
gwot.rocks - God, the World, and Other Things!
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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 âYear of Jubileeâ (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 chaptersâŠâThe 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 Lordâs favor, and the day of our Godâs 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.â (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, âToday this scripture is fulfilled in your hearingâ (Luke 4:21).
On that first day of His public ministry, Jesus proclaims that He is the fulfillment of Isaiahâs 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 peopleâs 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. Jesusâ 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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United States
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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 âYear of Jubileeâ (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 chaptersâŠâThe 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 Lordâs favor, and the day of our Godâs 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.â (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, âToday this scripture is fulfilled in your hearingâ (Luke 4:21). On that first day of His public ministry, Jesus proclaims that He is the fulfillment of Isaiahâs 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 peopleâs 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. Jesusâ 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Contact:
817-360-5657
Website:
http://www.gwot.rocks/
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide
Duration:00:07:28
The Grace of Silence
Duration:00:07:08
The Contrarian Soul & The Grace That Stabilizes It.
Duration:00:08:56
God Ain't Got No Grandkids!
Duration:00:19:51
Addendum: Sticky Truths That Set You Free
Duration:00:07:02
Part Three: Walking in Witnessed Presence
Duration:00:04:06
Idol King Podcast Trilogy: Part Two-Meeting Brokenness Where It Is
Duration:00:05:44
Idol King Podcast Trilogy: Part One/Idol King
Duration:00:07:31
Have a Great Day! đ
Duration:00:07:27
Breaking Through the Roof: Unleashing Bold Faith in the Digital Age
Duration:00:16:20
Christâs Unmatched Power and Compassion
Duration:00:14:05
The War In Your Head.
Duration:00:12:20
Walking in Godâs Radiance
Duration:00:05:03
Trusting in God's Strength Alone
Duration:00:07:22
Procrastination Elimination
Duration:00:19:11
Pray for Billy Strings
Duration:00:16:50
Biblical Consecration
Duration:00:06:01
SPEAK UP!
Duration:00:14:54
Proclaiming Godâs Word
Duration:00:11:10
Mocking the Hedge: Why We Laugh at What Should Scare Us
Duration:00:09:47