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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! So, grab your cup of coffee and tune in for this humorous, relatable, and simplistic explanation of the Bible. Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn (and the occasional guest) reading and discussing a different portion of Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. For coffee drinkers only... just kidding. A P40 Ministries podcast. For more info, go to www.p40ministries.com
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Get insight surrounding God, the Bible and spiritual things that you may or may not have heard before. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gods-child71/support
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Why love is so important: Love covers sin - what this means Love looks for the positive Love endures through bad circumstances Love will last forever, but everything else will be done away with Spiritual gifts won't always be around Be sure to click every link: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40minis…
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King Rehoboam made a big mistake: After harshly confronting the people, the Israelites rebel The northern tribes stone the tax collector Rehoboam flees for his life to Jerusalem, where he decides to start a war YHWH confronts Rehoboam Jeroboam becomes the king of the northern tribes, now the new state of Israel Israel immediately falls into idolatr…
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The "love chapter" has a lot of convicting verses: Why Paul needed to write this chapter What "agape" love means Why love is so much deeper than mere kindness An in-depth explanation of each aspect of agape love Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.…
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Rehoboam and Jeroboam go head to head: Rehoboam is next in line for the throne, but God promised it to Jeroboam The people demand conditions from Rehoboam Rehoboam goes to the elders for advice, but immediately rejects it Instead, he takes advice from his friends How to discern between good and bad advice Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTub…
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Here's a better understanding of Spiritual gifts: Spiritual gifts are unique and diverse Some Spiritual gifts are showier than others, but that doesn't mean they are better than other Spiritual gifts Are some Spiritual gifts no longer around? Why Scripture tells us to "want the best gifts" if all gifts are equal to each other Be sure to click every…
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The third and final enemy of Solomon happens to be an Israelite: Jeroboam gets the king's attention as an industrious man Jeroboam climbs the ranks A prophet rips his new clothes and gives 10 pieces to Jeroboam Why did the prophet keep 2 pieces of the clothes? Solomon tries to kill Jeroboam but fails Solomon dies If you want to support the Bible Ex…
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Today, we discuss the purpose of Spiritual gifts and what they are: The difference between a spiritual gift and a talent How to know if someone is truly using a spiritual gift or a talent How to know if someone is operating in the Spirit Paul declares that Jesus is YHWH A breakdown of what each spiritual gift means Be sure to click every link: Webs…
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Shockingly, after Solomon starts worship child sacrifice idols: God raises up two adversaries: Hadad and Rezon Hadad was son of the Edomite king Hadad lived happily with Pharaoh for many days, but his bitterness caused him to wage war against Solomon Rezon was a servant of King Hadadezer who led a rebellion Rezon gets so close to Israel that he mak…
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Today we discuss part 2 of the head coverings controversy: A discussion of the creation of woman What does it mean that "women are the glory of men?" Angels are offended at church If hair is a covering, does that mean women should wear their hair long? What about men with long hair? Should women wear head coverings? YouTube episode of the roles of …
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God becomes angry at Israel and Solomon: Solomon marries 700 women and takes 300 concubines The wives worship their gods instead of YHWH Solomon begins building temples and altars to his wives' idols Israel and Solomon's hearts turn away from YHWH God tells Solomon that he is holding back destroying Solomon's throne for the "sake of David." The rea…
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Pray along with Jenn for the election results tonight. Jenn also gives a word of encouragement and reads an excerpt from Daniel 2.P40 Ministries
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Today, Jenn addresses part one of a controversial issue: Why head coverings were a cultural problem in Paul's day (and today too) Should men wear hats in church? How head coverings for men dishonor God The difference in authority between men and women Why women should wear head coverings in church Should women wear head coverings in church now? Hey…
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Israel is doing very well with Solomon as their king: Israel is secure from enemies Israel is extremely wealthy to the point silver is as plentiful as rocks Solomon creates beautiful buildings and architecture The fleet of Solomon's ships travels for 3 years bringing goods from afar In spite of Israel's wealth, Solomon disobeys God There are so man…
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Paul makes a compelling argument about avoiding idolatry: How Communion and Old Testament peace offering sacrifices are similar The history of Temple "restaurants" Why Christians needed to avoid temple restaurants Why does the Bible call idol worship "demon worship?" What a Christian should do when they sit down to eat Check out all these links fro…
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The Queen of Sheba comes to visit Solomon and ask him tough questions: Solomon makes such a huge impression that it blows her away The queen of Sheba gives Solomon tons (literally) of gold, jewels, and spices Why Jesus mentions that the Queen of Sheba was going to judge His generation Did Solomon marry the Queen of Sheba? Hey! Don't go away yet! Al…
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In today's episode: How the ancient Israelites are not much different than modern-day Christians 4 types of lust: Idolatry Sex Unthankfulness Rebellion/Lack of faith We won't have temptations more than we can handle How to walk away from temptations when they arise Be sure to click every link: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https…
