Podcasts from Grace Baptist Mission - missional interviews, GBM radio programmes, and ministry from our events.
John Benton (Pastors' Academy) surveys the Salvation Plan in the books of Exodus = God’s redemption of Israel | Leviticus = protocol for relationship between God and his people | Numbers = journey through the desert |Deuteronomy = God’s instructions as Israel enters the Promised Land
In the next episode of the Salvation Plan, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) tells us how the God's purposes move forward during the period of the Patriarchs. He says:
"To this man, Abram, God makes the most fantastic promise (an unconditional covenant) which becomes one of the major keys for understanding the whole of Scripture and God’s salvation plan."
"Choosing Jacob shows that God’s grace is not a reward for being good. Salvation is by grace not merits."
In the second episode of the Salvation Plan, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) gives an overview of the spread of sin and its consequences for creation based on Genesis 3 to 11.
Yet, there is the promise of grace and a Saviour!
And there's more from Malcolm Ryan on the purpose of creation.
BRAND NEW SERIES !!
The Bible’s story is the history of the world, but with a particular focus - God’s salvation plan. In this episode John Benton (The Pastors’ Academy) looks at the creation of the world and mankind in Genesis 1 and 2.
In A Pastor Talks, Malcolm Ryan reflects on mankind's created purpose.
Last in the Serving Today series from the archives on Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall urges church leaders to “be sensitive … [with those who] are traumatised by their ordeals … don’t push them too hard … the first thing to do is to listen to them”
His advice is to preach Christ and the love of God; use biblical illustrations; love and encourage God’s people; praying that they will trust and submit to God’s will and hope in the coming glory.
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall says that to care pastorally for those in distress involves praying, visiting, reminding people of Bible truths, and practical aid as you are able to give it.
“Be willing to listen to them, allow them time to reach their own conclusions as they are dealing with their troubles.”
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Doing good to all is a principle that applies to every believer when it comes to helping others affected by disaster. Pastors and elders have the specific task of bringing God’s word but this doesn’t mean having no involvement in practical matters, far from it, says Dr John Hall.
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
To help those affected by disaster, church leaders need to learn the Scriptures, seek wisdom, serve, be prepared learn from their own troubles and love those they seek to help. Also, having an awareness other helps and pitfalls within your own culture. Then, seek the Holy Spirit’s help and power to truly be like Christ in the way they help others.
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
To be prepared for disasters pastors and church leaders need to have a good knowledge of the Bible, seek wisdom to apply it and be prepared to experience trials and suffering themselves. Dr John Hall says that these are the best and only way to be of real help to those in need.
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall looks at the greatest biblical example of suffering – the Lord Jesus Christ. As fully God and fully man, Jesus experienced distress like no other. He can therefore identify fully and cares deeply about the suffering of his people.
A pastor talks to his people from the Bible about different issues that many of them face. Here, Malcolm Ryan encourage us to Allow God to Care.
