The Workman's Table: Recent Episodes
Eric Carpenter
This program offers you an opportunity to take a "deeper dive" into the Word of Yah. Studying the Bible and learning from it can take months to years in length, depending on where the Great Shepherd is leading you. No one learns at the same pace, but maturing in our faith should always be our goal. So, if you're ready for a challenging and engaging study of the Bible, then you've come to the right place! Comments? Questions? Do you have any topics that you'd like to have discussed and studied? Send an e-mail and let's see where the Word of Yahuah takes us: theworkmanstable@hotmail.com
David wrote Psalms 40 and discloses that he had as many sins as the hair on his head. Learn how we need to incorporate confession, repentance, forgiveness, and discipline in our relationship with Yahuah.
The word 'fruit' is used multiple times in scripture. However, what does it usage mean and how does it apply to our lives. Listen and find out.
Looking at various passages in Yahuah's Holy word, there is a clear indication that the direction of east is very important. Take a listen to find out why.
Yahuah continues to add more scriptures to look at with regards to be His chosen people. Listen to this episode to hear more passages regarding being chose and predestined by Him.
Many believers have succumbed to what the world says about divorce and remarriage and live their lives in sin and do not realize it. Let us examine what Yahusha says about remarrying after divorce. There is no ambiguity.
Please note -- A reference to the matter of reconciliation was incorrectly referenced to Romans 7 at the 9:30 mark, when in actuality the reference should be 1 Corinthians 7:10-16.
This is the third part dealing with the aspects of being chosen and predestined by Yahuah. More scriptures were laid upon my heart by Yahuah regarding this topic. Listen to this episode to continue learning what verses deal with being chosen and predestined by King Yahuah Himself.
A look at some scriptures that give us a clear understanding of how holy Yahuah Elohiym is. So much so, that if we don't glorify and reverence Him as such, then the consequences are deadly!!
Sometimes Yahuah will test our faith. Find out what that testing does for us in relationship with Him.
Most of us like eating bread. However, Yahusha is the bread of life, which sustains us. Find out how important bread is in Yahuah's word.
There are examples in scripture where Yahusha perceived and knew the thoughts of those that He was near. With that in mind, there are verses instructing us on what type of heart and mind were to have. Take a listen to this episode and find out.
Yahusha gives us a stern warning in Luke 8:18, stating "Therefore take heed how you hear". We must hear His word in the right manner or else we'll end up in error and in judgment. Take a listen to find out how we can "take heed how you hear".
Find out about the sovereignity of Yahuah. Being rebellious or disobedient will bring about serious consequences. I encourage you to study the verses presented and discuss them with others.
In 1 Corinthians 10:13, Paul writes that Elohiym is faithful and will provide a way of escape for temptation. Find out about how King David, Cain, Nebuchadnezzar, and Jonah had been provided "ways of escape" by Yahuah, and they didn't take them. Let us learn from their mistakes, and certainly ones that we've made too, and allow Yahuah to teach us to avoid succumbing to temptation.
This is a continuation of a previous episode titled 'Chosen and Predestination'. Yahuah has guided me to more scriptures regarding this topic. Listen to this episode to get those additional scriptures.
Indeed, in our relationship with the Father and the Son, what do we bring to the table to justify our disposition before Him? Listen to the episode to find out!
This episode takes a look at various passages that admonish us to wait on Yahuah. Sometimes the passages state that we should wait on Him patiently as well.
In Romans 12:6-8, Paul mentions seven spiritual gifts that need to be utilized in the body of Yahusha. Take a listen and find out what they are and examples of how they were utilized in scripture.
This episode we'll take a look at some verses that should prompt us to praise Yahuah on a continuous basis, throughout our life.
The Word of Yah have more than one or two scriptures that point towards Yahuah foreknowing us as His chosen people. We must recognize that He knew each of us before He formed us and placed us on this Earth, as is stated in Jeremiah Chapter 1.
At various times in scripture we see that Yahuah intervenes in situations to accomplish His will. This episode should bring questions to your mind about His will and His intervention.
There is a correlation between Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 22:34-40; and 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. That correlation contains an ingredient that is key to obeying Yahuah's commandments. Listen and find out what that ingredient is!
This episode takes a look at various ways we can honor Yahuah in our relationship with Him.
In Matthew 19:30, Yahusha makes a very interesting statement "But many who are first will be last, and the last first". That statement has played out in other parts of scripture on more than 1 occasion and it speaks to the supreme authority that Yahuah has. Let's take a look at how this interesting statement has played out in other parts of His word.
How often did our parents tell us to "Watch your mouth!"? It was probably too numerous to count the times they did. Yahuah tells us the exact same thing, several times in His word. Being careful what we say is important to HIm, so it should be important to us. Let's take a look at what He says about what we should say or shouldn't!
