Rev. Dr. J.D.: Recent Episodes
Rev. Dr. J.D. Denkins
Dr. D. as he is affectionally known Shares each daily wisdom keys from the Word of God to help move people to a deeper God perspective and reliance on the principles found in Scripture.
WEDNESDAY – 2 Chron. 7:4-6
Solomon and the Israelites partnered
in offering the burnt, fellowship,
grain, and thanksgiving offerings for
this 15-day celebration.
TUESDAY– 2 Chron. 7:2-3
The Israelites saw the Presence and Power
of God and prostrated themselves in
His presence with praise. This was a
sacred and sanctified place.
MONDAY – 2 Chron. 7:1
God’s response to Solomon’s prayer
was an undeniable confirmation.
Solomon and the Israelites had
positioned themselves to hear from
God.
2 Chronicles 6:16-17 NIV
Solomon continues to thank God for keeping His Word, but he also knows His people must walk in God’s ways. God wants us to live an abundant life, but not an abusive life. God’s Word safeguards us from the pitfalls in the world.
2 Chronicles 6:10-11 NIV
God will keep His Word always. Solomon is adoring God for keeping is promise to His father, David. God is not slack in His promise in your life, keep trusting God is moving in your life.
WEDNESDAY – MATT. 28:17 18 Jesus proclaims His authority and His reign to all. Jesus has defeated death, hell, the grave, and sin.
MONDAY – MATT. 28:16 The disciples had been informed by the women to meet Jesus in Galilee. This mountain was the highest in Galilee.
WEDNESDAY – JOHN 21:7-8 When John (the disciple whom Jesus loved) said to Peter, “It is the Lord”, Peter’s response is an act of urgency.
MONDAY – JOHN 21:1-3 Jesus continuous appears to His disciples after His Resurrection, this time they are not locked up in a room, they have returned to where Jesus called them from, fishing.
FRIDAY – JOHN 20:26-29 Jesus appears to His disciples a second time a week later and Thomas is present. Jesus shows Himself but also offers Himself to Thomas. Jesus say, you believe because you have seen, blessed are those who believe and have not seen.
THURSDAY –JOHN 20:24-25 Thomas, one of the twelve was not present when Jesus appeared the first time, he expressed what it would take for him to believe Jesus was alive.
Wednesday JOHN 20:22 23 Jesus now prepares His disciples for ministry that they will do in His Name and in His Nature.
TUESDAY– JOHN 20:20-21 Jesus says to His disciples a second time “Peace be with you”. Jesus shows His wounds and we must become vulnerable with Jesus that He heal us of our sins.
MONDAY – JOHN 20:19 On the evening of the Resurrection of Jesus, the disciples we locked up in a room on the day of victory. Believers in Christ must walk in the redemptive and resurrected victory of Christ!
LUKE 24:30-31 Jesus rebuked them and revealed to them all that the Scriptures taught concerning Himself, then in the blessing of thanks and the breaking of bread, their eyes were opened.
LUKE 24:22-24 The belief of a Risen Redeemer must be believed be for He can be seen. The sisters believed the Angels and went to share the Good News with the disciples who did not believe.
TUESDAY– LUKE 24:19-21 The disciples shared their dreams and disappointments with Jesus about what they had hoped for in Jesus.
MONDAY –LUKE 24:15-16 Some disciples were still in disbelief and grief on Resurrection Sunday. Jesus walked with these disciples, but their eyes would not allow them to see Him.
FRIDAY – LUKE 24:8 The women remembering what Jesus said, ran back and shared the news with the Apostles, but they did not believe them. When Jesus reveals Himself to you, follow and obey.
THURSADAY – LUKE 24:6-7 The angels remind the women that Jesus had shared with them that He must go through, but He would rise three days later.
WEDNESDAY –LUKE 24:4-5 The Angels give the women information that helps them process the unexpected. Do not go to the tomb looking for a dead Jesus, He’s Alive!
TUESDAY– LUKE 24:2-3 The women found some unexpected evidence at tomb of Jesus. The stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty.
MONDAY - LUKE 24:1 The women were carrying out their duty to ensure that the body of Jesus was anointed for proper burial.
MONDAY – MAGNUS ET SANCTUS – LUKE 21:29-33 Seasons and Signs in creation will come to pass and every Word of the Lord will be fulfilled before the end comes.
MARK 5: 32-34 The woman who had the issue of bleeding now healed by faith, reveals herself to Jesus. Jesus calls her daughter, and she is not just healed, but saved.
MARK 5:25-28 Another life-or-death issue was also urgent at the same time as the Synagogue leader’s daughter, a woman with a issue of bleeding. She believed too, Jesus was her last and only hope!
