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A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss the customs and practices of a Jewish wedding in Jesus' day and how those customs are referenced in certain parables of Jesus to illustrate truths, and how these customs also serve as illustrations of certain characteristics of the Old and New Covenants.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 and explore a detailed analysis of The Parable of the Talents.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss how one pursues wisdom in a holy gathering. Also, we explore what Paul means when he says all things belong to the local ekklesia of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss how God builds the image of the New Jerusalem on earth through His designated people of God as members of an ekklesia of God. We discuss the two categories of rewards offered by God, one being the reward of eternal life for those having saving faith that perseveres to the end, and the other rewards for works involving enduring worthy contributions made to the ekklesia of God, which is God's primary passion in this age.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss how this image of the New Jerusalem for which Paul laid a foundation was designed by God. This design for the image of the New Jerusalem to which the gathering of New Covenant believers is to conform was taught to us by Jesus Christ and shown to us by the Apostle Paul.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss in detail the full nature of the foundation laid by Paul as the master builder employed in God's building project regarding the ekklesia of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss the perspective of the Spirit regarding the desire of the Corinthian ekklesia members to divide themselves. We also discuss the illustrations of the vineyard and the fig tree in the Old and New Testaments and what we can learn from those parables of Jesus using these illustrations.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss the characteristics of a "spiritual man", "man of flesh", "infant in Christ", "milk" teachings, and "solid food" teachings as referenced by Paul. We also discuss the manner in which one progresses from an infant in Christ to a spiritual man.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we analyze 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 to finish up chapter 2. We discuss the predominant and critical role of the Spirit of God in the New Covenant age and how we have largely sabotaged His role by forsaking the gathering.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we analyze 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 and discuss numerous issues of translation, the passing of the Old Covenant age, the primary purpose of the New Covenant, and the remarkable and unexpected ways of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we finish chapter 1 of 1 Corinthians and the beginning of chapter 2. We discuss what it means for the foolish and the weak to shame the wise and the strong. All throughout, modern applications are made. We also focus on what it means to boast only in the Lord.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we take a long hard look at the reasons why the Jews were asking Jesus for a sign from heaven. We will also discover how Jesus was the ultimate sign from heaven as the true bread from heaven, having come down to give food for eternal life.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss the unique and rare characteristic of those who truly "believe" the gospel of the kingdom of God and, thus, belong in an ekklesia of God as a disciple of Christ. We also make modern applications of the lessons learned from our analysis of Luke 16. In addition, we consider the Parables of the Persistent Widow, the Great Banquet, and the Wedding Feast and apply the lessons learned there.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we briefly review the cost of discipleship and then cover the chapter of Luke 16, including the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, Jesus' engagement with the Pharisees, and the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we examine further the unique and rare characteristics of those who belong in an ekklesia of God. We also discover these are the same elite characteristics required to enter the perfected Kingdom of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we review and bring together many of the teachings of the gospel of the Kingdom of God and some characteristics of those who embrace it.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we explore the true meaning of the statements of Jesus to his disciples in Matthew 5 when referring to them as the light of the world, then referencing a city on a hill, then talking of a lamp to be put on a lampstand, and so on. Once understood properly, the ekklesia of God comes into clear focus.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we examine what is known as the Sermon on the Mount to show why the teaching might be better named the Teaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we examine the importance of preaching the full gospel of the Kingdom of God plainly, without the use of persuasive techniques of the world. We also discuss how an honest presentation of the full gospel may result in a purified ekklesia of God, releasing the people perfecting power of God and, thereby, destroying the worldly wisdom of the wise and religious "experts".

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we study how Paul fully preached the gospel of God, i.e., the gospel of the Kingdom of God, and compare Paul's gospel teaching to the severely truncated gospel teaching of today. We also closely examine the Parable of the Tares.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we learn why Jesus spoke in parables and examine multiple parables in Matthew 13 regarding the Kingdom of Heaven in order to better understand Jesus' meaning when he speaks of the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Included among the topics we discuss are the Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Hidden Treasure, Parable of the Costly Pearl, Parable of the Mustard Seed, and the Parable of the Leaven.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we review, in part, the Ekklesia's Prayer and closely examine the context in which Jesus commanded his disciples to pray this prayer.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discover why the "Lord's Prayer" is better described as the "Ekklesia's Prayer". We also begin to analyze why the modern version of the gospel message is woefully incomplete according to Jesus and Paul who preached the complete gospel of the kingdom of God.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we discuss the underlying mindset threatening the very survival of the Corinthian ekklesia of God relating to the emergence of splinter groups forming within the ekklesia.

A freedman of God hosting a journey to discover the lost ekklesia of God. In this episode, we examine 1 Corinthians 1:10-16, referring to John 17:20-21; Exodus 35 and 36; and Ephesians 2:21, 4:16 in our analysis.