and...
May 29, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 6
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 1, 2, & 3 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to subscribe to our new ministry website – Discover God's Truth . "And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore ." – 1 Kings 4:29 True godly wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and will result in a holy life . Throughout the Proverbs, we read words of wisdom and caution from a father to his son. We are encouraged to listen carefully and lean into the wise instruction...
May 22, 2024•18 min•Season 17Ep. 5
SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 3:1-12 SHOW NOTES: Visit our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where we offer additional resources to encourage and strengthen your daily Walk with God. Let’s read 1 Kings, chapter 3, and learn more about Solomon. David has died, and Solomon is the new king of Israel . This story prepares us for Solomon's building of the temple of the Lord. The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” 1 Kings 3:5 Solomon asked the Lord to...
May 15, 2024•18 min•Season 17Ep. 4
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 1:1-7 SHOW NOTES: Please join our ministry website – Discover God's Truth – where we offer additional resources to encourage and strengthen your daily Walk with God. God’s written Word, the Bible, presents Truth. It is filled with wisdom, insight, and guidance for living . Over the next few weeks, we will examine different types of Biblical Literature, and today’s lesson begins with “Appreciating Biblical Wisdom.” The structure of Hebrew wisdom literature has two main compone...
May 08, 2024•20 min•Season 17Ep. 3