MARK 5:22-24 Jesus is interrupted by a leader of the Synagogue about a life and death issue with his daughter who was ill and near death. Coming to Jesus was his last and only hope!
MARK 5:21 Jesus was not welcomed everywhere He went. This passage is one that people are gathering to hear His teaching and they receive Him with expectation.
PSALMS 119:165-168
The Psalmist reflects on the peace of those who have the Lord as their trust, because of His salvation.
PSALMS 119:153-156 The Psalmist cries out to the Lord in affliction and distress. The Psalmist mentions the ways of the wicked, but the Psalmist reflection on the Word and tender mercies of the Lord.
ROMANS 5:6-10 Paul shares to the Church at Rome; how committed God is to His creation. God because of His love for humanity, reconciles us through the blood offering of Jesus, His Son. Anyone who believe in Jesus is not redeem from God’s wrath.
MATTHEW 18:15-20 Jesus provides instruction on how to reconcile in the family of faith. We should attempt to communicate not condemn. Attempts to reconcile should be our desire, but it is not always achieved.
MATTHEW 6:12-15 Jesus during His sermon on the mount share this model prayer that includes reconciliation. Jesus the great reconciler instructs us to include forgiveness in our prayers.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:10-11 Paul resolves within himself that it is not by anything that he has done, but it is all God’s doing. He says, it is by the grace of God and this grace that is moving in him.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:9 Paul acknowledges his own sinfulness and how unworthy he is to be called into the ministry of Christ as an Apostle. He calls himself one born out of due season.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:6-8 Paul furthers his testimony of Christ resurrection from the dead but the more than five hundred witnesses that he appeared to at one time and then also Christ appear to him.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-5 Paul reminds the Church of Corinth, that what he preaches, he received from Christ. All that Christ did was according to the Scripture and there are witnesses of His resurrection.
1 CORNITHIANS 15:1-2 Paul reminds the Church at Corinth the Gospel that He preached of Christ, and it is the Gospel of Christ in which they have believed, unless they did not accept the Gospel.
ESTHER 4:15-17 Esther calls for all the Jews in the province to fast and pray. She and her servants will also fast and pray for the
courage and strategy to go before the king, no matter the cost.
NEHEMIAH 4:13-15 The opposition plans a sneak attack to disrupt the progress of Nehemiah, but some family who live near the oppositions camp reveal their plans. Nehemiah is given strategy to strength the families and the fighting men while they work.
NEHEMIAH 4:7-9 The opposition can hear of your progress and become enraged, but continue to progress, their response does not impact your results. Nehemiah keeps rebuilding.
NEHEMIAH 4:1-3 Nehemiah faced opposition along the journey of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The opposition did not detour him and those with him, because Nehemiah was carrying out a God-size vision.
ESTHER 4:15-17 Esther calls for all the Jews in the province to fast and pray. She and her servants will also fast and pray for the courage and strategy to go before the king, no matter the cost.
ESTHER 4:13-14 Mordecai reminds Esther that she should not think because she is in the palace, she is exempt from the edict. Mordecai also encourages Esther; this may be the reason you have risen to this position.
ESTHER 4:7-9 Esther sent her servant Hathach to see why Mordecai was in deep mourning, sackcloth and ashes? Mordecai shared the written edict with Hathach to give it to Esther.
ESTHER 4:1-3 Mordecai learned that Haman was given permission to issue an exaction day of annihilation of all people of Jewish descent. Mordecai began to mourn at the kings gate for the Jewish people and every Jew who learned of the execution day began to mourn.
DANIEL 3:8-11 We have people who are watching the move of God in our lives that are not excited about what God has and is doing in us, for us, nor through us, so we expect opposition and setups.
DANIEL 3:7 Nebuchadnezzar was pleased with all that had been done and now he was ready for all languages and lands to bow down and worship him. This is called idolatry.
DANIEL 3:4-6
A statue had been erected for all the people of the land and of every language to bow down and worship when they hear the sound of music. But if anyone does not bow down they will be through furnace.
MARK 15:3-5 Pilate again asked Jesus, do you answer nothing of these accusations that they are making about You, Jesus remains silent, but Pilate marveled at Jesus’ posture in the presence of presumed power.
MARK 15:2 Pilate asked Jesus a question about His identity and Jesus responded, but to the accusations of the chief priest, Jesus was unbothered.
MARK 15:1 Jesus’ accusers have counseled with one another all night in illegal court setting and now, they do not have the authority to crucify him so they appeal to Pilate.
MARK 14:60-64 The high priest becomes enraged that Jesus has remained so calm and has not answered a word of these false accusations. Jesus does respond to the question about His identity.
MARK 14:55-59 Jesus has been arrested, not rights read, and no charges filed worthy of the arrest. Jesus stands before those religious leaders and does not respond to any false accusations.
