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The Bible Speaks to You

The Bible Speaks to You

James Early
Do you wish your prayers could be more effective? Are you tired of theological debates and just want to get into the heart and soul of Jesus, follow him, and live his teachings in your daily life? Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher, speaker, and Jesus Mindset Coach, along with an occasional guest, share fresh insights on how the Bible still speaks to us today. The focus is on embracing the mindset of Jesus and how we can all think, act, and love the way Christ did. 
233 - 233 – Are You Looking For Jesus in the Wrong Place?
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  • 233 - 233 – Are You Looking For Jesus in the Wrong Place?

    233 – Where are you looking for Jesus?

    A lot of people are looking for Jesus these days, the real Jesus.

    Unfortunately, a lot of people have become disillusionedby the difference between what they’re discovering about Jesus in the Bible and the way their churches have followed, or rather not followed, Jesus.

    This week's episode is about where to look for Jesus and where not look for him. The Bible gives some pretty good insights on this.

    Where NOT to look for Jesus:

    Your preconceptions and opinionsSomeone else's opinionsTheological debates and man-made doctrinesAsleep at the back of a boatOn the crossIn the tomb 

    Where TO look for Jesus:

    The BibleJesus's teachingsYour obedience to Jesus's teachingsThe way you help and heal people in needIn heaven at the right hand of God

    But your motives in looking for Jesusare just as important as where you look for him.

    Take a moment and ask yourself: 

    Where are you trying to find Christ? And just as important: Why are you looking for Christ in the first place? Is it for the loaves and fish? Is it to be healed? Is it because you are hungry and thirsty for righteousness?

    The only real place to look for and find Jesus, the real Jesus, is in his pure spiritual dwelling place in heaven, the realm of God, the realm of Spirit.

    The best way to find Jesus is to close your material eyes and open your spiritual eyes.

    You will find Jesuswhen you look through the honest and sincere lens of your own heart: every time you follow and obey his teachings, every time you search for him in Scripture, every time you help others and heal in his name.

    When you do these things, you can say with Stephen, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” (Acts 7:56  NIV)

    Show notes:
    Full transcript of the episode and all Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/233

    Support the show

    _________________________
    James Early,the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

    Reach out todayif you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donationto support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching callto see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you ContactJames here

    Tue, 26 Mar 2024
  • 232 - 232 – You Don’t Need Someone Else’s Permission to Do What God Has Called You to Do

    232 – Is anything keeping you from doing what God has called you to do?

    Do you have a strong sense of purpose in your life but it seems things keep getting in the way of you doing what God has called you to do?

    Or maybe you're still waiting to see what God wants you to do with your life.

    Sometimes, even when we know what God's will is for our lives, we haven't really pursued it because somehow we're waiting to get permission and approval from someone else.

    This week's episode is all about not waiting for someone to give you permission to do what God has called you to do.

    There are lots of people in the Bible who didn't wait for someone else to give them the green light before they jumped in and did what God wanted them to. Here are the folks I talk about this week:

    David: didn't ask permission to fight Goliath. He just did itJesus: didn't ask permission to preach, teach, heal, and forgive peopleJesus: didn't ask permission to say everything he wanted in the Sermon on the MountThe Disciples: didn't get permission to speak in tongues on the day of PentecostPeter: didn't get permission to preach to the crowd on the day of PentecostPaul: did ask permission to speak to an angry crowd, but didn't ask permission  for what to sayThere are a few exceptions - listen to this episode to find out what they are

    The bottom line is:when God calls you to do or say something, you don't need anyone's permission or approval.

    Previous episode mentioned:
    Episode 19: How to Discover Your Spiritual Purpose in Life 

    Show notes:
    For a full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/232

    Support the show

    _________________________
    James Early,the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

    Reach out todayif you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donationto support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching callto see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you ContactJames here

    Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • 231 - 231 – How Does God Get Your Attention?

    231 – Do you notice when God is trying to get your attention?

    God talks to us in lots of ways. But how often do we notice?

    Take a minute to thinkof all the ways God tries to get your attention. 

