Encouragement for Women from the Word

Christ & the Law

This is episode #3 in our series, The Christian & the Law!
The goal of this series is to gain a biblical perspective on the law, so we have an accurate understanding that will inform how we live our lives!
This episode dives into Christ's relationship to the law.
He born under the Mosaic law as a Jewish person. 
He fulfills the law by living in perfect obedience to it--something no else could do.
He becomes cursed under the law by taking on the penalty of sin for all of humanity.
He is the end of the law for righteousness for those who believe.
He makes the law--its commands and regulations of no effect.
 
Scriptures Referenced in order as mentioned in episode:
Galatians 3:13, Galatians 3:10, Hebrews 10:12-14, Galatians 4:4-5, Romans 10:4-5, Romans 7:7-12, Ephesians 2:13-16, Matthew 5:17-18, Mark 7:8-9, and Galatians 3:21-26.
 
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The Purpose of the Law for Humanity

Episode #2: The Purpose of the Law for Humanity of our new series The Law & the Christian!
In this episode, the previous episode was recapped (Context of the Law), a quick summary of how Israel faired with God's law was covered, and then we dig into Scriptures about what the purpose of the law for all of humanity.
 
The law does a few things for humanity...
-reveals God's holiness & perfection
-condemns & convicts sinners
-tracks sin & charges it to humanity's account
-shows us our need for a Savior
 
This episode will answer questions like...
-Can the law save me?
-Should I try and keep the law as a believer?
-How is the law used for humankind?
 
Scritpures mentioned in the podcast for reference:
Numbers 32:11, Judges 1:27-36, Judges 2:1-3, 1 Samuel 8:7-9, Isaiah 1:4, Romans 4:15, Romans 5:13, Romans 5:20, Gal. 3:10, Gal. 3:19, James 2:8-11, & 1 Tim. 1:7-11.
 
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An Introduction to the Law

A new series has kicked off called the Christian & Law.
This will be a seven episode/week series about the relationship of a believer to the law.
There can be a lot of confusion surrounding the law in regards to believers like...
Am I still under the law?
Do I need to uphold the law and practice it today?
What is the law's purpose?
& more!
 
In this first episode, I will be doing an introduction to the law, so we all start out with the same understanding of what law I am talking about, where it came from, who it was given to, and why it was given!
 
Scripture to reference from the podcast for personal study:
Exodus 19:1-8, Exodus 20:1-17, Exodus 22:22-23:19, Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 32:1-33.

Biblical Womanhood

God has created men and women uniquely different from one another. There is a beautiful design and intentional purpose behind how He has fashioned us as women.
This episode will explore the purpose of a woman, the role of a woman, and the character traits of a biblical woman as described in Scripture. I will also briefly talk about a woman's relationship to her home, the local church, and the world.
I pray your heart is ignited with joy as we discover God's design and purpose for us as women!
 
Scripture to reference:  Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:16-19, Genesis 3:18-25, Acts 16:13-15, Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Timothy 2:12-14, 1 Timothy 3:11, 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:3-4.

Let's Talk About Hermeneutics

This is a stand-alone episode about hermeneutics!
Are you familiar with it? Are you wondering what on earth that word means? 
Whether you haven't heard of it or you are very aware of it, let's learn about its importance and how it equips us to be discerning and lifelong students of God's Word.
I will be talking about what it is, why it is important, and what are a few tools we can use to help us interpret Scripture.
This topic is a huge passion for me and an area where I am a continual learner in!
 
 
 

What to do in our Suffering

As women of God, let us choose to draw near to God in our suffering instead of walking away from Him in our pain and frustration.
This last episode in the series Understanding Suffering is all about what we can do in our suffering to strengthen our relationship with the Lord instead of allowing it to fall to the wayside.
 
I will talk about...
-Drawing near to God in our suffering
-Being transparent and honest with God in our suffering
-Running to God's Word in our suffering
-Reaching out to the body of Christ in our suffering
These are all things we can to do that will strengthen our relationship with the Lord despite the circumstances that surround us. 
May we see God, this life, our future hope, and the trials that enter our life all through God's perspective.
 
Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 5:16, Hebrews 10:1-14, 10:19-22, Luke 23:44-46, Leviticus 16:30-34, Psalm 13, Psalm 102:1-9, Psalm 69:1-8, 1 Peter 1:22-2:1-3, John 17:17, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 119:114. Galatians 6:2, Titus 2:3-5, 2 Corinthains 1:3-5.
 

How God Uses Suffering

Episode #4 is all about how God can use suffering in our lives in a purposeful way.
 
Our suffering never is wasted. God can always use it in a redemptive way for the good of us, the good of others, and for His glory.
 
Listen along as I share, six different ways that God can use suffering in our lives!

What Has God Done?

Episode #3 will be focus on asking the question, "What has God does in light of our suffering?"
Is God really distant and careless toward His creation's condition? 
OR
 Has He, in love, provided for us a remedy that impacts our lives here and now and into eternity?
I will discuss how God has provided for a solution for us related to sin's damaging effects and what God has given believers to be able to go through hardships in our lives now.
All that sin stole and damaged, God brings back and redeems through His Son Jesus Christ.
 
Scripture References as mentioned in order of the podcast:
James 1:13-14, John 3:16, Romans 5:6-9, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10-11, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 21:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Romans 7:15-20, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 4:14-15, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:15, and 1 Peter 1:3-6.

Where Does Suffering Come From?

If suffering and evil does not come from God, then where does it come from?
The episode will bring us back to the Creation account to see the condition of all that God made and what happened that brought about dysfunction: suffering and evil.
I will cover where suffering and evil came from, why suffering affects all of humanity, what our current condition is, and the hope there is for believers.
 

The Character of God

As we begin the new series on Understanding Suffering, let us first begin with the character of God as our foundation. 
I will dive into God being loving, morally good, all-powerful, sovereign, and just. We will learn about what His Word says about who He is and allow that to inform our perspective.
While our circumstance and emotions may change in suffering and hardship, the character of God will not. He can be relied upon and trusted.