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
Other Things with Jeromy Deibler
NEW SUB-SERIES! We (my wife Susan and I) were honored to have Jeromy Deibler visit with us in our 7 Pines Studio. Jeromy is the founder , lead singer, songwriter, producer, of the Christian band FFH …
A Spirit of Gratitude
It's easy to let the course of events in a single day weigh down. Thanksgiving Day is an annual reminder that in spite of our personal estates, our spirits should rise up in unison with an expression…
Embracing the Unexpected.
The teeter-totter, that simple playground equipment from your childhood serves as a great metaphor for the call of God in your life. The call of God is the pivot point, the fulcrum upon which the tee…
The Cross of Christ at the Crossroads of LIFE!
This Thanksgiving season, my gratitude is especially stirred by the incredible gift of the Cross of Christ. My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is that you will let the Cross be your anchor, your gui…
Are You Devoted to God or Just Your Convictions?
With the best of intentions and the most sincere devotion you can muster you may find yourself in a displeasing state with God. The Pharisees were sincere, but sincerely wrong., How does that happen?…
Are You a Divine Influencer?
Now is the time for every Christian to live the live of spiritual power and be a divine influencer for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God has opened a door of opportunity to have great impact on o…
Advancing the Peace of Christ on Veterans Day.
What a privilege to honor those who are VETERANS, who demonstrate in clear and tangible ways the way God expects EVERY Christian to represent Christ's PEACE to the world. This episode is a practical…
No Tears in Heaven?
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This is another EEN (see explanation below) focused on a unique metaphor God uses to let us know that HE is intimately aware of every tear of grief, sadness, and sorrow that falls from…
Will Heaven Feel Like Home?
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Wow, I don't know about you, but the increasing violence and war in the world sure have me thinking a LOT about Heaven, our eternal home for people who kn…
Fond Memories of Fall! Originally Aired October 12th, 2020
This podcast is one of my fondest childhood memories- I think about it often. The fall season of holidays is upon us! Don't let the craziness of these present days steal the joy that comes from gathe…
10 Ways God Speaks Through His Creation!
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This episode is #470, not #468. I recorded another episode before I was able to pull this one off my iPhone. We NEED to spend more time outside in God's c…
Have You Learned the Braniff Lesson?
The Braniff collapse vividly illustrates the precariousness of trusting in earthly structures such as companies and jobs for security. Freedom and peace come when you realize your worth and provision…
What Bible Did Isaac Have?
The more hectic and chaotic your life becomes, the more you need to slow down and smell the roses. Seriously...when you cut off daily interaction in God's creation, you life perspective becomes muted…
What is the Biggest Obstacle to Prayer?
True prayer is an inventory of wants, a catalog of necessities, and a revelation of HIDDEN POVERTY. Although prayer appeals to and seeks the divine abundance found through Christ Jesus in Heaven, it…
The Sound of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel's hit song "The Sound of Silence" explores the themes of isolation, societal disconnect, and the failure of communication. But, in the spiritual realm of communication with the Lor…
Which God Are You Praying To? Part 2.
More insight on praying in Jesus' name. Key verses to know: John 14:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 3:17.
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A New You!
The PEACE OF CHRIST floods over you as you live in a way that confirms your calling and election. As you live out the NEW YOU, Christ's power transforms you to reflect the character of Christ in you…
Where will you be 100 years from now?
In the midst of seemingly relentless catastrophes, wars, and social unrest, you really need to answer the question- where will you be 100 years from now? You may not realize it at this moment, but yo…
Which God are You Praying To? Part 1.
...not being legalistic...just stating facts about the orthodox practice of praying in Jesus' name. Stay to the end and the final question brings it all together.
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Peace Man!
This is part two of the last episode. I didn't set out to write a second part, but this episode explains how it came about. This episode was written on my reflections on Oswald Chambers' devotion for…