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
- 560
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 41: The Lost Episode
Thanks to a dear life long friend, Kenny is made aware that episode 41 was missing! So here it is - The Case of the Flying Pot Roast!
You could learn a lot from a slab of flying roast beef!!!
Jesus-Pl…
An Attitude of Gratitude!
In this episode Kenny shares how a health issue left an indelible mark on his life of an attitude of gratitude.
https://read.csbible.com/?book=psalms&chapter=46
Jesus-Plan of Salvation (a YouTube anima…
Your Sin Will Find You Out!
The vivid memory fifty three years later of the violent consequences of hidden sin. Learning the valuable lesson of accepting responsibility for our imperfections and sin.
https://www.gotquestions.org…
The Heart IS the Matter!
The truth of the Gospel is REAL and it has REAL POWER to transform the life of the one who believes! You will gain renewed strength to be a bold witness for Jesus Christ TODAY. The world so desperate…
Episode 3 Is Happening Now!
Episode 3 is happening now! God is showing up! As bleak as things may look, don't be dismayed. We can have confidence in the salvation of God Almighty! He is faithful!
Jesus-Plan of Salvation (a YouTu…
It Is The Shoes!
Todays podcast takes a little twist. It was recorded "live remote" on my IPhone, while out on the exercise trail! The items covered are more helpful exercise tips toward better health, and encouragem…
One Big Point Left Out of Episode 37
One additional point that highlights how important this subject matter is!
Walking in Darkness: Trusting When You Cannot See
by Winkie Pratney 3/20/2012
For pamphlet click HERE
Walking In Darkness
St. John of the Cross called it "the dark night of the soul." A.W. Tozer called it "the ministry of the night." Charles Spurgeon preached about "the child of light walking in darkness." Everyone who …
All You Need Is Love!
The social mayhem today is symptomatic of a much larger issue: THE ABANDONMENT OF LOVE. Our podcast today focuses on one of the most important passages of scripture in the Christian Bible, that is fo…
Brain Dead?
God is still in the business of answering our prayers, no matter how small or big the prayer request is!
Jesus-Plan of Salvation (a YouTube animated short). https://youtu.be/e-71IaDiUkY
JESUS Film
This…
Dead Men Walking
Two young men, two attempted murders, one message of salvation, two different outcomes...
Jesus-Plan of Salvation (a YouTube animated short). https://youtu.be/e-71IaDiUkY
JESUS Film
This full-length …
View the World from God's Front Porch!
In this episode we glean some powerful truths that will impart peace to our souls:
- Proclaim by faith that God is just and always does what is right, both to the righteous and the wicked.
- Abandon the si…
Yes!!! The Stereo!
In this episode we get back to the eclectic roots of gwot.rocks and think about "The Stereo!", and encouragement to reflect on your past for fuel for your future!
A look at the GE Wildcat Stereo:
The Pursuit of Good Health!
All of us want to be healthy, yet in our pursuit of good health, we encounter life challenges that work to derail us. In this episode, Kenny points out three powerful tips that will help you on your …
Other Things
This is a vignette of Ida May Moon, a West Texas Rancher that allowed me into her world, there on her two thousand acre homesteaded ranch. She was the embodiment of Texas hospitality! I am thankful f…
I Hate Racism
Violence continues to rage in the streets of major cities across our country like Portland, Oregon, where the impotent elected leaders sit by by pleading for the violence to stop-sitting on their han…
Return to Your First Love
Drawing inspiration from a past devotion and the writings of C.S.Lewis Kenny gives a warning to guard from becoming detached from yourself in these hard times to insure you do not detach from God. Sa…
Under the Pines Part 2
In this episode Kenny talks about his little construction project to build a dedicated place for prayer out behind his storage shed, under the seven pines! Something so simple can have a great impact…
Tightrope
Tightrope: Before You Upload That Podcast...
Wow! Just moments before I was to upload the next podcast, I had a major check in my Spirit...so I backed away from the upload button and I sure am glad I …
To Whom It May Concern
Today's episode is about a forgotten note with a special twist that reveals a latent truth.
Grab a chair, put on your listening ears, and hang on for some hard hitting truth that will challenge you a…