This episode takes a look at several scriptures that focus on exalting His name. We as believers should be exalting His name as often as we can, since He is worthy of all our praise and worship!!
We've discussed before whether or not we have a free will, free choice, or neither. Now, let's take a look at how the steps of those that follow Him are ordered and directed by Him!
We examine verses 15 and 21 briefly of Romans chapter 9, and examples from other parts of scripture where Yahuah has compassion on whom he will have compassion and mercy on whom He will have mercy, while also raising vessels for honor and some for dishonor. Keep Psalms 24:1 in mind while listening to this episode.
From time-to-time we encounter scriptures that cause us to pause and think about them. They may even cause us to scratch our head in bewilderment. Let's examine several scriptures that do these very things, and take a walk "off the beaten path".
How is a "called out assembly" or church supposed to be conducted, according to scripture? What principles are we as believers to live by? Tune in to find out!
Have you ever complained about something, such as a meal that was set before you? If you have, you may want to tune into this episode to find out what Yahuah thinks about complaining.
What sacrifices are pleasing to Elohiym? Under the Old Covenant, one might say the sacrifice of animals, grains, and fruit. However, studying scripture reveals that there are different kinds of sacrifices that He's pleased with that are more spiritual in nature.
Does man actually have a free will? A will implies that we have control and dominion over our lives. A careful examination of scripture reveals that only Yahuah has a will, not man!
This episode focuses on how so-called ancient myths and stories such as Hercules and more modern superheroes such as The Flash were based off of actual events from scripture, and not from fantasy. Let's take a look at how Yahuah's word shows various feats of superhuman strength and power actually come from Him and not by man alone.
Most of us can remember learning things in school through object lessons. These lessons helped learn sometimes difficult ideas and concepts that the teacher was trying to help us learn. Did you know that Yahuah uses object lessons in His word to teach as well. Take a listen to this episode for some object lessons that the Great Teacher taught in Exodus 14!
As the Day of Judgment draws closer than ever before, it is important that we as believers continue to have fellowship with one another, despite the circumstances that are going on in the world. This episode is meant to encourage all believers to continue meeting together, so we can help each other endure "the good fight of faith".
Any discussion of man's soul often involves the aspect of immortality, and whether or not man's soul is immortal. Many, if not most, believe that mankind is inherently born with a "never-dying" soul, whereas scripture teaches that eternal life for mankind is an inheritance through Yahusha HaMashiach. The podcast will have several scriptural references, and provides a list of several more that aren't discussed, so be prepared to dig deep into His word!
In the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 1 it states that "every matter shall be established on the witness of two or three". There are two witnesses that every believer needed for deliverance and salvation through Yahusha......, which is the water and the blood! Listen and find out how these two witnesses were quite prevalent in the Old and especially the New Covenant.
If you take a quick look in the dictionary and look up the word faith, you'll find out that faith is synonymous with the word "trust". Without faith, we cannot have a relationship with Yahusha. Not only that, He is the one that authors our faith to begin with! Take a listen and found out how faith is the key.
Taking a look at the genealogy of Yahusha, there are 2 women that are named along with all the men as well. The account of Rahab and Ruth and where they came from provides all believers a chance to appreciate what Yahusha really is to all of us......, a kinsman redeemer!
Did you know that the Father had His Son in mind before He created the world? Did He provide clues all along about His plan before Yahusha came down to this earth to fulfill the plan of salvation? He certainly did! Follow along in this episode to find out.
If you're wanting a new take on microchips, barcodes, and sinister figures that emerge from the shadows, then this episode may not be for you. Examining scripture with greater scrutiny and prayerful consideration, shows that the Anti-Mashiach is much closer to us than we thought, and the "mark of the beast" may already be upon you!
A closer examination of the Parable of the Good Samaritan reveals a much greater meaning than what we've usually thought of. Just as certain road signs say "NO RIGHT TURN", this parable that Yahusha taught instructs us to do the same.
Taking a look at 1 Corinthians 5, Paul has some harsh words for the church at Corinth that we must also take heed of. If we do not, we will compromise our witness to the world as disciples of Yahusha.
The Mount of Transfiguration is a pivotal moment in Yah's relationship with mankind. A careful examination of this event points to the establishment of the New Covenant through Yahusha, His beloved son.
This is the introductory episode. Discussion includes the 5 tenets that this podcast will be guided by, the meaning of Yah's name in Hebrew, and that Yahuah is the creator of all things. Nothing exists without Him!
A closer examination of scripture reveals that the Sabbath Day actually involves work! Sounds blasphemous....., right? If you're not prepared to be challenged by what you've been traditionally taught about the Sabbath, then you may not want to listen. Otherwise, take a listen and prayerfully consider what Yahuah really wants from His believers as the Ruler of the Sabbath.