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Sharpen Your Arrows - Welcome

Sharpen Your Arrows - Welcome

Trailer · · 01:57

Sharpen Your ArrowsThe name of this podcast comes from Psalm 127:3Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrio...

John - Introduction (part 1)

John - Introduction (part 1)

Episode 1 · · 07:03

Introduction to the book of JohnThis is an amazing book in the Bible. Join us as we dig into it and walk through it verse by verse!

John - Introduction (part 2)

John - Introduction (part 2)

Episode 2 · · 09:15

Part 2 of our introduction to the book of JohnThis is an amazing book in the Bible. Join us as we dig into it and walk through it verse by verse!

John 1:1

John 1:1

Episode 3 · · 07:58

Join us as we now start walking though the first chapter of John.John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:2

John 1:2

Episode 4 · · 05:39

The Word, Jesus, was in the beginning with God!Let's learn more about Jesus as we move into John 1:2In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He...

John 1:3

John 1:3

Episode 5 · · 06:40

Jesus is the creator of all things. Praise him for this wonderful world!John 1:3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John 1:4-5

John 1:4-5

Episode 6 · · 10:49

The Light breaks through the darkness. The Light is victorious!John 1:4-5In him was life, and the life was the light of men.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not...

John 1:6-8

John 1:6-8

Episode 7 · · 08:15

Today we meet John the Baptist. We get to contrast John, the man, with Jesus, the light of the world!John 1:6-8There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witnes...

John 1:9-13

John 1:9-13

Episode 8 · · 08:01

Jesus was rejected by the world, including 'his own people'. But he came as light to the whole world. And now we can be brought into His family. Not by our own works, but by the powe...

John 1:14

John 1:14

Episode 9 · · 05:26

Jesus, while still fully God, became flesh and dwelt among us. He lived with men and was tempted as we are. Yet, he lived perfectly!John 1:14And the Word became flesh and dwelt among...

John 1:15-16

John 1:15-16

Episode 10 · · 06:10

John the Baptist prepared the way and was a witness to Jesus as The Christ, the Messiah.From Jesus we have received unmerited grace. This grace was so undeserved, but still given!Joh...

John 1:17

John 1:17

Episode 11 · · 08:54

Moses and Jesus are not at odds with each other. John contrasts what was given by Moses with what came in Jesus. The Law is God's law and it was given through Moses. Grace and Truth ...

John 1:18 - No one has seen the fullness of God

John 1:18 - No one has seen the fullness of God

Episode 12 · · 05:10

No one has seen the fullness of God. John 1:18No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.

John 1:19-23 - Who is John the Baptist (Part 1)

John 1:19-23 - Who is John the Baptist (Part 1)

Episode 13 · · 07:04

The Jewish leaders are confused by John and want to know who he is. John is the witness who comes before the savior, before Jesus. He prepares the way.Part 1 of 2John 1:19-23And this...

John 1:19-23 - Who is John the Baptist (Part 2)

John 1:19-23 - Who is John the Baptist (Part 2)

Episode 14 · · 10:36

The Jewish leaders are confused by John and want to know who he is. John is the witness who comes before the savior, before Jesus. He prepares the way.Part 2 of 2John 1:19-23And this...

John 1:24-28 - Repent and believe for the savior is coming

John 1:24-28 - Repent and believe for the savior is coming

Episode 15 · · 07:09

John preaches a message of repentance and baptizes in this message. He points to the coming savior, one who is greater. John 1:24-28(Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) They ...

John 1:29-31 - The Lamb of God Takes Away the Sin of the World!

John 1:29-31 - The Lamb of God Takes Away the Sin of the World!

Episode 16 · · 07:07

Jesus is the perfect Passover Lamb. He takes away the sin of the world.He willingly went to the slaughter and out substitutionary atonement.John 1:29-31The next day he saw Jesus comi...

John 1:32-34 - Baptized with the Spirit

John 1:32-34 - Baptized with the Spirit

Episode 17 · · 06:39

The Spirit of God comes down to Jesus and remains on Him. He is the promised Messiah!John 1:32-34And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it rema...

John 1:35-42 - We have found the Messiah!

John 1:35-42 - We have found the Messiah!

Episode 18 · · 07:06

John the Baptist continues to point to Jesus. His own disciples start to follow Jesus. Why? Because they realize that Jesus is the promised savior, the Messiah.John 1:35-42The next d...

John 1:43-51 - And Jesus Said, "Follow Me."

John 1:43-51 - And Jesus Said, "Follow Me."

Episode 19 · · 10:23

Jesus calls, "Follow me." Remember, it is He who calls and we follow.John 1:43-51The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip...

John 2:1-12 - The First of Jesus's Signs:  Water to Wine

John 2:1-12 - The First of Jesus's Signs: Water to Wine

Episode 20 · · 08:57

John now tells the account of Jesus's first sign. He is at a wedding and turns water into wine. Not only does he turn it into wine, but he turns a large quantity into high quality wi...

John 2:13-17 - Orderly Worship: Cleansing the Temple

John 2:13-17 - Orderly Worship: Cleansing the Temple

Episode 21 · · 09:41

Jesus takes worship seriously, and so should we. Worship is all about God, not man, and must be orderly. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy! John 2:13-17The Passover of the Jews w...

John 2:18-22 - "My death and resurrection are the sign you seek"

John 2:18-22 - "My death and resurrection are the sign you seek"

Episode 22 · · 05:43

The Jews asked Jesus who He thought He was to cleanse the temple. They sought a sign of His authority. He would give the ultimate sign at His resurrection!Victory is found through Ch...

John 2:23-25 - Jesus saves, physically and spiritually

John 2:23-25 - Jesus saves, physically and spiritually

Episode 23 · · 06:00

Jesus continued to perform signs and wonders. Yet, He did not show Himself to be the world's savior. Why? They were looking for only an earthly savior, not a spiritual savior.John 2:...

John 3:1-2 - The Questioning Pharisee

John 3:1-2 - The Questioning Pharisee

Episode 24 · · 10:50

Nicodemus meets with Jesus at night and questions Him about Jesus's authority. This conversation will continue until John 3:21.John 3:1-2Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Ni...

John 3:2-8 - You must be born again

John 3:2-8 - You must be born again

Episode 25 · · 10:24

Only those who are born again can enter into God's Kingdom. You must be born in water and in the Spirit. Do not be confused. The Spirit is the one who does the work of your second bi...

John 3:9-10 - You are a Teacher, and You Don't Understand!

John 3:9-10 - You are a Teacher, and You Don't Understand!

Episode 26 · · 04:58

It is the Holy Spirit who grants understanding. Pray that the Spirit illuminates the scriptures and you find the beauty in God's Law!John 3:9-10Nicodemus said to him, “How can these ...

John 3:11-13 - But we have the mind of Christ.

John 3:11-13 - But we have the mind of Christ.

Episode 27 · · 06:52

We can only speak about what we know. Nicodemus did not truly know God or His plan. But we have Christ and the indwelling of the Spirit. We truly know Jesus and His word. While Nicod...

John 3:14-15 - God Provides a Way for Salvation

John 3:14-15 - God Provides a Way for Salvation

Episode 28 · · 13:19

God has always provided a way—a way for salvation.He made the promise back in the Garden of Eden.“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offs...

John 3:16 - For God So Loved the World

John 3:16 - For God So Loved the World

Episode 29 · · 09:37

We finally made it to John 3:16! It's such a famous verse. It is essential to take it in context with the rest of Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus. In this verse, we see that God ...