gwot.rocks - God, the World, and Other Things!
Welcome to gwot.rocks, a podcast about God, the World,and Other Things! We're all about advancing the peace of Christ in the midst of an agitated world. In a time where hate, tension, and stress seem to be at an all time high in our culture. Personal transformation the peace Jesus Christ brings can ultimately result in the restoration our decaying cities.THE CITY is the core of our human existence. As our key cities go, so goes our nation. In the first century A.D., synagogues were central to Jewish worship, teaching, and community life. In Luke 4, after His baptism and temptation, Jesus begins His public ministry by attending a synagogue on the Sabbath. Following custom, He stands to read and is handed the scroll of Isaiah. The passage He reads proclaims that the "Spirit of the Lord" is upon the speaker, anointing Him to preach good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and freedom for the oppressed. This passage relates to the Jewish “Year of Jubilee” (Leviticus 25), a period every 50 years when debts were forgiven, slaves freed, and land returned, symbolizing liberation and restoration. The Isaiah passage is a messianic prophecy about God's servant bringing spiritual and social renewal. It was expected that the visiting Rabbi would continue reading from the place marked in the scroll. The marker was at the 61st out of 66 chapters…“The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of our God’s vengeance; to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify him. They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former devastations; they will renew the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.” (Luke 4:1-4, CSB) After reading the passage, Jesus sits down, which in Jewish custom indicated He was about to teach. He then makes the profound statement, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21).
On that first day of His public ministry, Jesus proclaims that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy - that He is the Messiah who has come to bring the spiritual and social liberation promised in the passage. This is a bold and revolutionary claim, especially in His hometown. As the account unfolds, the people’s reaction turns from amazement to rage, leading them to attempt to throw Jesus off a cliff. However, Jesus miraculously walks through the crowd unharmed and leaves Nazareth. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and sets the tone for His mission: to bring spiritual, physical, and social liberation. Jesus’ reading and declaration align His mission with the messianic prophecy, emphasizing he is not just a teacher or prophet but is the long-awaited Messiah who inaugurates God's kingdom of the ultimate spiritual Jubilee - spiritual liberation and the arrival of God's kingdom, bringing freedom, healing, and renewal to all people. The Jubilee of Jesus Christ for individuals AND society as a whole is available to all today! As you can tell from the title and the podcast genesis, the topics covered in the future will be an eclectic and engaging look at stories and topics that inspire you and advance the peace of Christ in your life. and in the lives around you!
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 559
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Vain Repetition vs. Persistence in Prayer
Is it possible to pray often… and still miss the heart of prayer? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' teachings on vain repetition versus persistent prayer. With two biblical examples of each, we explo…
The Danger of Refusing to Go On Knowing
📖 Episode Summary:
“It is a dangerous thing to refuse to go on knowing.”
These words from Oswald Chambers aren’t just poetic—they’re prophetic. In this piercing episode, we unpack the sobering truth t…
Unshakable Things
The announced episode number is incorrect. Episode 537 was injected into the podcast in light of the immediacy of the situation. The following is a rework of the Charles Spurgeon Evening Devotion for…
God Has This Thing
Well, here we are once again, at the doorway to the end of days...or so it seems. I recorded this podcast on Friday, June, 20, 2025. I recorded it on my IPhone immediately after receiving a special t…
The Bar in the Room-Calling the Church Back to Sobriety
Titus 2:11-12 -"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the p…
Episode 2: The Bar in the Room: When Influence Becomes Indulgence
Welcome back to part two of our series. In just the last few days of this writing, a major exposé dropped—documented by dozens of interviews—revealing deep moral compromise tied directly to sexual pr…
Episode 1: The Bar in the Room: What’s Being Served in the Name of Jesus?
Welcome to this first episode in our 3-part series, “The Bar in the Room.” In this series, we’re not here to make alcohol the chief of sins. We’re here to hold a light up to a pattern that’s spreadin…
Benighted in the Wilderness
Charles Spurgeon wrote a profound statement in his evening devotion for May 7th: "We would not wish to enter heaven till our work is done, and it may be that we are yet ordained to minister light to …
When Faith Become Presumption
This episode focuses on a serious but often overlooked spiritual danger: when faith slowly turns into presumption.
At first glance, they look alike. Faith believes God can move mountains. Faith trust…
Mea Culpa
Today’s episode centers around a weighty, almost sacred phrase: “Mea culpa.” It’s Latin, it’s ancient, and yet, it’s as relevant as ever — especially in a world allergic to accountability.
Our story t…
Universalism Part Two
In episode 529 we uncovered the history and heresy of universalism. In this episode, we let the Bible speak. What does God actually say about Heaven, Hell, and eternity? We will expose universalism b…
Universalism
In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the veil on a doctrine that may sound loving, but leads to destruction: universalism. We will define and trace the origins of universalism, expose its ancient h…
Be Strong and Very Courageous
In this episode Kenny keeps it real, talking bout the stresses of this world against Gods word to each of us to be strong and courageous.
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Yahweh-What’s Missing in This Worship?
🎙️ A popular worship song praises “Yahweh” without naming Jesus—but does that honor the God who fully revealed Himself in Christ? In this episode, we examine the theological concern and return to the…
The Mindset Behind Buying Heaven
Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes commentary and theological reflection on cultural media, specifically the song 'Stairway to Heaven.' References to titles, lyrics, and copyright entities are…
You Can’t Buy What’s Already Been Paid For!
You ever hear that line from *Stairway to Heaven"...*She’s buying a stairway to heaven.”? Well, I looked up who owns the song—and found the rights are held by a company called *Succubus Music*, direc…
A Supper of the Soul
What if the ache for deep friendship is really a hunger for something more? In this “Empowering Encouragement Now” based on Charles Spurgeon April 25th evening devotion, we reflect on a stunning meta…
The Man Behind the Prayer: The Untold Story of E.M. Bounds
The Man Behind the Prayer: E.M. Bounds’ Legacy
In this episode of gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things, we spotlight Edward McKendree Bounds—attorney, Confederate chaplain, and prayer warrior…
Beyond the Numbers… The Heart of Discipleship
My friend, when you take your eyes off of yourself, and place them on Jesus and the people He loves, and give up you fear of failure on being successful in leading people to a transformed life in sal…
Bind Me Here, My God
When God surprises you with unexpected blessings, you should not merely enjoy them—you should crown Him afresh with your praise. Spurgeon called these “crowning mercies.” If He has crowned you, shoul…