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Solomon breaks many Old Testament Laws and also potentially compromises on several issues: He uses forced labor to build several cities What happened to Gezer?? He builds separate cities for horses and cities for horsemen Hiram trains Solomon's men to become sailors The sailors bring back 12.6 metric tons of gold for Solomon Solomon's wisdom is app…
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Paul shares his tips for becoming a better Christian: He becomes all things for all people He proclaims the Gospel boldly He trains himself like an Olympian He runs the race with dedication He sets his eyes on the prize There are so many other things P40 Ministries does! Check it out: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.yo…
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In today's episode: God appears to Solomon a second time God accepts the temple, makes it holy, and chooses Jerusalem all out of love for Solomon, David, and Israel The conditions for God's care for the Temple Solomon gives away 20 Israeli cities to Hiram Hiram hates the cities and gives them back Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other …
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Some claim that financial giving isn't commanded in the New Testament, yet: Paul says that it was his right to be compensated by the church God ordained that teachers/ministers of the Gospel are to be paid How modern Christians are muzzling their pastors while they tread the grain The abysmal average yearly pay of ministers in America Why it's crue…
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Solomon finishes the dedication of the temple: He reminds God of His promises and blesses the people He prays a future prayer for the people He leaves himself out of the prayer He tells God that "His word has been established..." but was it really? Did God really want Solomon to build the temple, or did Solomon and David misinterpret God's words? H…
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Paul addresses the Corithian church and their arrogance: Knowledge is good, but it makes us arrogant. Love is better 'cause it builds people up What was the big deal with food offered to idols? Why Christians could eat food offered to idols - but not in every circumstance Loving people by not causing them to sin - even when it's not a sin for you C…
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Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant to the new Temple: Why did Solomon wait 11 months to dedicate the temple? Solomon performs a huge amount of sacrifices to God Does God appreciate animal sacrifice? Why David understood God more than Solomon God's Spirit fills the temple Solomon writes a weird poem to God, which comes off as arrogant I know you…
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In today's Scripture: Why celibacy is a good lifestyle Are celibate people more righteous than married people? Learning to be content in whatever situation we are placed in Paul gives authority to virgins who previously had no rights Check out all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/…
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Solomon sends for an artisan named Huram to make all the outdoor bronze furniture: Huram creates 2 bronze pillars decorated with lilies, pomegranates, and chains What "The Sea" was used for and why it's significant Huram casts wash basins and the water carts David's faith in the completion of the temple is evident Be sure to click every link: YouTu…
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Paul addresses mixed marriages (marriages where one spouse is saved and the other isn't): The Christian should not divorce the non-Christian Being content in marriage What happens when one spouse chooses divorce Paul says the household is "sanctified" and "holy" when one spouse is saved... what this means What is being "equally yoked" mean? Hey! Lo…
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Solomon builds a large palace for himself and spends longer on it than the temple to God: Did Solomon really care about God's temple? Why it looks like Solomon's heart might have been divided The reason why it might have taken Solomon longer to build his palace than the temple Why Solomon's palace was larger than the temple What went into building …
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1 Corinthians 7:1-11 - The Christian Perspective of Sex and Marriage - With Special Guest Garett
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Jenn and her husband Garett share the Christian perspective of sex within marriage: What the purpose is of sex within marriage (other than having children) Is celibacy better than marriage? Why 1 Corinthians 7 is the most pro-woman chapter of the New Testament What to do when you can't find a suitable marriage partner The importance of mutual respe…
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What we can apply from the building of the temple: Solomon used the best possible materials for the temple project The Most Holy Place could only be entered once a year; mostly it was chained up so no one could enter Why the priests couldn't be near God's presence without potentially dying What the inside of the temple teaches us about our own temp…
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In today's episode: All things are lawful, but not all things are good How to overcome sexual sin Why Christians need to avoid sexual sins God didn't create us to be sexually immoral The symbolism of marriage and our union with God Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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Solomon begins building the temple: The temple is rather small for the temples of the time period Solomon doesn't want the temple to be corrupted by anything, even tools Was Solomon following the command of Deut. 27:5 where God says not to use any iron tools on His altars? God tells Solomon that the temple is not what He requires to have a relation…
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Paul scolds the church for more unhealthy behaviors: The church members were suing each other Should Christians ever sue anyone? Paul argues that the church should have some governing authority Why 1 Corinthians 6 is so controversial Was the Bible changed in 1946 to include the word "homosexuality?" Article on the Bible being changed in 1946: https…
