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The Problem
Too many Christians are defeated by:
- the uncleanness of materialism
- the pollution of sexual temptation
- a general lack of holiness & fire for the things of the Lord
It's normal to feel unclean in the presence of God. But once we're cleansed, we should be ready for service (Isa 6:1-9; 2 Tim 2:19-22). Yet at times we all come short in the area of discipleship.
With this in mind, the goal of this series accords with Paul's intention in writing to Timothy (1 Tim 1:5-7). We all need three precious things -- without which we may shipwreck our faith (1 Tim 1:18-19).
- a pure heart
- a good conscience
- a sincere faith
Seekers are attracted to God when they see a truly sacrificial spiritual life (Rom 12:1-2; John 12:32). While none of us wants to shipwreck our faith, the disaster normally begins with (greater and greater) moral compromises.
The Plan
Get ready for an entire month of focus on
- Cleanliness in the OT (Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah)
- Cleanliness in the NT (James, Peter, John, Paul)
- Walking in the Light – a terribly misunderstood concept
- OT & NT lepers
- NT exorcisms
- OT & NT reanimations
- Jesus’ (unique) resurrection
- Purity and Transformation in the history of Christianity
Hence the full title of the 31-podcast series:
CLEAN IN '17 – Purity, Cleansing, Leprosy, Exorcism, & Reanimation.
Join us in this life-changing series, starting 1 January!
The first 4 or 5 podcasts are open to all. After that, you will need to log in with your membership. (60% of each year's podcasts are posted in a single month -- January.)
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S C H E D U L E
Purity
1 – Purity & Cleansing in the Psalms
2 – Purity & Cleansing in the Proverbs
3 – Purity & Cleansing in James, Peter, & John
4 – Purity & Cleansing in Paul (and Jesus)
5 – Walking in the Light (seldom understood)
Leprosy series
6 – The Leprosy of Miriam
7 – The Leprosy of Naaman
8 – The Leprosy of Gehazi
9 – The Leprosy of Uzziah
10 – The Four Starving Lepers of Samaria
11 – The Ten Lepers of Luke 17
12 – The Leper of Mark 1
Exorcism series begins
13 – Mary Magdalene
14 – Gerasene Demoniac
15 – Mother & Daughter
16 – Father & Son
17 – The Synagogue Demoniac
18 – Slave Girl of Acts 16:16
19 – The House Swept Clean
Reanimation series
20 – Widow of Zarephath & Son
21 – Wealthy Shunammites' Child
22 – The Man Reanimated by Elisha's Bones
23 – The Old Testament Saints of Matthew 27
24 – The Widow of Nain & Son
25 – Jairus & Daughter
26 – Lazarus
27 – Tabitha (Dorcas)
28 – Eutychus
29 – Jesus
Why This is so Important
30 – Purity & Transformation in the History of Christianity
31 – Concluding challenges
