Revelation 15 is a short chapter, but it carries tremendous weight. It serves as a transition between what's already been revealed and what's about to unfold. The judgments of God are about to reach their final expression in the bowl judgments, and before that happens, there's a noticeable pause in Heaven that points us directly to Jesus.

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Revelation 15 is a short chapter, but it carries tremendous weight. It serves as a transition between what's already been revealed and what's about to unfold. The judgments of God are about to reach their final expression in the bowl judgments, and before that happens, there's a noticeable pause in Heaven that points us directly to Jesus.
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Please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/">https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/</a> for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.&nbsp; You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.
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The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: <a href="https://amzn.to/41v1DKh">&nbsp;https://amzn.to/41v1DKh</a>
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What does it look like to live out Philippians 4:8? "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things." Talk to yourself like God talks to you! In Dwell on These Things, pastor and author John Stange shows how, instead of living at the mercy of whatever thought pops into your mind, you can choose to

🙏 Replace feelings of discouragement with a sense of God’s goodness
🙏 Practice seeing yourself in the loving way God sees you
🙏 Exchange negative self-talk for positive biblical messages
🙏 Learn to face the day with hope in your heart

There’s no need to remain stuck thinking unhelpful thoughts. Learn how you can fill your mind with encouraging, life-enriching truths through a gospel-saturated, thirty-one-day challenge that can help you replace a destructive mindset with a positive, empowering, and godly one.

Listen to Pastor John Stange's other podcasts:

Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible
Daily Devotions with Pastor John

To read more from John, visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/.

What does it look like to live out Philippians 4:8? "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things." Talk to yourself like God talks to you! In Dwell on These Things, pastor and author John Stange shows how, instead of living at the mercy of whatever thought pops into your mind, you can choose to 🙏 Replace feelings of discouragement with a sense of God’s goodness 🙏 Practice seeing yourself in the loving way God sees you 🙏 Exchange negative self-talk for positive biblical messages 🙏 Learn to face the day with hope in your heart There’s no need to remain stuck thinking unhelpful thoughts. Learn how you can fill your mind with encouraging, life-enriching truths through a gospel-saturated, thirty-one-day challenge that can help you replace a destructive mindset with a positive, empowering, and godly one.
Listen to Pastor John Stange's other podcasts:
<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/chapter-a-day-audio-bible/">Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible</a> <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/daily-devotions-with-pastor-john/">Daily Devotions with Pastor John</a>
To read more from John, visit <a href="https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/">https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/.</a>

In Dwell on These Things, pastor and author John Stange shows how, instead of living at the mercy of whatever thought pops into your mind, you can choose to replace feelings of discouragement with a sense of God’s goodness.

Dwell On These Things

Dwell on These Things

"Victory, Worship, and the Coming Judgment" - Revelation 15:1-8

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One of the clearest signs that we understand the heart of God is the way we treat people. It’s possible to know a great deal about theology, attend church faithfully, memorize Scripture, and still struggle to love others well. We can become skilled at discussing truth while remaining impatient, harsh, unforgiving, or self-centered.

I recently read an account of a man who was telling an employee at a Christian Bookstore all about his thesis. He had just finished earning a Master's in Divinity degree and was planning to serve in some form of vocational ministry. During the conversation, his son asked him a simple question, and the man responded so harshly and hurtfully to being interrupted by his child that it made those around him question whether he really had the temperament to serve in church leadership.

Jesus never separated devotion to God from love for people. In Matthew 22, He brings those two responsibilities together and shows us that they stand at the center of a life that honors God. We were created to glorify God, and we glorify Him by loving Him with our whole being and by loving the people He has placed around us.

Matthew 22 takes place during the final week before the crucifixion. Religious leaders repeatedly approached Jesus with questions designed to trap Him. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and other leaders were trying to expose some weakness in His teaching.

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The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh

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To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com.

One of the clearest signs that we understand the heart of God is the way we treat people. It&rsquo;s possible to know a great deal about theology, attend church faithfully, memorize Scripture, and still struggle to love others well. We can become skilled at discussing truth while remaining impatient, harsh, unforgiving, or self-centered.
I recently read an account of a man who was telling an employee at a Christian Bookstore all about his thesis. He had just finished earning a Master's in Divinity degree and was planning to serve in some form of vocational ministry. During the conversation, his son asked him a simple question, and the man responded so harshly and hurtfully to being interrupted by his child that it made those around him question whether he really had the temperament to serve in church leadership.
Jesus never separated devotion to God from love for people. In Matthew 22, He brings those two responsibilities together and shows us that they stand at the center of a life that honors God. We were created to glorify God, and we glorify Him by loving Him with our whole being and by loving the people He has placed around us.
Matthew 22 takes place during the final week before the crucifixion. Religious leaders repeatedly approached Jesus with questions designed to trap Him. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and other leaders were trying to expose some weakness in His teaching.
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Please visit <a href="https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/">https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/</a> for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.&nbsp; You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.
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If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange</a>
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The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: <a href="https://amzn.to/41v1DKh">&nbsp;https://amzn.to/41v1DKh</a>
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To&nbsp;email John Stange directly, please send your message to <a href="mailto:biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com">biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com</a>.

"Loving Others Like Jesus" - Matthew 22:34-40

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Many people think of obedience as the opposite of joy. Obedience can sound restrictive, demanding, or burdensome. Joy, by contrast, sounds freeing and satisfying. Our culture often teaches us that happiness comes from following our desires, resisting limitations, and choosing our own path. Jesus presents a different vision.

In John 15, He teaches that obedience doesn’t rob us of joy. Obedience leads us into joy because it keeps us close to Him. God’s commands aren’t designed to keep us from flourishing. They guide us toward the life for which we were created.

We were created to glorify God, and one of the primary ways we glorify Him is by obeying His Word. But Christian obedience isn’t cold rule-following. It grows from union with Christ, rests on His grace, expresses our love, and produces lasting fruit.

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Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.

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Many people think of obedience as the opposite of joy. Obedience can sound restrictive, demanding, or burdensome. Joy, by contrast, sounds freeing and satisfying. Our culture often teaches us that happiness comes from following our desires, resisting limitations, and choosing our own path. Jesus presents a different vision.
In John 15, He teaches that obedience doesn&rsquo;t rob us of joy. Obedience leads us into joy because it keeps us close to Him. God&rsquo;s commands aren&rsquo;t designed to keep us from flourishing. They guide us toward the life for which we were created.
We were created to glorify God, and one of the primary ways we glorify Him is by obeying His Word. But Christian obedience isn&rsquo;t cold rule-following. It grows from union with Christ, rests on His grace, expresses our love, and produces lasting fruit.
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Please visit <a href="https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/">https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/</a> for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.&nbsp; You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.
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The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: <a href="https://amzn.to/41v1DKh">&nbsp;https://amzn.to/41v1DKh</a>
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To&nbsp;email John Stange directly, please send your message to <a href="mailto:biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com">biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com</a>.

“Obeying God with Joy” - John 15:1-11

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Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.

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The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh

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To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com.

Please visit <a href="https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/">https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/</a> for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.&nbsp; You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website.
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To&nbsp;email John Stange directly, please send your message to <a href="mailto:biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com">biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com</a>.

"Setting the stage for intentional generosity" - Psalm 112:5

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"Victory, Worship, and the Coming Judgment" - Revelation 15:1-8

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