LUKE 14:3-5 Jesus is always under surveillance and uses settings to teach. He does not allow the elite to discourage Him from healing in their presence on the Sabbath.
MARK 5:15 Once Jesus had permitted the demons to go into a herd of pigs, the man that was once demon-possessed and would harm himself is clothed and in his right mind, but the people are now afraid of him.
MARK 5:16-17 The people instead of be joyful about the deliverance and restoration of this former demon possessed man, they were begging Jesus to leave their region.
MARK 5:9-11 The demons that were possess the man’s body were under the authority of Jesus. There is nothing, absolutely nothing in this world
JOHN 4:24-26 Jesus reveals that God is not look for caverned images, because God is a Spirit and the worshiper must seek the intangibleness to worship God. Jesus further reveals He is the Messiah.
JOHN 4:23 Jesus removes the clutter and confusion about worship for the woman at the well and Jesus informs her of what true worship of God is and what’s required.
JOHN 4:22 When we come to worship it’s not about rituals, nor routines, its about a relationship with the Lord through faith in Jesus the Christ. Be clear about Who you worship.
JOHN 4:20-21 The woman asked Jesus a question about worship that had been a point of division between Jews and Samaritans. Jesus informs her, the important question is not about where but Who you worship.
JOHN 4:19 In this passage the woman at the well has finally picked up something different about the man she is conversating with. Are you having conversations with Jesus long enough to recognize that there is something special about Jesus?
MATTHEW 28:17
When the disciples were in the presence of Jesus, some immediately worshiped, while some waiver in their faith. Be certain to know Jesus for yourself and when in His presence, bow down and worship Him!
MARK 14:22-25 Jesus honors the Passover meal, but He establishes a new meal with His disciples. Only using bread and wine. This was established by Jesus and is continued in His Church.
MARK 14:16-18 The disciples found everything, just as Jesus had said. At the Passover, Jesus with His disciples sharing a meal of deliverance, shares some disappointing news.
MARK 14:13-15 Jesus sends His disciples in twos, there is no lone ranger ministry with Jesus. These disciples follow Jesus’ instructions in seeking a location for the Passover preparations.
MARK 14:12 Beloved, the disciples of Jesus understood the sacredness of the season, but they looked to Jesus for instructions of preparations. Always ask and start with Jesus.
Luke 1:38 Mary joyfully and willingly surrendered to the will of GOD, she declared that she was the LORD’s servant. We should serve God with this spirit of surrender.
Luke 1:30-31 Gabriel informs Mary that he brought a joy-filled greeting, and that Mary has been chosen to carry and give birth to the Son of God and His Name will be Jesus.
Matthew 1:19 When Joseph discovered that his intended wife was already with pregnant with a child that was not his, he had some difficult decisions to make.
Matthew 1:18 The Birth narrative of Jesus begins with God’s fulfillment of His Word through His prophet, Isaiah, in the life of Mary and Joseph.
Psalm 125:4-5 The Psalmist paints a picture of contrast between the trust in the Lord and those who do wickedly. God’s peace will be upon His people.
Psalm 122:6 The Psalmist encourages all those who share in the joy of going to the house of the Lord to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the city and the house of prayer. We want the peace of God to travel with us wherever we go.
Isaiah 26:3 Beloved, God provides us with a song of praise and His Presence of peace in amidst our circumstances of darkness and despair, if we keep our focus on Him.
Isaiah 26:3 Beloved, God provides us with a song of praise and His Presence of peace in amidst our circumstances of darkness and despair, if we keep our focus on Him.
Isaiah 26:3 Beloved, God provides us with a song of praise and His Presence of peace in amidst our circumstances of darkness and despair, if we keep our focus on Him.
Psalm 4:8 The Psalmist start out questioning God for how long it would be, before God answered their request. Then the Psalmist concludes with certain that God will bring peace.
Psalm 43:5
The Psalmist begins to strengthen their
soul by hoping/trusting in God, who is
still able to liberate them from any
situation.
Psalm 43:1-2
The Psalmist is seeking liberation and
leadership from God back to the place of
their desire which is the house of worship.
Psalm 42:7-8
Beloved, the Psalmist moves from a
season of drought to a season of
drowning. The Psalmist is humble by
these seasons, but their faith is not shaken.
Psalm 42:3-4
Beloved, the Palmist further describes the
drought season of their soul, the only
nourishment they have experienced is
their own tears. Yet the Psalmist
remembers the worship and the fellowship
of the people of God.
Psalm 42:1-2
The Psalmist is in exile and the exile
experience is like a drought. The Psalmist
compares their thirsty soul with the image
of a deer that pants for water.
