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Heartbeat Church's mission is for people to live in the image that God intended. We believe that people are at their best when in relationship with the God whose image we reflect. In order to know more about God it is vital we understand the scriptures that he has given to us. These podcasts are the messages from Heartbeat Church Sunday Service from Pastor Mitch Levingston.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers and fantastic beasts. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus, the Great Passover Lamb, has initiated the deliverance of his people, and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of society. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual backgrounds behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers and fantastic beasts. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus the Great Passover Lamb has initiated the deliverance of his people and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is finally destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of the culture around them. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual background behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers and fantastic beasts. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus the Great Passover Lamb has initiated the deliverance of his people and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is finally destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of the culture around them. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual background behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers and fantastic beasts. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus the Great Passover Lamb has initiated the deliverance of his people and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is finally destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of the culture around them. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual background behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers and fantastic beasts. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus the Great Passover Lamb has initiated the deliverance of his people and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is finally destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of the culture around them. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual background behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Revelation seems to be an incomprehensible mystery. Full of strange symbols, colourful metaphors, cryptic numbers, fantastic beasts, and strange writing style. No book of scripture has captivated, baffled and divided Christians quite like Revelation. The English theologian G. K. Chesterton once remarked, “Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators.”
Despite its complexity, for John’s original audience, the images, language and prophecies were relevant to their worldview and understanding. Revelation reveals the message about Jesus Christ and his purposes for the Church, to enact an eschatological (end-time) exodus. The Egyptian Exodus is the template for Revelation’s Exodus. Jesus the Great Passover Lamb has initiated the deliverance of his people and they are waiting for the “Red Sea” moment when evil is finally destroyed. With this New Exodus looming, John provides a message of comfort to those who are suffering and a warning to churches who are tempted to assimilate to the practices of the culture around them. In these series of introductory lessons, we will explore some of the historical, cultural and textual background behind one of the most complex but important books in the bible.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The Book of Judges is the bleakest and most violent portion of Israel’s history. It is a stark warning about the consequences of a society who rejects Yahweh’s commandments. Judges traces the "Canaanization" of the Israelite society, a society where idolatry, pervasion, betrayal, murder and rape become the norm. In order to rescue Israel from her enemies and lead the people to the proper worship of Yahweh. Despite the Judges being called by Yahweh and empowered with his spirit the majority fail to meet the standards of leadership set by Moses and Joshua. With each successive Judge, commitment to the Torah steadily weakens. Despite the heroic exploits of Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Samson the true hero of the narrative is Yahweh the true faithful Judge. While not the always principal character we see Yahweh constantly working behind the scenes, judging Israel with the Judge that they truly deserve.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites entrance into the land of Canaan. Joshua is one of the most violent texts in the Hebrew Bible and raises a number of theological and philosophical questions about God and violence. This following series explores the violent narrative of Joshua and how Christians can understand its message and apply it in light of the true Joshua Jesus of Nazareth.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the 6th Century, Pope Gregory the Great created a list known as the Seven Deadly Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and slothfulness. Gregory developed the list in order of the degree which they offended love. Gregory taught that Christian were supposed to adopt the Seven Spiritual Virtues humility instead of pride, kindness against envy, abstinence against gluttony, chastity against lust, patience against anger, liberality against greed and diligence against slothfulness. This seven part series explores the sins and why they are so deadly.
In the lead up to Easter, the following podcasts explore some of the key moments in the week before Jesus death and resurrection.
In the lead up to Easter, the following podcasts explore some of the key moments in the week before Jesus death and resurrection.
In the lead up to Easter, the following podcasts explore some of the key moments in the week before Jesus death and resurrection.
In the lead up to Easter, the following podcasts explore some of the key moments in the week before Jesus death and resurrection.
In the lead up to Easter, the following podcasts explore some of the key moments in the week before Jesus death and resurrection.
Jesus final commands to his followers was to go and make disciples of all the nations and to baptise them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In this episode we explore the Old Testament foundations for baptism and the deeper imagery it points in bringing new life and a change in people's status before God.
Communion, the Lord's Supper of the Eucharist is one of the few rituals that is practiced in churches of all denominations. While the symbols of the bread and the wine representing Jesus body and blood are familiar to the worshipper. What is the Old Testament background to Communion? How does the narrative of the Old Testament point to the night when Jesus inaugurated communion for the first time?
Fasting is a discipline that is foreign to a number of Christians. But it has been a discipline regularly practiced by Jews, past Christians and other religions. What is fasting and why does the bible command Christians to do it?
Church's have a reputation for asking people for money and misusing that money. What are the reasons that scriptures command people to give? In this episode we explore the Old Testament foundations of giving and what it means for us as Christians today.
There is so many books, articles and sermons on prayer! In this episode we explore prayer as a means of restoring Eden in our lives of being able to walk with God as the first humans did in the Garden.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. But how can fear of a person or God be a positive thing? In this episode we explore what fear of the LORD means in its context in the Hebrew Scriptures.
In this episode we explore the reasons why Christians meet together on a Sunday to worship.