This week we begin a new series in which we examine God’s descriptions of the forthcoming Messiah in the book of Isaiah. In this inaugural episode, we are examining Isaiah 8. When we slow down and really consider what is happening, the story is shocking. A wicked king is given an opportunity by God to receive any sign or wonder, as high as heaven or low as hell. He is the only person in Scripture given this opportunity. And he refuses.
But that isn’t the most shocking part; God mercifully gave him a sign anyway, and it was a wonderful sign. God described the Messiah He would send to rescue His people from the slavery of sin. Isaiah 8 is not a Christmas passage, though it is often read during this season. But let us take time to slow down, consider what God is speaking to us, and refuse to be like Ahaz who heard the words and left unchanged. Let us meditate on God’s words and consider how we can live on the realities of Immanuel.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 08:42) An Ominous Turn in the War of Ukraine: Russia Threatens Use of ‘Tactical Nuclear Weapons’ — How Far is the US Willing to Go to Aid Ukraine?Part II (08:42 – 15:58) ‘Then the Eyes of Both were Opened, and They Knew That They Were Naked’: The Morality of Knowledge After the Fall — You Can’t Unknow What You Now KnowPart III (15:58 – 18:13) ‘The History of the World Includes Very Few Retired Dictators’: The Predicament of Vladimir Putin and Danger of an Autocrat Backed into a CornerHow Seriously Should We Take Putin’s Nuclear Threat in Ukraine? by New York Times (Ross Douthat)Part IV (18:13 – 22:08) Who Would Globally Police Russia and Hold It Accountable for Its Crimes? The Failure of the United Nations Was There from the Beginning Part V (22:08 – 26:10) The Shifting Political Tectonic Plates in Europe: Conservatives Win Italian Elections Likely Resulting in First Woman to Lead Italy’s GovernmentSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
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Friday, March 25, 2022
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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Fido Goes Paleo? Vegan? Ashwaganda Root Dog Food? When Pet Owners Feed Their Pets As They Feed Themselves, They Reveal More Than They ThinkNEW YORK TIMES (PRIYA KRISHNA)
The Diet Worked For Them. Now Their Pets Are on It.RELIGION NEWS SERVICE (CLAIRE GIANGRAVé)
Pope Francis Called Pet Owners Selfish. An Animal Chaplain Says He Sells Love Short.PART 2
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A Life That Tells the Story of the Twentieth Century, and the Story of America — Madeleine Albright Dies at Age 84WORLD OPINIONS (R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.)
Only in America—the astounding life of Madeleine Albright, 1937–2022PART 3
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Should I Remove My Daughter from a School That Employs A Transgender Teacher for Children in the First Grade? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPART 4
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Will My Mother Go to Hell for Believing Her Baptism Gets Her to Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPART 5
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Why Does the Apostles’ Creed Single Out Pontius Pilate? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPART 6
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Does Romans 2:14 Mean that Gentiles Can Obey the Law Without the Holy Spirit? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPART 7
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How Does the Holy Spirit Speak? Is It Through a Microphone? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Question from a Three-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing -
Modesty
Krista McDunn (LPC) is back to have a conversation with Joe and Jimmy about modesty. What does the bible actually say about modesty? How much does culture have a say in what is immodest? How should we address a sexualized culture and lustful thoughts? Is one problem more insidious than the other?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
