We brought Pastor Steve Meister back on the podcast to talk about the preaching of the word. Specifically how the preaching of God’s word is God’s word. What does this mean? What doesn’t it mean? Why is it important, and can this principle lead to an abuse of authority?Check out the recommended reading and links in our show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/steve-meister-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 04:14)When Will SCOTUS Drop Its Remaining Major Decisions? — A Look at the Landscape as the Big Abortion Decision NearsPart II (04:14 – 15:42)Morality, Public Opinion, and Constitutionality: Important Distinctions in the Abortion Debate’Pro-Choice’ Identification Rises to Near Record High in U.S. by Gallup (Lydia Saad)Record-High 47% in U.S. Think Abortion Is Morally Acceptable by Gallup (Megan Brenan)Part III (15:42 – 19:43)‘The Supreme Court Is More Theocratic Than Secular.’: Evaluating Left’s Response to the Supreme Court’s Decision on Religious SchoolsSupreme Court Rules Maine’s Tuition Assistance Program Must Cover Religious Schools by NPR (Nina Totenberg)Part IV (19:43 – 25:38)‘They Are Idiots to be Disregarded’: Lead ‘Lightyear’ Actor Reacts to the ‘Dinosaurs’ Who View Same-Sex Kiss In Newest Film as Negative’Lightyear’ Star Chris Evans Calls Critics of On-Screen Representation ‘Idiots’ by Reuters (Rollo Ross)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | 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.

The Lord’s Supper is to be received only by those who have believed in Jesus Christ. It is an ordinance that Jesus himself gave to the church. Yet we are told that we must still examine ourselves before partaking. What are we examining? Plus, Jimmy takes Joe Steve out for dinner.Baptist Catechism Q. 104Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper?A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord’s body,⁠⁠ of their faith to feed upon him,⁠⁠ of their repentance,⁠ love,⁠⁠ and new obedience,⁠⁠ lest coming unworthily they eat and drink judgment to themselves.⁠.RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands