In this episode of Tidbits from Church History we consider Polycarp’s Martyrdom and find in the account of his faithfulness unto death real encouragement. Though we may not know the persecution that those in the first centuries experienced, we

18 Proverbs 3:31-35 – Justice for the Wicked

Jul 28th, 2016 6m 2s

Proverbs 3:31-35 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence. The LORD’s curse is on the … ContinuedThe post 18 Proverbs 3:31-35 –

05 The Attributes of God – God’s Supremacy

Jul 28th, 2016 5m 43s

In this episode we consider God’s supremacy. Meditating on this attribute of God helps us to view God more accurately and see Him as altogether glorious, necessary, and desirable. God is the greatest being that ever was or ever will … Continued

17 Proverbs 3:27-30 – Do Not Withhild Good

Jul 27th, 2016 6m 47s

Proverbs 3:27-30 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it … ContinuedThe post 17 Proverbs 3:27-30 – Do Not

05 Tidbits from Church History – Athanasius Contra Mundum

Jul 26th, 2016 6m 6s

In this episode of Tidbits from Church History we take a glimpse into the life of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria. It was after the Council of Nicea that the opposition against the Biblical doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ … ContinuedThe

04 The Attributes of God – God’s Foreknowledge

Jul 23rd, 2016 6m 3s

In this fourth episode in our series on the attributes of God we take a cursory look at God’s foreknowledge. I say cursory because you really can’t cover all that much in 6 minutes! Nevertheless, I wanted to give a … ContinuedThe post 04 The A

16 Proverbs 3:21-26 – Peace with God

Jul 23rd, 2016 8m 26s

Proverbs 3:21-26 My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not … ContinuedThe post 16 Prove

15 Proverbs 3:13-20 – The Wealth of Wisdom

Jul 21st, 2016 4m 58s

Proverbs 3:13-20 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing … ContinuedThe post

03 The Attributes of God – God’s Knowledge

Jul 21st, 2016 6m

In this episode we take a brief look at God’s knowledge. According to Scripture, God’s knowledge is exhaustive. There is not anything our God doesn’t know. Positively, we would say our God knows all things. According to Isaiah, God knows … Cont

04 Tidbits from Church History – King Herod’s Death

Jul 20th, 2016 7m 11s

In this episode of Tidbits from Church History we look the Biblical account of the death of King Herod I. This is found in Acts 12, the same chapter in which James is martyred and Peter is imprisoned and then … ContinuedThe post 04 Tidbits fro

14 Proverbs 3:11-12 – The Discipline of the Lord

Jul 19th, 2016 7m 50s

Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. These two verses in Proverbs 3 teach … ContinuedThe post 14 Proverbs 3:

03 Tidbits from Church History – Augustine’s Conversion

Jul 19th, 2016 6m 32s

In this episode of Tidbits from Church History we take a look at the autobiographical account of Augustine’s conversion. I read a small portion of Augustine’s Confessions where in Book 8 he vividly describes the moment when God rescued him … Co

02 Tidbits from Church History – Calvin’s Grave

Jul 16th, 2016 4m 41s

In this episode of Tidbits from Church History we consider John Calvin’s death, particularly his grave. From this account of John Calvin’s life we get a glimpse into the man’s humility, a humility worth imitating. Here was a reformer, one … Con

02 The Attributes of God – God’s Decree

Jul 16th, 2016 5m 51s

In this episode in our study of the attributes of God we take a look at God’s decree. I take a brief moment to point out that God’s decree is eternal, unchanging, absolute, and full of wisdom. It also illustrates the … ContinuedThe post 02 The

13 Proverbs 3:8-10 – The Blessed Christian

Jul 16th, 2016 6m 6s

Proverbs 3:8-10 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will … ContinuedThe post 13

01 The Attributes of God – God Alone

Jul 14th, 2016 4m 55s

In this first episode in our study of the attributes of God we take a look at the solitude of God, the picture of God from eternity past as God alone. Truly, there is no one like our God, the … ContinuedThe post 01 The Attributes of God – God

01 Tidbits from Church History – Calvin’s Exile

Jul 14th, 2016 5m 24s

In this episode of Tidbits from Church History, Lee Dodd discusses this difficult period of Calvin’s life in the earliest years of his labor and ministry in Geneva, Switzerland. There is much we can glean through considering Calvin’s exile toda

12 Proverbs 3:5-7 – Trust in the Lord

Jul 13th, 2016 5m 55s

Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the … ContinuedThe post 12 Proverbs 3:5

11 Proverbs 3:1-4 – Treasuring Wisdom in Your Heart

Jul 8th, 2016 5m 40s

Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind … ContinuedThe post 11 Pr

10 Proverbs 2:20-22 – No Middle Ground

Jul 7th, 2016 6m 41s

Proverbs 2:20-22 So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will inhabit the land, and those with integrity will remain in it, but the wicked will be … ContinuedThe post 10 Proverbs 2:20-22

09 Proverbs 2:16-19 – Protection from Sexual Sin

Jul 5th, 2016 6m 55s

Proverbs 2:16-19 So you will be delivered from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words, who forsakes the companion of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God; for her house sinks down to death, and … ContinuedThe p

08 Proverbs 2:9-15 – Wisdom Guards and Preserves

Jul 4th, 2016 5m 58s

Proverbs 2:9-15 Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you, del

07 Proverbs 2:1-8 – Wisdom’s Tremendous Value

Jul 1st, 2016 5m 45s

Proverbs 2:1-8 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for … ContinuedThe po

06 Proverbs 1:24-33 – Willful Rejection of Truth

Jul 1st, 2016 6m 52s

Proverbs 1:24-33 “Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded, because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof, I also will laugh at … ContinuedThe post 06 Proverb

05 Proverbs 1:20-23 – Wisdom’s Generous Offer

Jun 30th, 2016 6m 24s

Proverbs 1:20-23 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: “How long, O simple ones, will … ContinuedThe post 05 Proverb