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Solomon starts preparing to build a temple for YHWH: The King of Tyre agrees to give Solomon supplies Solomon has a trade agreement with Hiram Is there any Scriptural evidence that God wanted a temple? Why God chose Solomon for the task Solomon's dedication even with small details Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtu…
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In today's episode: Paul calls out the Corinthian church How the American church is similar to the Corinthian church How to unify churches What we can do now to fix our church If you want to support the Bible Explained: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.…
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Solomon was an interesting guy: He was very organized He needed tons of food for his thousands of extended family members He hosted TED Talks He broke every Old Testament Law for kings He was the wisest man on earth because of Yahweh's grace Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8…
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Paul is appalled to hear about the sexual sin being tolerated in the Corinthian church: A church member was either living with or married to his step mom Why American churches are in so much trouble Being loving isn't being tolerant Why hard conversations are necessary and loving The Gospel message is uncomfortable and the church should be too Chec…
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Solomon hears a very difficult case involving two prostitutes: 2 women share a story and it's one women's word against the other Did God say that Solomon was the wisest person on the planet? Solomon accurately discerns the case in a really unorthodox way All of Israel fear Solomon after this What it means to fear God Hey! Don't go away yet! Also ch…
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Paul makes some controversial statements in 1 Corinthians 4: Paul tells the Corinthian church that they are arrogant All the ways the apostles were persecuted Was Paul disobeying Jesus when he calls himself a "father?" Paul tells the Corinthians to imitate him... Why would Paul say this? Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see ot…
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Solomon loves God, but he gets a few things wrong early on: He marries Pharoh's daughter Why it was wrong for Israel to be in alliance with Egypt What were the "high places" that irritated Yahweh so much? Solomon sacrifices on the high places God comes to Solomon in a dream and grants his request for wisdom If you want to support the Bible Explaine…
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Today, we discuss many hot button topics: Why we aren't "gods" Paul calls himself a slave of God Paul says not to judge, but then how do you explain other verses where Paul says to judge? 2 types of legalism: Liberal legalism and Conservative legalism Why legalism makes us arrogant Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTu…
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Solomon shows what type of a leader he is in the early days of his reign: Solomon ignores Joab's pleas for mercy Solomon orders Joab to be killed in the Lord's tent Why didn't David just kill Joab? Why did David make Solomon do it? Solomon targets Shimei Shimei stays out of trouble for several years, but then breaks the king's command There are so …
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Paul continues lecturing the Corinthian church: The basic rule of the temple that every Christian should understand God will destroy the person who destroys the temple - what this means The wisdom of this world is actually foolishness to God How to truly have wisdom What Paul means when he says "Christ is God's" I know you need more: YouTube - http…
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Adonijah is up to some old tricks: Adonijah tries to manipulate Solomon's mother, and it works Adonijah claims to be in love with one of David's concubines Solomon is offended when Bathsheba asks if Adonijah can marry Abishag Why Adonijah likely wasn't in love with Abishag Why God "allowed" men to have concubines and multiple wives in the OT There …
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Paul discusses the "Day," aka the Judgment Seat of Christ: There are two types of people, the foundation layer and the builder Christ is the only real foundation People can build on the foundation using good or bad materials Bad materials will be burned in the fire, but good ones will stand Is purgatory real? What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? Wh…
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David dies. But before he does, he has some last words for Solomon: He tells Solomon to be a man He reminds Solomon to always follow YHWH and all of His laws How God was faithful to the kings even though the kings weren't faithful to Him David tells Solomon to enact punishments on Joab and Shimei David "sleeps" with his fathers There are so many ot…
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Paul talks about three different stages of man: The natural man The fleshly man The spiritual man God co-works with us even though He doesn't need to Why we need to idolize God instead of preachers Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Websit…
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David needs to act quickly to save Solomon's life: He proposes a plan to quickly crown Solomon before Adonijah can kill him Why mules were reserved for royalty in Israel Adonijah is still feasting when he hears the news of Solomon's coronation Adonijah and all his dinner guests leave the party in shame and fear Adonijah grips the "horns of the alta…
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The world is always searching for truth, but can never seem to find it. But Christians know where to look: The Holy Spirit reveals the Mind of Christ No one knows God's mind (how this makes sense) God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, but that doesn't make those people extraordinary The real source of Truth Check out all these links …
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As David is on his death bed, more problems arise: David takes another concubine in his old age The ramifications for concubines when the king dies Adonijah tries to usurp the throne, even though David promised Solomon he would be king Nathan and Bathsheba save Solomon's life by convincing David to take action in his last days Click all these links…
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The podcast is changing for season 8. Here's what to expect. This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support. Please click the link below to access to the Friday podcast episodes. https://ko-fi.com/p40ministriesJenn Kokal
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