God Sized Living: Recent Episodes
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Strengthen your faith & build your knowledge of Scripture. Pastor Luke Biggs will guide you on a counter-cultural journey, questioning your world-view and challenging the way you integrate faith in your life.
As we begin Season 2, we'll begin studying the letters of 1 and 2 Peter of the New Testament.
Can you guess what will the world look like 100 years from now? As we imagine the future of our world, imagine David's as we looks toward the future.
When's the last time you felt overwhelmed and weary? What was the cause...something physical, emotional, or was it something spiritual?
If you're like me, you've asked yourself at times why your prayers don't sound like others? How did you learn to pray, and is it time to rethink your prayers...perhaps you need to unlearn how to pray and let God align us more to him.
This episode continues with the question...What does prayer change? What does prayer accomplish?
Why do you pray? The question you may ask is what does prayer even change? Is it an internal or external change? Is it both? We'll look at the Prayer of Daniel and other passages in the Bible.
Daniel 9:13
What does rock bottom look like for you? Sometime getting there is different for each person, and sometimes it takes a long time to reach that place. In the book of Daniel, we'll dig into Israel and rock bottom.
Daniel 9:7
What do escape rooms and prayer have in common? Listen in as we explore the prayer and words of Daniel in Chapter 9.
Daniel 9:3-4
Would you consider America a praying nation? And with a declining number, let me as you...How's your prayer life?
God has sent His archangel, Gabriel, to describe to Daniel what's to come, but there's more than meets the eye.
Daniel is getting to see the future of what's to come...ultimately to the Church, at the hand of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
Daniel 8:23-25
Let's take a look behind the curtain...the spiritual curtain, namely the one that separates our physical world from the spiritual one.
Daniel 8:15-25
Is there a time in battle when you think God would say "at ease." What is your sense of urgency in this battle for "souls"?
Daniel 8:13-14
Why does God sometimes allow breaking points to happen in our lives? And how does it shape and impact our faith?
Listen as Pastor Luke finishes up Part 4 of Persecution and how God can still use this in our lives, for His Purpose.
Daniel 8:5-10
Being persecuted today as a Christian...what does that look like to you? What does it mean to be persecuted. Let's uncover some of that through Daniel's dream in Chapter 8.
God has placed you in this exact time and place for a purpose. It is not by accident. The next part of the Book of Daniel will begin to uncover this truth.
Daniel 7:25 - 8:1-2
"Inside each of us, is everyone building a tower [Babel] into the heavens, declaring themselves the ruler in their kingdom." -Martin Luther
Where can you find the Tower of Babel today? Does it still exist? I believe the relationship between Babel and Babylon can be connected deeply, and we can find remnants of the "Tower" still today.
Let me share 3 observations of a authentic burden for the lost. And what do you do with this information?
Daniel 7:28
What is burdening you? This tends to trigger negative feelings & emotions. But what burdens you as a follower of Christ?
Daniel 7:9-14
The prophet Daniel is given two dreams to shine light on what's to come. In fact, he is shown that hard times are coming. Through this, we can see the ownership of God, and how we as Christians should take ownership.
Daniel 7:8
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the word "Antichrist"? Is it a monster, or a government? Perhaps he is just a person. Let's learn what the Bible says about this.
Daniel 7:2-7
Is God working in your life, or asking something of you that makes you tense? Why is there tension in our lives, between you and God? Let's seek to understand and discern what God shows us through His Word.
I continue with this question, "When were you saved?" We'll look at 4 types of explanations and how scripture addresses them.
Daniel 7:1-3
Can we know when we were saved? And what does it actually mean to be saved? I'll dive into scripture as we search the Books of Daniel, Romans, & Revelation.
Daniel 7:1
The year was 1974, and every horrible thing that could happen was happening. Was it the end of the world? What does the Book of Daniel say about the end times?
Daniel 7:1
Peace isn't found in the absence of struggle, but in the presence of God. So, what does the Bible say about peace? We dig into Daniel's dream from the beginning of Chapter 7.
Daniel 6: 26-27
The Greek word "ashamed" means to stand out or be different. Personally, how do we stand out to truly be a reflection of Jesus Christ?
Daniel 6: 16-20
Many of us have gone through seasons of feeling stuck. Whether emotionally, physically, or even psychologically. Is there a different way we can see these moments?
Daniel 6:4-5
The second part of Civil Disobedience. We'll look at how the prophet Daniel deals with this issue. 3 parts to remember: It's intentional and peaceful, it's a public act, and Daniel is ready to accept the consequences of his actions.
Daniel 6:4-5
What does our dual citizenship look like as Christians? What is the balance between a citizen of the State and a citizen of the kingdom of God?
Daniel 6:1-2
Let's discuss more of our character & what lies underneath it. The presence of the Spirit within a person and how it impacts others.
Daniel 6
Let's dive more into this phrase, "God works all things for my good." What exactly does that mean and is it really accurate? Let's see how the book of Daniel informs this "lens" we use with this phrase.
Daniel 5:13-24
There are different kinds of justice you'll hear in today's culture: social, racial, climate, healthcare, gender... the list goes on. How does God's justice speak into our justice, and how we see it?
Daniel 5: 5-6
Where does this phrase come from & what does it mean to you? Let's explore the spiritual connotations of this saying & its personal application.
Daniel 5:1-4
Have you ever wondered, what is blasphemy? And have I committed it to a point where there is no forgiveness? Let's dive more into the differences shown outwardly & felt inwardly.
Daniel 5
Have you ever known someone who said one thing, but did another? You know in your heart that they are living a lie... Has that person ever been you?
Daniel 3: 27-29
God uses everything for His purpose- whether people, governments, or power.
Daniel 3: 24-25
Did you know 4 out of 10 adults struggle with anxiety & depression? How do you handle anxiety? We'll discover the promises of God are abundant and never ceasing, as we explore more in the Book of Daniel.
Daniel 3: 19-23
Today's culture tells us to go, go, go - Green Light! But what about red lights and yellow lights. Are they bad? And what can they mean in our life?
Daniel 3:10-11;17-18
What kind of relationships do you have? Are they "If" or "Even If" kinds? Let's look at the relationship Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego had with God.
Daniel 3:1-6
The Church focuses on conversion of souls, but do you ever stop to think about the DE converted? And what does reversion mean, spiritually?
Daniel 2: 36-44
Luke is diving in on King Nebuchadnezzar's dream & how he sees it and himself. Through the mirrors we place in front of us.
Daniel 2: 20-35
Doors come in all shapes & sizes. Some seem very small while others are hard to miss. Are there doors in your life that God is opening? Does it seem small, or is it impossible to ignore now that it's open.
Daniel 2:1-6
What is God's purpose for your life? Are you using the gifts and passions God's given you in your life?
Daniel 1:8-21
Our strength is two-fold. It comes from our perseverance and grit, but more importantly, from God and His power. Our spiritual strength depends on where we want to stand in our faith.
Daniel 1: 8-21
What lines do you have drawn in the sand? Where does it get blurry for you? Daniel wrestles with these questions while in Babylon.
Daniel 1: 3-7
How strong is your faith and what foundation does it stand on? Explore Daniel's faith in the life of a Babylonian.
God-Sized Living hopes to strengthen your faith & build your knowledge of Scripture. An introduction to our new Bible journey, through the Book of Daniel with Pastor Luke Biggs.