Title: Preparing people for the Kingdom of God
Speaker: Pastor Bryan Smith
Date: 1st June 2025
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand

In this episode we unpack Luke 1:5–25, where Zechariah and Elizabeth’s faith meets divine intervention. Gabriel’s announcement of John’s birth, Zechariah’s doubt and subsequent muteness illustrate God’s perfect timing and purpose.

We then turn to John the Baptist’s mission to prepare the way for Christ and draw parallels to our own calling. Believers today are sealed by the Holy Spirit as a down payment on our inheritance, empowering us with spiritual insight and guiding the church into God’s kingdom.

Key takeaways:


Divine purpose: God orchestrates events in His perfect timing, even when circumstances seem impossible.


Preparing the way: John’s prophetic role models how we ready hearts for Christ through faith and obedience.


Sealed by the Spirit: The Holy Spirit guarantees our inheritance and empowers us beyond mere intellect.

Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com 

The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2025 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Preparing people for the Kingdom of God Speaker: Pastor Bryan Smith Date: 1st June 2025 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand
In this episode we unpack Luke 1:5&ndash;25, where Zechariah and Elizabeth&rsquo;s faith meets divine intervention. Gabriel&rsquo;s announcement of John&rsquo;s birth, Zechariah&rsquo;s doubt and subsequent muteness illustrate God&rsquo;s perfect timing and purpose.
We then turn to John the Baptist&rsquo;s mission to prepare the way for Christ and draw parallels to our own calling. Believers today are sealed by the Holy Spirit as a down payment on our inheritance, empowering us with spiritual insight and guiding the church into God&rsquo;s kingdom.
Key takeaways:
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Divine purpose: God orchestrates events in His perfect timing, even when circumstances seem impossible.
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Preparing the way: John&rsquo;s prophetic role models how we ready hearts for Christ through faith and obedience.
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Sealed by the Spirit: The Holy Spirit guarantees our inheritance and empowers us beyond mere intellect.
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Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2025 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival

Talks straight from the Word of God.

Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Ep 748 - Preparing people for the Kingdom of God by Pastor Bryan Smith on the 1st June 2025 in New Plymouth, New Zealand

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