    Sometimes it might be because you're doing something you shouldn't. Sometimes it's because you're not doing something you should.

    And sometimes it's because your doing exactly what God wants you to do and He's confirming that you're right where you need to be.

    In this week's episode,I talk about how God got the attention of several Bible characters. And it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. And how God used others to get their attention

    Moses and the burning bush, but more importantly it's how God talked to himJonah: God had to get his attention lots of times (does that ever happen to you?)The Israelites often didn't pay attention to how God tried to get their attention  through the prophets. Guess what happened to them!John the Baptist got people's attention and pointed to JesusJesus really got people's attention and pointed them back to God, not just because of all the people he healed, but especially because of the crucifixion and resurrection

    How does all this apply to you and me?

    God is always trying to get your attention. Why? Because He loves you and He wants the very best for you.

    Please take some time to look back on your life and ponder all the ways God has spoken to you, protected you, directed you, rebuked you, provided for you, healed you.

    Every time these things happen,even if you don’t realize God is there doing it, God is calling out to you, saying, “I see you. Do you see Me? Look for Me everywhere in your life. Trust Me. Love Me. Lean on Me. Ask Me for what you need. I am here for you. Pay attention to Me and all the love I have for you."

    How is God getting your attention today? Then... what will you do next?

    Show notes:
    Full transcript of Episode 231 and Bible verses 

    Support the show

    _________________________
    James Early,the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

    Reach out todayif you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donationto support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching callto see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you ContactJames here

    Tue, 12 Mar 2024
  • 230 - 230 – Why Do You Try to Lead When You're Dancing with God?

    230 – Has God ever asked you to dance with Him?

    What does that even mean?

    When God asks you to dance,it's a metaphor for God asking you to participate in life and follow where He leads.

    Have you ever danced with someone who didn't know how to lead, or follow, depending on which role you were in? It can be confusing, awkward, and sometimes get pretty messy.

    Things can get pretty confusing and messy when God asks us to dance with Him and we don't follow His lead, especially if we try to lead.

    That's what this episode is all about. When God asks you to dance with him, do you

    Accept and follow every leadAccept and follow Him sometimesAccept and try to lead HimDecline the invitation to dance

    In this Dance we call Life, I encourage you to accept the invitation to be God’s dance partner.

    Let Him lead you to the dance floor, and embrace you. Look into His eyes and see His love for you. Follow His lead.

    Pay attention to and learn the language of the many ways He directs you and shows you what steps to take. You don’t have to have everything figured out all the time.

    You can trust God to lead you every time He asks you to dance.

    Show notes:
    For full transcript and Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/230.

    Support the show

    _________________________
    James Early,the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

    Reach out todayif you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donationto support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching callto see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you ContactJames here

    Tue, 05 Mar 2024
  • 229 - 229 – The Blood of Jesus, by Itself, Is not what Saves You

    229 – How often do you hear: "The blood of Jesus saves you from your sins," or something to that effect?

    The more I have pondered and prayed about all the Bible has to say about God's forgiveness of sins, Jesus's crucifixion, and more specifically, the blood of Jesus, I've come to the conclusion that there's more to forgiveness than just the fact that Jesus's blood was shed.

    Spoiler Alert:
    This may sound a little controversial at first, but when you listen to this episode, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

    What really got me to thinking is something Paul says in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 15, about the crucifixion, the resurrection, forgiveness of sins, and our faith.

    Too many Christianspass over this crucial passage of Scripture and miss the bigger picture of what Paul is saying about salvation and forgiveness.

    That's what this episode is all about, 

    Getting a bigger picture of how and why our sins are forgivenThe blood of Jesus and why it's not just about the literal blood that flowed through his veins 2,000 years agoThe deeper spiritual meaning of what the blood of Jesus representsWhy the crucifixion of Jesus, along with his blood, are not enough to free us from sin

    Let me know your thoughts on this topic. I'd love to hear your thoughts, even if you disagree.

    Show notes:
    For a full transcript and Bible quotes: go to Episode 229

    Support the show

    _________________________
    James Early,the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

    Reach out todayif you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donationto support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching callto see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you ContactJames here

    Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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