Psalm 136:17, 22
Beloved, the Psalmist continues to
retell the Israelites journey to the
Promise land, how God kept His
Word to His servant Abraham.
Psalm 136:10-11
Beloved, the Psalmist retells how the
Lord delivered the Israelites from
Egypt and their journey through the
wilderness. For that praises the Lord!
Psalm 136:4-5
Beloved, the Palmist compels us to
exalt the God, who has created the
cosmos and the heavens.
Psalm 136:1-3
Beloved, the Psalmist compels us to
shout praises to Elohim, who is Lord
of all and Ruler of all, because His
mercy endures forever.
Exodus 17:5
God instructs Moses to separate from the people, take some of the elders with you, and the staff that you used in Egypt. Go!
Exodus 17:3-4
The Israelites could only think of
Egypt in the desire of water and
complain against Moses. Moses does
not attempt to answer the people
without going to God.
Exodus 17:1-2
Here again, liberated Israelites are
grumbling like spoiled children to
Moses because there is no water for
them to drink.
Exodus 3:14
Moses asks God what His name is, to tell the Israelites who has sent him to deliver them. God says, “I Am”. This name reveals God’s eternality of His name and nature. He was, He is, and He will be.
Genesis 22:14
God is leading Abraham in a covenantal relationship with Him. Abraham grows in his faith and trust in God. God reveals Himself in this passage as Jehovah-Jireh, the LORD will provide.
Genesis 12:1
God’s Hebrew name in this passage is Jehovah. The self-existing God makes a covenant with Abram. God is always involved in human history.
Genesis 7:1
In the account of Noah, Elohim is involved with purging the wickedness from humanity and instructs Noah to build the Ark.
Genesis 1:1-2
God’s Hebrew name in this passage is Elohim, this describes the plurality of God. In the Creation Account, Elohim is at work.
Exodus 12:15-17
God establishes the Lord’s Passover as an everlasting celebration and festival, there is to be no work, but there is to be the retelling of God’s faithfulness of deliverance of His people from Egypt.
Exodus 12:7-11
God continues to give instructions to Moses on how to handle the sacrifice, prepare the meal, and how to eat it. God institutes His Passover.
Exodus 12:4-6
God gives instructions concerning the offering, the sharing of responsibilities with neighbors, and when the sacrifice is to be offered.
Exodus 12:1-3
God is the establisher and keeper of
time. He instructs Moses to establish a
new year because of a new beginning
in the life of Israel, with an offering
being at the beginning.
Exodus 4:14-17
God does not change Moses’
assignment; He just provides him with
support. Moses remains the leader and
God gives him specific instructions on
his role.
Exodus 4:10-13
Now Moses moves from the disbelief
of the elders to his insecurities in
himself, but refocuses Moses on who
is creator of man, his mouth, and
man’s measure. God is Moses’
everything in this assignment.
Exodus 4:5-9
God gives Moses’ another sign and
says the elders will believe you
because of these signs, but if not, God
has other convincing signs.
Exodus 4:2-4
God shows Moses a sign to align his
perspective of His power. What is in
our hand/possession is more when we
surrender it to God.
Exodus 4:1
Moses continues with questions of
“if” and “suppose”. Doubt is the
adversary and enemy of faith and
obedience.
Exodus 3:11-12
God removed all Moses excuses of low self-esteem by tell Moses, I will be with you and when you come out, you and my people will worship me on this mountain.
Exodus 3:7-10
God says, I have seen, I have heard, and I am concerned about my people. I will bring them out of bondage into a land of milk and honey. I am sending you, Moses
Exodus 3:4-6
God calls Moses and instructs Moses on how to approach His Holy presence. God reveals Himself as the God of Covenant and the God of Promise.
Exodus 3:3
God will create a strange occurs to cause pause in your routine to get your attention. God does all the drawing.
Exodus 3:1-2
Theophany, the appearance of God. God showed up on Moses job to have a holy encounter with Him. Never think you have to be at a certain place for God to reveal Himself to you!
Ephesians 3:20
Paul begins to recap and conclude his
prayer for the Church at Ephesus by
talking about the limitless power of God
by what He has already done in them.
Ephesians 3:21
To God be all the glory in the Church at
Ephesus and any church where believers
have received Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior. This glory is perpetual to this
generation and generations to come!
Ephesians 3:18-19
The prayer is to draw the connection of
family as God’s holy people, Gentiles and
Israelites, family members. Growing in
the vastness of God’s love.
Ephesians 3:14-15
Paul shares his prayer life for the Church
at Ephesus and that all are part of God’s
family. We bear the Name of God, our
Father.
Ephesians 3:16-17
Paul prays that from the wealth of God,
the Church of Ephesus would be
strengthened by the Spirit of God, which
creates a clean house for Christ to dwell in
love.